HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 08-20-02 ST. CROIX BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 20, 2002 9:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clarence Malick
INVOCATION: Pastor Leon Draayer, First Reformed Church, Baldwin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: September 17, 2002 9:00 A.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
APPOINTMENTS: Alice Mullan & Loretta Cassellius to the Council on
Aging
PRESENTATION: Marty Shanklin former County Medical Examiner
Roberts Ribbons Reapers Music Group /Director Cindy
Brown
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred
to a committee at a previous meeting)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Marjorie Bunce, Senator Kohl's Representative 9:05 A.M.
2. Department Reports: Emergency Management, Emergency
Communication and Depa m€ 9:30 A.M.
3. Resolution Approving Contract Between County and HS
Professional Union 9:45 A.M.
4. Resolution Combining the Emergency Management and
Emergency Communications Committees
5. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential and Ag. to Ag. -II
for Mike & Connie VanKeuren, Town of Rush River
6. Resolution Amending Technology Zone Resolution
#38(2001)by Including the Counties of Chippewa, Dunn, Eau
Claire, Polk, Pierce and St. Croix
7. fre or Lee & Patricia
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*8. Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, St. Croix County Zoning
Code, Regulating Wireless Communication Service and Other
Transmission Facilities Regulations
*9. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix County Land & Water
Conservation Department to Apply for a Lakes Planning
Grant
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS: Information Services and Land & Water
Conservation
APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
MILEAGE & PER DIEM REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
(The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentations)
* Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda
** Late Changes and Additions
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ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session August 20, 2002
Meeting called to order by Chairman Clarence Malick at 9:00 a.m.
Invocation was given by Pastor Leon Draayer, First Reformed
Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was given to the American
flag. Chair read a letter from Supr. Tom O'Connell in which he
stated he was resigning from the Board effective August 16, 2002.
He thanked the Board for their support and assistance to him and
their caring and support for the family following the tragedy of
losing their son Dan.
Roll call: 29 present, 1 absent and excused - Don Jordan and 1
vacancy. Appointment of a new Supervisor in District 21 and
election of a new Finance Committee member will be on the
September agenda.
Motion by Supr. Speer, 2 nd by Supr. Bethke to approve the June
minutes with the corrections of 29 present, 1 absent and 1
vacancy and adding Kim Reaman, 4 -H Youth Agent to the UW-
Extension staff. Carried.
Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to adopt the
agenda. Supr. Jensen requested the rezoning ordinance for Lee
and Patricia Dorwin be removed because the paper work was not
completed. Revised agenda adopted. Next meeting is September 17,
9:00 a.m.
Announcements: Chair Malick advised adding amendments to an
amendment causes confusion so no third tier amendments will be
allowed.
Appointments: Chair Malick has appointed Alice Mullan and
Loretta Cassellius to the Council on Aging.
Presentations: Marty Shanklin, former County Medical Examiner,
could not be present to receive an appreciation plaque.
Supr. Stan Krueger introduced the Roberts Ribbon Reapers 4 -H club
and their director Cindy Brown and commented these club members
are good ambassadors for the County. Ms. Brown noted they have
presented their program at area nursing homes, and community
events. When they performed at the WI State Fair in early August
the group won the Blue Ribbon Merit Award. They will be
performing at the MN State Fair next week. Accompaniment for the
group was Connie Mueller, piano and Bob Feyereisen playing
guitar. Following the performance, a plaque of appreciation was
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presented by Chair Malick, Supr. Krueger and Ag. and Extension
Chair Bethke to Cindy Brown and the 4 -H members. Cindy will be
retiring as director but the club has found a replacement and
will continue with their musical group. Standing ovation by
Board and guests.
Senator Kohl's Representative: Chair Malick announced current
candidates running for office cannot address the Board. Senator
Kohl is not up for re- election this year. Malick introduced
Marge Bunce, U.S.Senator Kohl's representative. Ms. Bunce
brought greetings from the Senator. She distributed a Consumer's
Action handbook and a Listening Post letter to be used to contact
Senator Kohl. He serves on the Appropriations Committee and is
Chair of the Agriculture Committee, a sub committee of
Appropriations. This is the committee that decides where tax
dollars are spent.
She encouraged Supervisors and their constituents to keep in
touch with the Senator and let him know what you like and what
you don't like. He is interested in your concerns.
Department Reports: Emergency Management Director Jack Colvard
outlined the disaster monies received from the 2001 flooding and
damage to St. Croix Electric Coop. electric lines from 1998
storms which totaled $346,742. The Parks Dept. is still working
on one uncompleted project in Troy Park as the result of 2001
flooding.
Colvard coordinates training with WITC, New Richmond and he
conducted training for nine classes with 185 participating.
Terrorism grant monies received in 2001 are being used to
purchase hazardous material response and communications equipment
for emergency service departments in the county. Terrorism monies
for 2002 have not been released.
Emergency Communication Director Gary Kollman used a power point
presentation to show the increase in calls for service for the
911 Center. In 1992 there were 17,373 calls and in 2002, 46,203.
There has been a 15% increase in the first six months from 2001
to 2002. Accomplishments include improved Supervision on busiest
shifts, development of a Procedure Manual, increased staff
training, separate Police and Fire /EMS user group, savings from
prudent use of purchase contracts and a less costly radio
maintenance contract with the City of St. Paul.
Resolution #14 (2002): Approving Contract Between County and
Human Service's Professional Union. Motion to adopt by Supr.
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Standafer, 2 by Supr. Berenschot. County Labor Attorney Steve
Weld indicated this is the last of the 2000 contracts to be
settled and involves the Human Services Professional group. The
Arbitrator chose the county's offer in which the wage offer was
consistent with the pattern set for other union groups and the
employee's share of health insurance payment. Carried.
Resolution #15 (2002): Combining the Emergency Management and
Emergency Communications Committees. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Luckey, 2 by Supr.Standafer. Supr. Luckey said these two
committees have been holding joint meetings for some time and
this resolution amends the Board's Rules and By Laws to formally
combine the committees. Carried.
Ordinance #619 (2002): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res and Ag. to
Ag. II for Mike and Connie Van Keuren, Town of Rush River.
Motion to enact by Supr. Jensen, 2 by Supr. Burri. Carried.
Resolution #16 (2002): Amending Technology Zone Resolution #38
(2001) by including the Counties of Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire,
Polk, Pierce and St. Croix. Motion to adopt by Supr. Luckey, 2nd
by Supr. Standafer. Luckey said the original resolution called
for a technology zone for St. Croix, Pierce and Polk. Because
many Counties applied for a technology zone, the State combined
more counties and added Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire. This
resolution reflects the six counties to be included in the zone.
Carried.
Ordinance #620 (2002): Amending Chapter 17, St. Croix County
Zoning Code, Regulating Wireless Communication Service and Other
Transmission Facilities Regulations. Motion to enact by Supr.
Jensen, 2 by Supr. Zoerb. Jensen said a public hearing was held
in Baldwin and no comments were received either in support of or
in opposition to the proposed amendment. Supr. King questioned
the changes in the Ordinance.
Zoning Administrator Steve Fisher explained this resolution
addresses cell towers and wind generating facilities. To help
protect the magnificent scenic views within two miles of the
riverway, a stealth facility is required. This facility models
or mimics something which exists in the immediate landscape such
as a pine tree or church steeple. A monopole structure is
required and no guy or lattice towers are allowed. Maximum tower
height is 200 feet; a facility less than 200 feet high does not
require blinking lights. A monopole must be painted sky blue or
light blue to blend with the horizon. Co- location of antennas or
generators is encouraged for cell towers. Companies are required
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to report biannually a transmission facility information report
which would show availability of co- location on cell towers.
Supr. Marzolf commended the Zoning Committee and Zoning Dept. for
their good work on this Ordinance. In recent travels, Marzolf
noticed areas where cell towers were not regulated and were eye-
sores. Motion carried to adopt.
Supr. Dowd was excused at 10:15 a.m.
Resolution #17 (2002): Authorizing the St. Croix County Land and
Water Conservation Department to Apply for a Lake Planning Grant.
Motion to adopt by Supr. Jensen, 2 nd by Supr. Bethke. Jensen
explained this grant money would be used for educational purposes
relating to the protection of water quality in Lake St. Croix.
County Conservationist Bob Heise said this request seeks support
for an educational seminar for local officials dealing with
sediment nutrient loads entering the lake. If the grant is
approved, a coordinator would be hired for the project. No
additional workload would be placed on the Land and Water
Conservation staff. Motion carried.
Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting reported the County's
equalize evaluation increased by 15.02 %. The total increase was
$666,332,600. This includes 52% for new construction and 48% for
reevaluation of existing properties. At the current mill rate of
$3.80, the County could increase the levy by $2.4 million.
Population estimates for 2002 show an increase of 4,494 people
since the 2000 census for a total of 67,649. The second largest
municipality in the County is the Town of Hudson.
Committee and Board Reports: Information Services: Computer
Services Director Tom Boron demonstrated how Supervisors could be
included on the county's email system. Whiting noted Supervisors
would have to follow the open meeting law and not do Committee or
Board work using email. There could be no discussion on agenda
items or how a Supervisor intends to vote.
Boron said the cost to open each account would be a one time fee
of $43.16. This money would be requested in the 2003 budget.
Chair of Information Services Raymond asked for a show of hands
of interested Supervisors with four responding.
Land and Water Conservation: Chair Jensen reported the house and
garage located in the flood plain below dam #2 has been moved and
the homeowner is now located in her new home. Five structures at
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Glen Hills have pipe separations. This is a design flaw and NRCS
is taking responsibility to repair these structures this fall.
Applications Filed for Zoning ordinance Amendment: Donald
Roettger, Town of St. Joseph, Ag. to Ag /Res.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2 nd by Supr. Swenson
to approve total of $12,060.43 for June and $7,183.99 for July
2002. Carried.
Correspondence: None received.
Announcements: Clerk Nelson asked Supervisors to return their
budget book covers. Supr. Krueger thanked Clerk Nelson for her
efforts in coordinating the appearance of Roberts Ribbon Reapers.
Chair Malick announced the H &HS budget books are in the mail
boxes of those committee members.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. Berenschot, 2 nd by Supr. Raymond.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Clarence Malick, Chairman Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk
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