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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 05-17-05 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday — May 17, 2005 7:00 p.m. (evening meeting) St. Croix County Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clarence Malick INVOCATION: Pastor Tim Booth, Trinity Lutheran 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 April 19, 2005 and April 25, 2005 2. Date of Next Meeting June 21, 2005 7:00 p.m. 3. Mileage and Per Diem PRESENTATION: APPOINTMENTS: 1. Ad Hoc Committee on Methamphetamine — Esther Wentz, Denise Gunderson and Lori Bernard 2. Board of Adjustment — Supr. Clarence Malick 3. Health and Human Services — Supr. Tom Dowd, Supr. Ralph Swenson, Supr. Linda Luckey 4. Planning and Zoning — Supr. Stan Krueger ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT OLD AND NEW BUSINESS . Rem-; �;; gs o- 2. Ordinance Development Update on the Riverway and Sanitary Ordinances 3. *Report on appointment process for Sheriffs Chief Deputy 4. *Resolution Renaming Computer Services Department to Information Technology Department 5. *Resolution Renaming Maintenance Department to Building Services 6. *Resolution Renaming Personnel Department to Human Resources 7. * *Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the St. Croix County Sheriff, St. Croix County and the Bass Lake Rehabilitation District 8. "Resolution to Reduce Youth Smoking 9. * *Local Control Resolution (relating to secondhand smoke) ANNUAL COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Computer Services, Health and Human Services; E,.,,,,,,fnie Developmen COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS: Attendance request for WCA Convention September 18 - 20 in Milwaukee; June Dairy Month ADJOURNMENT (Items may be taken in different order) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda * * Late Changes and Additions County Board Supervisors — if you have not submitted your handbook for updating, please bring it with you to the May meeting. The handbooks will be updated and placed in your mailbox at the Government 2/11/2011 2 : 3 4 PM Center. official - approved PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting May 17, 2005 Invocation given by Pastor Tim Booth of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All 31 were present. Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. Ruetz to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of the April 19, 2005 County Board Session and April 25, 2005 County Board Retreat; setting the next County Board meeting for June 21, 2005; and approving mileage and per diem for April 2005 in the amount of $10,782.42. Carried unanimously. Appointments. 1. Ad Hoe Committee on Methamphetamine — Esther Wentz, Denise Gunderson and Lori Bernard. Chair Malick announced he and Vice Chair Jacobson consulted and reviewed the applications and decided to appoint Supr. Wentz, Supr. Gunderson and Supr. Bernard. 2. Board of Adjustment — Supr. Clarence Malick. Chair Malick indicated this appointment requires confirmation by the County Board and is a three -year term. Chair Malick stated if the County Board decides not to confirm his appointment, the appointments to Health and Human Services and Planning and Zoning will be delayed because they are inter - related. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Caflisch to appoint Chair Malick to the Board of Adjustment. Supr. Speer requested a roll call vote. Discussion regarding qualifications and the current number of County Board members eligible to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried: Yes — 20; No — 11 (Voting No: Speer, Peavey, Peterson, Grant, Mehls, King, Wentz, Struemke, Erickson, Rebholz, Gunderson). 3. Health and Human Services — Supr. Tom Dowd, Supr. Ralph Swenson, Supr. Linda Luckey. Motion to approve Supr. Mortensen, 2nd by Supr. Wentz. Carried unanimously. 4. Planning and Zoning — Supr. Stan Krueger. Chair announced appointment of Supr. Krueger effective immediately after this meeting. Administrative Coordinator Report. Whiting reported he received positive comments regarding the April 25 County Board Retreat. He is attempting to get Terry Ludeman's data from his demographic presentation. The Administration Committee reflected on comments they heard and the committee committed to prepare for next year's session. Whiting stated departments have been working on their Capital Outlay Plans. The June Finance Committee meeting will be held with Committee Chairs to begin initial discussion regarding the 2006 budget. Whiting stated Kristen Ziliak will begin on May 26 as the county's new Risk Manager and an intern has been hired to assist with the county -owned land inventory. 2. Ordinance Development Update on the Riverway and Sanitary Ordinances. Supr. Zoerb introduced Bob Bezek, Code Administrator and Jenny Shillcox, Zoning Specialist from the Planning and Zoning Department. Bezek provided an update on the proposed Sanitary Ordinance. Bezek reviewed the proposed timeline concerning adoption of ordinance amendments, provided Sanitary Ordinance general highlights, and system management changes. Discussion regarding the definition of a "qualified third party ". Supr. Raymond stated this is the language the Department of Commerce agreed met the intent of Comm. 83. Supr. Zoerb indicated the Planning and Zoning Committee was advised by staff that the Department of Commerce staff person felt that this was acceptable terminology. Supr. Zoerb stated the Planning and Zoning Committee understood there was a concern from several Supervisors that Homeowners Associations and Condomi ?A aWdiatiofisq PM were entities that the County should be more sensitive to regarding maintenance on these systems. Supr. Struemke asked if the State required the county to have a "third party" provision. Supr. Zoerb indicated this will be reviewed and reminded the Supervisors the public hearing is scheduled for May 26 Jenny Shillcox presented the revised draft of the Lower St. Croix Riverway Ordinance and indicated staff has been working on this in a cooperative effort between various departments. Shillcox noted Polk and Pierce counties are interested in using this as a model ordinance. Shillcox highlighted the authority for the overlay district and performance standards covered m NR 118. Supr. Speer requested clarification of "qualified surveyor" in Wisconsin. Supr. Erickson requested a brief history on standardization between Wisconsin and Minnesota regarding the National Scenic River Act. Chair Malick stated uniformity across the river is desired but unfortunately the Minnesota DNR has no time table to adopt a corresponding rule. 3. Report on Appointment Process for Sheriffs Chief Deputy. Supr. Standafer reported the Personnel Committee reviewed this issue and indicated by resolution in 1983, the county abolished the position of Undersheriff and placed those responsibilities and duties in the position of Chief Deputy. That position is filled with interviews and selection process. The Sheriff participates in the interview and selection process. All proceedings in the recent retirement which created a vacancy and the selection of a new candidate were correctly followed and the Personnel Committee determined there is no need for any other action. 4. Resolution #13(2005) Renaming Computer Services Department to Information Technology Department. Motion to approve by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Peterson. Supr. Standafer indicated three department name changes were unanimously approved by Personnel and Finance committees and all fit the Springsted package. Carried unanimously. 5. Resolution #14(2005) Renaming Maintenance Department to Building Services Department. Motion to approve by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Swenson. Standafer indicated this name change was approved by the Finance Committee some time ago but it was never implemented. Carried unanimously. 6. Resolution #15(2005) Renaming Personnel Department to Human Resources Department. Motion to approve by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Bernard. No discussion. Carried unanimously. 7. Resolution #16(2005) Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the St. Croix County Sheriff, St. Croix County and the Bass Lake Rehabilitation District. Motion to approve by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Erickson. Supr. Struemke stated his concerns regarding other towns wanting to contract with the Sheriff's Department for additional law enforcement services. Supr. Swenson asked if additional deputy training would be necessary. Chief Deputy Klanderman stated no additional training would be necessary and the deputies enforcing this district would have the authority to enforce the ordinance created by the Bass Lake Rehabilitation District and will have the ability to enforce state statutes regarding lake violations. Klanderman added a deputy would be specifically assigned to this district rather than taking a deputy from road patrol road duties. Klanderman stated deputies assigned to this area would not be on a regular scheduled shift. Supr. Bernard confirmed part-time deputies will be assigned to this district. Supr. Struemke expressed concerned regarding deputy overtime. Chair Malick restated Klanderman's statement that it's the intention to have less than eight hour shifts and therefore the deputies would not incur overtime. Supr. Luckey stated this is a limited number of hours per summer. Motion passed; Supr. Struemke voted no. 8. Resolution #17(2005) to Reduce Youth Smoking. Motion by Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Feidt to move items 8 and 9 to the floor for approval. Dr. Michael Kretz provided statistics relating to smoking. The resolution proposes Wisconsin increase excise tax on cigarettes by $1.00 per pack. Dr. Kretz stated the last increase was in 2001 from $.59 to $.77. 9. Resolution #18(2005) Local Control Resolution. Dr. Kretz indicated this resolution deals with secondhand smoke. The resolution requests the Wisconsin Legislature strengthen state laws to fully protect workers and the public from the known health dangers in secondhand smoke by adopting legislation that creates smoke -fee workplaces. It also requests state legislation or regulation preserve the right of local levels of government to adopt more restrictive measures to protect citizens from secondhand smoke. Carried for both resolutions. Annual Committee and Department Reports: Computer Services(nka Information Technology): Information Technology Director Tom Boron hi #hh #tZd1phsFy&aTs PM accomplishments including technology advancements (land records information online, video conferencing, enhanced email filtering and virus protection). Boron highlighted future projects including software and hardware upgrades for law enforcement and emergency communications. He is evaluating new financial systems and records management systems with optical imaging. Boron thanked his staff for their dedication. Health and Human Services Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson reported compiling his department report as a group effort and introduced staff members: Carolyn Krieger, Kathy Dunlap, Barbara Nelson, Steve Kirt, Ron Lockwood, Mary Squyer and Jennifer Pempek. Johnson reported Health and Human Services and the Nursing Home combined is a $31,000,000 operation. Johnson highlighted Nursing Home trends, Family and Children's services, Public Health services, Mental Health / AODA; Long Term Support services; and Economic Support services. Johnson provided the Health and Human Services unaudited 2004 revenue of $24,518,840; and unaudited expenditures $25,427,674. He stated there are adjustments to be made which will decrease this deficit. The 2004 Nursing Home revenue was $6,044,000 and expenditures were $5,737,000. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell indicated there were no new rezoning applications submitted. Campbell reminded Supervisors to turn in their handbooks for updating and asked Supervisors to contact her if they are interested in attending the WCA Conference in September. No correspondence. Announcements: Chair Malick read the June Dairy Month Proclamation. Supr. Struemke stated during the March County Board meeting the chair directed the Public Protection Committee to provide a briefing on the status of the security in Government Center. Whiting indicated Public Protection had this matter on its agenda and that there was a Security Committee meeting in April. Supr. Speer stated the Security Committee does not report to Public Protection. It reports to the Finance Committee. Adjournment. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 9:50 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 2:34 PM