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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-15-08 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 — 9:00 A.M. St. Croix County Government Center — 110 1 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Deacon Ken Schaefer, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hudson, Wisconsin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OATH OF OFFICE — ST. CROIX COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO DEPARTING COUNTY SUPERVISORS 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 18, 2008 2. Date of Next Meeting —May 20, 2008 at 7:00 p. m. (evening meeting) 3. Rezonings - *Eric Larson rezone from Ag -Res to Commercial, Town of Hammond (correction to Ordinance No. 9768(2008)) 4. Mileage and Per Diem APPOINTMENTS: ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ELECTED COMMITTEES: ❖ Chair appoints two tellers for election of officers ❖ * Chair- pro -tern appointed will announce that the next order of business will be the election of the County Board Chairman for a 2 -year term (per Wisconsin Statutes 59.12) ❖ * Chair- pro -tem will call for nominations from the floor ❖ Nominees will address Board by responding to questions in Bylaws Article III. A. ❖ Voting will be by secret ballot ❖ Upon the election of the County Board Chair, who will take the Chair at this time, the Vice Chair will be elected ELECTION OF ELECTED COMMITTEES: Finance — 5 Transportation — 5 Public Protection — 5 Agriculture and Extension — 5 OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Preview of April 21 County Board Goal Setting Meeting 2. Administration Committee Recommendation Regarding Nursing Home Advisory Election Question Assignment 3. *Approval of Government Center and Health and Human Services/Nursing Home Security Measures and Expenses 4. *Resolution Requesting the State of Wisconsin to Increase Reimbursement Payments Made by the Department of Corrections for State Probation and Parole Prisoners Held County Jails COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Planning & Zening Departme ; Register of Deeds; Veterans Service Office COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS: Elected Committees - select next meeting date ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions OFFICIAL — approved 5120108 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting April 15, 2008 Invocation given by Deacon Ken Schaefer of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m. Oath of Office: Judge Lundell, Judge Vlack and Judge Needham conducted the oath of office. Roll call: 28 Present; 2 absent and excused — Supr. Peter Post and Supr. Cranmer; one vacancy - District 8. Presentation of Plaques to Departing County Supervisors. Chair Malick read a note from former Supervisor Ron Raymond who indicated he's unable to attend and expressed his appreciation to the County Board. Chair Malick recognized departing County Board Supervisors Lois Burn, Brian Hurtgen, Chuck Mehls, Wallace Habhegger, Gordon Awsumb, Tom Caflisch, Chuck Struemke, Ron Troyer, Don Jordan, Ron Raymond, Stan Krieger and Denise Gunderson and thanked them for their contributions to the County and service as St. Croix County Supervisors. Lois Burn and Brian Hurtgen were present to receive their plaque. Applause. Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting welcomed the new supervisors and reported an orientation and tour were held last week for the new supervisors. Whiting highlighted security measures for the Government Center and Health and Human Services Building in New Richmond. Whiting reported research is being done to replace the chiller at the Government Center; one option is a geothermal system. Whiting noted there is a goal setting packet on the desks prepared by Marilyn Pash for the April 21 Goal Setting Session. Whiting stated WCA has its west regional meeting on April 28 in Eau Claire which is held for new County Board Chairs. Whiting reminded Supervisors upcoming meetings will contain department budget information. Review of Agenda: Chair Malick reviewed the agenda. He reminded Supervisors a convener needs to be appointed for each committee so there's someone responsible for submitting an agenda until election of officers is completed. Consent Agenda: Supr. Norton - Bauman noted Supr. Troyer's absence was not noted in the March County Board proceedings. County Clerk Campbell will add Supr. Troyer to the list of supervisors absent from the March 18 County Board meeting. Motion by Supr. Ruetz, 2nd by Supr. Sather to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of the March 18, 2008 County Board Session; setting the next County Board meeting for April 21, 2008 (Goal Setting Session) and May 20, 2008 (regular meeting); approving rezoning for Eric Larson, Town of Hammond, Ag/Residential to Commercial (Ordinance #771(2008) correcting Ordinance No. 768(2008)); and approving County Board Mileage and Per Diem for February 2008 in the amount of $5,360.25 and March 2008 in the amount of $7,239.08. Carried unanimously. Election of Officers and Elected Committees: Chair Malick explained the procedure of the election process and appointed Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting and Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman as election tellers. A Supervisor must receive a majority of votes (15) to be elected to an office or committee. The Board Rules and Bylaws state the top three vote - getters for Chair or Vice Chair go on after the first round. He noted Roberts Rules do not require nominations to be seconded, although the county's custom is to allow them. Chair Malick asked current Vice Chair King to serve as chair pro -tem for the election of the Chair. April 15, 2008 Page 2 of 6 Chairman of the Board: Vice Chair King asked for nominations for Chair. Supr. Standafer nominated Supr. Malick. Supr. Norton - Bauman nominated Supr. Rebholz. Supr. King asked for nominations three times. Nominations were closed. Prior to voting, the candidates addressed three questions which are in the St. Croix County Board of Supervisor Rules and Bylaws. Questions were: As County Board Chairperson, what will be your major objectives and priorities? If you are elected, are there things you will try to change or do differently as County Board Chairperson? How would you describe the style you will use in working with your fellow supervisors, county committees and county staff? Supr. Malick addressed the County Board first with Supr. Rebholz following. Supr. Malick received 8 votes; Supr. Rebholz received 20 votes. Supr. Rebholz was elected as Chair. Chair Rebholz thanked the County Board Supervisors and thanked Supr. Malick. Applause. Vice Chair: Chair Rebholz asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Supr. Ruetz nominated Supr. King. Supr. Standafer nominated Supr. Malick. Chair Rebholz called for nominations three times. Supr. King received 21 votes; Supr. Malick received 7 votes. Supr. King was elected as Vice Chair. Vice Chair King thanked the Supervisors. Applause. Supr. Luckey suggested before voting for individuals nominated to elected committees, those individuals introduce themselves and provide a brief statement. Finance Committee: Successful candidates must have a majority vote and, if more rounds of voting are needed, the lowest vote - getter will be dropped. There are five members on each elected committee so Supervisors are to vote for up to five candidates. Supr. Ruetz nominated Supr. Norton Bauman who received 25 votes Supr. King nominated Supr. Wentz who received 25 votes Supr. Mortensen nominated Supr. Malick who received 20 votes Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. Sather who received 24 votes Supr. Leonard nominated Supr. Standafer who received 21 votes Supr. Speer nominated Supr. Raebel who received 19 votes After the nominations were made, Chair Rebholz declared nominations closed for the Finance Committee. Those nominated introduced themselves and gave a brief statement. Elected to Finance Committee: Suprs. Norton - Bauman, Wentz, Malick, Sather, Standafer. Transportation Committee: After nominations were made, Chair Rebholz announced nominations are closed. Each Supervisor nominated was asked to introduce himself and gave a brief statement. Supr. Marzolf nominated Supr. G. Peterson who received 22 votes Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. King who received 25 votes Supr. G Peterson nominated Supr. Rebholz who received 24 votes Supr. Mortensen nominated Supr. Schrank who received 15 votes Supr. Peavey nominated Supr. J Hurtgen who received 8 votes Supr. King nominated Supr. Demulling who received 18 votes Supr. Peterson nominated Supr. Grant who received 25 votes Elected to the Transportation Committee: Suprs. G. Peterson, King, Rebholz, Demulling, Grant. , April 15, 2008 Page 3 of 6 Public Protection: After nominations were made, Chair Rebholz announced nominations are closed. Each Supervisor nominated introduced himself /herself and gave a brief statement. Supr. G. Peterson nominated Supr. Speer who received 24 votes Supr. Luckey nominated Supr. Leonard who received 24 votes Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. Larson who received 21 votes Supr. Schrank nominated Supr. Mortensen who received 13 votes Supr. Malick nominated Supr. Borup who received 23 votes Supr. Hermsen nominated Supr. Kolbe who received 7 votes Supr. Sather nominated Supr. Gunderson who received 21 votes Elected to Public Protection: Suprs. Speer, Leonard, Larson, Borup, Gunderson. Agriculture and Extension: After the nominations were made, Chair Rebholz closed the nominations. Each Supervisor nominated introduced himself /herself and gave a brief statement. Supr. Cranmer arrived at 10:57 a.m. 29 Present — 1 absent; 1 vacancy. Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. Marzolf who received 24 votes Supr. G. Peterson nominated Supr. Peavey who received 28 votes Supr. Leonard nominated Supr. Luckey who received 26 votes Supr. David Peterson nominated Supr. Ruetz who received 25 votes Supr. Ruetz nominated Supr. D. Peterson who received 17 votes Supr. King nominated Supr. Raebel who received 18 votes Elected to Agriculture and Extension: Suprs. Marzolf, Peavey, Luckey, Ruetz and Raebel. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Preview of April 21 County Board Goal Setting Meeting. Whiting stated the goal setting packet contains last year's results and encouraged Supervisors review the packet. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at WITC on April 21st. Marilyn Pash will facilitate the session. 2. Administration Committee Recommendation Regarding Nursing Home Advisory Referendum Question Assignment. Supr. Malick stated this matter was referred to the Administration Committee to report back with a recommendation for how to create the ad hoc committee. The Administration Committee had two people in attendance which was chaired by Vice Chair King. Supr. Standafer was present and Malick, as County Board Chair, filled in to create a quorum. The decision of the Administration Committee was to recommend the new Administration Committee be the committee in charge of bringing back to the County Board a proposed question for the referendum. Supr. Wentz reported HHS Director Fred Johnson has contacted the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) in regard to other referenda in the state and is gathering information. Wentz suggested an ad hoc committee be appointed and have representation from each part of the county with one at -large member. Supr. Standafer stated this was discussed at length at the Administration Committee meeting which looked historically at referendum questions handled by the Administration Committee, and this falls in the framework of this committee's responsibility. The motion was to recommend to the County Board, whoever is appointed to the Administration Committee, draft language for County Board approval with a deadline not later than July 2008. Supr. Norton- Bauman stated the March County Board motion was to appoint a five - person ad hoc committee to draft exact words of the referendum and bring back k April 15, 2008 Page 4 of 6 the recommendation to the County Board. Chair Rebholz stated he will work with Vice Chair King to decide appointments to the ad hoc committee. 3. Approval of Government Center and Health and Human Services/Nursing Home Security Measures and Expenses. Whiting stated there's a memo from Risk Manager Kristen Ziliak which went to the Finance Committee containing consideration for Government Center and Health and Human Services/Nursing Home security measures. The Finance Committee approved $2,500 for card swipes at the Nursing Home employee entrance. Considerations for the Government Center include additional security cameras, desktop notification software and additional card swipes totaling an estimated $60,000. Ziliak stated the Safety Committees for the Government Center and HHS have been addressing safety issues in the buildings. As a result of the lockdown at the Government Center, some security issues have been pushed to the forefront. Ziliak reviewed equipment needs for the Government Center and HHS. Emergency Communications Director Casey Swetlik explained the current camera system which was purchased through a grant. The Finance Committee recommended exploring adding eight more licenses and expanding to sixteen cameras for future expansion. This increased the original estimated from $10,039 to $11,830 for the cameras. Discussion regarding additional cameras. Swetlik indicated there are no federal or state grants available at this time for purchasing the cameras. Motion by Supr. Schrank, 2 nd by Supr. Cranmer to give permission of $60,000 to move ahead to purchase the equipment needed for the cameras for the first and second floors. Supr. Hermsen asked if items can be divided out to lessen the burden on the unbudgeted items. Supr. G. Peterson asked how this will be financed. Ziliak explained this is coming to the County Board to either come out of the Contingency Fund, or out of the Liability Fund which will be allocated back to departments. Motion by Supr. G. Peterson to postpone this matter until July 1, 2008. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 " d by Supr. Kolbe to postpone action until the May County Board meeting. Supr. Kolbe stated increase in security is important and would agree to delay action for only one month to assist the County Board in obtaining a better understanding of what is needed. Supr. Malick suggested showing the Lynx notification software next month to the County Board. Supr. G. Peterson expressed the need to provide the County Board with data to figure out and recommend how to finance the purchases. Ziliak provided details regarding the card swipes and the need for additional panels to add card swipes. Chair Rebholz clarified $60,000 is the amount needed for the Government Center. Discussion regarding competitive bidding. Building Services Director Art Tobin explained the card swipe system was installed by a sole proprietor. Roll call vote on motion to postpone: Yes — 10; No — 19. Motion failed. Supervisor Yes No Supervisor Yes No Supervisor Yes No 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 Hurtgen x David Peterson X Steve Hermsen X William Peavey X David Ostness X Ken Kolbe X Gerald Peterson X Lorin Sather X Cindy Leonard X Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf X Linda L. Luckey X District 8 Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Shane Demulling X Rogcr Larson x Peter Post Laura Gunderson X Richard King x Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 10 19 Frederick Horne X Bill Cranmer x April 15, 2008 Page 5 of 6 Supr. Standafer left the meeting 12:20 p.m. — 28 Present. Roll call vote on main motion: Yes — 22; No— 6. Carried. Supervisor Yes No Supervisor Yes Na Supervisor Yes No Dan Racbel X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer Alfred Schrank X Esther Wentz X John Borup x Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick x Joe Hurtgen X David Peterson X I Steve Hermsen x William Peavey X David Ostness X Ken Kolbe x Gerald Peterson X Lorin Sather X Cindy Leonard X Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf X Linda L. Luckey X District 8 Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Shane Demulling X Roger Larson X Peter Post Laura Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 22 6 Frederick Horne X Bill Cranmer X Ziliak presented proposals for the HHS facility in New Richmond including a card swipe for the employee entrance to the Nursing Home estimated at $2,500 and migration to a single public entrance for the HHS facility which includes security cameras, buzzer and ADA opener for main hallway access doors estimated at $28,000. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen to approve expenditure of $28,000 for a single public entrance at the HHS facility. Tobin explained entrances during normal business hours and after hours. The expenditure of $2,500 for card swipes was authorized by the Finance Committee. Supr. Hermsen asked why this could not be included in next year's budget. Ziliak explained this has been identified as a need to be addressed immediately in response to concerns of employees. Roll call: Yes - 24; No — 4. Carried. Supervisor Yes No Supervisor Yes No Supervisor Yes No Dan Raebel X John Mortensen X Daryl Standafer Alfred Schrank X Esther Wentz X John Borup X Julie Speer X Eugene Ruetz X Clarence Malick X Joe Hurtgen X David Peterson X Steve Hermsen x William Peavey X David Ostness X Ken Kolbe X Gerald Peterson X Lorin Sather X Cindy Leonard X Charles Grant X Richard Marzolf X Linda L. Luckey x District 8 Vacant Sharon Norton - Bauman X Shane Demulling X Roger Larson X Peter Post Laura Gunderson X Richard King X Roger Rebholz X TOTAL 24 4 Frederick Horne X Bill Cranmer X 4. Resolution #19(2008) Requesting the State of Wisconsin to Increase Reimbursement Payments Made by the Department of Corrections for State Probation and Parole Prisoners Held in County Jails. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen to approve. This resolution requests the State of Wisconsin appropriate a sum sufficient to cover the actual per person per day costs to counties for holding persons in custody of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections pending disposition of parole, extended supervision or probation revocation proceedings. Carried unanimously. April 15, 2008 Page 6 of 6 Supr. Raebel left at 12:45 p.m. Annual Committee and Department Reports: Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds Kay Walsh highlighted changes and advancement over the last 14 years. Walsh announced after 31 years in the Register of Deeds office with the last 14 service as the Register of Deeds for St. Croix County, she is retiring December 31, 2008. Walsh announced Geri Campbell, her First Deputy will seek election of the office of the Register of Deeds and is well - qualified. Walsh thanked her staff, various departments and the County Board for their support. Supr. Cranmer complimented the Register of Deeds department. Applause. Veterans Service Office: St. Croix County Veteran Service Officer Merlin Blaisdell provided a written report. Blaisdell stated he began his employment with St. Croix County on December 31, 2007. He thanked the County Board for supporting veterans in St. Croix County and announced the 128 infantry from New Richmond and River Falls is being deployed sometime next spring. Blaisdell thanked Lorin Sather and the Veterans Service staff for smooth transition. Applause. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell reported she did not have any rezoning requests and read a letter from Paul Grause(sp) encouraging the County Board consider a program for collection of unused pills and drugs so they are not being put into wastewater; and to consider support in adding a bridge to crossover I -94 somewhere between the Carmichael Road bridge and the l l Street bridge. Announcements: Chair Rebholz announced elected committees should agree after the County Board meeting on the next meeting date. Supr. Mortensen announced a benefit for veterans is scheduled for May 2„d at Ready Randy's in New Richmond. Adjourn. Chair Rebholz adjourned the meeting at 12:57 p.m. Roger Rebholz, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Cindy Campbell, County Clerk Copies of resolutions and ordinances may be obtained at the St. Croix County Clerk's office.