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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 8-17-1976AGENDA ao 0 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SESSION TUESDAY -- AUGUST 17, 1976 9:00 A.M. COURTHOUSE Complied by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. INVOCATION: Rev. Keith Pearson - Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson. In - PLED,,-,E OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. ROLL CALL: by Clerk. Consideration of minutes of previous Session. A INOU N C EMEN TS : 1. Parking Stickers. 2. heading of 'Rule 111911 by Chairman. 3. Announcement of Colvity Boards State Convention. Green Bqy Sep't. 19th 22nd. 4. Introduction of distinguished guests. "e'An COO 64- PERSONAL APPEARANCES. 10:00 A.M. Chancellor Jean Evans of the Wisconsin University Extension of Madison. RE-RXffS m OF C01,1ZITTEE CHAIR1T,N (Including personal appearances" Rule 21) limited to 7 13 minutes OLD BUSINESS: Resolutions for 2nd reading and action. 1. Transf e r of funds f rom General Fund to County Budget. 2. Authorizing Classification & Compensation Study. 3. Transfer of Funds for 1976 Wage Adjustments. -y R-U CAA Sheltered Workshop Program . T-vc� // -xk 5. Alcoholism Treatment Facility. k6Ua 6. Tax Deed - Town of Rush River 1 7. Requesting resignation of District Attorneyv/1' 8. Dutch Elm Disease 9. Night Sessions of County Board Any other Old Business. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mileage & Per Diem for August Session 2. Quarterly Per Diem & Mileage for Co:uiittee meetings. 3. Affirmative Action Plan for 1977 -- Superv. Kellaher 4. First reVing of new Resolutions 5. Emergency Resolutions. 6. September Session be changed from Septembor 19, to September 28. CORRESPQNDENCE INY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COLS BEFORE THE BOARD ANY FURTHER ANNOUNCETIENTS ADJOUR1,11,11ENT Norman E. Anderson Chairman ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Regular Session Tuesday, August 17, 1976 9:00 A. M. Bcard called to order by Chairman Anderson invoc,)tion by Rev. Keith Pearson, Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roll C-ill by the Clerk. 30 present. I absent. Moil^n b�� Superv. Rivard, second by Superv. O'Keefe to accent the minutes of the Previous session as written and mailed to each maimber. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMIE:.N i-S Chairman Anderson acknowledged and thanked the City of Hudson for the Courtesy parking stickers. Chairman Anderson read Rule 19 as follows: "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." Chairman Anderson also announced that the County Board Association Convention would be held September 19th thru the 22nd and questioned how many were planning to attend. He also announced that if there was no objection, the scheduled session of the County Board being a conflicting date, perhaps the meeting should be changed to September 28th. Motion by Superv. DeBoer, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to change the date of the next County Board Session to September 23th. Motion car-rip.d. Chairman Anderson also recognized and welcomed guests and the press in ar+�r=c!Znce. Ghairrmcin Anderson then proceded to introduce and welcome Chancellor Jean Evans of the Wisconsin University Extension of Madison. Mr. Evans spoke regarding University Extension Education. He expressed the purpose of the Extension is to serve people. (1) Progress is People. People are no. I in thel r program and their purpose Is "to heip peopsa learn more than they now kncw about topics of their choice." He suggested advisory Committees should ex 1 st as local input knows whet people nec::d in their area. Every County "<<s a different need. in questioning education he stated, Education is related to progress. Progress is the function of three things. 1. What people kncw. 2. What they do with what they know and 3rd, the results they get from what they know. (2). Parinership- Partners for Progress. State of Wisconsin had a merger of all tiubllc Univtirsl.t.les into one s•/stem creating a larger sy;stem, 27 campuses under one system ;N ;'i'h some extension programs coming from the 2.7 c, ,,TDuses . Partnership is necersary In D,;Partment of Home Administration, Soil Conservation and Agencies of State Governl-1,7;nt. Partnership exists between the Federal Government, State and Ccunty Governments. (3). Programming. Their are 13 dirfF�ra-ent types of progrU:-s ca-ierized with Extension. Wisconsin has a wader variety of programs than r aces. Mr. Evans called on Gerald Brett, Extension Agriculture Agent to respond to a ques'-;Cn pertaining to the ETN Program. Mr. Brett infcrmod the Board mombers that t.iere are throe ETN loca-tions in St. Croix County. Ne­ii Richmand, Baldwin and Hu ;son. Sc,me of the programs are on a fee basis and some are not. Approximately 175 aduits in St. Croix County have paid a fee. C"alri:Ian Anderson thanked Mr. Evans for his Informational report and appearance before lie Board. Chairman Anderson questioned the County Board Supervisors opinion on the differe"t>als under the Old and New Business on the Agenda. After discu:3sion, it was referred to the General Services Committee for study to be applied in the Rules and Regulations. Superv. Be-t questioned the procedure for campaigners to remove their signs and Ilteruture througsiout the County following the election. Chairman Anderson Informed him that this requirement Is in 1-he Zoning Ordnance and the Zori.i.ng Administrator has the authority for enfcrciz;ment. REPOTS Finance,,Buc-Icet and Personnel Committee. Superv. Gahm, Chairman reported that the financial report they received from the Springstead lia(-„ Consultants sho-Jed where Si. Croix Cot,r,t,! ea�-:v)d c;or:P to Agriculture and Education Extension Committee: Superv. Thompson, Chairman spoke on the activities of the recent County Fair and felt it was a very successful fair. He further stated that they hired a new Resource Development Agent and wanted to introduce Mr. James Jahnke. Mr. Jahnke spoke to the Board and expressed his appreciation for having been hired, He stated he expects to devote much of his time to Community Development, Economic Do:'elopment and Land Use Planning. Ci; t rr?-sn Anderson thanked Superv. Thompson and Mr. Jahnke for their report and appearance. At 1'his time, Superv. Rivard asked Chairman Anderson for permission to Introduce Mrs. Doyle Belisle, one of his constituents and also a member of the 51.42 Board. Mrs. "eiisse expressed her thanks and appreciation for having the privilege of serving on the Unified Board for the past three ,rears. She stated that she would not be eilgib o for re -appointment and hoped that the County Board would consider the new building requests for the Health Center. 3 . Superv. Rock moved to recess for lunch until 1:15 P.M. 2nd by Superv. Boche. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene at 1:15 P.M. by Chairman Anderson. Roil Call by the Clerk. 29 present, I absent, I excused. Reports continued. Comprehensive Zoning, P1apn1nq and Parks Committee: Superv. Rock, Chairman announced that they had received the resignation of Terry Fredrick, the Park Director at Glen Hills. Superv. Rock stated that the Committee had interviewed eight applicants and that Joseph Grant, from Plum City, Pierce County was selected to replace Terry Fredrick and will commence employment Sept. 6-#h. Superv. Rock read a resolution regarding establishing a committee to promote Dutch Elm Disease Control. Resolution to be acted on later at today's Session. Superv. Rock also reported on the progress regarding toilet facilities at Pine '-ke Park. New specifications will be drawn up and will seek more bids. He also stated that there is a good chance of getting a Grant for installing electrical outlets in Glen Hills Park. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Rock for his report. Law Enforcement Committee: Superv. O'Keefe, Chairman reported on the number of arrests In Law Enforcement during May and June. He also reported on the activities of the Water Patrol. He referred to the Law Enforcement Committee minutes which quoted the amount of money necessary to be transferred from the General Fund to the Sheriff's Budget for over -,time or call in pay as agreed to in the Law Enforcement negotiation contract. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. O'Keefe for his report, General Services S_ervices _Committee: Saa.rv. Boche, Chalrmen reported on the proposed changes in the Rules of Stand!ng and Elective Committees. A discussion was held on the proposed changes. The Rules still held by the General Services Committee for further study. Chairman Fnderson thanked Superv. Boche for his report, Personnel Committee: Superv, Meinke, Chairman stated that a joint meeting was held with the Finance, Budget, Personnel and Building Committee to interview four applicants for Labor Negotiator for 1977. Superv. Meinke stated they had hired Jarties Everson and Associates from Wausau Wihconsin on an hourly basis plus expenses. Superv.,MsI nke al3o stated that negotiations at the Health Center are almost completed. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Meinke for his report. Health Committee: �vSuperv. Quinn reported that the Health Committee met July 19th at the County Nurses office in Hammond. The meeting was held primarily for the involvement of the County Planner and Resource Development Agent in discussing space and location for the County Nurses Office. Chairman Anderson thanked and highly praised the County Planner and Resource Development Agent for the plan they prepared for the Health Committee. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Quinn for his report. ZoniF;q Ad1justment Board: Superv. Luckwaldt, Chairman spoke on some of the problems they enter into when trying to stay in line with the Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Luekwaidt for his report. Lihrar y Hoard: Superv. Schultz reported that the Library Board has been looking into a new type of Film Strip. He stated that it was also sugges-i-ed that the County Librarian and the Chairman of the Library Board come before the County Board at the next session. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Schultz for his report. Motion by Superv. Rock to recess. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Motion carried. Public Protection Committee: Superv. Hop, Chairman presented a resolution for Ist reading under New Business. A discussion was held regarding the # 911 Emergency Communications. Superv. Hop invited members of the Board to attend their next Communications meeting, if they desired. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Hop for his report. West Cam Superv. Boche, reported that there had been a nc i no, G.zt y par'ty ':)r J. C. Banks and 'that a new director, IMr. Patrick Herric: s had been w 4 Human Services Coordinating Committee: Chairman Anderson reported that Superv. Sherman Peterson will represent the County Board on that Committee. RESOLUTIONS Motion was made by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to dispence with the reading of the resolutions, as all County Board members had copies of same on their desks. Motion carried. Resolution # 4.9(76): Pertains to transfer funds from the General Fund to the County Board Budget for payment of consultants advi$e on Investment Program. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Quinn to adopt. Roll Call vote resulted in 29 yes Motion on Resolution # 49(76) carried. N Resolution # 50(76): Pertains to authorizing a classification and compensation study for St. Croix County employees. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. /IV0- " George to adopt. Motion on Resolution # 50(76) carried. Resolution # 51(76): Pertains to transfer of funds for 1976 wage adjustments. J1 Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Roll Call vote resulted in /)O-" 29 yes. Motion on Resolution # 51(76) carried. Resolution # 52(76): Pertains to authorizing the construction of a new facility at the St. Croix Health Center to house the Sheltered Workshop Program and Adult Day Care Program. Roll Call vote resulted in 29 yes. Motion on Resolution # 52(76) carried. Resolution # 53(76): Pertains to authorizing the construction of new office space Tor the Alcoholism Treatment area at the St. Croix Health Center. Roll Call vote resulted In 25 yes, 4 no. Motion on Resolution # 53(76) carried. Resolution # 54(76): Pertains to authorizing County Clerk to execute a deed to James E. Norvold and M. Joyce Norvold. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Motion on Resolution # 54(76) carried. At this time District Attorney Rivard asked the County Board Chairman If he could introduce his staff: Debbie Staberg, Secretary Judy Dardano, Assistant Secretary Michael Jackus, Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Cairns, Para Professi6na6' Madelon Zuelke, Child Support Program Director Chairman Anderson thanked District Attorney Rivard for their appearance before the Board. Resolution pertains to requesting the District Attorney to resign. Motion by Superv.Boche to hold for September meeting. 2nd by Superv.George.Motion by Superv.Ward to table. 2nd by Superv. Stack. Roll Call resulted in 20 yes, 8 no, I abstained, Superv. O'Keefe.Superv. Hallen challenged the abstain from voting.Superv. O'Keefe stated that as Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee, he was concerned about the resolution stating "morale of Law Enforcement office is"low". Chairman Anderson ruled that a 2/3rds show of hands must be shown to allow him to abstain. A 2/3rdsFshow of hands was given. Superv. O'Keefe changed his vote to no: Vote resultedin 20 yes, 9 no. Motion to table resolution is carried. A discussion was held between the County Board members, the District Attorney 'and Judge Hughes regarding the investigation conducted by the Law offices of Falkenberg and Sazama. Resolution # 55(76): Pertains to establishing a Citizens Committee to promote Dutch Elm Disease Control. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Rock to table. n� Roll Call resulted In 12 yes, 17 no. Resolution not tabled. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Hallen to adopt the Resolution. Roll Call resulted In 15 yes, 14 no. Motion and Resolution # 55,carried. Resolution pertains to changing Day Sessions to Night Sessions of the County Board on a three month trial basis. Motion by Superv. Hallen, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt.. Roll Call vote resulted in 11 yes, 18 no. Resolution defeated. Motion by Superv. Boche to reconsider and be brought forward at the next session. NEW BUSINESS Reports J,Vwl Mileage and Per Diem for the one day session read by the Clerk totaled $1,065.45. �L� Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Hop to accept the report. Motion carried. - 5 - Second Quarter County Board Committee, Quarterly Mileage and Per Diem read by the Clerk totaled $8,456.93. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by P p Superv. Lowe to accept the report, Motion carried. Second quarter Per Diem and Mileage for Unified Board members totaled $2,450.15 and Highway Committee totaled $1,688.68 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv.Rivard 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept both reports. Motion carried. Affirmative Action Plan and Manpower: Superv. Kellaher reported that they had updated the Affirmative Action Program according to Federal Government Guidelines. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Best to accept the updating of the Affirmative Action Plan. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS-IST READING Resolution read by the (clerk pertains to creating a Central Communication and Emergency Dispatch Center. Held for next Session. Resolution read by the Clerk pertains to constructing a Horsebarn at the St. Croix County Fair. Resolution referred to the General Services Committee. 'Resolution adopting the St..Cr6ix County Personnel Policy. Motion by Superv. Nelson to suspend the reading. 2nd by Superv. George. Motion carried. Held for 'next Session. Resolutimn"1# 56(76): Read by the Clerk pertains to Delegation of Authority 1977 Social Services contracts. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Stack for a du 2/3rds show of hands to place on the floor. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adopt. Motion on Resolution # 56(76) carried. Resolution Ist reading: Resolution read by the Clerk pertains to authorizing the County Clerk to execute a deed to Michael and Sally Clymer. Held for next session Resolution read by the Clerk opposing proposed change of jail standards. Resolution held for next session. Resolution read by the Clerk pertains to adopting Ordinance covering Peddlers, Canvassers and Transient Merchants. Resolution held for next session. Resolution read by the Clerk pertains to increasing fees for holding out of County Prisoners in the St. Croix County jail. Resolution held for next session. Resolution read by the Clerk pertains to amending Large Assembly Ordinance. Resolution held for next session. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence relating to filling vacancies appointments to the Unified Board. Chairman Anderson stated that the intrepretation that he received from the Statutes and the District Attorney that one vacancy is a position that should come',from 'tine 'hemicaI Depend ancv G mup,'one vacant' from Deve I opmenta I DisabiIit' ies and one from County Board. Two I& -tiers were considered.One from Arthur Peterson recuestind to be considered_ for reappointment and a letter from John H. Kiernan,M,D. recommending Dr.Terry G. Domino for an appointment.There are three vacancies in 1976 to replace, Mrs. Doyle Belisle, not avallable for - reappointment, Superv. Pierson and Arthur Peterson. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Boche that Arthur Peterson be re -appointed and Dr. Terry Domino and Superv. Quinn be appointed to the Unified Board for a three year term. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson asked the Board members if a report comes back from the Investigator, Falkenberg before the next Session, should the Chairman move the next session ahead. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. George that the Sept. meeting could be called before September 28th If necessary. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Quinn to adjourn at 1:20 P.M. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohiberg St. Croix County Clerk