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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-22-1974St. Croix County Board Of Regular Session Tuesday - October 22, 9:30 A. M. t{ Supervisors 1974 Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Donald L. Docken, Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson Roll Call by the Clerk. 31 present. 0 absent. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag by all present. It was moved by Superv. Waldroff and 2nd by Superv. Kellaher 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; 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 soi 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 some 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. Superv. Kellaher introduced Alderman Leonard Seilstad from the City of New Richmond, representing the Mayor of New Richmond. Alderman Seilstad will appear before the board regarding the New Richmond Sanitary Land Use Program. Chairman Anderson welcomed Mr. Seilstad to the County Board Session. Chairman Anderson announced that November 5th was Election Day and that Court House Employees had questioned whether it would be a Legal Holiday for the Court House et tetra. After a short discussion, motion by Superv. Wilcox, 2nd by Superv, Lowe that the question be referred to the Personnel Committee for a decision, Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS: The following resolutions which were read at the Septmeber loth Session were presented at this Session for action. :Pertainin 67 #r Resolution Y 1�� g to 55 MPH Speed Limit on State and County roads and to allow Towns to establish lower than 55 MPH limit read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt Resolution ## 67. Motion carried. Superv. Boche announced that the General Services Committee decided that no action should be taken on the Resolution pertaining to cbntinuous Federal-Support r of Community Action Agencies. Resolution was placed on file. C Resolution ## 68:Pertaining to notification requirements for Emergency Meetings ,46 �o favoring a change in Wisconsin Statute 59-04(2) read by the Clerk. Comments by 1 Supervs, Wilcox, Lowe and Rivard. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd. by Superv. Boche ' to adopt Resolution ## 68. Motion carried.. Resolution # 69Pertains to sale of County property to the City of New Richmond for Sanitary Land Use purposes, read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adopt Resolution. Superv. Ward requested that in,as much as Mr. Seilstad is at the Session representing the Mayor from the City of New Richmond, he would like to ask 'him a few questions, Superv. Kellaher called upon Mr. Seilstad to appear before the Board to answer any questions. Mir. Seilstad explained the need for the purchase of this property for Sanitary Land Use purposes. Questions and comments were presented regarding the County Health Center and County Farm having free use of the Sanitary Landfill and whether the surrounding municipalities would be allowed to use the Landfill at a fee were presented by Supervs. Ward, Lowe, Solum, Rock, Boche, 0?Keefe and District Attorney Williams. Superv. Wilcox stated that being this Resolution was having its 1st reading, it needed a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Superv. Pierson moved for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe. Motion carried. The previous moficn by Superv, Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Waldvof" to adopt Resolution t/ 2 Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Seilstad for his appearance, PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW 10:15 A.M. Chairman Anderson announced that at this time the Board would proceed with the review of the Preliminary Proposed Budget for 1975. Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee and Auditor James Steel presented the Preliminary Proposed Budget Review. Mr. Steel explained the new procedure of setting up the Budget for 1975. This preliminary hearing is dCaling with net cost to the County only. The Budget does not include any salary increases if the negotiations have not been completed. Chairman Anderson excused Supervs. Best, Luckwaldt and Solum from the meeting as they had previously requested to be excused. They had other civic duties to take care of in the County. Chairman Anderson announced being there were no further questions or suggestions pertaining to the proposed Budget Review, the regular business of the Board would continue. Resolution # 70:Pertains to transfer of $6,500,00 from General Fund to District Attorney Account for salary of a full time Assistant District Attorney for 1974 read by the Clerk. Motion'by Superv, Rock; 2nd by Superv. Dahm to -adopt Resolution # 70._ Roll Call vote called for by Chairman Anderson resulted in 28 yes, 3 absent. Motion carried. Resolution # 70 adopted. Superv. Dahm announced that the Insurance Survey of the County has not been completed. This will be reported on at the next Session. MILEAGE AND PEA, DIEM_ The Mileage and Per Diem expenses were read by the Clerk for todays session totaled $957.65. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv, Kellaher to accept. Motion carried. The Quarterly General Claims Report of Mileage and Per Diem for Committee work was read by the Clerk totaling $5,957.09. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Rock to accept. Motion carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EL2UALIZATION The report of the Committee on Equalization in the total valuation of $466,$53,010 was read by the Clerk. The 1974 valuation had an increase of approximately 23.47%. Superv. Boche gave a report from General Services Committee oTl-regarding the Equalization and he also read two Resolutions as first readings. Both Resolutions will be presented at the next Session. Motion by Superv. Wilcox, 2nd by Superv; Rock that the report on Equalization be accepted. Motion carried. Superv. Kellaher reported on the Affirmative Action Program. He reported that it was necessary now for the County Board to adopt the program in order to carry out the policies. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to -adopt. Motion carried. Superv. Rock moved to adjourn for lunch. 2nd by Superv. DeBoer. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board reconvened at 1:15 P.M. and called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 31 present. 0 absent. Chairman Anderson stated a 15 minute recess would be held for Committee work, Board redonvened at 1:30 by call of the chair. Superv. Boche questioned the payment of a bill at the Fair Grounds. He also questioned where the responsibility lies for payment of bills. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Knapp that a search be made of these bills paid to Mr., Lee and find out where this bill was paid and by whom. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson suggested that the Agriculture Committee and Fair Committee secretaries meet with the County Clerk to investigate the matter. Chairman Anderson read a letter from Congressman Thomson thanking the County Board for their action taken for assistance to farmers in St. Croix County, on crop damage. Letter placed on file. NEW BUS IIUESS First ReadinE Resolution pertains to allowing Register of Deeds to destroy all obsolete documents pertaining to chattels antedating by 6 years, including final books of entry read by the clerk, Held for next session. t y _ 3 w Resolution pertains to establishing the finances for the office of County 11 Planner in the sum of $300.00 for 1974 read by the Clerk. Held for next Session. Resolution # 71: Pertains to a building on County owned land in unincorporated Village of Cylon. Said building be razed by St. Croix County and the debris from said razing be removed by St. Croix County and the said lots be advertised for sale by public bid read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. OlKeefe, 2nd by Superv. Rock for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried, Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Wilcox to adopt Resolution ## 71. Motion carried. Resolution pertaining to rezoning from Agriculture to Commercial the following `yq. described land: S14 rods of W22.5 rods of the W2 of the Wf of SWI of Sec. 14- 29-15. Superv. Ward asked Superv. Blakeborough, Town of Springfield to explain the purpose of the rezoning. Superv. Blakeborough stated that the owner of the land plans to have a cheese house and small grocery store, Held for next session. Resolution # 72: Pertains to appropriating and transferring funds of $4100.00 for repair of Dam on Lake Mallalieu. Motion by Superv. Wilcox, 2nd by Superv. Holmes for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on the floor' Motion carried. Comments by Supervs, Ward] Wilcox] OlKeefe, Solum, Hopj Rock and District Attorney Williams. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Wilcox to adopt Resolution # 72. Roll call vote called for by Chairman resulted in 31 yes and 0 nayes. Motion carried. �ER,BOiVN.�, APPE�,,IC� Chairman Anderson called on Superv, Thompson. Superv. Thompson in turn called upon Gerald Bretl, Agriculture Agent from University of Wisconsin Extension. Mr, Bretl gave a presentation and recognition award and placTue to Norman t. Anderson for his efforts in furtherance of Extension Education Programs in St. Croix°County, Appreciation was also extended by the County Board of Supervisors. Chairman Anderson expressed his appreciation for the honor given,bim and thanked" -the University Extension Members and County Board Members.' Chairman Anderson called upon Professor Richard Lehman, University of Wisconsin Extension at Madison. Mr. Lehman explained that he had been working with the Zoning Administrator and the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee tc repeal and re. ---enact the Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance for St. Croix County. Under the new Land Uso Ordinance package, new rules are established and he explained how they are to be enacted and how to implement the rules in line with current County needs. A discussion was held by Supervs. Ward, Boche, Solum, Rock, Wilcox and Afdahl. Superv. Rock commendend Professor Lehman for his presentation,. Superv. Rock moved that the Ordinance be adopted as a package. 2nd by Superv. Pierson. 'Superv. Wilcox moved that an amendment be made in the Zoning Ordinance that the word "District" be used uniformly throughout instead of word "Zones". Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that Ordinance be effective 11/15/74. Roll call vote called for resulted in 31 yes. 0 no, County Ordinance passed. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Professor Lehman for his appearance. District Attorney Owen Williams informed the County Board that the Re --apportion- ment Law Suit City of Hudson vs F. Verna Stohlberg, County Clerk has been dismissed by Judge Doyle of Madison. Superv, Waldroff thanked the County Board members for the gift that had been presented to him and his new wife. k „ FIRST _READING - Resolution pertaining to a request to restructure the Juvenile Justice System ° as pertains to delinquent children as provided for in Sec. 48.06(2a). Chairman Anderson called on Judge Hughes to appear before the Board. Judge Hughes gave a detail explanation on the basic proposal. He also presented a proposed budget for a Juvenile Court program.. Questions and comments by Supervs. Lowe, Rock and Dahm. Chairman Anderson referred the Resolution to the Personnel Committee to report back at next session. A letter read by Chairman Anderson from Mark M. Flick, Detention Supervisor, Division of Corrections regarding inspection of County Jail. Letter placed on file. Chairman Anderson introduced Richard Flynn, Assistant Administrator from the Sheriffs Department. Mr. Flynn read a letter from Sheriff Grant relating to the operation of the County Jail. In this letter Sheriff Grant recommended to hire two investigators and two radio operators. After discussion, a motion was made by Superv. Solum that the Personnel Committee make a study to combine the Traffic Police and the Sheriffs Department. After some discussion it was moved by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to table Superv. Solum's motion, Motion carried, - 4 - District Attorney Williams explained and gave information to the Board regarding the case loads which does entail a lot of work and manpower need for investigation work in the Sheriff's Department. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept Mr. Flynnts report. Motion carried. Superv. Dahm requested that the Law Enforcement Committee send their recommenda- tion to the Finance Committee for budgetary purposes. Superv. Rivard confirmed that the Law Enforcement Committee would study and comply with Superv. Dahm's request. Motion by Superv. Wilcox that the Law Enforcement Committee would refer their recommendation to the Finance Committee for the additional personnel in the Sheriffts Department. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Motion carried. FIRST READING Resolution pertaining to purchase of microfilm in the sum of $32,504.500 held for next Session. Superv. Rock moved to dispense with the lst reading of the Highway Resolutions as all members had copies at their desks. 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe. Motion carried. Held for next session. RESOLUTIONS Resolution # 73:Pertains to rezoning from Residential to Agriculture on the following land: E 1/2 bf SW 1/4 of Sec 18-28-R20-19w Town of Troy read by the Clerk. Superv. Rock moved for 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. 2nd by Superv. Holmes. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Lowe; 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution # 74: Pertains to purchase of Pine Lake Park from the Towns of Hammond and Erin Prairie for inclusion in the St. Croix County Park system read by the Clerk. Purchase price $2.00 to be transferred from General Fund. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Boche for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on the floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Solum, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt Resolution. Motion carried. Superv, Kellaher moved to adjourn. 2nd by Superv, Lowe. Motion carried. Adjournment at 5:40 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 November 12th and 13th, 1974 at 9:30 A. M.