HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 09-22-09 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 — 9:00 A.M.
St. Croix County Government Center —1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Supr. Daryl Standafer
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 —August 18, 2009
2. Date of Next Meeting— October 20, 2009 — 9:00 a.m.
3. Rezoning- *Lance VanDamme, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag -11'
4. Mileage and Per Diem
PRESENTATION:
APPOINTMENTS:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Appointment of County Supervisor District 30
2. *Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant for
Economic Development Program
3. *Resolution Amending the 2009 Health and Human Services Budget
4. *Resolution Amending the 2009 Nursing Home Budget R
5. *Approval of Late Per Diem Request — Peter Post
6. *Resolution Designating St. Croix County a Recovery Zone for Purposes of the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009
7. *Report by County Investment Consultant Robert Moore of Institutional Capital Management (ICM)
8. 2010 Budget Review and Department Presentations
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Clerk of Court, Judicial Circuit Court Judges,
Family Court Commissioner ( *Judges at 9:45a.m.), Register in Probate
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
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Official — approve October 20, 2009
MINUTES OF THE
ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting September 22, 2009
Invocation given by Supr. Daryl Standafer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to
order by Chair Rebholz at 9:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL: 25 present; absent and excused: Supr. Ruetz, Supr. Wentz, Supr. Horne, Supr.
Cranmer, Supr. Luckey; one vacancy (District 30)
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting
reported the Administration Committee wants more time to work on the committee reorganization
before bringing it to the County Board. Whiting highlighted precautions and plans taken throughout
the County regarding the H1N1 virus. St. Croix County has been designated by the Federal
Government as a possible recipient for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of up to $3.3
million. Financial people have advised the County to look at this seriously. The deadline to borrow is
the end of 2010. Whiting recognized Ann Gustafson, Victim Witness Coordinator who is retiring.
Motion by Supr. Borup, 2 by Supr. Larson to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Larson to adopt the consent agenda
approving the August 18, 2009 County Board minutes; setting the next County Board meeting for
October 20, 2009; approving Ordinance 788(2009) Lance VanDamme, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag -II;
approving mileage and per diem report for August 2009 in the amount of $5,552.29. Carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION: None.
APPOINTMENTS: None.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Appointment of County Supervisor District 30. Chair Rebholz announced individuals have
expressed interest in serving as St. Croix County Supervisor for District 30. Chair Rebholz asked each
candidate to introduce themselves and provide a brief background. Present were Stan Krueger and Ryan
Sicard, both qualified electors of County Supervisor District 30. After each candidate spoke, Supervisors
voted by secret ballot for the candidate of their choice. Chair Rebholz stated a majority vote is necessary.
Results: Sicard received 18 votes and Krueger received 7. Chair Rebholz announced Ryan Sicard
received the majority of votes. County Clerk Campbell administered the oath of office. Applause.
2. Resolution #27(2009) Authorizing Participation in the Wisconsin Community Development
Block Grant for Economic Development Program. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 by Supr. Post to
approve. This project relates to a loan to Engineered Propulsion Systems, Inc. for expansion in the City of
New Richmond. Carried unanimously.
3. Resolution #28(2009) Amending the 2009 Health and Human Services Budget. Motion by Supr.
Marzolf, 2 by Supr. Larson to approve. Ron Kiesler and Kathy Dunlap of Health and Human Services
were present. Kiesler explained St. Croix County's allocation of new waiver funds for Children's Long
Term Support (CLTS) from the State is $270,905. The resolution authorizes an amendment to the 2009
Health and Human Services budget for receipt of the CLTS waiver allocation and authorizes expenditures
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for eligible children with long -term support needs and for an additional social worker to administer
services. Carried unanimously.
4. Resolution #29(2009) Amending the 2009 Nursing Home Budget II. Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd
by Supr. D. Peterson to approve. Kiesler explained this resolution is back before the Board from last
month because it carried without a majority vote. Kiesler noted funding changes from last month and
indicated funding will also be used for Nursing Home renovation of six rooms on the second floor and use
first floor rooms for Medicare clients who have enhanced revenue. Corporation Counsel Greg
Timmerman asked for clarification with regard to the additional expenditures for nursing home
renovations and explained the addition would require an amendment to the resolution if the funds are used
this year for remodeling. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Ostness, 2 by Supr. Marzolf to amend the
resolution by changing the wording under the last FURTHER to read "the balance of $31,103 be retained
in the Nursing Home Fund to be applied to 2009 renovations ". Discussion regarding the cost of
renovations estimated by Building Services Director Art Tobin in the amount of $27,000 and adding the
breakdown to the list of expenditures on the first page of the resolution. Supr. Malick suggested the
wording be discussed at break. Chair Rebholz called for a break.
When the Board reconvened Supr. Ostness and Supr. Marzolf rescinded their motion to amend. Motion
by Supr. Ostness, 2 nd by Supr. Marzolf to amend the resolution to add under the list of expenditures
"Nursing Home Renovation in the amount of $27,000" on page one and change the amount under the last
FURTHER on page two from $31,103 to "$4,103 to be applied to the 2010 budget." Discussion regarding
van replacement. Motion on amendment carried (opposed were Suprs. Norton -Bauman and Raebel).
Motion on the amended resolution by roll call vote: Yes — 21; No — 4. Carried.
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Dan Raebel X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X
Alfred Schrank X Esther Wentz (absent) John Borup X
Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz (absent) Clarence Malick X
Joe Hurt en X David Peterson X Steve Hermsen X
William Peavey X David Ostness X Kenneth Kolbe X
Gerald Peterson X Lorin Sather (not present Cindy Leonard X
for the vote)
Charles Grant x Richard Marzolf x Linda Lucke (absent)
Greg Tellijohn X Sharon Norton -Bauman X Ryan Sicard X
Roger Larson x Peter Post x Laura Tommerdahl X
Richard King x Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 21 4
Frederick Home (absent) Bill Crammer (absent)
5. Approval of Late Per Diem Request — Peter Post. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 nd by Supr.
Mortensen to suspend the rules and bylaws. Carried. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 nd by Supr. Borup to
approve payment. Supr. Post submitted a request for per diem beyond the 90 -day requirement. Carried.
6. Resolution #30(2009) Designating St. Croix County a Recovery Zone for Purposes of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 by Supr. Post to
approve. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes the issuance of "recovery
zone economic development bonds" which bonds are eligible for direct payment by the United States
Treasury to the issurer of forty -five percent (45 %) of the interest due on the bonds. Whiting explained if
the County considers use of this program, the County Board needs to pass this resolution. Whiting noted
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under the Act, the allocation to St. Croix County under Infrastructure is $3.3 million for public usage.
Whiting stated under Infrastructure there's an amount of $5 million and this is for private sector use for
economic development projects that may take place within the County. If the County chooses not to use
this option, Whiting stated the County would likely be approached by other municipalities for the funding.
Carried.
Supr. Tommerdahl left at 10:30 a.m.
7. Report by County Investment Consultant Robert Moore of Institutional Capital Management
(ICM). Moore provided an economic review for St. Croix County. Moore stated St. Croix County has
protected its fund balance and has reserves to protect its financial strength which is the best service to
provide to its communities. Moore highlighted the county's investments and noted St. Croix County has
chosen to be conservative in terms of investment quality. Applause.
8. 2010 Budget Review and Department Presentations. Chair Rebholz announced the budget
presentation is for informational purposes. Supr. Standafer reviewed the status of the budget process and
revenue estimates. He noted, at this time, there is no borrowing in the 2010 proposed budget. Supr.
Standafer stated the Finance Committee has made a conscience decision not to levy to the maximum even
though permitted to increase by 3 %. The amount of levy increase in this budget is 1.25 %, the amount of
new construction. He added the final health care numbers and salary increases for exempt employees are
not yet included in the budget. Supr. Standafer explained there has been a fair amount of discussion with
library funding and a decision needs to be made. Library and bridges levy are outside the levy limit. Supr.
Standafer stated there is currently a $752,000 gap between expenditures and revenues prior to health
insurance and exempt employee salary numbers.
Supr. Cranmer arrived at 11:06 a.m.
Chair Rebholz requested each department briefly highlight their budget. Department Heads or
representatives from each department presented a 2010 proposed budget including any significant changes
and five and ten percent reductions.
Suprs. Tellijohn, Post, Leonard, Mortensen and Sather left the meeting during budget presentations.
Committee and Department Reports:
Clerk of Court: Lori Meyer, Clerk of Circuit Court distributed a written report and asked Supervisors
to contact her if they have questions.
Judicial Circuit Court Judges: Present: Judge Lundell, Judge Needham and Judge Cameron. Judge
Cameron highlighted items in the Circuit Court Judge budget and acknowledged Art Tobin and the
Building Services Department for their service to the courts. Judge Cameron noted furloughs for state
employees and indicated this only affects court reporters. Judge Cameron encouraged the County
Supervisors to participate in the Judicial Ride -Along Program. Applause.
Family Court Commissioner: Family Court Commissioners Stephen Dunlap thanked the Board for its
support to the Family Court Commissioner office. He encouraged County Supervisors to visit the
Family Court Commissioner office and to sit in on a hearing. Applause.
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Register in Probate Register in Probate Ericka Nelson submitted a written report.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell
reported she had no correspondence or rezoning requests to report.
Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Roger Rebholz, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk