HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 01-17-06 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA AMENDED
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006 — 9:00 A.M.
St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clarence Malick
INVOCATION: Pastor Tim Porter, Faith Community Church, Hudson, Wisconsin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
REVIEW OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless a supervisor requests separation of an item, all will be adopted in one motion.)
1. Minutes of Previous Session December 13, 2005
2. Date of Next Meeting —March 21, 2006 - 9: 00 A.M.
3. Mileage and Per Diem
PRESENTATION:
APPOINTMENTS: Bob Jacobson, Council on Aging; St. Croix County Veterans' Service Commission — Don
Lind, Lyle Kellaher, John Helgeson
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Request for State Reimbursement of Interest Lost Due to Delayed Sales Tax Receipts
2. Resolution Establishing 2006 Wage Increases for Non - Represented Employees
3. Resolution to Add Rezonings as a Consent Agenda Item
4. "Resolution Amending Board of Supervisors Rules and Bylaws Regarding Per Diems and Department
Head Vacancies
5. Resolution to Adopt the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan
6. Resolution Adopting the St. Croix County Land Information Plan
7. Rezonings
a. Willis Savage /Irvin Posey, Town of Stanton, Ag to Ag/Residential
b. Blair Dollery, Town of Somerset, Ag to Ag/Residential
c. Mark Doyle, Town of Somerset, Ag to Ag/Residential
8. City of New Richmond Road Design Status
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: County Clerk, County Treasurer, Department on Aging,
Building Services Department; Meth Advisory Committee Report
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairs of Committees to Assure Performance Review of Department Heads
ADJOURNMENT
(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 January 17, 2006
Invocation given by Pastor Tim Porter of Faith Community Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m.
Roll call: 25 Present. Absent and excused: Supr. Ralph Swenson, Supr. Stan Krueger, Supr. Don Jordan, Supr. Gerald
Peterson, Supr. Jan Zoerb, and Supr. Chuck Struemke
Consent Agenda: Chair Malick announced mileage and per diem payments had not yet been processed resulting in no
report for approval. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes
of the December 13, 2005 County Board Session and setting the next County Board meeting for March 21, 2006. Carried
unanimously.
Presentations: None.
Appointments: Chair Malick announced the appointment of Bob Jacobson to the Council on Aging and Don Lind, Lyle
Kellaher and John Helgeson to the St. Croix County Veterans' Service Commission.
Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported April 24, 2006 has been set for the
County Board Goal Setting session. Whiting anticipates having an update on the County property inventory in March. The
Finance Committee continues to work on a plan for a plan and an appraiser has been obtained for the Government Center
property. Whiting indicated Springsted intends to meet with Department Heads to finalize job descriptions. The Finance
Committee adopted the IRS mileage rate of $.445 per mile for County employees effective January], 2006 Whiting reported
the Department of Revenue has had problems with computer software in calculating vehicle sales tax. This matter is on
today's agenda.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution #1(2006) Request for State Reimbursement of Interest Lost Due to Delayed Sales Tax Receipts.
Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Standafer to approve. The resolution requested the Department of Revenue
reimburse St. Croix County for lost interest earnings on undistributed sales tax proceeds of $686,184.34 from December
2002 to December 2005 amounting to $17,252.57 based on the state Local Government Investment Pool as calculated.
Carried unanimously.
Supr. Marzolf referenced the rules and bylaws regarding sending agenda information, including resolutions and
ordinances to County Board members ten days prior to a County Board meeting. Chair Malick referred Supr. Marzolf to
the Administration Committee to provide alternative suggestions.
2. Resolution #2(2006) Establishing 2006 Wage Increases for Non - Represented Employees. Motion by Supr.
Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Bernard to approve the wages of the non - represented employees for 2006 be increased by one and
one -half percent (1 '' /2 %) over the 2005 wage grid, except the non - represented employees of the Nursing Home. Wages for
non - represented employees who are assigned in excess of 50% of their total county work time to operations of the
Nursing Home shall remain at the 2005 level for all wages received by the employee, exclusive of step increases. Supr.
Standafer presented a friendly amendment pursuant to the November 8, 2005 Personnel Committee minutes that it further
be resolved the wages of all non - represented employees who are not permanent, full -time employees, including
Temporary, Seasonal, LTE, 4 -H Summer Intern, Law Enforcement Reserve and On -Call Dispatcher, shall remain at the
2005 level for all wages received by the employees. Supr. Standafer explained it was the intention of the Personnel
Committee to bring this resolution in December and for reasons regarding job descriptions it was advisable to delay
finalizing the process. The Personnel Committee did not want to move forward without a specific compensation plan for
employees. Chair Malick confirmed this is within the budget. Roll call vote: Yes — 25; No — 0. Carried unanimously.
3. Resolution #3(2006) to Add Rezonings as a Consent Agenda Item. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr.
Caflisch to approve. Supr. Jacobson stated adding rezonings to the consent agenda does not preclude action to remove
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them from the consent agenda. Discussion concerning receiving rezoning information in a timely manner. Supr. Marzolf
quoted the County Board Supervisor handbook relating to signed ordinances. Supr. Raymond suggested the board agree
that the Planning and Zoning Committee explain how this can be handled to get this information in a timely manner.
Carried ( Marzolf voted no).
4. Resolution Amending Board of Supervisors Rules and Bylaws Regarding Per Diems and Department Head
Vacancies. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Caflisch to approve. Supr. Jacobson explained this amendment to the
Rules and Bylaws does not change per diem payments. The intent is to change language to eliminate confusion
Supervisors have had with per diem. Supr. Jacobson stated the resolution also includes adding the UW- Extension agents
under the Department Head vacancies article for review of the positions in the event of a vacancy. Supr. Raymond
commented as Chair of the Ag- Extension Committee, UW- Extension agents are not necessarily Department Heads but
rather individual contributors. Supr. Raymond stated these positions are members of the UW staff and share the
supervision and funding with the State. Supr. Raymond expressed the need to understand what the agents do and has
difficultly in supporting this change. Chair Malick commented on the recent vacancies at UW- Extension office. During
the budget process the Finance Committee discussed continuing contracting for that position and the appropriate place for
discussion would be the Administration Committee and the Ag- Extension Committee. Chair Malick quoted the current
rule regarding vacancies and stated this is an overlying philosophy that the best possibility for change is when there is a
vacancy. Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to table until the next County Board meeting. Carried.
5. Resolution #4(2006) to Adopt the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd
by Supr. Peavey to approve the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan with the following amendments to the plan:
Authority page — change the statute number to 59.52(6)(a); page 12 — Objective 12 delete "and fund "; Page 45 and Page
68 under Needs Assessment (second sentence) — add "separate account in the County Park Fund" and delete "nonlapsing
fund ". Supr. Raymond explained the public hearing and comment process and added this plan has been in the works for
over a year and is necessitated by statute that a plan be in place. An approved plan is an important part when applying for
grants. Supr. Raymond explained a citizen advisory group was set up and conducted telephone surveys. The Land and
Water Conservation Committee incorporated recommendations made by the citizen advisory committee. Supr. Raymond
stated the committee emphasized the importance of human powered trails. Supr. Raymond confirmed by approving the
plan, the County is not committing to funding.
Bob Heise provided additional information relating to the planning process and timeline. Heise highlighted the County's
current park system with the largest being Glen Hills Park which has 700 acres and is a year -round park. He highlighted
Homestead Park, Troy Park, Bass Lake Boat Landing, Apple River property, Pine Lake Park, town of Stanton and town of
Kinnickinnic youth forests and Wildwood Trail. Heise also highlighted the level of service standards.
Carried unanimously.
Supr. Speer introduced Child Support Director Katy Kapaun. Kapaun reported the St. Croix County Child Support office
was one of twenty counties in the State awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from the State Department of
Workforce Development. Applause.
Supr. Wentz invited Supervisors to view the display set up throughout the County Board Room by the Meth Advisory
Committee.
Break at 10:25 a.m.
6. Resolution #5(2006) Adopting the St. Croix County Land Information Plan. Motion by Supr. Bum, 2nd by
Supr. Hurtgen to approve. Brett Budrow, GIS Specialist from the Planning and Zoning Department was present. Budrow
stated Wisconsin Statutes 16.967 and 59.72 relate to the Land Information Plan. Budrow stated in 1992 the County Board
adopted a Land Information Plan which was updated in 2000. Budrow acknowledged receipt of a letter from Department
of Administration approving the Plan and added this also supports the E911 wireless plan. Budrow noted the Plan allows
the County to retain recording fees in the Register of Deeds office and to receive grants. Budrow reviewed the Register of
Deeds document system, tax parcel mapping for GIS, aerial photography and the Land Information website. The Land
Information program is a cooperative effort with many departments throughout the County. Supr. Luckey expressed
concern regarding the distribution of land information and the amount of information the government is dishing up on the
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internet. Budrow explained in Wisconsin we are governed by the Public Information Act, which mandates the County to
provide data. Information is not provided by property owner name. Chair Malick stated the record should show there is
nothing in this which implies that more data will be available anonymously through the internet than currently is. Supr.
Raymond asked if we can have a more a restrictive policy and what are we doing to make sure this information is difficult
to obtain and only available to authorized sources. Budrow explained state open records law indicates we have to provide
this information to the public at a cost of reproduction and publish. Carried unanimously.
7. Rezonings. Motion by Supr. Bum, 2nd by Supr. Hurtgen to approve the following ordinances, all of which were
unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee:
a. Ordinance #716(2006) Willis Savage /Irvin Posey to rezone approximately 1.48 acres of land from
Agriculture to Ag/Residential, Town of Stanton.
b. Ordinance #717(2006). Blair Dollery to rezone approximately 6 acres of land from Agriculture to
Ag /Residential, Town of Somerset.
C. Ordinance #718(2006). Mark Doyle to rezone approximately 22.61 acres of land from Agriculture to
Ag /Residential, Town of Somerset.
Carried unanimously.
8. City of New Richmond Road Design Status. Present were: City of New Richmond Mayor David Schnitzler,
Economic and Planning Director Bob Barbian, Glen VanWormer of Short, Elliott, Hendrickson and County Planning and
Zoning Director Dave Fodroczi. Whiting explained the City of New Richmond approached the County requesting further
consideration to changes to facilitate proper traffic management east of the County Farm property. Maps showing the
Highway 64 project and a jug - handle concept connecting the County Road K intersection to County Road CC were
presented to the Board. The jug - handle concept has been approved by the Finance Committee. Barbian stated the City of
New Richmond started this comprehensive plan two to three years ago. Supr. King expressed concern that since
approving the concept changes which add time for emergency services from Star Prairie have been brought to his
attention. Van Wormer stated they have heard this concern and have looked at it. Questions and discussion regarding
county -owned property, road and utility locations. Barbian stressed the importance of providing safe transportation.
Chair Malick introduced David Schnitzler as Mayor of the City of New Richmond and recognized his recent retirement
from the St. Croix County Highway Department. Schnitzler thanked the Board for the recognizing his thirty three and
one -half years of working for Highway Department and added comments concerning the need for a traffic solution
relating to school buses making turn lefts and crossing four lanes around the Highway 64 project.
Annual Committee and Department Reports:
County Clerk: County Clerk Cindy Campbell highlighted 2005 application and licenses processed. Campbell reported on
2005 elections and changes affecting her office relating to the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Campbell thanked her
staff for their good work and dedication and the Finance Committee for its ongoing support.
County Treasurer: County Treasurer Cheryl Slind distributed her 2005 Annual Report containing accomplishments and
procedures implemented. Slind stated Croixland Properties (Dog Track) paid its 2002 taxes on January 13, 2006. Slind
stated with the assistance of the Systems Management Specialist and the Finance Department area banks participated in a
bidding process and Wells Fargo was awarded the County's 2006 depository. Slind thanked her staff and tax time crew.
Department on Aging: Director Kjersti L.O. Duncan reported she has been in the position for nearly a year. Duncan
highlighted a variety of changes and complimented her staff. Duncan noted changes in the Medicare program and
commended her staff for her professional assistance and patience in providing information relating to the changes.
Duncan specifically thanked Sue Kramer for her work and stated Kramer is retiring at the end of January. Duncan
highlighted receipt of an Elder Choice Grant to present to community groups to promote services. Duncan ended her
report by stating her department's mission to working towards reaching out to the seniors.
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Building Services Department: Facilities Manager Ralph Robole was not available to give an oral report and had
submitted a written report highlighting 2005 projects.
Meth Advisory Committee Report: Chair of the Meth Advisory Committee Esther Wentz introduced committee members:
Denise Gunderson, Tom Caflisch, Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, DA Eric Johnson, Public Health Supervisor Barbara Nelson,
St. Croix County Treatment /Rehabilitation Steve Kirt, Media Doreen Rivard, Members at Large: Linda Robertson, Katie
Deatherage and Rev. Tom Henness. Members commented on 2005 activities and Doreen Rivard explained how she
began MADAM. Caflisch expressed thanks to Rivard for her work and what she brings to the committee. Wentz stated
she is fortunate to be part of this group and thanked members for their work. Chair Malick thanked the committee.
Applause.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell read rezoning
applications pending by Susan Wahl, Town of Troy and Larry Johnson, Town of Troy and new applications submitted but
not scheduled for hearing by Ralph Reed, Town of Richmond.
Announcements: Chair Malick announced Committee Chairs are responsible for personnel reviews of Department
Heads and added the importance of getting the performance reviews on file.
Supr. Mortensen reported the Business of the Year Banquet is February 2nd at the Hudson Golf Club.
Adjournment. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 12:20.
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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