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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-16-09 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009 — 7:00 P.M. St. Croix County Government Center —1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Mike Evans, Faith Community Church, New Richmond, Wisconsin 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 — May 19, 2009 2. Date of Next Meeting — August 18, 2009 — 9: 00 a. m. 3. Rezoning - *none 4. Mileage and Per Diem PRESENTATION: Recognition of top youth volunteer in Wisconsin for 2009 in the 14 annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards — Deena Whitwam, New Richmond; Recognition of Fred and Toni Chambers recipients of the 2009 Governor's Foster Care Award — introduced by John Bred APPOINTMENTS: Council on Aging and Disabilities OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) Report — Bob Meyer 2. West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency (WestCAP) Report — Peter Kilde 3. Resolution Appointing County Treasurer 4. Health and Human Services Board Report regarding authority and criteria to determine private pay resident rates 5. *Review of Health and Human Services Board Consideration of Consultant Services Regarding Strategic Planning for Health Center 6. *Resolution Supporting Proposed Law and Regulations for Electronics Collection and Recycling 7. *Resolution Supporting Proposed Law Banning Oil Filters and Absorbents from Landfill COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Planning and Zoning Department; Health and Human Services (HHS); HHS —Nursing Home COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2009 WCA Annual Conference — September 13 — 15, LaCrosse, Wisconsin — register on or before August 3, 2009 for discounted rate ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions 2/11/20118:31:07 AM Official- approved August 18, 2009 as amended PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting June 16, 2009 Invocation given by Pastor Mike Evans, Faith Community Church, New Richmond, Wisconsin. The Pledge of Allegiance recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Rebholz at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 27 present; absent and excused: Supr. Tommerdahl, Supr. Tellijohn, Supr. Raebel, Supr. Malick ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported on State budget status and noted the E911 grant funds are being converted to the State's general fund. Whiting reviewed the county budget process and building issues. He noted the Building Facilities Planning Committee has looked at all county buildings aside from Highway Department's buildings. Whiting reported the LAW union re -voted and approved the contract and now all five union contracts are settled. The Administration Committee followed up on the goal review session and will continue discussion on 19- member board and committee organization. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Borup, 2 nd by Supr. Schrank to adopt the consent agenda approving the May 19, 2009 County Board proceedings; setting the next County Board meeting for August 18, 2009; no rezoning ordinances to approve; approving April 2009 mileage and per diem report in the amount of $9,228.88. Carried unanimously. PRESENTATION: Chair Rebholz recognized Deena Whitman of New Richmond for her award as the top youth volunteer in Wisconsin for 2009 in the 14 annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Applause. John Bred of St. Croix County's Family and Children's Department introduced Fred and Toni Chambers, recipients of the 2009 Governor's Foster Care Award. Bretl explained the Chambers received the Governor's Foster Parent Award on May 18 for outstanding work as foster parents. Toni Chambers thanked the County Board for its ongoing support in this area. Applause. APPOINTMENTS: Chair Rebholz announced a change is necessary in the Council on Aging and Disability Board appointments. No appointments were announced. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) Report — Bob Meyer. Bob Meyer, President of WITC highlighted WITC campuses and programs offered. Meyer noted WITC has the largest technical college district in Wisconsin. Enrollment reviewed noting ninety -one percent of WITC students are employed within six months of graduating. Meyer reviewed credit transfers from the K -12 system and credit transfers to universities. WITC is engaging in a strategic planning process and is looking for ideas and ways to serve the community better and Meyer asked for ideas to improve services and programs. Meyer noted Chair Rebholz currently chairs the WITC board. Applause. 2. West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency (West CAP) Report — Executive Director Peter Kilde. Kilde reviewed WestCAP's programs including: Affordable Housing Development, Food Access & Resources, JumpStart Transportation, Families In Transition, Housing Preservation (reducing energy costs). The WestCAP mission is to take action against poverty by developing the June 16, 2009 Page 2 of 4 social and economic assets of low- income families and their communities and by working to create a more just and sustainable society. WestCAP provides services in a 7- county area and Supr. Gerald Peterson serves on the WestCAP board. Kilde highlighted the demand for services due to today's economic climate and continued challenges with another waive of foreclosures. Applause. 3. Resolution #22(2009) Appointing County Treasurer. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. King to approve the appointment of Laurie Noble of Hudson to fill the unexpired term ending on January 5, 2013. Questions by Supr. Kolbe regarding the current chief deputy and request for information about the proposed appointee. Chair Rebholz explained the process noting there were 53 applicants and reminded Supervisors the review and interviews were in open session. Supr. Luckey requested a brief recital of this individual's credentials. Laurie Noble provided her education and job experience. Roll call vote: Yes - 25; No -1 (Supr. Kolbe); Abstention -1 by Supr. Sather who explained he abstained because a family member was involved in the process. Carried. Chair Rebholz called for a break at 8:10 p.m. Suprs. Speer and Wentz left at 8:10 p.m.; Supr. Raebel arrived at 8:20 p.m. 4. Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Report regarding authority and criteria to determine private pay resident rates. HHS Director Fred Johnson requested Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman to report the authority of counties on the operation of nursing homes and funding. Timmerman stated there is not one specific statute that will say a county board can run a nursing home and choose how to charge for the services. He explained his findings after reviewing statutes and court cases. Timmerman referred back to a Finance Committee meeting where the feeder system concept was discussed which means the nursing home should be connected to other forms of facilities such as a residential care apartment complex. These are considerations for the County Board when deciding how to operate the nursing home in the future. Timmerman confirmed he is not recommending any approach but wants the County Board to know there is latitude in considering operations of the nursing home. Johnson explained the criteria to determine private pay resident rates. The HHS Board reviews the rate structure annually — one rate for all individuals. He stated they look at what the market expenses are for nursing home costs and do an add -on for private rooms. That fee structure is reviewed by the HHS Board. He stated their findings are that St. Croix County is in the middle for fees charged to private pay residents. Supr. Hermsen explained his reasons for asking the questions that generated this HHS report and cited various statutes under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 46. He asked why, at the last report to the County Board it was reported there were roughly sixty open beds in the county and HHS reduced the rate to $58 per day to remain competitive. Supr. Hermsen stated it appears HHS should negotiate with those homes to make use of those services at a more cost effective manner than to put the burden on the taxpayers and asked why this isn't being done and why the beds are not being utilized. Johnson reported he may not have the final statutory review and work HHS will be undertaking with regard to long range planning and is not prepared to get into that level of detail. The county has the authority to be in the business, set the rates, and to identify how the levy would be used. In this instance, $58 per day subsidizing the private pay residents can be done under the premise that the county provides a public good and service to the community. Timmerman indicated Wisconsin Statute Chapters 46 and 49 apply to different programs. Chapter 50 focuses on nursing home operations. June 16, 2009 Page 3 of 4 Supr. Norton -Bauman requested clarification from Corporation Counsel where the statutory authority is that we are allowed to do that practice. Timmerman responded the county may compete with the private sector as long as it's for a public purpose; not that the county has to or should, it has the option just like any other business. Johnson stated to some degree Supr. Hermsen's question has not been answered and perhaps at the August meeting he could come back with more detail and have Timmerman address statutory references. This would correspond with the timeframe to comeback with long range planning and defer to Timmerman's opinion that the county has the authority to be in the business as addressed via the Medicaid report that the County is currently subsidizing private pay residents at approximately $58 per day. 5. Review of Health and Human Services Board Consideration of Consultant Services Regarding Strategic Planning for Health Center. Johnson introduced Frank Robinson the new Nursing Home Administrator. Robinson provided his background. Johnson introduced Duncan McDougall founder of Pathways noting McDougall has been chosen to lead the strategic planning for the nursing home. McDougall stated the strategic planning process is designed to create a shared vision of the future for the Health Care Center. McDougall explained the process and noted any plan has to be consistent with the mission and values of the County. McDougall provided an overview to create a shared vision and to set targets around county appropriations and to involve folks in HHS and engage other supervisors to participate in a 2 -day planning session scheduled for July 29 and 30"'. Johnson asked Chair Rebholz to make specific appointments. Supr. Ostness asked if there will be a plan of attack to bring back to the County Board after the two -day session. McDougall explained the contract with Pathways consists of three pieces. 1) strategic planning; 2) updated study with Larson Allen; and 3) bring performa attached to the plan what we reasonably expect the plan to be roughly. Costs were estimated at $25,000 to $29,000 for this service. Supr. Cranmer hopes Pathways will reveal new income streams. Supr. G. Peterson suggested appointing a nursing home oversight committee to study matters from finance to number of beds and report back to the County Board. Motion by Supr. G. Peterson, 2 nd by Supr. Horne that the Chair appoint a Nursing Home Oversight Committee responsible to study the St. Croix County Nursing Home's needs. Discussion regarding including the need for a strategic plan in the motion. Motion withdrawn by Suprs. G. Peterson and Horne. Motion by Supr. Norton - Bauman, 2 nd by Supr. Horne that the Chair appoint a committee that will develop a strategic plan for long term care in St. Croix County of its aging and disabled citizens to include nursing home assisted living, outpatient care, etc. Carried unanimously. 6. Resolution #23(2009) Supporting Proposed Law and Regulations for Electronics Collection and Recycling. Motion by Supr. Ruetz, 2 nd by Supr. Post to approve this resolution and the resolution supporting proposed law banning oil filters and absorbents from landfill (item 7). Fodroczi explained this resolution would establish a statewide recycling program of electronics. As a member of the Planning and Zoning committee, Supr. Hermsen explained why he abstained indicating this resolution does not meet the intent or the scope of what the senate bill is trying to accomplish and expressed concerns regarding fee collections and limits and feels the current system works fine. Motion by Supr. Hermsen, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen to amend the motion to separate the two resolutions (item 6 and 7). i June 16, 2009 Page 4 of 4 Carried unanimously. Fodroczi explained St. Croix County sponsors and promote the collection but the collection is done by a private contractor. Carried. 7. Resolution #24(2009) Supporting Proposed Law Banning Oil Filters and Absorbents from Landfill. Motion by Supr. Ruetz, 2nd by Supr. Post to approve. Fodroczi explained the proposed bill. Discussion regarding defining the violator. Supr. Hermsen explained he is opposed to this because it tends to limit the homeowner who changes his/her own oil and limits on disposal. Carried. Committee and Department Reports: Planning and Zoning Department: David Fodroczi, Director of Planning and Zoning. Fodroczi highlighted Code Administration, Land Information Program, Planning Program Areas, and the Recycling Program. Fodroczi remarked on the hazardous waste collection in May and noted the legislature has added back $750,000 of the budget for clean sweep and hopes it remains. Fodroczi reviewed the 2009 budget and fee status, staffing and the remodeling of the Planning and Zoning suite. Health and Human Services: Report to be scheduled for another meeting. Health and Human Services — Nursing g ome: Report to be scheduled for another meeting. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell reported she had no correspondence or rezoning requests to report. Announcements: 2009 WCA Annual Conference — September 13 — 15, 2009 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin — register on or before August 3, 2009 for discounted rate. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Roger Rebholz, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Cindy Campbell, County Clerk