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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 8-13-1974AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SESSION AUGUST 13, 1974 Compiled by Chairman Anderson Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. INVOCATION: Rev. Elmer Bates - First Presbyterian Church -- Hudson ROLL CALL - by Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY ALL PRESENT. Minutes of previous Session to be accepted as written and sailed to each member. fi�4NOUNCEMENTS: 1. Admonition and Rule 19 to be read by the Chairman. 2. Acknowledge Parking , Stickers. 3. Wisconsin County Boards Assoc. Annual Convention - September 22, 23, 242 25 Waukesha, Wisconsin OLD BUSINESS: 1. Dance Hall Ordinance -- Law Enforcement Committee 2. Parking Signs -- Law Enforcement Committee 3. Letter regarding implementation Chapter 197 Laws of ",'Tise. Superv. Lowe 4. affirmative Action Program -- General Services Committee 5. Rules end Regulations of County Board General Services Corudttee b. Creation of *County CopurLission on Aging & Family Services -- General Services Comm. 7. Any other Committee reports. 8. NaBUSINESS: 1. tppointments to Unified Board A. 2 County Board Supervisors B. 1 Qualified citizen or trustee 2. Int odp on of_ Coordinators of St. Croix Health Center Sumner Bright V/ 3. /&& 4. CORRESPONDENCE: APPEARANCES BEFORE THE BOARD: -- 2:00 P.M. 1. Strauss Zahn Company Representative -- Insurance Councillors 2. Bicycle Trails -- Mrs Ahrens 3* Report on Sheriffs Convention Sheriff Grant ✓ 4. Council on Aging -- Kr Art Gehrmann , RESOLUTIONS: 1. Communications -- Special Study Committee 2. General Relief Reform Sacial Services Committee 3. Salaries -Non -Union Social Services Committee 4. Land Use Ordinance, Univ. of ,'isc. --- Comprehensive Planning, Zoning & Parks Comma 5. Memorandum of 1^greement Comprehensive Planning, Zoning & Parks Comm. 6. Village of Star Prairie it rP it 7. Village of Somerset a 8. Village of Baldwin it 9. Authorization of Farm Funds for remodeliri_- Farm House Unified Board 10. Authorization of transfer of funds for purchase of Zespel property - Unified Board 11. Authorization of transfer of funds from St. Croix Health Center to Unified Board for Alcoholism treatment fund -- Unified Board 12. Dnergency Boiler Repair -_ Unified Board 13. '"Landfill for City of Hudson 14. Transfer of Funds to County Fair for Emergency repair of Water Vain -- Agri. Comm 15 West -Cap -- General Service Comm Any other business that may come before the Board. ADJOURNKENT COFFEE TRILL BE SERVED AT 9:00 A.11% Norman E. '.nderson Chairman ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPi�aVISORS Regular Session Tuesday - August 13th, 1974 9:30 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson Invocation by Rev. Elmer Bates, First Presbyterian Church, Hudson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absentb Superv, Carlson had been excused, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Motion by Superv, Rivard, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each Supervisor. Superv. Best suggested that the minutes state whether Supervisors comments are positive or negative on the several issues that come before -the Board. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 f irst." Chairman acknowledged and thanked the City of Hudson for the Courtesy Parking Stackers. Chairman Anderson announced that anyone planning to attend the County Board Association meeting, September 22, 23,24,& 25th should contact the Secretaries offica. A fee of $7.00 should be paid in advance. DANCE HALL ORDINANCE Superv. Rivard announced that the Law Enforcement Committee had a Resolution to present at today's Session with reference to the Dance Hall Ordinance and called upon District Attorney Williams to give an explanation of the ordinance. District Attorney Williams stated that the Ordinance has been revised after receiving input from the Law Enforcement and the Dance Hall owners. They had considered leaving the responsibility of the Dance Hall Ordiances to the individual Towns,Villages and Cities. However, that would possibly put more burden on the Sheriff's depart- ment which would require more deputies. The new ordinance provides for an increase in the fees. Supervs. Wilcox and Lowe questioned whether the increase in fees would cover all costs so the County is not burdened. District Attorney Williams stated it was not quite adequate to cover all costs. Superv. Lowe mentioned he couldn't support the ordinance if costs aren't picked up by the establishments. Superv. Waldroff stated that several dances are held throughout the County and the Dance Inspectors are giving a service as a protection for the County. Further discussion was held by Supervs. Meinke, Olson, O'Keefe and Ward, Superv. Rivard questioned Sheriff Grant if the Dance Ordinance was dropped, would he have to hire more deputies as more establishments would possibly start dancing. The Sheriff responded in the positive to that question. Superv. Hop moved that this Resolution and Ordinance be referred back to the Law Enforcement Connilittee for further study. 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt. Motion carried.. Chairman Anderson announced that he had been confronted with a problem at the hearing that legal Dance Hall Inspectors are operating in illegal establishments. As it is the duty of the Chairman to implement the actions of the County Board Rules and Regulations and Laws of the State of Wisconsin, he brought the informa- tion to the attention of proper authorities, which is his duty and for the record, Chairman Anderson was only carrying out his duties. Superv. DeBoer questioned how a Town Board could let them operate without a license. Sheriff Grant stated these organizations were operating under Club License. Club License are for ya Ming, golfing, tennis, archery, patriotic and fraternal organizations. Any of er type establishment has to be under a private license. Superv. 1-lard thanked Chairman Anderson for enforcing laws. Law Enforcement Committee, reported by Superv, O'Keefe, stated that the 30 minute parking signs are up on the 4th street side of the Court House and hoped everyone would abide by them. Superv. O'Keefe also referred to Resolution #r` 33 - 2 - which pertained to limiting the operation of County owned motor vehicles under jurisdiction of Law Enforcement Committee. He questioned whether his interpretal-. tion was correct that the cars were to be used only for the furtherance of the business of St. Croix County and not for personnal use. District Attorney Williams stated that the cars can be used personally only if the provision is provided in their negotiation contract. Further discussion was held by Supervs. Wilcox., Meinke, Afdahl, Olson and Dahm. Chairman Anderson recognized Al Baldus, Assistant Majority Leader, Wisconsin Assembly and welcomed him to the County Board Session. Superv. Best in referring back to the driving of Law Enforcement cars spoke favorably for an officer to drive his car downtown, but not to be used by other members of his family. Comments by Superv. Boche. Chairman Anderson called upon Superv. Lowe to report on a letter regarding the Implementation of Chapter 197 Laws of Wisconsin, 1973 Lower St. Croix River Protection Act. He stated that the cost is far exceeding the hvisioned cost for acquiring the land along the St. Croix River. GEI &LtL SEAVIC dS REPORT Chairman Anderson called upon Superv. Boche, Chairman of General Services Corimiittee regarding the Affirmative Action Program. Superv. Boche, in turn, called upon Jeff Scheel, Manpower Agent. Jeff Scheel explained the purpose of an Affirmative Action program and informed that he -and the General Services Committee worked out an outline program. They chose 5 members to serve on the committee and one person to be the Affirmative Action Officer. Questions were asked of Mr. Scheel by Supervs. Best, Lowe and Wilcox. Mr. Scheel explained that the committee must be composed of, 1 County Board member, 2 female, 1 from minority and 1 from labor. He submitted the following names to be members of the Committee subject to the approval of the County Board. Henry Lowe, County Board Supervisor. Marlene Jorstad, Female Mrs. Earl Jacobs, Female Harold Kramer, minority John Murtha, Labor Jeff Scheel, Ex-Officio member Affirrative Action Officer, Lyle Kellaher. Superv. Wilcox moved that the approval by the board be taken as a group. 2nd by Superv. OtKeefe. Motion carried. Superv. Rock moved that the committee and Affirmative Action Officer be approved. 2nd by Superv. Boche. Notion carried. Superv. Boche stated, that regarding the creation of County Commission on Aging and Family Services, Mr. Art Gehrmann will appear at 2:00 P.M. He further stated that the General Services Committee had decided to turn the Affirmative Action Programs over to the jurisdiction of the Finance, Personnel- and Budget Coru.iittee. He also reported that the revising of the Rules and Regulations of Committees have not been cor_lplot6d but will be presented at the next session. Superv. Ward moved for reconsideration of the action of the Board at the June 25th Session of killing the establishmzent of a Personnel Committee. Superv. Ward had voted with the majority against the Resolution, consequently he is within his rights to bring it back on the floor. 2nd by Superv. Boche. Superv. Wilcox felt that the County Board should reconsider this Personnel Committee Resolution, Comments were made regarding the Resolution by Supervs. Olson, Ward, Lowe, Best, Rcck,,.Pierson and District Attorney Williams. Superv. Ward re(;uested a roll call vote for the reconsideration of the Personnel Committee. Roll Call resulted in 24 yes and 5 no and 1 pass. Superv. Best asked to pass on voting as he didn.Itfeel his question of whether this Committee would result into a powerful Committee was answered and it was not clear as to what the Board.was trying,to create. A 2/3rds vote was taken by the Board to excuse Superv. Best from voting. Motion carried. Superv. Pierson felt the area is critical and this Resolution should be acted on today. Clerk read the original personnel Committee Resolution. Motion by Superv. Ward to submit an amendment to paragraph F, Public Hearing of the Personnel Committee Resolution. 2nd by Superv. Wilcox.. Comments by Supervs. Best, Ward and Chairman Anderson. Superv. Lowe moved to recess until 1:30 for lunch. 2nd by Superv. Dahm. Motion carried, Discussion to resume after lunch. - 3 - NOON RECESS Chairman Anderson called the board to order. Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent. Superv. Carlson excused. Superv. Lowe introduced and desired the floor to recognize Dr. Sam HXffman in the audiencei Dennis Domack introduced Joan Warden, who has been working this past sLmn., er at the Agriculture Center. Sumner Bright introduced Mrs. Karen Hall, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator, Mr. Lyle Ccmieron, Drug Abuse and Alcoholic Coordinator and Mr. Bill Holland, Social Worker with Mental Health. -h.e- Amendment to the Personnel CommitteeA a Referring back to t pas a,, I discussion was held by Supervs. Rock, Wilcox, Dahm,, Solum and Ward. Motion on the amendment carried. Superv, Wilcox moved to amiendment-t-o the preamble of theResoliation. 2nd by Superv. Ward. Discussion by Supervs. Pierson, Wilcox, t-1,fdahl, Meinke, Best and District Attorney Williams. District Attorney Williams clarified that this Committee would only recommend compensation and fringe benefits to the various County Departments witha_approval. Motion onQ, d amendment carried. Superv. Wilcox frPeld an amendment regarding how -'the "Committee should be formed.) "The Personnel Committee should be composed of 5 Supervisors recomr.ended to the County Board Motion carried. 0 Superv. Wilcox moved to adopt Resolution if' 48 as amended. 2nd by Superv. Boche. R011 Call vote resulted in 19 yes and 11 no. Resolution # 48 passed. Superv. Pierson moved that the Unified Board be allowed tc negotiate until the present contract is completed and then the new Personnel Committee make recommenda- tions. 2nd by Superv. Ward. Superv, Wilcox stated that he would vote in favor of this motion provided that the Personnel Committee is not totally removed from these negotiations. Superv. Pierson stated that they would be involved, Superv. Thompson questioned whether this Cormiiittee would be established in time for the Agriculture Cor-miittje when they rzi(3et September 5th. Chairman Anderson advised them to continue as you are until this newly established Committee looks over -,wAa to the Board. This Committee will not be organized until next Sessi-c,,n) Motion I carried. ill /VIP e'f PERSUNNAL APPEARANCES District -attorney Williams introduced Mr. C. J. Geffert, Insurance Councillor from Strauss, Zahn Company of Milwaukee. Mr. Geffert reported that he quickly examined the various County Insurance Policies and recommended that the entire Insurance program should be looked over and brought up to date. If the County were to hire a Councillor it would cost $950.00 a year on a 5 year contract basis. If the County decided to use their services every policy would go thru their office and they would become the Counties insurance depot. A discussion by Supervs. Lowe, Hop, Pierson., Rock, Wilcox, Dahria and District Attorney Williams. The insurance program was referred to the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee under the guidance of District Attorney Williams, 7* BICYCLE TRAIL REPOi�T Mrs. Ahren called on Mr. Frank Gran erg, member of the Wisconsin Bi-Centennial Bicycle Commission. He presented the Board with a sheet showing estimated costs fcr bicycle trails of 71 miles on County Road F and 31 miles cn County Road UU to 2 2 Willow River Park totaling �a135,878.00. Total cost for signs on 190 estimated miles within St. Croix County to be designated County Bike Routes, $9,500.00. Cumments by Supervs. Ward, O'Keefe,, Solum, Rock, Waldroff, Best, Loweand Dennis Domack. Superv. Ward moved that this Bicycle Trail program be referred beek again -to-tIT -Committee for their recommendations to the Board. 2nd by Superv. Ryan. Mcticn carried. L Chairman Anderson called on Sheriff Grant gave an interesting report on his attendance at the Sheriff's Convention. He gave some of the high- lights of what they went into regarding the",4'eration of th(-,Xail. Sheriff Grant was chosen at the convention to be Chairman of the Police Meaorial Fund. She=ff Gv.ant also announced that the Sheriff's Department is holding an auction on August -4- 31, 1974 at 11:00 A.M, of confiscated property. Comments by Supervs. Rock, Pierson, Ward and Luckwaldt. Chairman Anderson thanked Sheriff Grant for his report. Chairman Anderson called on Mr. Art Gehrriann, County Commission on Aging and Family Services. Mr..Gehrmann stated he had been in operation about 1 year. There are 3800 people in the County 65 years of age and over. A newsletter is going cut quarterly with the aid of the Home Economist. They are presently working cn organizing School Districts to help elderly on a food plan. Coriients by Supervs. Soluni,and Lowe. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Gehrmanp. Superv. Wilcox introduced Mr. Warren Leonard fromAShell Lake. Mr. Leonard reported cn their wilding programs. He also reported that boundaries will not be altered in the State of Wisconsin until 1976. The "anal Board meeting for September will be held in New Richmond, September 16th. Scheduled meetings have been changed from 2nd to 3rd Monday of each month. Commments by Supervs.Rock, Lowe and Solum, Chairman Andeerson thanked Mr. "Leonard for his report. Mileage and Per Diem report for todays Session read by the Clerk totaling $1,025.52. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt. Motion carried. t APPOINTMENTS TO UNIFIED. BOARD (Sec. 51.42) Chairman Anderson briefly went over the duties of th�oard. Chairman Anderson read a letter from Martin O'Connell reccmt4e6ding Supervs. Tom O'Keefe and Howard Wilcox. Chairman Anderson read the qualifications that were submitted of both County Board Supervisors. The 3rd member,,reappointos Delbert Afdahl. Chairman Anderson presented the 3 names for County Board approval for a 3 year term. Superv. Pierson questioned the slake up of the Board as to whether the County ccmfirms with the statutes. District Attorney Williams stated that these men would qualify. Superv.Best moved to adopt the recommendation. 2nd by Superv. 018.on. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson asked the Clerk to notify the absent member, Delbert Afdahl that he is appointed for a 3 year terra effective August 22nd. Superv.Wilcox thanked the Board for Superv. O'Keefe and for placing them cn the Board. Comments by District Attorney Willies on serving a 3 year term. Chairman Anderson suggested a study and report at the next meeting. Superv. DeBoer requested to speak to the Board and referred to the vote on the Resolution to a Supplement Salary for 4udge Hughes. District Attorney Williams spoke to the Board regarding the work load in his office. His Supplemental Budget for Labcr Relations Council is exhausted. His law student is gone, consequently he will need more help starting September 1, 1974. He requested authorization to hire extra help to get through the balance of this year. Comments by Supervs.Dahri, O'Keefe, Ward, Rock, Lowe, DeBoer and Wilcox. District Attorney Williams stated that he was presenting his problem to the Board so they would be aware of it and would work with the Finance Ccrmittee for the extra funds. Supervs. Lowe and Best appreciated his appearance and congratulated him on his outstanding performance as District attorney. James Steel, State Auditor read a copy of a Resolution from Brown County to the Bc,ard. He further explained the work load involved by the State liuditors to comply with the State request on the Annual Financial Report. Superv. Dahm moved that a copy of this Resolution be drawn up by St. Croix County and sent to Madison. 2nd by Superv. Lowe. Motion carried. RESOLUTIO14S Communication Study -1st reading:Pertains to a Central Dispatch Center to coordiante the receiving and dispatching of Eriergency Services read by the Clerk Resolution referred to the next Session. General Relief Reform -1st reading: Pertains to administration of General Relief . System by County Departments of Social Services read by the Clerk. Resolution referred to next Session. Resolution # 49: Salary adjustr.ents fcr Non -Union Personnel pertains to Salary increases for Non -Union personnel at Social Services Department retroactive to January 1, 1974 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut for 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt Resolution ## 49. Superv. Wilccox called for Roll Call vote. 27 yes. Resolution carried. -5- Land Use Ordinance-lst_reading: Pertains to funds for proposed change in Land Use Ordinance read by the Clerk referred to the next Session. Memorandum Agreement -1st reading: Pertains to agreement between St. Croix County and the Institute of Governmental Affairs read by the Clerk referred to next Session. Resolution # 50":Village of Star Prairie-lst readies Pertains to developing lands. described in application for Public Outdoor Recreation purpose read by the Clerk. Resolution # 51-Village of Somerset -1st reading: Pertains to developing lands described in application for Public Outdoor Recreation purposes read by the Clerk. Resolution # 52-Village of Baldwin -1st reading:Pertains to developing lands described in application for Public Outdoor Recreation Program, read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Wilcox to suspend rules on all three Resolutions for a 2/3rds show of hands. 2nd by Superv. Holmes. Motion by Superv. Boehe, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adopt all three Resolutions. Motion carried. Resolution # 53: Pertains to remodeling of Farm House at St. Croix Health Center road by Clerk. Liction by Sup,xv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt. Motion carried. Resoluti_cn L 54: Pertains to purchase of 40 acres �f land known as Zaspel Property read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adapt. Motion carried. Resolution # 55: Pertains to Als;oholisni and Intoxication Treatment fund read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Becker to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution fir" 56: Prtains to emergency boiler repair at St. Croix Health Center read by the Clerk. Mcticn by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan for 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to adopt. Motion carried. Hudson Land Fill_Facility:Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to defer the reading and refer it to the County Planning,Zoning and Parks Cormittee. Motion carried. Resolution --# 57: Pertains to transfer of funds for Emergency Water System failure and Fair Grounds read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Wilcox, 2nd by Superv. efdahl for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Wilcox to amend the wording "Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund" to General Funds. 2nd by Superv. Ryan. Motion carried. Roll Call vote resulted in 26 yes, 1 no. Superv. Waldroff explained the emergency situation of the water problem at the Fair Grounds. Resolution pertaining to West Cap resolves that St. Croix County urges the U. S. Government to pass legislation that will continue federal support of Conmunit y action Agencies. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to dispence with reading. Motion carried. Resolution referred to next Session. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from City of New Richmond with copy of Resolution attached. City of New Richmond to purchase land from St. Croix County for Sanitary Landfill in Town of Star Prairie. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Laldroff to refer. letter to County Planning, Zoning and Parks Corunittee. Motion carried. Letter read by Clerk from Treasurer, Frances Powers regarding cancellation of checks over 6 months cld. Action was deferred to Superv. Solum to get in touch with the holder of checks. Referred action until September 10, 1974 Session. Letters of appreciation for the closing of the Court House on July 5th read by Chairman Anderson. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff 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