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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-19-01 ST CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 19, 2001 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey INVOCATION: Pastor David Watson, United Church of Christ, Roberts PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Hudson Girl Raiders State Championship Hockey Team and Hudson Boy Raiders State Championship Hockey Team DATE OF NEXT SESSION: August 21, 2001 9:00 A.M. No July Meeting Scheduled APPOINTMENTS: Ruth Kalms and Karen Bailey to the W -2 Community Steering Committee 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. Department Reports: UW- Extension and Fair Board 7:05 P.M. *2. Perch Lake Status Report - Pete Kling 7:20 P.M. 3. Nursing Home Study Report - 7:30 P.M. *4. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix County Nursing Home to Bank 27 Beds *5. Hudson Property Committee Update 6. Budget Model Presentation - 8:15 P.M. 7. Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a State Grant Application & Subsequent Appropriation of County Funds for a Hazardous Waste Collection Program 8. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Res., Debra Potting, Town of Somerset 9. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Res., David R. Screaton, Town of Troy 10. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag.II, Joseph & Judy Simon, Town of Stanton *11. Rezoning from Commercial to Ag. Res., Manual Villafana, Town of St. Joseph 12. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Res., Robert & Ruby Shiefelbein and Donna Summerfield, Town of Somerset COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS: Personnel and Planning, Zoning & Parks FARMLAND PRESERVATION: *Application from Genevieve Francois, Town of Stanton 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 * * *IT IS CASUAL NIGHT * ** ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting June 19, 2001 Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 7:00 p.m. Invocation was given by Pastor David Watson, United Church of Christ, Roberts. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Guests and the press were welcomed. Roll Call: 26 present, 5 absent and excused - Chuck Mehls, Tom Rose, Tom Irwin, Denise Bjerstedt and Nancy Bieraugel. Motion by Supr. Malick 2 nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt the minutes with the correction of changing "bread" to "bed" and breakfast. Carried. Motion by Vice Chair Jacobson, 2 nd by Supr. King to adopt the agenda. Carried. Date of next meeting is August 21, 9:00 a.m.; no July meeting scheduled. Recognition of Hudson Hockey Teams: Supr. O'Connell introduced Jim Theis, coach of Hudson Girls' Hockey and Mike Stoskopf, Hudson Boys' coach and Team Captain Ben Mettler. Chair Dorsey presented plaques to each team for winning the State Hockey tournaments this year. Supr. Grant also presented recognition plaques from the St. Croix County American Legions. Coaches extended thanks to the Board and Legions. Applause by Board. Supr. Grant noted the annual Legion Golf tournament scheduled for June 20 at the Hammond Golf Course. Proceeds are used to fund children and youth programs in the County. Clerk Nelson read the award given to St. Croix County Legions from the American Legion National Commission on Children and Youth for their outstanding achievement in youth programs for 1999 -2000. Applause by Board. Appointments: Chair Dorsey has appointed Ruth Kalms and Karen Bailey to the W -2 Steering Committee for a two year term. Department Reports: Lee Milligan, UW- Extension, did not report due to a family emergency. Fair Board: Fair Board Secretary Sheri Stoddard thanked the Board for their support and volunteer hours at the County Fair. She also thanked Supr. Mehls for organizing the emergency care on the Fairgrounds. The plans to move the tractor pull and mud bog to the new area have been hampered by the heavy rains. Fair dates this year are July 19 -22 and a brochure with the schedule of activities was distributed. 1 Chair Dorsey recognized Fair President Dick Sullwold and complimented the Board members for their efforts to make the County Fair a success. Applause by Board. Perch Lake Status Report: Project Manager Pete Kling thanked the County staff and Parks Committee for their assistance in the development of Homestead Park on Perch Lake. The slides showed the prairie grass growing along the entrance road, the playground and picnic shelter area and parts of the walking trail system. Kling said fortunately there has been no erosion into the lake from the heavy rains. Phase II includes the development of the beach access trail and more walking trails. Opening day is planned on Memorial weekend of May 2002. Applause by Board. Nursing Home Study Report: Health and Human Services Chair Robert Stephens introduced John Keefe from Keefe and Associates who will present options for the Nursing Home - leave as is, close it, or implement alternate uses such as assisted living. Keefe said the study is half way completed and this is a progress report. He outlined impacts on nursing homes such as population trends. Even though the county population is growing the 75 years plus group will not grow that much in the next 10 years but will grow substantially after 2020. Other impacts are level of care needed, care giver ratios in the workers' pool, use rates by age group, average daily census dropped from 121 to 93, number of empty beds rose from 8 to 36, anticipated bed excess in 2005 and cost per patient per day. He noted the County Nursing Home has higher costs than private homes because of fringe benefits (retirement and health insurance) for workers. Nine county homes have been sold since 1986. Currently it is a buyer's market and marketing is limited. If sold, the nursing home subsidy is eliminated but the County's entire costs don't go away - they are merely shifted to Human Services and Courts. Keefe said the State Joint Finance Committee has approved using the $108 million of IGT money designated for nursing homes to balance the state budget. Supr. Hoberg excused at 8:00 p.m. Resolution No. (2001): Authorizing the St. Croix County Nursing Home to Bank 27 Beds. Motion to adopt by Supr. Wentz, 2 nd by 2 Supr. Berenschot. Stephens explained this is not down sizing but allows us to bank 27 beds up to 18 months and save $45,000. Supr. Horne had voted in the negative and explained he wants the study completed before banking of beds is done. Stephens said this does not affect the study and has to be done by July 1. Keefe recommended banking the 27 beds. Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Krieger said this gives the home a 910 occupancy and the State will not penalize us at this rate. Roll call vote: 24 yes, 1 no. Carried. Stephens thanked Keefe and said a further update would be given in August. Hudson Property Committee Update and Administrative Coordinator Report: Chuck Whiting attended the Senate Budget Hearing in Barron and most attendees were there to protest the use of ITG money earmarked for nursing homes to balance the state budget. The Hudson Property Committee consisting of Suprs. O'Connell, Swenson, Dowd and Hudson Mayor Jack Breault consulted with Brian Larson of Ayres and Associates to do a footprint expansion of the Government Center site. Whiting showed the drawing that included possible expansion of the building and parking areas. He said there has been some interest from the Hudson School District and a couple of non public entities in purchasing Government Center land. Supr. Swenson asked Chair Dorsey his preference for the scope of the property committee and future of Government Center property. Chair Dorsey replied any reference to purchase of Government Center property should be submitted to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for County owned land and the County Board will ultimately decide whether or not any land is sold. The August Board agenda will include a discussion on preference of the Board for Government Center property. Supr. Wentz noted the Department of Transportation has not made a decision on land needed for road expansion on the New Richmond property. Whiting reported the Finance Committee has requested budget instructions be sent early to Department Heads. This will give him more time to review budgets before the budget review conducted by the Finance Committee. Budget Model Presentation by Nick Dragasich and Mike Hoheisel from Springsted: Dragasich said the budget is comprised of the 3 General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund and Debt Service Fund. The model shows the capital improvement requests submitted by county departments over the next five years. Projected revenues and expenditures plus a weighted percentage of growth in valuation provide a tool to determine future years` tax levies. Hoheisel explained a grouping code may be used to combine related equipment requests in the next five years or by individual years. This can be used to purchase similar equipment and maintenance agreements plus get a better pricing. This should make budgeting more manageable and show the impact down the line. Whiting said personnel costs for 2002 are completed. Priorities will need to be determined for capital outlay requests. Departments will be completing their operations budgets. Resolution No. (2001): Authorizing Submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of County Funds for a Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Motion to adopt by Supr. Berenschot, 2 by Supr. Wentz. Berenschot said this grant has been received the last few years and adoption of this resolution gives approval to apply for the grant. Carried. Ordinance No.584 (2001): Rezoning from Ag to Ag /Res for Debra Potting, Town of Somerset. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Gunderson. Carried. Ordinance No.585 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for David R. Screaton, Town of Troy. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymmond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Ordinance No.586 (2001): Rezoning from Ag to Ag II for Joseph and Judy Simon, Town of Stanton. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Malick. Carried. Ordinance No.587 (2001): Rezoning from Commercial to Ag /Res for Manual Villafana, Town of St. Joseph. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Luckey. Carried. Ordinance No.588 (2001): Rezoning from Ag to Ag /Res for Robert and Ruby Shiefelbein and Donna Summerfield, Town of Somerset. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Committee Reports: Personnel. Chair Peterson reported the settlement with the Social Workers union is in binding arbitration and we are waiting for the ruling. 4 Planning, Zoning and Parks. Chair Raymond said the GIS (Geographic Information System) report should be ready soon. In the Zoning Office good accurate records of actions have been emphasized and implemented. The office has also focused on consistent, fair treatment of all clients. During May 300 new lots were approved. Audience member Judy Simon complimented the Zoning Department on their cooperation during their recent rezoning process. Farmland Preservation: Application from Genevieve Francois, Town of Stanton. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to approve and refer to Land and Water Committee. Carried. Applications Filed for Zoning Ordinance Amendments: County Concrete - Ag /Res to Industrial, Town of Warren; Tom Schottler, Ag. to Ag /Res, Town of St. Joseph; Henry Lentz, Ag to Ag /Res, Town of St. Joseph and Richard Krampert Ag. to Ag II, Town of Stanton. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. O'Connell 2 nd by Supr. Wolske to approve total of $10,783.56 for May, 2001. Carried. Correspondence: None received. Announcements: Clerk Nelson reminded Supervisors of the sign up sheet for the WCA Convention, September 9 -12 in Oshkosh. Reservations are due by July 18 Supr. Mortensen announced Farm City Day will be held August 11th at the Goodrich Farm on Hwy 64. Supr. Krueger commented on the State of Iowa providing funds for a bridge near Dubuque and questioned why Wisconsin can't provide funding for the Stillwater Bridge. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk 5