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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-13-1973AGENDA ST . CROIX COUNTY BoAi�D OF SUPir, VISORS REGUL:aR S:rSS IOA TUESDAY AND WEDNESa-LY-NOVEMBER, 13-14, 1973 9:30 A. M. Compled by Chairman Anderson Join us Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. for Coffee at 9.-00 p,M. Invocation: Tuesday November 13, Rev. Dennis Haines, First Presbyterian Church, Baldwin. Wednesday November 14, Father Anton, St. Patricks Church, Hudson, Roll Call by Clerk: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Iv1inutes of previous Session, dated October 23, 1973 to be accepted as written and mailed to each member. ANNOUNC.&EENTS : 1. Admonition read to the Board Spectators as follows: "Any person not a member of the Board desirous of addressing the Board on any subject matter shall first obtain permission of his or her Supervisor to do so. They shall confine them- selves to the presentation of their problem and have one rebuttle but not de- bate", In case of objection such person must have simple majority consent of the Board. Rule 19 read to the Board members as follows: "Whenever any member is to speak or deliver any matter to the Board he shall rise and address himself to the chair, confine his remarks to the question under debate and avoid personalities. The member who shall rise to address the chair shall speak first. When 2 members rise to speak at the same time, the chair shall name the member who is to speak first." 2. Chairman Anderson thanked the City of Hudson for Courtesy Parking Tickets. 3. Date set for the tour of the County Hospital. 4. 5. BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD FROM OCTOBffi, SESSION: 1. General Services report. 2. Law Enforcement Report. 3. Report of Comprehensive Planning, Township Road, Springfield--S. M. S. A. 4. Re -open discussion regarding Vocational Schools- Superv. Hop.— 5. Resolutions read at October Session for action; November Session are as follows: A. Hammond State Bank, County Highway payroll. B. Supplemental Salary to Judge Bartholomew. C. Supplemental Salary to Judge Hughes. D. Grant to Service Officer. E. Transfer Funds for Land Survey salary. F. Increase Per Diem for Committee meetings, G. Increase mileage for Board. H. Increase Fees to Jury. -I. Appropriation for Snowmobile fencing.. 10:00 A,M. Presentation and adoption of 1974 Budget by James Steel, State Auditor, A' APPaaR�NCES BEFOAE BOARD: November 13, 1973. 1. 1:30 P.M. Professor Libby, University of Minnesota -Dog Ordinance Film 1/2 hour. 2. lvir. Arkadi Kask-Humane Society. 3. November 14, 1974- 2:00 P.M. 1. Dennis Domack-Define a minor Civil District. 2. District 6 agineer-Division of Highways- Marvin Shaeffer. 3. .art Gehrman-- Chairman on Council for Aging, r� 4. Representative from Snow mobile club. RLPOiTTS : 1. Report of Assessors on Dog listings. 2. Dog claims for Damage to Animals. 3. Claims of Doctors, Submitted by Co. Judge to County Clerk. 4. Personal Property Charge Backs, -County Treasurer 5. Illegal Taxes- County Treasurer, 6. Cancellation of Checks. 7, General Services Committee -Updating Aules and Regulations �e of Standing & Elec.Comm. Page 2 Nerd RESOLUTIONS: 1. New Fair Bldg. 2. Part -tame Planner. 3. Designation of Public Nursing Service as agency for early and periodic screening. 4. Affirmative Action Plan and Program. 5."Darr e ors oc, e -�. 7. Regarding 2---n-ew- Deputies and Jail .Administrator. 8. Transfer of Funds from Contingent Fund. 9. Temporary Loans. 10-County raid Construction arid Maintenance. 1l.Providing for the Advance or Transfer of Construction Funds in St. Croix County. 12.tRoad Schools. 13.County Aid Bridge Construction. 14.Purchase of Highway Equipment. 15.Hire Traffic Officers. 14.State Retirement. 17.Highway Commissioner's Salary, etc. 18.Allocation of State Trunk Highway allotment. 19.Additions to County Trunk Highway System. 20.Report of Committee on Highways and Bridges. 21. 22. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Salaries of Appointed Department Heads. 2. Union Contract. 3. Appointment of Chief Custodian for 1 year. 4. Election of Highway Co:_unissioner for 2 years. 5. b. 7. AMNOUIX-LI NT OF COMNIMEE IVIE4TL GS: 1. 2. 3. U 4FINISHED BUSINESS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ADJOURMvIENT : F. Verna Stohlb erg St. Croix County Clerk ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular 2 Day Session TUESDAY - NOVEMBJ2 13, 1973 9:30 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Dennis Haines, First Presbyterian Church, Baldwin. Roll Call by the Clerk: 30 present. 0 absent. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv.. Kellaher to accept the minutes of the previous Session as written and mailed to each member. Motion carried. ,iNNOUNC11iLVTS Chairman Anderson read the admonition Rule 6 of the County Board Rules and Regulations to the Board spectators as follows: "Any person, not a member of the Board, desirous of addressing the Board on any subject matter shall first obtain permission of his or her Supervisor to do so. They shall confine themselves to the presentation of their problem and have one rebuttle but not debate." Chairman Anderson also read Rule 19 to the Board Members as follows: "Whenever any member is to speak or deliver any matter to the Board he shall rise and address himself to the chair, confine his remarks to the question under debate and avoid personalities. The member who shall rise to address the chair shall speak first. When 2 members rise to speak at the same time, the chair shall name the member who is to speak first." Chairman Anderson thanked the City of Hudson for the 2 day Courtesy Parking Tickets. Superv. Solum reported that no date has been set for the tour of the County Hospital. BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD FROM PREVIOUS SESSION Superv. Heffron requested permission to have the General Services Committee Report 'ollow the next Reports listed and that the business be allowed to move on, ;general Services Committee would report later in the day. Superv. Rivard reported that the haw Enforcement Committee has xaet with the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee and are in the process of negotiating for ?,aw Enforcement Personnel. He also reported that the Dance Ordinance is being evised and until completed the Committee will have to hold back any Resolution until all negotiations are completed. Discussion and comments by Supervs. Lowe, Waldroff, Blakeborough and Bocke regarding the County's share of the Social Security for Dance Inspectors. Superv. Dahm reported that at the last meeting of the joint Finance, Budget and Personnel and Law Enforcement Committees meeting, it had been agreed payment of the Social Security be carried by the County. Further comments were given by Superv. Blakeborough regarding uniforms for part-time Deputies. Superv. mock spoke in behalf of the Comprehensive; Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. He stated that his Committee had met and looked over possibilites of roads into the Park and after due consideration of the Agriculture Committee and the Planning Committee, the motion was made and carried at that meeting that St. Croix County stay with their previous offer to the Town of Springfield of black - topping from Highway 128 to double AA. Superv. Rosk also stated that three bridges are to be replaced on that road which are on the agenda. Consequently a lot of work will be done on this road in the future. He suggested that blacktopping be considered in the Budget and use Federal Rev. Sharing funds. Discussion and comments followed by Supervs. Vehrs, Waldroffand Luckwaldt. It was pointed out that the bridges are a safety problem and through the Safety Committee's pressure the work would have to be done on the bridges. Further discussion was held be Supervs. Boche, Vehrs, Bogut, Afdahl, Thompson and Pierson. Chairman Anderson suggested that they set this business aside at this time and called upon Auditor James Steel with the assistance of Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee to conduct the Final Budget Review for 1974 as advertised for 10:00 A.M. November 13th County Board Session, Auditor Steel explained that the proposed individual Budget requests are shown with the anticipated revenues. The difference being the net cost to the County. As the Review of the Budget continued, Superv. Rock questioned if the final figures included the Salaries. Auditor Steel stated that the salaries are not included in this Budget. The Union Contract had not been signed as of this date, although the negotiations have been completed. Superv. Dahm stated these figures would be available for the November 14th Session. - 2 - Under Humane Society Budget, Superv. Heffron reported that with the problem in the past on this Budget the General Services Committee felt this Budget should be increased to $1500.00 instead of $500.00. Superv. Rock questioned whether Pierce County matched St. Croix County on this St. Croix-Pierice County program. Superv. Heffron stated that he felt Pierce County would match St. Croix County. Mrs. Kermit Wail enand Mrs. xrkadi Kask were in attendance of the meeting and explained the procedures and care of Dogs and Cats that is done through this organization. Comments by Superv. Dahm, Afdahl, Lowe, Best, Solum, Luckwaldt and Anderson. Superv. Heffron stated that there would be more about the Humane Society later on the agenda. It was moved by Superv. Heffron and seconded by Superv. Lowe that $1500.00 be placed in the 1974 Budget instead of the original $500.00 for the Humane Society. Motion carried. Superv. Best felt a study should be continued by the General Services Committee together with -the Humane Society regarding the Dog and Cat problem in the County for an Animal Shelter. Superv. Boche asked if they could refer back to the Sheriff Budget. Superv. Boche moved that relative to part-time Deputies that the County pay their false arrest Insurance and a $50.00 per year Uniform allowance for part time Deputies. The Uniform allowance be paid after the Deputy has served 6 months or longer. 2nd by Superv. Lindstrom. Comments by Superv. Rock on how many part time Deputies there are. Superv. Rivard explained that Deputies were getting $15.00 per g hour day in the past and by giving $2.80 per hour for 8, hours it would be equivalent to $22.60 per day. The Law Enforcement Committee felt this would take care of False Arrest Insurance for them and Uniform allowance, A discussion was held by Supervs. Lindstrom, Lowe,, Valdroff, Afdahl, Capt. Burke and Sheriff Grant. Superv. Boche stated with his motion on the floor, he requested a Roll Call vote, 2.ad by Superv. Lindstrom. Superv. Rivard reported that the two committees had worked on this and the negotiations are not compledtey for the Law Enforcement Personnel. Chairman Anderson also explained that the Welfare Department is also negotiating, so both departments are not completely settled at this time. lotion by Superv. Rock to table until November 14th Sesion. 2nd by Superv. DeBoer. Motion carried. Comments by Superve.Dahm, Waldroff, Meinke and Pierson. Superv. Lindstrom questioned the increase in the County Nurse's budget. It was explained that part of it is Salaries and a new program of EPSDT is included in this budget. Under Boys and Girls Clubs account, Superv. Hop suggested changing the name of the account to 4-H Clubs. Under County Parks, Superv. Solum questioned what parks this Budget included. It was stated this included Troy Park. Superv. Pierson felt it necessary to put $25,000.00 in County Park Outlay account for blacktopping Glenwood, Springfield Road. Motion by Superv. Pierson that $25,000.00 be put in County Park Outlay for Glenwood and Springfield Town Roads per Resolution # 37, adopted September llth Session. 2nd by Superv. Lowe. Superv. Hock suggested that Federal Rev. Sharing funds be used for this purpose as these funds must be used in 2 years or it is reverted back to the Federal Gov©rnment. Superv. Pierson and Superv. Lowe withdrew their motion and second. Comments by Supervs. Heffron, Dahm and Solum. Auditor Steel announced that this would take a resolution to be presented to the County Board recommending the $25,000.00 Fed. Rev. Sharing for the County Park Outlay Account designated for Glenwood and Spring- field Township roads. Before completion of they presentation, Superv. Afdahl asked if the Library fund included the Cities or Villages. Superv.Rock stated that the .25 mill rate is only taxed to the areas that do not maintain a Library. Superv. Olson stated that these areas will be serviced more and more in the future. Auditor Steel than proceeded to present the proposed Revenues. Comments by by Supervs. Rock, Boche, Rivard, Hop and Solum. Further comments were made: by Supervs. Rock, Boche, Thompson, Lindstrom, Hop, Solum and Afdahl regarding the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Superv. Rock moved to continue to apply $240,000.00 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to the County 1974 Budget. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Comments by Superv. Afdahl regarding applying $100,000.00 from General Fund to the 1974 Budget, which will be applied on the approved budget. Superv. Rock stated he was proud of our County for being in such good financial condition and felt that the County Boards in the past are to be congratulated to- gether with Auditor Steel for having kept our County in good solvent financial condition. Superv. Lowe expressed that he felt every effort should be made to spend the -3- Federal Revenue Sharing Funds on projects in the County rather than to use it for lowering taxes. Motion by Superv. Rock to recess for noon lunoh and to resume at 1:00 P.M. 2nd by Superv. Dahm. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson called the Board to order by reconvening at 1:00 P.M. Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 0 absent. Superv. Heffron reported on and read the Affirmative Action Program that is re- quired to be created. The Federal Action Program is under Federal guidelines. The County will have to stvt up a Connnission of 5 members. This is an Equal Opportunity Employment Program. Superv. Heffron further reported on the St. Croix Pierce County Referral LI14K Program. The proposed budget for the 2 Counties is #2950.00. The General Services Committee felt St. Croix County should budget $1200.00 for this program. Under the Humane Society, Superv. Heffron stated that the Committee together with the District Attorney,Will_iams has been studying the Humane Society Program. Under Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, the Corrnni-�.tee had received only one written request and that was for the Fair Building. Superv. Heffron asked the Cu ri-t,y Clerk to sera. `.,eir Cornn�.iFtee a recur e of the Funds that are being expended on the Federal Rc e S':,�.r Superv. Dahm moved th,.t the LIAK Prograri be -'lj ded $1200,00 from F'e.Ieral Revenue Sharing Funds. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Caul I-tts by S',-qp :rvs. Boche :_,.r,.�. Solum. Motion by Superv. Boche that the motion to e;;; abiish the LINk Progr'% Y , tabled. No action taken on this motion because of lack of a second. Motion by Superv. Dahm to fund the LLUK Program carried. Chairman Anderson called on Superv. Thompson if he desired to continue his discussion on the Springfield Glenwood Town Road, which was set aside for the presentation of the Budget. Superv. Thompson stressed that it is necessary to have a good road and he feels that a hardship had been put on the Town of Spring- field. Comments by Supervs. Bogut, Best, Lowe and Blakeborough. On the re -opening discussion regarding the Vocational School, Superv. Hop felt that they didn't have enough information and moved to take the discussion off the record. 2nd by Superv. Lowe. Motion carried. Commients by Superv. Solum. Chairman ;Anderson announced that a Dog Ordinance Film would be shown at this time. District Attorney Williams introduced Professor Libby, University of Minnesota and Dr. Berggren, Veterinarian from River Falls. District Attorney Williams stated that under the study it was felt the dog problem is much more than anticipated. The State of Wisconsin is rated 2nd highest in the nation in the incidence of rabies. Professor Libby displayed the film showing the need of having dog control. Comments by Supervs. Solum, Bogut, Rock, Cave, Luckwaldt, Heffron and Pierson. Also: comments by Dr. Berggren on animal control. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Professor Libby for his presentation of the film. Chairman Anderson called on Mr, Arkadi Kask for any remarks. Mr. Kask was pleased that the Board had appropriated $1500.00 toward the Humane Society and expressed his thanks and appreciation. Mr. Kask expressed that he hoped the Humane Society would have a chance to work with the General Services Committee if any plans for a County Ordinance are to be presented to the Board. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Kask and commended him for his efforts and time involved, Chairman Anderson called upon Mr. Art Gehrman, Chairman of Council on Aging to report on their progress. He reported that a census is being taken in the County of all people over 65 years of age. They have completed approximately one half of the County with names and addresses of the elderly by Cities and Villages.. About 2300 people at present time over 65 years of age. The County Council has been awarded a $1000.00 Grant by the State Division of Aging to carry out County surveys. The covers a period from August 1, 1973 to July 31, 1974. Federal Grant funds will be available in 1974. Comments by Superv. Rock and Superv. Solum. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Gehrman for his report. r 9 RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were read at the October Session to be acted on at this Session read by the Clerk as follows: RESOLUTION # 47: Pertains to Hammond State Bank as Depository for County Highway payrolls. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 48: Pertains to $2000.00 Supplement for Circuit Judge, Motion by Superv, Best, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt Resolution. Comments by Supervs. Ryan, i i -4- Rock and Dahm. Judge Bartholomew explained the raise situation in the State of Wisconsin for the Judges. Comments by Supervs. Solum, mock, Ryan and Luckwaldt. Motion carried. RESOLUTIO # 49e Pertains to $1000.00 Supplement for County Judge. Motion by Superv. Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt Resolution. Comments by Superv. Solum. Motion carried. Superv. Ryan and Superv. Pierson approved both Supplemental Salaries. RESOLUTIGLI # 50- Pertains to «q000„00 Veteran Service Grant to adjust Salaries and provide office help as needed, Motion by Superv. Lindstrom, 2nd by Superv.Kellaher to adopt. Comments by Superv. Rock. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 51. Pertains to TR.�wSF.LR of $2625.00 from General Fund to Zoning (1) Land Survey Account for the remaining of 1973. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv, Thompson to adopt Resolution. Motion carried. Resolution regarding the increase of Supervisor Per Diem allowance on Committee work from $20,00 to $25.00 read by the Clerk. MoI;icn by Super•:r. Solum for. a Roll Call vote. Comments by Sliper s. Dahm, Pierson. .z_f-J hl and Rook. Roll Call t,_.k.en by Clerk and Resolution defeated by 21 no and 7 yes -- 2 absc­:.-,, RESOLUTION # 52o Pertains to increase in mileage from 10, p r r_Zile to 12¢ per .Wile for all vehicles engaged in County Business effective January, 1974, Motion by Superv; Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan for Roll Call vote. Roll Call taken by the Clerk. Resolution adopted by 22 yes and 6 no- 2 absent. RESOLUTION # 53e Pertains to increase of Jury Fees from $12,00 Per Diem to $15.00 Per Diem effective January, 1974. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Olson to adopt. Motion carried. RESGLUTICA ## 54: Pertains to Snowmobile fencing on County owned Trails. The amount paid by the County not to exceed 50% of the total cost of said fencing. Comments by Superv. Meinke and Superv. Pierson. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt Resolution. Motion carried. Superv. Pierson wanted to go on record as opposing Resolution # 54. Recess for Committee work. Superv. Thompson? Agriculture Committee and F. Verna Stohlberg, County Clerk, explained to the County Board the salary discrepencancy for the Resource Develop- ment Agent in 1973. Comments by Supervs. Dahm, Rock and Anderson. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt and 2nd by Superv. Pierson to transfer $800.00 or less, which- ever is necessary,from the General Fund to the Resource Development Agent Acct, Motion carried. Comments by Supervs.Luckwaldt and Pierson. Chairman Anderson called upon 14r. Kingsley Forness, Vice President of Spring - stead Inc. to give his report on the decision reached from the bids by the Banks to act as the 1974 Depository Bank for St. Croix County. The successful bidder will be handling the investments for St. Croix County. He stated that the Bank of New Richmond will be the Depository Bank, holding a minimum balance of $10,000.00 with interest rate factor of .81%. Comments by Supervs. Luckwaldt, Rock, Solum and Anderson. Superv. Dahm requested the Clerk to read the Resolution. RESOLUTION # 55: Pertains to Bank Depository read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher for 2/3rds show of hands. Motion by Superv.Waldroff 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt Resolution # 55 effective January 1, 1974. Comments by Superv. Solon. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced to recess until 9:30 A. M. November 14th. ST. CR= COUiUY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular 2 Day Session WEDN,SDAY - ivOT94BER 14, 1973 9:30 A. 1A. Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Father may, St. Patricks Catholic Church of Hudson: 'Almighty God, this morning we pray to You and ask for WISDOM - which in common language is called common sense. It's something we can recognize more easily than describe. It is part integrity, part virtue, part self-confidence, part experience, part intelligence, and a good measure of courage. find so we ask You to give WISDOM TO THESE County Board members - with all these things it involves. Wisdom or common sense applied to politics we call statesmanship. The larger and more complex our society becomes the greater is the need for us to ask You Lord to have statesmanship (this special wisdom or cormlon sense) everywhere in our poltical system. Since this talent is more or less randomly distributed throughout society and so throughout the members of this board- democracy seems to be our best device to bring out this wisdom or common sense. May it be so today with the members of the St. Croix County Board. AMEN. 11 Roll Call by the Clerk: 29 present, 1 absent Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present: Chairman Anderson dismissed with the minutes of yesterdays Session as we had only recessed until todays Session. He also asked if anyone had any business to discuss at this time left over from yesterday's Session. Chairman Anderson asked the Board what their pleasure was regarding the motion of Superv. Boche's that had been tabled at yesterday's Session until today. Dis- cussion by Supervs. Rock, DeBoer, Rivard, Boche, Waldroff, Vehrs, Solum and Blake - borough. Superv. Rivard moved for a Roll Call vote relative to Superv. Bochets previous motion regarding Part-time Deputies. Roll Call by the Clerk. Motion defeated by Roll Call vote. 24 no, 4 yes, 2 absent. Superv. Pierson asked for the Boards consideration to increase the Budget for Unified Board to pay the Per Diem for the 5 members of the Planning Advisory Committee. Motion by Superv. Pierson and 2nd by Superv. Waldroff for the Board to authorize payment of $20.00 Per Diem to the Advisory Committee. Comments by Supervs. Boche, Rock and Hop. Superv. Rock moved to amend the motion to exclude Mr. Dahlby from payment on the Advisory:Board as this is part of his duty serving on the Regional .area Health Planning and is salaried. 2nd by Superv. Pierson. Motion carried on the Amendment. Motion carried on the original motion, Superv. Pierson moved to increase the Unified Board Budget $500.00. 2nd by Superv. Vehrs. Discussion was held by Supervs. Waldroff, Pierson, Vehrs, Lindstrom, Heffron, Anderson, Solum, Hop, Luckwaldt, mock and Nelson. Motion carried. Dennis Domack, Resource Development agent, defined a Minor Civil District. He stated that a Minor Civil District is none other than just following the same boundary lines of Towns, Villages and Cities. He wanted to go on record to thank Superv. Best for printing 300 extra books on the Profile of St. Croix County at no charge to the County. He also passed circulars titled "How to Figure Heat Loss and Fuel Cost." Mr. Domack also spoke on the Solid Waste ._?uestionaire that had been sent to the Towns, Villages and Cities. Comments and discussion was held by Supervs, Heffron, Rock, Waldroff, Ryan, Hop, Pierson, Kellaher, Solum, Vehrs and Thompson. Superv. Blakeborough asked both Mr. Domack and Mr. Gordon Lewis to report on the Fair Building Study. Mr. Lewis presented a small map of the Fair Ground area which indicated the proposed site of the Fair Building. A discussion was held re- garding a lot for sale with a Building on it in the area by Supervs. Heffron, Blakeborough, Boche, Dahu1, Luckwaldt, Pierson, Hop and Best. No action taken. Chairman Anderson thanked the men for their reports and announced to recess for committee work and lunch and to report back at 1:15 P.M. Previous to recessing: Superv. Heffron reported for the General Services Committee on the Upgrading of the Revised Rules of Standing and Elective Committees of St. Croix County making a few changes. The corrected copy of the Rules will be presented at the next County Board Session. Superv. Heffron also stated that he was unable to locate a Code of Ethics at the State of Wisconsin for the State personnel. Superv. Heffron stated that the Committee would continue to research and study a Code of Ethics. Comments by" Superv. Dahm. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene at 1:15 by Chairman Anderson: Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. -2- It was moved by Superv. Afdahl and 2nd by Superv. Ryan to suspend the rules on reading of Resolutions so that they can be acted on. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were read by the Clerk: RESOLUTION:, 56: Pertains to appropriating $45,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for construction of Exhibit Building, 60fx 1201 at the Fair Grounds. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to adopt. Comments by Superv. Hop. Mot ion carrieddi" . Motion �. Comments Resolution pertaining to hiring a part time Planner for St. Croix County. by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to table until next Session. by Supervs. Lowe, Pierson, Rock, Solum, DeBoer, Thompson and Waldroff. Chairman Anderson asked for a raise of hands to indicate whether in favor to table the motion or not. 16 in favor of tabling the motion and 14 against. Superv. Afdahl suggested that the Agriculture Committee come ir, together with the Planning Committee with coordination at the: ne:rt Session. Further discussion was held and Superv. Lindstrom suggested they move to the next it-:m on the agenda. As a result of the discussion Chairman Anderson confirmed the suggestion and instructed the Agriculture Committee meet with the Planning Committee and report back at the next Session. RESOLUTION # 57: Pertains to designating Public Health Nursing Service as agency for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program resulting from Public Law 92-603. This Resolution also authorizes the expenditure of $1,000.00 for the start up money for the program. Motion by Superv. DeBoer, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ± 58. Pertains to Promulgating and Affirmative action Program in conformity with Federal and State Laws. The amount of �P700.00 to be appropriated from the contingency account for usual and necessary expences for operation of Affirmative Act ion Program. Motion by Superv. Lindstrom, 2nd by Superv. Heffron to adopt. Superv. Lowe questioned if the Affirmative Action Officer was salaried and who it would be. Superv. Heffron stated that the General Services Committee would act as the officer for the time being. Motion carried. RESOLUTIOi1,� 59. Pertains to the hiring of Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff with a Salary range of from $103,000.00 to $12,000.00 per annum. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to adopt. Motion carried. t RESOLUTIONV # 60: Pertains to authorizing the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee to Transfer Funds from Ccntingent Fund when necessary as stated in Sec. 65.90 (B). Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ## 61: Pertains to Temporary Loans. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #' 62: Pertains to County Aid Construction and Maintenance per Section 20.395 and Chapter 83 of the Statutes. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt. Comments by Superv. Best. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson called upon Mr. Marvin Schaeffer, Division Engineer of Dist. 6 of Highways at this time for his Report. 1JIr. Schaeffer reviewed the up -dating of existing State and County Trunk Highways. He stated that as District Engineer he appreciated the fine cooperation that had been received from St. Croix County, the County Highway Committee and Ralph Brown, Highway Commissioner. The major project proposed for 1974 is the widening and resurfacing of U.S. Highway 63 which goes thru St, Croix County. He also presented a map displaying the long range plans and needs of the different roads in St. Croix County from years 1974 through 1977. Comments by Supervs."Rivard, Dahm, Vehrs, Solum, Afdahl, Rock and Lowe. Superv. Afdahl thanked Mr. Schaeffer for his appearance and also in behalf of the County Highway Department expressed his appreciation for the cooperation they had received from District 6 Highway Department. Chairman Anderson also expressed his appreciation and thanked Mr. Schaeffer for the fine report. Chairman Anderson called upon Mr. Alfred Schrank, President of the St. Croix County Snowmobile Association. Mr. Schrank reported on the proposed plans for Snowmobile Recreations. Comments by Supervs. Rock, Lowe, Dahm, Best and Capt. Burke. - 3 - R:�OLUTION r`i` 63:Pertains to a Comprehensive Snowmobile Plan in order to particiapte in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile hid funding. Resolution requests appropriation of 444 , for Trail Signing and maintenance ill 1974 and 1975. State would reimburse $1500.00 so County's actual share would be $2,000.00. Motion by Superv, Best, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt Resolution. Superv. Pierson called for Roll Call vote. Roll Call taken by the Clerk resulted in 28 in favor and 1 against, 1 absent. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ## 64: Pertains to providing for the Advance or Transfer of Construction t Funds in St. Croix County: Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to adopt. Motion carried, RESOLUTION ## 65: Pertains to authorizing County Highway Committee and County Board Chairman to attend Road School. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to adopt. Motion carried. AE,60LUTION y# 66: Pertains to County aid Bridge Construction under Sec. 81.38 of the Statutes. Motion by Superv. xfdahl, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt. Comments by Superv. Rock and Superv. Best. Motion carried. RESOLUTIOi�6��. Pertains to full time Matron Clce:-.s to assist in operation of the Sheriffs Office and St. Croix County Jail. Salary established at $5520.00 for year of 1974, Motion by Superv. Ryan, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION r� 68:68: Pertains to authorizing the Sheriff to collect $4,00 per day for each prisoner enjoying Huber Law privileges effective January 1, 1974. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 69: Pertains to appropriating $4,000.00 in Sheriff Budget to be used for Salary after Federal Emergency Employment Act Program terminates. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ## 70: Pertains to increasing the billing to municipalities and St. Croix County for prisoners meals from 800 to $1.00 effective January 1, 1974, I by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Comments by Superv. Rock. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that they would recess at this time for Committee work. RESOLUTION # 71: Pertains to purchase of Highway Equipment when it becomes neces— sary. Motion by Superv. Solum, 2nd by Superv. Olson. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ## 72:Pertains to the hiring of 8 County Patrol Officers for the year 1974. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION fi 73: Pertains to Payment of Wisconsin Retirement for Highway Employees and Ccunty Patrol Department pursuant to Sec. 66.903 (2) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 74:74: Pertains to the re—election of County Highway Commissioner with salary of $12,600.00 for the first of a 2 year term. Motion by Superv. Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Becker to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION75: Pertains to allocation of State Trunk Highway allotment under Section in 20.395 (2vf) and 84.03 (3). Motion by Superv. afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION k 76: Pertains to any additional Highways to the County Trunk System. Notion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONV # 77. Pertains to employing a retired Employee over 65 years of age. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adopt. Motion carried, Resolution regarding increase for cost of living of Elected Officials Salaries read, Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Boche to table. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 78: Pertains to creating the position of assistant to the District Attorney. Federal Grant funds are available for 1974. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to adopt. Superv. Boche moved to amend Resolution that the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee have a voice in the choice,and selection of Para Legal Assistant. 2nd by Superv. Ryan. amendment carried. Motion en Resolution # 78 carried. RESOLUTION r# 79: Pertains to granting $500.00 to Senior Citizens Council on aging. --4- Fundsi*o be uses from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds Ycti.on by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Cave to adopt. iviction carried. RLWSOLUTIOIv # $Os Pertains to changing name of St. Croix County Hospital to St. Croix Health Center. notion by Superv. Solum, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to adopt. CoRnnents by Supervs. Pierson, Nelson and Vehrs. Motion carried. r� s G" 1 AESOLUTION # 81:Pertains to the Reapportionment and Redistricting of Supervisory Districts. Motion by Superv. Ryan, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt.Motion carried. RESOLUTIONil' 82: Pertains to temperature control in County Buildings, except County Hospital and County Jail due to energy crisis. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt. Moticn carried. RESOLUTICH rr 83: Pertains to opposing assembly Bill 672 allowing 18% Salary increase to Clerk of Court. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt. Superv. Heffron requested thA Ralph Becker, Clerk of Court be allowed time to explain this Resolution. Kr. Becker stated that the State has a schedule in this Bill which increases the Fees. If the Bill is passed,St. Croix County would receive a larger sum in Fees. Conmionts by Supervs, rock, Boche, Lowe, Waldroff and Pierson. Motion carried. R,SOLUTIOd ff" 84: Pertains to adoption of the 1974 Budget. Total 1974 tax levee is $1,450,590.61. Motion by Superv. i)alua, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt. Superv. Dahm called for Roll Call vote. Roll Call was taken by the Clerk re- sulting in a vote of 28 in favor, 2 absent. resolution it 84 adopted. REPORTS ASSESSOR DOG SERVICES Payment of Assessors that have listed dogs in their individual Townships.,Villages and Cities. Total claimed $631.20. Motion by Superv. Dahia, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to accept report. Motion carried. DOG CliiI14S AG« I4ST COUNTY Dog damage to animals claimed sent in by individual County Residents. Total allowed by County $6213.00. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept report. Motion carried. Tyr:.qnT .TTT'Fn lv Law Enforcement Claims Coriunittee RESOLUTION # 85s Pertains to payment to Doctors for exzUiiinations for commitment to University Hospitals, Wisconsin St.Ae and County Hospitals totaling $205.00. Iviotion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt. Motion carried. REPORTS Report of Treasurer on Personal Property charge back taxes for the year 1971 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. uJaldroff that the several amounts be charged back to the districts in the 1973 apportiormient. Motion carried. Illegal Taxes to be charged back read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Thompson that the illegal taxes be returned to the respective Townships and Villages. Motion carried. Cancellation of outstanding checks in accordance with Sec. 59.81 (5) read by the Clerk.. Notion by Superv. Rcck, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to accept report. Motion carried. Recommended Salaries for appointed Department Heads which was discussed at the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee with Chairmen of the various Committees who are responsible for the Departments at their October 8, 1973 meeting read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt recommended salaries. Motion carried. Motion by Superv, Luckwaldt to nominate Ralph Brown for position as Highway Commissioner for 2 years. notion by Superv. Vehrs that nominations be closed. Chairman Anderson asked for more nominations three times and there being no further nominations they were closed. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that Clerk cast unanimous ballot for Mr. Brown. Motion carried. - 5 - Chairnan Anderson called for appointment of Chief Custodian for period of 1 year. Motion by Superv. Dahm that Selmer Olson be Chief Custodian for 1 year. 2nd by Superv. Boche, Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that a December Session will be held on Tuesday December llth to clear up all business before the end of the year. Chairman Anderson expressed his appreciation and thanks for the good cooperation and working conditions between cor�Trtiittees and County Board Members. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv, Lowe to adjourn at 5:00 P.M. Motion carried. Adjournment was at 5:00 P.M. Norman E. rinderscn Respectfully Submitted by Chairman, County Board F, Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk