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ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session - Tuesday - Oct. 20th, 1970
COUNTY BOARD ROOM - COURT HOUSE
9:30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Roll Call by Clerk.
Announcements - Courtesy Parking Tickets, City of Hudson.
County Board Flower Fund.
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Review of Preliminary Budget for 1971 - Auditor James Steel.
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Correspondence:- LETTERS
1. (Regarding Highway Trust Fund)
Alvin O'Konski
2. Federal Secretary of Transportation.
3. Gaylord Nelson.
4. (Regarding Nursing Home Cut -Backs)
William Proxmire.
5. (Final approval of Name "GienLake")
Dept. of Natural Resources.
6. Leaque of Women Voters.
7. Advoteck Dist. 18 Open House Invitation.
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Reports:- A. (Finance, Budget, Personnel Comm.)
1. Approval of Rules of Standing & Elective Comm.
2. Establish Salary of Election Canvass Board.
B. Quik Claim Deed - Leonard Wall - Wilson Property.
C.
D.
Resolutions:- 1. Wood County
2. Town of Hudson.
3. Tri-County Menta Health Clinic.
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Adjournment for Committee Work:- General Claims
Unfinished Business
Report of Committee Work.
New Business.
Adjournment.
J. Gifford Nelson, County Clerk.
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGUI"R SESSION
TUESIDAY - OCTOB,,. 20, 1970
9:30 A. M.
COUNTY BOARD ROOM - COURT HOUSE
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Roll Call by Clerk: 28 present. 2 Absent, Supervs. Carl Thompson & James Goodwin.
Chairman Anderson asked the Board to please rise and open the October Session by
giving the "Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag" together.
Chairman Anderson called on Mr. Kim Shimota, from the Eau Claire Regional
Office of the Division of Family Services under the State Dept. of Health and
Social Services. Mr Shimota explained that his department would provide 12
days of consultation during the first year under the program of the Juvenile
Officer. These consultations area funding contribution. St. Croix County's
Juvenile Officer is presntly at school on Basic Training and will need more
special training. In describing the duties of a Juvenile Officer, ivir Shimota
stated he is a policeman who deals with Juveniles and should not become a Court
Worker, a Social Worker or anything that will divorce him from his NO. 1 job
as a Juvenile Officer. The regional officer will be available at all times
for assistance with training. He urged the County Board, as a result of a
recent survey showing the County Jail as being understaffed, to establish the
o position of Chief Jailer. Supers. Dahl informed the Board that the position of
Chief Jailer had been placed in the 1971 Budget. Sheriff Grant stated that Mr.
Max Ihrke, our Juvenile Officer, was going to school under Grant received from
the Federal Government. This is a one year Grant but a 2nd year re -funding
program can be requested next June 1971. Mr Shimota was thanked for his pres-
entation.
Chairman Anderson announced that the Board would proceed with a review of
the Preliminary Budget for 1971. Chairman Dahm of the Finance, Budget and
Personnel Committee announced that the entire Budget would be reviewed by the
Auditor, James Steel, completely and any questions would be discussed after the
complete review. Mr Steel explained to the Supervisors that the Budget, Finance
and Personnel Committee had very carefully reviewed each Budget request of each
Department submitting the an, they felt necessary to their departmental
operation for 1971. Also that due to Union Negotiations with the employees, at
this date, no new salaries for employees could be used, so last years figures
are used. No revenues or State special charges can be shown on this Preliminary
Budget, so no accurate total can be arrived at. The figures shown are net cost
to the County where possible.
Complete reading of the Preliminary Budget with some explainations given by
Auditor Steel. Questions of the Board members asked for. Under the item of
Area Health Planning the amount of $1,706.30 was placed in the Budget as a
result of St. Croix County Board action in becoming a part of Area Planning.
Superv. Rock further explained that the amount was based on .050 per population
head, asld that the spending of this amount will depend on State Legislative
Action in 1971. Under Fair Building Out -lay, Mr Steel called on Superv. Pierson
to further explain the increase. This increase represents about 1 the cost of
installing new Rest Rooms, balance to be appropriated next year.
Honorable John Bartholomew appeared before the Board at this time. He is
the Circuit Judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit in Wisconsin, composed of the
Counties of St. Croix, Dunn, Pierce, Pepin and Buffalo. He explained in detail
some of the problems in the Circuit Courts in St. Croix County at this time.
His largest load is in St. Croix within his 8th District. A new Criminal Code
necessitates holding Court much more often. There are some 110,000 people in
his district. He urged keeping competent Judges in office. Thru the functioning
of the Courts he can keep the cost of lawyers fees for their service to indigent
prisoners down. Thru an increased schedule to take care of the back -log in the
County Courts it may be necessary to hold Court in the County Board room.
The salary of the Circuit Court Judges is basically the same as set by the State
$21,000.00. Of 48 other Judges there is only 3 who are not being supplemented
by the Counties' and Judge Bartholomew is one of the 3. Auditor Steel stated
that Pierce County Finance Committee was recommending a smpplement of $1,00.00.
On the question of fringe benefits, Judge Bartholomew stated they were limited
and coming out of his salary. He suggested the amount of $2,.000,00 be supplemented
from St. Croix County. Discussion and questions by Supervs. Dahm, Torgerson,
Lowe, Arnquist, Best, Rock , Meinke and Luckwaldt.
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Superv. Best spoke on Conservations limited amount in the 1971 Conservation
Budget. The State Conservation Dep't.,.altho they are on a limited Budget, do
not favor County Wardens. Discussion by Supervs. Rock, Pierson, Dahm, Lowe.
Superv. Rock commented on the Park Budget informing the Board and detailed the
possible enlargement with assistance of State Funds, with purchase of land from
the Y.k.C.A,.. amount not yet decided upon. Approval of County Board by
Resolution at the Alovember Session. Discussion and questions by Supervs. Hop,
McCabe, Torgerson and Peterson. Superv. Rock asked for an informal show of
hands to obtain some idea of favorable action from the Board. all expressed in
favor of proceeding.
Motion by Superv. Best that a letter or Resolution be sent to the State Dept.
of natural Resources, Conservation Division, from the County Board urging more
support in this area. Carried. Comments by Supervs. Dahm, Arnquist and Pierson.
Superv. arnquist spoke on the item of %,000,.00 in the property ec Liability
Insurance. Our present insurance has been with the State of Wisconsin Insurance
Company which has now become some what insolvent from information received by
County Board members and the Clerk's office. St. Croix County has been pro-
tected with a balnket policy while a re-evaluation of the County Insurance needs
has taken place. A Resolution will be presented at this Session leaving it up
to the Board members to do as they wish. Superv. Hop asked for more information
on the amount in the Court House out -lay account. Superv. Dahm informed the
Board that this past year the Building Committee had gotten plans for the
completing of 4 or 5 Conference Rooms and finishing the walls of the basement
area. Cost to include heat, change of air and furnishing, about $30,00 O.00 to
#35,00 0'.00. Additional conference rooms have been badly needed for quite some
time. District attorney liaki spoke briefly on having a Security Area in the
Court House for prisoners. Mr Maki asked to develop a Procedure set up to show
the need. If necessary such a Security Area could be included.
To answer some questions on the Dept, of Social Services for Superv. Lowe,
Director Sanden explained present problems. St. Croix County now has 237
people in Nursing Homes. County's share about 22%. Largest cost in Nursing
Homes with General Medical costs included. Discussion by Supervs. arnquist,
Bogut, Rock and Hop.
Motion to adjourn Board for noon recess until 1:30 P.Mi. by Superv. Vehrs, 2nd
by Superv. ?,yan. Carried.
Board re -convened with call to order by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call. 3 absent.
Chairman thanked the City of Hudson for the courtesy parking tickets.
Get=Well cards to be sent to Supervs. Carl Thompson and Superv. Goodwin.
Chairman Anderson introduced Mr. Arvid Bjornton, D p t. of State Criminal
Justice, from Eau Claire who appeared before the Board eat this time. Mr ,Bjornton
informed the Board that St. Croix County had received their first check of.,
$2,550.00 State and Federal monies, for funding the Juvenile Police Officer;..
Actually the funds are from the Federal Government but distributed by the Stat e
Department. Comments by Supervs. Rock, arnquist and Dahm. Mir Bjornton stated
that the Juvenile Officer must submit a quarterly report and an annual progresp
report. There is a possible chance for re -funding this program for the 2nd
year if after evaluating the need for another year, a report is submitted next
June.
Mr Lee Smok, State Dept. of Social Services appeared before the Board at
this time. While working with the State Criminal Justice, Mir Arvid Bjornton,
his main work is consultation thru the Social Services and the Juvenile Courts.
He will co-ordinate the work of the Juvenile Officer and the Courts.
There being no further questions on the Preliminary Budget presentation for
1971 the Clerk continued with the correspondence on the Chairman's desk.
Card of appreciation of kindness and sympathy read from District Attorney
Allan Maki and children. Ordered placed on file.
Correspondence regarding the Highway Trust Fund read.
1. From l lvin O'Konski. Motion by Superv. Mieinke, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to place
on file. Carried.
2. From Federal Secretary of Transportation. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd
by Superv. Rivard to place on file. Carried.
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3. From Gaylord Nelson. lotion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Wm. Thompson
to be placed on file. Carried.
4. Letter from William Proxinire regarding pursing Home cut -backs by the Federal
Government read. notion by Superv. Sandeen, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to place on file.
Carried.
5. NAIiE OF GLEN LiK E APPROVED.
Approval of the name of Glen Lake in the Glen Hills project by the U.S.
Board on Geographic names read. Motion by Superv. Arnquist, 2nd by Superv.
Bog -at that letter be accepted and placed on file. Carried.
6. Letter from the Pierce L, St. Croix Counties League of Women Voters read
concerning County Government. Notion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv.
Lindstrom to place on file. Carried.
7• Invitation to attend ADVOTECH Dist. #18 Open House and Flag .Presenta:t:'
October 26 and 31 in New Richmond. Motion by Superv. leinke, 2nd by Superv.
Rivard to accept the invitation. Carried.
8. Invitation to attend the 3rd Annual meeting of the Tri-County Council on
Alcoholism, Tuesday October 27 at Baldwin. Motion by Superv. Ryan, 2nd by
Superv. Hop to accept the invitation. Carried.
FOLLOWL11G REPORTS READ, TO BE ACTED ON:
A. REVISED RULES OF STANDING AND ELECTED CO Ji,�1.TTEES
Revised Rules of Standing and Elective Committees which had been recommended,
as corrected, by a joint meeting of the General Services and Finance, Budget &
Personnel Committees for acceptance by the County Board at this October 20th
Session. Signed by both Committees, this was presented at this time. Motion by
Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Dahm that this set of Rules of All Standing and
.Elected Committees be adopted. Carried.
B. QUIT CLAIM DEED %LE011-.,LD WALL
Deed of County owned lands read, for which Leonard Wall, Wilson, Wisc. has
paid $162.00 plus $2.00 fee for recording. Land described as Lot 11, Bl ck 3,
Original Plat, and Lot 12, Block 3, Original Plat all in the Village of Wilson.
This amount was the Tax Deed re -appraisal of this property. Motion by Superv.
Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher that this Quit Claim Deed be issued after
recording. Carried.
RESOLUTIONS•-
1. Wood County Resolution regarding the establishing of New Districts by the
Governor of Wisconsin. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to place
on file. Carried. Resolution signed by Wood County Board of Supervisors.
2. Town of Hudson Resolution requesting the County Board of St. Croix County
to petition the Governor for the creation of a West Central Regional Planning
Commission. :Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to place on file.
Carried. Resolution signed by the Town of Hudson Board.
3. TO TRI-COUffY MENT1=,,L HEALTH CLINIC
Resolution to amend Resolution #55 dated November 15, 1963 which created the
Tri-County Mental Health Clinic. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv.
Kellaher to adopt this & endment which establishes the Tri-County Mental
Health Clinic as a separate functioning unit. Carried. Comments by Supervs.
Rock and Best. resolution signed by Finance, Budget & rersonnel Committee
approving the Resolution.
4. SOCI_iL SERVICES
Department of Social Services Resolution transferring funds to the various
Medical Assistance accounts, read. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv.
Bogut that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on the floor for
action at this Session. Carried. '.-Lotion'by Superv." Rivard, 2id,by Superv.
Bogut'that this"resolution be adopted. Carried. Resolution signed by the
Social Services Committee for Adoption.
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5. TRANSFER OF FU vDS FOR COUNTY PROPERTY INSUL�LNCE
Resolution to change Insurance Companies for all County Property Insured,
except the County Hospital and to transfer the amount of $2,364.00 from the Con-
tingent Fund. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher that by,a 2/3
show of hands this Resolution be placed on the floor for action at this Session.
Carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Dahm to adopt this Resolution.
Co..rnments by Superv. Dahm again explaining the need for this iiesolution9 by
Supit. Bright of the County Hospital on their coverage. Chairman Anderson called
on Superv. Sandeen who informed the Board how important proof of the amount on
your Insurance and co-insurance is. Discussion by Supervs. Arnqu"ist and Rock.
Question called for. Resolution carried. Resolution signed by the Finance,
Budget and Personnel Committee for approval. Superv. Dahm offered the services
of the Insurance Committee to the Trustees of the Hospital.
Chairman called for a recess for Committee work at this time.
Board re -convened at 3:15 P,,
Reading of Resolutions continued:
6. TRAI SFER OF FUNDS FOR IWAT%i PATROL
Resolution to transfer the amount of $5,8 2.84 from the Contingent Fund to
pay for water -patrol Boat. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Arnquistthat
by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on the floor for action at this
Session. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt Resolution.
Discussion by Superv. Pierson. Carried. Resolution signed by the Finance,
Budget & Personnel Conunittee for approval.
7. Resolution authorizing the General Claims Connnittee to meet January S, 1971
to audit and order payments for the various amounts of County Supervisors Comm-
ittee work for October, November and December 1970. Motion by Superv. Leinke,
2nd by Superv. Hanley that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on
the floor for action at this Session. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv.
O'Connell that Resolution be adopted. Carried. Resolution signed by the
Finance, Budget L Personnel Commnittee for approval.
b. Resolution to add, up -date and clarify the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance
read. TJiotion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Hop that by a 2/3 show of hands
this Resolution be placed on the floor for action at this Session. motion by
Superv. Tdiaidroff, 2nd by Superv. Pierson that this Resolution be adopted. Carried.
An opinion by the District Attorney states that this Resolution can not go into
effect until public hearings are held and notice to all Townships, and Villages.
Resolution signed by two of the members of the Board of Adjustment for Appeals.
9. ENFI ORCE.vTENT AND P_L dL LTIES ADDED TO THE COU ,qIY Z014I1vG ORDINANCE.
Resolution adding enforcement and certain penalties to the existing St. Croix
County Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that by
a 2/3 show of elands this Resolution be placed on the floor for action at this
Session. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that this Resolution
be adopted. Carried. The same opinion by the District attorney on Resolution
,*3 also applies to this Resolution. Resolution signed by two of the members of
the Board of adjustment for Appr.oual.
10. Resolution authorizing the Board of Trustees of the St. Croix County Hospital
to retain an architectural Firm for the purpose of completing plans for the
construction of an SO bed addition to the County Hospital. Motion by Superv. Rock,
2nd by Superv. Kellaher that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on
the floor for action at this Session. Carried. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by
Superv. Bogut that this Resolution be adopted. Carried. Resolution signed by the
County Hospital Committee and the Finance, Budget and Personnel, Bond and build-
ing Committee for approval.
11. Resolution for a Comprehensive water and sewer plan for the entire St. Croix
County be authorized and that an application for cost of the plan be made to the
F.H.A. for a grant -to -aid St. Croix County in this cost. !lotion by Superv. Rock,
2nd by Superv. Hanley that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on
the floor for action at this Session. Carried.
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Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Carlson that this Resolution be adopted.
Discussion by Supervs. Rock, Lowe, Torgerson, Luckwaldt, Dahm, O'Connell and
Pierson. Zoning Admin. Harold Barber offered some explainations. Motion by
Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Torgerson that this Resolution be tabled for more
detailed information until the November Session. Carried. Motion to table super-
sedes previous Resolution.
12. ONE SUPPLLtiTO CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE'S S,,L_LRY
Resolution to subsidize the Circuit Court Judge with an annual amount of
$2,000.00. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Rock that by a 2/3 show of
hands this Resolution be placed on the floor for action at this time. Carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Lowe that this Resolution be adopted.
This Resolution was signed on the negative side by the Finance, Budget & Per-
sonnel Committee to place it before the County Board for their decision. Superv.
Rock spoke in favor of this Resolution and requested a Resolution to be directed
to the State Legislature on increasing the slary for Circuit Court Judges.,
Superv. Pierson spoke as not in favor of supplementing Circuit Court Judge's
salary as it would establish a precedent. Further discussion by Supervs. Rivard,
Afdahl, Wm. Thompson, Sandeen and Lindstrom. At this time Superv. Rock offered
an amendment as a motion to the original Resolution, deleting the word "Annual"
and inserting "for the year of 1971" in the amount of $2,000.00, 2nd by Superv.
Dahm. Carried. Superv. Dahm asked for a Roll Call Vote. Result of Vote.
27 Votes. 17 Yes. - 10 No. Resolution as amended carried,
The Board discussed giving the General Services Committee the task of draw-
ing up a Resolution directed to the State Legislature increasing the Judicial
Salaries, with the assistance of the District Attorney. Motion by Superv. i"Teinke,
2nd by Superv. Afdahl that this be done and presented at the November Session.
Carried.
13. Resolution directed to the department of Natural resources, Division of
Fish, Game and enforcement urging the department to increase by one full-time
man to serve as an additional warden in St. Croix County. Further to direct a
duly qualified representative to appear at the November 10th Session for the
purpase of discussing this protective situation in information detail with the
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors assembled on that date. This Resolution is
to be signed by the County Board Chairman and County Clerk. Copies to be sent
to the West District Director and to the Headquarters in Madison. Motion by
Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Lindstrom that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution
be placed on the floor for action at this time. Carried. Motion by Superv.
Sandeen, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that this Resolution be adopted. Carried.
Superv, Rock spoke on a Resolution for the creation of a Regional Planning
Commission, possibly with the entire region within Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn,
Eau Claire, Polk and St. Croix Counties. Resolution to be presented at the
November Session. Discussion followed on Snowmobile Trails including the rail-
road right-of-way south of Woodville. Mr Willard Olsen, County Res. Dev. Agent,
to proceed with application forms for funds for improvement of this trail.
Superv. Rivard spoke regarding the new Boating Regulations, Townships along
the river involved. Some changes are being suggested by Washington County.
Superv. Rock called the Board's attention to the action taken at the Joint
Counties meeting on the Boating Regulations that a 5 man study Committee should
be appointed under Chairman Rivards present Committee. This Committee would be
composed of one man of each of the Counties involved, to study the Ordinance on
Boating Regulations and make any recommendations to a further public hearing'.
By this method it was hoped that all would adopt a uniform Ordinance.
GENERAL CLaIMS REPORT
The report of the General Claims Committee read in detail at this time.
This is for Committee work for the months of July, August and September. Total
amount audited and recommended paid by the General Claims Committee is $6,224.80.
Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that the several amounts be
paid. Carried.
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MIL.6 hGE iND PER DIEM
The mileage and per diem report read in detail for this October 20, 1970
Session, 28 members present. Total amount $640.64. Notion by Superv. Rivard,
2nd by Superv. Wm. Thompson to pay the several amounts. Carried.
Question raised by Superv. Vehrs on a case in Court last June relative to the
enforcement of St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. Superv. Waldroff spoke on
strength of present Ordinance, grand —fathers clause being applicable. Further
discussion at the November Session.
October Session of the St. Croix County Board adjourned at 4:35 P.M. by
motion of Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs. Carried.
J. Gifford Nelson
County Clerk