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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-03-02 - 110I CE OF MEETI ST c 801 CC �'Tg' BC D ==Z= F ° CA TO ORDER :. Chairman Claren.rle Mal iek TKV,0CATIO : Z P l T1 Holy ^ r _ Pa stor I-a f� 1 it�JLl�_ Co a t �= cS ° int e - :C? - PL-EDGE OF 1 L£GIANNCE- TO THE FLhG .RQLL sCA.LL'' AGENDA ©resent :agenda =items are routine Matters not ? - or', a C%3�3i?, a 3rOVed toget ler ii, ire vote . A cL?r�? , i o T1^y Y k c - any consent-agenda item for separate disc��ssion and fiction) = 1 . Minutes of- Previous Session 2 .- - .Date -.of= Next. Meeting-- January 21, X103 9.00 A_MI. 3 xi: leage- aril Per Di em 4 -.- Cahvey of Tax .geed Land - Tcr�.m of Star Prairie ANNOUNCL4ENTS: Evaluation of Administrative Coordinator Natior�al Award Winners— St. Croix County Re-L for psi =ie ew Richmond -� Hudson ��ent8 '- 1 Somerset Football -Team Wins Division 5 WIP.A State Championship- iPF t' ' s' '.`7� v'vhnr Garuen3 t - o - -Lo � Term -Su 'r ADMINISTRATIVE .COORDINATOR REPORT r _ � BUgIRESS 1 Appointment o the. County Treasurer - ale nnsl = Cbmm -ittee = Resolution for ikon - Union Compensation - - far 2003 3 Ad r .etrat3o .Como ittee: - Resolution A:^ °:.ding Board of Supervi cars Rules &: - By -haws - 'Vacancies on Elected Committees 4 'F in ance� Committee.__- Selection of Huber-Building Committee 5 Zesolutzor� Supporting biter County Cooperative Opportunities 6 Department Reports: Distrio Attorney, Child Support and Comity Clerk 7 *� Resolution Appointing a= Highvaay CoTmmissioner CONNIMITTEE CT AND - �oARD FILED RE PORTS . Transpcirtation APPLZAIt1NS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE A �3I�tENTE I ... -CORRESPONDENCE ANNOUNCEMEIZTS ADJOIIRNMENT The ab6v agenda_ = is not necessarily _in order of presentations) _ * - Changes ; or = Additions after - 'th6 Preliminary Agenda:- * Late, Changes and Additions County Board Session December 3, 2002 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting December 3, 2002 Meeting called to order by Chair Malick at 9:00 a.m. Invocation given by Pastor Ralph Thompson, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Glenwood City. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Roll call: 29 present, 2 absent and excused - Suprs. Jordan and Dowd. Consent Agenda: Supr. Raebel requested the removal of the Tax Deed Land conveyance for more history on the subject. Motion by Supr. Raebel, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to approve the remaining consent agenda including minutes of October 29, 2002 meeting; January 21, 2003 as date of next meeting; mileage and per diem total for October of $9,416.43. Carried. Motion by Supr. Swenson, 2 nd by Supr. Standafer to approve the conveyance of Tax Deed land in Town of Star Prairie to Richard Stout. Chair Malick explained Corporation Counsel Timmerman had determined the certified tax deed notice had not been delivered properly to the landowner. Carried. Announcements: Evaluation of Administrative Coordinator: Chair Malick noted the Administrative Coordinator's annual performance review is usually done by the Finance Committee. Since the Coordinator works for all Supervisors, their input is requested. Supervisors may use the form provided, sign and return to Finance Chair Swenson by the end of December, or call or talk directly to Supr. Swenson. No anonymous reviews are allowed. National Award Winners, St. Croix County Relay for Life: Jail Captain Karen Humphrey, one of the organizers in the Hudson area, reported St. Croix County received one of 16 national awards given in Texas. The relay in Hudson raised $273,393 and the New Richmond relay raised $180,377. The award is based on amount of donations given per capita. The Relay for Life focuses on cancer survivors and money raised stays locally and is used for research, education, advocacy and service. Humphrey said someday a cure will be found and she hopes to be here to see it. Presentation to Somerset Football Team: Supr. Krueger introduced the team and Coach Bruce Larson who won the 5A State Football Championship. He commented how proud the Somerset community was of the team. Supr. Gunderson said the players are great people and they along with the Coach created a possibility to win a State Championship. 1 County Board Session December 3, 2002 Coach Larson said one goal was to restore pride in their school and the school song was sung after every game. He introduced the four team captains - Andrew Neumann, Cory Warman, Mike VanSomereh and Bruce Baillargeon. Supr. Grant presented an appreciation plaque on behalf of the American Legion. Supr. Krueger presented the County recognition plaque. The team sang the school song. Appointments: Chair Malick announced the appointment of John Garden to the Long Term Support Committee. Resolution #30 (2002): To Fill Vacancy in the Office of County Treasurer. Moved by Supr. Swenson, 2 by Supr. Wentz to approve. Swenson commented we have the opportunity to fill the vacancy in the treasurer's office now. Election winner Cheryl Slind is willing to be appointed before the actual term begins on January 6th. Carried. Clerk Nelson gave the oath of office to Ms. Slind. Applause by Board. Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting congratulated Cheryl Slind on her appointment and election as County Treasurer. He has been discussing bonding for the Huber facility with Springstead. His evaluation of department heads will be completed this month. Whiting noted the Finance Committee had approved funding for defibrillators for County office sites to match funds from United Way. However, it is past the time line United Way had set for a county commitment. Supr. Mehls said United Way granted the County three delays. The next awards will not be given until April 2003. Whiting complimented Computer Services Director Tom Boron and County Clerk Sue Nelson for the excellent web site provided for the November 5 th election. He also thanked Sue Nelson and Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly for their years of service to the County. In reply to Supr. Peterson's question, Whiting said the Nursing Home Study needed some more details and the Personnel Study has been set aside during budget time and negotiation. It should be completed by spring. Supr. Mehls asked for some direction concerning the defibrillator issue. Chair Malick said this issue will be on the agenda for the Finance meeting on December 10 Resolution #31 (2002): Approving Non -Union Compensation for 2003. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2n by Supr. Speer to adopt. 2 ' County Board Session December 3, 2002 Resolution calls for a 3% raise and a 90 % /10% split for health insurance premium. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Carried. Resolution #32 (2002): Amending Rules and By -Laws regarding vacancies on elected committees. Motion by Supr, Luckey, 2 nd by Supr. Burri to adopt. Luckey explained this amends the By Laws to read a Supervisor does not have to resign from an elected committee to run for a vacancy on another elected committee. If the Supervisor is elected to the other committee, he /she is deemed to have resigned from the former committee. Carried. Resolution #33 (2002): Approving Appointment of Huber Facility Building Committee. Motion to adopt by Supr. Swenson, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz. Swenson explained the proposed Huber facility should have a steering /oversight committee to manage the final design, financing and construction. If the facility is approved, this committee would oversee the actual implementation of the building project. Carried. Resolution #34 (2002): Supporting Inter - County Cooperative Opportunities. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2 nd by Supr. Speer to adopt. Luckey said the State has offered financial incentives to counties who collaborate on providing services with other counties or organizations. Pierce and Dunn Counties have expressed a similar interest and this resolution would authorize the County Board Chair and Administrative Coordinator to meet with other counties or organizations. Carried. Department Reports: District Attorney: Eric Johnson reported over 1600 posters were submitted by students in the 4 th through 7 th grades for the annual Stop Drugs program. The focus of the D.A.'s office is to prosecute crimes and a priority has been to effectively deal with the drug problem, specifically with regard to methamphetamine. His office, along with the Sheriff's Dept. and St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force has applied for and received a Justice Assistance federal grant which will fund a full time drug prosecutor for the three county area (Piece, Polk and St. Croix). Johnson thanked his staff, Office Manager Jane Moore, who was present, and the Public Protection Committee for their assistance. He also thanked Supr. Grant and the American Legion for their monetary help with the Drug Poster contest and calendars. Chair Malick asked Johnson's opinion about a proposal for counties to give up shared revenue in exchange for all court 3 County Board Session December 3, 2002 ` costs including District Attorney's staff costs. Johnson replied he Count for more help, he would rather come to t y p, it is better to have local control and it is difficult to get more help from the State. Supr. Krueger had also done some investigation and determined it would not help the County or the State. Supr. Mortensen was excused at 11:00 a.m. Child Support: Administrator Katy Kapaun stated the office mission is to assist families in becoming self- sufficient by establishing and enforcing child support orders. The caseload is 2,969 cases which is a 6% increase in the past year. St. Croix County exceeds the State average in the areas of paternity establishment, court order rate and arrearage cases with payments. Collections through June of 2002 total $5,448,277. Payments are collected a variety of ways - employer deductions, tax intercept, liens on personal property and real estate, liens on motor vehicles and direct payments from payers. Kapaun noted child support affects two important things in peoples' lives - money and children. County Clerk: Sue Nelson reported 5161 temporary plates have been issued so far this year. Total for 2001 was 4549. More than one -third of those issued are to people moving to our County. Passport fees increased in August and as of Dec. 1, 1271 have been issued and revenues total $25,815. Nelson thanked Computer Services Director Tom Boron and staff for assisting with the election web site and Annette Massie for developing computer programs to assist with logging passports, temporary plates, postage use and marriage licenses. She also thanked the Board for the honor of serving as the St. Croix County Clerk for 13 years. She was present for over 130 Board meetings. Chair introduced the newly elected County Clerk Cindy Campbell. Vice Chair Jacobson and County Clerk staff have a get together planned for retiring Clerk Sue Nelson from 1:00 to 3:00 this afternoon. Resolution #35 (2002): Appointing a Highway Commissioner. Motion by Supr. King, 2 nd by Supr. Grant to approve the appointment of Tim Ramberg. Carried. Ramberg stated he is honored, flattered and excited. His goal is to continue the consistency and uniformity established within the department. Chair Malick commented there were 11 applications, 5 were 4 County Board Session December 3, 2002 interviewed including two commissioners in other counties. The Transportation Committee was unanimous in selecting Ramberg. Committee and Board Reports: Transportation. Chair King had no report at this time. Applications Filed for Re- Zoning: Donald Roetttger, Town of St. Joseph, Ag. to Ag /Res; Robert Pike, Town of Stanton, Ag. to Ag /Res and Ag to Ag -II. Correspondence: None received. Announcements: Clerk Nelson thanked Supr. Krueger for sharing his birthday cake, Supr. Berenschot for providing the Uncle Sam and snowman decorations for the Government Center lobby and Supr. Speer for the bouquet of flowers. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Supr. Wentz, 2 nd by Supr. Speer. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Clerk's note: AMEN. Following adjournment Supr. Mehls read the Norwegian version of the Night Before Christmas. Clarence Malick, Chair Sue E. 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