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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 2-24-1976S` . CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPEITVISCTS SESSION i{ EBRU p:RY 24 end 25, 1976 9:00 A.M. C'OURTHOISE -- HUDSO?d C 1piled by Chairman., Norman E ® Anderson CALL TO ORDER -- By Chairman Norman E. A.ndersor. wo BOLT, CAIL: -m By Cleric I"VOC KION: Father Mculemans of St. Bridgets Cr.:tholic Church, River I, is PLEDGE 0 flLLE'GIfl110E '1"0 TJE,FLAG. ANNOUNCEMENTS: E NTH 1. Parking Stickers 2® Iaatroduetion of di stinclu i shed guests® 3. Reading of Rule "19" by Chairman Anderson® 5® 6. Approval of minutes of previous Session® PIEST REPDING OF RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTICN OZ FEBR'JARY 25 1976 1® Beaver Valley Bridge 2® Portion of C.T.H. K" reverting back to St. Joseph Township 3. 1978 Program of Construction of County Trunk Highways 4. Salary adjustments & increases for County employees, 5. Acceptance of County Zoning Ordinpnce by Town of Erin. 6® lamanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetary Plat® 7. St. Croix Alliance Club® 8. Printing of County Board Supplement® 10 s 00 A.M. DE PART111_'1 rl ? L AIRM A.L REPORTS. ANY OTHER OLD BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE SESSION hfii,?i BUSINESS ,SECOND READING OF RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION 1. Corrected Quit Claim Deed Henry C ® Nygaard 2. Corrected Quit Claim Deed ®_ Harold Berber 3® -D'AcLoox Recaeation Ilan 4 Reverting portion of M.H. "F" to Troy Township 5. Purchpse of Tape Recorder for Zoning 6. Other resolutions read for first reading on F.bruary 24, 1976 APPEAR ,NCES BEFOI'E THE BOARD. 2.00 P.M. FEBRUARy 255, 1976 1 Arvid Bjorntan ®_ Juvenile Code 2. Steve Jackl in ®® West -Cap 11ESENTPT'ION CF BICEUOTENIAL FQG AND CERTIPTCATE TO ST. CK7 COUOTy COKES PONIjENCE t✓VI"llIl,n�',, 1L 1�:�!'��R led 1. Hospital Trustee (Tabled from previous Session) 2. Open meeting Law changes 1',NY CTHE"R BUSINESS TWAT 'T,1AY COME BEFORE THIS BOARD This Agenda is not necessarily in the order of presentation by the C,h€zix ANTI FUR'T H-SR A" iI0U�1C=1 ,1TS Ai.1u OURidMT'Pd St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Regular Two Day Session February 24th & 25th, 1976 9:00 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present, 2 absent. Invocation by Father O'Connell, St. Brldgets Catholic Church, River Falls. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson acknowledged and thanked the City of Hudson for the two day Courtesy Parking Stickers. Chairman Anderson also welcomed the guests in attendance and read Rule # 19 & 21 as follows. 1°Whenever any member wishes 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 two members rise to speak at the same time the Chair shall name the member who Is to speak first." Rule # 21: " Any person not a member of the County Board desiring to address the County Board on any subject shall first obtain permission from his or her Supervisor. In case of objection such person must have a simple majority consent of the Board. Motion was made by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept the minutes of the previous Session as written and mailed to each Supervisor for corrections before submitting to the printer. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson suggested to the Board members that if a Board member wanted his or her point brought out In the minutes, they should so direct at the time of making their statement. RESOLUTIONS Ist Readings read by Clerk as follows to be acted on at tomorrows Session: Resolution pertains to transfer of funds from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to County Highway Rustic Roads Fund for replacing the Beaver Valley Bridge in the Glen Hills Park Area. He.IW for action. Resolution pertains to abandoning and reverting a portion of Co. Trk. Hwy. "V" in the Town of St. Joseph to the St. Joseph Township according to Statute 60.32. Held for action. Resolution pertains to tentative 1978 Construction funds for County Trunk Highways not on the FAS system. Held for action. Resolution pertains to salary Increases of various non -represented employees for year.,of 1976 with attachments A,B,C,D and E attached. Superv. Pierson stated he felt the Resolution should show the effective date of the Increases and be Inserted on the Resolution before action at tomorrows session. Resolution held for action. Resolution pertains to the Town of Erin Prairie Resolution accepting the St. Croix County Comprehensive Revision in the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.Resolution held for action. Resolution pertains to accepting the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery Board surveyed and mapped plat located in Town of Baldwin. Resolution held for action. REVIEW OF ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS All department reports were compiled into book form by the County Clerks office and submitted to the County Board members for reviewal previous to the Session. The department heads were available to answer questions about their reports. County Board Report: Norman E. Anderson, Chairman. Notion by Superv. Rock to accept the County Board report. 2nd by Superv. Ryan. Motion carried. County Clerk Report: F. Verna Stohiberg. Motion by Superv. Rivard to accept the County Clerk report. 2nd by Superv. Bogut. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked the Clerk for her appearance and her report. - 2 - Register of Deeds: James O'Connell. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Hop to accept the Register of Deeds report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked the Register of Deeds for his appearance and his report. Clark of Courts: Ralph Becker. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Best to accept the Clerk of Courts Report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked the Clerk of Courts for his appearance and his report. Register in Probate: Margaret Schullo. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the Register in Probate report. Motion carried. Judge Hughes appeared before the Board on behalf of Mrs. Schullo and Chairman Anderson thanked Judge Hughes for his appearance. County Treasurer: Lawrence Moore. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to accept the Treasurers report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked the Treasurer for his appearance and his report. Veteran Service Officer: Willis Cramer. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to accept the Veteran Service Officers report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked the Veteran Service Officer for his appearance and his report. Sheriff:Charles A. Grant. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the Sheriffs Report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked the Sheriff for his appearance and his report. Council on Aging: James A. Vance, Chairman Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to accept the Council on Aging report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Vance for his appearance and his report. Traffic Officer: Cdpt. James Roe. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to accept the Traffic Officers report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Capt. Roe for his appearance and his report. County Farm and County Nursing Home: Delbert Afdahl, Trustee Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the Trustees report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Afdahl for his appearance and his report. Un__iversity of Wisconsin Extension: Gerald Bretl, Agricultural Agent. Mr. Bretl also represented the Home Economic Agent, 4-H Club Agent and Resource Development Agent reports. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Hop to accept the reports. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Breti for his appearance and the reports. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to recess for noon lunch. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene at 1:15 P.M. by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present, 2 absent. The Board continued with the reviewal of the Annual Reports starting with: Public Health Nurse: Marion Erlien. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Carlson to accept the report.Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Miss Erlien for her appearance and her report. Soil and Water Conservation District: Wesley R. Sander. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Sander for his appearance and his report. - 3 - Farmers Home Administration: DonLd E Brue Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Brue for his appearance and his report. Highway Department: Ralph Brown, Commissioner -- Motion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Carlson to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Brown for his appearance and his report. Family Court Commissioner• Kenneth Hayes Due to the absence of Mr. Hayes, District Attorney Rivard was available to answer questions regarding the Family Court Commissioners report. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked District Attorney Rivard for his appearance in behalf of Mr. Hayes. Civil Defense and Zoning: Harold Barber. Motion by Superv. Knapp, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to accept the Civil Defense report. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Knapp to accept the Zoning report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Barber for his appearance and his reports. Juvenile Intake Referra i •Office • Dw ightHough . Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Hough for his appearance and his report. Department of Social Service and Child Coordinating CommIttee_• Robert Sanden. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to accept the Department of Social Services report. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ward to accept the Child Servi(te Coordinating Committee report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Sanden for his appearance and his reports. Equalization Report: General Services Committee Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Bogut-to accept the report. Motion carried. County Fair Association: Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Cave to accept the report. Motion carried. County Planner: Richard Thompson. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Thompson for his appearance and his report. A. S. C. S.: Ralph Larson Motion by Superv. Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the report. Motion carried. County Library: Jean Hansen Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Keilaher to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. Hansen for her appearance and her report. Historical Society: Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Motion carried. St. Croix County Snowmobile Club Association: Orville E. Olson Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Best to accept the report. Motion carried. Manpower Agent: Jeff Scheel. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the report. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Scheel for his appearance and his report. St. Croix -Pierce County Humane Society: Mrs Richard Madsen, Treasurer. Motion by Superv. Luckwaidt, 2nd by Superv. Keilaher to accept the report. Motion carried. After completion of accepting the Annual Reports except for a few to be held for next day, Chairman Anderson continued with the business of the Board by going back to first Readings of Resolutions by the Clerk to be held for action at tomorrows Session. - 4 - Resolution pertains to appropriating $1,000.00 per year, 1976 to the Conservation Account. Resolution held for action. Resolution pertains to submitting a Bid for printing and Publication of the County Board Proceedings from April 1976 thru February 1977. Resolution held for action. Resolution pertains to authorizing County Clerk to draw up a corrected Quit Claim Deed to Henry C. Nygaard on a pootion of land in the Town of Baldwin. Resolution held for action. Resolution pertains to authorizing County Clerk to draw up a Quit Claim Deed to Harold Barber on a portion of land in the Town of St. Joseph. Resolution held for action. Resolution pertains to Petitioning for Advance of State Trunk Highway Allotments. Resolution held for action. Resolution pertains to authorizing employment by the Clerk of Courts. Resolution held for action. CORRESPONDENCE Letter to the County Clerk from the Law Office of Gaylord, Bye and Rodii enclosing an amended filing for newspaper publication for Central St. Croix News. Letter to the County Clerk from the Department of Natural Resources stating that the �Slato Geographical Names Council, at a recent meeting held In Madison, approved the foitowing names for features located in St. Croix County pending approval of the County Board. "Johannesburg" "Little Falls Lake". The letter further stated that if they had not received any actions by the County Board by March Ist, 1976 they would consider their action as meeting with the approval of the County Board and would submit the names to the U. S. Board on Geographical Names. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ward that no action be taken on correspondence. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to recess untll.9:00 A. M. Februar," 25th. Wednesday -February 25th, 1976 9:00 A.M. 8:,ard called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson. Rot; Call by Clerk. 28 present, 3 absent. RESOLUTIONS-2nd-READINGS Resolution # 9(76):Pertains to transferring $51,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to Rustic Roads Highway fund for reconstruction of Beaver Valley Bridge In the Glen HMIs Park area and when actual cost of construction is known, that actual amount needed be transferred. Motion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt the Resolution. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to amend Resolution # 9 to read, "To transfer any additional cost 14 needed from Federal 11,Pvenue Sharing funds to Rustic Roads Highway fund!+ Motion carried. Roll Call called for resulted in 28 yes, none no. Resolution carried as amended. Chairman Anderson called on Dennis Domack, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee. Mr. Domack reported on the activities of the Bicentennial Committee. He stated that a Traveling Art Show Is being promoted. The Traveling Art Show will pick up the Historical Heritage and History of St. Croix County. Mr. Domack also reported on the scheduling of the Bicentennial Chorus for the year 1976 and Informed the Board members that the Bicentennial Chorus has been invited to Washington D. C. June 6th by Senator Gaylord Nelson. Mr. Domack presented the official American Revolution Bicentennial Flag 1776-1976 to St. Croix County. He also presented a "Placque" Certificate of Official Recognition accorded to St. Croix County for designation as a Bicentennial Community. Chairman Anderson and Vice Chairman Meinke accepted the Flag and the P!acque In beha%f of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors and thanked Mr. Domack for the presentations. Resolution # 10(76):County Clerk read Resolution # 10 pertaining to abandoning and reverting a portion of Co. Trk. Hwy. "V", which Is no longer used�to the Town S1. Joseph. According to Wisconsin Statute 80.32 when a Co. Trk. Hwy. is no AongyDr used as a Co. Trk. Hwy., it reverts to the Township from where It came. The County Clerk also read three letters from citizens regarding the abandoning of Co. Trk: Hwy. "V". Chairman Anderson called on VFW Post 2115 of Hudson. Mr. Norman Welshaar,Roberto, Mr. Robert Penman and Mr. Eimer Dahm, both of Hudson came before the Board of Supervisors. The three members of the VFW Post presented the "Dennington 13 Star :776 Bicentennial Flag to St. Croix County. Chairman Anderson accepted the Flag In behalf of the County Board and thanked the VFW members for their presentation. Referring back to Resolution # 10, motion was made by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Siverv. Afdahl to place Resolution on the floor. A discussion was held by the County Board members and the District Attorney on the pros and cons of reverting Co. Trk. Hwy. "V" back to the Township. During the discussion, Superv. Best asked the District Attorney If he could foresee a grey cloud arising where the County taou,d be liable. District Attorney Rivard replied that supposing, if they were given a Permit and it was not abided by, we could possiby be faced with a Law Suit. Superv. Boche questioned the lenghth of time that had elapsed between permit given and taken away. The response was approximately one month. Superv. Boche questioned if St. Croix County could be faced with a Law Suit If they don°t revert. ",Ittrict Attorneys opinion was negative. Roll Call vote called for resulted in .5 yes'and 13 no. Resolution carried. Resolution # 11(76): Read by the Clerk pertains to 1978 Road Construction Plans and EF,timated County Share Cost on County Trunk Highways. Motion by Superv. Rock, ?n,d by Superv. Becker to adopt. Motion carried. 30!u r:-)n # 12(76): Read by Clerk pertains to salary rates of various non- repr;se,,ted Emp;oyees for year 1976 with Attachments A-B-C-D and E attached. Motion by Superv. Plerson,2nd by Superv. Ward that the Board act on each attachment individually. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt Attachment "A'.'' A discussion was held relating to the various salary Increases. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to amend Attachment "A" authorizing Personnel Committee to study and reclassify the Public Health Nurse sections of Attachment "A". Roll Call vote called for resulted In 26 yes, 2 no. Amendment to Resolution # 12, Attachment "A" carried. Discussion clarifies that the =o Increase includes all Personnel on Attachment "A" but that the Personnel �o,YIM!Ttee should study the Public Nurse section of the Attachment and a:lows then to bring any adjustments to the Board In the future If they feel necessary. Roll Call vote called for on - 2 - i-,t,solutlon # 12, Attachment "A" as amended resulted in 28 yes,O no. Resolution # '., Attachment "A" carried. R,,,;erring back to County Office Annual reports, Chairman Anderson called on Mr. Exective Director of the St. Croix County ASCS office. Mr. Larson was L;vailable for questioning on his annual report and he also Informed the Board o. upervisors that funds were available for emergency drout-ho If there Is a need so_ t'lls aid in the County, a Resolution sould be brought before the Board at t;7eir Ap,-ii Session. Mr. Larson Introduced two ASC County Committee members to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Arthur "Bud" Everson, Baldwin and Mr. Walter Duval. of Forest. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Larson for his report. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adjourn for noon recess. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by Clerk. 28 present, 3 absent. Superv. O'Keefe expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Supervisors who did not seek to run for re-election and stated It was a pleasure to work with them and wished them well. Chairman Anderson also expressed his best wishes to the retiring Supervisors. Superv. Rivard Introduced Mr. Arvid Bjornton with the Department of Criminal Justice from Eau Claire. Mr. Bjornton spoke on the New Juvenile Code and gave the Board a little Insight of what County Board members can expect pertaining to Juvprd des. He reported that the federal standards and goals for juveniles came out to 1973. State standards and goals for juveniles are not completed yet. He mentioned two areas of concern. (1). Juvenile status offensives. (2). Mandate for each County to have a non -secure detention for juveniles. Questions were presented by Board members regarding the various juvenile and parent problems. Superv. Rivard and Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Bjornton for his appearance. Superv. Rivard asked Sheriff Grant to appear before the Board of Supervisors. Sheriff Grant mentioned that 12 years ago he brought in a plan dra;+xn with a Placque on it for a Memorial Placque for Police Officers of the State of Wisconsin that were killed in line of duty. County Board of Supervisors had authorized him at that time to secure the Memorial Placque and that said Placque would be located In the Court House. Sheriff Grant, now presented the Memorial Placque to the County Board and it will be placed In the County Court House. Superv, O'Keefe and Chairman Anderson thanked Sheriff Grant for the presentation. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM REPORT Mileage and Per Diem read by the Clerk for the two day Session totaling $2,013.60. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Rock ;o accept the report. Motion carried. Resolution # 12(76)-Attachment"B':' Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Best to adcp-1 ,,`-.t achment "B". Roll Call vote called for resulted in 28 yes, none no. Resolution # 12-Attachment "B" carried. Resolution # 12(76)-Attachment "C": Part Time County Personnel: Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt Attachment "C". Roll Call vote called for resulted in 48 yes, none no. Resolution # l2-Attachment "C " carried. Fr�,�,4tlo # !2(76)-Attachment "D"-Appointed Department Heads: Motion by Superv. ;1. p, 2 d by S�!narv. Ryan to adopt Attachment "D". Roll Call vote called for In 25 yes, 3 no. Resolution # 12-Attachment "D: carried. Ri_.,,lutlon # 12(76)-Attachment "E"-Elected Officials: A discussion was held and no ac i,o, was taken. Ref&rring back to Annual Reports, Superv, Boche Introduced Steve Jacklin from West Central Wisconsin Community Action. Mr. Jacklin appeared before the Board to answer questions regarding the West Cap Annual Report. Questions were presented and he reported on the functions of t-io°r orpan:zation and the services they provide to the public. Motion by Superv. ,� .,:��,Fo, 'Ad by Superv. Homes to accept the report. Motion carried, - 3 - Resolution from Town of Erin Prairie accepting the St. Croix County Zoning Orainance read by the Clerk for 2nd reading. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Supt_:,•v. Boche to accept the Town of Erin Prairie Resolution. Motion carried. Resolution # 13(76):Read by the Clerk pertains to St. Croix County Board accepting and approving the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery Plat in Town of Baldwin, Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept. Motion carried. R,_,soiutlon # 14(76): Read by the Clerk pertains to appropriating $1,000.00 to Conservation Fund. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Keilaher to adopt. Roll Call vote called for resulted In 27 yes, none no. Motion carried. Resolution # 15(76): Read by Clerk pertains to submitting bids to St. Croix County newspapers for publication and supplements of County Board proceedings. Motl6n-. carried. Resolution # 16(76):Read by Clerk pertains to authorizing County Clerk to draw up a corrected Quit Claim Deed to Henry C. Nygaard, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution # 17(76): Read by Clerk pertains to authorizing County Clerk to draw up a Quit Claim Deed to Harold Barber, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hallen to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution # 18(76): Read by Clerk pertains to abandoning a portion of County Trk. Hwy. "F" which Is no longer used and according to Wisconsin Statutes 80.32 when Co. Trk. Hwy. Is no longer used, It is reverted back to Township of Troy from where it came. Motion -by Superv. Hallen, 2nd by Superv. Carlson to adopt. Motion carried. Re:;sol_ution # 19(76): Read by Clerk pertains to recommending the adoption of the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt. Superv. Rock called on Richard Thompson to explain the St. Croix County Community Outdoor Recreation Plan. All Board members had received the Plan Book at the last Session. He stated the Plan Is divided into two parts. Community and County and contains guidelines for goals, objectives, programs and facilities. The plan is merely meant as a guide and does not bind the County by adopting. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the Resolution to the Department of Natural Resources. Motion carried. Resolution # 20(76): Read by the Clerk pertains to authorizing Zoning Administrator to purchase: tape recording equipment. Authorizes'tnansfer of $1000.00 from General Fund to Zoning Account. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 23 yes, 4 no. Resolution carried. Resolut�o� 21(76):Pertains to employment•oof 2 additional Deputy Cj'erk of CoJrfi 'in_Y the CVGrk of Courts'Offtce.Motlon by.•Superv,.R6ck to amend the Resolution authorizing lextra Deputy Clerk to be hired when the Clerk of Court shows proof to the bounty Board at the time the need is there. 2nd by Superv. Boche. A discussion was held and Judge Hughes explained the reason for the necessity of the additional Deputy Clerk of Courts. Motion on the amendment carried. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt Resolution # 21 as amended. Motion carried. DIstrict Attorney Rivard asked the Board to reconsider the amendment as addillonai help was needed immediately In the Clerk of Courts office. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to reconsider Resolution # 21 as amended. Ro,l Call vote called for resulted in 16 yes, 11 no. Ralph Becker, Clerk of Couri ai�•.o spoke, on the need of extra help in his office. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to amend the amendment of Resolution # 21 to authorize Clerk of Court to hire one extra Deputy Clerk of Court. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to accept Resolution # 21 as amended. Motion carried. Resclution # 22(76): Read by the Clerk pertains to petitioning for advance of State Trunk Highway Allotments in St. Croix County for proposed improvements of State Highways 64 and 170. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution # 23(76): Read by the Clerk pertains to <xpanuing Mission of Child.en's Service Coordinating Committee with Addenuim attached. Motion by Superv. Pl�rson, 2nd by Superv. Cave to adopt. Motion carried. t - 4 - Clerk read a letter of request from Warren and Janet Stone and Don H. Iverson petitioning St. Croix County to rezone a portion of land from Agricultural to Industrial. Letter referred to Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. Clerk read an application from Christian C. Hanson Individually and as agent for Joel Hanson and Evan Hanson to rezone a portion of land from Agricultural to Industrial. Application referred to Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. CORRESPONDENCE Letter of correspondence from St. Croix County Library system read by the Clerk, recommends the reappointment of Wallace Lindholm and (Caryl) Joanne Olson to the Library Board. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Boche to approve the appointments. Motion carried. Letter of Correspondence from Arthur J. Peterson read by the Clerk, in which Mr. Peterson requests to have his name withdrawn for reappointment to the Board of Trustees. Letter placed on file. Letter of correspondence from Harold Shay read by the Clerk, in which Mr. Shay expressed a desire that his name be used for an application as Trustee appointment provided Mr. Peterson is not reappointed. Motion by Superv.. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Boche that a letter be sent to Art Peterson In behalf of the County Board recognizing his many years of service as County Health Center Trustee. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson called for nominations from the floor for Health Center Trustee for a three year term. Superv. Nelson nominated Harold Shay as Trustee. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut that nominations be closed. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough that the Clerk cast a unanimous Ballot for Harold Shay as County Health Center Trustee. Motion carried. Letter read by Clerk from Nicholas Elliott, University of Wisconsin, River Falls applying for a Political Science student to be placed as an intern position with Public Agencies. Letter referred to Finance, Budget Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Superv. Kellaher reported for Finance Committee and stated that a conference room had been made for Social Services Department in old Court House basement. A telephone system was installed at the Department of Social Services. They hired a new Personnel Technician in the Job Service Office, Holly Hart from River Falls. Superv. Kellaher also reported on the Affirmative Action programs and presented letters to be referred to Personnel Committee. Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to accept the Finance Committee and Affirmative Action Committee Reports. Motion carried. Superv. Thompson, Chairman of University of Extension Education Committee reported that St. Croix County won the Law Suit case Bixby vs St. Croix County. He also reported that the Dam Sites are completed. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Thompson for his report. Superv. Pierson, Chairman of the Unified Board reported that the Program Director position will be open. Mr. Bright will be retiring as of June 30th,1976. Superv. Pierson stated that he feels that one Director can handle the Health Center and Unified Board and should not be separated. He also reported that they had interviewed five applicants for the Psyciatric position. Superv. Pierson stated that they have invited the Bicentennial Chorus to come and sing for the patients this year. He further stated that he felt that the two Boards should merge and recommends that the County Board present a Resolution at the April Session. After a discussion was held, the District Attorney was requested to acquire more information from the Attorney General's office as to the legality of the merging of the two Boards. He also stressed the need of a building program. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Pierson for his report. Superv. Rock moved to adjourn, 2nd by Superv. Hallen at 6:20 P.M. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohlber; St. Croix County -Clerk The next Session of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be April 20th and 21st, 1976 at 9:00 A. M.