HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-29-02 NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 29, 2002 9:00 A.M.
Government Center
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clarence Malick
INVOCATION: Pastor Lyonel Watkins, First Baptist Church, Woodville
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
REVIEW OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consent agenda items are routine matters not requiring discussion or action, approved together in one
vote. A supervisor may remove any consent agenda item for separate discussion and action).
1. Minutes of Previous Session
2. Date of Next Meeting — December 17, 2002 9:00 A.M.
3. Mileage and Per Diem
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4 -Hers Serving Ice Cream 10:00 A.M.
APPOINTMENTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
(Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions or other matters)
1. 2003 Proposed Budget 9:05 A.M.
a. Presentation
b. Public Hearing (3 minutes per speaker)
2. Resolution Approving County Aid Bridge Construction
3. Resolution Approving County Aid Construction and Maintenance During Calendar Year 2003
4. Resolution Approving New Positions for 2003
5. Resolution Adopting 2003 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures
6. Resolution Approving Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for Listing Dogs for 2002
7. Resolution Approving Dog Damage Claims for 2002
8. Resolution Regarding Reimbursement of Erroneous Taxes
9. Resolution Regarding Cancellation of Checks
10. Resolution Regarding Joint Library for City of Hudson, Village of North Hudson and Town of
Hudson
11. Highway Commissioner Vacancy — Supervisor King Report
12. Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of Real Estate
13. Report on Committee Denial of Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for John Schachtner,
Town of Cylon
*14. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for James & Margaret Woodruff, Town of Troy
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS: Public Protection
APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CORRESPONDENCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
(The Above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentations)
* Changes or additions after Preliminary Agenda
*" Late changes and additions
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County Board Budget Session October 29, 2002
ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Budget Meeting October 29, 2002
Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m. Invocation
given by Pastor Lyonel Watkins, First Baptist Church, Woodville.
Pledge of Allegiance was given to the American flag.
Roll call: 30 present, 1 absent and excused - Dan Raebel
Review of Agenda: Chair Malick outlined the budget procedure - a
presentation will be given, public hearing held, and following the
public hearing Supervisors will be given time for comments and
questions.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2 by Supr. Wentz
to adopt the consent agenda including approval of September 17
minutes, December 17 as date of next meeting and mileage and per
diem total of $15,539.25. Carried.
Announcements: 4 - H'ers will serve ice cream during the 10:00 break.
2003 Proposed Budget: Finance Chair Swenson assisted by
Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting and Finance Director Rich
Loney provided a power point 2003 budget presentation.
The Finance Committee's budget objectives were outlined. There was
a 15% increase in equalized value. The 2002 levy was $16,453,629
and a $3.80 mill rate; the proposed 2003 levy is $18,872,644 with a
$3.80 mill rate (just a fraction less than 2002). Swenson noted
47% of equalized value was for new construction, 43% from economic
change and 10% from other change. Residential value is 77% of the
total equalized value.
Other budget review considerations were: Huber facility expansion
moved to borrowing of $1,474,714; additional revenue from
collections of unpaid fines - $60,000; Capital outlay items reduced
$27,100; refinancing of Government Center bonds in Oct. 2003;
consideration of one or two new microwave systems for emergency
Communications; five new positions with new Huber staffing delayed
until 2004; seven positions moved from part time to full time,
health insurance increase of 9.25% with 90/10 cost share and
$735,000 towards Building Fund.
Swenson reported the levy required for the Nursing Home is down
$497,498 to $1,035,467. This does include $250,000 to replenish
the accumulated cash deficit from the home.
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Finance Committee is recommending using a borrowing pool for
replacement of two microwave systems for Emergency Communications
estimated at $1,600,000; storage building at Perch Lake - $ 40,000
and Huber facility estimated at $1,474,714. Also recommended is a
building fund of $735,000 to offset these costs in 2003 or for
anticipated capital expenses later.
Two borrowing options were outlined: borrow the full $3,114,714
with pay back at 4% for 10 years is approximately $403,000 per year
on the levy or apply $735,000 of building fund, borrow remainder at
4% over 10 years for $308,000 per year on levy.
The Employee Health Insurance increased 9.25% and the specific stop
loss was increased by $20,000 to $70,000. The proposed 90110 split
would incur a monthly cost of $88.53 to employees who are currently
paying $24:49.
New and adjusted personnel positions were reviewed and revenues
outlined. (Complete report on file in the County Clerk's office.)
The public hearing was called to order by Chair Malick. Einar
Horne, former Supervisor from the Town of Hudson spoke. Horne
questioned why Perch Lake Park had not opened in August as was
planned. He recommended no more funding for the Park until it
opens. He commented Sheriff Hillstead does not like electronic
monitoring but Horne believes this to be a better alternative to
building a new Huber facility. Horne suggested Pierce County build
a facility and St. Croix County rent from them. He commended the
Nursing Home for their efforts in reducing losses.
No other members of the public appeared to speak and the public
hearing was closed at 9:45 a.m. Questions and comments from
Supervisors were heard.
Sheriff Hillstead responded to Mr. Horne's comments. The Sheriff
believes it a person is sentenced, he /she should spend time in the
County Jail. Electronic monitoring was started the end of May and
is a stopgap for Huber sentencing. Many people are sentenced to
Huber for DWI's and the Sheriff believes these are not good
candidates for electronic monitoring. There are 24 people waiting
for Huber and the next open date is February 14 th ; meanwhile these
people are still on the streets.
Following the break, 4 -H Ambassador Maureen Casey, a graduate of
4 -H after 11 years of membership, told how 4 -H developed her people
skills and sense of responsibility. She reported on her
experiences on the State level, her travels to Tennessee to visit
4 -H'ers from that State and her trip to Washington, D.C. Ms. Casey
thanked the Board for their support of the 4 -H program. Applause.
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Resolution #20 (2002): Adopting 2003 Budget and Approving Other
Expenditures. Motion to adopt by Supr. Krueger, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz.
Supr. Swenson commented if the $735,000 in the building fund is
used for revenue shortfall from the State, it would only buy one
year of relief. He is opposed to levying in advance.
Roll call vote: 27 yes, 3 no including Suprs. Dowd, Erickson and
Swenson. Motion carried.
Resolution #21 (2002): Approving County Aid Bridge Construction.
Motion to adopt by Supr. Grant, 2 nd by Supr. King. Carried.
Resolution #22 (2002): Approving County Aid Construction and
Maintenance During Calendar Year 2003. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Peterson, 2 nd by Supr. Bethke. Carried.
Resolution #23 (2002): Approving New Positions for 2003. Motion
to adopt by Supr. Wentz, 2 nd by Supr. Mehls. Carried.
Resolution #24 (2002): Approving Reimbursement Due Listing
Officials for Listing Dogs for 2002. Motion to adopt by Supr.
King, 2 nd by Supr. Burri. Carried.
Resolution #25 (2002): Approving Dog Damage Claims for 2002.
Motion to adopt by Supr. Berenshot, 2 nd by Supr. Bethke. Carried.
Resolution #26 (2002): Regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion by Vice
Chair Jacobson, 2 nd by Supr. Swenson to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #27 (2002): Regarding Cancellation of Checks. Motion
by Supr. Krueger, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #28 (2002): Regarding Joint Library for City of Hudson,
Village of North Hudson and Town of Hudson. Moved by Supr. Feidt,
2 nd by Supr. Erickson to adopt. Supr. Wentz requested the fourth
WHEREAS be part of the record as well as part of the resolution.
This reads "WHEREAS, pursuant to discussions with the Finance
Committee, the mayor of Hudson, President of North Hudson and
Chairman of the Town of Hudson have all acknowledged that the joint
library board intends to reimburse any public library in the County
for any negative financial impacts for loss of collections for
"rural circulation" that would have been received had the joint
library members remained subject to the County library tax levy."
Motion carried to adopt.
Highway Commissioner Vacancy: Transportation Committee Chair King
announced Dan Fedderly was resigning as Highway Commissioner after
13 years with the County. Currently ads are being placed in
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various newspapers. The Committee will conduct interviews, the
person hired will be on a one year trial basis and then hired
permanently if job performance meets expectations.
The Supervisors gave a standing ovation to Dan Fedderly.
Resolution - #29 (2002): Authorizing Conveyance of Real Estate.
Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Jacobson, 2 nd by Supr. King. Fedderly
explained the utilities were extended by the Village of Somerset to
the new Highway Shop located there. In exchange for the extension
assessment estimated at $67,000, the County is conveying five acres
to the Village of Somerset. The Highway Dept. will still pay the
monthly charges for water and sewer. Carried.
Report on Committee Denial of Rezoning for John Schachtner: Motion
to accept the denial by Supr. Jensen, 2 nd by Supr. Zoerb. Jensen
reported the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee denied the
rezoning because development for 7 or 8 homes would not be
consistent with the agriculture preservation of the County Plan,
the property has limited soils for on -site septic systems and the
applicant has refused to submit further information requested.
Motion carried to approve denial.
Ordinance #623 (2002): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for James and
Margaret Woodruff, Town of Troy. Motion to enact by Supr. Jensen,
2 nd by Supr. Burri. Carried.
Supr. Olson commented most of the Resolutions and Ordinances
presented to the Board are not signed. She would prefer to know
who signed in the affirmative and negative before voting on them.
Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting indicated both
candidates for Treasurer, if elected, would be willing to start
earlier than January 6 In November the Finance Committee will
discuss the use and placement of defibrillators in County
Government buildings.
Committee and Board Reports:
Health and Human Services: Vice Chair Berenschot relayed Kathy
Dunlap's report that St. Croix County Family and Children's
Services is the first County to be on -line with the State's Child
Welfare System.
Public Protection: Chair Speer designated committee members to
report. Supr. Olson said Sheriff Hillstead has indicated dramatic
increases in child abuse and domestic abuse cases. Theft and
traffic accidents have doubled over the last three years. There is
an average of 20 traffic fatalities per year.
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Supr. Mehls said the Medical Examiner Cindy Litzell checks all
deaths of an unusual nature. Patrol Captain Bob Klanderman showed
a break down of arrests and citations in his report. Adult arrests
increased from 958 in 2000 to 1425 in 2001. So far this year 1287
adult arrests have been made. Operation Harvest is a new program
implemented to collect unpaid fines. Tax intercepts will be used
to help collect these fines. Victim Witness department addresses
child abuse, elder abuse and domestic abuse.
Denise Gunderson noted the most significant crime problem in the
District Attorney's office is methamphetamine. Gunderson
complimented Child Support Director Katy Kapaun and her staff for
completing the big conversion project that applied fixed dollar
amounts for child support.
Sheriff Hillstead reported the jail population has switched rental
inmates to County inmates. He predicts in three years there will
be no space to rent. Twelve programs are offered along with GED
and this helps inmates to find jobs and be more productive in
society. The number of repeaters is dropping.
Applications Filed for Zoning Ordinance Amendment: All requests are
for Ag. To Ag /Residential - Robert and Shirley Orf, Town of St.
Joseph; Gloria Basel, Town of St. Joseph and Donald and Alice
Ziegler, Town of Stanton.
Correspondence: Supr. Grant thanked Supervisors for cards and best
wishes following his recent back surgery.
Announcements: Chair Malick announced no meeting is planned for
November at this time and the Board meeting for December is the
17 th . He thanked Finance Committee Chair Swenson and members of the
committee for their good work on the 2003 budget. Malick commented
the two meetings held with Committee Chairs prior to the budgeting
process provided a more cooperative approach to budgeting.
Adjournment: Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Clarence Malick, Chair Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk
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