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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 2-26-1974AGE1,1DA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SESSIONS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY -- FEBRUfiaY 26th & 27th, 1974 9:30 A.M. Compiled by Chairman Anderson Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation: Reverend Arnold Waznik - Redeemer Lutheran Church -- Burkardt I Pledge of fillegisnce to the Flag. Minutes of previous Session to be accepted as written and mailed to each member. KA,OUNCERETNTS: 1. Admonition read to the Board S ectators as follows: llkw person not a member of the Board desirous of addressing the Bon.rd on Play 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®" In case of objection such pqrson 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 two 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 Hudsob for the Courtesy Parking Stickers. =1 1902111 REVIEld OF ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Reports will be presented to the Board in same rotation as indexed in the bound report - 1 thru 27 -ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS will be present to answer any questions pertaining to their reports if called on. Any Department Head who has something to present before the BoTrd besides what is in their wmual report., will ask to appear before the Board. finy Supervisor who has some specific question to ask of the Department Head will have the opportunity to do so. All other Annual reports will be presented at this time. APPE1,RPP,10ES BEFORE THE BOARD Mrs Hugh Gwin -- Historical Society Mr Thomas Kunes, Univ. Madison -- Solid Waste Specialist Wednesday 2:00 P.M. School Administrators Mr Mert Timmerman -- Vocational School I 1. Agriculture Committee -- 14m. Thompson I--- 2. General Services Committee -- Wm. Heffron 3. Comprehensive Planning, Zoning & Parks Committee -- E. P. Rock 4. Law Enforcement Committee — Felix Rivard 5. Highway Committee -- Herman Afdahl 6. Social Serveies ' Committee -- Roland Vehrs 7. Civil Defense Committee -- Norman E. Anderson 8. Finance, Budget Personnel Committee — -Seymour Dahm 9. Unified Board Ross Pierson NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS: I* Emergency Communication Center -- Appointment of a Study Committee 2. Flood Plan District 3. 1975 Tentative Construction Program County Trunk Highways 4. Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff, 5. Federal Revenue Sharing Funds c4lfl�l ADJOUiURVIENT The above is a skeleton outline of business to be conducted. All CwMittee Chairmen and Department Heads who have business to come before the Board please contact the Chairman thru this office so that he may be informed prior to the Session. Coffee will be served at 9:00 A.M. Norrman E. Anderson Chairman rman ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular 2 Day Session FEBRUARY 26th, 1974 9:30 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Arnold Wazn-ik,. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Burkhardt. Roll call by the Clerk. 29 present, 1 absent, Superv..Dahm abeent. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. It was moved by Superv. Rivard and seconded by Superv. Vehrs to accept the minutes of the previous session as written, mailed to each Supervisor and published. Motion carried. AMNOUNChKENTS 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 Stickers. REVIEW OF ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL A14NUAL REPORTS Chairman .Anderson suggested that being some reports were not included in the book and department heads were here to answer questions about their report, they would probably have a few exceptions and follow Reports 1 thru 27 as in the book as closely as possible. Chairman Anderson called on Mr. Sumner Bright, Director of St. Croix Health Center to present his Report # 18 first, so that he could leave if he preferred. 18-County Hospital-Bumner Bright. Mr. Brights report contained one Fiscal Year of St. Croix County Hospital, July 1, 1972 thru 6/30/73 and six months on the new St. Croix Health Center, July 1,1973 thru Dec. 30, 1973 Questions and comments were introduced by Supervs. Lindstrom, Lowe, Rock and Best. Superv. Best questioned what had become of the appraisal on the Farm Land and felt that a separate report should be made on the farm. Superv. Pierson replied that the appraisal is still under study to be reported later, and in the future the farm will be operated as a seperat e function. Comments by Supervs. Afdahl, Thompson, Solum, Lowe, Rock, Boche and Heffron. Chairman Anderson called upon James Steel, State Auditor for comments on the bookkeeping problems involved with the transition from County Hospital to St. Croix Health Center, Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Steel and Mr. Bright for their pre- sentation. Superv. Rivard moved to adopt each report as presented. 2nd by Superv. Olson. Notion carried. Superv. Afdahl moved to accept the County Hospital Report. 2nd by Superv. Rock. Motion carried with one rejection vote by Superv. Best. Motion carried, 1. County Clerk: F. Verna Stohlberg Questions asked by Superv. Rivard regarding Conservation Commission. Motion by Superv. Waldroff to accept the report. 2nd by Superv. Bogiit. Motion carried. 2. Register of Deeds: James O'Connell Question and comments by Supervs. Pierson, Lowe and Boche regarding."M Copy prints cost. Chairman Anderson referred this to the Finance Committee for study. Motion by Superv. Rivard to accept the report. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Motion carried. 3. Clerk Of Courts: Ralph Becker Questions and comments by Supervs. Rock, Boche, Afdahl, Kellaher, Pierson, Lindstrom, Lowe, DeBoer and Heffron. Motion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Olson to accept the report. Motion carried. -2-, 4. register In Probate: Margaret Sehullo Judge Hughes represented the Register In Probate for any questions. Comments by Superv. Rock. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to accept the report. Motion carried. 5. County Treasurer: Frances Powers Reported on the financial status of the County. Comments by Superv. Rock and Superv. Lowe regarding interest figures.on investments. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the report. Motion carried. 6. Veteran Service Officer: Willis Cramer Comments by Superv. Heffron regarding G.I. Direct Housing Loans. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Motion carried. 23. A.S.C.S. Office: Ralph J. Larson Comments by Superv. Rock regarding the founding of this department. Superv. Afdahl raised the question about the fuel shortage for the farmers. Comments by Supervs. Lowe, Luckwaldt, DeBoer and Solum. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Boche to accept the report. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to recess until 1:30. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board reconvened at.1:30 P.M. and called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 1 absent. Chairman Anderson called upon Dennis Domack> Resource Development Agent to introduce Mr. Thomas Kunes, Assistant Director of Solid Waste Management Division, Dept. of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Kunes appearance before the Board was to update what is going on in Legislature regarding the Solid Waste program.. He advised the County Board on procedures of County Powers on Planning, Financing and methods of acquiring land sues. Comments and questions presented by Supervs. Solum, Lowe, Heffron, DeBoer, Boche and Pierson. Mr. Kunes introduced Mr. Jack Tritz from the Eau Claire Office and suggested that if they desired any further information they could contact him. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Kunes for his appearance; Resume Annual Reports: Mr. Ralph Larson reappeared before the Board. He informed the Board that on November 21st, Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz made an announcement that the Department was making plans for a 1 stop Agriculture Service Center for farmers. This Center for farmers would become regional,rather than one County. A public meeting is to be held February 28th at the Assembly Room at the Barron County Court House. I"Lr. Larson stated that he felt that the grass root levels of the Agriculture Centers was being taken away from farmers. Mr. Larson encouraged members of the Board to attend this meeting. Comments by Supervs. Bcche, Lowe, Pierson and Solum. Superv. Rock suggested that members of the Agriculture Committee attend the meeting at Barron. Motion by Superv. Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to accept this report. Motion carried. 24. Farmers Home Administration: Mr. Donald E. Brue Mr, Brue appeared before the Board to present his report. Comments by Superv. Lowe regarding Low Income Housing in New Richmond. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ho_lmes.to accept this report. Motion carried. 7. Sheriff: Charles Grant Questions and comments by Supervs. Blakeborough, Rock, Best, Pierson and Lindstrom regarding operations and cost of the department. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept this report. Motion carried. REPORTS Historical Society report was presented by Mrs. Hugh Gwin. She reported on the various activities carried out throughout the year at the Historical Society and the Financing of the Museum. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Rock to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. Gwin for her appearance. . Information and Referral Service Center, 125 N. Main St. River Falls, Wisconsin. Tel. 425-9641, represented by Mrs. Naomi Westberg and Mrs. Betty Palmer reported on their annual financial statement and activities for the year 1973. -3- Questions and comments by Supervs. Pierson, Rock, Hop and Heffron regarding their hours and telephone service and publicity. Chairman Anderson thanked the ladies for their appearance. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to accept the report. Motion carried. Snowmobile report submitted by Alfred W. Schrank, President of St. Croix County Snowmobile Association. Being there were no questions, motion was by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Best to accept the report. Motion carried. Secretary of County Board, Edythe Burnley. Being there were no questions, motion was made by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Olson to accept the report. Motion carried. 8. Traffic Officers Report: Capt. LuVerne Burke Superv. Afdahl requested Capt. Burke to report on the signs and sign installation throughout the County. Comments by Supervs.Luckwaldt, Holmes, Solum, Meinke, Rock and Afdahl. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to accept the report. Motion carried. 10. Family Court Commissioner: Kenneth Hayes, Attorney. Being there were no questions, motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to accept the report. Motion carried. 11. Civil Defense: Harold Barber, Director, Comments and questions presented by Supervs. Rivard, Heffron,,Rock, Pierson, Solum, Vehrs, Boche and Best regarding Government Surplus products, Emergency Generator Power and the Emergency Van. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Motion carried. 25. Zoning: Harold Barber, Mr. Barber reported that he felt the updating of new Zoning Ordinances would be ready to be presented at the April Session and commented on the fuel shortages. Comments by Supervs. Cave, Waldroff and Boche. Motion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to accept this report. Motion carried. 26. Juvenille Officer: Max Ihrke. Being there were no euestions, motion by Superv, Rock, 2nd by Superv. Carlson to accept the report. Motion carried. 12. Agriculture Agent: Gerald Bretl. 14. 4—H Club Agent: Glenn Bartelt. 21. Resource Development Agent: Dennis Domack. Mr. Bretl reported that Superv. Wm. Thompson asked him to announce that they are in the process of making the new 4—H Plat Map Books. Comments by Superv. Rock. Mr. Bretl also commented on the 4—H Club Agent and resource Development Agent Reports due to their absence. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to accept these reports. Motion carried. 13. Home Economist Agent: Mary Lou Ihrke. Being there were no questions, motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept this report. Motion carried. Manpower Agent Office: Jeff Scheel. Mr. Scheel reported on the progress of his operation in the office for the past eight months. Comments by Supervs. Rock, Boche, Best and DeBoer. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv..Holmes to accept this report. Motion carried. 17. Public Health Nurse: Marion Erlien. Being there were no questions, motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept this report. Motion carried. 22. Soil and Water Conservation: Wesley Sanders. Mr. Sanders reported that there is still 52,000 acres to be completed on the Soil Survey. Soil Survey should be completed around October or November 1974. Comments 4- by Superv. Rock. Motion by Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to accept this report. Motion carried. 27. County Library: Jean Hansen, Mrs. Hansen mentioned that they have a new service that is called Mail -A -Book,, A Book Landing Service. She presented a 1974 catalog to all the Board Members. C• iruno, its Supervs.Ai'dahl, Olson, Solum and DeBoer. Motion by Superv. Heffron, 2nd by Superv. Olson to accept this report. lotion carried. Superv. Best reopened and questioned on the Home Economist Agent regarding Youth section of her report. She explained that a great deal of her time was spent on the Extension Homemaker Program due to the fact that the County Fair Program was practically completed when she took office. Coniiients by Agriculture Agent Bretl, Supervs, Afdahl, Rock and Thompson. Chairman Anderson thanked all who attended today and also thanked for the fine reports. Motion by Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to recess until 9:30 A.M., February 27th. Motion carried. ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS February 27th 1974 9:30 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Dr. Maxwell Adams, First Presbyterian Church, Hudson, Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 1 absent. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Board Rule if 19 called to the attention of the Board by Chairman Anderson. Chairman Anderson asked Superv. Rivard to introduce the new Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff. Superv. Rivard presented Mir. Richard Flynn to the Board. Mr. Flynn stated that he was very happy to be in St. Croix County and was very well received. He further stated that the Sheriff and he were planning a few programs to upgrade their operations in the Sheriffs Dept. Comments by Superv. Hop and Sheriff Grant. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Flynn and the Sheriff for their appearance. Chairman Anderson announced we would resume Annual Reports. REPORTS 15. Dept. of Social Services: Director Robert Sanden. Mr. Sanden reported on the changes that are being made in his department by the State. Comments by Supervs. Lindstrom, Rock, Solum and Boche. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to accept this report. Motion carried. 16. Tri-County Mental Health Clinic® Donald Eib. There being no questions, Motion was made by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept this report. Motion carried. 19. St. Croix County Equalization Report: There being no questions, Notion was made by Superv. Lindstrom, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to accept this report. Motion carried. 20. St. Croix County Fair Association: Comments by Supervs. Blakeborough, Lindstrom and Rock on the financial report. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv, Holmes to accept this report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson mentioned that requests were sent out to all Departments involved with the County. Responses were not received from OEO, Advotech or Council on Aging. In going over the report from the St. Croix -Pierce County Humane Society, Superv. Heffron questioned Sheriff Grant on any Charges if anyon mistreatment to animals, Sheriff Grant reported that they are working very closely with the Humane Society and feels that it is a worthwhile project. Comments by Superv. Lowe and Superv. Rivard. Chairman Anderson asked Superv, Heffron to report on the publications of the County Board Per Diem and Expenditures. Comments and discussion by Supervs, Waldroff, DeBoer and Pierson. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that the County Board publish a year end report which includes the Per Diem and miscellaneous expenditures. Motion carried. Superv, Heffron also referred to the County Board Deficit and the Chairman explained that Expenditures last year not appropriated for in the 1973 budget, included a new office machine, $1500.00, Union negotiation work by the District nttorney, $500.00, Springstead Inc. for Investment Guidance, $3620.00, A December Session not anticipated, County Board Secretary started out with part time and became a full time position, $2,000,00. Comments by Supervs. Solum,DeBoer and Lowe. Superv. Thompson commented that he felt the Chairman had the County Board 100% behind him. Considerable discussion was held regarding the publication of the County Board Per Diem, travel and meal expense. Comments by Supervs. Best, Rock, Solum and Afdahl. Motion by Superv. Kellaher to refer this to the General Services Committee for study and to bring forth a Resolution at a later Session, - 2 - 2nd by Superv. Waldroff. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Superv. Thompson reported on the Fair Building progress. The low bidder was the Peninsula Construction Company of Wausau Wisconsin at $33,258.00. This is for a 601x 125' insulated ceiling, cement floor building. The building should be completed by the middle of May. Comments by Superv. Rock on the advance payment. Further discussion held by Supervs. Pierson, Luckwaldt, Lowe, Blakeborough, Thompson, Heffron,Waldroff and District Attorney Williams. District Attorney Williams introduced his Assistant Guy Ludvigson from Barron. Wisconsin. Superv. Lowe moved to recess for lunch, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs. Motion carried. NOON RELESS Board reconvened and called to order by the Chairman. Roll Call by the Clerk. 28 present. 2 absent. Superv. Meinke excused. Superv. Thompson returned after lunch to continue his report on the Fair Building Program. Comments by Supery s.Solum, Blakeborough and Lowe. Superv. Thompson reported that the Agriculture Committee is interested in purchasing a second truck tobe paid for from the Soil Conservation Budget, to be used at the Glen Hills Park. Comments by Supervs. Waldroff, Heffron, Rock and Solum. Superv. Thompson also reported that the procedures on the Golf Course are going according to schedule. Superv. Thompson also reported that the Agriculture Committee is working to keep the Agriculture Center in Baldwin. In Superv. Thompson's report he also included a discussion with the Board regarding the Springfield Road at Glen Hills .Park. Discussion and comments by Supervs. Bogut, Waldroff, Blakeborough, Luckwaldt, Lowe, Afdahl, Commissioner Brown and Capt. Burke. Superv. Rock moved to make a recommendation to the Town of Springfield that they make an application for a rustic road for the 2 miles in the Glen Hills Park with the understanding that we hope the County Board will give them some assistance at a later date. 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt. Motion carried. Superv. Thompson also reported that the Bids were opened for Dam Site ## 6. Low bidder was Perronoid in the amount of $123,100.00. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Supervs Boche to accept Agriculture Committee report: Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that School Superintendants from four School Districts, Glenwood City, Wallace Lindholvm, Baldwin -Woodville, Gerald Peterson, City of Hudson, Al Ogland, St. Croix Central, James Sauerman and Curt Bents, Vocational Co-ordinator from St. Croix Central, Baldwin, Woodville and Spring Valley were in attendance to make an informational presentation to the Board giving their viewpoints of why these School Districts desired to be taken out of the Indianhead Vocational District ## 18 and be put into Dist # 1 at Eau Claire. Mr. Merton Timmerman, former member of the State Vocational Board, Town of Kinnickinnic, Mir. James Covey, Director and Mr. Warren Leonard, Campus Adminis- trator from Indianhead Vocational District ## 18, lair. Paul Swenby, realtor from New Richmond, Mr. Art Peterson, Board of Trustees at St. Croix Health Center and Edward M. Walsh, farmer from Town of Emerald, gave informational views why they felt that the Four School Districts should remain in District 18. Comments by Supervs. Lowe, Solum, Heffron and Boche. Chairman Anderson thanked all the men for their information and appearances. Superv. Heffron, representing General Services Committee, commented on the Code of Ethics that has been planned and that a Resolution will be forthcoming later in todays Session. He also gave information on the revised Rules and Regulations of St. Croix County Committees. Copies of the new revised regulations will be forthcomning. Regarding the Affirmative Action Program, General Services had been appointed to take it, but he felt that at the April reorganizational meeting, a County Board member should be appointed as the Affirmative Action Officer. He also spoke on Federal Funding requests. In closing Superv. Heffron relUt Toned that this was his last meeting and mentioned that he felt the Board Members had an obligation to the public and to themselves when they submit their names to a ticket. He felt the Board should continue to keep thinking about the hand Use Program for the Solid Waste program for the County. Comments by Supervs. xfdahl, Rock, DeBoer, Pierson, Chairman Anderson and Olson. -3- Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Heffron for his report. Superv. Rock reported on the County Planning, Zoning and Parks. He mentioned that they have been revising the Zoning Ordinance. The Parks Committee decided on the opening dates of the County Parks and admission charges. He also stated that the County should have land available for a future land site for Solid Waste. Comments by Supervs. Pierson, Solum and Kellaher. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Rock for his report. Superv. Rivard, reporting for the Law Enforcement Committee reported that negotiation for Deputies have not been completed. They are still in the hands of Arbitrators. He also read a letter that he had received on February 26th regarding the Dispatchers in the Sheriffs Dept. Comments by District Attorney Williams. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Rivard for his report. Superv. Afdahl in reporting for the Highway Committee, stated that they had a good constructive year and complimented Ralph Brown, for his first year as Highway Commissioner. He also stated that Julian Moen,, former Commissioner sent greetings to the Board from Florida. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Afdahl for his report. Superv. Vehrs reporting for the Department of Social Services Committee, stated that they have not settled labor negotiations as yet. He also stated that the General Relief Program is costing the Dept. quite a lot of expenditures. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Vehrs for his report. Chairman Norman E. Anderson gave a report on the Civil Defense Committee. Superv, Ross Pierson reported on the progress of the Unified Board. He explained the Planning Committee duties are to bring the plans to the Unified Board and the 51.42 Board acts on them. He stated that Robert Sanden has been added to the Planning Committee. The Planning Committee meets on the first Monday of every month and the 51.42 Board meets on the 2nd Monday of every month. Comments by Superv. Waldroff and Superv. Heffron. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Pierson for his report. RESOLUTIONS Superv. Rock moved that they suspend the Rules and consider Resolutions as pre- sented. 2nd by Superv. Ryan. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 5(74): Read by the Clerk, pertains to the County Board Chairman appointing a 6 member study committee for the purpose of studying an Emergency Communication Center. Committee to be composed of 1 person from the Law Enforcement Committee, 1 person from the Finance Committee, 1 person from the Highway Committee, 1 Fire Department Chief, 1 City Police Chief, and 1 Ambulance Director. (Chairman to be named by County Board Committee). Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt Resolution # 5. Chairman Anderson inquired whether there would be any finances involved with this Resolution,. Capt. Burke responded that the cost would only be entailed for the Per Diem of the County Board members. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 6 (74): Read by the Clerk, pertains to updating and strengthening the Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt Resolution ## 6. Motion carried. RESOLUTION t# 7 (74): Read by the Clerk, pertains to tentative programs for con- struction on County Trunk Highways within St. Croix County. Comments by Superv, Rock. Motion by Superv. hock, 2nd by Superv, Ryan to adopt Resolution # 7, Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 8 (74): Read by the Clerk, pertains to the appropriation of $12,500,00 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to the Sheriff's Budget for the "Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff". Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adopt Resolution ## g. Motion carried. - 4 - RESOLUTIGN #r` 9 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to the allocation of $240,000.00 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to reduce the 1974 General County Tax Levy. Funds to be applied to the Sheriff and County Traffic Patrol Budgets. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. B10.keborough to adopt Resolution #t` 9. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #t` 10 _�74): Read by the Clerk pertains to printing and publication of the County Board proceedings. Comments by Superv. Rock. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bost to adopt Resolution ## 10. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ## 11 (74) : Read by the Clerk pertains to the availability of good moral character information from the Sheriff to the Municipalities.if they so desire, for issuing operatoos licenses to applicants for selling or dispensing intoxicating liquors. Motion by Superv. Solum, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adopt Resolution ## 11. Comments by Supervs. Boche, Hop, Waldroff and Kellaher. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ## 12 (74): Read by the Clerk, pertains to St, Croix County applying for and maintaining a munbership in the Wisconsin Association of County Labor negotiators. Comments by Supervs. Rivard, Boche, Rock, Afdahl and Waldroff. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. 016,on to adopt Resolution ## 12. Motion carried. RESOLUTIGN## 13 74): Read by the Clerk, pertains to the granting of a $50.00 across the board wage increase effective January 1, 1974 to the employees in the Sheriffs Department engaged in primary duties of radio operation. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt Resolution ## 13. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 14 (74)-Read by the Clerk pertains to a Code of Ethics for County Officers and hployees. Comments by Superv. Best, Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv, Peterson to adopt.Resolution #r 14. Motion carried. R:ESOLUTIO4 # 15 (74)- Read by the Clerk pertains to requesting State Legislature to amend Wisconsin Statutes to raise the interest rate on delinquent Real Property Taxes from 0.8% per month (9.9% per year) to 1% per month (12% per year) in order to encourage the payment of taxes when due. Motion by Superv. DeBoer, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt Resolution # 15. Motion carried. Resolution pertaining to the selling of a piece of land that the Highway Dept, has no further use for to Stan Hanks. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Comments by Highway Commissioner Ralph Brown, Supervs. Nelson, Boche, Waldroff, Rock, Holmes and Luckwaldt. Superv. Heffron suggested to refer this Resolution to the next Session and for Commissioner Brown to negotiate. Motion by Superv. Heffron to table Resolution, 2nd by Superv. Olson. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ## 16 (74,: Read by the Clerk, pertains to Transfer of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $l1,000.00 to St. Croix County Comprehensive Parks, Zoning and Planning Committee for purchase of equipment necessary for maintenance and improvement of Glen Hills Park. RESOLUTION # 17 (74): Read by the Clerk, pertains to the transfer of $12,000,00 ,' from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to St. Croix County Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Board, also known as Unified Board for thu purchase of 2 vans for transportation to the Day Care Center. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to adopt Resolution ## 17. Motion carried. There being no further business, Superv. Vehrs moved to adjourn at 6:OOP.M. 2nd by Superv. Boche. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Chairman Respectfully Submitted by F. Verna Stchlberg St. Croy County Clerk Next meetirg of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be April 16th and 17th, 1974 at 9:30 A.M.