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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-29-1970SPECIAL SESSION ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY - DECEMBER 29, 1970 9:30 A.M. Special Session called to order by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson. Roll Call for Special Session. Supervs. Hanley & C. Thompson absent, due to illness. 28 Supervisors present, Chairman Anderson gave an encouraging report on Supervs. Hanley & C. Thompson. The meeting was opened by 'The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag". Chairman Anderson announced that the Chairman of the Finance, Budget & Per- sonnel Committee, Superv. Dahm, asked for a 30 minute recess to meet with the District Attorney and County Union Negotiator. Chairman Rivard of the Law En- forcement Comm. also asked his Committee to meet. The Highway & Bridges Comm, asked to meet at this time with the Highway Comm.. This Special Session was called by Chairman Anderson to review and act on salaries and union contract of the Court House employees as well as anything else that came before the Board. At this time Chairman Anderson called upon Chair- man Dahm of the Finance, Budget & Personnel Comm. to review in detail all salaries, both present and proposed with Fringe Benefit increases of the Court -House Complex. This had been sent to each Supervisor prior to this Sessionl Comments by Supervs. Rock, Arnquist, Luckwaldt, Lowe, Wm. Thompson, Pierson, Waldroff, Kellaher, Bogut and Lindstrom. Some forther details explained by Res. Dev. Agent, Willard Olsen,. Superv. Sandeen commented on Veterans Service Officers salary increase: Further discussion by Board members on appointed Officers, Superv. Lowe questioned Part - Time work in Home Nursing Care, with mileage and meals charged, P�.et County Board Chairman; Mr Frank VanSomeren, spoke briefly on the 1970 activities of the Green Thumb in St. Croix County, Superv. Dahm explained that the Court House Custodians were not pleased with their slary increases and asked to have County Union Negotiator, Mr Charles Ackerman further explain. Mr Ackerman appeared before the Board at this time. He took this opportunity to thank the Board Chairman and the Finance, Budget & Personnel Committee for their assistance in the negotiations for the past year, and that it was a pleasure working in St. Croix County. He explained in detail some points of the :t- ployees Union Contract. Further discussion and explanation by Supervs. Rock, Dahm, Lowe, Arnquist and Pierson, Superv; Waldroff questioned the right to increase salries over and above Union amounts, It was brought out that the Custodians are in the Collective Bargaining Unit of the Union altho they are not Union members and do not pay dues. It was further explained that they work a minimum of 40 hours per week, are on 24 hour call and engage in repair work which saves service calls, Superv. Pierson asked the question of the District Attorney to read the first paragraph of the Union Contracts la thb^County Board exceeding their power to negotiate or set salaries out -side the Union? District Attorney stated that it is within the choice of the County Board to place a different figure for the Custodians salaries, in as much as the Union Contract has not been signed. The Union still has the right to reject these new figures. Superv. Pierson stated he was against jeoppardizing the Union Contract. Superv, Rock made a motion that the Board authorize our Union Negotiator to ask for a raise to $600.00 per month for the Chief Custodian and $550.00 per month for Assistant Custodians motion seconded by Superv. Kellaher. Discussion by Supervs, Sandeen, Louse and Arnquist, Discussion on a Custodian as a Working Supervisor by Supervs, krnquist, Rook, and Rivard with Mr Ackerman. This cannot be changed at this time, Superv. Rock withdrew his motion, Superv. Kellaher his 2nd in favor of motion by Superv. Lowe, who moved, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that the Custodians should both receive a $50.00 per month increase, establishing the salary of the First Custodian at $595.00 and Assistant Custodian $561.66 providing the Union will agree to accept these increases, thru Union Negotiator, Mr. Charles Ackerman. Roll Call vote asked for. Results - 28 present - 20 Yes and 8 No. Motion carried. 1971 IIPLOYEtiS UNION CONTRACT APPROVED Superv. Rock explained the changes in the Employees Union Contract. 1. Article 6 - Sick Leave (Changes 30 days to 60 days) 2. Article 2 - Compensation Sec. 2 - Change $13.88 to $20,00 (Portion paid by County on Medical Policy single or to apply on Family Policy) 3. Scedule A. Column 1 shall be the wage rates for completion of probation to the completion of (18) months of service. Column 2 shall be the maximum rate of pay upon completion of (18) months of service in the classification. - 2 - Starting salaries will be established by the County, taking into consideration e_,,perience, skill, educational requirements, efforts and responsibilities. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Sandeen. that this 1971 - Employees Union Contract be approved with the wages as shown. Motion carried. Discussion followed with the County Union Negotiator by Superv. Best, Torgerson and Dahm. Superv. Afdahl stated that with the Highway Dept. it has paid to have our own negotiator. Superv. Lovre suggested that the Board recognize the work Ivir Ackerman has done and give him a vote of thanks. Mr Ackerman given a unanimous hand. SHERIFF AND PCLICiJ RADIO SALARY SCH.�DULE Super O'Connell made a motion that, the salary increases be accepted as listed for the Sheriff and Police Radio, 2nd by Superv. Ryan. Superv. Rock was aked to further explain the Sheriff and Police radio reconriiended salaries and fringe benefits for 1971, per copies sent each Supervisor, before a vote was taken on the above resolution. This schedule is a result of a Joint Meeting of the Sheriffs Department, the Police Radio operators themselves, the Law Enforcement Conmittee and the Finance., Budget and Personnel Committee. Details explained, Fringe Benefits also to include some vacations. Hospital Insurance increased -to $19.95 from $13.88, and 7 psi.:? holidays, no longevity to be included. Superv. Rock added that he thought that in the future, prior to any negoatiations of Committees who set salaries, that there should be a Joint Meeting of all these various County Committees with the Finance, Budget & Personn.el Coimni.ttee, There would be more unaformity thru--out the County. Superv. Sandeen commented in favor of an over -- ail or �xectutive Convnittee meetings. Superv. Rock offered a motion, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to amend Superv. O'Connells motion to include the Fringe benefits of Health Insurance and 7 paid holidays, in addition to the salaries on the proposed schedule. A second amendment was offered by Superv. Rock that Mrs. Sally Richie, clerical worker, be excluded from the paid holiday category, 2nd by Super. Lowe. Question asked for on the second amendiuent. Carried. Question asked for on the First Amendment. Carried. Question_ asked for on the original motion by Superv. OfConnell. Carried. IMotion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Rivard that Board stand adjourned for Noon Recess until 1.30 P.M. Board .reconvened at 1.30 P.M. by tali to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by Clerk„ 28 Supervisors present. 1 WISCONSIN RETIREi i Wl F01Z HIGHVb"1 AND TRAFFIC POLICE Resolution read, from the Highway and Bridges Committee stipulating that all participating employees of the St. Croix County Highway Department and the County Traffic Police Department shall receive all their Wisconsin Retirement paid by the County or an amount equal to 4-?k% for a one year only. Motion to accept Resolution lf1 made by Superv. Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Meinke that Resolution be adopted. After some discussion Resolution carried, - 2 - HIGHVdAY COk, ISSIONERS SALARY Resolution read establishing the salary of the Highway Commissioner of St. Croix County at $12,000.00 per year. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Goodwin '61hat Resolution be adopted. Carried. -3- Resolution on authorization for St. Croix County to participate in Flood Insurance read. Superv. Rivard moved, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on the agenda. Carried. Superv. Rock moved that this Resolution be accepted, 2nd by Superv. Hop. Discussion by Supervs. Lowe, Best; mock and Arnquist. Zoning Administrator, Harold Barber, answered the question that St. Croix County must up -date our present Ordinances and that no more building can be done in the Flood Plain Area. Superv. Best posed the question, 11If there has been any leg -al opinion from the District Attorney"? This Resolution, as explained by Willard Olsen, will permit people who now live in Flood Area to take out Flodc.. Insurance, the difference in the Premium to be paid by the Federal and State agencies. Question asked for on Resolution offered by Superv. Rock. Motion carried. For the record, one decending vote by Superv;. Best. -3- Further discussion by Supervs, Luckwaldt, Best and Lowe. Motion by Superv. Pierson that this Resolution be presented to the District Attorney for his opinion, which will be presented at the February Session of the County Board. Notion 2nd by Superv. Rivard. Resolution carried, -4- SUPPORT OF KINNICKINNIC STATE PARK Resolution .read giving support to the establishment of a Kinnickinnic State Park. lotion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on the Agenda at this time. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist that this Resolution be adopted. Discussion by Superv. Dahm, Lowe, Superv. Rivard questioned of Minn-Wisc. Boundary Commission was in favor of this Park. Zoning Admin. Harold Barber, assured the Board that Pierce County Boundary Commission were in favor of developing this area. The northern bouridary does border on St. Croix County. Questions asked for. Resolution adopted. Carried. -5- -GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY RE-APPORTIONPIENT PROCEDURES Resolution submitted by Superv. Torgerson on establishing a re -apportionment committee read. Superv. Lowe motioned, 2nd by Superv, Ryan to refer the Rsolution to the General Services Committee for further study. Carried. e Resource Development Agent for St. Croix County, Mr Willard Olsen, at this time was called on by the Chairman to talk on the Manpower Problems in West Central Wisconsin. Joint Meetings have bben held thru the Social Services Dept, and other agencies to determine the unemployment situation. Following facts were det- ermined. In the 1969 Food Stamp Program, month of November, there were 75 people, 39 cases. In the same month in 1970 there were 217 people receiving Food Stamps, or 833 Cases. This shows a definite need to attempt to retrain some of the people. The St. Croix County record showed on Oct. 1970 224 people listed as unemployed 1969 only 106 people. There are jobs available but people are not trained for these job openings. The Re -habitation agency Office of Economic Opportunity and the Vocational Schools are all co-operating. It is evident that training programs are necessary. Need for the co-ordinating of all Agencies to evaluate the needs of those who could use such training programs, Mr Olsen assured the Board members that this work would continue. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr Olsen for his presntation. Superv. Best discussed procedures of the County Board. All Ressolutions should be more thoroughly reviewed before final action is taken by the Board in the future. All and any questions asked should be answered. Supery Lowe moved, 2nd by Superv. Torgerson to reconsider the vote on ResO- lution #¢3 - Flood Insurance and called for a Roll Call vote. Superv. Dahm asked the question of the Comprehensive Planning, Parks and Zoning Committee, as to their reason for signing this Resolution. Chairman Rock answered by stating that the Committee as a whole has not met to consider this, but the presentation by the Zoning Admin. seemed alright and therefore signed. Possibility of having the District Attorney review this before any action is taken would be feasable. Question asked for on Superv. Lowe's motion. Roll call vote. 19 Yes - 8 No. Original vote on Resolution #3 to be re-consider4d. Superv. Torgerson moved, 2nd by Superv. Best that this Resolution #3 pertaining to Flood Insurance be referred back to the Comprehensive Planning, Parks and Zoning Committee, for further study with an opinion by -the Distret Attorney to be reported back at the February Session. Motion carried. �Y By direction of the Chairman Board to stand adjourned. At the request of the Finance, Budget & Personnel Comm, to arrive at the correct amount to transfer from the General Fund to apply to the 1971 Budget covering salary raises discussed and accepted at this Session. TRAI SFER $20, 000 , 00 FROM THE GENERAL F UI4D TO 1971 BUDGET Board re -convened at 2:50 P.M. Board Board Chairman called on Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance, Budget & Personnel Comm, at this time. Superv. Dahm offered a motion to transfer $20,000,00 from the General Fund to the 1971 Budget, 2nd by Superv. Rock. Roll Call vote called for. Results. 26 present - 26 Yes. Motion carried. -4- West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission progress report given by St. Croix County Resource Development Agent, Mr Willard Olsen. Superv. Rock explained personnel, seven Counties in this Regional Area, Planner hired to assist in organization. This Planner is being paid by a grant of $18,000.00 from the State and Federal Government, and is available to all Counties in this Regional Commission. Later in 1971 each County Board will have the opportunity to elect members from St. Croix County on this Commission. MILEAGE AND P R DIEM Motion by Superv. Rock that the County Clerk's Office be authorized to issue checks for Mileage and Per Diem for this Special Session, December 29, 1970 in the amount of $597.20 - motion 2nd by Superv. Dahm, Carried. Superv. Rivard asked for the floor. Referred to the Dance Hall Ordinance of St. Croix County to be reported on some problems which had developed at this time. This had been referred to the Law Enforcement Committee to meet with those who had some questions on the Dance Hall Ordinance. Superv. Meinke had asked to be present when this report waw given. In as much as he had to be excused from the Session, Superv. Rivard stated the report would be given at the February Session. Superv. Best asked the Chairman about the question referred to at the last Session, on Church and State. Chairman Anderson informed the Board that he had had an opinion from the District Attorney and that this was entirely up to the County Board. Superv. Best expressed his thoughts on having a member of the Clergy before the County Board, and that he would like to have a discussion on it possibly at the February Session. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs that this Special Session of the County Board of December 29, 1970 stand adjourned at 3:30 P.M. Carried. J. Gifford Nelson St. Croix County Clerk