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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Board 04-05-11 AMENDED NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 5,2011— 9:00 A.M. St. Croix County Government Center, County Board Room 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Mike Roeder, Christ Center Assembly of God, Hudson, Wisconsin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT REVIEW OF AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion) 1. Minutes of Previous Session March 1, 2011 2. Date of Next Meeting —May 3, 2011- 7:00p.m. (evening meeting) 3. Rezoning - none PRESENTATION: "Fusion Girls Hockey Team and Coach Matt Cranston, State Champion; Coach Shane Strong and Riley Knops and Austin Moe, State Wrestling Champions- Glenwood City High School APPOINTMENTS: Council on Aging and Disabilities — reappoint Sue E. Nelson, Lois Burri and Vera M. Grant (3 -year terms); St. Croix County Fair Board — appoint Karen Meyer; Squaw Lake Rehabilitation District — appoint Ryan Sicard OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of two County Board Supervisors to the Health and Human Services Board (3 -year term), and if necessary, other elections to fill vacancies on elected committees created by the elections to the Health and Human Services Board 2. Redistricting Report — Ellen Denzer, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department 3. Resolution Approving Receipt of Established Rate of Compensation for Sheriff s Deputy Sally Standaert 4. Resolution Approving Receipt of Established Rate of Compensation for Sheriff s Deputy Richard Haverland 6. Reconsideration of .5 Position in Emergency Management 7. "Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employee — Building Services Department 8. "Resolution Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the Wisconsin Professional Police Association/Law Enforcement Employee Relations (WPPA) Union for 2011 -2012 9. "Resolution Determining Authority of Community Development Committee to Allow All- Terrain Vehicles on Wildwood Trail COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Register of Deeds, Building Services, Information Technology COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 14, 2011 — Committee of the Whole Meeting; May 12, 2011 — Committee of the Whole Strategic Planning Session ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) *Changes or Additions afler the Preliminary Agenda **Late Changes andAdditions 3/30/20113:07:10 PM . OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 The invocation was given by Pastor Tom Hennes of Open Door Rescue Mission, Hudson Wisconsin and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Standafer at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL : 19 Present ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT : No report – position vacant. REVIEW OF AGENDA nd CONSENT AGENDA : Motion by Supr. Larson, 2 by Supr Schrank to adopt the consent agenda approving the March 1, 2011 County Board minutes and setting the next meeting for May 3, 2011. Carried unanimously. PRESENTATION: Members of the State Champion Fusion Girls Hockey Team and Coach Matt Cranston were present. Coach Cranston summarized the season and indicated the championship game went into four overtimes. Each girl introduced themselves. Applause Glenwood City School Wrestling Coach Shane Strong, State Wrestling Champion Riley Knops and State Wrestling Champion Austin Moe were present. Coach Strong highlighted the season and the advantages for kids participating in athletic events. Applause. APPOINTMENTS: Chair Standafer announced the following appointments: Council on Aging and ; Disabilities – reappoint Sue E. Nelson, Lois Burri and Vera M. Grant (3-year terms)St. Croix CountyFair Board – appoint Karen Meyer; Squaw Lake Rehabilitation District – appoint Ryan Sicard OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Election of two County Board Supervisors to the Health and Human Services Board (3-year term), 1. and if necessary, other elections to fill vacancies on elected committees created by the elections to the Administration and Community Development Committees . Chair Standafer reported the one-year terms for Supr. Schrank and Supr. Horne expire on the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board. A majority vote is necessary. Chair Standafer opened nominations to elect two supervisors to fill those positions. Supr. Marzolf nominated Supr. Horne; Supr. Sicard nominated Supr. Schrank; Supr. Malick nominated Supr. nd Sather. Motion by Supr. Larson, 2 by Rebholz to close the nominations. Carried unanimously. Suprs. Horne and Schrank were elected to the HHS Board for a three-year term. Redistricting Report – Ellen Denzer, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department. 2. Denzer presented census information noting the 2010 population for St. Croix County is 84,345. Denzer reviewed population changes by municipality. Review of the local redistricting timeframe. Resolution #28(2011) Approving Receipt of Established Rate of Compensation for Sheriff’s Deputy 3. nd Sally Standaert - Motion by Supr. Horne, 2 by Supr. Larson to approve. Supr. Marzolf asked about the PTO implications. Sheriff Shilts explained the total cost is $3,027.41. He added this is PTO hours used by the deputy to supplement her income while off on workers compensation and this is giving back PTO hours. Shilts confirmed the WPPA contract contains a clause allowing officers engaged in work activity and are placed in a dangerous situation and injured while acting in these events this option. Supr. Norton-Bauman asked if workers compensation payments are not taxable to a deputy. Risk Manager Kristen Ziliak stated April 5, 2011 Page 2 of 6 workers compensation payments are not taxed. The portion of the deputy’s pay paid by workers compensation is not reported to the government as taxable wages. Supr. Norton-Bauman asked if this resolution would not in fact compensate more than their ordinary pay since they are not paying tax on the workers compensation portion of their income. Ziliak confirmed she reviews what 100% of their pay would be, subtracts what workers compensation pays, and will only reimburse them for the difference. Carried: Yes – 17; No – 2. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D16 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 voted: Y Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: Y Resolution #29(2011) Approving Receipt of Established Rate of Compensation for Sheriff’s Deputy 4. nd Richard Haverland - Motion by Supr. Larson, 2 by Supr. J. Hurtgen to approve. Supr. Stauffer and Supr. Hermsen explained they voted against this resolution as it was not an emergency activity. Sheriff Shilts explained the officer, through no fault of his own, was forced to take evasive action by a vehicle that did not stop at a stop sign. Shilts confirmed the total cost is $1,561.91. Concerns expressed regarding having routine requests for these types of matters when all employees have a right to carry short-term disability to protect themselves. Shilts confirmed this is a clause in the WPPA contract. Carried: Yes - 13; No - 6. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D16 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D18 voted: Y Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: Y Resolution to Increase Civil Process Fees - 5.removed from agenda. Reconsideration of a .5 Position in Emergency Management. 6. Chair Standafer explained the process to bring this reconsideration forward. He noted this position was removed from budget at the October 2010 Budget Hearing. If considered today it requires suspension of the rules. The bylaws provide a motion to reconsider at meeting or next meeting. This matter is past that time. Chair Standafer stated in order to reconsider, a two-thirds vote to suspend the rule is required. If a two-thirds vote is not passed this becomes moot. Chair Standafer further explained if the rules are suspended to reconsider, a motion to reconsider is required from a person on the prevailing side at the budget hearing in October. Approval would be nd considered a budget amendment and requires a two-thirds vote. Motion by Rebholz, 2 by Shrank to suspend the rules for consideration of this matter. Chair Standafer stated thirteen votes are needed. Motion failed: Yes – 6; No – 13. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: Y Karen Meyer - D7 voted: N Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N James Stauffer - D8 voted: N S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: N Clarence Malick - D16 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Lorin Sather - D11 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 voted: N April 5, 2011 Page 3 of 6 Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: N 7.Resolution #30(2011) to Hire Seasonal Employee – Building Services Department - Motion by Supr. nd Sicard, 2 by Supr. Marzolf to approve. Supr. Malick explained during the Administration Committee meeting he requested specific information on what can be done to mow and spend less on maintenance of our grounds including use of spray growth retardant. Tobin explained this position runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Building Services currently mows 13 acres for appearances purposes including care of the cemeteries. Tobin stated quotes for growth retardant for the grass came in at $220 per acre with a frequent application. Discussion regarding reducing hours for this person from eight to five hours per day. Motion nd by Supr. Malick, 2 by Supr. Marzolf to amend the motion to include in the THEREFORE to add at end after the word “filled” …by a 5 hour per day employee. Tobin stated this is a part-time position which only works when needed and the funds are in the budget. Discussion regarding the need for staff overtime if hours are limited. Supr. Malick stated Tobin did not offer any reductions in the amount of mowing to be done. Supr. Malick said the County Board could stake the area not to be mowed and stated he will vote against his amendment. Amendment failed: Yes – 5; No – 14. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: N James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: N Clarence Malick - D16 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: N Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: N Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: N Original motion carried: Yes – 16; No – 3. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D16 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D18 voted: Y Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: Y Resolution Approving Labor Agreement Between St. Croix County and the Wisconsin 8. Professional Police Association / Law Enforcement Employee Relations (WPPA) Union for 2011-2012 – Chair Standafer indicated he is deferring this matter for language clarification. Motion by Supr. Malick, nd 2 by Supr. Shearer to table this matter until it is brought forward from the Administration Committee. Carried unanimously. Resolution #31(2011) Determining Authority of Community Development Committee to Allow 9. nd All-Terrain Vehicles on Wildwood Trail - Motion by Supr. Norton-Bauman, 2 by Supr. J. Hurtgen to approve. Supr. Stauffer indicated he believes the first WHEREAS is incorrect based on his review of the audio and draft minutes from the Community Development Committee (CDC) meeting which provided CDC would allow ATV use on the trail if a plan is brought to CDC and is approved by CDC. Timmerman indicated whether or not the first whereas is accurate, Timmerman stated he came away from the meeting understanding that CDC directed a plan to be made and presented back to CDC for approval and that it was the committee’s position to allow ATV use on the Wildwood Trail. Timmerman added there is still the issue April 5, 2011 Page 4 of 6 of whether or not CDC has the authority to make that kind of a decision. The issue is still relevant and CDC needs to know from the County Board whether or not CDC has the authority to make this decision. Supr. Luckey stated the resolution calls for a determination to be made on two issues. Motion by Supr. nd Luckey, 2 by Supr. Malick to amend the resolution to include the following on the attachment: On the issue of the Community Development Committee's authority to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the Wildwood Trail, the St. Croix County Board makes the following determination: The Community Development Committee is a sub-unit of the St. Croix County Board and does not have the authority to allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use on the Wildwood Trail. If the Community Development Committee wished to pursue the issue of allowing ATV use on the Wildwood Trail, the Committee would have had to have done the following: 1. Write language revisions to the following: Chapter 30, Parks Ordinance; the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan; the St. Croix County Parks and Recreation Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; and, Chapter 74, Snowmobile Trails. 2. Write any ancillary ordinances needed and obtain any necessary permits. 3. Utilize an ad-hoc citizen advisory committee in the revision/creation of all of these plans and ordinances. 4. Vote to approve (or modify or disapprove) the language revisions and any ancillary ordinances, and then if approved, vote to send them to a properly noticed public hearing. 5. Review the public hearing comments and, if desired, make revisions to the language based upon the public comments. 6. Vote to approve or disapprove the amended plans and ordinances, and if approved, vote to send them to the St. Croix County Board for its consideration. The St. Croix County Board would then vote to approve (with or without modifications) or disapprove the amended plans and ordinances. On the issue of the appropriateness of allowing ATVS on the Wildwood Trail, the St. Croix County Board makes the following determination: The St. Croix County Parks Ordinance, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan, the St. Croix County Parks and Recreation Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and the Snowmobile Trails Ordinance all currently contain language prohibiting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use on the Wildwood Trail. Information and advice from our County Corporation Counsel, Risk Manager, and Parks Director indicate concerns, and potential liabilities and financial costs that could be incurred by allowing ATVs or motorized vehicles on the Wildwood Trail. Therefore, the St. Croix County Board affirms its support for these previously approved plans and ordinances. Discussion regarding considering changes to the Outdoor Recreation Plan when it is scheduled to be revised next year. Discussion regarding committee authority. Supr. Hermsen stated advantages to allowing ATV use of the Wildwood Trail based on the growing need and economic advantages in the Woodville area. Supr. Norton-Bauman listed necessary considerations including financial implications to patrol the trail, citizen involvement in making this change, County Board authority to approve changes to the plan, Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code requirements, and necessary signage. April 5, 2011 Page 5 of 6 Supr. Stauffer encouraged review of the possible use of ATVs on the Wildwood Trail because he has not found anything that indicates it’s a bad idea. Supr. Stauffer highlighted information from the Outdoor Recreation Plan (the Plan). Supr. Stauffer read quotes from the Plan to research more uses for the trail. Supr. Malick suggested voting on the amendment and feels it’s a mistake to use significant staff resources on the suitability of ATV use on the Wildwood Trail. Supr. Hermsen highlighted the County has expended $230,000 on the Wildwood Trail and suggested allowing additional groups to use the trail who are ready to help with funding. Discussion regarding forming a work group to investigate ATV use on the Wildwood Trail. Supr. Norton- Bauman indicated this was discussed at the CDC meeting and she did not agree with the proposed makeup of the group. Vote on the amendment carried: Yes – 10; No – 9. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D16 voted: Y Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D18 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: N S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: Y nd Motion by Stauffer, 2 by Sather to amend the resolution under the first WHEREAS, second line to strike the word “allow” and insert “research allowing”. Amendment failed: Yes – 8; No – 11. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: N Clarence Malick - D16 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: N Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 voted: Y Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: N Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: N Vote on original motion as amended carried: Yes – 12; No – 7. Alfred Schrank - D1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D15 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D16 voted: Y Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D17 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D18 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Richard Marzolf - D12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D19 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D14 voted: Y Committee and Department Reports: Register of Deeds: Beth Pabst reported on 2010 activities in the Register of Deeds office. Accomplishments include recording real estate records with a new software system; flat recording fee for real estate documents of $30 per document which increased revenues in the Land Information Fund and Public Access Fund; and April 5, 2011 Page 6 of 6 began redacting social security numbers from real estate records. Pabst highlighted concerns and goals for 2011. Applause. Building Services: Art Tobin reported on Building Services staffing and 2010 activities. Tobin reported on 2011 budget savings including reduction in energy costs. Review of capital projects and prioritizing projects. Tobin reviewed total number of requests for services from departments totaled 3,459. Applause. Information Technology: Tom Boron submitted a written report. County Clerk’s Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests : No rezoning requests to report. Announcements: Chair Standafer reminded Supervisors of the April 14, 2011 Committee of the Whole meeting and May 12, 2011 Committee of the Whole Strategic Planning Session. Chair Standafer reported he sent a memo to all St. Croix County municipalities seeking suggestions on sharing resources and has received several comments. Chair Standafer encouraged Supervisors to touch base with their represented jurisdiction regarding this matter. Chair Standafer also indicated the County is operating in an unusual situation with the budget repair bill and that we are waiting for final determinations. He encouraged Supervisors to let the County employees know that they value their service. Meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m. Daryl Standafer, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Cindy Campbell, County Clerk