PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Tuesday - February 14, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.

Meeting called to order by 1st Vice-Chair Jeff Holst at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board Room. A quorum was established with roll call by Corporation Counsel Brad Lawrence with 12 supervisors present; J. Ross arriving at 7:26 p.m., L. Peterson and T. Sitz excused, and B. Plunkett absent. Also attending were Administrative Coordinator Jo Ann Miller, Mindy Dale from Weld, Riley, Prenn and Ricci, Janet Zimmer from Cedar Corporation, Reporter Jason Schulte, numerous employees and members of the public. Motion by C. Simones / J. Kosin to adopt agenda as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by D. Rohl.

Public Comment on Issues Not Related to Agenda Items: A comment from an employee present was ruled out of order since it was related to an agenda item. No further public comments were presented.

RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION

Res. 11-31 Amend Personnel Policy to Update and Address Collective Bargaining Changes Resulting from Budget Repair Bill. Attorney Mindy Dale addressed this issue and provided background. First reading by Corporation Counsel B. Lawrence. Two comments were received from employees. M. Pittman inquired as to the vote on this coming from the Finance and Personnel Committee. Chair Holst indicated that the vote at Finance and Personnel was unanimous in recommending adoption of the proposed changes. No action taken.

Res. 11-32 Authorize Submission of the Application Relating to Pierce County's Participation in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant Housing Program. Janet Zimmer, on behalf of Cedar Corporation, administrator of the CDBG program, addressed this issue and provided background. First reading by Corporation Counsel B. Lawrence. Motion by C. Simones / M. Pittman to suspend the rules and take action on first reading; motion carried unanimously by show of hands vote. Motion by C. Simones / J. Kosin to approve as presented; motion carried unanimously.

Res. 11-33 Adopt a Citizen Participation Plan. Janet Zimmer addressed this issue and provided background. First reading by Corporation Counsel B. Lawrence. Motion by C. Peterson / C. Simones to suspend the rules and take action on first reading; motion carried unanimously by show of hands vote. Motion by M. Pittman / J. Kosin to approve as presented; motion carried unanimously.

J. Ross arrived at 7:26 p.m. but did not participate in discussion or vote on Res. 11-33.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION

Ord. 11-13 Amend Ch. 26 of the Pierce County Code Adopting Wisconsin Statutes, Section 106.50, as Amended, Relating to the Equal Rights of All Persons to Fair Housing, and Providing Means for the Implementation and Enforcement Thereof. Janet Zimmer addressed this issue and provided background. First reading by Corporation Counsel B. Lawrence. Motion by C. Simones / M. Pittman to suspend the rules and take action on a first reading; motion carried unanimously by show of hands vote. Motion by C. Simones / C. Peterson to approve as presented; motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE 11-13

Amend Chapter 26 of the Pierce County Code Adopting Wisconsin Statutes, Section 106.50, as Amended, Relating to the Equal Rights of All Persons to Fair Housing, and Providing Means for the Implementation and Enforcement Thereof

Pierce County Board Of Supervisors Does Hereby Ordain As Follows:

SECTION 1: That Chapter 26 of the Pierce County Code is here

by revised as follows:

§ 26-1 Policy.

It is the declared policy of the State of Wisconsin that all persons shall have an equal opportunity for housing regardless of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, lawful source of income, age or ancestry.

The County Board of Supervisors for Pierce County recognizes its responsibilities under Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and endorses the concepts of fair and open housing for all persons and prohibition of discrimination therein and hereby adopts Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and all subsequent amendments thereto.

§ 26-2 Duty to prevent or remove discrimination in housing.

It is the duty of Pierce County, as well as other political subdivisions, to assist in the orderly prevention or removal of all discrimination in housing through the powers granted under §§66.1011 and 66.0125, Wis. Stats., as amended. Pierce County will implement the procedures set forth in § 106.50(1) to (8), Wis. Stats., as amended, in order to carry out its duties set forth above.

The officials and employees of Pierce County shall assist in the orderly prevention and removal of all discrimination in housing within Pierce County by implementing the authority and enforcement procedures set forth in Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.

§ 26-3 Complaints.

The County Clerk shall maintain forms for complaints to be filed under § 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, (1) to (8), Wis. Stats., as amended, and shall assist in any person alleging a violation thereof in Pierce County to file a complaint thereunder with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division, for enforcement of § 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, (1) to (8), Wis. Stats., as amended.

SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall become effective upon its

adoption and publication as required by law.

Dated this 14th day of February, 2012.

RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND CONSIDERATION - none

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND CONSIDERATION - none

Future Agenda Items: At the next scheduled County Board Meeting on February 28th items including the following will be considered: Resolution 11-31 Amend Personnel Policy to Update and Address Collective Bargaining Changes Resulting from Budget Repair Bill.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. by motion of C. Simones / J. Kosin. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted by B. Lawrence, Corporation Counsel.

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