HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 05-16-06 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006 — 6:40 P.M.
St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR GROUP PHOTO AT 6:40 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Gilbert Asembo Oduori, North 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 April 18, 2006 and April 24, 2006 (Goal Setting Session)
2. Date of Next Meeting —June 20, 2006- 7:00 P.M.
3. Rezonings none
4. Amendment to Resolution No. 21(2006) Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County
and Highway Union (AFSCME)
5. Mileage and Per Diem
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Board of Adjustment
2. Health and Human Services
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Review and Acceptance of Goal Setting Report
2. Resolution Requesting Improvement of Supply and Distribution of the Access to Influenza Vaccine to Local
Health Care Providers
3. Public Health Preparedness Overview — Jay Shrader, Program Coordinator, Western Region Partnership for
Public Health Preparedness (WRPPHP)
4. Resolution Supporting Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Between St. Croix County and
Municipalities within St. Croix County for the Purchase of ADA- Compliant Voting System and Supplies;
and Approving an Advance from the General Fund
5. Resolution Approving Project Costs for Jail Water Control System, Cellular E911 Improvements, New
Emergency Communications Radio Consoles, and Fire Radio Repeaters, and Authorizing Borrowing for
these Costs
6. Report from St. Croix County Sportsmans Alliance
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Information Technology Department; UW- Extension Agents
and Fair Association
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Attendance request for WCA Annual Conference (LaCrosse) - September 17 -19, 2006
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 May 16, 2006
County Board Supervisors gathered at 6:40 p.m. for a group photo in front of the Government Center. Invocation given by
Gilbert Asembo Oduori of North Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair
Malick at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call: 30 Present; absent and excused: Supr. Dowd.
Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported 2007 budget preparations begin
at the June Finance Committee with Committee Chairs. Whiting reported the Tax Payer Amendment did not make it out of
the legislature; and the Springsted work is progressing. Whiting stated Jim Janke will be retiring in June after thirty years
with St. Croix County.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Raymond to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of
the April 18, 2006 County Board Session and April 24, 2006 Goal Setting Session; setting the next County Board meeting for
June 20, 2006; approving Resolution 429(2006) amending Resolution 421(2006) regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement
Between the County and Highway Union which corrects a typographical error; and approving County Board Mileage and Per
Diem for April 2006 in the amount of $10,850.91. Carried unanimously.
Appointments:
Board of Adjustment Chair Malick announced a change in the appointments to the Board of Adjustment from the initial
committee list distributed to Supervisors. Board of Adjustment appointments are subject to County Board approval. Chair
Malick recommended the appointment of Supr. Struemke to a three -year term and Jan Zoerb, as a citizen member, to a one -
year appointment. Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. B. Hurtgen to approve. Carried unanimously.
Health and Human Services: Chair Malick announced the appointment of Suprs. Cranmer and Troyer to fill the terms of the
vacant Supervisor seats to April 2008 and the appointment of citizen member Leon Berenschot to April 2009. Deb
Rasmussen's name was also on the committee list as a reappointment to April 2009. Motion by Caflisch, 2nd by Wentz to
approve the appointments. Carried unanimously.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Review and Acceptance of Goal Setting Report. Chair Malick said the report distributed from Don Salverda, the
facilitator of the goal setting session, recognizes what was done during the session. Motion by Supr. Caflisch, 2nd by
Mortensen to accept the report as a work in progress. Supr. Luckey asked if the reported "greatest challenges" were listed in
priority. It was noted that the list of nineteen greatest challenges is not necessarily in the order of priority. Supr. Luckey
questioned the appropriateness of the language regarding mandating township zoning laws. Chair Malick stated let the
minutes reflect that a question was made about the appropriateness of this language and when this feeds into committee work
or when the County Board visits that topic again, to remember this choice of words is not precise. Supr. Luckey stated she
felt the item under "What's not working well ?" regarding the inability and resolve of the board to make timely needed
changes, was too harsh. Chair Malick stated her comment was duly noted. Supr. Luckey also indicated attachment H was not
included. Whiting will copy and distribute the attachment. Supr. Mortensen highlighted the item regarding reimbursing the
clergy for meetings and felt that should continue. Chair Malick stated not every statement in this report is endorsed by
everybody and confirmed this action is an acceptance of the report and the Administration Committee will listen to any
comments and make them part of the analysis as to how to deal with the specifics and generalities contained in the report.
Many topics will go back to various contact committees for action. Supr. Raymond asked if acceptance of this report has any
binding obligation to do anything that is in the report but agreed the goals need to be done. Chair Malick stated that the tenor
of the discussion at the Administration Committee meeting and the actions are only beginning the process. Carried
unanimously.
2. Resolution #26(2006) Requesting Improvement of Supply and Distribution of and Access to Influenza Vaccine
to Local Health Care Providers. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2" by Supr. Caflisch to approve. Public Health Supervisor
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Barbara Nelson stated this resolution brings this matter to the attention of those individuals that have an impact on supply and
distribution, and recognizes problems that something needs to be done. Carried unanimously.
3. Public Health Preparedness Overview — Jay Shrader, Program Coordinator, Western Region Partnership for
Public Health Preparedness ( WRPPHP). Barbara Nelson introduced Jay Shrader, Program Coordinator for the Western
Region Partnership for Public Health Preparedness. Shrader stated WRPPHP brings public health up to par with other
emergency services. Shrader highlighted public health threats in Wisconsin including confirmed cases of mumps. His report
highlighted accomplishments, plans currently in place, planning considerations and stated St. Croix County is part of the
metro area concerning readiness initiatives. Wisconsin statutes mandate all county and municipality governments shall adopt
an effective program of emergency management consistent with the state plan of emergency management and appoint a head
of emergency management services.
4. Resolution #27(2006) Resolution Supporting Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Between St. Croix
County and Approving an Advance from the General Fund. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve.
The resolution authorizes the County Clerk to enter into an agreement with interested municipalities within St. Croix County
to purchase ADA- voting systems, extended warranties, training and supplies; to make payment for the voting systems, and
receive reimbursement for the cost of the voting systems. In addition, the resolution provides for the amount not to exceed
$210,000 be advanced from the St. Croix County General Fund to cover the cost of obtaining the voting systems and the
amount advanced be restored to the General Fund when the Wisconsin State Elections Board reimburses St. Croix County.
Carried unanimously.
5. Resolution #28 (2006) Approving Project Costs for Jail Water Control System, Cellular E911 Improvements,
New Emergency Communications Radio Consoles, and Fire Radio Repeaters, and Authorizing Borrowing for these
Costs. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Mehls to approve. The resolution approves the purchases described and
authorizes the County Finance Director to take all action necessary to secure a loan for not more than five years in an amount
not to exceed $715,184 from the Wisconsin State Trust Fund to pay for the projects. Emergency Communications Directory
Gary Kollman reported on the improvements requested. Supr. Struemke stated the levy can increase a set amount based on
growth, except for an increase in the levy to fund borrowed dollars. Whiting responded it is outside the debt service levy
limit. Supr. Struemke stated he hoped the County could pay it all off the next levy because the budget was not reduced
enough last year to fund these projects. He would like the Board to work hard at the next budget to eliminate the borrowed
funds. Whiting reiterated that this is a motion to approve moving ahead on these projects and for the Finance Director to
submit the application to the State Trust Fund for a 5 -year loan at 4.5% and present an actual borrowing resolution to the
County Board in June 2006. Roll call vote: all aye. Motion carries unanimously.
6. Report from St. Croix County Sportsmen's' Alliance. Dr. Mike Reiter was present from the Sportsmen's
Alliance. Reiter read the mission of the St. Croix County Alliance of Sportsmen Club. The St. Croix County Alliance was
incorporated in February 1963. Officers are Kyle Kulow, President, Dave Larson, Vice President and Mike Reiter, Recorder
and Treasurer. Reiter highlighted past and current projects and partnerships the Alliance works with as well as future
projects. Reiter thanked the County Board for allowing him to report. Applause.
Annual Committee and Department Reports:
Information Technology Department: IT Director Tom Boron submitted a written report which included a list of
accomplishments over the past year and the challenges in controlling the amount of broadcast emails (Spam).
UW- Extension Agents. Present: Lee Milligan, Agriculture Agent; Jim Janke, Resource Agent; Kimberly Reaman, 4 -H
Youth Development Agent; Mary Lestrud, Polk /St. Croix Family Nutrition Coordinator; Martha Mabis, Nutrition Educator;
Ruth Hilfiker, Horticulture Educator; and Joan Sprain, Family Living Agent. Jim Janke was spokesperson for the
department and highlighted the programs handled by each agent. Janke detailed his programs including economic
development, growth management and planning, groundwater testing and education as well as educating government
officials, community leaders and business owners. Chair Malick thanked Janke for his years of service. Applause.
Fair Association. Gail Maier, Vice President of the Fair Board shared updates for the St. Croix County Fair which is
scheduled for July 20 — 23 in Glenwood City. Maier reported on the significant growth in exhibits at the fair. She
highlighted garden tractor races, additional beverage tent and live bands have been added to the 2006 fair. Maier distributed
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the 2006 fair book. Maier thanked the County Board for its continued financial support and invited Supervisors to the fair.
Maier introduced Fairest of the Fair Laura Markuson who highlighted her activities throughout the county as Fairest of the
Fair. Applause.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell read new applications
submitted but not scheduled for hearings for Tom and Renee Patnode, Town of Troy, Ag to Ag /Residential; and Jerry and
Maita Yang, Town of Eau Galle, Ag to Ag /II.
Announcements: Chair Malick announced the 2006 WCA Annual Conference is scheduled for September 17 — 19, 2006
and will be held in LaCrosse. Those wishing to attend should contact County Clerk Campbell.
Vice Chair King reported on the results of the surveys regarding the County Board Chair and stated 98% were satisfied with
Chair Malick's job as County Board Chair last term.
Mortensen announced May is the month for elderly and read a Memorial Day story of the VFW buddy poppy.
Adjourn. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 9:30 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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