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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-17-08 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008 — 7:00 P.M. St. Croix County Government Center —1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: *Gilbert Asembo Oduori of North 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 — May 20, 2008 2. Date of Next Meeting —July 15, 2008 — 7,90 p. m. *9: 00 a. m. 3. Rezoning —dames and Jennifer Krueger request to rezone property from Ag- Residential to Commercial, Town of Springfield 4. Mileage and Per Diem APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of County Supervisor District 8 2. Introduction of ADRC Manager Brad Beckman 3. Resolution Urging a Ban on the Artificial Feeding of Deer 4. *2009 Budget Review COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Health and Human Services, Planning and Zoning Department 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 7/15/08 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting June 17, 2008 Invocation given by Gilbert Asembo Oduori of North Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Rebholz at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: 29 present; absent and excused Supr. Marzolf and 1 vacancy (District 8) Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported 2009 budget preparation is underway. Department Heads will be receiving budget instructions and will be instructed to prepare a normal budget, and a budget with a 5% reduction and a budget with a 10% reduction. Budgets are to be completed in August. Whiting stated the Finance Committee has been reviewing options for borrowing. Whiting highlighted building maintenance issues and noted the barn on the County Farm property is nearly completely razed. Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Schrank, 2 "d by Supr. Borup to adopt the consent agenda approving the May 20, 2008 County Board proceedings; setting the next County Board meeting for July 15, 2008; approving Ordinance #772(2008) for James and Jennifer Krueger to rezone property from Ag- Residential to Commercial in the Town of Springfield; there was no mileage and per diem report available. Carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS: None OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of County Supervisor District 8. Chair Rebholz announced the following individuals have expressed interest in serving as St. Croix County Supervisor for District 8. Chair Rebholz asked each candidate to introduce themselves and provide a brief background. Present were James Geurkink, Town of Stanton; Gregory Tellijohn, Town of Erin Prairie; and Mark Borgstrom, Town of Stanton. After each candidate spoke, Supervisors voted by secret ballot for the candidate of their choice. Chair Rebholz stated a majority vote is necessary. Results: Tellijohn received 13 votes, Geurkink 10, and Borgstrom 6. A second ballot was distributed. Results: Tellijohn received 15 votes and Geurkink received 14. Chair Rebholz announced Tellijohn received the majority of votes. County Clerk Campbell administered the oath of office. Applause. 2. Introduction of ADRC Manager Brad Beckman. ADRC Manager Brad Beckman introduced himself and provided a brief background. Beckman answered questions from Supr. Cranmer regarding the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC). 3. Resolution #21(2008) Urging a Ban on the Artificial Feeding of Deer. Motion by Supr. Ruetz, 2 " by Supr. Post to approve. This resolution supports a ban on the artificial feeding of deer in St. Croix County and throughout Wisconsin and appeals to the State s June 17, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Legislature to enact legislation that would ban the artificial feeding of deer. Supr. Ruetz encouraged the passing of this resolution. Supr. Hermsen spoke in opposition of the resolution citing state statutes and information from the Department of Natural Resource (DNR) website. Supr. Hermsen felt landowners should have this right. Supr. Ruetz rebutted stating sportsmen oppose feeding deer and added homeowners complain regarding loss of plants around their homes due to deer. Supr. Malick requested Dr. Mike Reiter of Sportsmen Alliance to give pros and cons. Reiter resides in Supr. Mortensen's district who agreed to have Reiter speak. Reiter stated the DNR is opposed to baiting and feeding deer. Reiter expressed concerns regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) which is not transmitted to humans and TB which is a bacterium and is highly contagious. Discussion regarding feeding deer in city limits. Supr. Hermsen stated there is no need to impose a law against every citizen but encouraged educating citizens regarding this issue. Supr. Ruetz called for the question. Chair Rebholz requested a vote on the motion to approve the resolution. Carried. 4. 2009 Budget Review. Supr. Standafer, Chair of the Finance Committee, reviewed the proposed 2009 budget summary. Prior to the review, Supr. Standafer invited County Board members to an informal reception on June 24`" at Citizens State Bank in Hudson to celebrate his retirement. Supr. Standafer stated the summary is not a result of a decision but is being presented in advance to show projections. Supr. Standafer noted revenue changes due to the reduction in sales tax. Departments will be asked to present a budget and two other budgets — one showing a 5% reduction and one showing a 10% reduction. Supr. Standafer stated $2.8 million in surplus was applied to the 2008 budget and indicated a surplus is not available for the 2009 budget. Calculations for 2009 showed estimates in operating levy with an increase of two percent or $90.5 million. Supr. Standafer stated we know what we can levy based on property tax and a two percent levy limit. Standafer reviewed capital expenditures in 2008 and stated sources and uses are out of balance by $1.4 million; this does not include personnel expenses. Supr. Standafer asked how and where do reductions come from and how do we prioritize? Supr. G. Peterson would like a percentage of the budget applied to personnel costs. Supr. Norton - Bauman reminded Supervisors the County is locked in at a cost at current staffing levels. Supr. Sather stated the summary shows 2008 capital outlay at $1.3 million and $0 for 2009. Supr. Malick suggested looking at cost savings now to aid in a carryover for next year. Committee and Department Reports: Health and Human Services: Director of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fred Johnson provided the HHS 2007 annual report. Johnson highlighted the HHS roles and responsibilities to fill the health and human service needs in St. Croix County. Johnson briefly reviewed each department in HHS and highlighted case loads, services and federal funding. Johnson reviewed Long Term Support and Long Term Care Reform and reviewed the advantages of ADRC. Johnson noted a backlog in Economic Support partly because of the economy and Badger Care Plus. Johnson reviewed the Nursing Home mission statement and noted receipt of a citation - free notification from the state in 2007 in health and engineering. In 2008 the Nursing Home received a citation -free survey in health and minor engineering citations which have been s ` June 17, 2008 Page 3 of 3 corrected. Johnson complimented the nursing home staff and contracted staff. Johnson stated with respect to the nursing home there are two pieces regarding the levy; one supports the day - to -day operations, and one is needed to support capital. Applause. Planning and Zoning: Director of Planning and Zoning Dave Fodroczi highlighted planning and recycling areas. Implementation activities include town comprehensive planning and town ordinance development rezoning reviews, transportation projects and updating the County Plan. Fodroczi reviewed 2007 ordinance amendments and county plan project updates. Review of recycling program. Fodroczi stated the county recycled 6,114 tons in 26 communities. The program was funded with annual state grant in the amount of $272,570. Code Administration reviewed and zoning ordinance highlighted. Land Information program areas reviewed including Real Property Description duties. Fodroczi highlighted the Land Information website which provides real estate tax information, parcel maps, aerial maps, etc. Fodroczi thanked the County Board and Planning and Zoning Committee. Applause. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell reported a Planning and Zoning Committee rezoning application submitted but not scheduled for a hearing for Thomas Pietsch Estate to rezone approximately 52 acres from Agricultural to Agricultural II in the Town of Cylon and Tony and Deanna Lind to rezone approximately 2.3 acres from Agricultural to Agricultural- Residential in the Town of Baldwin. Announcements: Chair Rebholz announced consideration of cancelling the July County Board meeting. If there is a July meeting, it will begin at 9:00 a.m. County Clerk Campbell reminded Supervisors the 2008 Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Conference is scheduled for October 12 — 14 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Campbell will register Supervisors planning to attend. The deadline to register at a discounted rate is September 12 Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Roger Rebholz, 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.