HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 4-18-1973AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY B OARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY - April 18, 1973
9:30 A.M.
Board called -to order by,Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Invocation: Rev. Eugene Glade, Trinity Lutheran Church - Hudson.
Roll Call by the Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
l.Chairman refer to notices on desks regarding Testimonial' dinner for Aldro Larsen.
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CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter to Sheriff Grant from Motorola Inc.
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REPORTS
1. Appraisal of County Farm by Lawrence Bogut.
2. County Hospital Construction Progress by Seymour Dahm.
3. Stillwater Bridge Closing - Highway Committee.&"'---
4. Hovde Bridge - Superv. Af dahl e,-
5. AgricultureCommittee regarding Basic Structure Bids for Glen Hills Watershed.
6. Mileage and Per Diem Report for 2 day Session (11:00 A.M.) I---
7. General Claims Report for lst quarter 1973 (11:00 A.M,)
8- Representative from St. Croix - Pierce Counties Humane Society (1:30 P.M)
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RESOLUTIONS
1. Creating a Senior Citizen Committee.
�40 2. Wisconsin Indianhead Country "Hospitality Week."
3. County Judge Supplemental Salary.
Z 1 4. Correction of Resol No. 28 Deed of County Owned Land recorded 3/24/69.
,942- 5. Appointing Unpaid Voluntary Conservation Wardens for St.Croix County.
6, Implementation of Sec. 51.437 Wisc. Statutes.
7. Change in Administration of Estates.
8. Funds for Renal (Kidney) Disease.
9. Closing of Wisconsin State Reformatory. -4+-
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UNFINISHED & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
1. Hiring of Union Negotiator for St. Croix County.
2. Copy of Resolution from City of Hudson regarding Minnesota Income Tax ReciP,ocity Law.
3. Wisc. County Board Association regarding Training Institute..-"
4. Wisc. County Board Association regarding Urban Counties "tudy C°ommittee.�__--__
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ADJOURNMENT
(Above Agenda not necessarily in order of Presentation)
Approved by
N. Anderson, Chrm.
Respectfully submitted by
F. Verna Stohlberg
Co clerk
ST. CROIX CuUNTY BOARD OF SUPhaVISOIRS
WLDhl! SDAY-AFAi-i. 18op 1973
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Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Invocation by Reverend LDugene Glade, Trinity Lutheran Church of Hudson.
Roll Call by the Clerk: All 30 members present.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
ANNOUNCA,�iENTS
1. Chairman Anderson reminded the Board Members that a notice of a Testimonial
Dinner for Aldro Larsen was placed on their desks and they were to make
reservations by Play lst if they desired to attend.
CoaffiiSPONIJEA�GE
1. Letter to Sheriff Grant from Motorola Inc. stating that the four remaining —
points of concern on the Police Radio System have been rectifiedread
by the Clerk. Chairman Anderson inquired if this concludes the ,. Radio
problem. Supervs. Rivard and Afdahl explained that the final hook upa
highway antenna and a cable should be a part of final approval. Dr. Dubois
will be making a final inspection if it is brought to his attention. Letter
placed on file by Chairman Anderson.
RUBUIR
A Resolution pertaining to creating a Senior Citizens Committee on Aging
read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Vehrs and 2nd by Superv. Peterson
to adopt.
Superv. Rock questioned 4 paragraph in the resolution where it stated
St. Croix County agreed to provide to the Coirnittee on Aging adequate funds
to carry out the program. Motion by Superv. Boche to have line providing
adequate funds stricken out. Discussion followed by Supervs. Vehrs, Lowe,
Boche, Peterson, Holmes, Waldroff, Pierson and Afdahl. Superv. Boche
withdrew his motion. Motion by Superv. Vehrs and 4thO 2ad by Superv. Peterson
was withdrawn by said Supervisiors. Motion by Superv. Boche to send
resolution back to Social Services Committee for study. 2nd by Superv.
Nelson. Motion carried.
Resolution # 20 : HOSPITALITY WEEK.
ResoliA—i—o-n--ff 20 pertains to vqisconsin Indianhead Country celebrating
Hospitality Week from July lst through July 8, 1973. Motion b,,, Superv.
Rock and 2nd by Superv. Best to adopt Resolution # 20. Motion carried.
A Resolution regarding the Supplemental Salary of the County Judge was
read by the Clerk. A discussion followed b"! Supervs. Lowe, Ryan and
Dahm. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Boche to table Resolution
until the November session. Motion carried.
Resolution # 21: AMENDING RF,50LUTION # 28 of 2/26/69.
Pertains to correction of Land description on Resolution # 28 dated
2/28/69 and authorizes County Clerk to execute a �.�uick Claim Deed conveying
St. Croix Countys right title and interest in corrected described property.
Motion by Superv. daldroff, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl to adopt. Motion carried.
Resolution # 22: APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTARY CONbzAVaTXN W-,RDENS.
Pertains to appointing one or more, but not to exceed five voluntary
Conservation Wardens to aid in enforcement of the Conservation Laws of
this State and County. Motion by Superv-. Best, 2nd by Superv. Hop
to adolbt the Resolution. Discussion followed and the District Attorney
explained that with having this Resolution adopted, an, unpaid voluntary
Warden could be available during the busy season. The County no doubt,
would be liable in case of injury as long as he is deputized. District
Attorney suggested to amend the wording in last sentence, "to serve
without compensation by the County"and insert "with compensation by the
County of St. Croix not to exceed $1.00 per year". Motion by Superv.
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Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Ryan. to amend the Resolution as suggested. Motion
on Amendment carried. Notion on Resolution ii- 22 carried.
Resolution pertaining to Implementation of Sec. 51.437 Wisconsin Statut
read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Lindstrom
to adopt. Superv. Pierson explained that the State has passed a law th
you have to form this Disability Board. Discussion by Superv-s. Rock,
Pierson, and Solum. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv.
Luckwaldt to put, t�iis Resolution back to Committee for further study.
Motion carried. I
Superv. Rock mentioned that he had a letter regarding a meeting April
25th in Madison on Implementation of Sect. 51.42 Project and he's not
available to go. Superv. Rock wondered if a member from Health Committ
or Tri-County Mental Health Clinic Committee could take his place with
expenses paid. If a County Board member goes, his expenses will be pai
Superv. Heffron volunteered to attend the meeting at Madison in place o
6uperv. Rock.
Resolution_2 23-. CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES.
Pertains to favoring changes in Probate Reform Bill which would reduce
expenses of Probate and Administration of the estates. Motion by Superv.
Lindstrom, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried.
Resolution 1_2) - FUNDS FOR RENAL (KIDNEY) DISEASE:
Pertains to favoring Federal and State Funds to assist the unfortunate
on the high cost of treatment for Renal Disease. Motion by Superv. Rock,
2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt resolution. Motion carried.
Resolution _gL21: CLOSING OF WISCU1d,1;IN STATE d,FGRMATURY:
Pertains to objections of closing the Wisconsin State Reformatory. Motion
by Superv. Lindstrom, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt resolution. Motion
carried.
Chairman Anderson announced that the Board would recess at this time for
Committee work and dinner and return to session at 1:30 P.M.
NOON RECESS
ioard reconvened and called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Roll call by the Clerk. 29 present. Superv. Boche excused.
Chairman Anderson announced that Judge Hughes would like to have a few
minutes with the Board® Judge Hughes expressed a desire to have the minutes
replayed from the morning Session where his resolution had been presented
to the Board. After the replay of the minutes a further discussion was
held.
Chairman Anderson introduced Mr. Arkadi Kask from the St. Croix -Pierce
County Humane Society. Yx. Kask explained that St. Croix County is headed
for a real problem with the overpopulation of dogs and cats. The Humane
Society felt St. Croix County should enforce laws regarding the dogs and
cats not being cared for. Mr. Kask also introduced Dr. Bergen, Veterinarian.
Dr. Bergen recommended that strict enforcement is necessary. Rabies
control is necessary and wild dogs and cats are prone to have rabies.
Discussion was held. Chairman Anderson suggested that the St. Croix -
Pierce County Humane Society meet with tl,-Ie General Services Committee
to study the problem and bring a recommendation before the Board. Mr.
Kask asked for permission to have Warden Stavol present slide pictures
to the Board. The slides showed the dog damage and killings of deer. The
Warden explained that so many dogs are not licensed, so it is necessary
to have strict enforcement.
MILEAGE -ND Phi DIilv,
Mileage and Per Dierij �Jeport for the 2 day session was read by tlie Clerk.
The two day Session totaled $2,011.40. Motion by Superv. Thompson,, 2nd
by Superv. Waldroff to adopt report. Motion carried.
REPORT CN GENhftfiL cL�-u,,s CCJJ�,iITTE;:H,
The General Claims for committee work for the lst quarter of 1973 read
by the Clerk. Total for lst quarter is $ 6,863.41. Motion by Superv.
Vehrs, 2nd by Superv® Peterson to adopt. Motion carried.
Superv. Bogut presented an appraisal that had been made by the County
Hospital Committee on the County Farm. They had appraised the buildings
and equipment at $234,800.00. Land appraised® 627 acres, at $400.00
totaling $250,800.00- cattle appraised at $204,550.00, totaling �690,150.0)0. Discussion was held regarding insurance on the cattle and buildings.
Insurance is covered under State Insurance Fund, which is Replacement
Value. Superv. Best suggested that a neutral appraiser should go over
the farm property in about 6 months.
A letter from the 'disconsin Indianhead District was read by the Clerk.
The letter referred to the Open House that was held at St. Croix County
Hospital Farm and expressed sincere appreciation to the taxpayers of St.
Croix County for their efforts in saving the herd. It also thanked Mr.
Alden Davis and his staff for .their help in developing the Dairy Herdsman
Program. Letter placed on file.
Superv. Afdahl gave a short report regarding the Bovde Bridge. Superv®
Meinke had nothing to report about the Stillwater Bridge except that they
are working 20 hcurs a day and people can walk across the bridge.
Superv. Dahm gave a short report on the progress of the County Hospital
construction. He reported they had a skeleton crew early this spring
as it was so muddy, but now they are at full force and are about'l month
behind.
Superv. Thompson gave a report on the Basic Structure Bids on Glen Hills
He stated that one bid was way to high and the other bid way
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to low. The bidder that bid on Phase 11 (Construction) $85,000.00 wants
to back out due to Secretarial error. The State and Federal Government
is willing to let the bidder back out,, as it was a legitimate mistake.
Chairman Anderson explained $85,000 plus $202000.00 error would put the
bid to $1052000.00, makes $5o000.00 less than next low bidder. State
wi.11 not go along with adding $202000.00 difference to bid but State will
go on a cost share basis by accepting next low bidder. Superv® Thompson
stated that, District Attorney Owen i,illiams had advised them to drop
the bid with the error and take the next lower bid, otherwise the County
would have to fight the case. Wesley Sanders explained the Construction
Company with the low bid had an error in the bid on the Building. They
quoted $8,000.00 instead of $182000.00 per each shelter building. Two
shelter buildings which totaled $20o000.00 error. ';bout two days after
County Board Session met, they had a letter stating they had made the
error and asked to drop their bid.
District Attorney stated as long as Federal and State agree to accept
the next lower bid, his advise would be to take the next bid of �5
higher,, actually ,000.00
,PT'25,000.00 more. Were spending $12,500.00 more and
avoiding the Possibility of having to spend an additional �202000.00 and
you are avoiding the almost certainty of a law suit and a possibility of
poor workmanship and cost cut. a further discussion was held by Supervs.
Lowe2 Luckwaldt2 Heffron, Hop and Pierson. Superv. Rock moved to have
the Agriculture Committee accept the next bid if necessary and appropriate
whatever money is necessary. 2nd by Superv. Lowe. Motion carried.
Superv® Lowe suggested tl-i-at the District Attorney should see if they
can at least get additional costs that they had accumulated before they
release the other bid and inform them that they have voted to take the
next lowest bid® They may be happy to send a certified check for -,'-,he
expense amount of the County for the release® Wes Sanders and District
Attorney wi-11 work together on this®
Superv® Best remarked about the Hospital Committee on the County Farm
for informative purpose. He noted on the financial figures the $15,000
profit was for a seven month period only® He questioned in determining
this net profit, was a depreciation schedule of the land 1juprovements
taken out of it.
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Chairman Anderson informed the Board that the Auditor would have a
profit and loss at the County Hospital and that this report was only
an appraisal that had been requested for at the last County Board session.
Chairman Anderson suggested that Auditor James Steel could give a report
at the next County Board session if they desired.
RESOLUTION
Resolution k 26: CfthaTluiV CF SENIOR CITIZi!AS CCi,MITTLi2, Cis HGEZ.
Resolution # 26 as amended read by the Clerk. Pertains to creating a
Senior Citizens Committee on Aging® This committee would be composed of
ten person® 3 from the County Board of Supervisors and 7 representatives
of community interests for to of 3 years (except that in the first
year 3 members shall be appointed for 3 years) 2 for 2 years and 5 for,
1 year without cost to St® Croix County® Motion by Superv® Lowe, 2nd
by Superv® Rock to adopt the Resolution® Motion carried®
HIRING UNION NEGGTL{TOA
A discussion was held regarding renewing the contract for the hiring of
Mr® Charles Ackerman as a County Negotiator® Salary has been 0"3500.00
per year® Chairman Anderson announced that Mr. Ackerman had stated as
to as he had a 2 year contract he would reduce it by $500.00. Superv®
Heffron moved that if St® Croix County did not have a legal binding 2
year contract, not to rehire or negotiate a new contract with Mr. Ackerman.
2nd by Superv® Rock® Discussion by Supervs® Lowe, Heffron, Pierson and
DeBoer® Superv® Rock suggested to ask the District Attorney to be the
negotiator and pay him for his extra services® Superv® Afdahl also felt
that the Highway Department could get along without a negotiator® Notion
carried®
A copy of a Resolution from City of Hudson, regarding Minnesota Income
Tax Reciprocity Law and a letter to Governor Anderson of Minnesota from
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman in behalf of County Board protesting the
action proposed on Minnesota earned income of i4visconsin residents being
taxed by the State of Minnesota® The letter also suggested a joint
meeting would be advantageous to both citizens of this County and those
of the State of Minnesota® Motion by Superv® Rock, 2nd by Superv® vValdroff
to endorse the letter® Motion carried®
A notice regarding Urban County Study Committee meeting on Friday, April
20th at Madison referred to Planning Committee®
A letter from Department of Natural Resources regarding CRAP and idl"i4CAGN
Funds read by the Clerk® Letter to be placed on file®
Letter from Wisconsin Dept. of Health and Social Services regarding
Civil Defense Disaster Appointments read by the Clerk® Letter to be placed
on file®
Notice from Wisconsin County Board Association regarding Data Processing
School, 14alv 11, 1973 referred to the Finance Copunittee,
Notice Of several different meetings in Madison from Wisconsin County
Board Association read by the Chairman. A copy of this notice to be mailed
to all County Board members with the minutes.
Chairman Anderson announced the West Central dvisconsin Health Planning
Council meeting, May il, 1973. A copy of this memo to be sent to all
County Board members with the minutes.
Superv® Dahm reported that a new roof has to be -put on the County jai-!.
It could cost $8,000.00 or $10.9000.00. Motion by Superv. Mock to empower
the Building Gotimittee to advertise for bids to replace this roof, then
at a later meeting we can appropriate the money by transfer to repair the
roof. 2nd by Superv® Blakeborough® INlotion carried.
Superv® Best suggested that it might by wise to enact a resolution later
that these Organizations holding all these meetings in Madison could hold
meetings in other sections of the State. With permission of the County
Board, Chairman Anderson volunteered to write a letter to Mr. Plortenson
Executive Director of Wisconsin County Board Association and let him
know the intention and suggestions of our County Board.
Chairman Anderson thanked the Board and expressed appreciation to the
Board for the trip.
Motion by Superv® Lowe, 2nd by Superv® Holmes to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
Respectfuil Submitted b,-
F. Verna Stohlberg
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. County Clerk