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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-21-09 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA AMENDED ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 — 9:00 A.M. St. Croix County Government Center —1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Father Guy Usher, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hudson, 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 — March 16, 2009 2. Date of Next Meeting —April 24, 2009 — 8:30 a.m. —Goal Review; and May 19, 2009 — 7: 00 p. m. 3. Rezoning - none 4. Mileage and Per Diem PRESENTATION: Recognition of St. Croix Valley Fusion Girls Hockey Team - State Champion; Recognition of local municipal officials for years of service APPOINTMENTS: Health and Human Services Board (3 -year term) — Deb Rasmussen, Leon Berenschot, Dr. Lisa Ramsey; Board of Adjustment (3 -year term) — Dave Peterson, Jerry McAllister. ( *Appointments to the Health and Human Services Board and Board of Adjustment require County Board approval.) OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. * *St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation Report — Executive Director Bill Rubin 2. West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission — Regional Business Fund 2008 Annual Report — Char Gurney 3. Ordinance Creating Revised Supervisory District Boundaries Based on Electors' Petition and Referendum 4. Resolution Approving Farmland Preservation Program Applications 5. Resolution Amending Rules and By -Laws of the Board of Supervisors of St. Croix County regarding Publishing Proceedings 6. Resignation of County Treasurer - *Resolution Establishing the Process to Fill the Vacancy in the Office of County Treasurer 7. Preview of April 24 County Board Goals and Objectives 8. Tour of Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) — Government Center COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Register of Deeds, Land & Water Conservation and Parks, Health and Human Services Department — Behavioral Health, Family & Children's, Youth Community Support Services 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 2/11/20118:18:27 AM Official — approved 5/19/09 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting April 21, 2009 Invocation given by Father Guy Usher of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Rebholz at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: 29 present; absent and excused: Supr. Marzolf and Supr. Luckey. Supr. Crammer arrived at 9:10 a.m. ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported County Treasurer Cheryl Slind has announced her resignation effective May 29, 2009. The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2010 budget. The budget instructions will include a requirement for departments to forecast proposed budgets with a 10% levy funding reduction. Whiting noted the reductions in the governor's proposed budget relating to Health and Human Service (HHS) programs. Whiting reported on discussions with the City of New Richmond regarding County Road CC configuration and with the City of Hudson regarding completion of its comprehensive planning process. The LAW union voted down the contract and is going to mediation/arbitration. Whiting reported the St. Croix County Nursing Home had its third citation free survey and should be commended this accomplishment. The HHS Board is working toward hiring a nursing home administrator which will be county employee position rather than contracted position. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Ruetz, 2nd by Supr. Schrank to adopt the consent agenda approving the March 16, 2009 County Board proceedings; setting the next County Board meeting for May 19, 2009 and the goal review session for April 24, 2009; approving mileage and per diem for March 2009 in the amount of $7,839.17. Carried unanimously. PRESENTATION: Recognition of Girl's State Hockey Champion St. Croix Valley Fusion. Coach Cranston and Coach Erickson, with several hockey players representing four schools, were present. The coaches summarized the season and each player introduced herself. Applause. Recognition of local municipal officials for years of service. Present were Joe Hurtgen, Kenneth Klanderman, Reuben Doornink (Town of Baldwin), Tim Foster, Dave Ostby, Jeff Johnson (Town of Hudson), Warren Bader (Town of Richmond), Delores Vrieze (Town of Rush River), and Dick King, (Town of Star Prairie). Chair Rebholz thanked those attending for their service and read a declaration from Governor Doyle declaring April 25, 2009 as Kenneth Klanderman Day. APPOINTMENTS: Health and Human Services: Chair Rebholz reported on the appointments for the HHS Board and Board of Adjustment and read a summary regarding Dr. Lisa Ramsey. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Grant to appoint Deb Rasmussen, Leon Berenschot and Dr. Lisa Ramsey for a three -year term each to the HHS Board. Carried unanimously. Board of Adjustment: Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Schrank to approve the re- appointment of Supr. D. Peterson and Jerry McAllister for a three -year term. Carried unanimously. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Report — Executive Director Bill Rubin. Rubin provided a review the EDC, its core activities and committee structure. Rubin noted Apri121, 2009 Page 2 of 5 overall EDC connects businesses and individuals to resources. Rubin reported on the recruitment of Air Motion Systems which is located in River Falls. Rubin highlighted the multi- county organization called Momentum West which is an economic development and marketing organization that assists all counties with economic development. Rubin thanked the County Board for their ongoing support and Jackie Bradham for her assistance in the office. Chair Rebholz thanked Rubin for his work. Applause. 2. West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission — Regional Business Fund 2008 Annual Report — Char Gurney. Char Gurney, Business Development Specialist reported on 2008 activities of the Regional Business Fund, Inc. which is a non - profit economic development corporation whose purpose is to promote business and economic development in west central Wisconsin. Gurney highlighted the Revolving Loan Fund Program, Downtown Facade Loan Program, Micro Loan Fund Program, Technology Enterprise Fund Program and Economic Development Administration Loan Fund Program. Total liabilities and fund balance is $17,091,496. Brief review of 2009 activities. Gurney stated the three objectives of consolidation have been met and they continue to work on providing more information and are working on developing a website. Chair Rebholz called for a break at 10:00 a.m. and encouraged Supervisors tour the ADRC newly remodeled office. 3. Ordinance #784(2009) Creating Revised Supervisory District Boundaries Based on Electors' Petition and Referendum. Motion by Supr. King, 2 nd by Supr. Standafer to approve. Supr. Kolbe stated reducing to 19 members has no scientific basis to change. Supr. Standafer indicated this ordinance creating revised supervisory district boundaries is in compliance with the referendum passed in November 2008. Supr. Malick noted receipt of a letter from Ed Schachtner, Town Chair for the Town of Somerset which requested reconsideration of the shape and size of District 7. Supr. Malick stated the letter has been seen and considered by Board, but for the reasons the committee worked on drawing the boundaries as they are, changes would affect other districts. Roll call vote: Yes —18; No - 11. Carried. F' Dan Raebel X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Alfred Schrank X Esther Wentz X John Borup X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X 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 X Cindy Leonard X Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf (absent) Linda Lucke (absent) Greg Tellijohn X Sharon Norton -Bauman X Shane Demulling X Roger Larson X Peter Post X [Laura Tommerdahl X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 18 11 Frederick Horne X Bill Cranmer X 4. Resolution #10(2009) Approving Farmland Preservation Program Applications. Motion by Supr. Ruetz, 2 nd by Supr. Raebel to approve. The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approves applications submitted by Donald and Jeannine Rachner, Town of Emerald and Lucille W. Krig, Town of Forest. Carried unanimously. Supr. Tommerdahl and Supr. Demulling left the meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 21, 2009 Page 3 of 5 5. Resolution #11(2009) Amending Rules and By -Laws of the Board of Supervisors of St. Croix County regarding Publishing Proceedings. Motion by Supr. King, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. This resolution changes the procedure in publishing County Board proceedings (rather than minutes) and recording all County Board meetings electronically. Carried unanimously. 6. Resolution #12(2009) Establishing the Process to Fill the Vacancy in the Office of County Treasurer. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 nd by Supr. Norton -Bauman to approve. Supr. Standafer referenced Wis. Stats § 17.21(3) concerning a vacancy in the county treasurer's position and added the recommendation is to follow the appointment process as opposed to holding a special election. The appointment process allows candidates to apply and interview. The resolution provides for creation of two panels. The review panel would review submissions of interested persons and choose persons to be interviewed. The interview panel would interview the persons chosen by the review panel and recommend a person to the County Board to serve as County Treasurer for the residue of the unexpired term. Supr. Standafer noted the appointment process needs to comply with open meeting laws. Whiting indicated some details have been left open in the draft resolution. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 nd by Supr. Norton -Bauman to insert May 8, 2009 as the date by which all applications or letters of interest be submitted; and complete the last paragraph in the resolution where the members of the panels determined by the County Board be appointed by the County Board Chair. Whiting noted the ad is published with a deadline of May 5 for submissions. Suprs. Malick and Norton -Bauman agreed to change the date to May 5, 2009. Amendment carried unanimously. Discussion regarding help wanted ad. Human Resources Administrator Tammy Funk confirmed the ad was placed in all county newspapers and on the county website. Supr. Raebel questioned having an election rather than appointment. County Clerk Campbell indicated there is no scheduled fall election in 2009 and would require a special election in which the county would bear all the costs and possibly the need for a primary. Supr. Raebel asked if there has been consideration to appoint County Treasurer First Deputy. Timmerman noted that could be a consideration. Discussion. Roll call vote to approve the resolution as amended: Yes - 24; No — 3. Carried. Dan Raebel X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Alfred Schrank X Esther Wentz X John Borup X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X 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 X Cindy Leonard X Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf (absent) Linda Lucke (absent Greg Tellijohn X Sharon Norton -Bauman X Shane Demulling (left meeting early) Roger Larson X Peter Post X Laura Tommerdahl (left Richard King X Roger Rebholz X meeting early) Frederick Horne X Bill Cranmer X TOTAL 24 3 7. Preview of April 24 County Board Goals and Objectives. Whiting stated the plan for the goal review session is to review the status of last year's goals and discuss structure for a 19- member county board. There will be an update on the current financial status of the county and a comprehensive plan review. Pete Kling will facilitate the discussion. Department heads will also attend. April 21, 2009 Page 4 of 5 8. Tour of Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) — Government Center. Supervisors toured ADRC office during break. Committee and Department Reports: Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds Beth Pabst thanked her staff and other departments that work with the Register of Deeds office. Pabst highlighted 2008 activities and noted the decrease in transfer fees because of the housing market and economy. Revenues were down approximately $450,000. Pabst provided 2009 first quarter activity and noted an average receipt of one - hundred documents per day. Applause. Supr. Malick left at 11:30 a.m. Land & Water Conservation and Parks Director Bob Heise submitted a written report regarding the Land and Water Conservation and Parks Department. He focused his report on the Ultimate Land Use Study Tour III which he and seven others from St. Croix County attended in October 2008 where they toured land uses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. Heise reviewed learning objectives including land use tools and identified what will or will not work in Wisconsin. Heise highlighted land use, agriculture preservation, and how they managed growth in those communities. Outcomes from the tour include farmland preservation programs are not stand alone programs but rather its about economic development and managing growth; witnessed "vision of success"; solidified St. Croix County group and others from West Central Wisconsin; highlighted the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin; and support for Wisconsin working lands initiative. Heise highlighted working initiatives and noted St. Croix County will be one of the first counties to update the Farmland Preservation Program. Supr. Cranmer requested written roles for the state, county and local municipalities. Supr. Hermsen asked Heise to help the County Board recognize and understand the benefit to farmland preservation participants. Supr. Hermsen asked who holds Land and Water Conservation in -check in coming up with programs for the benefit of farmland preservation and who is making sure these programs are lawful. Heise indicated the county administers the state programs. Folks enter voluntarily into the farmland preservation program which is a ten year agreement. They are required to preserve agricultural lands, farm it to conservation practices, and by doing so are given tax credit based on income. Supr. Hermsen requested in the future the County Board be provided with the full contract. Health and Human Services — Behavioral Health Ron Kiesler, Behavioral Health Coordinator, stated this department is mandated to provide services under Chapter 51.42. Vision and mission statement reviewed. Kiesler reported financial status for clients receiving Behavioral Health services: 32% were Medicaid, 10% Medicare, 24% private insurance, and 32 were indigent/self -pay. Kiesler highlighted various programs in Behavioral Health including: Mental Health Outpatient Services, Community Support Program (CSP), Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Services, Behavioral Health Emergency Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Outpatient Services, Intoxicated Driver Program, Behavioral Health Prevention and Intervention Services, AODA Detoxification/Medical Inpatient Services, AODA Community Based Residential Facility Inpatient Treatment Services. Kiesler highlighted the CSP program expenses totaled $1,000,000, only $194,973 (or 19 %) came from the county levy. This translates to approximately $7.00 per client per day in county levy dollars in 2008. Health and Human Services — Family & Children's: Kathy Dunlap Coordinator of Family and Children Services reported Wisconsin Statutes chapters 48 and 938 are the primary governing statutes Apri121, 2009 Page 5 of 5 under this program. Dunlap reported on the increase in domestic violence. She noted this department dealt with over 1,000 families in 2008. Dunlap provided social worker comparisons to Eau Claire and LaCrosse counties. Dunlap highlighted the efforts of her department in collaborating with schools and within its own agency. Health and Human Services — Youth Community Support Services: Kathy Dunlap and Ron Kiesler reported on this coordinated service. This program promotes a county -wide system to expand service options for St. Croix County families and youth with special needs by developing partnerships and connections that foster a level of independence within families. Dunlap described the program and noted 335 clients were served in 2008 — an increase of 175% from 2007. Dunlap reported there was a 73% decrease in the number of clients on the wait list compared to 117 cases in 2007. The 32 cases that remained on the wait list did not have immediate health and safety needs. The 2009 goal is to have Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) certified for operation to serve all children with health and safety issues. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell reported rezoning hearings scheduled for Planning and Zoning Committee for Wilma, Edward and David Schachtner to rezone 74 acres from Ag to Ag -Res in the Town of Somerset; Edward and David Schachtner to rezone 81 acres from Ag to Ag -Res in the Town of Somerset and the Schachtner Family Partnership to rezone 351 acres from Ag to Ag -Res in the Town of Somerset. Announcements: Campbell requested Supervisors contact her with any updated information to the Supervisors' contact information in the County Directory. Supr. Hermsen requested the HHS Board along with Corporation Counsel report on which statutes grant the HHS Board the authority to give the private pay residents a discount for services provided at the St. Croix County Nursing Home and which criteria is used to determine each private pay resident rate. Chair Rebholz directed this question to the HHS Board. Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m. Roger Rebholz, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Cindy Campbell, County Clerk