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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministration Committee 05-08-95In AMENDED ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Robert Boche, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Bill Oemichen1 Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Administration Committee DATE: May 8, 1995 TIME: 7:30 A.M. Legislative Breakfast LOCATION: Hudson House Inn CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Rules and By -Laws 2. Statewide Legislative Issues 3. Wood County Resolutions 4. Board of Adjustment Issues 5. County Board Size NEW BUSINESS: 1. Non -Metallic Mining Resolution - Natural Resources Rule #135 2. DIHLR Rules 80-91: Private Septic Systems ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Bill Oemichen DATE: 04/27/95 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS JOHN KRIZEK, BOB BOCHE, GREG TIMMERMAN, LORIN SATHER *ADDITIONS/CHANGES/CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Legislative Meeting May 8, 1995 Meeting called to order at 7:33 A.M. at the Hudson House by Chairman Bill Oemichen. Members Present: Karen Bailey, Jack Breault, Art Jacobson, Lee Kellaher and Bill Oemichen. Others Present: Senator Alice Clausing's Aid Shirley Fredrickson, Representatives Sheila Harsdorf and Al Baldus, Administrative Coordinator John Krizek, Health and Human Services Director John Borup, Planning Director Dave Fodroczi, Fair Board Representative Kay Zwald, Supervisors John Bradley and Ron Raymond, New Richmond News Don Stoner. Adoption of Agenda: Motion by Jacobson, 2nd by Breault to adopt the agenda. Carried. Adoption of Minutes: Motion to adopt April 10, 1995 minutes as amended by Breault, 2nd by Kellaher. Carried. Next Meeting Date: Monday, June 12, 1995 8:00 A.M. at the Government Center. Legislative Discussions: The Resolution Fines and Forfeitures which was approved Board of Supervisors at the April 18, 1995 the Legislators to review. Chair Oemichen County would benefit from the adoption of regarding Unpaid Fees, by the St. Croix County SE was presented to explained how St. Croix this resolution. Rep. Baldus stated that the budget is the main priority right now. Rep. Harsdort said that long term care is being updated, spousal impoverishment is being modified. She also commented on the County Fair issue, stating that counties should not count on the state for income. Most Wisconsin counties did not increase their premiums, they are depending on the the state for funding as stated by Kay Zwald. Supr. Bradley commended Rep. Baldus on the presentation of a bill to phase out gambling by the year 2002 in Wisconsin. Rep. Baldus would like to see para-mutual betting, the lottery and casinos eliminated. Rep. Harsdorf feels there should be some way to help the failing dog tracks if casinos are not going to be allowed in the state. We would stand to lose a lot of tax monies from the dog tracks. A majority of those present felt the dog tracks are like any other business. They should have to look out for their own welfare and survival. Shirley Fredrickson, representing Senator Clausing said that they are working on getting the State Disabilities Act in compliance with the Federal Act. The nineteen year old drinking bill will not be looked at in May as was originally stated. There is too much working against it. Rep. Harsdorf feels there is a need for a uniform drinking age through out the Nation. Supr. Bradley feels Assembly Bill 200 regarding Right to Work should be looked at more closely. The Representatives feel land should be assessed on its actual use, not where it is located. They feel this will pass. There was some discussion on the Resolution regarding ILHR Sanitary Codes. St. Croix County is in opposition and would like the Legislators to let Madison know where we stand on this subject . There is concern increased use of holding tanks could cause groundwater contamination and exposure to raw sewage which would be harmful to public health. The Nonmetallic regulations resolution was also discussed. St. Croix County is in opposition to this resolution and would like the State to reconsider. The County is concerned with the financial burden placed on local governments and the lack of maintenance to highways because of added costs. The State has established a new committee to rid the state of unecessary mandates - Mandate Review Committee. Legislative Breakfast adjourned at 9:20 A.M. Regular meeting called to order at 9*30 A.M by Chair Oemichen, New Business: Motion by Jacobson, 2nd by Bailey to present the Resolution Opposi Rng ILHR Sanitary Codes to the County Board for approval. Carried. Board of Adjustment Issues: Administrative Coordinator Krizek shared some of the results of his survey from other counties as to their Board of Adjustment makeup. The committee prefers the 5 member board. Further imput from Corporation Counsel Timmerman is needed before any decisions can be made. Committee was questioning why is it necessary to get full County Board approval for Zoning Ordinances? Why not have the Board of Adjustments Committee decide? A recommendation will be presented to County Board to get their input and suggestions on what can be done to improve this situation. Rules and By -Laws: The Administration Committee is going to have the main focus of the June 12, 1995 meeting as a reorganizational meeting. Members feel the committee structure needs some streamlining and restructuring. Staff and County Board Supervisors will be receiving memos asking for their input in regard to achieving this goal. Wood County Resolutions: Motion by Breault, 2nd by Kellaher to postpone action on these resolutions. Carried. Motion to adjourn at 10:02 A.M. Carried. 7 Re ectfu 1 submitted, Lee Kellaher, Secretary LK:ma by Bailey, 2nd by Jacobson.