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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-20-04 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, April 20, 2004 — 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clarence Malick INVOCATION: Father John Rasmus, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hudson, Wisconsin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OATH OF OFFICE — ST. CROIX COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES 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 1, 2004 2. Date of Next Meeting —May 18, 2004 7:00 P.M 3. Mileage and Per Diem PRESENTATION: Recognition of Harris Corporation and Dairyland Power regarding Microwave System APPOINTMENTS: * *Confirmation of District #11 Supervisor ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ELECTED COMMITTEES: ❖ Chair appoints two tellers for election of officers ❖ Vice Chair 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) ❖ Vice Chair will call for nominations from the floor ❖ 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 ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT NEW BUSINESS 1. Rezonings a. *Pecilunas Family Trust, Town of Eau Galle, Ag to Ag -11 2. *Reselution AtAhar-iziag Finanee Committee to Sell TwE Deed Pr-ape4y for- Less than the Appraised Va4tie Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Ordinance Delegating Power to Acquire, Manage, and Sell Tax -Deed Lands (this is the correct title) ANNUAL COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Health and Human Services COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Week — April 25 to May 2 ADJOURNMENT (Items may be taken in different order) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda 2/11/2011 3 :1 7 PM * * Late Changes and Additions PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Approved May 18, 2004) Regular Meeting April 20, 2004 Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m. Invocation was given by Father John Rasmus, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hudson. The Pledge Allegiance to the flag was recited. Chair Malick reviewed the agenda and noted there will be no appointment made today to fill the vacancy in Supervisory District 11 as the City of New Richmond is not prepared to make a recommendation. Chair Malick read the Proclamation relating to Soil & Water Stewardship Week. Oath of Office: Judge Lundell and Judge Needham conducted the oath of office for all Supervisors. Roll call: 30 present, 1 vacancy (District 11) Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Speer to adopt the consent agenda including approval of the April 1, 2004 minutes, setting May 18, 2004 as date of next meeting and mileage and per diem total for March 2004 of $9,156.53. Carried unanimously. Presentation: Supr. Mehls presented Harris Corporation represented by Jayne Leighton, Vice President Sales and Service for North America and Caribbean and John Kingsley, Regional Salesperson with a Certificate of Appreciation for their superior customer service to the citizens of St. Croix County relating to the Microwave System. Chair Malick and Supr. Mehls commended Communications Director Gary Kollman for his work. Applause. Supr. Mortensen presented St. Croix County a certificate of appreciation for ten years of membership support to the St. Croix Economic Development Corporation. The certificate was presented to Chair Malick. Applause. Chair Malick and Vice Chair Jacobson recognized former County Board Supervisors Leon Berenschot and Dr. Glenn Hoberg for their contributions to the County and service as St. Croix County Supervisors. Applause. Appointments: None Election of Officers and Elected Committees: Chair Malick 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 that Roberts Rules do not require nominations to be seconded, although our custom is to allow them. Chairman of the Board: Supr. Standafer nominated Supr. Malick and Supr. King nominated Supr. Krueger. Prior to voting, the candidates addressed three questions which are in the St. Croix County Board of Supervisor 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? Supr. Malick addressed the County Board first with Supr. Krueger following. Supr. Malick received 18 votes; Supr. Krueger received 12 votes; Supr. Malick was elected as Chair. Vice Chair: Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Marzolf to nominate Supr. Art Jacobson; Motion by Supr. Wentz 2nd by Supr. Struemke to close nominations. Carried unanimously. Motion by Supr. Mehls, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to cast unanimous ballot for Supr. Jacobson. Carried unanimously. Supr. Jacobson was elected as Vice Chair. Finance Committee: All candidates must reach a majority vote and, if more rounds of voting toe. gw 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 who received 26 votes Supr. Speer nominated Supr. Krueger who received 24 votes Supr. Bernard nominated Supr. Swenson who received 27 votes Supr. Swenson nominated Supr. Malick who received 25 votes Supr. Rebholz nominated Supr. Caflisch who received 17 votes Supr. Feidt nominated Supr. Standafer who received 25 votes After the nominations were made, Chair Malick declared nominations closed for the Finance Committee. Elected to Finance Committee were: Supr. Wentz, Supr. Krueger, Supr. Swenson, Supr. Malick, Supr. Standafer. Transportation Committee: Supr. Grant nominated Supr. King Supr. Marzolf nominated Supr. Peterson Supr. King nominated Supr. Grant Supr. King nominated Supr. Rebholz Supr. Peterson nominated Supr. Jacobson Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to close nominations and a unanimous ballot show on the record. Carried unanimously. Elected to the Transportation Committee were: Supr. King, Supr. Peterson, Supr. Grant, Supr. Rebholz, Supr. Jacobson. Public Protection: Supr. Swenson nominated Supr. Bernard who received 17 votes Supr. Grant nominated Supr. Mehls who received 25 votes Supr. Ruetz nominated Supr. Mortensen who received 6 votes Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. Dowd who received 14 votes Supr. Marzolf nominated Supr. Speer who received 25 votes Supr. King nominated Supr. Gunderson who received 17 votes Supr. Gunderson nominated Supr. Erickson who received 19 votes Supr. Swenson nominated Supr. Jordan who received 16 votes Supr. Ruetz nominated Supr. Struemke who received 7 votes After nominations were made, Chair Malick announced nominations are closed. Elected to Public Protection were: Supr. Bernard, Supr. Mehls, Supr. Speer, Supr. Gunderson, Supr. Erickson. Agriculture and Extension: Supr. Raymond nominated Supr. Ruetz who received 27 votes Supr. Luckey nominated Supr. Raymond who received 26 votes Supr. Ruetz nominated Supr. Hurtgen who received 20 votes Supr. Zoerb nominated Supr. Bum who received 29 votes Supr. Bum nominated Supr. Zoerb who received 21 votes Supr. King nominated Supr. Peavey who received 20 votes Supr. Speer nominated Supr. Marzolf Supr. Marzolf declined the nomination. After the nominations were made, Chair Malick closed the nominations. Tie vote between Supr. Hurtgen and Supr. Peavey which resulted in a second vote. Chair Malick indicated Supervisors need to vote for one. Supr. Swenson requested the individuals provide some background. Supr HHi rt e Q11 di t d h chose to be nominated because he is a future farmer and a livestock hauler and feels he is familiar wihis area. Supr. Peavey indicated his background is in farming as well. Supr. Hurtgen received 11 votes and Supr. Peavey received 19 votes. Elected to Agriculture and Extension: Supr. Ruetz, Supr. Raymond, Supr. Bum, Supr. Zoerb and Supr. Peavey. Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting welcomed and congratulated the Supervisors. Whiting indicated the new supervisors are invited to an orientation and tour on April 23, 2004. On April 26th the Board members will meet for the Goal Setting Session at the Cashman Center (WITC) in New Richmond. Whiting indicated at the last County Board meeting the Board approved the awarding of the bond sale. The transaction for those funds was made and has been forwarded to the plaintiffs' attorneys. That settlement is considered paid. Annual bond payments will be brought up during the budget review. Whiting received a letter from Mayor Schnitzler from the City of New Richmond which concurred with the Board's vote from the April 1S meeting regarding the highway configuration for County Road K. 1. Rezonings a. Ordinance #657(2004) Rezoning from Ag to Ag -II for Pecilunas Family Trust, Town of Eau Galle. Motion to approve by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Bum. Carried unanimously. 2. Ordinance #658 Amending Chapter 3, Ordinance Delegating Power to Acquire, Manage, and Sell Tax - Deed Lands. Motion to approve by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Standafer. Supr. Swenson provided background information regarding the current procedures for selling tax deed property. Supr. Struemke expressed his concern regarding low bids received and recommends the Finance Committee allow some flexibility and to provide some limited amount less the appraised value. Supr Krueger indicated the Finance Committee has the right to reject any and all bids. Supr. Standafer explained the new law enacted in February 2004 which provides bids lower than the appraised value of the property may be accepted or rejected by the County Board or designated committee providing a second notice is published. Supr. Rebholz indicated the County Board elects qualified people to the Finance Committee and asked the committee to bring to the County Board a report regarding the sale of tax deed property. Carried unanimously. Committee and Board Reports: Director of Health and Human Services, John Borup and Carolyn Krueger, Nursing Home Administrator were present. Nursing Home: Borup indicated the causes of downsizing of the nursing home are the national trend for decreased utilization of nursing home beds and an increase in the state's bed tax from $32 an occupied bed to $75 per licensed bed. Downsizing reduces revenues losing $500,000 in Medicare and $224,000 in private pay. Borup also reported on Family and Children's Services, Public Health, Mental Health /AODA Services, Long Term Support including St. Croix Industries and Birth to Three, and Economic Support/W -2. He reported on the increase in involuntary Mental Health hospitalizations. Economic Support programs include day care, emergency assistance, food stamps, general relief, judicare, Wisconsin home energy assistance, medical assistance, etc. W -2 was eliminated in September 2003 because the state changed the way it would reimburse the County. The County's loses were $41,168. Borup provided finance information including 2003 Health and Human Services expenditures (not audited) in the amount of $23,787,851 and revenues in the amount of $23,514.069; and 2003 Nursing Home Expenditures in the amount of $6,174,292 and revenues in the amount of $6,149,772. Announcements: County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: Clerk Campbell read new rezoning application submitted but not scheduled for a hearing for Kermit Thompson, Town of Cylon, Ag to Ag /Residential. Clerk Campbell read thank you notes from the Jack Dowd family and from Esther Wentz. Clerk Campbell indicated on April 14 a recount was held in County Board Supervisory District 2. Le n 7 ren chot had filed a Recount Petition. The County Board of Canvassers consisting of Marilyn Antiel, Margel Joh son n �d ' 1 PM Bradley met. The recount was done by hand counting the votes. There was no change to the result. Berenschot received 212 votes and Hurtgen received 216. Clerk Campbell indicated the new handbooks were on each of the Supervisor's desks which includes meeting dates, report and payroll schedules, Rules and Bylaws, etc. Announcements: Chair Malick announced the Finance Committee will meet immediately after the County Board meeting. He also announced that Supr. Bernard is scheduled to be the feature speaker at the May 6 prayer breakfast. Adjournment. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m. Copies of resolutions and ordinances may be obtained at the St. Croix County Clerk's office. 2/11/2011 3:17 PM