HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-20-1971SUGGESTED AGENDA
APRIL ORGAtTIGATIONAL SESSION
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY - APRIL 20th - WEDNESDAY APRIL 21st.
9;30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson.
Roll Call by Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
ANNOUNCr1vIENNTS;
1. Courtesy Parking Permits, Courtesy of Hudson Police Depit.
2. Chairman announce the first order of business.'
Election of 1st. Vice -Chairman. Possibility of establishing a
2nd Vice -Chairman, State Statutes, ##59.05.
3. By Statutes, Highway Committees are elected by formal ballot at
this Session each year.
Chairman set the election to be 1;30 Pli, Tuesday,
4. Appointment of 2nd Supervisor for Dist: 4 (Twns.-Forest & Cylon
and Village of Deer Park) by Chairman. Confirmation by Board is
necessary.
5. County Clerk to inform Board on new covers for published minutes.
6. Appointment of additional 3 members to the General Services Committee
to act as a Re -apportionment Committee. Mr Willard Olsen to act
as Consultant.
7.. Tri-County Mental Health Clinic appointment.
8.
9.
B. CC'RRffiPONDENCE;
1. Green County.
2. Delincyuent Dog Taxes.
3. Office of Governor on creating a West Central Wisconsin Regional
Planning Commission. ( Membership formula Statutes 66.945 (3) (a)
4.
5.
6.
C. Presentation of County Board, Rules and Regulations of Standing and
Elective Committees for adoption at th;Ls time.
d. REPORTS;
?. Comprehensive Planning, Zoning an(t, Parks report on Troy Park
Expansion program, - Chairman Rock:,
2. Flood Insurance - Zoning Administrw tor,'Harold Barber.
3. Report on future of ADVOTECH District 18, Board members to be
present :from ADVOTECH - Mr Tom Koop Mr. Art Jensen.
4. R@port by Finance, Budget & Personnel Committee on Elected Officers
salaries recommendation by Chairman Da-hm.
5. Ambulance Radio Communications with Hov,pitals - Caput, LuVerne Burke
6.
7.
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E. RESOLUTIONS:
Bids for Printing the 1970 County Board Proceedings.
2. General Claims Committee.
3. Ltr.dy Committee recommendations on uniformity on County -Wide
procedures (4.)
4+ Boating Ordinance for St. Croix County.
5. assembly Bill 162 on Zoning.
6. Zoning Adnunstration.
7.
8.
9.
10.
F. FINAL REPORTS
G, UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. FINxL ADJOURNMENT
NOTE:
Recess and adjournments for the 2 day Session at the discretion
of the County Board Chairman.
(Above detail not necessarily in the order of presntation.)
APRIL ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY - APRIL 20th - 1971
9:30 A. M.
Board called to order by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson.
Roll Call by Clerk. 29 Supervisors present.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
A1\1`NOUNCE1AENTS:-
Chairman announced the election of the Highway Committee, by Statutes to be
at 1.30 P.M. today.
City Police Dept. thanked for Courtesy parking tickets by Chairman.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHkLU11AK.
Chairman Anderson announced the first order of business would be the Election
of a Vice -Chairman to fill -out the term of Carl Thompson. Superv. Dahm asked to
be recognized, spoke on the importance of the Vice-Chairmans ability to assist
the Chairman at all times. Superv. Lowe nominated Superv. Rock3 Superv. Goodwin
nominated Superv. Meinke; Superv. Dahm nominated Superv. Hop. Superv. Vehrs
moved that nominations be closed, 2nd by Superv. Jacobson. Chairman Anderson
appointed Supervs. Kellaher and Arbc_uist as tellers. Superv. Hop asked that his
name be withdran as a candidate for Vice -Chairman. Chairman asked the Board to
vote for one of the two candidates, Supervs. Rock and Meinke. Tellers reported-
29 votes cast. Superv. Meinke received 19 votes - Superv. Rock 10votes.
Chairman Anderson announced that Superv. Meinke be declared elected, and asked him
to take his segt on the podium.
APPOINTMENT OF ANTON DeBoer.TO DISTRICT 4.
Chairmanpprceeded with the appointment of a 2nd Supervisor for District 4,
(Towns of Forest & Cylon and Village of Deer Park) previously held by Carl ThomPwn
He stated that a request had been made by letter, that he had consulted people
in this district and wishes to appoint at this time, Mr Anton DeBoer, former
County Board member and presently Chairman of the Town of Forest, as Supervispr
for District 4. Confirmation by the Board with a motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd
by Superv. Jacobson that Mr DeBoer be seated. Carried.
County Clerk informed the Board, that in the interest of saving money, the
same binders used to hold all County Board proceedings for the year would be
used for the 1971 proceedings. No new ones would be furnished.
RE -DISTRICTING COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED.
Chairman Anderson announced the appointment of 3 more County Board members to
the present General Services Committe to act as the re -districting committee for
St. Croix County. The Chairman appointed the following Supervisors: Herman Afdahl,,
Wm. Thompson and Louis Ryan. Mr Willard Olsen, Res, Dev. Agent for St. Croix
County will act as consultant. The complete Committee will consist of 6 members
with "Leslie Waldroff as Chairman. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv.
Dahm that these members be accepted. Carried. This will be a combined Special
Committee until January 1, 1972 when the re -districting must be accomplished and
accepted by the people of St. Croix County.
RICHARD RIVARD APPOINTED TO TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
Chairman Anderrson at this time appointed, Mr Richard Rivard, Glenwood City, for
a 3 year term re -presenting St. Croix County on the Tri-County Mental Health
Clinic Executive Board. He re -places Mr W. T. Doer of New Richmond. The reason
given by the Chairman, that this would give a better representation, as St. Croix.
County does have Mr Fritz Friday on this Board from New Richmond. Motion by Super,
Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to confirm this appointment. Carried,
aECUTIVE ORDER CREATING WL''T CENTRAL WISC. REGIONAL PLANNING COlv:MISSION.
Clerk read a letter from the office of the Governor of the State of Wisconsin,
attached to the Executive order creating a West -Central Wise, Regional Planning
Commission in response to petitions from County Boards of each of the seven (7)
Co nties in this region, which includes;- Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Clai
Polk and St. Croix Counties, Chairman Anderson explained the Countys statutory
responsibilities relative to appointing members to this newly created Regional
Planning Commission, Each County will have three (3) representatives.
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One member isappointed by the County Board (suggestion by the Governors that this
appointment be the Ohairman or Vice -Chairman) the other two members are appointed
by the Governor taken from a list sent to him; one must be selected from a list
of two or more persons nominated by the County Board.( Suggestion by the Governor,
should be composed of two or more chief elected officials from the more populous
municipalities in St. Croix County). Further EXecutive meeting of this Commission
will be held before these 3 Committeee men will be selected, was announced by the
Chairman, so that more uniformity will be in effect. Membership terms will run for
6 years after the initial term. At the Commissions first meeting it is determined
by lot which member shall have terms of three, four and six years from each County.
COUNTY BOARD RULES AND REGULATIONS
Chairman Anderson called for discussion on the County Board Rules and Regulations
that the Board will be operating under for the next year. Rule #4 discussed at
this time. No action taken. Chairman called the Boards attention to Rule #6, last
paragraph, Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Dahm that this paragraph be
changed to a term of one year instead of two years. Carried. Chairman further
listed other Special Committees; Study Committee on Board uniformity, already
established; Enlarged Committee on Re -Districting by the State Statutes. Motion
by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to list this Re -Districting Committee
under Special Committees. Chairman Anderson called on Mr Willard Olsen, Res. Dev.
Agent, to bring the Board up to date on the one meeting that has been held with
the General Services Committee on Re -Districting. He explained the formula of not
to exceed 3%, a directive from the State, possible sectional basis may have to be
used. Discussion by Supervs. Waldroff, Bogut, Ryan, Hop, Torgerson and Lindstrom.
Legislative interm Committee now working on the 3% directive hopefully to change
it to a more liberal figure. Chairman suggested that the he -Districting Comm. be
given the authority to contact those whom they wish too, at the State level and
also contact the District Attorney for legal help. This seemed to be agreeable
with the Board. Further discussion followed on further changes and additions to
the Board Rules and Regulations of the County Board. Superv. Best called the
Boards attention to Rule ##12 - Order of Business. He again suggested that each
County Board Session be opened with a prayer. Superv. DeBoer stated that Polk
County opened their Session with a prayer. Motion by Su;)erv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv.
Hop that by a 2/3 show of hands, Superv. Best's motion could be placed on the
Agenda for action at this time. Superv. Best moved, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to have
the invocation gican by a minister, priest, etc. once each County Board Session,
and before .Roll Call is taken. Roll Call vote asked for. Results: 30 votes tasted.
29-Yes and 1-No. Motion carried. Superv. Waldroff spoke on procedures, re-
sponsibilities on a voluntary basis, including all denominations, etc.. Chairman
Anderson asked Superv. Best if he would volunteer to establish detail procedures for
the Board to follow and report back at the May Session. Superv. Best agreed.
Further discussion on the Rules, Superv. Vehrs asked to have the General Claims
Committee a separate Committee. Discussion by Supervs, Pierson, Dahm, and Lowe.
Superv. Meinke suggested the use of the Agriculture Committee when the General
Claims reviewed the Dog Claims ann,:ially. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by
Superv. Dahm to include the Agriculture Comm. when reviewing the Dog Claims annually.
Motion carried. Discussion again referring back to Rule ##6, last paragraph, by
Superv: Lowe. Comments by Superv. Torgerson. Superv. Luckwaldt moved, 2nd by
Superv. Vehrs to change this paragraph to read: Appointed Committees shall be for
a term of one year only, unless otherwise provided for by the Board.. Elected
Officers shall still be for a 2 year term unless otherwise provided for by the
Board or as stipulated in the Statutes. Motion carried. This motion super-
B.edes previous motion. There being no further discussion on the Rules and Regulations
of the County Board of Supervisors, Superv. Dahm moved, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff
that these sets of Rules be adopted as oerrected this day, April 20, 1971.
Motion carried.
RULES OF STANDING AND ELECTIVE COlvdAITTEES ,
Chairman asked the Board to review the present revised Rules of Standing and
Elective Committees of St. Croix County. Superv. Torgerson called the Boards
attention to duties of the Finance Committee under (E). Discussion pro and con
by Supervs. Lowe, Rivard, Pierson, Dahm and Rock. Superv. Torgerson spoke on
and questioned authority of a Chairman of any Committee inviting other Committee
members to sit-in on his Committee. Superv. Jellaher and Lowe spoke on the
recommended'Executive Committee turned down in 1969 by the Board. Superv.
Rivard spoke on Co-operation between Committees as very important. Supervs. Best,
Dahm, and Pierson also spoke in favor of co-ordination between Committees, Motion
by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv. Lowe that the District Attorney be instructed
to revise paragraph (E) to include that the Finance, Budget & Personnel Committee
shall approve only, new postion salaries and fringe benifits for specific jobs.
Discussion by Supervs. Rivard and Afdahl. Motion carried.
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SUPLRV_PI,RSON ON TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD.
Chairman at this time appointed Superv. Pierson to re -place Superv. Torgerson
representing the County Board on the Tri-County Mental Health Clinic Board.
Superv. Torgerson had asked to be re -placed. This would be for his unexpired
term until April 1972. Motion by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to
confirm the appointment. Motion carried..
Chairman Anderson asked if there was any further discussion on the Rules of
Standing and Elective Committees. Hearing none, he informed the Board final action
would be delayed until the District Attorney had corredted paragraph (E).
Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Jacobson that the Board adjourn for
noon recess until 1:30 P.N1.. Carried.
NOON RECESS
Board called to order by Chairman, Anderson,
Roll Call, 30 Supervisors present.
Chairman announced that per earlier announcement the election of the Highway
Committee would take place at this time.
ELECTION OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE.
1. Superv. OlConnell nominated Superv. Afdahl as the first member of the High-
way Committee. Superv. Vehrs moved that nominations be closed, 2nd by Superv.
McCabe. Carried. Superv. Rivard moved that as there was but one nomination that
the Rules be suspended and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot
of the Board for Superv. Afdahl. Superv. Afdahl declared elected.
2. Superv. Wm. Thompson nominated Superv. Arnquist as the 2nd member of the
Highway Comm. Superv. Vehrs moved, 2nd by Superv. Bogut that nominations be closed.
Carried. Superv. Thompson moved that as there was but one nomination the Rules
be suspended and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board
for Superv. Arnquist. Superv. Lyman Arnquist declared elected.
3. Superv. Good„,in nominated Superv. Meinke as the 3rd member of the Highway Comm.
Superv. Luckwaldt moved, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that nominations be closed. Carried.
Superv. Waldroff moved that as there was but one nomination the Rules be suspended
and the Clerk be instructed to cast an unanimous ballot of the Board for Superv.
Meinke. Superv. Milton lvieinke declared elected.
4. Superv. Hop nominated Superv. Carlson as the 4th member of the Highway Comm.
Superv. Peterson moved, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs that nominations be closed. Carried.
Superv. Rivard moved that as there was but one nomination the Rules be suspended
and the Clerk be instructed to cast an unanimous ballot of the Board for Superv.
Carlson. Superv. Severt Carlson declared elected.
5. Superv. Kellaher nominated Superv. McCabe as the 5th member of the Highway
Comm. Superv. Bogut moved, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that nominations be cloased.
Carried. Superv. Ryan moved that as there was but one nomination the Rules be
suspended and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Superv. McCabe. Superv. Chris McCabe declared elected.
Judge Hughes had asked the Chairman for the opportunity to appear before the
Board at this time. The Judge gave a short resume of his work and problems during
his short 31 months in office. He explained about arrest on County Ordinances;
case -loads up to date; however extra load in the Criminal cases, possible need
for extra Court :Reporter to keep up with the required transcripts which must be
made, by Statutes and placed in Court files, He asked for extra assistance for
the District Attorney, Cases now have a 60 day limit; that St. Croix County
should be compared to .Eau Claire County in the Law Enforcement Dept. workload,
District Attorney, Maki, answered by stating at least a part-time assistant.
Local Attorneys are available. Judge Hughes comments on Jury Trials vs. Traffic
Cases and explained. Superv. Rock asked for Statutes to be quoted. Superv. Rivard
called on Sheriff Grant for a short report, given at this time: 1653 prisoners
in 1970- this is double over 1969 which is over Eau Claire County. Location of
St. Croix County with nearness to the Twin Cities Area, one reason for increase.
Judge Hughes thanked for his informative remarks by Chairman Anderson.
District Attorney Maki, at this time, submitted to the Chairman the revised
paragraph (E) in the Rules of Standing and Elective Committees. This was read
by Chairman Anderson. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv.DeBoer to adopt
the new wording. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt
that the Rules of the Standing and Elective Committees of the St. Croix County
Board be adopted as revised. Motion carried.
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Report given at this time by Superv. Rock on progress at County Troy Park.
Need for more land to obtain Federald Funds: Y.M.C.A. has rejected the Countys
offer to buy, but may have a change in later dicision. Park to open on schedule
with reduced daily hours.
P.RLPOSED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT PLAN.
Mr Willard Olsen asked to speak about the proposed plant plan of a County -Wide
Solid Waste Disposal Plan. He explained the State requirements by the Dept, of
Natural Resources. This pilot plan is being developed by private interests, the
Engineering to cost $130,000.00. Dist. Attly. Maki gave the opinion that if
contacted for your area, do not sign anything unless you are an official.
Discussion by Supervs. Dahm, Best, Rivard, stock Lindstrom, Pierson, Lowe and
Luckwaldt. More study needed and question asked, "How much does the County want
to get involved?"
At this time Chairman Anderson introduced Mr Eugene Ritter with "West Cap"
office of Economic Opportunities. He explained programs as outlined by the Fejd-
eral Government. How they could affect St. Croix County. Question asked by
Superv. Best, "Does St. Croix County qualify?" .Answer Yes. County will not be
asked for any money.Mr Ritter read a Resolution pertaining to Legislation which
could be passed by the Federal Government which could assist St. Croix County.
Chairman referred to the General Services Committee to review and report back.
It was announced at this time by Mr Ritter that in the future "'Nest Cap" would be
located in Glenwood City, which is in about the center of their 7 County area, .and
comlimented St. Croix County for those who worked for this move from Menomonie,,
such as Chairman Anderson and the people of Glenwood City.
Zoning Administrator, Harold Barber, annoonced that effective April 2, 1971,
St„ Croix County residents could obtain Flood Insurance in the unincorporated
areas of the County.
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ADJUSTING ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
Resolution increasing the Elected Officials salaries in the amount of $600.00
retroactive to January 1, 1971, signed by the Finance, Budget and Personnel Comm.
read at this time. Motion by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that
this Resolution be adopted. Superv. Waldroff stated that the Veteran Service
Officer was to get the same as the other Elected Officers. Motion to amend this
Resolution by Superv., O'Connell, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to change the $600.00 to
$900.00 for the following elected officials, Treasurer, County Clerk, Clerk of
Courts, Sheriff, register of Deeds and District Attorney. Discussion by Supervs.
Dahm, Lowe and mock. Question .asked for, on a Roll Call vote. Results.
30 Voting. 16 Yes & 14 No. Amendment carried. Mction by Superv. Rock, 2nd
by Superv. Sandeen that original motion, changed by amendment to $900.00 be
adopted as ammended. Roll Call vote asked for. Results. 30 Voting. 15 Yes,
15 No. Original resolution as amended defeated. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd
by Superv. Arnquist that the Elected Officials be given the same as the Veterans
Officer. The original Resolution was again changed to $700.00 for the Elected
Officials. Roll Call vote asked for. Results. 30 Voting. 28 Yes - 2 No.
Resolution for increase of $700.00 carried.
Motion by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher that Board adjourn until
9:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 21, 1971. Carried.
Adjournment at 4:35 P.M.
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk
(1) Apr. 21st.
APRIL ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY APRIL 21st, 1971
9:30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Roll Call by Clerk, All Supervisors present - 30 members.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Superv, Lindstrom asked for the floor, to explain the information given the
Board yesterday, regarding the Salary of the Veterans Service Officer. He
had stated it was $9100., per year, when the correct amount was $9300. This
amount was placed in the Service Officers Budget at the 1970 Nov. Session,
and accepted by the Board at that time.
Chairman Anderson asked the Board members to co-operate, per Rule 19 of the
Rules and Regulations of the County Board. "When 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.
Superv. Waldroff asked for the floor, stating that, like Superv. Lindstrom
he had also been misinformed, to keep the record straight,
Judge Hughes spoke briefly on the Salary adjustments give the Elected Officials
by the Board at yesterdays Session. Judge explained how it effected his office,
not himself personally. Comments by Supervs Lowe and DeBoer. Judge thanked
for his comments by Chairman.
(2) State deletion of Funding of Interest
for County Hospital.
Resolution #2 read by Clerk. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Syper. Rock that
This Resolution be adopted. Supt. Bright explained the meaning of the Reso.
Discussion by Supervs: Bogut, Thompson, Arnquist, Hop, Pierson, Rivard. Superv.
Rock spoke on Bonding. Superv. Dahm suggested Resolution of Oct. 20th, 1970
be included with the Resolution #2, when sent out. Chairman called on Mr. Art
Peterson, County Hospital Trustee, who informed the Board on Financial conditions
as of todpy, with regard to Bonding. Question called for. Motion Carried.
(3) Disposal of County Hospital Dairy Herd.
Reso. #3 regarding the liquidating of the St. Croix County Herd of Cattle read
by Clerk. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Superv. Thompson, to
adopt this resolution. Mr. Leonard Wall, County Hospital Trustee, spoke on and
explained in detail of the proposed disposal of the Dairy Herd. The farm pro-
perty is to be kept for the present. Comments by Supervs: Pierson, Arnquist,
Best, Vehrs,. Bogut, Heffron, McCabe] Waldroff, Goodwin, Lowe. Question called
for. Roll Call vote asked for. Results - 30 Voting - 25 for - 5 against.
Resolution declared adopted.
(4) Emergency Medical Communications System.
Cap't LuVerne Burke, County Highway Safety Co-ordinator, spoke on and explained
in detail how the Emergency Medical Communications System functions. This
H.E.A.R. PROGRAM HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED AND ACCEPTED BY THE STATE HOSP. ASSO.
Under the Highway Safety Act, 50% Federal assistance can be obtained. Reso.#4
read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that
this resolution be adopted. Comments and questions by Superv. Rivard, DeBoer,
Lowe, Vehrs. Question called for. Roll call vote asked for. Results of Voting.
30 votes cast.- 30 for- Resolution declared adopted.
Petition on a Road, called the Bad Lands Road, with some 50 signatures, from
the township of Warren read by the Clerk, at this time. Motion by Superv.
O'Connell, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that this petition be referred to the High-
way and Bridges Committee,and to report back in the Fall. Motion carried.
(%) Adoption of Official Recreation Plan
for St. Croix County.
Resolution #5 read by Clerk. This is the adoption of a formal Resolution for
the record, the Recreation plan has already been done, but in order to obtain
State refund, a formal resolution must be adopted. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd
by Superv. Hop to adopt this resolution. Comments by Superv. Pierson. Question
called for. Resolution adopted.
(2) Apr. 21st.
(6) Changing Fin.,Budget, Pers. Committee
from App. to Elective, effective Apr. 1972
Resolution #6 read by the Clerk. This resolution changes the Finance, Budget,
Personnel, Bldg. Bonds, Gen'I Claims, Milage and per Diem, Printing and Ins.,
Committee from the present Appointive Committee to an Elective Committee, Eff-
ective April 1972, at the organizational Session. Superv. Lowe moved, 2nd by
Superv. Goodwin, that Resolution be adopted. Chairman Anderson, futher dis-
cussed and pointed out his ideas at this time. He asked the Board to consider
a trial of action taken yesterday, April 20th, where appointed Committees, are
to be (bor one year only. Supervs: Lowe, Kellaher, Rock commented. Superv.
Rock moved, 2nd, by Superv. Peterson to Table this Resolution until April 1972.
Roll Call vote asked forl Chairman Anderson stated that Yes means tabling.
No for not tabling. Results - 30 Voting - 24 No's - 6 yes. Tabling of this
Resolution defeated. Question called for on the original Resolution.
Resolution declared adopted.
Gen'I Claims bills read, at this time. Milage and per diem for this 2 day
Session, $1,269.68. Claims for Committee work in the amount of $5,891.25 for
Jan., Feb., and March 1971. Chairman referred these to the Gen'I Claims Comm.
for auditing.
By order of the Chairman, Board to recess until 1:30 P.M.
NOON RECESS
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call - 28 present 2 absent.
Report on ADVOTECH dist. 18
Chairman caliedon Mr. Art Jensen, St. Croix County representative on the Board
of Advotech, Dist. 18, to give a report on the future of Advotech. Pierce
County will withdraw from Dist. 18, July 1st. 1971. At present Advotech Dist.
18 is operating under the stewardship to the State Vocational System. Questions
and comments by Supervs: Lowe, Pierson, Rock. Mr. Jensen thanked by the Chair-
man to his presentation.
(7) Accepting Bid for printing the 1971-72
County Board proceedings.
Resolution read quoting the lowest Bid price of $5,199. from the New Richmond
News, per specifications, signed contract. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by
Superv. Rivard that this bid be accepted, per specifications for the 1971-72,
April 1971 thru Feb. 1972 Sessions. Aresolution. Adopted.
Report of Gen'I Claims Committee
Gen'I Claims Committee adudited all bills and claims against the County. The
Milage and per Diem amount corrected to $1276.08. Motion by Superv. Rivard,
2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt, that these audited claims be ordered paid by the
County Clerk. : Motion adopted.`
Chairman Superv. Rivard of the Study Committee on Uniformity throughout the
County, moved that the report on the Adgenda fro this Study Committee be with-
drawn at this time for futher review. 2nd by Superv. Afdahl. Motion carried
Proposed Regulations on Boating presentated at this time by Mr. Willard Olsen,
County Res. Dev. Agent. Comments and Questions by Supervs: Rock, Rivard,
Kellaher, Capt. Burke, Arnquist and Dist. Atty. Maki. Suggestion was made to
improve the wording of these regulations. The complete Boating Ordinance
will be presented to the Board at the May 11th County Board Session. No action
taken at this session.
(8) Assembly Bill 162 on Zoning
Resolution read by clerk. Soning Adm, Harold Barber, explained its necessity.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to adopt this Resolution. Questions
by Superv. Pierson and DeBoer. Question asked for. Resolution adopted.
(9) Rules and proceedures governing Zoning AD?�
Resolution #9 read by c-lerk. Motion by Superv. Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Rock
that this Resolution be adopted. Resolution adopted.
(3) Apr. 21st.
(10) Hammond Bank,cashing Hwy. payroll Funds.
Resolution from the Hammond Bank requesting to be a depository for St. Croix
County Highway Pay Roll Funds, read by Clerk. Superv. Pierson moved, 2nd by
Superv. Ryan that this Resolution by a 2/3 show of hands be placed on the
Agenda for action at this time. Carried. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by
Superv. McCabe to adopt this Resolution #10. Discussion by Supervs: Hop, Dahm
0"Connell, Lowe, Rock, Pierson. Additor Mr. James Steel informed Superv.
Pierson that this could be done. Futher discussion by Supervs: Ryan, Rivard.
Luckwaldt motion to amend Resolution #10 to insert, the amount not to excedd
The amount of $50,000. at any time., 2nd by Superv. Pierson. Amendment carried.
Question called for on the original Resolution, as amended and Roll Call vote
asked for. Results - 28 voting - 17 yes - 11 No - 2 absent. Resolution adopted.
(11) Application for Sheriff Training under
Wis. Law Enforcement Standard Board.
Resolution #11 read by Clerk. Motion by Superv. 0"Connell, 2nd by Superv.
Peterson that this Resolution be adopted. Superv. Rivard, Chr. of the Law,
Enforcement Comm., futher explained in detail this Resolution. Capt. Burke
County Traffic Patrol, gave actual examples of proceedures. Question called
for. Resolution adopted.
Corrections and additions to the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance read and
explained by Zoning Adm., Barber. Changes have been made with the assistance
of Mr. Willard Olsen, County Res. Dev. Agent and Mr. Wes Sanders, SCS.
Comments by Supervs. Rock and Pierson. No action taken at this time on these
corrections. Mr. Wes Sanders, SCS showed Slides with a narration, at this time,
deplicting actual Soil Conservation protective needs.
(12) Development of Scenic Overlook at Glen Hills_
Resolution read by Clerk. Motion made by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv.
Goodwin that this resolution by a 2/3 show of hands be placed on the Agenda
for action at this time. Carried. Futher explanation by Mr Sanders that thru
Lawcon and Orap funds, 75% of the costs can be obtained. Motion by Superv.
Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Venrs that Resolution be adopted. Adopted.
(13) Emergency Employment Act of 1971
Report of the General Services Committee, recommending adoption of Resolution
#13 on O.E.O. Motio by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist that this
Resolution be adopted. Resolution adopted.
(14) Use of County Bldg. and Staff to Adm.
State Froc rams for Countys.
Resolution #14 recommended by the General Services Committee, to use the
facilities of County Staff and County Buildings, in working State Programs.
Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Lindstrom to adopt This Resolution.
Resolution adopted.
(15)
Resolution read by Clerk, increasong the Salary of County Board members when
attending County Board Sessions, effective April 1972, to $30. per day inplace
of the present $20. per day. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Lowe, that
by a 2/3 show of Hands this resolution be placed on the Agenda for action at
this time. Carried. Motion by Superv. Lowe,2nd by Superv. Hop that this
Resolution be adopted. Roll Call asked forl Results - 28 voting - 13 yes -
15 no votes. ( 2 absent ) Resolution defeated.
(16) Transfer of Funds from the Gen'I Fund.
Resolution #16 read by the Clerk. The amount of $4200. for the increase in
salary adjustment for Elected Officials (6),abd $35,041.90 for the Emergency
Hospital Emergency Communications System, both acted on at this Session.
Motion by Super. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Rivard that by a 2/3 show of hands this
R.eso. be place on the Agenda for action at this time. Carried. Motion by
Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Sandeen that Resolution be adopted and Clerk
instructed to transfer these amounts. Roll Call vote. Results 27 voting - 3
absent - 27 yes - Resolution adopted by unamous vote.
Hireing Union Negotiator for St. Cr. County
Chairman Anderson informed the Board that the contract for a Union Negotiator
has terminated as of this Session. He is hired from Aril to April. The present
salary is $3500. Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Dahm that Mr. Chas.
Ackerman be hired for the period of one year, at the same salary. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Lindstrom, 2nd by Superv. Viers that Board stand adjourned.
Carried. Time 4:20 P.M.
J. Gifford Nelson County Clerk