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ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SESSIONS
NCUEMBER 12 & 13, 1974
Compiled by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson.
INVOCATION: Rev. Carl Jensen-- Congregational Church, Roberts
ROLL CALL ® by Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, BY ALL PRESENT.
Minutes of previous Session to be accepted as written and mailed to each member.
AENOUNCEMENTS:
1. Admonition and Rule 19 to be read by Chairman.
2. Acknowledge Parking Stickers.
3. Introduce any distinguished guests present.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. REPORTS®
1. Report an bills paid to Mr. Lee -- Superv. Blakeborough
2. Insurance Survey -- Finance Committee
3. Rules & Regulations of County Board - General Services CoDrISSAN
B. RESOLUTIONS 2nd READING FOR ACTION AT THIS TIME:
1.
Mid -Decade Census ®® General Services
2.
Re -Zoning Janice Tangen property ® Comprehensive Planning, Zoning
CommLlttee
3.
Destroying documents of Register-Of9eeds -- Finance Committee
4,
Expenses for County Planner ®® Comprehensive Planning Comm.
5.
Reconstruction of Juvenile System Personnel Committee--,Wt�
6.
Transfer of money for Micro -Film Finance Committee
7.
Signing of Bikeways -® Highway Comm.
8.
Revenue Sharing funds f or Harmon Bridge & Matter Bridge ®w Highway Coix-a.A_
9.
County Traffic Patrol Officers -® Highway Committee lot_�
10.
Retention of employee reaching Age 65 ®® Highway Committee
11.
Road School ®® Highway Committee
11.
County Aid for Bridge Construction -- Highway & Bridges Comm.
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13.
Transfer of Highway Funds -- Highway Comm.
14.
Funds for County Trunk Highway Systems -- Highway & Bridges Comm.
15.
Petioning for Advance of STH Const. Allotments -® Highway Ccwua.
16.
Allocation of State Trunk Highway Allotment a® Highway Comm.
9:30 A.M. November 12th
1., Report of Springsted Inc. ®® Kingsley Forness
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10:00 A.M. November Atli
Presentation and adoption of 1975 Budget Auditor James Steel Superv. Dahm
-APPEARANCES BEFORE BOARD: November 12th- 2:00 P.M.
1. Treasurer's report -- Francis Powers Y_V�
2. Study proposal for merger of County Patrol & Sheriff's Department -- D.-A. Williams
APPEARANCES BEFORE BOARD: November 13th 2:00 P.M.
1. Soil & Water Conservation Speech Winner, Cindy Merritt ®- R. J. Luckwa!04�
2. Labor Relations - Contract Negotiations Seminar -- Dennis Domack
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NEW BUSINESS
CORRESPONDENCE
RIFORTS:
1. Report of Assessors on Dog Listings.
2. Dog Claims for Damage to Animals.
3. Claims of Doctors, submitted County Judge to County Clerk.
4. Personal property charge backs
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REPORTS-.
5. illegal Taxes V/
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COH'I'LITTEHE ILEPORTS:
Unified Board
2. Comprehensive Plaz-Laing' Zon*n rk
in & Pas Committee
3. General Services Committee ,
4. Highway Committee
5. Personnel Committee
Finance, Building & Bonds CoM 'tteelz
f. Law Enforcement Committee �
b. Extension & Education Committe
9. Social Services Committee ✓
10. Any other Committee reports
RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
1. Iperease price of meals at the Jail and Law Enforcement Committee
2. Transfer of Funds from Contingent fund
3® Temporary Loans
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ANY OTHER � BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD �11 -1
ADJOURINKENT
COFFEE MILL BE SERVE D AT 9:00 A.M.
Norman E. Anderson
Chair
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Two Day -Regular Session
Tuesday- November 12, 1974
Wednesday- November 13, 1974
9:30 A. M.
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Invocation by Rev. Carl Jensen, Congregational Church, Roberts, Wisconsin.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present, 1 absent. Superv,Lcwe was excused ur..t;1 noon.,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Motion was made by Superv.Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that the urinates of the
previous session be accepted a5 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 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 2 day
Courtesy Parking Stickers.
Chairman Anderson called the Board members attention to the Historical Brochures
at their desks. Chairman Anderson stated that Mr. Harold Weatherhead of New
Richmond had worked for seven or eights months on compiling information for the
Brochure. Chairman Anderson thanked the Historical Society for the nicely
compiled Brochures.
OLD BUSINESS
Superv, Blakeborough reported on a bill for Mr. Lee on electrical supplies in the
sum of $240.00 which was presented to the Fair Board. The bill was for equipment
andwas a legitimate bill paid for by the Fair Association. Superv. Boche
questioned who had charge of the Fair Grounds, the Fair Board or the Extension
Committee? Superv. Blakeborough felt the Fair Board has charge of the Fair Grounds
but the bills were presented to the Extension Committee for approval. Discussion
by Superve, Waldroff, Boche, Pierson and Wilcox regarding duties of the Committee,
Ch.ci.rman Anderson pointed out that the General Services Committee has been in
charge of bringing the duties of the Committees up to date.
Superv. Dahm, Chairman of Finance and Budget Committee reported that the
Insurance Survey is under way and that information regarding the Survey has been
placed on the desks of each Supervisor. Comments by Supervs. Pierson and Rivard.
Superv, Boche, Chairman of General Services Committee and Superv, Wilcox reported
that the Rules and Regulations of the County Board are still incomplete as they are
waiting for the Open Meeting Law, They hope to be able to make a presentation at
the next session.
Chairman Anderson called upon Mr. Kingsley Forness, Consultant from the Springsted
Inc., St. Pa -al.. Yr. Forness reported the consideration in selecting a Bank
';repository for t1 e cheaking account and investment handling for the year 1975, All
Banks in the County were invited to Bid on terms of minimum balance they would
require the County to keep in the checking account and the rate of interest they
would agree to pay on all idle funds of the County, an investment program, interest
rate to be kept keyed to Interest of Treasury Bills, Five Banks in the County
submitted bids to the Finance Committee. The best bid was submitted by the First
National Bank of New Richmond. They agreed to a zero minimum balance in the
checking account, would furnish the checks and deposit slips and would keep all
funds of the County invested at 1.37% over whatever the Treasury Bill is on the day
they make that investment. the next best bid was from the Bank of New Richmond,
Citzen State Bank of Woodville, State Bank of Hudson and Firs National Bank of
Hudson respectively, Recommendation is that the 1st N�)tional Bank of New Richmond
act as the County Depository for 1975. Comments by Supervs. Wilco_ and Luckwgldt.
District Attorney Williams will be drawing up a Resolution regarding the Bank
Depository.
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Chairman Anderson announced that business be set aside and call on Auditor James
Steel with the assistance of Superv. Dahm, Chairman of Finance and Budget Committee
to conduct the final Budget Review for 1975 as advertised fcr 10:00 A.M., November
12th Session,
Auditor Steel explained that the proposed individual 1975 budget requests are
shown on a gross basiseIf there are.any Off setting Revenues, they are noted in Re—
venues anticipated, the difference being the net cost to the County. He also
explained that a comparism of 1975 from 1974 would be difficult as the 1975 budget
reflects fringe benefit costs to the department rather than set up in separate
accounts for County share of fringe benefits. Before the review of the Budget
commenced, Supervs. Pierson and Wilcox questioned whether salaries were included in
the Budget and if so, were any salary increases included.. It was clarified that
all settled salaries were included in the budget but no salary increases for
unsettled negotiations were involved. Highway Cor°missioner, Ralph Brown stated
that the anticipated Highway Department salary increases were included in their
budget as has always been done in the past.
The Budget review started with the County Board account. Under the County
Board budget, Superv. Boche moved to reduce the County Board budget from $65,000.00
to $55,000.00 which would keep the budget the same as 1974. 2nd by Superv. Ward.
After discussion on the motion..b�, Auditcr Steel, Supervs, Wilcox, Ward, Anderson,
Pierson, OfKeefe, Dahm, Solum aid Best, it iaas pointed out that Fringe Benefit
in.creasesa higher cost of prating and anticipated increase in Committee work
accounts for increase in the Budget, Roll Call vote called for. Roll Call vote re4,
suited wi.th' 28 no. 2 ,yes. Motion was defeated.
A m0ti9D VaO Mdde by .Superv, Ward to reduce the County Board Budget to $63,000.00
from the proposed $65,000,00. 2nd by Superv. Boche. Roll Call voted resulted with
25 no, 5 yes. Motion was defeated. The County Board budget for 1975 remains at
$65,000,00 as proposed.
Under the Court Budget, Superv. Ryan questioned whether Supplemental Sal-,,J.es
were included in the budget; The supplements were included in the budget and a
Resolution will be presented to the County Board at this session for consideration.
Under the Juvenile Court Budget, $23,739.00 was proposed for 1975 for a proposed
ro-structure of Juvoi)il.e Justice Department. Superv. Boche moved that the $23,739.00
be elim-iria+,_d from the Budget. 2nd by Superv, Pierson. Motion carried.
Under the District Attorney budget, Superv. Boche moved to reduce the proposed
budget from $66,556.00 to $60,556.00. 2nd by Superv. Pierson. After discussion
the District Attorney explained the reason for the increase in his budget which
includes fringe benefits and additional personnel. Roll Call vote called for which
resulted in 27 no, 3 yes. Motion defeated.
Under the Survey proposed budget, a motion was made by Superv. Ward to delete the
Surveyor Account until the Resolution comes before the floor. 2nd by Superv. Boche.
After discussion, Superv. Afdahl explained the needs for a surveycr according to
State Statute and pointed out a map showing the progress report. Motion was
defeated.
Under the proposed Sheriffs budget a discussion was held by Supervs,Roc:k,0'76efe,
Boche, District Attorney Williams and Sheriff Grant, The proposed budget of
$187,185.00 remained the same as no action was taken.
Under County Library proposed budget of $79,558.00, Auditor Steel explained this
is arrived from a .25 % mill on valuations of Towns, Villages and Cities that do
not support their own Library.
Under the St. Croix —Pierce County Link Referral Program proposed, budget of
$1150.00, Superv, Boche moved to delete the $1150.00 from the Budget. 2nd by Superv.
Ward, After discussion a Roll Call vote was called for. Roll Cal! resulted in
19 no, 11 yes. Motion was defeated.
Under County Parks(Troy) proposed Anticipated Revenues of $3590.00, Superv, Rock
made a motion to reduce the Anticipated Revenue from $3500.00 to #2500.00. 2nd by
Superv. O'Keefe. Motion carried,
District Attorney Owen Williams announced that under the Open Meeting Law; he
would like permission from the County Board to present three Resolutions fcr
the Agenda at the November 13th Session and he will have it announced on the
radio, November 12th that these Resolutions"are to be considered:
#1: Zoning Moratorium Amendment,
#2: Establishing one position in the Sheriffs Department.
,#,3: Judges Supplemental Bill.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Pierson for a 2/3rds show of hands to
place on floor for 11/13/74. Motion carried.Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by
Superv. Lu kwaldt to put the three resolutions on the 11113 agenda and the
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District Attorney to have same announced on the radio for publication. Motion
carried.
Superv. Rock moved to recess for lunch until 1:15 P.M. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher.
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. none absent.
Chairman Anderson announced that a class from Hudson High School and their
teacher Mr. F'loriaa Cassutt was in attendance.
Referring back to the Anticipated Revenues for County Parks, Superv. Boche moved
that the action to decrease the County Park Revenues to $2500.00 be rescinded. 2nd
by Superv. Holmes. Motion carried.
Under the Zoning proposed Budget, the amount of $27,995.00 was changed to
$30,695.00 following a discussion. Superv. Rock explained that the position of
Civil Defense Director would be under the Zoning Department instead of under the
Sheriff's Department as previously planned. Information was received that under
the Sheriff, the Civil Defense would not receive any reimbursement from the State.
As the Civil Defense will remain under the Zoning Administration, it is necessary
for him to have an assistant in his Zoning Department and the increase in his
budget. Authorization of retaining of the present employee would have to come from
the Personnel Committee. He further stated that a Resolution will be presented
later at this session.
Under the Manpower Agent proposed Budget of $16,920.00 with anticipated Revenue
of $$, 000.00
Chairman Anderson explained this is budgeted by the State until LTuly 1974 and then.
the' County takes up the complete program. However, negotiations are being worked
with the State of Wisconsin and the Director in Eau Claire is authorized to fund
four Counties, and St. Croix County might be fully funded from July 1974 to
December 31, 1974. This information is forthcoming so it was suggested that
the proposed budget remain as presented.
Superv. Pierson made a motion to reconsider the action taken in the A. M. on the
Juvenile Court proposed budget. 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe. Superv. Wilcox explained
that two Resolutions had been presented to the Personnel Committee for consideration,.
First Resolution was a proposal by Judge Hughes to establish a Juvenile Justice
Systems. The Resol.uticn had a salary schedule for four .people attached to it,
An Intake Officer, Assistant Intake Officer, a full time Social Worker and a Part
time Social Worker. They were also presented with a Resolution which in part
states that a Committee shall be formed. Such Committee to be designated as St.
Croix County ChildrenIs Coordinating Committee. The Personnel Committee favored
the formation of a Committee to study the Juvenile Justice System, The Committee
was not in favor of recommending the Resolution for establishing the Juvenile
Justice System under the auspices of the St. Croix County Court for passage. He
further stated the attached salary sheet did not corespond with the proposed budget.
Discussion by Supervs. O?Keefe, Pierson, Ward, Best anal District Attorney Williams
regarding the two Resolutions presented to the Personnel Committee for their
consideration. Due to the change in the amounts of the Resolutions and the amount
of the proposed budget, Judge Hughes not being availabe to answer questions, it
was moved by Superv. Bcche, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to table the motion until tomorrow,
November 13th. Motion carried.
Superv. Pierson stated that he would like to se an Intake Officer in the Judges
office. Further discussion on the Juvenile Justice System was referred for
tomorrow, November 13th,
Auditor Steel then proceeded to present the Proposed Revenues.
Auditor Steel reported on the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Approximately
$213,000.00 are available and anticipated 1975 Federal Revenue Sharing is
$350.000.00 totaling $563,000.00 available for 1975•
Superv. Pierson moved that St. Croix County reduce the Tax Levy by $166,256.00
to be transferred from the Health Center fund. 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe. Motion
carried.
Chairman Anderson called on Dennis Domack to appear before the Board regarding
Labor Relations —Contract Negotiations Seminar. Mr. Domack announced that a
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Seminar was being held on December 2, and December 4, from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. in
the County Board room at the Court House, Hudson. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr.
Domack for his appearance.
Superv. Rock moved to recess for Committee work.
Chairman Anderson and Superv. Herman Afdahl, Chairman of the Highway Committee
presented an appreciation placque to former Capt. LuVerne J. Burke from the County
Board of Supervisors. Mr. Burke served the Highway Patrol from September 1, 1956 to
October 25, 1974. Mr. Burke thanked the County Board for the placque and stated
that he had thoroughly enjoyed working with the County Board, the Townships, Cities
and Villages of St, Croix County. He felt they had given him great cooperation.
Superv. Afdahl introduced Mr. James Roe as the new Captain of the Highway Traffic
Patrol.. Chairman Anderson welcomed Mr. Roe as the new Captain and thanked Mr. Burke
for his appearance.
Frances Powers, County Treasurer appeared before the Board and presented a
resume of the financial condition of .St, Croix County from the date of her
appointment as Treasurer in 1969 to the present time in 1974. Frances Powers served
as Deputy Treasurer since 1958. Motion by Superv, Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Cave to
accept the report from the County Treasurer. Motion carried, Chairman iinderson
thanked Frances Powers for her presentation,
Discussion was held regarding using Federal Revenue Sharing Funds by members of
the Board for roads in Glen Hills Park and anticipated County Jail repair work
and equipment. Motion was made by Superv. Wilcox the matter of the enlargement of
the generator plant at the County Jail be referred to the Law Enforcement Committee
for their recommendation and concurrently referred to the General Services Committee
for their consideration on Federal Revenue Sharing, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff, Motion
harried.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Sri 75: Pertained to favoring a mid --decade census and urges Wisconsin
Legislature and the Governor to support legislation as would be necessary to
accomplish such census. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt
Resolution # 75. Comments by Supervs. Lowe, Best and Boche. Motion carried.
Resolution # 76: Pertains to rezoning from Agriculture to Commercial the Janice
Tangen property in the Town of Springfield. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by
Blakeborough to adopt Resolution # 76. Motion carried.
Resolution it 77: Pertains to authorizing Register of Deeds to destroy all obsolete
documents pertaining to chattels antedating by 6 years, including final books of
entry. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adopt Resolution # 77.
Motion carried.
Resolution # 78: Pertains to transferring $300.00 from General Fund to Laxa.d Use
Planning Account to defray cost of operation of the office from August 19, 1974 to
December 31, 1974. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt
Resolution # 78. Roll Call vote called for, Roll Call resulted in 31 yes. Motion
carried,
Referring back to the one Resolution regarding the Juvenile Court System, a
discussion was held by Supervs. Wilcox, Meinke, O'Keefe, Chairman Anderson, Lowe
and District Attorney Williams. Motion by Superv. Lowe the Resolution pertaining
to the restructure of the Juvenile Justice System be tabled. 2nd by Superv.
Luckwaldt. Motion carried.
Resolution L# 79: Pertains to transfer of $32,804.50 from Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds to Court House Outlay for purchase of Microfilm equipment. Motion by Superv.
Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Roll Call vote called for. Roll Call resulted
with 30 yes. 1 absent. Motion carried.
Resolution # SO:Pertains to St. Croix County to begin to implement the "Bikeways
of St. Croix County" by signing approximately 190 miles of Highways in the County
as "Bike Routes," Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt
Resolution # 80. Motion carried.
Resolution pertaining to transfer of $60�000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing to
County Aid Road Construction Fund to replace the Harmon Bridge and the Matter
Bridge. Motion by Superv.Rock, 2nd by Superv. Olson to refer this Resolution to
the General Services Committee for their recommendation on Wednesday November 13th.
Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Boche to recess until 9:00 A.M., November
13th, Motion carried,
Wednesday A November 13, 1974
9:30 A. M.
Board reconvened at 9,00 A.M. by Chairman Anderson calling Board to order.
Roll Call by the Clerk, 31 present. None absent.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution # 82:Pertains to authorizing a Highway Enployee to continue working
after age 65 when deemed necessary read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard,
2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adopt Resolution # 82. Motion carried.
Resolution # 83:Pertains to authorizing the County Highway Committee and the
Chairman of the County Board to attend the Road Schools of the County Highway
Committeets Association read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. DeBoer, 2nd by Superv.
Holmes to adopt the Resolution. Motion by Superv. Wilcox to amend Resolution by
allowing only the Chairman of the Highway Committee and the Chairman of the
County Board to attend Road School. 2nd by Superv. Boche. A discussion was held
by the Board and a Roll Call vote called for on the t'Tilendment. Roll Call resulted
in 8 yes and 23 no. Amendment defeated. Motion carried on Resolution # 83.
Resolution �t84 :Pertains to County Kid Construction of Bridges per Statute
Sec. 81.38 aling $119,461.25 read by the Clerk. Moticn by Superv. Best, 2nd
by Superv. DeBoer to adopt Resolution # 84. Motion carried.
Resolution # 85: Pertains to providing for the Advance of Transfers of Construction
Fund in St. Croix County per Statute Sec. 84.03 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv,
Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt Resolution # 85. Motion carried.
Resolution # 86: Pertains to County Aid Construction and Maintenance during year
1975 per Statute Sec. 20.395 and Chapter 83 totaling $905,500.00 read by the Clerk.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt, Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson welcomed another High School class and their teacher Mr.
Florian Cassutt and explained to them that this pertion of the Session was adopting
Resolutions for funds to be in the 1975 budget.
Resolution # 87: Pertains for petitioning for advance of STH Construction allot—
ments in St. Croix County in the amount of $180,000.00 under Sec. 84.03, for
improvement of portions of S.T. Highway 64 between U. S.. Highway 63 and the East
County line read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff
to adopt Resolution # 87. Motion carried.
Resolution # 88: Read by the Clerk pertains to allocation of State Trunk Highway
allotment for St. Croix County in the amount of $106,295.00 for improvement of
S. T. Highway 64 between U.S. Highway 63 and East County line per Sec. 20.395 and
84.,03. The amount being unexpended balance from allotments of previous years..
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt, Motion carried.
Resolution -# 89: Read by the Clerk pertains to authorzing County Highway Committee
to purchase highway equipment pursuant to Sec. 83.015(2) of Wisconsin Statutes.
Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt Resolution # 89. Motion
carried.
Resolution # 90: Pertains to directing interpretation of the 90 day Land Use
Moratorium rand by the'Clerk.: The Zoning Administrator is directed to apply the
Moratorium in such manner as to avoid undue hardship to applicants. Also the
Zoning Administrator to consult, as necessary with the Comprehensive Planning,
Zoning and Parks Committee in intrepreting this directive. Motion by Superv. Lowe,
2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adopt Resolution # 90. Motion carried.
Superv. Pierson asked to read a letter from Mr. Sumner Bright, Director of the
St. Croix Health Center which didn't appear on the Agenda, Superv, Pierson
proceeded to read the letter pertaining to the matter of the appointment of a
Trustee for a term of three years. The present Trustee, Delbert Afdahlts term
expires 12/31/74. Chairman Anderson informed him the letter will appear under
ocrrespondence.
Resolution _# 91: Read by the Clerk pertains to creating one position of additional
Criminal Investigator —Dispatcher --Jailer in the Sheriff's Department and $12,128,67
to be added to the Sheriffs proposed budget for 1975. Motion by Superv. Rivard,
2nd by Superv. Waldroff for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on the floor. Motion
carried. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to adopt Resolution # 91.
Motion carried.
Resolution # 921 Read by the County Clerk pertains to wages and salaries of non—
elected departmental heads who are not represented by bargaining; units be reviewed.
Wednesday , November 13, 1974
9:30 A. M.
Board reconvened at 9..00 A.M. by Chairman Anderson calling Board to order.
Roll Call by the.Clerk, 31 present. None absent.
RESOLUTIONS
R,esolution 81: Read by the Clerk pertains to. the hiring of the Eight County Patrol Officers
from January 1 1975 thru December 31, 1975. Motion by-Superv. Afdahl to delete the name
cf LuVerne J. Burke and add the name Allan R. Strumke. 2nd by Superv, Wilcox. Motion'
carried. Motion by dSuperv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to .adopt Resolution # 81 as changed.
notion carried. - _
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Motion by Superv. Rock and 2nd by Superv. Kellaher for a 2/3rds show of hands to
p.%ace on the floor, Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv,
Hop to adopt. Motion carried, Chairman Anderson referred Resolution to PersoianeI
C c-mmitt ee .
Resolution # 93.' Read by the Clerk pertains to creating the position of Assistant
to the Zoning 7dministrat or and the sum of $10,800.00 authorized and appropriated
for the 1975 Zoning Department Budget Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv,.
Luckwaldt for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor, Motion carried. Motion
by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv, Lowe to adopt, Superv. Rock stated. that the
$10,800,00 includes salary and fringe benefits. Motion carried,
Resolution # 94: Read by the Clerk pertains to establishing Supplements for
Circuit Judge and County Judge for the year of 1975 in the amount of $3,000,00
per annum .for each. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt for a 2/3rds
show of hands to place on the floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Kellahe:,,,
2nd by Superv. Dahm to adopt Resolution # 94. Motion by Superv. Wilcox to amend
the Resolution to read $1,000,00 to the Circuit Judge and $3,000.00 to the County
Judge, to be paid on a monthly basis in 1975 or until such action is taken by the
State Legislature to discontinue supplements, 2nd by Superv,; Hop, Discussion was
held regarding the work loads of the Judges. Chairman Anderson called for a raise
of right hands to adopt the amendment to the Resolution. 9 in favor and 22 opposed.,
Amendment was defeated, :,tYr,erv, Ward moved to amend Resolution # 94 to read,
$3,000.00 to County Judge and $2,000,00 to Circuit Judge in monthly payments or
until as such action is taken by State Legislature to disc�.ntinue supplements.
2nd by Superv. Lowe. Roll Call vote called for by Superv, DeBoer. Roll Call
resulted in 15 yes and 16 no. Amendment was defeated.
Superv. Wilcox moved to amend Resolution # 94 to read $2,000,00 to County Ju-g e
and $1,000„00 to Circuit judge. 2nd by Superv. Ryan. Motion by Superv. Boche to
amend the amendment to read $2,000,00 to County Judge and $2,000,00 to the
Circuit Judge. 2nd by Superv. Best.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to recess until 1°00 P.M.
NOON RECESS
Board reconvened at 1:00 P.M. called by Chairman Anderson.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Best to set the Resolution aside
pertaining to Judges Supplements until County Board Committee members return to
the Session. Motion carried.
Superv. Afdahl announced that there would be a "Going Away Party" for LuVerne
Burke at the Coachman on November 19th, 1974 at 7.30 P,NI.
Mileage and Per Diem Report read by the Clerk totaling $2,116.32 for the 2 day
session. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Motion
carried.
Referring back to the Amendment presented by Superv. Boche regarding Judges
Supplements a Roll Call vote was called for. Roll Call vote resulted in 12 yes and
19 no, Amendment defeated.
Roll Call vote was called for on the amendment presented by Superv. Wilcox. Roll
Call resulted in 12 yet and 19 no. Amendment defeated.
Superv. Wilcox moved to amend Resolution # 94 to read $3,000.00 per annum to be
paid on a monthly basis to said Judges, for the year 1975 or until such supplements
are discontinued by the action of State Legislature. 2nd by Superv. Darn. Nlobion
carried. Amendment to Resolution # 94 adopted as amended. Roll Call vote resulted
with 16 yes and 15 no. Motion carried.
Resolution # 95, Read by the Clerk pertains to transfer $60,000.00 from Federal
Revenue Sharing Funds to County Aid Road Construction Fund for replacing Harmon
Bridge and Matter Bridge on County Trunk Q. Motion by Superv. iifdahl, 2nd by
Superv, Ryan to adopt, Motion carried. Superv. Waldroff moved for Roll Call
vote. 2nd by Superv. Rock. Roll Call vote resulted in 29 yes. 1 no and 1 absent.
Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from Robert L. Stonek, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council on
Criminal Justice to Norman E. Anderson, Chairman informing the request for funds
for District Attorney Para -Professional Assistant Program under the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Street Act of 1968 had been received and is undergoing staff
review read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd bey Superv. Holmes to place
letter on file, Motion carried..
2. Letter. from. John Margis,Jr., Cha.irma.n of Racine County Board of Supervisors
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indicating the desire of the attendance from St. Croix County at a meeting on
November 15th in Milwaukee relating to the internal organization of the Wisconsin
County Board Association read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv.
Rivard that the letter be placed on file. Superv. Rock revised his .Motion and
Superv. Ward be authorized permission to attend the meeting. 2nd by Superv. Knapp.
Motion carried.
3. Letter from John Radcliffe, Highway Safety Coordinator thanking the County Board
for their Resolution relating to the 55 mile an hour speed limit read by the Clerho
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to place letter on file. Motion
carried.
4. Letter from Sumner Bright, Director of St. Croix Health Center pertaining to
the expiration of Delbert Afdahl trustee. Term expires 12/31/74 read by the Clerk,
Discussion by Supervs. Pierson, Wilcox and Rock. Chairman Anderson referred the
letter to the Personnel Committee.
REPORTS
Assessor Dog Services:
Payment of Assessors that have listed dogs in their individual Townships, Villages
and Cities pursuant to Sec. 174.06 of Wisconsin Statutes read by the Clerk. Amo"Lqt
claimed totaled $517.95. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Dahm to accept
the report. Motion carried.
Dog Damage Claims;
Dog damage to animals sent in by individual County residents reed by the Clerk.
Total allowed by the County $1,530.50. Motion by Superv. Rcck, 2nd by Superv. Best
to accept the report. Motion carried.
Law Enforcement Claims for Doctors read by Clerk pertains to payment to Doctors
for examination for commitment to University Hospitals totaling $110.00. Motion
by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to accept the report. Motion
carried.
Personal Property Charge Backs for the year 1974 to the Towns, Villages and Cities
for delinquent 1972 Personal Property Taxes subriitted by the Treasurer and read
by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Hop to allow the Charge
Backs. Motion carried.
Illegal Taxes to be charged back to the Town, Villages and Cities sumbitted by the
Treasurer and read by the Clerk, Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv.
Luckwaldt to return the Charge Backs. MA ion carried,
Chairman Anderson called on Superv. Luckwaldt who, in turn, requested Glenn
Bartelt, 4H Club Agent to introduce Cindy Merritt of the Baldwin —Woodville Junior
High School, Mr. Bartelt informed the Board that Cindy Merritt was the Soil and
Water Conservation Speech Winner at the area contest in Menomii�j,e. He also
introduced Cindyls parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Merritt before she presented her
speech. The title of her speech "Victory Over Troubled Waters." Chairman Anderson
then thanked Cindy for her presentation and wished her good lack at the State. A
standing ovation was given to Cindy by the Board members and others present.
Chairman Anderson called on Mr. John Scderb@rg of New Richmond, who in turn,
introduced Mr. Tom Bell, Attorney from New Richmond. Mr. Bell has been assisting
the " Restore Our Willow Committee" for formation of the Upper Willow River
Rehabilitation District. Mr. Bell explained the Chapter 301 Law of 1973 allows
areas of the State to form together for the purpose of cleaning of lakes or inland
lake rehabilitation. Mr. Bell filed a map of the area and the signed petitions of
2102 land owners in the area with the County Clerk. He stated that within 30 days
after filing these petitions with the Clerk, a Public Hearing be held. Questions
were presented to Mr. Bell by Supervs. Wilcox, Ward, Luckwaldt, Hop, Rock, Pierson,
DeBcer, Thompson, Boche and OlKeefe, Chairman Anderson referred this to the
County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to hold a hearing within0 days.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mir. Soderberg and Mr. Bell for their presentation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Superv. Pierson reported for the Unified Board that contract settlements have
not been completed.
Superv. Afdahl reported the Highway Department has had a good year and the road
work that had been set up was accomplished.
Superv. Meinke reported that the Personnel Committee was still working on Labor
negotiation and hoped to report with more �nformati;n a+ '%he -'ecember- :Session,
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Superv. Rivard reported that the Lpw Eaforcom�;nt Cozm4lttee had interviews on the
30th of October to replace Tom McLaughlin, deceased. The Committee chose 3
applicants out of nine and left the discretion of the three to Sheriff Grant.
Superv. Thompson reported for Extension and Education Committee that they have
received the resignation from one office girl effective December 31, 1974. He also
reported that the progress of Darn Site # 6 is slow in being completed due to
shortages of construction material.
Superv. Bogut reported that the Social Services has not completed their contract
with the State. They have replaced two employees after resignations of Lorraine
Meath and Judy Cameron. They have asked for two more employees due to work load,
if the State grants it.
Superv. Dahm reported that a meeting is being called for the Communications
Study Committee to meet this month and will report at the December session.
Superv. Rock reported for Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee.
He stated that a Resolution had been passed today al.lrt.,Ting the Moratorium to be
more flexiable and he felt the County Planner was doing a fine job. He has made
himself available to the Towns, Villages and Cities to answer their problems. He
reported that they had held a meeting on the Cylon Wildlife area.
Chairman Anderson thanked all the Supervisors for their reports.
Superv. Rock moved to recess for 15 minutes. 2nd by Superv, Lowe. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTIONS
1st Readings:
Resolution,pertains to creating a Committee to study Law Enforcement agencies road
by the Chairman. Held for next Session.
Resolution pertains to the proposed Cylon Wildlife Area in St. Croix County. A
discussion by Supervs. Rock, Lowe, Wilcox, Thompson, Hop and District Attorney
Williams. After discussion the District Attorney advised the County Board could
be open for legal action if they act on this Resolution today as it had not been
published for public input. Instead of a Resolution, Superv. Wilcox will draw up
a letter to the D.N. R. recommending that hunting with rifles be prohibited with-
in the Cylon Wildlife Brea to be signed by the Supervisors.
Motion by Superv. Pierson to reduce the $100,000.00 from the General Fund
surplus by $23,739.00. 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt. Motion carried.
Resolution t4 96: Pertains to the adoption of the 1975 Budget read by the Clerk.
Total 1975 Tax Levy $1,756,114.01. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt
to adopt. Roll Call vote resulted in 29 yes, 1 no. 1 absent. Motion carried.
and Resolution # 96 adopted,
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Resolution pertaining to increasing costs of meals provided to prisoners from $1.00
to $1.25 per meal read by the Clerk. Resolution held for next session.
Resolution pertaining to authorizing the Finance and Budget Committee to transfer
funds from the Contingent Fund when necessary as stated in Sec. 65.90(B).Resolution
held for next session.
Resolution pertaining to Temporary Loans read by the Clerk. Resolution held for
next session.
Resolution pertaining to appointment of a Committee to be designated as St. Croix
Children►s Service Coordinating Committee read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv.
Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that this Resolution be referred to Personnel
Committee for recommendation. Discusl6ion by Supervs. Pierson, Rock and Solum.
Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Blakeborough, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to adjourn at 4:35 P.M.
Motion carried.
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 December
10th, 19?4 at 9z3O A. MA