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2019-05-20 Update with County ManagerUpdate with County Manager May 20, 2019 11:07 a.m. Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik Martin, Budget Services Manager Becky Butler Guests: Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Alex Brown Recorder: Rieva Lester Budget Becky Butler clarified Josh Metcalf’s statements about Secure Rural Schools funding, noting that it wasn’t new funding, rather it reflected money that had been held back. NACO WIR report Erik Martin and Commissioner Stamper discussed the previous week’s NACO conference. Erik noted that the Law and Justice Council has been extended to include citizens. Commissioner Stamper said speakers’ topics included lodging taxes and timber sales. He said wildfires also were discussed briefly. Salary Commission Erik said he has met with Larry Grove and his staff about conducting the lot draw. He noted there still is work to be done on the policy related to the Salary Commission. Becky Butler suggested passing the policy at the same time as the members are appointed. Erik said BOCC staff or HR likely would then work on the letters. The commissioners agreed to have Rieva Lester begin the application process. Toledo Senior Center Commissioner Jackson said he feels the Toledo Senior Board should go through the Lewis County Seniors Board regarding building repairs. The commissioners said they would work with the Toledo Senior Board directly instead of the Lewis County Seniors Board. The commissioners said they would discuss the topic with the PA’s Office on May 21 before determining how to proceed. 911 regionalization options Erik said the talking points for the evening’s Fire Commissioners Meeting would be the same as those from the Mayors’ Meeting. The commissioners asked Erik to give the opening statements and said they also would be available to discuss it. Erik said he also will discuss the infrastructure study during the meeting. Community Development Erik said a gentleman named Todd Shipp sent his compliments regarding help he received with a boundary line adjustment (BLA 19-0003) on which he was working. 911 / DEM Erik said 911’s restructuring has taken place and that the 911 new hire started earlier in the day. HR Erik said he and Steve Walton have approved paying Daleyn Coleman out of class pay for the work she is doing. Becky Butler left at 11:37 a.m. Erik said the HR move to the old WSU site is No. 12 on Facilities’ list and likely will take place later in the summer. He noted that the Guardian Ad Litem program is moving to the Star Complex. Public Health and Social Services / Code Enforcement Erik said John Abplanalp has accepted the county’s job offer. Erik discussed Danette York’s upcoming departure and said he has met with Danette – and will meet her with staff – regarding how to fill the Director of Public Health and Social Services vacancy. Public Works Erik discussed the Solid Waste drop box property in Onalaska. He said he doesn’t see a reason to offload the property. Announcements Commissioner Fund said NACo has launched its “Test It” mobile app to test Internet connection strengths. The commissioners discussed their calendars, including upcoming fairs and parades. Meeting ended at 11:58 a.m.