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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-16-02 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 16, 2002 9:00 A.M. Government Center CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Father James Brinkman, St. Anne's Catholic Church Somerset PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: OATH OF OFFICE FOR COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISORS - Judges ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Observance - April 28 thru May 5, 2002 Recognition of Somerset Hockey Teams 10:15 A.M. DATE OF NEXT SESSION: May 21, 2002 7:00 P.M. APPOINTMENTS: Jan Fussell to the Indianhead Federated Libray System (IFLS) 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 WI Statute 59.12) -Vice Chair will call for nominations from the floor -Upon the election of the County Board Chairman, 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) Resource and Education (5) REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) 1. Resolution Approving Final Application for State Trust Fund Loan NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions or other matters) 1. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. /Residential for Glen Mohn, Town of Pleasant Valley 2. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag./Residential & Ag.II for Raymond Johnson, Town of Eau Galle *3. Resolution Approving Position of Community Support Program Social Worker COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MILEAGE AND PER DIEM REPORT CORRESPONDENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT (The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation) * Changes or additions from preliminary agenda ** Late changes or additions County Board Minutes April 16, 2002 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPEVISORS Regular Meeting April 16, 2002 Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Jacobson at 9:00 a.m. Invocation was given by Father James Brinkman, St. Anne's Catholic Church, Somerset in which he included awareness of Soil Stewardship Week and a moment of silence in memory of former Supr. Bob Gunderson. Pledge to Allegiance to the flag was recited. Vice welcomed guests, the press, former Chair Bob Boche, former Supervisor Wayne Willink and his wife Phyllis. Oath of Office: Judge Lundell, Judge Needham and Judge Vlack conducted the oath of office for all Supervisors. Roll call: 30 present, 1 absent and excused, Supr. Don Jordan. Motion by Supr. Mortensen, 2 nd by Supr. Bethke to approve the March 19, 2002 minutes. Supr. Speer added a correction to page 5 "Amendment carried." after the Drug Paraphenalia Ordinance. Minutes as corrected approved. Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to adopt the agenda. Carried. Announcements: Proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Observance, April 28 thru May 5, 2002 was read by Clerk Nelson. Date of next meeting is May 21, 7:00 p.m. Appointments: Former Chair Dorsey appointed Jan Fussell to the Indianhead Federated Library System. Election of Officers and Elected Committees: Vice Chair Jacobson appointed Supr. Mehls and Supr. Jensen as election tellers. A Supervisor must receive a majority of votes (16) to be elected to an office or committee. The Board Rules and By Laws state the top three vote - getters for Chair or Vice Chair go on after the first round. Chairman of the Board: Jacobson appointed Supr. King to conduct this election because he was a candidate. Nominations were: Supr. Olson nominated Stan Krueger who received 4 votes Supr. Bethke Art Jacobson 3 votes Supr. Jensen Leon Berenschot IN 3 votes Supr. Larson Julie Speer 7 votes Supr. Raymond Clarence Malick 13 votes 1 County Board Minutes April 16, 2002 Prior to voting, Supr. Swenson, 2 nd by Supr. Standafer moved to hold a candidate forum with each nominee answering three questions. Carried. 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 your fellow supervisors, county committees and county staff? Following the forum and after the first round of voting, Jacobson and Berenschot were dropped from the list with 3 votes each. Krueger had 4 votes; Speer 7 and Malick 13. Second round voting: Krueger -4; Speer -11 and Malick -15. Krueger was dropped. In third round voting: Speer -11; Malick -18. Malick was elected County Board Chair. Vice Chair: Supr. Bethke nominated Art Jacobson; Supr. Wentz nominated Supr. Speer. Jacobson received 20 votes; Speer received 10; Jacobson elected as Vice Chair. Finance Committee: Chair Malick advised all candidates must reach a majority vote and, if more rounds of voting are needed, the lowest vote - getter will be dropped. There are five members on each elected committee so Supervisors are to vote for up to five candidates. Olson nominated Ralph Swenson who received 25 votes Mortensen " Stan Krueger 23 votes Jensen Clarence Malick 24 votes Feidt Tom O'Connell 26 votes Dowd Esther Wentz 18 votes Swenson Don Jordan 13 votes Elected to Finance Committee were Swenson, Krueger, Malick, O'Connell and Wentz. Supr. Bernard was excused at 10:35 a.m. Transportation Committee: Wentz nominated Jack Dowd who received 22 votes Speer Gerald Larson NN AA 17 votes Grant Richard King 25 votes O'Connell Gerald Peterson 17 votes King Charle Grant 28 votes King Art Jacobson 24 votes 2 County Board Minutes April 16, 2002 On the follow up vote for the tie with Larson and Peterson, Gerald Larson received 11 votes and Gerald Peterson received 17. Elected to the Transportation Committee were Grant, King, Jacobson, Dowd and Peterson. Public Protection: Supr. Burri was appointed teller for this election because Mehls was a candidate. Jacobson nominated Julie Speer who received 19 votes Peterson Mary Louise Olson 20 votes Grant Chuck Mehls 27 votes Mehls Denise Gunderson 26 votes Speer Dan Raebel 20 votes Dowd Gerald Larson 17 votes Elected to Public Protection were Speer, Olson, Mehls, Gunderson and Raebel. Resource and Education /Land and Water: Jensen nominated Lois Burri, Leon Berenschot, Ron Raymond and Chris Bethke. Berenschot nominated Art Jensen. With five persons nominated, the Chair declared them elected. Somerset Hockey Team Recognition: Supr. Krueger announced both the B Pee Wees and Mites teams won the State Hockey tournament this spring and presented plaques. John Montpetit, Pee Wee team coach, made comments to the Board and introduced the team members. Supr. Gunderson said the boys were great hockey players and great people too. Applause by Board. State Senator Sheila Harsdorf: Supr. Standafer introduced Senator Harsdorf who could not appear at last month's meeting due to illness. Senator Harsdorf offered congratulations to the Chair and new board members. In regard to the State Budget, a Conference Committee will start soon to work out the differences between the Assembly proposals and the Senate budget proposals. She believes Shared Revenues to counties and municipalities will remain intact this year. The second year of the budget cycle needs to be resolved regarding Shared Revenue. Harsdorf is opposed to the early retirement plan for State employees proposed by the Senate because it is short sighted and irresponsible. It may save $60 million this year but could cost up to $421 million in future years. The State may not get completely out of debt this year and Harsdorf believes in spending within our means. Applause by Board. 3 County Board Minutes April 16, 2002 Approving Final Application for State Trust Fund Loan. Motion to approve by Supr. Swenson, 2 nd by Supr. Krueger. Swenson said the application was approved at the March meeting and this is the follow up required for the final application. Clerk Nelson read the page outlining the provisions of $322,169 to be borrowed for purchasing emergency communications system and development of a county park and for no other purpose. Interest rate is 4% with a five -year payback. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Carried. Ordinance No. 615 (2002): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Glen Mohn, Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Luckey. Carried. Ordinance No. 616 (2002): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res and Ag. II for Raymond Johnson, Town of Eau Galle. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Peterson. Carried. Resolution No. 8 (2002): Approving Position of Community Support Program Social Worker. Motion to adopt by Supr. Peterson, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz. Health and Human Services Director John Borup and Ron Keisler, Mental Health and AODA Coordinator were present. Borup explained Keisler has obtained a grant from the State for $48,211 which may be used to make the LTE CSP Social Worker position full time. Total cost is $87,381 with revenues from insurance, Medicare and Medicaid making up the remainder from the State grant. A sunset clause is included that would apply to both the State funds for the position and to the billing collections if they do not meet the budgeted numbers. Borup indicated they would come back to the Board if either of these situations occurred. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Carried. Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting reported the Budget Review timeline has been approved by the Finance Committee. Capital outlay requests from Departments are due by May 10 for Finance Committee review. The County is 70% below the maximum on levy limit and what will be proposed in the State Budget is still unknown. Whiting encouraged new Board members to attend a County Officials Workshop in Eau Claire on May 15 Sign up with the County 4 County Board Minutes April 16, 2002 Clerk. He will report on the Personnel Study at the Goal Setting session. Whiting offered congratulations to the newly elected committee members. Committee and Board Reports: Planning, Zoning and Parks Chair Ron Raymond noted the Earth Day Event at Perch Lake sponsored by the Friends of Perch Lake on a S t., April 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. He encouraged Supervisors to attend. Applications Filed for Zoning Ordinance Amendment: St. Croix County Highway Department - Ag. to Ag /Res. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Speer, 2 nd by Supr. King to approve the total of $10,383.33 for March, 2002. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk read a letter from Governor McCallum's office thanking the Board for forwarding the resolution requesting the Medicaid funding be used only for Nursing Homes. A thank you from the family of Bob Gunderson was also read. Announcements: Several Supervisors had changes in e mail addresses. A new listing will be prepared and distributed and the changes e mailed also. Clerk Nelson asked to meet with new Supervisors after the meeting for some brief instructions. Chair Malick and Vice Chair Jacobson will meet to do committee appointments. They will be announced at the Goal Setting session on April 23 at the YMCA Camp. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Supr. Mortensen, 2 nd by Supr. Krueger. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. Clarence Malick, Chair Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Board of Supervisors St. Croix County Clerk 5