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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-18-06 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2006 — 9:00 A.M. St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Jacob Oresso, Interim Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson, Wisconsin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG *OATH OF OFFICE — ST. CROIX COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES ROLL CALL *PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO DEPARTING COUNTY SUPERVISORS ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT REVIEW OF AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) 1. Minutes ofPrevious Session —March 21, 2006 2. Date ofNextMeeting —April 24, 2006— 8:30 AM Goal Setting Session 3. Rezonings Michael J. Haller (Baldwin) Ag to Ag /Residential Kenneth andMarcia Graf (Baldwin) Ag to Ag /Residential * Anderson Excavating, Inc. (Rush River) Ag to Ag II K & D Holdings ltd/ Gerry Schoen (Pleasant Valley) Ag to Ag /Residential Larry Johnson (Troy) Ag to Ag /Residential 4. Mileage and Per Diem ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ELECTED COMMITTEES: ❖ Chair appoints two tellers for election of officers ❖ * Chair- pro -tem appointed will announce that the next order of business will be the election of the County Board Chairman for a 2 -year term (per Wisconsin Statutes 59.12) ❖ * Chair- pro -tem will call for nominations from the floor ❖ Nominees will address Board by responding to questions in Bylaws Article III. A. ❖ Voting will be by secret ballot ❖ Upon the election of the County Board Chair, who will take the Chair at this time, the Vice Chair will be elected ELECTION OF ELECTED COMMITTEES: Finance — 5 Transportation — 5 Public Protection — 5 Agriculture and Extension — 5 OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. *Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County and Highway Union (AFSCME) 2. *Resolution Authorizing Continuance of Self- Insured Worker's Compensation Program 3. *Resolution Amending Bylaws Concerning Signatures on Resolutions and Ordinances 4. *Report of Administration Committee not to change Bylaws to authorize in- county meals 5. Resolution Approving Farmland Preservation Program Agreements a. Allen Hansen — Rush River b.Leon and Judith Helgeson — Town of Forest c. James and Marilyn Jacobson — Town of Eau Galle 6. *Resolution Approving Town Road Inspection Agreement Between St. Croix County and the Town of St. Joseph COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Land & Water Conservation and Parks; Planning & Zoning Department COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURN "Elected Committees: Select next meeting date (Items may be taken in different order) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda * * Late Changes and Additions 2/11/2011 1:38 PM PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting April 18, 2006 Invocation given by Pastor Jacob Oresso, Interim Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m. Oath of Office: Judge Lundell, Judge Vlack and Judge Needham conducted the oath of office. Roll call: 31 Present. Presentation of Plaques to Departing County Supervisors. Chair Malick recognized departing County Board Supervisors Arthur Jacobson, Jan Zoerb, Mark Erickson, Lori Bernard, Joe Feidt and Ralph Swenson and thanked them for their contributions to the County and service as St. Croix County Supervisors. Art Jacobson and Lori Bernard were present. Applause. Supr. Mehls presented a plaque to Art Jacobson for his service on the Emergency Management /Emergency Communication Committee for eighteen years. Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported on working with the Emergency Management /Emergency Communications committee regarding the replacement of the Emergency Management Director. Whiting addressed the reorganization in the administration suite and proceeding to fill the position of Classification Compensation Specialist. Whiting stated he met with some new Supervisors and toured the Highway Department and Health Center. Whiting invited Supr. Wentz and Public Health Director Barb Nelson to come forward. Supr. Wentz presented to Nelson the award from the State to St. Croix County for the highest honor in achieving a Level III Public Health Facility. Applause. Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of the March 21, 2006 County Board Session; setting the next County Board meeting for April 24, 2006 (Goal Setting Session); approving rezonings for Michael J. Haller, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag/Residential (Ordinance 4722(2006)); Kenneth and Marcia Graf, Town of Baldwin, Ag to Ag/Residential (Ordinance 4723(2006)); Anderson Excavating, Inc., Town of Rush River, Ag to Ag- II (Ordinance 4724(2006)); K & D Holdings Ltd. /Gerry Schoen, Town of Pleasant Valley, Ag to Ag /Residential (Ordinance 4725(2006)); and Larry Johnson, Town of Troy, Ag to Ag /Residential (Ordinance 4726(2006)); and approving County Board Mileage and Per Diem for March 2006 in the amount of $7,345.58. Carried unanimously. Election of Officers and Elected Committees: Chair Malick explained the procedure of the election process and appointed Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting and Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman as election tellers. A Supervisor must receive a majority of votes (16) to be elected to an office or committee. The Board Rules and Bylaws state the top three vote - getters for Chair or Vice Chair go on after the first round. He noted Roberts Rules do not require nominations to be seconded, although the county's custom is to allow them. Chair Malick stated since there is currently no Vice Chair, he recommended Supr. Borup preside during the election of the Chair to serve as Chair - pro -tem. Supr. Borup opened nominations. Chairman of the Board: Supr. King nominated Supr. Malick. Supr. Borup asked for nominations three times. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to cast a unanimous ballot for Supr. Malick. Carried unanimously. Applause. Supr. Malick was elected as Chair and thanked the County Board Supervisors. Chair Malick distributed his responses addressing the three questions which are in the Rules and Bylaws. Questions were: As County Board Chairperson, what will be your major objectives and priorities? If you are elected, are there things you will try to change or do differently as County Board Chairperson? How would you describe the style you will use in working with your fellow supervisors, county committees and county staff? Chair Malick prepared and distributed a survey form to seek improvements compared with the last term. He requested the survey be returned to the Vice Chair who will compile a report based on the results and distribute it. Supr. Struemke asked about the process of appointing Supervisors to committees and if it will be balanced. Chair Malick responded he feels it's 2/11/2011 1:38 PM important to respond to the wishes of the Supervisors. His appointments consider a number of factors including distribution and that paramount is getting people matched with their interests and needs of the committees including the ability of people to work together. Vice Chair: Supr. Standafer nominated Supr. King. Supr. B. Hurtgen nominated Supr. Krueger. Supr. Krueger requested his name be withdrawn. Chair Malick called for nominations three times. Motion by Supr. Rebholz, 2nd by Supr. Grant to cast a unanimous ballot for Supr. King. Carried unanimously. Supr. King was elected as Vice Chair. Vice Chair King thanked the Supervisors. Applause. Finance Committee: Successful candidates must have a majority vote and, if more rounds of voting are needed, the lowest vote -getter will be dropped. There are five members on each elected committee so Supervisors are to vote for up to five candidates. Supr. King nominated Supr. Wentz Supr. Marzolf nominated Supr. Caflisch Supr. Gunderson nominated Supr. Krueger Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. Standafer Supr. Standafer nominated Supr. Malick After the nominations were made, Chair Malick declared nominations closed for the Finance Committee. The five nominated will constitute the Finance Committee for this term. Elected to Finance Committee: Supr. Wentz, Supr. Krueger, Supr. Caflisch, Supr. Malick, and Supr. Standafer. Transportation Committee: Six people were nominated. Each Supervisor nominated was asked to introduce himself and give a brief statement. Supr. Dowd nominated Supr. Grant who received 30 votes Supr. King nominated Supr. Rebholz who received 30 votes Supr. Krueger nominated Supr. B. Hurtgen who received 29 votes Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. King who received 30 votes Supr. Mortensen nominated Supr. Peterson who received 30 votes Supr. Raymond nominated Supr. J. Hurtgen who received 6 votes Elected to the Transportation Committee: Supr. King, Supr. Peterson, Supr. Grant, Supr. Rebholz, and Supr. B Hurtgen. Public Protection: After nominations were made, Chair Malick announced nominations are closed. Each Supervisor nominated introduced himself/herself and gave a brief statement. Supr. Speer nominated Supr. Gunderson who received 27 votes Supr. Grant nominated Supr. Borup who received 26 votes Supr. King nominated Supr. Mehls who received 30 votes Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. Dowd who received 20 votes Supr. Gunderson nominated Supr. Norton -Bauman who received 5votes Supr. Mehls nominated Supr. Speer who received 21 votes Supr. Standafer nominated Supr. Troyer who received 13 votes Supr. Peterson nominated Supr. Mortensen who received 10 votes Elected to Public Protection: Supr. Mehls, Supr. Speer, Supr. Gunderson, Supr. Dowd, and Supr. Borup. Agriculture and Extension: After the nominations were made, Chair Malick closed the nominations. Each Supervisor nominated introduced himself/herself 2/11/2011 1:38 PM and gave a brief statement. Supr. Rebholz nominated Supr. Raymond who received 28 votes Supr. Habhegger nominated Supr. Burri who received 24 votes Supr. Speer nominated Supr. Peavey who received 28 votes Supr. Raymond nominated Supr. Norton -Bauman who received 20 votes Supr. Marzolf nominated Supr. Awsumb who received 6 votes Supr. B. Hurtgen nominated Supr. J. Hurtgen who received 16 votes Supr. Peavey nominated Supr. Ruetz who received 27 votes Elected to Agriculture and Extension: Supr. Ruetz, Supr. Raymond, Supr. Burri, Supr. Norton - Bauman, and Supr. Peavey. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution #21(2006) Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County and Highway Union (AFSCME). Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Supr. Standafer stated this is the third resolution brought for ratification. The financial package is basically the same as the package adopted last month. The agreement was ratified by the Highway Union and Supr. Standafer requested approval today. Carried unanimously. 2. Resolution #22(2006) Authorizing Continuance of Self- Insured Worker's Compensation Program. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Supr. Krueger stated this resolution is required because St. Croix County will continue the self - insured worker's compensation program that is currently in effect. Carried unanimously. Break at 10:12 a.m. Supr. Caflisch left the meeting at 10:15 a.m. 3. Resolution #23(2006) Amending Bylaws Concerning Signatures on Resolutions and Ordinances. Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Jordan to approve. The resolution provides every written resolution and ordinance shall be signed by members of the introducing committee ... ; and "If signatures cannot be obtained prior to a copy being mailed to Board members, the name of each committee member and how each member voted shall be shown on the copy." Supr. Marzolf thanked the person responsible to bring this item forth. Carried unanimously. 4. Report of Administration Committee not to Change Bylaws to Authorize In- County Meals. Chair Malick explained the current rules state no in- county meals are allowed reimbursement. The Administration Committee considered a request last month by Supr. Krueger and took no action. 5. Resolution #24 (2006) Approving Farmland Preservation Program Agreements. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Burri to approve the Farmland Preservation Program Applications filed by Leon and Judith Helgeson, James and Marilyn Jacobson and Allen Hansen. Carried unanimously. 6. Resolution #25(2006) Approving Town Road Inspection Agreement Between St. Croix County and the Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Supr. Burn, 2nd by Supr. Habhegger to approve. Planning and Zoning Director Dave Fodroczi responded to Supr. Struemke's questions regarding design standards for those towns that have developed their own design standards contained in their own town road ordinance and by virtue of state law the County will defer to those standards if more strict. Carried unanimously. Annual Committee and Department Reports: Land & Water Conservation and Parks: Director Robert Heise highlighted 2005 accomplishments and shared projects of the Land and Water Conservation Department. Heise talked about large animal Siting Legislation Standards and Compliance to be in place on May 1. This preempts county ordinances regarding feedlots and animal units. Heise highlighted 2005 park accomplishments. Heise thanked the County Board, Finance Committee, Land and Water Conservation Committee and his staff. Applause. Supr. Mehls left at 11:10 a.m. Chair Malick stated Soil and Water Stewardship Week is Apri130 — May 7, 2006 and Drinking Water Week is observed May 7 2/11/2011 1:38 PM — 13, 2006. Planning & Zoning Department: Director of the Planning and Zoning Department Dave Fodroczi highlighted the accomplishments and activities of the planning and recycling programs, code administration and land information. Fodroczi highlighted the extensive staff and committee work done revising the Land Division Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Sanitary Ordinance, Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay Zoning and Floodplain Overlay Zoning. Recycling programs were noted along with land information programs. Fodroczi thanked the County Board, Planning and Zoning Committee, Board of Adjustment, local officials, citizens and taxpayers, county departments and his department staff. Applause. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell read rezoning applications submitted and scheduled for hearings for Basel Farms, Town of St. Joseph, Ag to Ag /Residential; Kerry Licht, Town of Pleasant Valley, Ag to Ag /Residential and Mathy Construction, Town of Stanton, Ag -II to Ag. Announcements: Chair Malick announced elected committees should agree after the County Board meeting on the next meeting date. Supr. Cranmer conveyed Joe Feidt's regrets at his inability to attend today's meeting and relayed Feidt's thanks. Supr. Grant announced the annual golf outing sponsored by the Legion is June 21st at Hammond Golf Course. Adjourn. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 11:55 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 1:38 PM