HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-14-04 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2004 — 9:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clarence Malick
INVOCATION: Pastor Tim Haugen, Faith Community 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 October 28, 2004
2. Date of Next Meeting January 18, 2005 - 9: 00 A.M.
3. Mileage and Per Diem
PRESENTATION: None
Cookies will be served by the *New Richmond High School Special Services (Brandi Lien) at 10:15 a.m.
APPOINTMENTS: Appoint Esther Koosman to Council on Aging; Re- appoint Irene Burch, Richard Peterson
and Bette Norman to Council on Aging; Re- appoint Mary Ellen Brue to IFLS; Appoint Ron Jansen to Long Term
Support
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT
1. Rezonements
a. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Kusilek, Town of Troy
b. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Valley, Town of Troy
C. Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Sampair, Town of Somerset
d. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Hensley, Town of Eau Galle
e. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Briles, Town of Baldwin
f. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Feyereisen, Town of Troy
2. Ordinance Amending Sections 18.17. 18.21 and 18.22 of the St. Croix County Subdivision Ordinance
3. Resolution to Increase Marriage License Fees in St. Croix County
4. Reports by Public Protection, Finance and Administration Committees on Billing for Expenses Related
to Campaign Visits, per Board Bylaw V.13.8.
5. Resolution Reappointing County Surveyor
6. Resolution to Purchase Land for Proposed Highway Facility Improvement
7. Resolution Authorizing Application for Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant
9. *Resolution to Amend the 2005 Budget re: Liability Insurance Premium
10. *Resolution regarding LAW Contract Settlement for 2005 — 2006
11. *Revision of mileage reimbursement rate to 40.5¢
12. *Revision of cost of Nursing Home generator
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: District Attorney, Child Support, Sheriff's Department,
Medical Examiner, Department on Aging and WestCAP
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Committee Chairs responsible for Personnel reviews of Department Heads
ADJOURNMENT
(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 December 14, 2004
Invocation given by Pastor Tim Haugen of Faith Community Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of
Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:05 a.m.
Roll call: All 31 present
Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Mortensen, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt the consent agenda including
approval of the October 28, 2004 minutes, setting the next County Board meeting for January 18, 2005, and
mileage and per diem total for October 2004 of $8,887.00 and November 2004 of $6,236.71. Carried
unanimously.
Presentation: None
Chair Malick announced cookies will be served by the New Richmond High School Special Services (Brandi Lien,
Instructor) at 10:15 a.m.
Appointments: Appoint Esther Koosman to Council on Aging; Re- appoint Irene Burch, Richard Peterson and
Bette Norman to Council on Aging; Re- appoint Mary Ellen Brue to Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS);
Appoint Ron Jansen to Long Term Support. Chair Malick indicated the IFLS appointment requires confirmation
by the County Board Chair Malick stated Brue has served on the IFLS Board and comes with the endorsement of
IFLS. Motion by Mortensen, 2 nd by Jacobson to confirm the appointment of Mary Ellen Brue to the Indianhead
Federated Library System. Carried unanimously.
Administrative Coordinator Report. Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting circulated a county -owned
property inventory report. Whiting reported it's been approximately one year since the Department of
Transportation took land near the County Farm property in New Richmond. The County has one more year to
appeal the purchase price. Whiting indicated the Finance and Planning and Zoning Committees received a
demonstration from Nazca Company. This company produces software relating to land use information. Nazca
is interested in St. Croix County as a pilot project.
1. Rezonings Supr. Zoerb requested making one motion to approve items a. through f. There were no
objections by the Supervisors. Motion by Zoerb, 2nd by Supr. Burri to approve items a. through f.
a. Ordinance #667(2004) Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Residential for Chris and Dianna Kusilek,
Town of Troy.
b. Ordinance #668(2004) Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Residential for Valley Land Co. /Gary Valley,
Town of Troy.
C. Ordinance #669(2004) Rezoning from Ag/Residential to Commercial for Edward Sampier,
Town of Somerset. Supr. Luckey stated she recalled this property had groundwater contamination because of a
tire fire and requested a status. Fodroczi indicated he cannot speak specifically to the contamination issue but
added this whole project was under cooperative development with applicable DNR staff. Discussion regarding
the five acre parcel subject to this matter.
d. Ordinance #670(2004) Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Residential for Glen and Henna Hensley,
Town of Eau Galle.
e. Ordinance #671(2004) Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Residential for Michael Briles, Town of
Baldwin.
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f Ordinance #672(2004) Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Residential for Norm and Shirlee Feyereisen,
Town of Troy.
Carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance #673(2004) Amending Sections 18.17, 18.21 and 18.22 of the St. Croix County
Subdivision Ordinance. Motion to approve by Supr. Zoerb, 2nd by Supr. Habhegger Supr. Zoerb explained on
December 1 the Planning and Zoning Committee held a public hearing regarding the ordinance amendments
which removes the fees related to subdivisions from the ordinance and allows the Planning and Zoning
Committee to increase and establish fees as needed. Supr. Zoerb indicated the request was approved on a
unanimously vote by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Supr. Swenson indicated the Finance Committee is
supportive of getting the fee schedule separated from the ordinances because it's difficult in budget reviews to
change the fees because it requires an ordinance amendment every time a change is proposed. Supr. Krueger
indicated the county was not recovering its costs for the work being done in Planning and Zoning. This would
balance the fee structure to what it's actually costing the county. Carried unanimously.
3. Resolution #41(2004) to Increase Marriage License Fees in St. Croix County. The resolution
proposed to increase the marriage license fee in St. Croix County from $55.00 to $100.00 effective January 1,
2005. Motion to approve by Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Standafer. Carried unanimously.
4. Reports by Public Protection, Finance and Administration Committees on Billing for Expenses
Related to Campaign Visits, per Board Bylaw V.B.B. Chair Malick explained a question was raised at the
September County Board meeting regarding billing for campaign visits. Chair Malick stated the County Board
Rules and Bylaws provide when a question originates as a floor proposal in a County Board meeting, the
question is referred to the appropriate committee(s) who are to report to back to the County Board within two
County Board meetings. This question was referred to the Public Protection, Administration and Finance
Committees. The net result was no policy needs to be created for the future. Supr. Struemke explained he is
disappointed with the outcome. Supr. Feidt asked how much the president's visit cost the County. Whiting
indicated it was just over $10,000. Supr. Rebholz indicated costs should be billed to the local parties.
5. Resolution #42(2004) Re- appointing County Surveyor. Motion to approve by Supr. King, 2nd by
Supr. Grant. Supr. Zoerb expressed concern regarding the supervision of the St. Croix County Surveyor being
solely under the Transportation Committee and cited provisions from the St. Croix County Board of Supervisor
Rules and Bylaws which contain specific descriptions of the Planning and Zoning Committee's responsibilities
including surveying along with policy direction to the County Surveyor. Supr. Zoerb indicated there should be
some joint understanding in appointing the County Surveyor and is concerned about an appointment made
forever and cited Wisconsin Statutes relating to this issue. Corporation Counsel Timmerman indicated in 2002
there was a joint resolution put forth by Transportation and Planning and Zoning Committees appointing Brian
Halling as County Surveyor. This resolution provided the supervision of the St. Croix County Surveyor, along
with budget development, administration and implementation has previously been assigned to the St. Croix
County Highway Commissioner. That established the transfer of management of the County Surveyor to the
Highway Department. Timmerman proposed to have the bylaws changed after this resolution was adopted, but
this was never done. Timmerman indicated it is his opinion the County Surveyor is under the Transportation
Committee and the bylaws should be amended to reflect that. Supr. Habhegger expressed concerned we are not
following the bylaws. Motion to table by Supr. Habhegger, 2nd Supr. Burri. Chair Malick suggested a motion
to suspend the rules and with two - thirds vote, proceed to vote on today's motion. Marzolf suggested adding
"contingent upon revision of the rules and bylaws regarding Timmerman's recommendation which was passed
two years ago ". Supr. Habhegger and Supr. Burri agreed to withdraw the motion to table and made the motion
to suspend the rules with the contingency to revise the rules and bylaws. Roll call vote on the motion to
suspend rules allowing to proceed on the resolution: Yes - 21; No — 10 (voting no: Burri, Jacobson, Habhegger,
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Zoerb, Caflisch, Marzolf, Feidt, Malick, Leonard, Luckey). Roll call vote on motion to appoint County
Surveyor: Yes — 28; No — 3 (voting no: Zoerb, Feidt, Malick). Rule 5.13.8 requires Administration Committee
to report back to the County Board within two full meetings. Supr. Jacobson, as Chair of that committee,
confirmed this would be done.
6. Resolution #43(2004) to Purchase Land for Proposed Highway Department Facility. Motion to
approve by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Swenson. Supr. King explained there is a parcel of land in the Deer Park
area the Transportation Committee supports to purchase which is a gravel pit. This is a potential site for a
future shop for the Highway Department. The approximate purchase price is $100,000. Supr. Swenson
indicated the Finance Committee agreed and confirmed this does not add to the levy. Roll call vote: Yes — 31;
No - 0. Carried unanimously.
7. Resolution #44(2004) Authorizing Application for Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant.
Motion to approve by Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Wentz. Health and Human Services Director, John Borup
and Coordinator of Long Term Support Ron Lockwood were present. This resolution would authorize the
Health and Human Services Department to apply for a county -wide Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC) grant in collaboration with the Department on Aging. If this grant is awarded, it would offer the
general public a single entry point for information and assistance on issues affecting older people, persons with
disabilities and their families. Ron Lockwood explained this is a planning and development grant for $55,000.
The program is contingent upon operations at $200,000 per year. Lockwood indicated the Council on Aging
supports this and any local match requirement can be in -kind. Carried unanimously.
8. Resolution for Tobacco Free County Buildings, Passenger Vehicles, and Designated County
Properties. This item was stricken from the agenda. Supr. Caflisch confirmed the Health and Human Services
Committee tabled this issue for at least six months.
Brandi Lien of the New Richmond High School Special Services was present. Lien works with the New
Richmond High School in a community living program and introduced three students in the program. Chair
Malick called a recess at 10:15 a.m. Cookies were served by the New Richmond High School Special Services
group.
9. Resolution #45(2004) to Amend the 2005 Budget re: Liability Insurance Premium. Motion to
approve by Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Wentz. Supr. Swenson indicated the County Board needs to pass this
resolution to amend the budget in order to have the County's insurance coverage in place as of January 1, 2005.
Secondly, staff has put in appropriate time over the last two months and this is the best price the County can get
at this time. Thirdly, the Finance Committee will continue to monitor the County's situation regarding
insurance and potentially evaluate some options. The 2005 budget anticipated $213,859 for liability insurance
premiums. The actual liability insurance premiums for 2005 will be $398,789, an increase of $184,930. Supr.
Swenson indicated on an individual occurrence the deductible, which is currently $150,000, will increase to
$250,000. In the aggregate for all items during the calendar year, the deductible will increase from $600,000 to
$1,500,000. Supr. Struemke expressed concerns regarding the increases in insurance premiums and the need to
check with other insurance carriers. Supr. Swenson responded that the negotiations regarding the premiums
were delicate and by being a member of WMMIC the County has capital invested in WMMIC's operation. Roll
call vote: Yes — 30; No - 1 (Voting no was Supr. Krueger). Carried.
10. Resolution #46(2004) Regarding LAW Contract Settlement for 2005 — 2006. Motion to approve by
Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. King. Supr. Standafer indicated this comes with unanimous approval from the
Personnel Committee, and was ratified by the LAW Union. This includes a wage increase across the board of
3% in 2005 and 3% in 2006. Language changes include holiday schedule change. Supr. Standafer indicated
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this new holiday schedule goes in effect for non - represented employees and is being offered to AFSCME. Roll
Call — 31 — 0. Carried unanimously.
11. Revision of Mileage Reimbursement Rate to 40.5¢. Motion by Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to
approve the mileage reimbursement rate increase to 40.5¢ effective January 1, 2005. The County follows the
IRS rate. Roll call vote: Yes — 30; No - 1 (Voting no was Supr. Marzolf). Carried.
12. Revision of cost of Nursing Home Generator. Motion by Supr. Swenson, 2nd by Supr. Mehls to
approve an additional amount of $4,185 necessary for the new generator in the Nursing Home to come out of
the Contingency Fund. Carried unanimously.
Annual Committee and Department Reports:
District Attorney: Eric Johnson was present. Johnson outlined the step -by -step procedure of the duties of his
office when a case comes into his office. Johnson's report included a map showing the number of
methamphetamine cases sent to the crime lab for testing out of St. Croix County for the last three years (St.
Croix County cases: 2001 — 23 cases; 2002 — 68 cases; 2003 — 67 cases). Johnson indicated his office is
addressing this problem through education and tough prosecution. Johnson reported in 1990 the district
attorneys became state employees. Last year the state cut back district attorney positions throughout the state.
St. Croix County assistant district attorney positions were reduced from 5 to 3.7. Johnson stated the caseload
continues to increase and the cutback has caused a significant shift in his office along with the need to prioritize.
Supervisors asked several questions regarding methamphetamine. Supr. Speer requested a video regarding
methamphetamine be placed on next month's agenda for viewing by the County Board.
Victim Witness: Ann Gustafson, Victim Witness Coordinator provided a fact sheet regarding
statutory /constitutional authority and reimbursement information. Staffing is funded under Chapter 950 of the
Wisconsin Statutes and through a Federal Victims of Crime Act grant. Monies for reimbursement come from
two sources: surcharges assessed to persons convicted of felonies and misdemeanors and General Purposed
Revenue Funds allocated by the legislature. The St. Croix County Victim/Witness program currently consists
of three positions — a Program Coordinator, a Program Specialist and a Legal Advocate.
Child Support: Katy Kapaun, Child Support Administrator reported the responsibilities of the Child Support
office include: location of absent parents, establishing a legal obligation for child support, adjudication of
paternity of non - marital children, monitoring payment activities, enforcement of support and medical
obligations, case intake, financial accounting and maintenance of case records. The Child Support program is
state - mandated and funded through a combination of federal, state and local dollars. The Child Support office
is reimbursed for 66% of expenses through the federal government. The balance of 34% is earned by meeting
contractual performance standards, or through local funds. The Child Support office claims reimbursement for
expenses provided by other County departments, including Corporation Counsel, Clerk of Court, Treasurer and
Sheriff s Department and indirect administrative costs. The Department of Workforce Development has
submitted their budget proposal to Governor Doyle for the 2006 -2007 biennium. The proposal is a significant
cut in the allocation to local agencies, the impact on St. Croix County is more than $65,000 by 2007. Kapaun
encouraged the County Board of Supervisors to send a letter to Governor Doyle regarding this cut and the
impact it would have on families.
Sheriff s Department: Sheriff Dennis Hillstead was present and provided a handout of policy and procedure
revisions within the St. Croix County Jail since February 2001. The Sheriff highlighted the "Required Search
Form" which the Jail currently uses. One form must be completed for each inmate. In addition, a Screen Form
is completed which contains forty questions. The policies have been reviewed by the Sheriff and re- written.
There are approximately 42 policies for the jail. Hill stead indicated the ten critical policies are constantly
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reviewed. Every jailer has a copy of the policies. Hill stead indicated the average number of inmates in the
county jail from 1848 to 1999 was 40; the average from 1999 to 2004 is 140. Hillstead indicated the increase is
partially because of meth cases. The Supervisors asked several questions regarding the policies and
implementation of the policies.
Medical Examiner: No report.
Department on Agin: No report. Schedule for January 2005.
West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (West CAP): Present were Peter H. Kilde, Executive
Director and Robyn Thibado, Program Development Writer. Kilde indicated WestCAP is a 501(C)(3) non-
profit corporation. West CAP has been in existence for about 40 years and works toward elimination of poverty
in Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties. Supr. Gerald Peterson currently serves
on the West CAP board. The bulk of West CAP activities are in the area of housing and developing affordable
housing. Other areas include: Food and Nutrition and working with local food pantries; JumpStart
Transportation helps mostly single moms purchase late - model, reliable energy - efficient automobiles; Families
in Transition to help homeless and at -risk families find housing stability; Pleiades Business Development which
helps clients start or expand businesses. Kilde indicated West CAP receives $2,500 annually from St. Croix
County which is extremely important to West CAP. Robyn Thibado provided St. Croix County statistics
regarding the programs West CAP offers.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell indicated there
were no new rezoning requests. Campbell read a thank you from the family of the late Robert Boche.
Announcements: Chair Malick announced that committee chairs are responsible for personnel reviews of
Department Heads. Malick indicated any input regarding the Administrative Coordinator, Corporation Counsel,
Finance Director, Building Services Director and Computer Services Director must be provided to Supr.
Swenson. Anonymous comments will not be considered. Comments will be reviewed at the January 13
Finance Committee meeting.
Supr. Mehls read his humorous version of The Night Before Christmas.
Adjournment. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances may be obtained at the St. Croix County Clerk's office.
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