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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-22-1971A G E N D A SPECIAL SESSION ST. CROIK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY - DECEI�BER 22,, 1971 9:30 A. M. Special Session called to order by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson. Invocation: Roll Call by Clerk. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. CORRESPONDiIiCE: Letter of appreciation from First National Bank of New Richmond. PURPOSE OF SPECIAL SESSION: A. To complete re -districting for St. Croix County. REPORTS: I. State Insurance coverage for St. Croix County. - W. J. Ewald, Aissist. Manager State Insurance Fund. 2. Employees Health Insurance -- By Insurance Cormnittee. 3. Union Negoatiation for 1972. 4. Bldg. Committee report on Jail Chairman Seymour Dahm. 5. County -Wide Housing Authority (Federal) -- Willard Olsen 6. Glen Hills Watershed report. 7. State Patrol unification Superv. Best. L--- UNFI1\JISH41'D BUSINESS. NEW' DUSINESS. ADJOURNMENT. (Presentation of above 'Agenda by Chairman Anderson not necessarily in this order) J. Gifford Nelson St. Croix County Clerk F. Verna Stohlberg Deputy Clerk ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURPOSE - RE -DISTRICTING OF ST, CROP COUNTY DEC110ER 220 1971 -- 9:30 A,M. Board called to order by. Chairman, Norman E. Anderson. Roll Call by Clerk. 30 Supervisors present Chairman asked for a moment of Silent Prayer in memory of former mabers. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Letter of Appreciation from the First National Bank of Hudson, read by Clerk. 2. Christmas Greetings form Springsted, Inc. read by Chairman. Chairman Anderson welcomed guests: Alderman-Hallen from the City of Hudson, and Mrs Heiting from the League of Women Voters. Purpose of this Special Session is re -districting and Chairman Anderson called on Willard Olsen, Res. Dev. Agent, who requested the Re -districting Committee to make a presentation of the 2 Plans: PLAN I. 31 Supervisors 20 Distrcts. PLAN II. 30 Supervisors - 21 Districts. Considerable discussion was held regarding the Supervisory situation in the City of Hudson. Comments by Supervs. Best, Rock, Lowe, Sandeen, Hop and Rivard. Hudson City Councilwoman, Hallen, reported that the City of Hudson Council favor- ed ans would recommend 5 Supervisors to represent Hudson. Superv. Ryan explained how the Committee tried to keep from splitting lines in all Municipalities to equalize as closely as possible number of Supervisors per district. Motion by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv. De Boer to have a secret ballot on Plans I and II. Superv. Lowe called for a Roll Call vote. Superv. Pierson moved they have the Dis;,rict Attorney's opinion as to whether they can have a Secret Ballot or not., 2nd by Supeev. Vehrs. Discussion followed and the Dist. Attly. presented his opinion. He was of the opinion that the actions of i% governing body is open to the Public therefore a secret ballot is improper. `T-he people have a right to know how his representative voted. Superv. Lowe GtAted that they are elected by the people and should therefore go by a Roll Call vote. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist that the motion for a Secret Ballot be amended to have a Roll Call vote on Plans I and II. Motion carried. Amendment on original motion adopted. The Clerk was instructed to take a Roll Call vote. Result of Vote. Plan I -- 10 Yes and 20 No.. Plan II -- 20 Yes and 10 No. Plan II adopted. Superv. Dahm explained that the State Insurance Coverage for St. Croix County with Mr W. J. Ewald, Aissit. Manager, had to be posponed until next Session due to not wnough Insurance information gathered for the Committee. No recommendations could be given regarding Employees Health Insurance until next Session. Superv. Kellaher and Afdahl announced that Union Negoatiati.ons were being held over until January as the Committees and Union have come to a stand -still regarding 5.5%, Phase II raises plus fring benefits. The Committees are waiting for a decision. Chairman Anderson announced time should be taken to recognize a distinguished Board Member, Wm. Thompson who has been named "Watershed Man of the Year" by the Watershed Committee of the State Association of Soil and Water Conservation Dist- ricts and the Soil and Water Conference at Wausau, Wise. on December g, 1971. Superv. Thompson thanked the Committee that has worked with him and the County Board for the financial backing and their assisatance to make this all possible. The Board adjourned for Committee meetings at 10:40 A.M.. The Board re -called to order by Chairman Anderson at 11:30 A.M. - 2 - Superv. Rivard reported on the County Jail and informed the Board that the architect from Hirsch and Stev=s had Blue Prints sent to the Undustrial Commission for approval and should be back shortly, Further discussion was held regarding plans for re -modeling the Old Courthouse, Comments by Supervs. Vehrs, Rock, Dahm and Rivard and Chairman Anderson. No action taken. Superv. Heffron questioned the Status of the Radio Tower at Glenwood City. A discussion followed by Cap't. LuVerne Burke and Supervs. Arnquist and Lowe. Willard Olsen displayed a Brochure to be used as a County Advertising Medium. He then procded to report on County -Wide Housing Authority (Federal), Discussion followed by Supervs. Lowe, Rock and Rivard. Housing Authorities are presently located in our Communities. 1 in Hudson, 1 in Woodville, 1 in River Falls and 1 in New Richmond. Housing Authority is looking for larger Housing population by County population rather than by Local Communities. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Hop recommending that the Housing Authority Program be given to the Regional Planning and Zoning Committee to study. Carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs to adjaurn for lunch until 1:15 P.m.. Board re -convened at 1:15 P.M. and called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll call by Clerk, All members present, Glen Hills Watershed Report was given by Superv. Thompson.. Bathing Beach is completed. Bids are let for Scenic overlook at Dam Site #10. Easement on Dam #7 and #$ have been secured. Hired a Park Foreman and Park Work commencing employment November 1, 1971. Interior of the House has been repaired and a furnace installed. Spent about $2,500.00 on the House. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by"Superv, Vehrs to accept Superv. Thompson's report. Motion carried and report accepted, County Hospital Committee Chairman Afdahl, reported that a statement from the City of New Richmond for Sewer should be discussed. Superv. Dahm reported that the City of New Richmond has a deficit of $17,520.00 to collect for the Sewer project on East side of County Hospital. Superv. Kelleaher asked the Hospital Supit. Bright to explain. A lengthy discussion prevailed regarding the original negoatiations of $35,000.00 hook-up charges and $17,520.00 Lateral. City of New Richmond Engineer designed the Lateral. Comments by Count Hospital Trustees, Supervs. Lowe, Bogut Sandeen,.Arnquist and Hop. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that the Hospital Committee and Financial Committee meet together to study and recomm- end to the County Board later in the Session. Motion carried. Report of Mileage and Per.Diem of County Board members for this one day Session read by Clerk. notion to accept report by Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Lowe, Report accepted. R E S O L U T I O N S RESOLUTION #1. Resolved to change rate charged to Boarding prisoners in St, Croix County Jail from $5.00 to $6.00 per day. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to have a 2/3rd show of hands. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. OfConnell to adopt Resolution #1. Motion carred. Resolution adopted. RESCLUTION #2 Ordinance concerning board and maintenance of Huber Law Prisoners. Effective under this Ordinance Huber Law Prisoners in the St. Croix County Jail who have gainful employment shall pay the full per capita maintenace and cost for board as fixed a;.nually by the St. Croix County Law 'enforcement Committee. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt tit have a 2/3rds show of hands. Carried. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Sandeen to adopt Resolution #2. Motion evrr"ied. Resolution adopted. -3- RESOLUTION #r'3 Resolved that with respect to earnings paid on or after January 1, 1972 to participating employees of the St. Croix County Highway Department and Traffic Police Dept. St. Croix County shall pay to Wisconsin Retirement Fund in lieu of an equal amount of the retirement contributions required to be deducted from earnings of such participating employees and amount equal to 42% of the total earnings of such participating employees. Further resolved that the above shall remain in effect for 1 year only and shall terminate December 31, 1972. Motion by Superv. Arnquist, 2nd by Superv, Ryan to have a 2/3rd show of hands. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Goodwin to adopt Resolution #3. Discussion by Supervs. Lowe, Arnquist and Reinke. Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION #4 St. Croix Adjustments.. County Department of Social Serviced Compensation Schedule & Salary Whereas a new Code -Health and become effective Whereas, the sation schedule f resolved that St. schedule (minim um Motion by Superv. Vehrs', 2nd by Superv, Lowe to have a 2/3rd show of hands. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt Resolution A. Motion carried. Resolution adopted. Superv. Pest reported on State Patrol unification, he called on the State Highway Dep't. at Eau Claire and found very good cooperation and felt that the Public relations should not be jeopardized between County and State. In St. Croix County, a State car does travel in the County but it is'a coded car and the Sheriff's D p't. and County Highway Patrol are aware at all times where this State car is locaEed. It is a State Law and Superv. Hest did not feel that St. Croix County could change any of these rules. Discussion followed and Superv. Best's report was accepted. Superv. Afdahl and Highway Commissioner, Julian Moen brought a discussion before the Board regarding meal expenses for the Highway Dept. Discussion by Supervs.. Lowe, Dahm, Torgerson, DeBoer, Ryan, Rock, Heffron and Best. Superv. Hop suggested this question be referred to the Highway Committee for study. Motion. by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to refer the Highway Dept. meal expenses to the Study Committee for further recommendations. Motion carried. Board recessed for coffee at 3:00 P.M. Board reconvenned at 3:30 P.M. Superv. Dahm reported on the joint meeting of the Hosp. Trustees, Hospital Committee and the Finance Committee. He reported that an agreement had been reached at the meeting regarding the payment of the $17,250.00 deficit to the City of New Richmond. Mr Bright was asked to read the agreement. The actual Resolution will be drawn up by the District Attorney. The original $35,000.00 Plus $17,250.00 total $52, 520.00 to city of New Richmond. 1. City will own Sewer including lateral. 2. City will maintain Sewer and Lateral. 3. Reimburse St. Croix County prorated share 4. Dist. Att'y. to draw up a legal agreement may be necessary for an easement from St. New Richmond. Comments by Superv. Best, Barber, Zoning Admin, Decision was to of aid on the Lateral. as executed by both parties. It Croix County with the City of Kellaher and Sandeen also Harold have the Dist. Att'y. and the City Attmy, for New Richmond draw up legal papers to best interest of all con- cerned. Referred to January Session. CORRLSPONDE-1 CE 1. Wisconsin Farmers Admin. Green Thiunb with applications enclosed, read by Clerk. Referred to Agriculture & Parks Committee. 2. Letter from University of Wisc. .Extension Office read by Chairman, regarding the needs of Aging Citizens. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to refer to the Social Services Committee and that Committee represent St. Croix County for the Aging. Carried. T 4 - 3. Letter from United States Senator, Gaylord Nelson regarding Nike Site at Roberts. It will be sold on bids. Letter referred to Civl Defense. Chairman Anderson read the Rules and Regulations passed by the County Board at the April 1971 Session regarding duties of Committees. Motion to adjourn by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv: Vehrsi Motion carried. Board adjourned at 4:00 P.M. Next County Board Session scheduled for January 11, 1972. F. Verna Stohlberg Deputy County Clerk