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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 6-10-1974AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD Or SUPERVISORS SESSION JUKE 10, 197L Compiled by Chairman Anderson Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. I?JVOCATION: Father Vincent Walkkowski - Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Richmond ROLL CALL - by Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGI 1NCE TO THE FLAG BY ALL PRES � vT. Minutes of previous Session to be accepted as written & mailed to each member. ,dmonition and Rule 19 to read by Chairman. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A TD BOPRDS: ( All Resolutions from Committees & Boards (will be read at this time by the Chairmen .of (the Committees & Boards) 1® General Services 2. Comprehensive Planning, Zoning & Parks 3. Finance, Budget & Personnel 4. Law Enforcement 5. Highway b. Social Services 7. Unified Board o. "griculture 9. !iny other reports OLD BIJSINESS : APPEARANCES BEFORE THE BOARD: 2:00 P.M. 1. Donald Ickstadt - Dist. Director Employment Div. Indsutry. Labor & Human Eelations 2. Richard Berrows - University of Wisconsin, Madison - Use Value Taxation 3. Mrs. Beverly Reep & Frank Grandberg - Bicycle Trails DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS OW FESCLUTIONS: NET BUSINESS: A.DJOURNY114T: The above is a skeleton outline of business to be conducted. COFFEE WILL BE SERVED AT 9:00 A.11•11. Norman E. Anderson Chairman ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD GF SUPEAVISORS Regular Session Monday - June 10, 1974 9:30 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Father Vincent Welkkowski, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Richmond. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 2 absent. Superv. Dahm and Superv.Ward absent.. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. It was moved by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Olson to set the acceptance of the previous minutes aside until the afternoon session. Motion carried. 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 Courtesy Parking Tickets. REPORTS Under the various reports of the Committees, Chairman Anderson announced that the Chairman of the Committees will present the reading of the Resolutions that had been acted on at their Committee meetings. The Resolutions would not be acted on at the time of the reading. Superv. Boche, Chairman of the General Services Committee presented three Resolutions. lst Resolution pertained to the Dance Hall Ordinance . 2nd Resolution pertained to authorizing County Clerk to draw up a Quit Claim Deed in Town of Eau Galle to Virgil Gedatus. 3rd Resolution pertained to the newly planned Personnel Committee. This Resoll:tion was signed on the negative side by 1 Superv. and on the affirmative side by 2 Supervs. Superv. Boche also reported the Committee felt that action should be taken regarding the Affirmative Action Program. Chairman Anderson announced that this program was in the process of being formulated. Superv. Boche suggested that the County Board recognize and honor Mr. Howard Wilcox -for being named "Hudson Man of the Year". The Board immediately responded with applause. Superv. Boche referred to the minutes of the General Services Committee dated 5/28/74 on any actions they had taken. Superv. Rock, Chairman of the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee read the minutes of their Committee dated 5/17/7.4. Superv. Rock read :lour Resolu- tions. lst Resolution pertained to an amendment to the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance stating that "All wells shall be a minimum of 1320 feet from the Somerset Town landfill site". A 2nd Resolution pertained to rezoning approximately 6 acres of land in the 111ir1 y of SE 1 of Sec. 22, St. Joseph, T30N-R20W from commercial to industrial. 3rd Resolution states that no motor vehicles owned by St. Croix County and which vehicle is under the jurisdiction of the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee shall be driven by any person other than a County employee in furtherance of County business. 4th Resolution resolves that all County owned cars under the jurisdiction of the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee be clearly marked "St. Croix County Parks and Zoning". A discussion was held regarding a County Planner, a recycling program and the new Zoning Ordinance. Questions and answers were presented by Supervs. Boche, Pierson, Rock, Waldroff, Wilcox, Lowe, DeBoer, Holmes, Best, O'Keefe and Solum. A discussion was held regarding the procedure for distribution of copies of Resolutions to the County Board of Supervisors by Supervs, Best, Wilcox, Lowe and Rock. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Hop that copies of all Resolutions as presented be on the desks of the Supervisors in the A.M. of the Session, in addition to the copies that had been mailed to them previously with the Committee minutes. The Chairman asked the members in favor of this motion to stand. The motion did not carry and was defeated by 11 in favor and 18 against. - 2 Motion by Superv. Olson, 2nd by Superv. Lowe that copies of two Resolutions having been read be furnished to each Supervisor at todays Session. Motion carried. Superv. Rock also reported on a •request from the Baldwin Rod and Gun Club for a meeting with the Zoning and Parks Committee on Wednesday, Tune 12th, regarding Pine Lake Park area,N of Baldwin. Results of this meeting will be presented in the future. Comments by Superv. Solum. Superv. Best reopened the discussion regarding the procedure for furndshing the copies of Resolutions to the Board,members. Discussion was held by District Attorney Williams, Supervs. Wilcox, Lowe, Chairman Anderson, Kellaher and Waldroff. Superv. Lowe moved that copies of all Resolutions be placed on the desks of the Supervisors on the morning of the County Board Session rather than be mailed to them and that all Resolutions have an affirmative and negative side for signatures. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Chairman Anderson asked the Board members that were in favor of this motion to stand. Motion defeated by 14 in favor and 15 against. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Lowe that the matter regarding Resolution copies be referred to the General Services Committee. Superv, Wilcox responded that the General Services Committee is including this matter in their revision of the County Board Rules and Regulations. No action taken. Superv. Rock then proceeded to report for the Finance; Budget and Personnel, Building and Bond Committee due to the absence of Superv. Dahmt Superv. Rock read three Resolutions. lst Resolution pertained to increasing the Supplemental Salary of the County Judge for the year 1974. A discussion followed the reading by District Attorney Williams, Superv. Ryan and Superv: Rock. 2nd Resolution pertained to the newly planned Personnel Committee. This Resolution was signed on the Negative side by four members of this Committee. Superv. Rock explained the reason for the signing on the negative side was that they felt this new Personnel Committee should be elected by the County Board and they would represent rather than one member from all Committees being represented. This would be such a large Committee. Chairman Anderson pointed out that according to the County Board rules you can only serve on one elected Committee. 3rd Resolution referred to Resolution 28(74) adopted by County Board 4/17/74 creating the new position of Deputy Sheriff Outdoor Recreation. This Resolution is a follow up Resolution requesting transfer of $3,474.85 from General Fund to cover the expenses for the position. Superv. Rock also stated that Superv. Dahm asked him to inform the Board that the Finance Budget, Personnel and Building Committee has had request for remodeling the old Court House to secure additional office space. The Department of Social Services have requested to have the dividing petitions extended to the ceiling to provide for more privacy. Estimate cost from the Warner Building Service was $626,00. An additional remodeling job is anticipated for petitioning the Court Room in the old building for future office space. If the County Board approves remodeling this room, bids for the job would have to be secured. Chairman Anderson asked Superv. Rock if he had a Resolution to present on the salaries and mileage for the Assessors when they attend Assessor's school. Dis- cussion followed by Supervs. Best, Afdahl, Waldroff, Lowe, Luckwaldt and Solum regarding schooling for the Assessors. Chairman Anderson referred the availability of schooling using St. Croix County resources such as Vocational School, University Extension and Realtor Association to the General Services Committee for study. Superv. Rivard, Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee read three Resolutions. lst Resolution states that no motor vehicle owned by St. Croix County and which vehicle is under the jurisdiction of the Law Enforcement Committee shall be driven by any other person other than a County employee in furtherance of the business of St. Croix County. Resolution was signed by two Supervisors on negative side and three Supervisors on the positive side. 2nd Resolution resolves that all County owned cars under jurisdiction of Law Enforcement Committee be marked "St. Croix County Law Enforcement Committee". Resolution was signed on negative side by all Committee members. 3rd Resolution pertains to newly planned Personnel Committee. This Resolution was signed by two members on negative side and two members on positive side. Superv. Rivard requested the Juvenile Officer to inform the Board on the action that has been taken in regards to a letter dated 5/11/74 read to the Board previously, regarding damage at the Oakwood Cemetary at Hersey. Mr. Ihrke, Juvenille Officer stated this damage was done by Juvenilles and it is being brought before the court. Comments by Supervs. Wilcox, O'Keefe, Rock, Waldroff, Pierson, Lowe, Blakeborough and Meinke. Superv. Lowe referred the answering of the letter to the Law Enforcement Committee. A copy of their letter also be sent to the Cenetary Association. - 3 - Superv. Rivard stated that they have been receiving questions on the Dance Hall Ordinance. District Attorney Williams stated that the rough draft is drawn up but not proofed. Comments by Supervs. Rock, Waldroff, Best and O'Keefe. The District Attorney in conferring with the Law Enforcement Committee will have final copies made and sent to all County Board Members. District Attorney Williams read a letter from Kaiser-Lundeel Attorneys at Law regarding purchase of land from Harold Zaspels so they could be thinking about this before any action is taken in the aftern6on Session. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to recess for noon lunch until 1:30. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board reconvened and called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent. Superv. Dahm absent. Chairman Anderson called upon Superv. Ward to comment on the minutes of the previous Board Session. After discussion by Superv. Wilcox, District Attorney Williams and Chairman Anderson, Superv. O'Keefe moved that the minutes of the previous session be accepted as printed and mailed to each Supervisor. 2nd by Superv. Boche. Motion carried. Mileage and Per Diem for the one day Session read by the Clerk totaled $1,025.28. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to accept the Per Diem report. REPORTS Referring back to the Law Enforcement Report, Superv. Rivard mentioned that they had interviews with several applicants for the openings at the Jail. Walter Strey was hired for Water Patrol. Two dispatchers were hired. Michael Wakeling and John Hanvelt. One -Deputy, David Peterson. Remarks by Sheriff Grant regarding the new Employees. Superv. Rivard also reported on the study about parking around the Court House. The Committee recommended that the City of Hudson be contacted to place signs on the East side of the Court House from the alley to Orange Street for 1/2 hour parking from $:30�to 4.30 P.14. Monday through Friday. Superv. O'Keefe is to contact the City of Hudson and the Committee will report results at a later Session. The Committee also recommends having two pay phones installed at Glen Hills Park with no cost to the County, discussion was held regarding the salaries for Deputies and employee parking. Being there was no objection from the County Board, the Chairman will send letters regarding parking to the employees. Superv. Afdahl, Chairman of the Highway Committee read three Resolutions. 1st Resolution pertains to County owned cars under jurisdiction of Highway Committee be clarly marked St. Croix County Highway Committee. This Resolution signed on the negative side. He also gave copies of the Highway Department Rules and Regulations to the Board members. 2nd Resolution resolves that no motor vehicles owned by St. Croix County under jurisdiction of the Highway Committee shall be driven by any person other than a County employee in furtherance of St. Croix County business. Signed on negative side by all members. 3rd Resolution regarding the newly planned Personnel Committee. This Resolution was signed on the negative side by the Committee. Comments by Supervs. Bogut, Meinke and Wilcox. Superv. Rivard called the Boards attention to the fact that former Highway Commissioner Julian Moen was in attendance at this meeting and to be recognized. The Board immediately responded with an applause. Superv. Bogut, Chairman of the Department of Social Services Committee reported that negotiations are still being worked on. Superv. Bogut also reported that the Department of Social Services Committee is in favor of the Personnel Resolution, Chairman Anderson announced at 2:00 P.M. that they would go into personal appearances. Chairman Anderson called upon Donald Ickstadt, District Director Employment Div. Industry, Labor and Human Relations from the Eau Claire Office. Their program is to establish rural manpower offices. Three Counties are served under his District office from Eau Claire. Barron, Pierce and St. Croix. He -4- commended Jeff Scheel and Judy Kelly for their accomplishments in St. Croix County. He stated St. Croix Countyls Manpower Office is #t`1 for placement of jobs in the three Counties. Comments by Supervs. Ward, Pierson, Lowe, Solum and Wilcox. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Ickstadt for his appearance. Chairman Anderson called upon Mrs. Beverly Reep and Frank Grandberg regarding Bicycle Trails. Frank Grandberg, member of the Assistant Advisory Council to the Wisconsin Bi-centennial Commission reported that their purpose is to create projects of significant duration. One of these projects is called bi-centennial bike ways project. Under this project they want to establish 4,000 miles of bike ways in the State of Wisconsin. The State is divided into 13 regions and St. Croix County is in Region 13. He presented a brochure of Trail System Goals and Objectives which included a St: Croix County map with proposed bike ways outlined on the map. Comments by Supervs. Rivard, Rock, Luckwaldt, Best, Pierson, Lowe and Solum. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to refer the Bike Trail study to the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee, Motion carried. Superv. Rock suggested that the Highway Committee should be involved with his Committee and a representative of the Bicycle Trails. Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. Reep and lei. Grandberg for their appearance. Chairman Anderson called upon Mr. Larry Williamson, Voluntary Conservation Warden. Mr. Williamson read a copy of a Resolution asking that an independent Task Force be appointed by the Governor to investigate the DNR to the County Board with the suggestion that the County Board support it. Comments by Supervs. Ward, Sol'=, OtKeefe, Best, Lowe, Pierson, Boche and Wilcox. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv, Boche to refer the Resolution to the District Supervisors of Soil Conservation for further study. Motion carried. Dennis Domack, Resource Development Agent called upon Mr; Dick Barrows from the University of Wisconsin, Madison regarding Use Tax Valuation; Mr. Barrows spoke on changes in land by presenting slides. He stated that changes in land use are brought about from population and economic growth, Farm land is being used for urban developments, trailer courts, and road expansions, He continues' his report by explaining the legislative processes necessary to change a tax law. Mr. Barrows distributed brochures on Use Tax Valuation, "What Kind of Law for Wisconsin" to all County Board members. Sam Hoffman, Chairman of Plant and Earth Science Department, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, distributed maps of St. Croix County designating types of soil by color code. He also covered the land use problems and urban sprawl problems for percolation tests. Comments by Supervs. Wilcox and Pierson. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Barrows for their appearances. REPORTS Superv. Pierson, Unified Board reported that they were pleased with the Open House held on June 9th at the St. Croix Health Center. He stated that between 500 and 600 people went through the tours on Sunday and some were still going through on Monday. He also reported that Mr. Lyle Cameron has been hired as Alcohol Coordinator. He suggested that a letter be sent to the Supt. of St. Croix Health Center, his wife and their staff commending them on the good 9pen House. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that a lett r,,jc mmending them on their achievement. Motion carried. Superv. Thompson, Chairman of the Agriculture Committee presented two Resolutions. Both Resolutions in regard to County owned cars were presented and signed by his Committee. Superv. Thompson also reported that the Fair Building is completed except for electricity and a Bid has been made for $3,245.00 and a ventilating system to be installed for around $1,000.00. Total cost of Building will be around $38,000.00. Superv. Thompson also reported that they have another Building on the Fair Grounds that should be repaired. It would cost approximately $2500.00 to $3,000.00 to repair. Comments by Supervs. Rock, Waldroff, Pierson, Hop and Wilcox. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that the District Attorney work with the Agriculture Committee and authorize the Committee to commit the County up to $3,000.00 to complete the repair on this Building. Motion carried. Superv. Thompson also reported on the recreation area at the Park. He announced that the District Soil Conservation meeting will be held June 18th at Glenwood City at 9:30 A. M. This meeting consists of seven to nine Counties. He also read a letter from Ralph Larson regarding the Service Center. This letter stated that the Service Center will remain in Baldwin for the time being and was grateful for the input from St. Croix Countyexpressing a desire to keep the Center in Baldwin. f - 5 - Superv. Rock requested permission from the County Board for their Conimitt to go ahead with the extension of petitions in the Department of Social Services. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to give the Finance Committee permission to go ahead with the Welfare Offices petition extension. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that the Finance Committee study the remodeling of the Old Court House. Motion carried. The letter from Kaiser -Lundell, Attorneys at Law, regarding Purchase of Zaspell property read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Best that $100.00 be used by the District Attorney as earnest money to enter into an option contract for $15,000.00 cash. 2nd by Superv, Rivard. Superv. Waldroff called for Roll Call vote. Roll Call taken by the Clerk and motion passed with 30 ayes. County Clerk Stohlberg explained the new Retirement participation program. County Board members are eligible to qualify providing they put in a full 600 hours per year. Referring back to Resolution # 32, dated 8/14/1973 on Comprehensive Community Plan for Mental Health, Mental Aetardation, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Board, a discussion was held whether same five members of County Board can remain on Unified Board after term. of County Board ends. State Statutes require members on Unified Board serve 1 year, 2 year and 3 year terms. District Attorney Williams will report back at next Session. Comments by Supervs. Wilcox and Pierson. a letter from Jean Weiser, L B Tech for the Local Board Selective Service System Area Office # 10 read by the Clerk. Letter was asking for help in locating an Office to handle registrars for the draft, as Wid Cramer had resigned as registrar for registering 18 year olds. With the Board permission, Chairman Anderson would reply to the letter by recommending the Post Office and the Postmaster handling the registrar, as this is Federal business. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that Chairman Anderson reply with this recommendation,. It was suggested that each Committee furnish enough copies of their Committee minutes to be circulated to the County Board. IlIction by Superv. Solum, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adjourn at 6:15 P.M. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk