HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-01-05 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday — November 1, 2005 -- 9:00 a.m.
St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clarence Malick
INVOCATION: Pastor Joanne Sorenson, Bethel 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 September 15, 2005
2. Date of Next Meeting— Tuesday, December 13, 2005— 9:00 a.m.
3. Mileage and Per Diem
PRESENTATIONS:
*Ice cream will be served by the 4 -H members at 10:15 a.m.
APPOINTMENTS: *Alfred Shrank — Council on Aging
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR'S REPORT
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. 2006 Proposed Budget — 9:15 a.m.
a. Presentation
b. Public Hearing (3 minutes per speaker)
C. Resolution Adopting 2006 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures
2. Resolution Approving County Aid Bridge Construction
3. Resolution Approving County Aid Construction and Maintenance During Calendar Year 2006
4. Resolution Approving New Positions for 2006
5. Resolution Appr-avia 2006 Wages and Health histir-anee for- Non Union Employe
6. Resolution Approving New County Health Insurance Group for Medicare Eligible Retired Employees to
Begin in 2006
7. *Rezonings
a. Jerome Wynveen, Town of Eau Galle, Ag -Res to Commercial
8. Update on Land Division Ordinance
9. Resolution Amending St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Rules and Bylaws Relating to Supervisor
Compensation
ANNUAL COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
(Items may be taken in different order)
* Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda* * Late Changes and Additions
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Official - Approved December
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting November 1, 2005
Invocation given by Pastor Joanne Sorenson of Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m.
Chair Malick reviewed the agenda and described the procedure to be taken for the budget hearing.
Roll call: 29 present. Absent and excused: Supr. Marzolf and Supr. Ruetz. Supr. Rebholz arrived at 9:25 a.m.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Caflisch to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of
the September15, 2005 County Board Session; setting the next County Board meeting for December 13, 2005; and
approving mileage and per diem for September, 2005 in the amount of $7,789.50 and October, 2005 in the amount of
$12,573.48. Carried unanimously.
Presentations: None.
Appointments: Chair Malick announced the appointment ofAlfred Shrank to the Council on Aging
Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported on health insurance status and the
split a group for retirees. Whiting indicated he attended the quarterly meeting of WMMIC and received assurance regarding
rates. Whiting is working on the appraisal of the Government Center property.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. 2006 Proposed Budget — 9:15 a.m.
a. Presentation. Finance Committee Chair Swenson presented the 2006 proposed budget. He indicated St.
Croix County is allowed to increase the levy by 6.645% based on net new construction, the largest percentage increase in
the State. The 2005 total equalized value is $7,217,833,200; total change in equalized value is $797,906,600 up 12.43 %;
the proposed 2006 levy is $22,262,349 = $3.08 Mill Rate (a reduction of $.17 per $1,000 of valuation). The Finance
Committee is recommending a levy increase of $1,387,156 over 2005, up the maximum allowable of 6.645 %. Supr.
Swenson presented budget history and Finance Committee actions during the budget review process. The presentation
highlighted items recommended by the Finance Committee for borrowing including: Communication Radio Consoles,
Cellular E911 and the Jail Controlled Water System.
b. Public Hearing (3 minutes per speaker) Chair Malick declared the public hearing open at 10:15 a.m.
Chair Malick called three times for comments. No one from the public chose to comment on the budget. Chair Malick
closed the public hearing.
Rachel Ackley, Grow 4 -H Coordinator, introduced two Junior Leaders, Allie Winget and Michael Jacobson. Both
representatives reported on how 4 -H has helped them. Recess at 10:20 a.m. Ice cream was served by 4 -H representatives.
C. Resolution #31(2005) Adopting 2006 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures. Motion by Supr.
Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to move the 2006 proposed budget forward on the floor.
Supr. Bernard asked about the status of the Department of Revenue and sales tax proj ections. Whiting indicated Finance
Director Pietrick has attempted to contact the Department of Revenue. Supr. Bernard suggested if there is no action
through WCA, to contact our legislators. Supr. Mehls questioned sales tax and the possibility of reinstating funds into
Emergency Management budget.
Supr. Feidt expressed concerns regarding the Nursing Home budget and suggested exploring ideas of St. Croix County
without a nursing home ten years from now and how it would affect the residents of St. Croix County. Human Services
Director Fred Johnson stated they are looking at outside professionals to get independent information for operational
adjustments for the Nursing Home. Johnson confirmed the intention to follow up with a Phase II whjch i t1atg o 5 PM
plan. Supr. Swenson confirmed the Health and Human Services Committee is backing Johnson wit this s Y.
Supr. Erickson questioned liability insurance and rates. Whiting responded that other options have been reviewed,
including the WCA group. Whiting stated the jail strip search class action has had an impact on the County's rates and
the County is in a situation where it will be paying for the strip search case for some time. WMMIC has addressed the
Finance Committee regarding options.
Supr. Struemke further questioned the Nursing Home study and the timeline for the result of the study. Johnson stated
Phase I is the operational assessment which may be completed by the end of this week. Phase II is still open and there are
funds budgeted for a Phase II study. That timeframe may start as soon as possible in 2006.
Supr. Struemke questioned liability insurance and the County staying with WMMIC. He would like to see a comparison.
Whiting explained appropriations and the recommended fund balance for potential claims. Supr. Struemke asked if there
have been additional claims filed against the county which are jail- related. Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman stated
he was not aware of any claims anywhere near the amount claimed before.
Supr. Jordan questioned the borrowing proposal and asked if borrowing will be brought forward again to the County
Board. Supr. Swenson confirmed nothing will happen unless borrowing is approved by the County Board.
Supr. Zoerb brought forward a proposal to amend the 2006 budget to include an additional $79,113 for capital
improvement expenses in the Planning and Zoning suite. Supr. Zoerb explained $20,000 is in the 2005 budget for
improvements, the need for an additional $79,000 in 2006, and stated under the direction of the Planning and Zoning
Committee this amount be attached to the borrowing. Supr. Zoerb stated Planning and Zoning has increased revenues by
$125,000 on top of the $188,000 figure in the proposed revenues. Supr. Zoerb stated the suite is in need of adequate
offices to allow the staff to be more efficient and better serve the public. Habhegger stated they do recognize the
problems the Finance Committee dealt with and believes funding will be brought forward in 2007 to help pay for the
improvements in the suite. Supr. Swenson described the merit of the items included in the proposed borrowing. Supr.
Krueger commented Planning and Zoning increased fees and also cost accounting measures for indirect expenses is in
place, similar to the Highway Department's cost analysis. The proposal is to add $79,113 to the list of borrowing items.
Chair Malick called for a show of hands in favor of modifying the budget tentatively for further consideration of
borrowing $79,113 for remodeling the Planning and Zoning suite. Chair Malick counted ten in favor and stated this item
would not make the list of items to consider for borrowing.
Supr. Gunderson questioned County Park funds and justifying the amount spent on parks and suggested it be placed on
the list to reduce the budget by $30,000.
Supr. Rebholz commented on the Health and Human Services budget and stated that unfortunately we as citizens don't
consider the need for those citizens less fortunate than we are.
Supr. Krueger commented the Finance Committee suggested departments look at prioritizing because next year's budget
will be more difficult to balance.
Chair Malick asked if there were any other comments or proposed amendments on the budget. No other comments or
amendments were expressed. Chair Malick explained agenda items 2, 3, 4, 6 are part of the budget. Roll call vote on
motion to adopt the 2006 budget: Yes — 28; No — 1 (voting no — Supr. Struemke). Passed.
2. Resolution #32(2005) Approving County Aid Bridge Construction. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr.
Grant to approve. Roll call vote: Yes — 29; No — 0. Carried unanimously.
3. Resolution #33(2005) Approving County Aid Construction and Maintenance During Calendar Year 2006.
Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to approve. Roll call vote: Yes — 29; No — 0. Carried unanimously.
4. Resolution #34(2005) Approving New Positions for 2006. Motion to approve by Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr.
Standafer. Roll call vote: Yes — 29; No — 0. Carried unanimously.
5. Resolution # = (2005) . Withdrawn
before the meeting.
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6. Resolution #35(2005) Approving New County Health Insurance Group for Medicare Eligible Retired
Employees to Begin in 2006. Motion to approve by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Wentz. Roll call vote: Yes — 29; No —
0. Carried unanimously.
Applause for the Finance Committee.
7. Rezonings.
a. Ordinance #712(2005) Jerome Wynveen to rezone approximately 4.1 acres of land from Ag/Residential to
Commercial, Town of Eau Galle. Motion by Supr. Zoerb, 2nd by Supr. Burri to approve. Supr. Zoerb indicated the
Planning and Zoning Committee approved this on a unanimous vote. Carried unanimously.
8. Update on Land Division Ordinance. Ellen Denzer presented an overview of proposed amendments to the St.
Croix County Land Use Regulations to replace Chapter 18, Subdivisions, with a new Chapter 13, Land Divisions and
related amendments to Chapter 17, Zoning. Two public information meetings were held in March. Additional meetings
addressing the proposed changes were held in September. Proposed changes for both areas were highlighted. Discussion
regarding cooperative agreements. Changes to the Zoning Ordinance are directly related to the Land Division Ordinance.
Discussion regarding setback requirements. Supr. Zoerb encouraged town board members and planning commission
members to be aware of the public hearing scheduled for November 2nd and encouraged participation.
Supr. Bernard left the meeting at approximately 12:30 p.m.
9. Resolution Amending St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Rules and Bylaws Relating to Supervisor
Compensation. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Struemke to adopted the proposed resolution. Supr. Caflisch
stated all County Board Supervisors represent the same number of people in the County and felt salary based
compensation would be fair. He added, in Wisconsin, there are nine salaried counties and twelve counties have both
salary and per diem. The resolution provides County Board Supervisor compensation at $225 for each full month of
service with additional amounts to the Chair, Vice Chair and Chairs of committees. Supr. Raymond expressed concerns
regarding the willingness of people to attend meetings if they were compensated by salary. Supr. Caflisch stressed the
importance to have a system in place for those willing to serve. Roll call vote: Yes — 12; No — 16 (voting no: Suprs.
Burn, Speer, Peterson, Grant, Dowd, Mehls, Habhegger, Mortensen, Wentz, Struemke, Erickson, Rebholz, Raymond,
Luckey, Krueger, Gunderson). Motion failed.
Annual Committee and Department Reports: None.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Cindy Campbell read rezoning
applications tabled to future meetings and a thank you from the family of the late John Bradley. Campbell also reminded
the Supervisors of the upcoming Spring Election and that candidacy papers may be picked up anytime but stressed that
nomination papers may not be circulated until December 1, 2005. The deadline to file the paperwork is January 3, 2006.
Announcements: Chair Malick announced that former Mayor of the City of New Richmond, Billy Smith had passed
away. Chair Malick summarized the opening speech of the County Association Annual Conference. Supr. Jacobson
thanked Supr. Caflisch for his work and effort concerning the Supervisor compensation.
Adjournment. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 1:00 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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