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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 9-10-1974P,GENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SESSION SEPTE11BER 10, 1974 Compiled by Chairman Anderson Board called to order by Chairman nderson. INVOCATION: Rev. Douglas Beauchamp, Episcopal Church -- HUDSON ROLL CALL -- by Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, BY ALL PRrtSENT. Minutes of previous Session to be accepted as written and mailed to each member. 11414OUNCEPEINTS: 1. Admonition and Rule 19 to be read by the Chairman. 2. Peknowledge Parking Stickers. 3. Introduce any distinguished guests. OLD BUSINESS: Resolutions read at the .;-ugust 13, 1974 Session for action at this time. 1. Dance Hall Ordinance -- Law Enforcement Committee 2. Zoning Ordinp.nce -- Comprehensive Plannihg, Zoning & Parks Committee J. County Board Rules L Regulations -- General Services Ccmml-ttee �'4- I'n'surance Program -- Finance & Budget Committee Names of members of the Personnel Committee 6. Any other Committe & Board Reports. C ORE ES PONDENICE. APPEARANCES BEFORE THE BO. RD -- 2:OOP.M. 1. R&presentative of District #6 Wisconsin Div. of Highw1ays RE' ,17CLUTIONS: (First Reading) 1. Speed Limit on State & County Roads -- Highway Committee 2. Marking Highway Department cars -- Highwny Committee 3. Authorization of Soc. Serv. Director & Soc. Serv. Committee to execute contract between County ft State -- Social Servcies Committee 4. 5. ,NY OTHER BUSINESS TO CO is BEFORE THE BCIRD: -tDJOUR11,1E, NT COFFEE WILL BE SERVED AT 9:00 :',.M. Norman E. Andersoi-- Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Regular Session September 10, 1974 9:30 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Douglas Beauchamp, Episcopal Church, Hudson, Loll Call by the Clerk. 31 present. None absent. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. It was moved by Superv. Rivard and 2nd by Superv. Bogut to accept the minutes of the previous Session as written and mailed to each member for corrections, if any, before submitting minutes to the printer. A NNOUNC AAE 14TS 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 acknowledged and thanked the City of Hudson for the Courtesy Parking Stickers. OLD BUSINEESS RESOLUTIONS: The following resolutions which were read at the August 13th Session were presented at this Session for action. Resolution # 58: Communication Center read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Dahm to adopt Resolution s` 58. Questions were presented by Supervs. Lowe, Rock, Olson and Hop regarding the funding for hiring the radio engineer. Superv. Hop requested that Capt. LuVerne Burke appear before the board to answer any questions and report. Capt. Burke stated that the Special Communication Study Committee was formed by the County Board to investigate whether it was feasible to establish a Communication Center in St. Croix County. He further explained that meetings had been held with the Fire Departments, all Law Enforcement, Ambulance Directors, Hospitals and Doctors in this County and they were all enthused about having a Communications Center. This Communication Center would give the people one number (911). One place to call and report any emergency. The cost for hiring the radio engineer for advice is �$750.00 to be transferred from the General Fund. Further questions and discussion was held by members of the County Board on this Resolution. Roll Call vote taken by the Clerk resulted in 31 yes, 0 no. Resolution # 58 carried. Resolution # 59-Land Use Ordinance and Memorandum Agreement read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt Resolution # 59 and the Memorandum Agreement. Comments by Superv. Wilcox and Superv. Rock regarding the services provided to the County. Roll Call vote by Clerk resulted in 31 yes and 0 no. Resolution # 59 and Memorandum Agreement carried. Resolution 60: General Relief Reform. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Olson to adopt Resolution # 60. A brief discussion was held by the members of the County Board. Motion carried. Resolution pertains to urging the United States Government to pass legislation that will continue the Federal Support of Community Action Agencies. Motion by Superv. Wilcox that the Resolution be referred back to the General Services Committee for further study. 2nd by Superv. Ward. Motion carried. Cancellation of outdated checks requested by County Treasurer read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Boche to cancel the checks listed according to Sec. 59.81(6) Motion carried. - 2 - Attorney Owen Williams reported that he took delivarY on the Deed of the Zaspel property on September 9th. St. Croix County naw evz-is the Zaspel property in the Town of Star Prairie. Superv. Rock reported on the Resolution pertaining to the purchase of land from St. Croix County for Sanitary Land Fill for the City of New Richmond which had been referred to the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee at the V�.,August 13th Sessions Superv. Rock read another Resolution that he had received �j from the Cit of New Richmond on Se tember h resultin from contacts that had a� " been made de wthe City. Discussion was held by Supervs. Lowed mock, Pierson, Kellaher, Wilcox, Solum, Wards OfKeefe� Waldroff, Best and District Attorney Williams regarding the St. Croix Health Center using the Sanitary Landfill at no cost to the Count yi Motion by Superv; Rock that the copy of .the Resolution from the City of New Richmond be returned to the City Council of New Richmond to include the Health Center to use the Sanitary Landfill with no fees charged. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Motion carried. 1TILt -iGE & PER DIEM The mileage and per diem report for the September loth Session was read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv, Kellaher, 2nd by Supervi Ryan to adopt. Motion carried. DANCE HALL ORDINANCE The County Clerk had been requested to figure out an administrative cost from .he Clerks office for the Dance Hall Permits and Licenses. County Clerk Stohlberg stated that an additional cost of $2.50 for each dance permit and an additional $5.00 annual charge on the cost of the Dance Hall License would cover the administrative costs. Discussion was held by County Board Members as to changes in the Ordinance. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt the revised ordinance, Motion by Superv. Wilcox to amend section 3(b) from $25.00 to $30,00 for annual Dance License Fee and to amend Section 4 (a) from $25.00 to $25.00 plus $2.50 to cover administrative costs. 2nd by Superv. Rock. Motion e3r.rid. Motion carried on ordinance as amended. Resolution 6_1e_Fertai_ns to Dance Hall Ordinance. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt Resolii inn # 61. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adjourn for noon recess, Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board reconvened and called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 31 present. None absent: Superv. Boche, Chairman of the General Services Committee reported that the Rules and Regulations of the County Board have not been completed and will report at a later Session. Superv, Boche also stated that the General Services Committee had decided to refer the Animal Control Ordinance over to:the Law Enforcement Committee. Superv. Boche also reported on a Resolution from Pierce County regarding Supplement to the Salary of the Family Court t ommissioner. He called on Superv. Ward to explain the Pierce Gounty Resolution to the Board. After further discussion, no action was taken. Superv,'Boche reported on the Resolution from Brown County and letter sent to the State of Wisconsin regarding the Annual Financial Reports. Superv. Boche read a copy of a Resolution for lst reading to the County Board regarding the notification requirements for special and emergency meetings per Wis. Statute 5904(2). Held for next Session by Chairman Anderson, Superv;` Rock introduced Mr. Richard Thompson, part time St. Croix County Planner to the County Board, His office is in the basement of the new courthouse. Superv,. Rock -urged the Committees to call upon Mri Thompson for any help or advise withlheiI planning programs. He also read a letter to Mri Richard Lehmann from Joe King, Supervisor Land -Use Control Unit. Superv. Rock called on Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator to explain the proposed changes :in the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance, As the proposed changes were being read, questions and comments were presented by the County Board members. NIr. Barber announced that the Resolution should be ready for the County Board to act on at the next Session. Motion by Superv. Rock to amend the original Zoning Ordinance as proposed to conform with the recommendations by the Comprehensive -3- Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to changes are to be incorporated into the Superv. Best, Motion carried. be considered as a first reading. All Ordinance for the nest Session. 2nd by Barber announced that the annual State association of Zoning administrators Conference will be held at the Hudson House on October 24th at 6a30.P.M. The speaker will be Senator Gaylord Nelson, The charge for the Banquet is $7.00 and anyone wishing to attend should notify Mr. Barber by October 15th. Chairman Anderson called on Mir. Marvin Schaeffer, Eau Claire District # 6, Wisconsin Division of Highways. Mr. Schaeffer informed and invited the County Board members to a Citizens Conference to be held at Menomonie Wisconsin on Monday, September 16th at 7:30 P.M. at the High School Auditorium for the purpose of citizens to become informed of all types of transportation planning in the State of Wisconsin, 1�1r. Schaeffer also reported on the progress of the South lane on 194 Interstate Bridge at Hudson. He also reported on the projected plans for construction and resurfacing of roads and bridges in St. Croix County. He also spoke on the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds allocated to St. Croix County. Questions were presented by Supervs. of the County Board. Commissioner Ralph Brown was also available to answer questions. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr, Schaeffer for his presentation. Superv. Boche introduced Mr. Warren Leonard, Indianhead District VTAE. Mr. Leonard informed and invited the County Board members to the VTAE Board meeting at the New Richmond Campus September 16th at 8:00 P.M. Primary topic is the construction of facilities and he explained about the construction plans in the District. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Leonard for his appearance. Superv. Dahm reported that the Finance, Budget, Personnel and Building Committee is studying the Insurance program for the County. He also stated that the Finance, Budget, Personnel and Building Committee wanted permission from the County Board to contact a consultant and aid the committee in upgrading the Property Insurance. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Holmes that the Finance Committee be authorized to contact a --.consultant. Motion carried. EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS Resalu_tion fit`_ 62sPertains to applying to the Governor of the State of Wisconsin that St Croix County be considered and declared a disaster area due killing frost on September 1, 3 and 4th, 1974 for Emergency credit financing. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Wilcox to suspend the rules and have a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut tv adopt Resolution #f 62. Motion carried. Resolution # 63: Pertains to applying to the Governor of the State of Wisconsin that St. Croix County be considered and declared a disaster area due to the - prolonged summer drought from June 15, 1974 to July 31, 1974 from emergency credit financing. Motion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Ward to suspend the rules and have a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Cave, 2nd by Superv: Luckwaldt to adopt Resolution # 63. Motion carried. Referring back to Superv. Dahmts report, Mr. Dahm introduced Mr. Rick Olson, 3M salesman. Mr. Olson discussed microfilming of County records. Benefits derived by microfilming is space savers and for security purposes, Before Mr. Olson presented a film on microfilming,Count y Board members presented questions and comments to Mr. Olson, Mr. Olson showed an interesting film on microfilming from Counties using microfilming. Mr. Olson informed the County Board that the annual maintenance cost is approximately $2,000.00. The cost of bringing all former records up to date through microfilming would be approximately $20,.000.00. The grand total for Microfilm equipment would be $32,804.50, Price guaranteed until 9/15/74. Motion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Ward that the Finance Committee start entering into a contract with 3M Business Products Sales, Inc. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Becker to suspend rules for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on the floor. Following a discussion by the County Board members and District Attorney Owen Williams a motion was made by Superv. Hop to purchase the equipment and to authorize the Finance Committee to draw the funds from the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds if legally possible or from the General Fund. The discretion to purchase the microfilm equipment is left with the Finance Committee And District Attorney whether to purchase. The purchase price not to exceed the amount of $32,804.50. 2nd by Superv. Luckwalat. Roll call vote taken by the Clerk resulted in 27 yes and 2 no. Notion carried. chairman Anderson announced that Charles Grant, Sheriff of St. Croix County was named Police Officer of the year by the loth District American Legion. -4- Superv. Boche called on Chairman Anderson to recognize Mrs. Ahrens and Mrs. Reep in attendance. Superv. Ward stated that after listening to Mr. Schaeffer, he felt the Bicycle Trail program should be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation of Federal Funds available. Superv.. Ward moved that the Bicycle�Trail Resolution be referred to the Highway Committee for further study and report at the next Session. 2nd by Superv, Rivard. After discussion by County Board members, motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced the names of the County Board members that will serve on the newly established Personnel Committee who had been recommended to him from the following committees: Highway- Superv. Milton Meinke Law Enforcement- Superv. Felix Rivard General Services- Superv, Howard Wilcox Social Services-- Superv. Lawrence Bogut Unified Board- Superv. Vern Nelson Ex Officio Finance--Superv, Seymour Dahm Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that these names be confirmed. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that the first meeting will be called by Superv. Meinke and he will notify them of the date. Affirmative Action Program: Superv. Kellaher requested that the affirmative Action program be under the jurisdiction of the new Personnel Committee. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to refer the Affirmative Action Program to the Personnel Committee. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS Resolution # 64: Local Government Resolution regarding Emergency Operations Plan in St. Croix County. 'Motion by Superv. Olson to suspend rules for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. 2nd by Superv. Holmes. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Olson, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt Resolution # 64. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to dispense with first reading on Resolution pertaining to 55 mile per hr., speed limit on State and County Highways and to study Interstate System and to allow Townships to establish lower than 55 miles per hour limits. All County Board members had copies of the Resolution. Motion carried. Resolution # 65: County owned Highway vehicles. Referring back to Resolution # 37 on County Highway marked cars, Resolution # 65 amends Resolution # 37 dated 6/25/74 to read that all vehicles under the jurisdiction of the St. Croix County Highway Department be clearly marked "St, Croix County Highway Department",or "St. Croix County Highway Patrols'. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe to suspend rules for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on the floor. 2nd by Superv, Hop. Motion carried. Superv. Rivard moved to suspend reading as all members had copies and to adopt Resolution # 65. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher, Motion carried. R.esoltition # 66: Delegation of authority under Sect. 59.01-St. Croix County Department of Social Services for 1975 contracts. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 24d by Superv. Bogut to suspend rules for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt Resolution 66. Motion carried. Superv. Wilcox announced that he had been contacted by Mr. Piere Dubois, newly elected president of the Explorer Post of St. Croix County Boy Scout Organization of America. Mr. Dubois of Roberts had indicated that he would like to use the buildings and grounds owned by St. Croix County, formerly the Nike Base. Superv. Wilcox would like to inform Mir. Dubois that he can meet with the County Planning and Zoning Committee. Chairman Anderson stated that this was the purpose of purchasing the property and this would be the procedure to meet with the Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Committee. Superv. Rock informed Superv. Wilcox that the Planning Committee's next meeting would be September 18, at- P.M. F� 7er P- rn . Superv. Thompson announced that the State Manpower Office Director, Mr. Everett has informed the Extension Education Committee that the State salary for the Manpower Agent, Jeff Scheel will be exhausted in July of 1975 and Superv. Thompson moved that the Manpower Agent's Office be transferred from Extension Education Committee to jurisdiction of the Finance. and Budget Committee effective immediately for 1975 budget planning purposes. 2nd by Superv. Pierson. Motion carried. -5_ District Attorney Owen Williams announced that under the open meeting law all meeting notices and agendas must be published. Publications must be publishedi lst reading of Resolution pertaining to a full time Assistant to the District Attorney9 authorizes to transfer $6500,00 from General Fund to District Attorney budget for full time assistant and other temporary help. Chairman Anderson referred the Resolution to the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee for next Session. Superv. Olson moved to adjourn. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Motion carried. Adjournment at 5:45 P.M. Norman E. Anderson Chairman, County Board Respectfully submitted by F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk The next meeting of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be October 22, 1974 at 9:30 A,M.