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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 07-17-07 Amended NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007 — 7:00 P.M. St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: * *Deacon Ken Schaefer, St. Patrick's Catholic 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 dune 19, 2007 2. Date of Next Meeting *August 7, 20079:00 a.m. A'06gwst 21, 200; 9. 3. Rezonings 4. Mileage and Per Diem APPOINTMENTS: *Health and Human Services: Dr. Glenn Hoberg OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Supr. Awsumb Request to Hear Witnesses on Bettendorf Zoning 2. *Resolution authorizing the Highway Department to Pave the St. Croix Industries Parking Lot 3. Ron Lockwood, Coordinator of Long Term Support, Report on Waiting Lists 4. * *Resolution on Arbitrator's Decision on Nursing Home Labor Contract 5. ,.T,, -siag Name Repo * *County Nursing Home - Continue Close Downsize Sell Build or Other, including Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc. Proposal to Acquire County Nursing Home COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 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 *Any person not a supervisor desiring to address the County Board on any subject shall first be recognized by the supervisor representing the district he /she resides in (Bylaws). 2/11/2011 10:57 AM OFFICIAL - approved n /n /nom PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting July 17, 2007 Invocation given by Deacon Ken Schaefer of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: 31 present Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported he distributed a WCA memo regarding the state's budget. Whiting reported the status of the Nursing Home represented arbitration settlement and non - represented employees pay. Whiting reported the next Department Head meeting will be held in Glenwood City which is also hosting the St. Croix County Fair. Budget instructions will be provided at that meeting. Whiting introduced Art Tobin the county's new Building Services Director. Review of Agenda. Chair Malick described the way he proposed to handle the Nursing Home discussion. He explained this will be treated as an informational meeting rather than a decision meeting and explained the tentative August 7 meeting is placed in the queue for decision making. Chair Malick stated Supervisors may ask questions after each presenter has finished making his/her presentation. During the recess arrangements may be made for residents to speak by completing a request form and providing it to their County Board Supervisor. Supervisors are to give the completed forms to County Clerk Cindy Campbell. Chair Malick stated while people are speaking, members of the audience are asked to be respectfully quiet and added, to indicate support without disruption, members of the audience may raise their hand which signals agreement with the speaker. People may also write their comments and Whiting will collect them to be seen later. Chair Malick stated two minutes has been allocated per resident to speak. Supr. Speer asked if a public hearing could be held on August 7 th if there is not enough time during this meeting. Chair Malick would not recommend it. Discussion regarding the next meeting date. Motion by Supr. King, 2n by Supr. Mehls to hold the next County Board meeting on August 21s' and not on August 7 Carried. Consent Agenda: Supr. Raymond requested the minutes be removed from the Consent Agenda and requested an addition to the June 19, 2007 minutes under item 7, in which an affirmative answer was given to his question that the property be sold at fair market value. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd Mortensen to include the affirmative response. Carried unanimously. Motion by Supr. Struemke, 2n by Supr. Luckey to include the name of the person giving the affirmative response, confirmed to be Chair Malick. Carried unanimously. The minutes will read: "Supr. Raymond asked if the parcel would be sold at fair market value. Chair Malick answered "yes "." Motion to adopt the minutes carried unanimously. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2n by Supr. Troyer to approve mileage and per diem for May 2007 in the amount of $10,576.56. Carried unanimously. Appointments: Chair Malick stated there is an opening on the Health and Human Services Board due to resignation of Dr. Kretz and he is proposing Dr. Glenn Hoberg be approved by the Board to complete Dr. Kretz's term. Chair Malick provided a brief background of Dr. Hoberg. Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve Dr. Glenn Hoberg's appointment to the Health and Human Services to complete the unexpired term. Carried unanimously. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 2/11/2011 10:57 AM 1. Supr. Awsumb Request to Hear Witnesses on Bettendorf Zoning. Chair Malick explained at last month's meeting Mr. Awsumb asked, "Would the Planning and Zoning Committee please hear the testimony of the former board members that are in disagreement with the statements of the Corporation Counsel ?" Chair Malick summarized his response based on the bylaws of the County Board Supervisors and determined not to refer this matter to the Planning and Zoning Committee as it is a repeated referral. Chair Malick indicated his determination may be overruled. Planning and Zoning Committee Chair, Supr. Habhegger confirmed this request was considered by the committee and denied. The Planning and Zoning Committee decided an application for rezoning was the proper procedure to get the witnesses before them if they still wish to address the committee. Supr. Awsumb stated he discussed the response and rules and bylaws with the Wisconsin Attorney General's office based on Article V.A.2. and Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 which governs the subject. Supr. Awsumb recited Article V.A.2. and stated the Attorney General's office confirmed Supr. Awsumb's understanding that both matters are met. Motion by Supr. Awsumb, 2nd by Supr. Marzolf that former County Board Supervisors Richard Peterson and Bob Stephens be allowed to provide testimony to the full County Board at its next regular meeting, in open session, in order for the County Board to redraft the conditions of the invalidly drafted county ordinance relating to the Bettendorf property commercial zoning. Chair Malick conferred with Corporation Counsel and stated the attempted motion is out of order. Chair Malick stated Supr. Awsumb has rendered vigorous advocacy for his constituents and hope they are grateful but their recourse is to file an application for rezoning. Supr. Awsumb said paragraph 8 allows this Board, by a 2/3 vote, to direct the Planning and Zoning Committee or the County Board to hear the matter. Supr. Awsumb felt it is in order tonight for this Board to rule on this motion based on those rules and discussions with Attorney General's office. Chair Malick stated he stands by his position that this is out of order to do anything further with the Bettendorf matter. 2. Resolution #19(2007) Authorizing the Highway Department to Pave the St. Croix Industries Parking Lot. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to approve. Chair Malick explained this authorizes the County Highway Department to perform the repair work on the St. Croix Industries parking lot at a cost not to exceed $15,000. Carried unanimously. 3. Ron Lockwood, Coordinator of Long Term Support, Report on Waiting Lists. Coordinator of Long Term Support Ron Lockwood provided a handout regarding Federal Home and Community - Based Medical Assistance Waiver Programs survey as of July 6, 2007 containing adult and children wait list information. Lockwood explained low income people have right or entitlement to being cared for in medical facilities, such as a nursing home. Persons do not have a right or entitlement to services in their home or in assisted living facilities. Lockwood stated screening is used to get people in and out of this program. Lockwood indicated in Minnesota there is an entitlement for people to receive long -term care that's provided to medical assistance in their home, but not in Wisconsin. He added the state of Wisconsin has not been fully funding the home and community -based waiver services or in -home services, therefore more are reliant on the county tax levy to support the programs. Lockwood explained adult services. The total cost for caring for people on the waiting list is $3.6 million and of that total cost, the county would pay 42% and the Federal government would pay 58 %. He added the State of Wisconsin pays nothing. Lockwood explained the children program and stated there are 131 children on waiting program. The total cost to serve all is $1.6 million and of that total cost, the county would pay $682,000 with no state participation. Questions regarding length of waiting lists and children that have turned into adults while being on the waiting list. Lockwood stated the state developed the programs, yet cut back and now have cut back totally. Lockwood reported with Fred Johnson, they are working on reorganizing the system with Federal and State governments to set up managed care systems to eliminate waiting lists. Supr. Awsumb asked if it was true that if these people were put on assistance, the county would not be committed in the future if we did not have the county budget to do it. Lockwood confirmed if a person is on the program, the county has to meet all of their health and social care needs. In last few years it has changed to provide as long as the county is assuring health and safety needs. People may be placed on a 2/11/2011 10:57 AM partial waiver program. Supr. Awsumb confirmed the highest need child care could be taken care of from the budget surplus of Health and Human Services. Chair Malick asked if it is possible to provide supplementary medical assistance without taking over all of the bills of a person who has some level of support from their family. Lockwood stated you can create partially funded waivers and set a limit but cannot sacrifice health and safety in doing so. He added the residency requirement is tied in with the medical assistance rules. 4. Resolution #20(2007) setting forth the Agreement Between St. Croix County and Local 2721 AFSCME (on Arbitrator's Decision on Nursing Home Labor Contract). Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. No discussion. Carried unanimously. 5. County Nursing Home — Continue, Close, Downsize, Sell, Build or Other, including Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc. Proposal to Acquire County Nursing Home. Fred Johnson, Director of Health and Human Services summarized reports to be given. Whiting provided levy histories for the county and Nursing Home. Whiting explained driving the concerns of the Nursing Home is the amount of county levy contributed to the operation of the Nursing Home. Whiting highlighted the increase in levy from 2001 to 2004 and the attempt to limit the levy in 2005. Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Dowd to table the Nursing Home report specific to the Power Point ® presentation, to the August 21 meeting. Supr. Marzolf felt it was inappropriate since the Nursing Home Report was deleted from the agenda. Supr. Marzolf requested a roll call vote. Comments regarding information needed before the August 21S meeting. Supr. Speer stated this meeting was called for the public to speak, she encourages tabling. Corporation Counsel Timmerman confirmed if the document has information that is pertinent to the County Board's decision making in regard to the Nursing Home, then it's appropriate under the heading that is on the agenda. Supr. Dowd stated there will be no decision made tonight. Chair Malick stated there could be a decision made at this meeting. Roll call vote to table: No — 25; Yes - 6 (voting yes: Speer, Grant, Dowd, King, Marzolf, Borup). Motion fails. Whiting stated operating revenues do not meet operating expenses and reviewed the 2001 Keefe study and the County Board actions including reducing the number of beds to 72. 2004 budget activity was reviewed along with remodeling based on Keefe work. 2005 Wipfli study reviewed by Whiting along with the 2006 — 2007 operations and issues of the Nursing Home. Fred Johnson highlighted the July 2007 WCA magazine articles regarding nursing homes and actions by other counties with consideration of the baby boomer generation. Johnson stated one impact may be the State Relocation Plan. Johnson highlighted the Wipfli study and the Nursing Home Review Committee study. Johnson noted Christian Community Homes (CCH) was the only respondent to the Request for Proposal (RFP). Johnson highlighted dates of meetings and events and stated the preliminary terms and conditions setting forth the current intention of the county and CCH were released on July 11 Timmerman responded to Johnson's request regarding meeting requirements and exceptions to open meetings under Wis. Stats. 19.85. Timmerman stated the closed session statute used is the provision that allows negotiating between parties when bargaining reasons require it. The moment negotiations were complete on July 11, 2007, the terms of the final proposal were disclosed to the public and County Board Supervisors at the same time. Johnson stated on July 9 the City of New Richmond Council passed a resolution supporting a county -owned facility. Johnson indicated on July 12, CCH withdrew from negotiations. Larry Lester of Wipfli provided final financial considerations and Attorney Brian Pertell, who represented the county during this process, was also present. Lester reviewed continuing current operations relating to revenues of Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, IGT and appeal revenue, and all other revenue totaling 2/11/2011 10:57 AM $4,615,330 for 2007. Lester reviewed expenses relating to salaries, employee benefits — health insurance, purchased services — supplies, insurance, county cost, and utilities totaling expenses of $5,887,784 for 2007. Continue Current Operations were summarized for 2007 to 2011 totaling approximately a county tax levy of $7.4 million excluding capital improvements. Estimated capital improvements over five years based on depreciation expense would be $950,000. Attorney Brian Pertell summarized the preliminary terms and conditions. Pertell noted the transaction would have been an agreement between CCH and the county. CCH would have acquired all business assets relating to the operation of the Nursing Home and a lease of certain property held by the county to CCH for construction and operation of a new nursing home facility. The lease would have had a term of 99 years and required annual lease payments of $1.00 and include standard "triple net" terms. The county would provide commercially reasonable assistance to CCH in obtaining financing. The terms and conditions also provided certain payments by the county to CCH to subsidize construction and operation of a new nursing home facility on the lease premises. CCH would construct a 95 -bed, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility on the lease premises if CCH was able to acquire necessary approvals. Supr. Marzolf expressed concerns regarding the language under obligations of CCH providing, "...except to the extent that such continued service threatens the financial viability of the operation." Pertell responded the language is included in recognition that this is an agreement that conceivably could go 99 years and added five or ten years from now there may not be a Medicaid program. Supr. Troyer asked how much debt CCH was willing to take on to build a 95 -bed facility. Pertell responded construction discussions were $12.5 million. Supr. Raymond asked if closed session discussions were still closed. Timmerman explained there is no law that results of closed session cannot be discussed in open session. A determination needs to be made that what was discussed in closed session does not harm the county's position or interest. Pertell concurred it's not inappropriate to discuss discussions held in closed session. Supr. Raymond stated many concerns were voiced in the closed session. Pertell stated there were extensive discussions and concerns in the meetings. Other county options to continue operating the Nursing Home were reviewed by Lester including downsizing to fifty beds. Other options include relocating current residents and closing the current nursing home; contact organizations who attended informational meetings regarding initial CCH offer; CCH counter -offer of $2.75 million; and continue operating the Nursing Home as is. Lester reviewed various reimbursements if downsized to fifty beds. Lester stated one key thing to remember from this transaction, there was not a lot of interest from other parties to operate the current facility. Lester stated in order to get an enhanced medical capital rate to make building a new facility fully financially feasible, state approval is necessary and requires giving up beds to the state. Supr. Jordon requested the amount the county gets reimbursed per bed. Lester stated $75,900. Supr. Awsumb requested clarification concerning reimbursement. He stated the county is currently not getting any reimbursement for the beds. Lester stated the county is getting the depreciation reimbursement at a rate of $4.00 per day per bed. Supr. Awsumb stated the point is because the county has a thirty -year old facility which it cannot get reimbursement because there is no debt and it is not a modern facility that supports patients the proper way. Lester stated the county has to fund the debt for one year before the state reimburses the debt. Supr. Awsumb confirmed the county is at $1,200 not $75,000 per year. Supr. Troyer asked how much capital improvement would cost if downsized to fifty beds. Lester stated now residents look for private rooms, good dining facilities and private restrooms. Another consideration for the current nursing home, would fifty beds fit on one floor. Johnson introduced Mary Squyer, Economic Support Supervisor and pointed out they took a point in time count and compared it to beds available. Compared to actual census, the percentage could go up in terms of percentage Medicaid to total occupancy. Total numbers available were used. Squyer provided Medicaid nursing home case count as of July 10, 2007 for the nine nursing homes in the county and 2/11/2011 10:57 AM percentage of total beds utilized for the nine nursing homes. Squyer confirmed the Medical Assistance recipients receive the same care as private pay residents. 2006 pay source case mix are: 68% from Medicaid; 11% from Medicare; 21% from private pay. Squyer stated the intent of Long Term Reform is to relocate people because the costs of nursing homes are very high. Bill VanOfferen, Nursing Home Administrator and Connie Sarauer, Director of Nursing, provided information regarding patient mix and resident needs. Sarauer provided comparisons of citations with the county's nursing home and CCH back to 2004. Sarauer reviewed complaint history for the county nursing home and CCH back to 2005. VanOfferen reviewed recent surveys of CCH and stated the overall perspective was CCH provided good care. VanOfferen also highlighted a discussion with the Bureau of Quality Assurance which indicated they were pleased with the care rendered at CCH and also indicated CCH was innovative with the type of services provided. It is projected by 2016 there will be a shortage of nursing home beds. VanOfferen also noted nursing home utilization has declined per data from the National Nursing Home survey. Nursing home occupancy rates in Wisconsin were reviewed. VanOfferen pointed out the general decline. Sarauer provided county vs. non - county resident information. Out of the current 61 residents at the county's nursing home, 50 are St. Croix County residents and 11 are out of county residents. 43 of the residents are from the New Richmond area. Sarauer reviewed pay sources. Of the 61 current residents, 41 are Medicaid, 5 are Medicare, 1 insurance and 14 private pay. Sarauer highlighted the primary care of the residents are dementia, long term care and rehabilitation. She reviewed various caregiver to patient ratios at nursing homes in the county. VanOfferen reviewed county nursing home staffing for 2007. Johnson introduced Dan Goodier of CCH. Supr. Dowd expressed concerns regarding CCH's presentation since they withdrew from the negotiations and people were waiting to speak. Goodier thanked the County Board and the CCH Board of Directors. Goodier explained why CCH got into discussions regarding the St. Croix County Nursing Home. CCH felt that there was a potential for different initiatives. The CCH Board discussed its mission which included serving the residents of St. Croix County. CCH realized the financial challenges and regulatory challenges yet felt strongly that if there was going to be a change at the county level, CCH felt called to step forward out of a sense of duty. Goodier explained CCH's vision for New Richmond and reviewed proposed 95 -bed facility. Goodier explained the terms of the proposal and wanted to bring in a proposal the same as county spends in subsidies in next two years. CCH chose to withdraw when it received word that the City of New Richmond had issued a resolution supporting a county -owned nursing home. Goodier thanked the County Board for its consideration of the proposal. Chair Malick declared a recess. Resumed at 10:10 p.m. Supr. Marzolf expressed the need to continue to serve the Medicaid population. Chair Malick reviewed the rules for public speakers. Speakers were called by County Supervisor district. District 1 — Kim Dupre - opposed District 9 — Cindy Prokash - opposed District 10 — Layla Waskul - opposed District 11 — Marie Zelinski - opposed District 23 — Gene L. Shefland - opposed District 10 — Diane Bulman - opposed District 23 — Carol Worrell, a CCH Board member stated her wish for a new facility in New Richmond 2/11/2011 10:57 AM that all people in the nursing home are taken care of was the intent of the proposal District 18 - Supr. Marzolf read letter from Terry and Barbara Mahoney - opposed District 12 - Supr. Mortensen read a letter from Victor Olson a Nursing Home resident — opposed District 8 — Supr. Dowd read letter written by him — opposed District 1 — Supr. Burri read a portion of a letter written by Colleen Bates of Eau Claire - opposed Supr. Marzolf presented information relating to the portion of the county's tax levy used to subsidize the operation of the nursing home and support to continue operating the county nursing home. Supr. Struemke stated the service rendered in the county's nursing home is not claimed to be anything but excellent. The issue is there is no need for the county to operate a nursing home. There are sufficient beds within the county. What is before the County Board is the decision to keep an unneeded nursing home operation and not have money for other valuable and needed programs. Supr. Awsumb stated there are alternatives on how the County Board spends the county's money. There has been a decision not to fund the long term waiting list for disabled and developmentally disabled children and adults for the cost, if funded would be nearly $3 million dollars. Also the County Board has made the decision to fund the deficit on the nursing home at the range of $1.5 million dollars. The Nursing Home Review committee found a way to get a new state of the art nursing home which would better serve St. Croix County, and cut the subsidies by $1 million each year which could be used for disabled people on waiting lists. Supr. Jordan summarized the County Board's decision from October 31, 2006 and the events gone forward relating to the nursing home. Supr. Jordan explained he served on the Nursing Home Review Committee and expressed the importance of disclosure, making information public and having an honest debate. He requests people understand the committee did not go lightly into negotiating the RFP process. The committee discussed protection of jobs, protection of patients, and financial where with all of those responding to the RFP. Supr. Jordan felt it was unfortunate before the committee's work was made public the City Council of New Richmond made a resolution opposing it, before public testimony was heard. The purpose was to have input to the public, newspapers and others in the county so people are fully informed. Supr. Jordan stated the committee discussed the diversity of thought and debate, and bringing in the best issues and finding the concerns of the people, address them and come up with the best solution. He encouraged all to try to understand what the committee has gone through. He explained his disappointment to see this unravel. There is an impact by federal and state issues. Issue is not how to close the nursing home but there are major problems which will continue to come back. He asked there is an acknowledgment that the committee tried to do their best. Supr. Wentz reminded County Board that the nursing home complex in New Richmond started over 100 years ago and was a good servant to the county and took care of people all over the county. The feeling of taking care of others is still there. Action by the County Board in 2001 was to downsize and rebuild — this was never followed through. The county home has provided many jobs and places for people to live and revenue for the county budget. Now there is a need for money at the nursing home. Supr. Wentz asked Supervisors to think about the county motto - service. Supr. Raymond stated he recently visited CCH and met with the finance director at CCH. He came away thinking a new facility would be built to serve the New Richmond community and provide various services. He stated the county has lost a real opportunity to improve service. Supr. Raymond stated CCH has a waiting list while other county nursing homes do not. He would like to find a way to bring CCH back into the negotiations without CCH feeling they do not have community support. Supr. Cranmer stated the county should try to salvage the deal and needs to persuade the City of New 2/11/2011 10:57 AM Richmond to remain neutral. Ask New Richmond what its major concerns are and try to accommodate them. If the city remains opposed to the sale, review alternative options. Motion by Supr. Cranmer, 2nd by Supr. Raymond that representatives of the County Board request from the New Richmond City Council the opportunity to discuss the background and content of the county's recent negotiations over the county nursing home, and request the New Richmond City Council to rescind their July 9, 2007, resolution opposing the sale of the county nursing home. Supr. Caflisch stated if this motion passes he does not believe the city would be pleased with the County Board's action. It's unknown if CCH still interested. Supr. Standafer agreed with Supr. Caflisch and feels it's inappropriate apply pressure to the City of New Richmond. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Troyer to table indefinitely. Supr. Troyer stated it is wrong to try to provide pressure to change the city's mind. Carried. Discussion regarding the date of the next County Board meeting. Supr. Borup suggested extending the RFP process or go back to CCH. Supr. Borup noted the waiting list for long term care began 25 years ago with the COP program. He suggested not allow facility to be closed but try to find someone else to run it. Supr. Troyer stated it would be unwise to reinstate the RFP process. Supr. Marzolf asked what precludes the county to entering into a construction process to build a fuel efficient facility. Supr. King agreed with Supr. Marzolf and to explore building a facility. Supr. Caflisch stated CCH had future plans to include a campus for elderly housing, assisted living and a nursing home. Supr. Raymond stated assuming CCH is interested; can the Nursing Home Review Committee talk to CCH again prior to next meeting? Chair Malick stated that could happen. Supr. Peterson suggested looking at the future to provide for the baby boomers and to build a facility society is demanding in the future Supr. Krueger reminded Supervisors of the increasing losses and county subsidy. Supr. Wentz requested the record contain that she objects to the comments about the New Richmond City Council and residents of New Richmond. She feels there was no demonization as Supr. Troyer alluded to going on within the city. Supr. Troyer stated there was no reference to the city. There was an overall concerted effort. Supr. Norton - Bauman stated she needs time to talk to her constituents and digest how she might decide what to do with the nursing home situation. Chair Malick stated this matter will be placed on the August 21S County Board agenda Committee and Department Reports: None County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Cindy Campbell reported rezoning hearings scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Committee: Neil and Mary Jo Wilcoxson, Town of Troy, Ag to Ag -Res. New rezoning applications submitted but not scheduled for hearing for Peter and Bridget Kling, Town of Cylon, Ag to Ag -Res and Robert S. Baglio, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag -II. Announcements: Chair Malick reminded Supervisors the Ad Hoc Negotiating Committee has served its cycle and it is time to appoint members for the next round of negotiations. He asked if anyone is interested in being appointed to let him know or County Clerk. Chair Malick stated Supr. Mortensen and Mrs. Mortensen served as Grande Marshall of the Fun Fest 2/11/2011 10:57 AM parade in New Richmond. Supr. Ruetz reminded Supervisors of the County Fair and stated the Fairplex is holding a raffle with a drawing to be held on Sunday afternoon. He thanked the New Richmond businesses for their support. Supr. Krueger asked how can the county have an employee as a Department Head who also provides a contracted service to the county. Chair Malick will refer this matter. Adjourn. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 11:41 p.m. 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. 2/11/2011 10:57 AM