HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 03-21-06 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 — 9:00 A.M.
St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Randy Frederickson, First Baptist 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 January 17, 2006
2. Date of Next Meeting April 18, 2006 - 9:00 A.M.
3. Rezonings Cedar Lake Speedway Town of Star Prairie; ; Reed
Town of Richmond (denied); Rivard Family Trust Town of Somerset; Staut —Town of Pleasant Valley
4. Mileage and Per Diem
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution Calling for State Audit of Voter Registration System
2. Resolution Requesting Legislation to Prohibit Issuance of State Recreational Licenses Pending Payment of
Delinquent Forfeitures and Fees
4. Resolution Authorizing Application for Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant
5. Resolution Amending Bylaws regarding Standing or Sitting
6. Resolution Amending Bylaws regarding 10 Days Mailing in Advance
7. Resolution Amending Bylaws regarding Wisconsin Counties Association Convention
8. Resolution Amending Bylaws regarding Per Diem Clarification
9. Resolution Amending Bylaws regarding Department Head and UW- Extension Vacancies
10. Resolution regarding Reducing the Number of County Supervisor Districts
11. Report of Appraisal of Excess Government Center Land — 10:30 a.m.
12. Resolution regarding Personnel Committee and Human Resources Functions
13. Ordinances Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17, Zoning
14. Resolution Accepting Union Contracts
a. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County and the Human Services
Non - Professional Union (AFSCME)
b. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County and General Government
Support Services Union (AFSCME)
15. Resolution Approving Future Salaries of County Elected Constitutional Officials
16. Resolution Opposing Wisconsin Taxpayer Protection Amendment
17. Resolution Supporting Impact Fees for School Districts
18. Resolution Appointing Medical Examiner
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Register of Deeds and County Veterans Service Office
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation of National Telecommunicators Week April 9 — 15, 2006
ADJOURN
(Items may be taken in different order)
* Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda* * Late Changes and Additions
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Official — Approved
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting March 21, 2006
Invocation given by Pastor Randy Frederickson of First Baptist 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. Gene Ruetz, Supr. Wallace Habhegger, Supr. Jan
Zoerb, Supr. Chuck Struemke and Supr. Lori Bernard
Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported since Jack Colvard's retirement,
he has been serving as the Emergency Management Director. Whiting highlighted the new board member orientation
scheduled for April 12 and the April 14 tour of the county facilities. Whiting stated the facilitator for the goal setting
session is Don Salverda of Salverda and Associates. Whiting asked the Land and Water Director and the Highway
Commissioner to review county owned land and briefly highlighted the TABOR status.
Chair Malick announced board members who are not seeking re- election: Art Jacobson, Jan Zoerb, Mark Erickson, Lori
Bernard, Joe Feidt, Ralph Swenson. Those present made brief statements regarding their experiences on the board.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Suprs. Wentz, Mortensen and Peterson to adopt the consent agenda
approving the minutes of the January 17, 2006 County Board Session; setting the next County Board meeting for April 18,
2006; approving rezonings for Cedar Lake Speedway, Town of Star Prairie, Ag to Ag -II (Ordinance 4719(2006)); Rivard Family
Trust, Town of Somerset, Ag to Commercial and Ag/Residential to Commercial (Ordinance 4720(2006)) and Victor and Mira
Staut, Town of Pleasant Valley, Ag to Ag /Residential (Ordinance 4721(2006)) and acknowledging denial of the rezoning
request from Ralph Reed, Town of Richmond, Ag/Residential to Commercial; and approve County Board Mileage and Per Diem
for December 2005 in the amount of $8,513.16 and January 2006 in the amount of $7,690.72. Carried unanimously.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution #6(2006) Calling for State Audit of Voter Registration System. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by
Supr. Wentz to approve. This resolution calls on the State of Wisconsin to conduct a full audit review of the voter
registration system problems and establish that any additional costs related to the system not be borne by Wisconsin counties.
Carried unanimously.
2. Resolution #7(2006) Requesting Legislation to Prohibit Issuance of State Recreational Licenses Pending
Payment of Delinquent Forfeitures and Fees. Motion by Supr. Mehls, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve. This resolution
requests the Wisconsin Counties Association and members of the State Senate and Assembly to take immediate steps to
initiate legislation to withhold State recreational licenses, including ATV, snowmobile, all game hunting and fishing, from
residents and non - residents owing delinquent fines, forfeitures or fees, until paid. Supr. Erickson stated the Child Support
office has had great success with this in place. Carried unanimously.
3. Reseiufien Authorizing Appliefifien for- Gr-ftnt to Repiftee Befit banding PA Pine bake County . Removed
from agenda.
4. Resolution #8(2006) Authorizing Application for Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant. Motion by Supr. Raymond,
2nd by Supr. Burn to approve. This resolution approves making improvements and providing access to Cedar Lake in St.
Croix County, provided no county dollars will be expended towards the project; authorizes Robert Heise, Director of the
Parks Department, to submit an application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for an Outdoor Recreation
Aids grant to make the improvements and provide the access to Cedar Lake; and states the county will comply with state and
federal rules for the program and will meet the financial obligations under the grant. Carried unanimously.
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5. Resolution #9(2006) Amending Bylaws regarding Standing or Sitting. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr.
Caflisch to approve. This resolution removes the requirement for a County Supervisor to stand when addressing the Chair.
Carried unanimously.
6. Resolution #10(2006) Amending Bylaws regarding Ten Days Mailing in Advance. Motion by Supr. Jacobson,
2nd by Supr. Rebholz to approve. This resolution amends the current bylaw to read: "All business to come before the Board
should be submitted to and mailed by the County Clerk not less than 10 days prior to each meeting of the Board." Discussion
regarding appropriate time to review ordinances and resolutions before a board meeting. Supr. Marzolf requested a roll call
vote. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Burn to amend to read: "All business to come before the Board shall be
submitted to and mailed by the County Clerk not less than 5 days prior to each meeting of the Board." Supr. Speer confirmed
mail to the Supervisors would need to be done on Wednesday before a County Board meeting. Vote on amendment:
Carried. Supr. Marzolf requested an amendment to include Article 5, Section B, 11 of the County Board Rules and Bylaws
that every written resolution and ordinance shall have endorsed thereon the names of the members of the introducing
committee. He added by adding this language to this resolution that section will be respected. Chair Malick ruled this
amendment so substantial a change that it is not germane and cannot be acted on today and referred this to the Administration
Committee. Roll call vote on amended motion carried (Yes — 23; No — 2 (voting no — Supr. Marzolf and Supr. Feidt)).
7. Resolution #11(2006) Amending Bylaws regarding Wisconsin Counties Association Convention. Motion by
Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Caflisch to approve. This resolution recommends encouragement to attend Wisconsin Counties
Association Annual Meeting to be more neutral. Carried unanimously.
8. Resolution #12(2006) Amending Bylaws regarding Per Diem Clarification. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by
Supr. Caflisch to approve. Supr. Krueger stated in- county meal reimbursement should be considered for days in which long
meetings occur. Chair Malick indicated meals are a separate topic and treated it as a non - germane amendment and referred it
to the Administration Committee. Supr. Marzolf stated at the January 17 County Board meeting he made a recommendation
regarding wording clarification concerning per diems. Chair Malick said the committee intended a clarification of the same
compensation and added the wordage does not change the compensation. Supr. Gunderson requested a copy of Supr.
Marzolf s letter. Supr. Caflisch stated the purpose of the Administration Committee was to simplify and take out any
considerations causing confusion. Supr. Peterson moved to table until the April board meeting, 2nd Marzolf. Motion failed.
Supr. Marzolf requested a roll call vote. Supr. Jordan clarified supervisors are entitled to no more than $90 per day, per
diem, per supervisor. Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to amend the resolution to include "4. The maximum
daily per diem per Supervisor is $90." Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on amended motion by roll call vote carried (Yes
— 23; No — 2 (voting no Supr. Marzolf and Supr. Feidt).
9. Resolution #13(2006) Amending Bylaws regarding Department Head and UW- Extension Vacancies. Motion
by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Jordan to approve. This resolution amends the existing bylaw adding UW- Extension agent
vacancies to the department head vacancy bylaw. Supr. Raymond stated this resolution and the statutes were reviewed by the
Ag. Extension committee. It was also reviewed by Corporation Counsel who agreed it met the intent of the statutes.
Extension Committee has no objection to the changes. Supr. Jacobson stated this was unanimously approved by the
Administration Committee. Carried unanimously.
10. Resolution #14(2006) regarding Reducing the Number of County Supervisor Districts. Motion by Supr.
Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Caflisch to approve. Supr. Jacobson stated Wisconsin law now allows county boards to reduce,
between censuses, the number of districts and allows citizens to petition to reduce, between censuses, the number of districts.
Supr. Caflisch stated this resolution gives the Administration Committee the authority to study the feasibility of reducing the
number of districts by at least 10 and to report back to the County Board in August with a recommendation. Supr. Raymond
suggested this issue be discussed at the goal setting session along with a structure that meets the needs for the future. Supr.
Krueger confirmed this study would not cost the taxpayers any money. Roll call vote. Carried (Yes — 23; No — 2 (voting no
— Supr. Grant and Supr. Raymond)).
11. Report of Appraisal of Excess Government Center Land — 10:30 a.m. Administrative Coordinator Whiting
stated an appraisal was done on the property surrounding the Government Center property. Jeffrey White of Valuation
Specialists was selected through a Request for Proposals process to appraise this property. White stated he was asked by the
County to get an idea of the land values surrounding the Government Center and best use. The residential area consists of
approximately 27 acres; the commercial area consists of approximately 23 acres. White suggested the County survey and
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rezone this property. Discussion regarding the need for expansion of the Government Center if needed in the future. Whiting
stated this is part of the "plan for a plan" and the appraisal was something agreed to be done. The next step would have the
Finance Committee re- evaluate this with input from the board and eventually bring it back to the board. There has been no
contemplation of development; the purpose was to have a value.
Supr. Luckey left the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
12. Resolution #15(2006) regarding Personnel Committee and Human Resources Functions. Motion by Supr.
Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. This resolution provides staffing reorganization to include: no replacement of the
Human Resource Director; assign human resource director responsibilities to the Administrative Coordinator, the Finance
Director and Corporation Counsel; assign the positions of Assistant Human Resources Director to the Corporation Counsel
Department, the Human Resources Specialist to the Finance Department, and approved but unbudgeted
Compensation/Classification Specialist position to the Administrative Coordinator Department and; dissolve the Personnel
Committee with duties added to the Finance Committee and the creation of an ad hoc labor negotiations committee to be
formed whenever needed to negotiate labor agreements with County's represented employees. Supr. Standafer stated this has
come as a result of lengthy study. Standafer summarized that a variety of options were reviewed. This resolution was
unanimously adopted by three committees; when passed by the Personnel Committee one of the committee members was
absent. Standafer stated this was viewed as an opportunity to improve workflow in the administration suite between Human
Resources, Administration, Finance and Corporation Counsel. Whiting stated the costs will probably not be different in
terms of staff. The Administrative Coordinator would serve as the "go to" person for personnel issues. Supr. King stated he
did not attend the Personnel Committee meeting when this was decided. He does not object to the dissolution of the
Personnel Committee but objects to not replacing the Human Resource Director. Supr. Mehls and Supr. Speer agreed with
Supr. King. Supr. Standafer responded this option carries the least amount of risk and if in the months ahead, it's found
necessary to re -staff the position, it can be considered at that time. Vote by show of hands: Yes — 14; No — 10. Motion
passes.
13. Ordinance Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17, Zoning. Motion by Supr.
Burri, 2nd by Supr. Hurtgen to approve. Zoning Administrator Bob Bezek provided an explanation of the summary of the
proposed changes. Bezek stated a public hearing was held on March 8, 2006. Comments were made by Supr. Raymond and
Supr. Speer. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to table this ordinance until changes are made. Discussion
regarding length to table. Chair Malick clarified with Suprs. Speer and Mortensen that the motion to table if for a maximum
of three months, allowing time for publication and public hearings. Vote by show of hands: Yes 14 — No 10. Motion to
table until June carried.
14. Resolution Accepting Union Contracts. Attorney Steve Weld was present. Weld stated there are two union
settlements which are consistent and two are currently unresolved.
a. Resolution #16 (2006) approving Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County and the Human
Services Non - Professional Union (AFSCME) Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Weld
stated this is the same as the GGSS (described below). Carried unanimously.
b. Resolution #17(2006) approving Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County and General
Government Support Services Union (AFSCME) Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. The
GGSS terms are consistent with prior contracts including wage increase of 2% retroactive to January 1 and an
increase mid -year of 1% and a similar split in 2007. Weld stated the settlement required the service of a state
mediator to get resolution. Other issues involved in the proposal achieved a modification of the holidays to be
consistent with the non - representeds and addressed problem with health insurance. PTO changes include an
additional increment at ten years of service which is consistent with non - representeds. Weld stated both parties
committed to get Springsted implemented by July, 2007. Supr. Standafer added the settlement is beyond the
county's budget. This was specified to the mediator that this does not mean the County has the financial ability to
find the funds, which may lead to reduction of hours or staffing in departments. Carried unanimously.
Chair Malick thanked the Personnel Committee for their work. Applause.
15. Resolution #18(2006) Approving Future Salaries of County Elected Constitutional Officials. Motion by Supr.
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Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Leonard to approve. Supr. Standafer stated the setting of salaries for the county elected constitutional
officials has nothing to do with the individual merit of the constitutional officers. The performance review comes at the
ballot box. The statutes require the compensation be set for elected officials prior to taking out nomination papers. Standafer
described how the Clerk of Court moves to a four -year term with the Sheriff. The County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of
Deeds remain at two -year terms until 2008. The proposed increase is 3% in 2007 for all positions and 1.5% in 2008; and in
2009 the four year terms proposed increase is 3% and 2010 is 1.5 %. Standafer stated the committee reviewed comparables
with surrounding counties and met with all elected officials. Discussion regarding setting health insurance for the next four
years. Standafer indicated the Personnel Committee passed this proposal unanimously by a 4 — 0 vote. Carried.
16. Resolution #19(2006) Opposing Wisconsin Taxpayer Protection Amendment. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by
Supr. Feidt to approve. Supr. Krueger stated this is similar to Eau Claire County's resolution and states the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors opposes restricting local spending through the Wisconsin Taxpayer Protection Amendment. Carried
unanimously.
17. Resolution Supporting Impact Fees for School Districts. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Raymond to
approve. Chair Malick indicated Supr. Feidt and Supr. Luckey serve on the Hudson Area Intergovernmental Advisory
Council. Supr. Feidt stated this advisory committee consists of representatives from the City of Hudson, Village of North
Hudson, Towns of Hudson, Troy, and St. Joseph and the Hudson School District. Supr. Standafer stated this fee is a tax on a
new home which is the worst of taxes because it not only is a tax without regard to use, but is a tax without regard to actual
need. It purports to be needed to fund capital needs for schools because of new students. But there is no correlation between
a new house and new students. Supr. Standafer added that people should be able to choose where they live without regard to
tax policies that cause significant disparities between jurisdictions. Supr. Standafer stated he voted against this in Finance
and requested a roll call vote. Roll call vote — motion failed (Yes — 4; No — 20 — voting yes Supr. Feidt, Chair Malick, Supr.
Raymond, Supr. Krueger).
18. Resolution #20(2006) Appointing Medical Examiner. Motion by Supr. Mehls 2nd by Supr. Erickson to approve.
This resolution appoints Casey Swetlik of New Richmond, Wisconsin as St. Croix County Medical Examiner upon the terms
and conditions of the agreement negotiated and attached to the resolution. Carried.
Annual Committee and Department Reports:
Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds Kathleen Walsh highlighted 2005 activities in the Register of Deeds office. Revenues in
the Register of Deeds office exceeded $3,000,000. Of that amount, $1,126,782 remained in the county funds. Walsh
highlighted the implementation of accepting real estate documents for recording electronically which reduces postage costs,
allows faster service to customers and reduces the handling of paper. Walsh highlighted staff changes in her office and
thanked her team, the IT Department and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
County Veterans Service Office: No report at this time.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell read rezoning applications
submitted but not scheduled for hearings Michael J. Haller, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag /Residential; Kenneth and Marcia
Graf, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag /Residential and Anderson Excavating, Inc., Town of Rush River, Ag to Ag /Residential and
a tabled to future meeting application for Cele Rasmussen, Town of Eau Galle, Ag /Residential to Commercial..
Announcements: Chair Malick announced Proclamation of National Telecommunicators Week April 9 — 15, 2006.
Supr. Raymond identified the legislative work which is part of the Economic Development Corporation.
Adjournment. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 12:25 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.
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