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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 9-28-1976AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISERS SESSION TUESDAY --SEPTEMBER 28., 1976 9:00 A.M. COURTHOUCE Compiled by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. INVOCATION: Father Anton of St. Patricks Catholic Church--- 'Hudson Pledge of 1.116giance to The Flag. ROLL CALL: By Clerk Consideration of minutes of previous Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 1. Parking Stickers 2. Reading Rule 111911 3;, Ifitroduction of Guests 4;' Date of Next Session PERSONAL APPERUCES 10:00 A.M. (Rule 21, limited to 15 minutes.) 1. Representatives from County Library Z 2. Report on Low Enforcement Merger Study.— Fred Wilemsn 3. Gary, Johnson,, Program Director.,. HeAlth Center L Introduction of New Employees Re: -dingy on Emergency Resolutions - For Action under new Business Action on Resolutions from previous Session. l.. Personnel Policy 2. Construction of Horse Barn at Fair Grounds 3. Communications Center. -" 4. Night Sessions of County Board 5. Execute Deed of Michael & Sally Clymert--' 6. Opposing proposed Jail Standards -.- 7. Ordinance covering Peddlers, Canvassers and Transient Merchants. 8. IAcreasing Fees for Out -Of -County Prisoners,--- 9, Amending Large Assembly Ordinance. 10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mileage and Per Diem for September Session 2. First Reading of Resolutions & Action on Emergency Resolutions a. Transfer of funds for the Sheriff t s Budget(Over Time Payment) iX b. Approval for reoonement of land to Commercial from Agric.-Residential. � 3. Public Health Building - Richard Thompson - Seymo ur Dahm 4. Law Enforcement Study t, 5. County Board Assocation Conference 6/ Wisconsin V.T.A.E. New Richmond Campus E_ '�,SP01�1DE:ICE `APPOINTMENTS: Dutch Elm Committee ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD: ANNOUNCEMENTS: fiDJOURNMENT: ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday, September 28, 1976 9:00 A.M. Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. invocation by Father Thomas Kielan, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roil Call by Clerk. 28 present, 3 absent. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Rock to accept the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each member. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson acknowledged 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 Invited guests to Introduce themselves. Christy Teigen and Mrs. Gary Booth from Glenwood City representing the 4 H Club Horsemen Committee. David Plourde from Somerset. Chairman announced that the next Session of the County Board will be October 19th. RESOLUTIONS Resolution_ #_ 57(76): Pertains to rezoning of land to Commerical from Agriculture R(sidential, Town of Richmond. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv.0iorge for a 2/3rds show of hands. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to adopt Resolution # 57 (76). Motion carried. Resolution # 58(76): Pertains to rezoning land to Industrial from Agricultural - Residential, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. George to waive the rules. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt for a 2/3rds show of hands. Motion carried, Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt Resolution # 58(76). Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to table until new business. Roll Call vote called for on the motion to table resulted in 13 yes, 15 no. Motion to table defeated. Motion to adopt Resolution # 58(76) carried. Resolutions: 2nd Readings: Resolution pertains to adopting the St. Croix County Personnel Policy. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Motion by Superv. Rock to amend the resolution by adding the words "Personnel Policy" in third paragraph following Exhibit "A". Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to table until later in the day. Resolution pertaining to construction of a Horsebarn at the St. Croix County Fair Grounds. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to adopt. Discussion was held on the structure type of the building, the cost and other construction needs of the County. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hop to table the resolution for six months for further information on other building needs. Roll Call vote called for on motion to table for six months resulted in 19 yes, 9 no. Resolution tabled and referred to the Agriculture Extension and General Services Committees together with the County Planner. Superv. Schultz introduced Wally Lindholm, Jean Yoerg and Jean Hansen,County Library representatives. Wally Lindholdm, Supt. of Schools, Glenwood City and Vice Chairman of the County Library Board spoke to the Board members regarding the County Library System. He emphasized the importance of the County Library system as a Pilot Program throughout the entire County as is being copied by other Counties in the State of Wisconsin. Mr. Lindholm also introduced Mrs. Jean Yoerg, Library Board President. Mrs. Yoerg gave a resume on how the County Library started in 1969 through - 2 - Committee work efforts. She also explained the purchase of the Fiction and Non - Fiction Books and how these books are transferred from one Library to another in -`he County. Mrs. Yoerg, in turn, called on Mrs. Jean Hansen, County Librarian. Mrs. Hansen ;nvited the Board members to stop In and see their Library in New Richmond at any Time. She also presented brochures to the Board members regarding a Mail -A -Book (A Book Lending Service). Mrs. Hansen also mentioned that they have library services C. the homebound. Chairman Anderson thanked the Library Board members for their appearance. Resolution pertaining to night sessions of the County Board which had been moved at the last session to be reconsidered at this session was next on the agenda. Question. before the house,"Shall the Resolution be reconsidered?19 Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to reconsider. Roll Call called for resulted in 14 yes and 14 no. Tie vote results in Motion to reconsider and resolution defeated. RESOLUTIONS 2nd Readings Resolution # 59(76): Pertains to authorizing County Clerk to draw up a Quit Claim Deed to Michael and Sally Clymer. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt Resolution # 59(76). Motion carried. Resolution # 60(76): Pertains to opposition to proposed change of jail standards. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to adopt Resolution # 60(76). Motion carried. Resolution pertaining adopting Ordinance cov6ring peddlers, canvassers and transient merchants. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to adopt.After discussion on the resolution, Supervs. Rivard and Lowe withdrew their motion and 2nd and the Chairman referred the resolution back to the Law Enforcement Committee for further study with the District Attorney. Resolution # 61(76): Pertains to increasing fee for holding out of county.prisoners In the St. Croix County Jail. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt Resolution # 61(76). Motion carried. Resolution # 62(76): Pertains to amending large assembly Ordinance. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to adopt Resolution # 62(76). Motion carried. Resolution # 63(76): Pertains to creation of Countywide Central Communication and Emergency Dispatch Center. Superv. Hop outlined a plan and cost to set up the Communications Center in the Old Court House Building. He introduced Mr. Don Ressbach and Larry Agema from Eau Claire, advisors to tha Public Protection Committee. He mentioned that other outside members in attendance were Chief of Police Richard Flynn, New Richmond, Sheriff Charles Grant, Gordon Palmer from the Baldwin Hospital and Capt. James Roe from the Highway Patrol. Mr. Don Rassbach and Larry Agema explained the program for Emergency Communications and answered questions during the discussion. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to recess until 1:15 P.M. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene at 1:15 P.M. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 2 absent. MILEAGE & PER DIEM Mileage and Per Diem for the one day Session read by the Clerk totals $1,021.35. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept. Motion carried. Referring to Resolution # 63(76) regarding the Creation of Countywide Central Communication and Emergency Dispatch Center, a few comments were made in favor of the Resolution by Chief of Police David Burke. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt the resolution. Superv. Pierson stated he would vote for this Resolution if some one could promise that there would not be two dispatch centers and that all calls would go thru the new Emergency Dispatch Center. Mr. Rassbach replied that only the County Board could make that decision. Superv. Pierson questioned Superv. O'Keefe how he would answer that question. Superv. O'Keefe referred to Page 23 of the New Law Enforcement Merger Study which stated "Providing adequate staffing of the Communications Center In the Sheriff's Department may be most vital part of Insuring adequate police service response. The dispatcher position must be manned at all times. Should the possibility of a separate County Communications Center be realized, a cadre of dispatchers would be immediately available." Superv. O'Keefe - 3 - further stated that Law Enforcement would feel that they would keep one phone at the Sheriff's Dispatch Center. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 26 yes. 3 no. Motion and Resolution # 63(76) carried. Mr. Fred A. Wileman, Associate Professor, Unive-sity of Wisconsin Extension, presented a report to the Board members regarding the Law Enforcement Merger Study. All Board members had copies of the study report at their desks, which he referred to during his presentation. The purpose of his study, as contracted, was for him to recommend the best method of providing police service to St. Croix County. He emphasized four general categories of needs in Police services: I. Primary field service: Police services provided in response to calls from individuals and other Police officers. 2. Secondary Police Service: Follow up services where detective work is usually Used. 3. Support Services: Highway Patrol, Highway Safety car, Inspection program,Dispatch and Communication. 4. Administrative: To administer all programs and strongly urged that Administrator take project of developing the polices. He would recommend first dnd foremost that St. Croix County needs additional personnel to adequately provide Police protection In St. Croix County. He felt that a merger today wouldn't accomplish much. Maybe a date to strive towards could be 1980. The process would be done by three different steps. Serverai questions and answers followed the presentation. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Willman for his report. Chairman Anderson welcomed and acknowledged the presence of Senator Robert Knowles. The Chairman thanked Senator Knowles for coming and extended a welcome to him at any time. Superv. O'Connell introduced Mr. Warren Leonard from VTAE, New Richmond Campus. Mr. Leonard presented the Board members with brochures regarding the New Richmond Campus. He explained the building program at New Richmond and announced there would be open house from I to 4 P.M. on October IOth. He extended an Invitation for everyone to come and see the new construction program. He further stated that the New Richmond Campus, has increased about 12% in student growth. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Leonard for his report and appearance. Superv. Nelson introduced Mr. Gary Johnson, the new Program Director at the St. Croix Holath Center, New Richmond. Mr. Johnson stated that he had commenced his position September 1, 1976 and enjoys his work and the people he Is working with. He further stated he would like all the County Board members to feel ffee to visit the Health Center at any time and that he would be available for any questions they might like to present. Mr. Johnson served as Social Services Director in Clark County for the past nine years. Chairman Anderson welcomed Mr. Johnson to St. Croix County and thanked him for his appearance. Mr. Richard Thompson, County Planner Introduced Mr. Robert H. Bieraugel, the new. Grant Analyst. Mr. Bieraugel is a graduate of Mankato College. Mr. Thompson proceeded to report on the study progress regarding additional or new space for the Public Health Nurses Office. During the study, he and James Janke, Resource Development Agent have come up with different alternatives and different criteria. They looked at general location, accessibility, site needs, construction need and cost. Alternatives: Build a new structure either In Baldwin or Hammond. Utilize the former Half Way House at the Health Center at New Richmond. Stay where present Public Health Nurses Office is with expansion Plans. Mr. Thompson further stated that they have plans to meet with the Health Committee and the Finance Committee for continuing the study. He further stated that Joe Bieraugel, Grant Analyst is looking into whether funds could be available to help defray the cost of constructing a building. Referring back to the Resolution regarding the County Personnel Policy, Superv. Lowe moved to table the resolution until the next Session. 2nd by Superv. Pierson. Motion carried. ist READING RESOLUTIONS Resolution pertaining to transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Central Emergency Medical Service Center Outlay read by the Clerk. Resolution held for next Session. Resolution pertaining to Transfer of Funds from the General Fund to the Sheriff and Piice Radio Accounts to provide necessary funds for 1976 salary and wage rate adjustments. Resolution held for next session. - 4 - REPORTS Superv. Dahm Chairman of the Finance Committee reported that their Committee had approved the purchase of a postal meter at the Social Services Department. The Committee is in the process of securing Bids for a holding pen at the County Jail. He also gave the report from Springstead Associates on the Financial Investments program. Superv. Thompson, Chairman of the Agriculture, Extension, Soil and Water Committee reported that the annual meeting had been held for the Willow River Rehabilitation District. He also reported that claims had been submitted against Dam Site # 6 and that It is in the hands of the District Attorney. The remaining Committees Chairman gave brief reports of the activities within - their own committees. Chairman Anderson thanked all Committee Chairman for their reports. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adjourn at 5:30 P. M. Norman E. Anderson Chairman, County Board Respectfully submitted by F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk The next Session of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be October 19th, 1976 at 9:00 A. M.