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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 03-18-08 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008 — 9:00 A.M. St. Croix County Government Center —1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Randy Fredrikson, First Baptist Church, Hudson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Lunch break tentatively planned ROLL CALL from 12:00 —1:00 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 —January 15, 2008 2. Date of Next Meeting —April 15, 2008 at 9 :00 a.m. 3. Rezonings — Doug Lee, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag -Res 4. Mileage and Per Diem APPOINTMENTS: Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — Richard Haider; St. Croix County Veterans' Service Commission — Lyle Kellaher, John Helgeson, Don Lind OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of County Supervisor District 8 2. Election to Fill Vacancy on Public Protection Committee 3. Resolution Relating to St. Croix County's Participation in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Economic Development Program for Emerald Dairy 4. Resolution to Adopt the St. Croix County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 5. Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant Funds to Renovate and Redevelop St. Croix County Park Facilities 6. Administration Committee Goal Setting Report and Expenditures 7. Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill 509 — Reducing Reimbursement by County Departments of Community Programs of Costs for Inpatient Facility Care and Services for Mentally Ill County Residents 8. Resolution to Release Community Aids and Local Tax Levy Funding to Help Fund Long -Term Care Reform 9. *Resolution for Committee Reorganization — Restructuring Council on Aging and Health and Human Services Board Functions to Administer the Aging and Disability Resource Center 10. Nursing Home Operation and Disposition 11. *Remodeling Options for Health Center 12. *Report of February 15 Government Center Lockdown 13. *Resolution Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME GGSS Union for 2008 — 2010 14. *Resolution Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Highway Union for 2008 — 2010 15. *Resolution Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Health Center Union for 2008-2010 16. *Resolution Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Human Services Union for 2008-2010 17. *Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2009 through 2012 18. *Resolution Amending the 2008 Budget for Costs Related to Fourth Judge 19. Reply to Supervisor Cranmer's question County Budgeted Capital Outlay Totals 2006 - 2008 20. *Proposed Resolution regarding Freezing Senior Citizen Real Estate Taxes — Supr. Struemke COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Building Services Department; Register- of T' Veterans Service Office 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 OFFICIAL —approved 4115108 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting March 18, 2008 Invocation given by Pastor Randy Fredrikson of First Baptist Church, Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:02 a.m. Roll call: 27 present; 3 absent and one vacancy (District 8) — Supr. Marzolf, Supr. Leonard, Supr. Wentz and Supr. Troyer. Supr. Luckey arrived at 9:07a.m. Supr. Cranmer arrived at 9:09a.m. Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported orientation for new County Board members is scheduled for April 7" and 9 Whiting indicated the Finance Committee approved moving ahead on awarding demolition bids on the county barn. Whiting noted Department on Aging Director Kjersti Duncan submitted her resignation and thanked her for her assistance with the ADRC project. Review of Agenda: Chair Malick reviewed the agenda and noted forms are available if anyone from the public is interested in speaking. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2 nd by Supr. Grant to move agenda item 9 to first on the agenda as Robert Kellerman from AgeAdvantAge is here to address the board. Carried unanimously. Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen to adopt the consent agenda approving the January 15, 2008 County Board proceedings; setting the next County Board meeting for April 15, 2008; approving rezoning Ordinance #770(2008) for Doug Lee, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag- Residential; and approving mileage and per diem for December 2007 in the amount of $8,397.37 and January 2008 in the amount of $8,505.47. Carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: Chair Malick announced the appointment Richard Haider to the Local Emergency Planning Committee; and Lyle Kellaher, John Helgeson and Don Lind to the St. Croix County Veterans' Service Commission. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of County Supervisor District 8. Chair Malick announced that information regarding this appointment was distributed, but no one has applied for the position. 2. Election to Fill Vacancy on Public Protection Committee. Chair Malick explained the County Supervisor serving on the Public Protection Committee moved out of his district which created a vacancy on this committee and the way to fill this is by election by the County Board members. Chair Malick asked for nominations and noted a second is not necessary. Supr. Mehis nominated Supr. Marzolf who was absent but has communicated by letter his acceptance of the nomination. Supr. Habhegger nominated Supr. Mortensen. Chair Malick called three times for more nominations. Ballots were distributed and tallied by Whiting and Tammy Funk. Supr. Mortensen received 14 votes Supr. Marzolf received 12 votes Supr. Mortensen was elected to the Public Protection Committee to fill the remaining term. March 18, 2008 Page 2of9 3. Resolution #7(2008) Relating to St. Croix County's Participation in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Economic Development Program for Emerald Dairy. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2' by Supr. Standafer to approve. This resolution approves and authorizes the preparation and filing of an application for the loan to WG Properties of St. Croix County, LLC and Emerald Dairy II, LLC for a dairy expansion in the Town of Emerald. The loan amount is $200,000. Supr. Krueger introduced Char Gurney of WWRPC and John Vrieze of Emerald Dairy. Gurney reviewed a community development block grant proposal for Emerald Dairy to build a waste water treatment filtration system for manure at the dairy in Emerald. Four new positions would be created and the system could be expanded in the future. Vrieze explained the treatment filtration system and noted this has not been done before in the U.S. Carried unanimously. 4. Resolution #8(2008) to Adopt the St. Croix County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2 " by Supr. Ruetz to approve. Supr. Raymond stated a public hearing was held and changes made were constructive. He noted many months of activities from citizen groups from all county communities. Bob Heise reviewed the process to develop this plan to develop a comprehensive, multi jurisdictional trail system in St. Croix County. Maps displaying the trails and future outcomes highlighted. Supr. Struemke introduced Jim Webber who resides in County Supervisor District 17. Webber, representing River Valley Trails, stated this plan represents a major step forward in this county. Supr. Rebholz expressed concerns regarding adding shoulders to roads, which cannot be done by the Highway Department. Carried. 5. Resolution #9(2008) Authorizing Application for Grant Funds to Renovate and Redevelop St. Croix County Park Facilities. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2 by Supr. Ruetz to approve. This resolution authorizes application for funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin DNR under the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Local and Urban Park Aids and the Stewardship program. Carried unanimously. 6. Administration Committee Goal Setting Report and Expenditures. The County Supervisor goal setting session is set for Monday, April 21 at the WITC Cashman Center in New Richmond beginning at 8:30 a.m. Marilyn Pash of Pash and Associates and Pete Kling of UW- Extension were present. Pash reviewed the goal setting process. 7. Resolution #10(2008) in Support of Assembly Bill 509 — Reducing Reimbursement by County Departments of Community Programs of Costs for Inpatient Facility Care and Services for Mentally Ill County Residents. Motion by Supr. Burri, 2 by Supr. Awsumb to approve. This resolution supports 2007 Assembly Bill 509 which would reduce reimbursement paid by county departments of community programs of costs for inpatient care and services for mentally ill county residents. Carried unanimously. 8. Resolution #11(2008) to Release Community Aids and Local Tax Levy Funding to Help Fund Long -Term Care Reform. Motion by Supr. Burn, 2nd by Supr. Struemke to approve. Supr. Cranmer introduced Peg Gagnon who reviewed the services she has received for her developmentally disabled child and her father. The resolution determines that establishing a regional managed long- term care system, including local Aging and Disability Resource Centers is in the best interests of St. Croix County residents and, therefore, approves the release of Community Aids and local tax levy funding, as eligible cases are transferred from St. Croix County to the regional care management organization. Carried unanimously. March 18, 2008 Page 3 of 9 9. Resolution #12(2008) for Committee Reorganization — Restructuring Council on Aging and Health and Human Services Board Functions to Administer the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Present: Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson and Department on Aging Director Kjersti Duncan. Duncan explained the resolution would restructure the current Council on Aging and move the Department on Aging into the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) as a unit within Health and Human Services (HHS). Duncan explained a three- person ad hoc committee worked on the application process. The ad hoc committee was made up of Duncan, Peg Gagnon and Norma Vrieze. Duncan explained governance is consistent with the requirement outlined in the state application for ADRC funding. The governing board of the ADRC will be made up of a maximum of 11 members. Motion by Supr. Mortensen, 2 " d by Supr. Struemke to approve the resolution. Johnson indicated the idea is to consolidate to increase efficiencies and lower the impact on the levy. Supr. Peterson introduced Robert Kellerman of AgeAdvantAge who spoke on the needs of older persons. Kellerman complimented the supervisors on the steps taken to develop a resource center. Kellerman recognized Duncan's work in developing support around the county and maintaining the Department on Aging with high standards which serves thousands of people in the county. Kellerman asked supervisors consider the stress the Department on Aging is going through during this transition and consider support to the department because of it's importance to the seniors in the county. Whiting praised the Department on Aging and noted the intention of ADRC is to improve efficiency. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2 nd by Supr. Grant to end debate. Chair Malick confirmed this requires a two - thirds vote. Roll call: — Yes: 17 — No: 9. Motion failed. Supervisor Yes No Yes No Yes No Lois Bum X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Brian Hurt en X Esther Wentz John Borup X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurt en X Gordon Awsumb X Don Jordan X William Peavey X Thomas Caflisch X Ron Raymond X Gerald Peterson X Charles Struemke X Cindy Leonard Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf Linda L. Lucke X District 8 - Vacant Sharon Norton- Bauman X Stan Krueger X Chuck Mehis X Ronald Troyer Denise Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 17 y Wallace Habhegger X Bill Crammer I X Discussion ensued regarding Department of Aging and HHS employees folding into ADRC positions. Supr. Awsumb expressed concerns regarding volunteer hours becoming subject to union work rules and eliminating volunteer hours. Whiting stated that issue has always existed. Discussion regarding economic impact and the need for an economic analysis. Motion by Supr. Awsumb, 2 " by Supr. Struemke to table the resolution until a full financial analysis is done. Johnson stated HHS has done a fair amount of work around strategic planning to develop more opportunity for volunteerism. Supr. Awsumb expressed concerns regarding issues in the HHS finance department and asked how are we to be assured this will not be a future problem. Johnson confirmed the billings system has improved. Ab- & ISs I ZCOq Decer�r 1! 7 Page 4of9 Johnson explained the requirement to have ADRC running by July 1, 2008 as part of the application process and the rollout day for long term care reform being September 1, 2008. Discussion regarding waiting lists. Coordinator of Long Term Support Ron Lockwood highlighted waiting lists. Supr. Burri asked Duncan if the county will lose volunteers. Duncan responded there is a very strong spirit of volunteerism in St. Croix County. Roll call vote on motion to table until a full financial analysis is done: Yes - 8; No — 18. Motion failed. Supervisor Yes No Yes No Yes No Lois Bum X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Brian Hurt en X Esther Wentz John Boru X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurt en X Gordon Awsumb X Don Jordan X William Peavey X Thomas Caflisch X Ron Raymond X Gerald Peterson X Charles Struernke X Cindy Leonard Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf Linda L. Luckey X District 8 - Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Stan Krueger X Chuck Meals X Ronald Troyer Denise Gunderson X Richard Kin X -Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 8 18 Wallace Habhev er X Bill Cranmer X Roll call vote on main motion: Yes —19; No — 7. Motion passes. Supervisor Yes No Yes No Yes No Lois Bum X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Brian Hurt en X Esther Wentz John Boru X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurt en X Gordon Awsumb X Don Jordan X William Peavey X Thomas Caflisch X Ron Raymond X Gerald Peterson X Charles Struemke X Cindy Leonard Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf Linda L. Luckey X District 8 - Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Stan Krueger X Chuck Mehls X Ronald Troyer Denise Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 19 7 Wallace Habhegger X Bill Cranmer X Chair Malick explained if citizens wish to speak on the nursing home issue to complete a request form. 10. Nursing Home Operation and Disposition. Fred Johnson stated based on previous County Board action financial options have been put together and called on Larry Lester of WIPFLI to present the options. Lester reviewed options which included: option 1 - 50 beds located on 2 floors; option 2 - 50 beds with a 20 unit Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF); and option 3 - 44 beds with a 20 unit CBRF. Financial remodeling for the proposals: option 1 - $897,840, option 2 - $1,311,320 and option 3 - $1,208,720 with financing at 4% over 20 years. Johnson confirmed these are preliminary estimates and the 44 -bed on the first floor accommodates the current structure without adding on. Estimated amounts are physical structure only with no furniture, fixtures or equipment. Lester ao_. d 1 � � 2,00� Page 5 of 9 reviewed estimated revenues, expenses and county appropriations for each option: option 1 - county appropriations $435,020; option 2 - $556,096; and option 3 - $599,646. Lester provided estimated county appropriations for a 20 unit CBRF only at $139,000. Comparisons of Nursing Home fringe benefits reviewed with other area nursing homes. Lester explained options reviewed include: close the nursing home; sell or lease the nursing home; partner with another provider to take over operations and build a new nursing home; building a new nursing home to be operated by the County; look at expanding the continuum of care through assisted living services; renovate the Nursing Home. Johnson said at the HHS Board meeting on March 12, 2008 a motion was made providing the County should not continue to operate the Nursing Home under the current business model; the County should not build a new Nursing Home a) wage structure is such that it can only be supported with tax levy and b) the care model for the elderly is changing so long term capital investment is not warranted; County should continue to contract for management; County should study renovation and/or specialty care units if union concessions are made for newly hired employees. This motion passed on a vote of 6 to 2. Johnson summarized the January 2008 estimates: for a 72 -bed facility estimated at $10,500,000, revised tax levy was $1.5 million; 50 -bed replacement estimated at $7.3 million, revised tax levy was $1.3 million; and $2.7 million for a 20 -bed assisted living. Lunch recess at 12:40 p.m., reconvened at 1:45 p.m. Supr. Peterson asked if construction of a 20 -unit assisted care and new nursing home with good management would be cost effective to the county. Lester responded it would not breakeven unless there's a change to wages and benefits. Public speakers: Kim DuPre — DuPre highlighted what the county currently pays for outside services for the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing and the incongruities between the support workers who give care to residents. DuPre requested the County Board look at a 72 -bed nursing home and a 20 -bed assisted living to prepare for the future. DuPre read a letter from Loyla Waskul which stated the future need is a 72 -bed facility and noted all employees receive the same benefit package and asked how could the County Board discriminate and change benefits of some but not others. Supr. Struemke requested confirmation from HHS regarding payout to the Nursing Home administrator and the Director of Nursing last year. Supr. Awsumb said to look at tax levy subsidy and level of problems and compare that to an efficient, trouble -fee nursing home with no citations last year, and added that speaks for why outside management should be retained. Norm Matzek requested the board vote no to any recommendation towards privatization, including the cost for contracted Administrator and Director of Nursing positions. Supr. Mehls commented he is not in favor of remodeling a 26 -year old building and would like to see this brought to a head. Motion by Supr. Mehls, 2 " by Supr. King to keep the Nursing Home Page 6of9 operating as a county entity and put this on an advisory referendum for November 4, 2008, and in the meantime, get more information regarding construction and remodeling and appoint a 5- person ad hoc committee to draft exact words of the referendum. Discussion regarding the ad hoc committee which will be a working group to bring back a recommendation to the County Board. Supr. Awsumb stated the question to be asked of the taxpayers needs to be clear. Motion by Supr. Awsumb, 2 " by Supr. Struemke to amend the motion to ask the taxpayers whether St. Croix County shall continue to provide a tax levy subsidy for operating the St. Croix County Nursing Home. Chair Malick confirmed with Supr. Awsumb the amendment keeps the first part of main motion and replaces the proposed question and 5- person committee. Vote on amendment by roll call: Yes —11; No —15. Motion failed. Supervisor Yes No Yes No Yes No Lois Burri X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Brian Hurt en X Esther Wentz John Borup X Julie S eer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurt en X Gordon Awsumb X Don Jordan X William Peavey X Thomas Caflisch X Ron Raymond X Gerald Peterson X Charles Struemke X Cindy Leonard Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf Linda L. Luckey X District 8 - Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Stan Krueger X Chuck Mehls X Ronald Troyer Denise Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 11 15 Wallace hegger X Bill Cranmer X Motion by Supr. Struemke, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to call for the vote and end debate. Motion passed by a show of hands. Vote on main motion by roll call: Yes — 22 No — 4. Motion passes. Supervisor Yes No Yes No Yes No Lois Burri X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Brian Hurt en X Esther Wentz John Borup X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurt en X Gordon Awsumb X Don Jordan X William Peavey X Thomas Caflisch X Ron Raymond X Gerald Peterson X Charles Struemke X Cindy Leonard Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf Linda L. Luckey X District 8 - Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Stan Krueger X Chuck Mehls X Ronald Troyer Denise Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 22 4 Wallace HabheggeT X Bill Cranmer X Mehls left the meeting at 2:52 p.m. Johnson stated he will review referendum questions with other counties that have done this and will review construction costs and will follow up with HHS. Page 7 of 9 Chair Malick stated the Administration Committee will address this and report back a recommendation for this 5- person committee. 11. Remodeling Options for Health Center. Addressed in item 10. 12. Report of February 15 Government Center Lockdown. Sheriff Hillstead reported on a February 15`" incident in which a woman saw a street - clothed man carrying rifles into the Government Center which resulted in a lockdown. The individual with the rifles was a deputy from the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Hillstead noted changes made since the lockdown in carrying in rifles. Notification of the changes is being reviewed along with placing a metal detector at the main entrance. Training sessions will be set up for employees regarding the procedures in the event of a lockdown. Sheriff noted the importance for all employees to wear their badges for identification purposes. Risk Manager Kristen Ziliak reviewed training and changes in the event of a lockdown and training on how to work with hostile customers. Ziliak noted the lack of security cameras in the building and will recommend to the Finance Committee to upgrade this system and added one desktop notification / panic button software has been reviewed. Supr. Awsumb left the meeting at 2:54 p.m. 13. Resolution #13(2008) Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME GGSS Union for 2008 — 2010. Supr. Standafer said the ad hoc bargaining committee consists of himself, Suprs. Leonard and King. Supr. Standafer explained the commonalities to all proposals which include: bereavement leave adjustment — same for all bargaining units; proposing a 3- year contract which relates to health insurance; 2% wage increase as of January 1; and payment method change for health insurance. Supr. Standafer explained the proposed Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and making the transition on a voluntary basis in 2009. HRA details must be in place by July 1, 2008 then an additional wage increase of 1% will be given on July 1 in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Beginning 2011 all employees need to be transitioned over to the HRA plan. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 " by Supr. King to approve labor agreement between St. Croix County and the AFSCME GGSS union for 2008 - 2010. Carried unanimously. 14. Resolution #14(2008) Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Highway Union for 2008 — 2010. Supr. Standafer highlighted, for the positions requiring hazmat endorsement, the County will pay $100 for up to four employees to cover the cost. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 "d by Supr. King to approve labor agreement between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Highway Union for 2008 — 2010. Carried unanimously. 15. Resolution #15(2008) Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Health Center Union for 2008 — 2010. Supr. Standafer highlighted item 6 of appendix section 7 was added which reads: "The parties agree to bargain such issues that may arise in addition to the above referenced payout." Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2 nd by Supr. King to approve the labor agreement between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Health Center Union for 2008 - 2010. Carried unanimously. 16. Resolution #16(2008) Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Human Services Union for 2008 — 2010. Supr. Standafer noted a change to item 7 regarding a change of the Chemical Dependency Counselor "certified" to "licensed ". Motion by Supr. cem er , Page 8 of 9 Standafer, 2`1 by Supr. King to approve the labor agreement between St. Croix County and the AFSCME Human Services Union for 2008 - 2010. Carried unanimously. 17. Resolution #17(2008) Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2009 through 2012. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2 by Supr. Caflisch to approve. This resolution establishes the total annual compensation for services of the elected officials before the earliest time for filing nomination papers for any elective office. The resolution establishes annual compensation for County elected officials whose terms extend from 2009 through 2010 including the County Clerk, Register of Deeds and County Treasurer. Supr. Standafer stated he voted against the request and it has nothing to do with qualification or job performance of the incumbents. He indicated there were no comparisons to other county constitutional officers. County Treasurer Cheryl Slind stated the request is not based on merit, but on Department Head levels of responsibility. Roll call vote: Yes — 20; No — 3. Motion passes. Supervisor Yes No Yes No Yes No Lois Bum X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Brian Hurt en X Esther Wentz John Borup X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurt en X Gordon Awsumb Don Jordan X William Peavey X Thomas Caflisch X Ron Raymond Gerald Peterson X Charles Struernke X Cindy Leonard Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf Linda L. Luckey X District 8 - Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Stan Krueger X Chuck Mehls Ronald Troyer Denise Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 20 3 Wallace Habbegger X Bill Cranmer X 18. Resolution #18(2008) Amending the 2008 Budget for Costs Related to Fourth Judge. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2 nd by Supr. Standafer to approve. Supr. Krueger stated the publication date was missed last time and will be re- published. Carried unanimously. 19. Reply to Supervisor Cranmer's question County Budgeted Capital Outlay Totals 2006 — 2008. Information regarding Supr. Cranmer's question was distributed for review. Supr. Cranmer thanked Pietrick for the work. 20. Proposed Resolution regarding Freezing Senior Citizen Real Estate Taxes — Supr. Struemke. Motion by Supr. Struemke, 2 " by Supr. Mortensen to approve. Supr. Krueger stated the Finance Committee made no recommendation regarding this proposed resolution. This resolution recommends to the Wisconsin State Legislature that they take whatever action necessary to freeze seniors' real estate taxes when they attain the established age for Social Security, and the property owner resides on the property with no other person except a spouse, and/or an immediate family member that is providing necessary care as determined by the appropriate health care provider. Supr. Standafer stated you could not separate one set of taxpayers from another set of taxpayers and requiring younger people to subsidize older people. Supr. King stated many states have this in place. Supr. Peavey and Supr. J. Hurtgen left the meeting at 3:50 p.m. Roll call vote: Yes — 6; No — 16. Motion fails. D- 19 1 200`6 Page 9 of 9 Supervisor Yes No Yes No Yes No Lois Burri X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer X Brian Hurtgen X Esther Wentz John Borup X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurt en Gordon Awsumb Don Jordan X — William Peavey Thomas Caflisch X Ron Raymond Gerald Peterson X Charles Struemke X Cindy Leonard Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf Linda L. Luckey X District 8 - Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Stan Krueger X Chuck Mehls Ronald Troyer Denise Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 6 15 Wallace Habhe ger X Bill Cranmer X Supr. Jordan left at 3:58 p.m. Committee and Department Reports: Building Services Department: Building Services Director Art Tobin reviewed the Building Services Mission Statement. Tobin highlighted the facilities the Building Services Department maintains and provided a history for each building. Types of services performed were reviewed including full preventative and predictive maintenance programs, routine and emergency repairs, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, pneumatic and electronic building temperature control systems, jail security systems, and hardware, all commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, remodeling, light construction, full custodial/janitorial care and grounds keeping. Recent projects and upcoming projects were reviewed including geothermal installation at the Government Center and Jail in Hudson. County Veterans Service Officer: Postponed to April. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: Announcements: Chair Malick indicated Supr. Ruetz's constituent Fred Kuebker requested an announcement that it is very important we maintain a strong Department on Aging and the voice of the aging be heard in our county. Supr. Standafer stated this is the last meeting for a number of Supervisors and he is grateful for opportunity to work with those persons. Supr. Burn thanked her fellow Supervisors. Supr. Mortensen thanked the ad hoc negotiating committee for their work. Adjourn. 4:09 p.m. Clarence W. Malick, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Cindy Campbell, County Clerk Copies of resolutions, ordinances and Department Head reports may be obtained at the St. Croix County Clerk's office.