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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 08-15-06 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Amended ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006 — 9:OOA.M. St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: 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 June 20, 2006 2. Date of Next Meeting— Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 9:00 A.M. 3. Rezonings Jerry and Maita Yang (Town of Eau Galle) Ag to Ag II; Tom and Renee Patnode (Town of Troy) Ag to Ag /Residential; Richard and Cheryl Saari (Town of Baldwin) Ag /Residential to Ag; John and Georgine Schottler (Town of St. Joseph) Ag to Ag /Residential 4. Mileage and Per Diem APPOINTMENTS: Health & Human Services Board — reappointment of Dr. Michael Kretz; *appoint of Gordon Awsumb to replace the resigning Bill Cranmer *Birth to Three/Family Support Advisory Committee — Shelly Weyers, Steve Wlodyga, Julie Lesher, Kathy Robelia, David Hadlich, Susan Bjerstedt, Wendy Kramer, Nancy Lawton Shirley OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of County Funds for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program 2. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department to Apply for a 2007 Lakes Planning Grant 3. Resolution Authorizing Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant E mer- g eney Management Planning GFaa 4. Report by Administration Committee on County Board Size Reduction 5. 2007 Budget Review 6. *Ordinance Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 12, Sanitary — clarify use of holding tanks and update definition of a Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System 7. *Ordinance Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 13, Land Divisions — require all taxes or special assessments have been paid prior to approval of certified survey maps 8. *Ordinance Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17, Zoning — provide for 1 /2 acres minimum lot size for conservation design development in the shoreland overlay district 9. *Ordinance Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17, Zoning — update filling and grading requirements for the shoreland overlay district 10. * * Nursing Home Incident Report — Fred Johnson, Director, Health & Human Services COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Emergency Communications, Emergency Management, Highway Department, Surveyor 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 2/11/2011 1:55 PM Official - approved 9120106 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting August 15, 2006 Invocation given by Chair Malick. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m. Roll call: 30 present; absent and excused: Supr. Mehls Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported he received preliminary assessed value figures before today's meeting and indicated he was not ready to report on them at this time. The 2005 audit report was presented to the Finance Committee by Steve Tracey. The report indicated the fiscal health of the County is good. Springsted work is continuing and the Position Administration Work Group is wrapping up the initial approval of job descriptions and considering new positions for the 2007 budget. Whiting reported negotiations with the LAW Group is starting and an arbitration hearing is set with Nursing Home group for 2006 and 2007 wages. The County will be in a mediation session with the Department of Transportation regarding the taking of County -owned property in New Richmond for the Highway 64 expansion. Whiting added the County has entered into an agreement with a file storage company in New Brighton to store files. Supr. Struemke questioned the request by County Veteran Service Office to hire someone to purge files and now the County is paying for storage of documents. Consent Agenda: Chair Malick announced the Yang rezoning has been withdrawn by the Planning and Zoning Committee and should be removed from the consent agenda. There will be no action on this matter at this time. Request by Supr. Raymond to remove Schottler rezoning from the consent agenda. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Habhegger to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of the June 20, 2006 County Board Session; setting the next County Board meeting for September 20, 2006; approving rezonings Tom and Renee Patnode, Town of Troy, Ag to Ag/Residential (Ordinance 4731(2006)); Richard and Cheryl Saari, Town of Baldwin, Ag/Residential to Ag (Ordinance 4732(2006)); and approving County Board Mileage and Per Diem for June 2006 in the amount of $11,326.29. Carried unanimously. Schottler Rezoning — Ordinance #733(2006). Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. Bum to approve the rezoning request of John and Georgine Schottler, Town of St. Joseph, Ag to Ag/Residential. Supr. Raymond asked if this request is consistent with the town plan and also had concerns regarding the acreage since the request is to rezone approximately 600 acres. Code Administrator Bob Bezek stated this request was supported by the Town of St. Joseph and added the County relies on the towns making the motion consistent with their own town plan. Bezek read the town's recommendation. Supr. Troyer reported the Schottlers stated in the public hearing they plan to deed property to their children to build homes. Carried unanimously. Appointments: Chair Malick requested a motion to reappoint Dr. Michael Kretz and the appointment of Supr. Awsumb to replace the resigning Supr. Bill Cranmer to the Health & Human Services Board. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Caflisch to approve. Supr. Cranmer thanked the Health and Human Services staff and Supr. Awsumb, and expressed his appreciation in having the opportunity to serve on the Health and Human Services Board. Carried unanimously. Chair Malick announced the reappointments to the Birth to Three /Family Support Advisory Committee of Shelly Weyers, Steve Wlodyga, Julie Lesher, Kathy Robelia, David Hadlich, Susan Bjerstedt, Wendy Kramer, Nancy Lawton Shirley. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution #34(2006) Authorizing the Submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of County Funds for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. This resolution authorizes the Planning and Zoning Director to submit a state grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for both the Agricultural and Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program with the intent of administering a Clean Sweep Program in St. Croix County in 2007. Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. Bum to approve. Carried unanimously. 2/11/2011 1:55 PM 2. Resolution #35(2006) Authorizing the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department to Apply for a 2007 Lakes Planning Grant. This resolution authorizes the Land and Water Conservation Department to request $3,000.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the "Lake Management Grant Program," to sponsor an informational and education conference in 2007 relating to the protection and management of Lake St. Croix. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Ruetz to approve. Supr. Raymond explained no county funds are involved with the exception of some administrative time. Supr. Struemke encouraged representatives from St. Croix County to discuss and propose as far as taxpayer dollars are spent in land conversation issues, the land be opened to the public for hunting and fishing. Carried unanimously. 3. Resolution #33(2006) Authorizing Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant. This resolution authorizes the Emergency Management Director to proceed with the development of a disaster mitigation plan through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, with the County match of $10,700.00 to be in -kind services as allowable under the grant program. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Gunderson to approve. Carried unanimously. 4. Report by Administration Committee on County Board Size Reduction. Supr. Caflisch reported the Administration Committee has been actively studying the feasibility of reducing the size of County Board pursuant to the Resolution Approving Study Regarding Reducing Number of Supervisory Districts passed by the County Board in March 2006. Supr. Caflisch provided a history of government structure in the State of Wisconsin and St. Croix County. Whiting presented maps showing proposed districts which were prepared by Planner Ellen Denzer. Model maps with division lines from east to west and north to south were presented. The Administration Committee thanked Denzer for her work. The resolution passed in March recommended a study of the feasibility of reducing the number of districts by at least ten from the present thirty -one. Supr. Caflisch called on members of the Administration Committee members to address details regarding their study. Supr. Standafer addressed topics regarding "Urban vs. Rural Representation" and "Cost Implications ". Supr. Standafer stated if there is a reduction, a change from 31 to any other number, the point remains there is no shift in the breakdown of urban vs. rural. Supr. Standafer indicated a reduction would not necessarily be a cost savings but rather a reduction on an efficiency gain. Supr. Standafer pointed out a comparison of 33 Wisconsin State Senators and 31 St. Croix County Board Supervisors. Supr. Raymond addressed "Timing Issues" and "Redistricting Issues ". Supr. Raymond reported recent changes in the law allow a size change between official census years. Changes can also be made by a petition of the citizens of the County and if a valid petition is properly submitted, it's binding on the County to bring it to a vote and that keeps the County Board from taking any action on its own. If redistricting is done now it uses 2000 census data. Supr. Raymond stated if the decision is to redistrict between the official census, 2008 is the soonest it could be done and 2012 is the latest, based on 2010 census data. Supr. Raymond advocates 2008 because it is easy to draw lines when the County does not have to negotiate with all the towns, villages and cities for the wards; and stated it's important this be done with an informed board. This board and committees have had discussions regarding this issue. Supr. Raymond stated using the 2000 census, the representation on the eastern part of the County will be slightly more than in the west. In 2012 the numbers will shift further to the west. Supr. Jordan addressed "Numbers" (reduce to 21) and provided a background of the debate held in the Administration Committee. Supr. Jordan stated each Supervisor represents roughly 2000 people in their districts. Reducing the districts to 21 to 25 calculates to Supervisors representing approximately 2500 people. He reviewed the county's current committee structure — elected and appointed committees. Populating the committees is possible with 21 supervisors. Supr. Jordan said the Wisconsin Counties Association came out against this measure that allows initiative referendum in which citizens could come forward and place it on the ballot. The Administration Committee discussed coming up with a reasoned approach, a historical context and debate amongst the County Board and citizens to see if there is a better way. Supr. Jordan reviewed efforts made by other counties in the state. He stated we need to do more with less and be more efficient with the taxpayers' money. Supr. Jordan stated the committee would implement this over time, plan for a transition by looking at the committees, look at an incremental approach, accommodate our people by looking at the citizens' input and be good stewards to those people who voted us into office. Supr. Caflisch noted the vote from the Administration Committee was 4 — 1. Supr. King noted the current population for St. Croix County is over 75,000 and it's predicted to be over 80,000 by 2010. King suggested to the Administration Committee to redistrict in 2010. He also reminded Supervisors there is no cost savings to the County to reduce. King indicated it's 2/11/2011 1:55 PM difficult to get people to serve on the Board for the pay and time it takes. King explained that Town of Star Prairie is going from a three to five member board because of the time commitment. Supr. King also claimed the Administration Committee stated that three - member committees could do a better job. Supr. King stated he does not agree and prefers to see five members on a committee. Supr. King disagreed with the change in 2008 because of the population increase. Supr. King reminded Supervisors towns need to be represented. Chair Malick opened the floor for discussion. Discussion regarding committee size and statutory requirements. Chair Malick stated the Administration Committee has not adopted a position on the size of the committees. Supr. Caflisch confirmed committee size was reviewed as part of the feasibility study. Supr. Awsumb asked if Administration Committee looked beyond 2010 with the predicted County's growth. Supr. Jordan stated the importance of understanding how to populate the committees and added there has been no discussion to increase the number of Supervisors as the population grows. As the base population grows and the districts remain at any number, Supervisors will represent more people. Supr. Jordan stated the committee did not look at a County Commissioner set up. Supr. Raymond confirmed the Administration Committee reviewed the feasibility of representing a certain number of people with fewer supervisors. Supr. Standafer stated the discussion is looking at affirmative reasons and analysis with respect to consideration of a different number. He added the legislation places a real possibility which is out of the Supervisors' control where an action could be initiated that forces into a posture we do not want. This is happening in Waukesha County which places a referendum question on the ballot and if passed it becomes a mandated action of the County Board. Supr. Standafer stated he is not aware of any citizen petitions at this time but recognizes the fact this opportunity may happen. Supr. Wentz asked why the public would want us to cut the numbers if it's budget neutral. She added at this level, Supervisors represent real people and real issues. Supr. Norton - Bauman asked if the Supervisors decide to reduce, would it eliminate the potential in the future for citizens to bring this forward. Caflisch stated it could still occur. It would show that the County Board is being pro- active in the fact that we can function with less numbers. Supr. Rebholz asked how we compare to Dane County and asked why to reduce if invariably it's not going to cut costs. Supr. Mortensen summarized costs and stated the need to inform the public of the current procedure. Supr. Caflisch indicated with respect to urban vs. rural distribution it does not make a difference of the number of districts if the population increases in urban areas. Rural areas in St. Croix County would have the same representation in population. Supr. Cranmer stated he attended some the Administration Committee meetings and felt they did a good job. The Administration Committee found it is possible to redistrict but did not find if this is desirable. He added he has heard discussions regarding efficiency. The Board has to reconcile different demands and use its best judgment of the members of the legislative body. Supr. Cranmer suggested doing it on our gut feelings and how the County is currently functioning. Supr. Marzolf stated it's an analogous comment that a referenda would arise out of dissatisfaction. He asked if the Administration Committee solicited the opinion of Supervisors other than themselves to determine and asked who among us was consulted. He reminded Supervisors that St. Croix County is the fastest growing county in the State of Wisconsin. Chair Malick declared a recess at 10:30 a.m. 5. 2007 Budget Review. Whiting presented preliminary numbers as to the County's valuation for the current year. Assessed valuation for 2006 is $8,332,193,400 - up 11 %. Whiting stated the important number is the amount of new construction which is $358,067,000 — up 5% which includes land value for new construction. If land value taken out, it would be a 6% increase. 6. Ordinance #734(2006) Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 12, Sanitary — clarify use of holding tanks and update definition of a Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System. Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. Troyer to approve. Supr. Struemke recommended 422 read property owners in a plural form rather 2/11/2011 1:55 PM then singular. Malick agreed that multiple owners is part of the definition. Motion carried — voting no was Supr. Brian Hurtgen. 7. Ordinance #735(2006) Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 13, Land Divisions — require all taxes or special assessments have been paid prior to approval of certified survey maps. Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. Troyer to approve. Carried unanimously. 8. Ordinance #736(2006) Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17, Zoning — provide for' /2 acres minimum lot size for conservation design development in the shoreland overlay district. Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. Ruetz to approve. Supr. Marzolf asked if shoreland district includes riverway. Chair Malick stated shoreland and riverway overlap and apply. Motion carried — voting no was Supr. Marzolf. 9. Ordinance #737(2006) Amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17, Zoning — update filling and grading requirements for the shoreland overlay district. Motion by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd by Supr. Burri to approve. Supr. Luckey asked the Percent Slope table be attached. Supr. Habhegger stated the chart is to be made available to the public. No objection to being more formalized and available to the public. Habhegger will see it's done. Carried unanimously. 10. Nursing Home Incident Report — Fred Johnson, Director, Health & Human Services. Director of Health and Human Services Fred Johnson reported two weeks go there was an incident in the Nursing Home regarding how a policy was handled. This incident was reported to the State Bureau of Quality Assurance. He stated the staff cooperated with the surveyors. The report is not complete at this time. Johnson stated the purpose of this report is to provide a brief update that the state audited the Nursing Home and unfortunately he has no detail until survey is returned and will not speculate what the report will entail. It was noted that a full and complete report regarding the future of the Nursing Home will be brought before the County Board at its September 2006 meeting. Supr. Raymond asked if what is mandated and what is not mandated will be addressed in September. Johnson stated he's had discussions with Wisconsin Counties Association regarding mandates and this matter will be looked at. Annual Committee and Department Reports: Emergency Communications. Gary Kollman presented his 2006 Emergency Communications Department report. Kollman highlighted the increase in calls for service from 1993 to 2005. He explained one call for service occurs when the department dispatches public safety assistance. He noted the increase in countywide law enforcement positions. Also highlighted were the number of queries which include entering names and dates of birth. Entries were reviewed. Kollman stated the Emergency Communications Department currently has 108 written policies. He highlighted the Baldwin backup activation and added the communication van was deployed five times since August 2005. Emergency Communications current projects include installation of Cellular 911, installation of new radio consoles, replacement of fire base stations and regional repeater. Chair Malick thanked Gary Kollman on behalf of the Board. Applause. Emergency Mana ems Jack Colvard presented and described a number of grants which have gone through his department. From January 1, 2006 to date, the total grants received are $102,288.89. Activities of the department were reviewed including training courses. Supr. Struemke stated we should encourage towns that this funding is available. Colvard stated OJA provides funding for equipment, requests which need to be made by towns. Applause. Highway Department. Vice Chair King introduced Highway Commissioner Tim Ramberg. Ramberg highlighted the Highway Department's six -year plan which including reconstruction goals and maintenance goals. Ramberg reviewed maintenance material cost increases; funding issues on both federal and state levels; and the life cycle of a road. Ramberg stated roads are rated every two years. Ramberg highlighted levy comparisons from 1989 to 2006. Future funding plans were reviewed. Ramberg confirmed the Highway Department will continue to re- evaluate and adjust its six -year plan; budget to reflect higher energy and product costs; reprioritize projects with changing environment; show costs of increasing demands /expectations; continue to inform the decision makers; inform our legislators and the public of needs and facts, continue positive intergovernmental relationships; use /understand the formulas that are being modified and created to distribute the dollars; and explore alternative revenue sources. Wheel tax was briefly highlighted. Applause. Survey Vice Chair King introduced Surveyor Brian Halling. Halling described county surveying duties. He highlighted 2/11/2011 1:55 PM time spent in 2005 on surveying work hours, subdivision work, and monuments visited/PLSS corners occupied. Halling answered various questions from Supervisors. Applause. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell read new applications submitted but not scheduled for hearings for Eagle Ridge Property Management, Inc. in the Town of Troy from Ag to Ag /Residential; and David C. Rocker; R. Charles & Barbara J. Garbe; American Materials LL: Leo, Chris & Sheila Rohl, Town of Troy, Ag to Ag -II — Ag to Ag /Residential. Announcements: Chair Malick requested when the Wisconsin Counties Association resolutions are received to give immediate attention to them. The resolutions propose positions to be adopted at the September conference. If adopted that is the policy for WCA which is the strongest lobbying arm we have. Supr. Gunderson stated there is an article regarding Drug Court in the Glenwood Tribune. Adjourn. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 12:03 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 1:55 PM