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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MAY 3,2011 — 7:00 P.M.
St. Croix County Government Center, County Board Room
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Randy Simonson, Harvestime Outreach, 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 April 5, 2011
2. Date of Next Meeting —June 7, 2011- 7:00p.m. (evening meeting)
3. Rezoning - **none
PRESENTATION:
APPOINTMENTS:
1. *Board of Adjustment (3 -year term) --Buck Malick (supervisor), David Peterson (citizen)
2. *Health and Human Services (3 -year term) --Leon Berenschot (citizen)
*Appointment requires County Board approval
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation from Jay Tappen, Western Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
2. Recommended Tentative County Board Redistricting Plan — Presentation by Ellen Denzer, Senior Planner,
Planning and Zoning Department
3. Resolution to Increase Civil Process Fees
4. Resolution Authorizing an Application for a Lake Management Protection Grant to Revise the County's
Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
5. Resolution Regarding Health Center Business Plan
6. Resolution to Refill Part-Time Nurse Supervisor Position (.80 FTE)
7. Resolution to Refill Part-Time Nurse Supervisor Position (.50 FTE)
8. Resolution to Refill Part-Time Food Service Worker Position
9. Resolution to Refill Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant Position
10. Resolution to Refill Part-Time Cook position
11. Resolution to Refill Administrative Secretary (Planning & Zoning)
12. * *Resolution to R&, and Refill Accountant/Fiscal Manager Position (Finance Department)
13. * *Emergency Resolution Authorizing Repair of Health Center Water Heating System
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: UW- Extension Agents and Fair Association
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 12, 2011 — County Board Meeting and 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
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting — May 3, 2011
The invocation was given by Pastor Jacob Oreso of Hudson Wisconsin and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Standafer at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: 18 Present; one absent and excused: Supr. Horne
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT: No report — position vacant.
REVIEW OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Schrank, 2nd by Supr. Larson to adopt the consent agenda
approving the April 5, 2011 County Board minutes and setting the next meeting for June 7, 2011. Carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION: None
APPOINTMENTS: Chair Standafer indicated the following appointments need County Board approval and
asked if there were any objections to the appointments as noted on the agenda. No objections. Motion by
Supr. Sicard, 2nd by Supr. Schrank to approve the following appointments: Board of Adjustment (3 -year
term) Buck Malick (Supervisor) and David Peterson (citizen member) and Health and Human Services (3-
year term) Leon Berenschot (citizen member). Carried unanimously.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation from Jay Tappen, West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Jay Tappen
and Char Gurney reported on the responsibilities of the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
and the on -going economic development financial assistance to St. Croix County communities and businesses
through the RBF, Inc. Revolving Loan Fund Programs. Tappen reviewed 2010 projects. Gurney reviewed
examples of WCWRPC value to St. Croix County. WCWRPC, through grant applications prepared since 2000,
has assisted St. Croix County communities in securing $750,000 in CDBG funding for public facility
improvements. Gurney stated the goal is to look at a more effective and efficient programs.
2. Recommended Tentative County Board Redistricting Plan — Presentation by Ellen Denzer, Senior
Planner, Planning and Zoning Department. Denzer presented the recommended redistricting plan and
reviewed guidelines and priorities. Denzer explained the proposed plan will be presented to the County
Board on May 12 with a public hearing to follow. After the public hearing, the County Board will consider
this plan to adopt or change.
3. Resolution #32(2011) to Increase Civil Process Fees. - Motion by Supr. Stauffer, 2nd by Supr. Larson
to approve. Carried unanimously.
4. Resolution #33(2011) Authorizing an Application for a Lake Management Protection Grant to
Revise the county's Shoreland Zoning Ordinance - Motion by Supr. Hermsen, 2nd by Supr. Marzolf to
approve. Carried unanimously.
5. Resolution #34(2011) Regarding Health Center Business Plan — Chair Standafer reminded
Supervisors not to make comments that would that would wander into a bargaining discussion. Motion by
Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Larson to approve. Carried unanimously.
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6. Resolution #35(2011) to Refill Part -Time Nurse Supervisor Position (.90 FTE) - Motion by Supr.
Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Schrank to approve. Carried. unanimously
7. Resolution #36(2011) to Refill Part -Time Nurse Supervisor Position (.50 FTE) - Motion by Supr.
Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Carried unanimously.
8. Resolution #37(2011) to Refill Part -Time Food Service Worker Position - Motion by Supr. Wentz,
2nd by Supr. Schrank to approve. It was confirmed that these positions are in the budget. Supr. Stauffer
asked if there's a change in number of beds if there is also a change in these positions. Vice Chair Wentz
confirmed staffing is done by the census and if the census is down, staff not used. Carried unanimously.
9. Resolution #38(2011) to Refill Part -Time Certified Nursing Assistant Position - Motion by Supr.
Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Carried unanimously.
10. Resolution #39(2011) to Refill Part -Time Cook Position — Motion by Supr. Larson, 2nd by Supr.
Schrank to approve. Carried unanimously.
11. Resolution #40(2011) to Refill Administrative Secretary (Planning and Zoning) —Motion by Supr.
Norton- Bauman, 2nd by Supr. Hermsen to approve. Sather explained why he voted no. Carried: Yes — 16;
No
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton - Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
12. Resolution #41(2011) to Refill Accountant/Fiscal Manager Position (Finance Department) —
Motion by Supr. Norton- Bauman, 2nd by Supr. Sicard to approve. Carried: Yes — 17; No — 1.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton - Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
13. Emergency Resolution #42(2011) Authorizing Repair of Health Center Water Heating System —
Chair Standafer explained this resolution is on an emergency basis for two reasons but cannot be considered
unless the County Board approves suspension of the rules. According to the bylaws the County Board
cannot consider matters that do not come from a standing committee and the County Board did not receive
notice and materials five days prior to this meeting. In order to consider this a two - thirds vote to suspend the
rules is necessary. Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Schrank to suspend the rules. Carried
unanimously.
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Motion by Supr. Larson, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Discussion regarding problems with the water
heating unit in the Nursing Home. Wentz indicated at its April 20 HHS meeting, the Board was made aware
of the problem and Tobin reported at that meeting he was getting bids together. Building Services Service
Technician Dave Best explained the problems with the water heater and stated the equipment is
approximately 29 years old. Chair Standafer stated Tobin indicated an option of an emergency system could
be arranged if there was an absolute catastrophic situation. Chair Standafer stated this resolution is an
insurance policy and replacement or repairs will be done through the public work bidding process. Supr.
Hermsen expressed concerns with the funding source. Supr. Norton - Bauman reported the Administration
Committee will review funding sources and notify the County Board of reallocation of bond proceeds if it's
not possible to use the Contingency Fund. Carried: Yes — 17; No — 1.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Lindy Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton - Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
Committee and Department Reports:
UW- Extension Agents: UW- Extension Agents Marie Witzel and Joan Sprain were present. Witzel
highlighted UW- Extension responsibilities and reviewed the 2010 St. Croix County Board goals. Review of
Family Living Programs, Community Resource Development, Nutrition Education, Agriculture Programs,
and 4 -H Youth Development Programs. Witzel highlighted the Our Avenue Committee in New Richmond
which is committed to increasing commerce on Knowles Avenue. Applause.
Fair Association: Anne Frank presented the Fair Association annual report. Frank reviewed attractions at
the fair and noted 2010 marked the 100th year for the Fair in Glenwood City. Frank review what is new at
the Fair in 2011 noting an extra day has been added (Wednesday) in entries for exhibits. This year's theme
is "Party in the Barn" in celebrating the new barn on the fairgrounds. Other events at the fair grounds were
reviewed. Frank invited everyone to attend the fair this runs from July 20 through 24 Applause.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: No rezoning requests to report.
Announcements: Chair Standafer reminded Supervisors of the May 12, 2011 County Board meeting and
Committee of the Whole Strategic Planning Session.
Supr. Hermsen, Chair of the Community Development Committee and member of the Public Protection
Committee requested Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman provide an explanation to the County Board
regarding contradicting views with regard to the County's liability relating to recreational trail use based on
use by choice versus an emergency service based on use by need. Chair Standafer stated he will take this
request under consideration and will respond as soon as possible by email with his response for a report back
to the County Board.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Daryl Standafer, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk