18. Beth Timm of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin claims $84.80 for the cost to fix her wedding ring. The claimant states that on March 25, 1999, she was rearranging some furniture in her office and that her ring got caught on the furniture and was damaged. She does not have insurance coverage for this damage. The UW recommends denial of this claim. The claimant was apparently in the process of moving or rearranging office furniture herself. The UW does not believe this to be a situation involving negligence of a University employe, or that there is any equitable basis for payment. The claimant is not required to move furniture as part of her job description and apparently chose to do so herself. The Board concludes there has been an insufficient showing of negligence on the part of the state, its officers, agents or employes and this claim is not one for which the state is legally liable nor one which the state should assume and pay based on equitable principles.
19. Brian L. Dain of Weyauwega, Wisconsin claims $1,577.45 for attorney fees related to a case of mistaken identity that led to his false arrest in 1998. The claimant was pulled over by a state trooper for having a loud muffler. The trooper told the claimant that there was a warrant for his arrest for a burglary charge. The claimant states that the warrant listed a Brian Dane with a last known address in Texas. The day after he was arrested, the District Attorney's office asked for $5,000 cash bond. The judge listened to the claimant's statement that he had never lived in Texas and lowered the bond to $750. The claimant hired an attorney to defend him. Upon investigation, the claimant's attorney found that the Brian Dain wanted for the burglary was 5'10"-6' tall with dark hair. The claimant is only 5'4" tall and has blond hair. The claimant states that the Winnebago DA assigned to the case was unavailable for the first hearing and asked to have the case delayed. However, the claimant's attorney argued successfully that the arrest had been incorrect and that the claimant was not the Brian Dain listed on the warrant. The case was dismissed. The claimant lost a nights work and spent $1,577.45 to defend himself. He requests reimbursement for his attorney fees. The Winnebago District Attorney's Office does not believe it acted in any way inappropriately. The DA's office received a referral from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department and simply acted upon the information provided by the Sheriff's Department. The DA's office had no reason to question the information provided by the Sheriff's Department and as a result a warrant was issued for Brian L. Dain, DOB: 2-28-67. The Winnebago County DA's office does not believe the claimant has any claim against it. The Board concludes there has been an insufficient showing of negligence on the part of the state, its officers, agents or employes and this claim is not one for which the state is legally liable nor one which the state should assume and pay based on equitable principles.
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20. Alla Y. Likhterev of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin claims $1,151.06 for damage to her vehicle, which was parked in the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, where she is employed. On November 10, 1998, there were high winds, which knocked down several tree branches, including one that fell on the claimant's vehicle and damaged her car. The claimant has a $1000 insurance deductible. She requests $899.06 repair costs and $252.00 car rental costs for a total claim of $1151.06. While the DHFS has no dispute with the claimant's assertion that her car was damaged as stated in her claim, there appears to be no negligence on the part of the DHFS. The DHFS believes that this was clearly an act of nature that could not be avoided. The Board concludes there has been an insufficient showing of negligence on the part of the state, its officers, agents or employes and this claim is not one for which the state is legally liable nor one which the state should assume and pay based on equitable principles.
The Board concludes:
1. The claims of the following claimants should be denied:
Robert Stobb
Ronald J. Stanek
Rosendale Farm Equipment, Inc.
Gunnard Landers
Daniel P. Droessler
Dave Habeck
Roseann Rossing and Eric Mallon
David M. Rusch
Mark Sweet
Beth Timm
Brian L. Dain
Alla Y. Likhterev
2. Payment of the following amounts to the following claimants is justified under
Claimant Amount
Dean Rahn $2,929.50
David M. Stasik $5,000.00
Rodney and Nadine Figueroa $1,250.00
Randolph and Karen Sedlac $3,500.00
Stanley J. Meyer $4,000.00
Kevin J. Budden $99.72
Bernice Northam $977.46
Cory Prescott $255.00
Dated at Madison, Wisconsin this _16_th day of August, 1999.
Alan Lee Edward D. Main
Chair Secretary
Representative of Representative of
the Attorney General the Secretary of
Administration
Sheryl Albers Ladd Wiley
Assembly Finance Representative of
Committee the Governor
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
August 17, 1999
The Honorable, The Senate:
The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.
For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 1999 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us.
Beattie, Tom Association of Wisconsin School Administrators
Butera, Michael Wisconsin Education Association Council
Smith-Watkins, Genise American Plastics Council Inc
Also available from the Wisconsin Ethics Board are reports identifying the amount and value of time state agencies have spent to affect legislative action and reports of expenditures for lobbying activities filed by the organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
Roth Judd
Director
State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
August 20, 1999
The Honorable, The Senate:
Enclosed is the report required under Wisconsin Act 119, regarding the release of photos from the Department of Transportation driver record files to Wisconsin and adjacent state law enforcement agencies.
This report is provided annually and contains the agencies and the purpose for which copies of the photographs were provided.
If you have any questions regarding the release of photographs, please contact Jennifer L. Olson, Supervisor in the Records and Licensing Information Section, Bureau of Driver Services, Division of Motor Vehicles by telephone at (608) 264-7060, by fax at (608) 267-3636, or e-mail at
jennifer.olson@dot.state.wi.us.
Sincerely,
charles h. thompson
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aquaculture
July 1, 1999
The Honorable, The Legislature:
It is my pleasure to present to you the final report of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aquaculture. The Task Force and I take great pride in submitting a report we feel will benefit Wisconsin Aquaculture for the next decade.
The Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aquaculture was instructed to analyze, review and report on Wisconsin aquaculture and to suggest courses of action to assist and improve Wisconsin's aquaculture industry. The recommendations of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aquaculture come from a yearlong evaluation of past, current and future conditions necessary for the continued expansion of aquaculture in Wisconsin.
Aquaculture is an important part of agricultural diversity in Wisconsin and is expected to grow more than sixty percent in the next five years. Wisconsin does commit time and resources towards private aquaculture, but more needs to be done to expand production, marketing and new income sources. To accomplish this goal, the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aquaculture identified three issues critical to the survival of aquaculture in Wisconsin.
First, the Task Force strongly endorses "The Poff Report" and believes it is important to implement its recommendations to further benefit aquaculture. In June of 1997, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released "The Role of Private Fish Hatcheries in Wisconsin," better known as "The Poff Report". The report was compiled by interested parties, including private industry, government agencies and educational institutions, as guidance for private aquaculture in Wisconsin. The report identified the critical needs for Wisconsin Aquaculture's growth in the future; however, the recommendations have not been implemented.
Second, the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aquaculture realizes the growing need for continued and increased funding for applied research and development of aquaculture technologies. Wisconsin is fortunate to have many technologically advanced facilities operating at capacity, but to remain competitive for the next decade, the State must consider investing time and funding for aquaculture advancement.
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The third issue identified by the Task Force and deemed critical for the growth of aquaculture in Wisconsin is a statewide marketing strategy. Individually, many of Wisconsin's private producers currently have markets for their product, but no statewide identification of Wisconsin Aquaculture exists. The Task Force's view of the future includes the establishment of a marketing presence and an overall image for Wisconsin's aquaculture products, including the establishment of an effective brand name for itself.
As mentioned earlier, the Task Force identified many issues worthy of consideration, but agreed to prioritize the list to the top three concerns. The final section of the report, entitled "Other Important Recommendations," describes additional initiatives and ideas which would benefit private aquaculture.
The Task Force and I wish to thank you for this unique opportunity to explore the status of aquaculture in Wisconsin. Should you have any questions regarding this report, do not hesitate to contact me or Task Force members.
Sincerely,
Joseph E. Tregoning
Chair
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Senator Risser, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Thursday, August 26 at 10:00 A.M..
Adjourned.
10:01 A.M.
