HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-17-07 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 — 9:00 A.M.
St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Kevin Humphrey, Abundant Life Church, River Falls, 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 20, 2007
2. Date of Next Meeting —May 15, 7:00P.M.. (evening meeting)
3. Rezonings Christopher Kath, Town of St. Joseph, Ag Res to Commercial; Wayne C. Alvermann, Town of
Cylon, Ag to AgRes
4. Mileage and Per Diem
APPOINTMENTS: * *Heath and Human Services: Esther Wentz, Tom Caflisch and Lois Burri;
* *Board of Adjustment: Lindy Luckey, Sue Nelson and Jerome McAllister
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Nursing Home Report
2. *Resolution regarding Long Term Care Redesign in St. Croix County
3. *Consideration of County Barn Lease
4. Resolution to Incorporate the City of New Richmond Outdoor Recreation Plan into the St. Croix
County Outdoor Recreation Plan
5. Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant Funds to Renovate and Redevelop St. Croix County Park
System Facilities
6. *Resolution to Sell County Property - Oak Ridge Property (Town of Stanton)
7. *Amendment to St. Croix County Ordinance No. 749(2007) to correct section number
8. * Resolution to Approve County Organization Restructuring Building Services Director Position to
Report to Administrative Coordinator Position
9. County Board Goals Review Session — *move meeting to room 1259
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Land & Water Conservation and Parks; Planning and Zoning
Department; Register of Deeds; Administration Committee Report — Consideration of Decorum Bylaw
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Stewardship Week Proclamation
ADJOURN
(Items may be taken in different order)
* Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda* * Late Changes and Additions
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting April 17, 2007
Invocation given by Pastor Kevin Humphrey of Abundant Life Church in River Falls, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance
recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m.
Roll call: 28 present; 3 absent and excused: Supr. Dowd, Supr. Mortensen, and Supr. Troyer. Supr. Standafer arrived at
9:10 a.m. and Supr. Jordan arrived at 9:11 a.m.
Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported no proposals were received
for the 16 acre parcel in New Richmond. Whiting noted three upcoming retirements: Communications Director Gary
Kollman, Facilities Manager Ralph Robole and Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Bob Klanderman. These positions
have been advertised along with the Human Resource Administrator position. Whiting reported the PTO donation policy
has been agreed to by all collective bargaining units except for one and he expects to receive the final one in the next few
days. The Barsness Consulting firm has placed a notice in the county newspapers soliciting input from Supervisors'
constituents regarding the excess Government Center property.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Ruetz to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of the
March 20, 2007 County Board Session; setting the next County Board meeting for May 15, 2007; approving rezoning
Ordinance 4750(2007) for Christopher Kath, Town of St. Joseph, rezoning property from Ag- Residential to Commercial
and Ordinance 4751(2007) for Wayne C. Alvermann, Town of Cylon, rezoning property from Ag to Ag- Residential;
approving mileage and per diem for March 2007 in the amount of $6,503.62. Carried unanimously.
Appointments: None
Communications Director Gary Kollman was asked to come forward. Supr. Mehls thanked Kollman for his years of
service at St. Croix County and his good work and noted cost savings by using Kollman's expertise rather than
consultants. Supr. Mehls presented a letter of appreciation from APCO. Chair Malick presented a plaque from the
county and thanked Kollman for his service to St. Croix County. Kollman thanked the Supervisors. Applause.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Nursing Home Report. Human Services Director Fred Johnson reported the next Nursing Home Review
committee meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on May 14 at the Government Center. On April IO two meetings were
conducted by the committee. First, a tour of the facility and lunch were held with staff from Christian Community Homes
(CCH); and second, a regular meeting of the review committee was held later that day. Johnson stated the committee will
continue to negotiate with CCH until an agreement is reached. Once an agreement is reached the information will be made
public. Johnson explained the Health and Human Services Board's role is to review the approval process. The County
Board will have the final approval. Supr. Struemke asked what the committee is striving for. Chair Malick suggested
Supervisors attend the Nursing Home Review Committee closed session meetings.
Resolution #8(2007) regarding Long Term Care Redesign in St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr.
Burri to approve. This resolution provides St. Croix County elects to not create a new licensed Care Management
Organization that would bear the finance risk for all Long Term Care covered services and that St. Croix County plans to
be ready with other area counties to request that the state Department of Health and Family Services issue a Request for
Proposal for a Care Management Organization to provide redesigned Long Term Care services in the area. Johnson stated
this resolution comes from the Health and Human Services Board and Council on Aging as a joint resolution. This
resolution is supported by Long Term Support Advisory Committee. Supr. Awsumb noted the resolution states St. Croix
County encourages competition in the open procurement process for the request for proposals and has sent a letter to that
effect to Secretary Hayden dated March 21, 2007. He added the State has taken an arbitrary position regarding this and it
was inconsistent with what the Federal Government Medicaid people indicated in a conference call. It is important to be
aware of this because long term costs and health care costs are not held down by excluding competition. Motion by Supr.
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Cranmer, 2nd by Supr. Struemke to amend page 2, in the paragraph beginning with 'Now, therefore, be it resolved," to
strike in the third line, "plans to be" and substitute "is ". Vote on amendment carried unanimously. Supr. Struemke
asked what the general financial impact is if the decision is not to go with the State's plan. Johnson stated he intends to
complete full fiscal analysis and bring back to the County Board. Johnson added Health and Human Services Board has
discussed three options: 1) to continue with what the County is doing which currently has 150 adults on a wait list; 2) to
join a consortium to ask the State to release an RFP and be part of the process, but embedded is negotiating the financial
impact; 3) buy down the wait list which has an estimated cost of $1.3 — $1.4 million for those on the wait list which would
served approximately the 155 people on the wait list. Johnson expressed concern with the county's growth and with
buying down the wait list more people apply that meet the criteria and are eligible and the wait list has a tendency to grow
back. Johnson confirmed this resolution confirms the county is ready, but will bring back another resolution to the
County Board with exactly what the Board would be authorizing. Carried.
2. Consideration of County Barn Lease. Chair Malick stated the Health and Human Services Board and Finance
Committee passed a motion to proceed to execute a new lease for the vacant barn on the County Farm property. Fred
Johnson stated there is a new development regarding the barn area. Johnson stated after review of the area by the
Building Services Department it was discovered that the manure pit berm is eroding and the pit has partially collapsed. At
the request of Building Services, Land and Water staff viewed the area and Bob Heise reported the manure pit would need
to be totally replaced. The cost could exceed $40,000. Supr. Wentz stated this is a potential revenue source however a
decision should be delayed to see if other options are available. Heise recommended placing fence around facility for
safety purposes.
3. Resolution #9(2007) to Incorporate the City of New Richmond Outdoor Recreation Plan into the St. Croix
County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Burri to approve. Carried unanimously.
4. Resolution #10(2007) Authorizing Application for Grant Funds to Renovate and Redevelop St. Croix
County Park System Facilities. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Burn to approve. Supr. Raymond explained
this is an application for a grant for park improvement for $100,000. St. Croix County would be required to budget fifty
percent as a local share. This resolution authorizes application for fifty percent matching grants and assistance from the
Wisconsin DNR under the Land Water Conservation Fund. Supr. Raymond stated it is important to continue to improve
parks. The $50,000 match will come forward in the budget process. There is no a commitment at this time to spend
$50,000. Carried unanimously.
5. Resolution #11(2007) to Sell County Property Commonly Known as the Oak Ridge Property (Town of
Stanton) to the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service. Chair Malick announced Mark
Borgstrom is present and has delivered an offer to purchase on this property for $13,000. A cashier's check from
WESTconsin Credit Union accompanies his offer in the amount of $1,300. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr.
Peavey to approve the resolution to sell county property to the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife
Service. Raymond stated this 75 -acre parcel is part of the inventory of county property and is located in the Town of
Stanton. Two of the 75 acres are solid ground surrounded by public land owned by Wisconsin DNR and US Fish and
Wildlife. Its present use is for water fowl production. Discussion regarding a transfer to private ownership and access.
Corporation Counsel stated with landlocked property, the property owner who sells the land must provide access to the
property. Chair Malick noted an addition to the resolution which provides the County Clerk and County Board Chair are
authorized to execute the purchase agreement and warranty deed. Motion by Supr. Burn, 2nd by Supr. Raymond to amend
to add the additional language. Timmerman stated the language was a provision required by U.S. Fish and Wildlife. The
County has the authority to transfer or convey any real estate to any governmental entity without going through the
bidding process if conveyed for public purpose. Supr. Ruetz stated the County has owned this land for approximately
sixty years. Vote on amendment carried unanimously. Action on main motion as amended carried unanimously. Chair
Malick stated the County Clerk will return the offer and earnest money to Mr. Borgstrom.
6. Ordinance #752(2007) Amendment to St. Croix County Ordinance No. 749(2007) to correct section
number. Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to approve. Supr. Habhegger stated there were no changes to
ordinance except to correct section number. Carried unanimously.
7. Resolution to Approve County Organization Restructuring Building Services Director Position to Report
to Administrative Coordinator Department. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Standafer to approve. Supr.
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Norton - Bauman expressed concerns regarding adding more duties under the Administrative Coordinator's position. Supr.
Krueger stated this was approved by the Finance Committee which looked at daily operations and reporting directly to the
Administration Coordinator. Supr. Raymond expressed concerns about incremental reorganization and placing more
responsibilities to the Finance Committee and Administrative Coordinator. Supr. Speer requested a roll call vote. Motion
fails: Yes — 12; No — 16 (voting no: Burri, B. Hurtgen, Speer, J. Hurtgen, Peavey, Peterson, Grant, Mehls, King, Wentz,
Marzolf, Norton - Bauman, Rebholz, Borup, Raymond, Gunderson).
8. County Board Goals Review Session — move meeting to room 1259. At 11:45 a.m. the County Board
Supervisors moved to Room 1259 to review internal goals set in 2006.
Committee and Department Reports:
Land & Water Conservation and Parks: Bob Heise, Director of Land and Water Conservation and Parks Department
highlighted the past year's activities including the new Glen Hills fishing pier. Heise provided park user fees
comparisons. 2006 user fees for Glen Hills: $80,442, Homestead Park: $26,197, and Troy Beach: $10,925. Heise
highlighted the timber harvest. Total revenue was $115,230. Heise thanked Supr. Ruetz for this work and expertise on
the timber project. Heise explained other projects and the working lands initiative action plan. Heise distributed a guide
titled "An Introduction to Groundwater in St. Croix County" provided by the UW Extension office. Heise thanked the
Supervisors, Finance and the Land and Water Conservation committees and his dedicated staff.
Chair Malick read the Proclamation proclaiming April 29 to May 6, 2007 as Stewardship Week.
Planning and Zoning Department: Dave Fodroczi, Director of Planning and Zoning Department highlighted programs in
Planning and Zoning including County Plan Implementation, Rural Living Guide, St. Croix River Crossing Mitigation,
Hudson Sewer Service Area Plan, County Property Inventory & Site Plans and Intergovernmental Cooperation, and
recycling programs. Fodroczi stated the St. Croix County Recycling Program received the 2007 award from the
Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin for outstanding achievement in education. Code Administration and Land Information
program areas were reviewed. Real Property Description program showed a lower volume in the real estate market. He
noted 2,159 new parcels were added in 2006. Fodroczi explained the transfer from Real Property to the Treasurer's
Office of property tax statement processing. Fodroczi thanked the Supervisors, Planning and Zoning Committee, Board
of Adjustment and his staff.
Supr. Gunderson requested maps or property descriptions and information of the county -owned land inventory.
Register of Deeds: Kay Walsh Register of Deeds stated she has served 13 years as the St. Croix County Register of Deeds
and a total of 29 years in the Register of Deeds office. Walsh indicated the Register of Deeds office felt the effect of the
downturn in the economy this past year. Total 2006 revenues were $618,926 less than in 2005, a 20.33% decrease. Walsh
reported on April 6, 2006 her office began accepting real estate documents for recording electronically. This will reduce
postage costs, provide faster service and reduce the handling of paper. Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Returns may also
be filed electronically. Through an RFP process a vendor was selected to scan aperture cards. All cards were scanned and
now they are working on importing them into the data base. Walsh thanked her team, the IT Department, the Planning
and Zoning Committee and the County Board for their support.
Administration Committee Report — Consideration of Decorum Bylaw: Supr. Caflisch stated the Administration
Committee reviewed the decorum bylaw and found it to be sufficient. Supr. Struemke stated the Administration
Committee did not give adequate consideration to the resolution provided. He added an important part of the resolution is
to make committee chairs compliant and act in the same manner as this body directs the County Board Chair to act. Supr.
Struemke stated he intends to resubmit the resolution at a later date.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Cindy Campbell reported rezoning
hearings scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Committee: Larry and Mary Bauer, Ag to Ag -Res in the Town of Troy;
one new rezoning application submitted but not scheduled for hearing: Danial Wine, Town of Baldwin Ag II to Ag -Res;
Daniel and Amy Haase, Town of Warren, Ag -Res to Commercial; Arthur Moore, Town of Cylon, Ag to Ag -Res.
Announcements: Supr. Krueger stated the Northwest draft horse annual plowing contest will be held May 5 next to the
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Bass Lake Cheese Factory.
Supr. Standafer asked to comment on item 3 regarding the county barn. He stated it has been 18 years since there has
been a herd at the county farm. He feels unless there is a milking herd in buildings, there is no use for the barn. He
expressed concern regarding the long term liability issue as well as repairs and maintenance on buildings. Supr. Standafer
stated it would be an improvement to the site by having buildings removed and requested action. Chair Malick referred
this back to the Finance Committee and directed the Finance Committee to consider a resolution for the May County
Board meeting. Supr. Standafer suggested an RFP for the building in an attempt to recognize salvage value and clear the
site to increase the value. Supr. Krueger confirmed the request is for all farm structures on this property.
Adjourn. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m. (after goal review)
Clarence W. Malick, 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.
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