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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 6-12-1973SUGGESTED !G-1DEL ST. CROIK COUNTY BOaRD OF SUP4aVISORS REGUL,-;R SESSIG b` TUESDi Y -JUNE 12, 1973 9:30 A, M. Join us for Coffed at 9:00 A.M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. tinderson. Invocation: Rev. Keith �L. Pearson, 1vit. Zion Luthern Church, Hudson, Wisconsin. Roll Call by Clerk. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Previous Minutes from April Session apporved as mailed to each member and published AITNOUNC:EMEf TS : after corrections. 1. Chairman �nderson thanked the Hudson Police Deptt for Courtesy Parking Stickers. 2. 3. CORRESPONDEiXE : 1. Letter from Ralph J. DiSalvo, Detention Supervisor. L/. 2. Letter from County Treasurer regarding appraisal of Land. 3. Letters from �ittorney Charles E. White, requesting change of Land Description on need from St. Croix County to Dan Casey. 4. 5. 6. 7. REPORTS: 1. 4iILEnG_; a,i0 PE3, DIDi. r/ 2. Seymour Dahm-regarding Bids for replacing roof on County Jail. 3. James Steel; rLuditor-regarding profit and loss at County Hospital,'--' 4.. Springstead Inc: report on approximate cost of Survey regarding law Enforcement, 5. lair. Gerald Peterson -regarding Vocational School. L---- 6. General Services Committee -regarding Updating 4ules and Regulations. 8. 9. R SOLUTIC14S : 1. Rezoning from agricultural to Commercial, approximately one acre of land, <__ Town of Cylon. 2. riuthorizing County Clerk to draw up a corrected copy of a Quit Claim Deed, �- Dated in 1969, to Dan Casey. 3. 4. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. 2. 3. NIT4 BUSINESS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 11DJOUR11,1ENT: (Above agenda not necessarily in the order of presentation by the Chairman) Verna St.4 Lb erg COUNTY CLERK .x 186 x u .y cif il,- :540f6 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOj,-RD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY; JUNE 12, 1973 9 : 30 Ai M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Keith A. Pearson, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Hudsont Wise. Roll Call by the Clerk. All members present♦ Pledge of tillegiance to the Flag by all present. Previous minutes from the April Session approved as mailed to each member and published after corrections. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept minutes as mailed. Motion carried. ANINOUNCEMENTS 1. Chairman Anderson thanked the City of Hudson for Courtesy Parking Tickets. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Ralph J. DiSalvo, Detention Supervisor, read by the Clerk. Letter placed on file. 2. Letter from County Treasurer regarding appraisal of Land, read by the Clerk. Land appraised by Superv. Mei.nke and County Treasurer was in the amount ofr $500.'00 on the E. 9 rods of S 1/2 Sires NE Sec. 16-30-19 Tn of Somerset. This land was advertised for bids and highest bidder was Lance C. Rygg for the amount of $520,00. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to accept. Motion carried. 3. Letters from Mrs. Hugh Gwin read by the Clerk. First letter invited the County Board to visit the Octagon House. Chairman Anderson suggested they could arrange to visit the House on the day of August 14, during the August County Board Session. The second letter expressed appreciation and thanks to the County Board for the $3,000.00 donation to the Historical Society. Letters were placed on file. 4. s letter of appreciation from the family of James Hall en for the floral bouquet read by the Clerk. Letter placed on file. REPORTS 1. Resource Development agent, Dennis Donack introduced two River Falls University students, Greg Larson and Gordon Lewis. These students are working on planning under the Rural Development Act. They presented an overlay map of the town of Hudson. The overlay maps will show the valuable land use of property in the County. These students will be working with Planning Committees this summer, 2. Mileage and Per Diem read by the Clerk totaled $1005.30 for this 1 day session. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to aceegt. Motion carried, 3.,. Superv. Dahm reported on, the Bids received for replacing the roof on ,he County Jail. Bids were opened on May 22nd and the low bid was from Berwald goofing Company of North St. Paul in the amount of $16,920.00 with completion "n 45 days. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to accept the low b4,q. discussion followed by Supervs. Best, Rock, Dahm, Rivard and Heffron regarding the bonding of the roof and any damages to the roof. Superv. Heffron reported that arrangements have been made with the Janitors, that an inspection of the roof will be made every 6 months to a year. It was also suggested that a letter be sent to the Department heads that no one should be allowed on t�a roof without the approval of the County Board Building Committee. Motion t4rried. 4. Superv. Lindstrom presented the Rules and Regulations of the County Board that the General Services Committee had completed after changes and corrections were suggested from the previous meeting, amending of Rule 29 was suggested, It was decided to refer the proper wording of the Amendment to the District Attorney and return to the Board at this Session. Question on publishing notices of the County Board meetings was referred to th% District Attorney. It was his opinion that when the dates are entered into the minutes, it is sufficient notice. If dates of meetings are changed, then it -2- would be wise to publish the change date. Superv. Rivard questioned if it was necessary to publish Bids in all County papers, or in just the designated County paper. The District Attorneyls opinion was that the designated paper was sufficient, Superv. Best moved that all County business be published in all County newspapers. 2nd by Superv. Lowe. Superv. Best amended his motion to keep one designated paper and publish in all other papers of the County. Superv. Pierson moved to table until next session and for the, General Services Committee and District �ttorne� to__Xork__out__ar-esonautito present at the next session,---e__ nd by Superv. Best. Motion carried. 5. Dennis Domack reported on the Tax Revenue Sharing and presented the Board members with a question and answer sheet about Revenue Sharing. He also announced that the 3M Company is setting up a Session in their firm on Land use at 1:30 P.M. on June 18th. Members should contact Iv1r, Domaek if interested, 6. Superv. Blakeborough extended an invitation to the County Board to tour the Fair Grounds and be a guest of the Fair Board for Dinner in Glenwood City on August 2nd. Tour would begin at 3:00 P.M. and dinner at 5;00 P.M. Motion by Superv. Waldroff to accept the invitation with the understanding it is not a paid Per Diem or Mileage Day. 2nd by Superv. Thompson. Motion Carried. RESOLUTIONS Resolution fir` 27. Resolution # 27 presented by Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to rezone from Agricultural to Commereial "Approximately one acre of land in the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of section 13, Cylon Township T3114-R16W" read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to adopt Resolution. Motion carried. Resolution k 28. Resolution # 28 read by the Clerk pertains to authorizing the '{ County Clerk to draw up a corrected quit claim Deed to Daniel J. Casey. A Deed had been drawn in 1969 from St. Croix County to Casey, but was incorrect on the land description. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Ryan to accept. Motion carried. Superv. Dahm moved to adjourn for noon recess. 2nd by Superv. Vehrs. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. and called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll call by the Clerk. All members present. Superv. Lindstrom called the Boards attention to the fact that the incinerator fills the Court House with smoke. Superv. Dahm stated that he would look into the situation and it would be taken care of. Superv. Heffron gave a report on his trip to Madison. He stated that he had looked into the Implementation of 51.42. We now have 5 County Board members on the committee plus Mental Health people. However, nothing can be done with 51.1+2 until State Legislation makes up its mind on the program. State will alow 75% of the cost and the County bears 25%-. 51.42 is a program for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and alcohol Drug Abuse Program. It is still permissive legislation. It will eventually come about to be mandatory. If 51.42 does come into a law, then St. Croix County will have to go along with it. However, its possible that the County •ould go into a Purchase of Care Program. If 51.42 and 51.437 becomes compulsary there are indications that a Countyof St. Croix's size could have Purchase of Care. a Gounty under 50$1000 has to go into a group. If we can provide the State with the care projects we have in mind and with the type of services we have availaUe we have had indication that we can have a Purchase of Care Agreement with our own people and be paid by the State. If we can have this set up with the State, St. Croix County would be alright. Superv. Heffron suggested that if 51.42 does be0ome a law,'St. Croix County should consider a good feasible study where duplication of cost and patient work would occur. Superv. Lowe moved to adopt report. 2nd by Superv. Pierson. Motion parried. The redrafting of Rule 29 of the Rules and Regulations of the County Board for the Boards approval was read by District Attorney Owen Williams. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt the Rules and Regulations with the amend- ment of Rule 29. Motion carried. -3- Auditor James Steel appeared before the Board to answer questions regarding the profit and loss of the County farm. Superv. Best stated that he is attempting to find out what actual value the County has in the County farm at New Richmond, what it is worth and should St. Croix County stay in the farm business or not? Superv. Best felt a complete study should be made of the farm. A further discussion was held regarding a comprehensive appraisal and study on the County farm, by the Northwest Farm Business and Record service -had quoted a figure of $980.00 for the calendar or fiscal year, which ever is appropriate to complete a study in the case of our County Hospital. The fiscal year is appropriate. Auditor Steel stated that the farm operation affecting the County Hospital cannot be changed; The system is mandatory by the State. If a study is made it is for informational purposes only and as -a guide for better operation of the farm. Comments were made by SuperVe. Solum, Best, Bogut and Rock. Motion by Superv. Lowe and 2nd by Superv. Boche to refer the Survey Study to the County Hospital Committee for recommendation to be brought back at the next meeting`, Motion carried. ___ --- Auditor Steel also referred to`and mentioned the fact that in 1972 St. Croix County anticipated receiving $240,000:00 Federal Revenue Sharing. The County Board had voted to use it by reducing the 1973 Tax Levy. St. Croix County haa received around $300,000.00 and it looks like St. Croix County will receive a like amount in 1973. The question is should the 1973 Revenue be used again to lower the 19?4 Tax Levy? After discussion by Board members, Superv. Dahm mentioned that it would take quite some time to make this decision, so felt that Auditor Steel should.get together with the Finance Committee at a later date to work it out and then present the suggestion back to the Board, NIr.Gerald Peterson, Supt. of Schools at Baldwin Woodville appeared before the County Board. He made a presentation together with a request to detach the Baldwin - Woodville, Hudson, Glenwood City and St. Croix Central School Districts from Indianhead Vocational District at Shell Lake and attached to Vocational Tech # 1 at Eau Claire. Mr. Peterson introduced Mr. Wally Lindholm, Supt. of Schools at Glenwood City, Mr. James Sauerman, Supt. of Schools at St. Croix Central. A tremendous interest is in Vocational Education and as Administrators they want to provide the best education for their ettndents. Reasons: 1, Geographical Locution is that they are better located near Eau Claire. 2. Feel that people of the District should have a choice where they want their students to go and not be told by the State. 3. The Students have expressed desire to go to Eau Claire Vocational. Considerable discussion was held by Supervs. Boche and Rock. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to refer the copy of a resolution passed by Baldwiz Village School Board to General Services Committee for study. Motion carried. r Superv. Boche asked Chairman Anderson to present Mr. Arthur Cothran, Assistant E Director of Indianhead District at Shell Lake. Mr. Cothran called to the Boards attention that 10 years ago they started working on Vocational Technical Schools in these Counties. Mr. Cothran told the Board he felt St. Croix County should keep Vocational School in New Richmond and stay in the Indianhead District. Discussion followed by Supervs. Pierson, Solum, Rock, Hop, Vehrs and Rivard. Mr. Cothran also explained the $3 1l2 million dollar Bldg. Program for the Indianhead District, Chairman Anderson explained that State Law specifies how the Board Members are appointed. Mrs,. Catherine Heiting gave a progress report of the St. Croix, County Health Planning Council. She stated that the State Dept. of Health recoiamended that Mr. Richard Siesen will speak on a County Health Commission June 19, 1973 to the Health Planning Council. Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. Heiting for her report. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to recess for 15 minutes. Motion carried. Board reconvened by the call of the Chairman. Superv. Dahm explained to the Board that Springsted ' Inc. Financial Consultants, would assist St. Croix County with advice on Investment of surplus County funds. Mr. Robert Pulcher and Mr. Kingsley Forness explained their,procedure on invest- ments as outlined on their brochure. Cost of Springsted Inc,'Services are $40.00 -4- per hour. Comments by Superv. Afdahl, Vehrs, Dabial Auditor Steel, Commissioner Ralph Brown and Superv. Waldroff. Mr. Kingsley Forness stated that he felt he could possibly earn approximately $ 40,000.00 for the County at the cost range from $500.00 to 4000.00 depending on the effort on their part. If plan is not successful,, the County is not obligated to continue their service. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to accept the Springsted' Inc. offer and give the Finance Committee the power to set up the program. Motion withdrawn. Motion was made by Superv. Pierson for a 2/3rds majority show of hands to put on the floor. Motion carried. Roll call vote called for by Chairman Anderson. Roll call result- 26 Yes- 3 No- t absent. Chairman Anderson announced that in conjunction with the Investment program, Springsted Inc. proposed to do a Survey study in Law Enforcement. This study was asked for by the Law Enforcement and Finance,Budget and Personnel Committee. Mr. Robert Pulcher of Springsted Inc. discussed the proposal for a Law Enforcement Survey Study and presented the Board members with a copy of the proposed agreement. Comments by Superv. Rivard. Chairman Anderson suggested that all the members read the copies of the proposed agreement. The proposed study would cost $14,000.00 for services rendered. Motion by Superv. Rock that a Study Committee be appointed by the Chairman. Re presentatives in this committee to be one from the City of Hudson, One from City of New Richmond, one from Village of Baldwin, the Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee, Chairman of the Highway Committee and chaired by the District Attorney; 2nd by Superv. Olson. It was also suggested that this Committee could meet with the other municipalities. Comments by Supervs. Rivard, Lindstrom, Nelson, Ryan, Solum, Best and the District Attorney. Remarks by Capt. LuVerne Burke, Chairman Anderson turned his chair over to Vice -Chairman Meinke, and from the floor made a motion to table the previous motion. 2nd by Superv. Vehrs. Motion carried. Superv. Solum questioned whether St. Croix County is liable for fencing the Snow- mobile trails near Woodville. $11,758.00 is in Snowmobile Trails Fund of which $5,000.00 is dedicated to be used for fencing. Superv. Rock stated that the Park Foreman has been authorized to purchase fencing. Motion by Superv. Solum that the Parks Committee take care of the fencing program on the Snowmobile Trail at Woodville. 2nd by Superv. Pierson. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS Resolution # 29. Authorizing the Trustees of St. Croix County Hospital to solicit G' Bids for the construction of a metal storage shed and workshop building not to exceed $201000..00 read by the Clerk. Chairman Anderson called for a 2f3rds show of hands to put Resolution on the floor. 2/3rds show of hands was in the affirmative. Discussion followed by Supervs. Best, DeBoer, Hop, Dahm, Bogut and Boche. Motion by Superv. Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote called for by Chairman Anderson. Roll call result--25 Yes--5 absent. Motion carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS Resolution # 30. Requested a transfer of $17,818- 75 from the General Fund to the z County Jail Outlay Account. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Ryan to adopt Resolution. Roll call vote was called for by the Chairman. Roll call result. 24 Yes-- 6 absent. Motion carried. Resolution ## 31. Regarding unauthorized personnel walking on the roof of the County Jail read by the Clerk. This Resolution allows only those persons authorized by the Building Committee be allowed to walk on the roof of the County Jail.,. Motion by Superv. Rock and 2nd by Superv. Best to adopt Resolution # 31,,. Motion carried. Superv. Solum asked for the District Attorneyrs opinion of the disposition of County property. District Attorney Williams stated that according to statutes the County Board has authority to dispose of property as they see fit through the County Clerk. N W BUSINESS Chairman Anderson presented the names of Fritz Friday, Richard Rivard, Attorney and Superv. Solum to the County Board for appointment to the Tri Co. Mental Health Board for a 3 year term. Motion was made by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Pierson -5_ to approve the appointments, Motion carried. Superv. Hop announced that Torrit Manufacturing of Baldwin was holding an Open House on June 30th and invited any one who was interested. Chairman Anderson gave a short explanation about the Link -Pierce -St Croix Information and Referral Service. There being no further business, Motion was made by Superv. Rock and 2nd by Superv'. Vehrs to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjournment was at 5:30 P: M. Norman E. Anderson Chairman Respectfully Submitted by F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Qlerk Next meeting of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be on August 14th at 9.30 A.M.