HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 05-18-10 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010 — 7:00 P.M.
St. Croix County Government Center —1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT
REVIEW OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
1. Minutes of Previous Session —April 20, 2010 and April 26, 2010
2. Date of Next Meeting —June 15, 2010 — 7: 00 p. m.
3. Rezonings - none
4. Mileage and Per Diem
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Board of Adjustment
David Peterson (citizen) 2011
Joe Hurtgen (supervisor) 2013
Sue E. Nelson (citizen) 2013
2. Health and Human Services (citizen members)
Leon Berenschot 2011
Deb Rasmussen, RN 2012
Dr. Lisa Ramsay 2013
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Review and Acceptance of County Board Strategic Planning Report
2. Resolution Approving Amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance — Plan Commission and Board
of Adjustment Compensation
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: UW- Extension Agents & Fair Association * Land aa a Al
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Health and Human Services Department: Behavioral Health, Family & Children's YCSS and Economic Support
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order)
* Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions
Approved 6/15/10
MINUTES OF THE
ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting — May 18, 2010
The invocation given by Pastor Mike Roeder, Christ Center Assembly of God, Hudson, Wisconsin. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Standafer at 7:00 p.m.
Chair Standafer announced the electronic voting system, Roll Call -Pro is ready for use this meeting. Chair
Standafer and County Clerk Campbell instructed Supervisors on the use of the system.
ROLL CALL: 17 present; absent and excused: Supr. J. Hurtgen and Supr. Rebholz
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported
the 2011 budget hearing is scheduled for October 26 and added committees should be reviewing capital
outlay items at upcoming committee meetings. Roof replacement has begun at the Baldwin Ag- Center.
Whiting and Pete Kling will review the strategic plan with Department Heads. Whiting reported the
Information Technology Department is working on updating the County's website. County and City of New
Richmond representatives met regarding the New Richmond water system issues. Whiting reported on the
upcoming retirement of Jim Harer from the Highway Department and Mary Squyer from Economic Support;
and the retirement of Dennis Peterson from the Finance Department.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Schrank, 2 nd by Supr. Larson to adopt the consent agenda
approving the April 20, 2010 and April 26, 2010 County Board minutes; setting the next County Board
meeting for June 15, 2010; no rezonings and no Mileage and Per Diem report to approve. Carried
unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Board of Adjustment. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 nd by Supr. Norton - Bauman to approve the re-
appointment of Supr. J. Hurtgen for a three -year term, the re- appointment of citizen member, Sue E. Nelson
for a three -year term and to appoint David Peterson as a citizen member for a one -year term. Carried
unanimously.
2. Health and Human Services: Motion by Supr. Horne, 2 nd by Supr. Schrank to re- appoint citizen
members Leon Berenschot for a one -year term, Deb Rasmussen for a two -year term and Dr. Lisa Ramsay for
a three -year term. Carried.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Review and Acceptance of County Board Strategic Planning Report. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 nd by
Supr. Sicard to accept the report. Whiting stated the plan will be reviewed with Department Heads who will be
asked to come up with measurable goals. Carried.
2. Resolution #17(2010) Approving Amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance — Plan
Commission and Board of Adjustment Compensation. Chair Standafer indicated this resolution has no
financial or personnel impact to the County. Motion by Supr. Hermsen, 2 nd by Supr. Norton -Bauman to approve.
Carried unanimously.
Committee and Department Reports:
UW- Extension Agents: Marie Witzel, 4 -H Youth Development Agent highlighted the programs and
resources through UW- Extension including Agriculture, Community Resource Development, 4 -H Youth
Development and Family Living Education.
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Fair Association: Gail Maier, Vice President of the St. Croix County Fair Association, reviewed 2009 fair
events noting attendance of approximately 23,000. The 2010 fair is scheduled for July 22 -25 in Glenwood
City with a theme of "Fun in Your Own Backyard ". Review of increase in horse entries and fund raising for
box stalls at the fairgrounds. Review of Fair Board goals for the needs and improvements to the grounds and
facilities noting a movement to build a new dairy barn. Maier highlighted rodeo activities scheduled and
indicated the need for volunteers to work at the rodeo. Maier thanked the Fair Board and County Board for
the ongoing support.
Health and Human Services (HHS) - Behavioral Health: Ron Kiesler reported on services provided in
the Behavioral Health Unit including Mental Health Outpatient Services, AODA Outpatient Services,
Community Support Program, Coordinated Service Teams, Targeted Case Management and Emergency
Service. Review of purchased services. Kiesler stated clients' financial status receiving Behavioral Health
services was 37% Medicaid, 10% Medicare, 22% Private Insurance, and 31% Indigent /Self Pay.
HHS - Family & Children's: Kathy Dunlap reported Family and Children's Department operates on strict
timelines. The department provided services to over 1,000 families in 2009. Dunlap reviewed out of home
placements. Dunlap compared caseloads with Eau Claire and LaCrosse counties.
HHS - Youth Community Support Services (YCSS): Kathy Dunlap and Ron Kiesler reported on services
provided in YCSS and noted the creation of the Juvenile Treatment Court Process to work with high risk
juveniles. Review and discussion regarding wait lists.
HHS - Economic Support: Mary Squyer reported Economic Support determines financial eligibility for the
Food Share, Medicaid, BadgerCare and Energy Assistance. Caseloads increased by 685 cases in 2009.
Squyer reported Badger Care Core Program began in July. The state took Core eligible cases from the
counties — 780 cases from St. Croix County. Squyer reviewed areas of service and benefit dollars issued
noting an increase from 2008 to 2009. Squyer noted her upcoming retirement and the hiring of Ronda
Brown Anderson as Economic Support Supervisor. Vice Chair Wentz presented a plaque for Squyer's years
of service to St. Croix County. Applause.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell reported
there are no rezoning hearings scheduled for Planning and Zoning Committee and read a thank you note
from the Jerry Wentz family.
Chair Standafer stated a meeting of the Committee of the Whole is scheduled for June 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Roberts Rules provides the Chair can appoint a person to preside and he intends to appoint Vice -Chair
Wentz. Chair Standafer asked Supervisors to think about how they would like to see department reports
before the County Board indicating this will be discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Chair Standafer indicated the Annual Conference for WCA is September 26 — 28 in Milwaukee. Contact
County Clerk Campbell if you're interested in attending. The deadline to register at the discounted rate is
August 2, 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Daryl Standafer, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk