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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 1-12-1977AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SESSION WEDNESDAY -- JANUARY 12, 1977 9:00 A.M. COURTHOUSE, HUDSON Board called to order by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson. INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Consideration of minutes of previous Session. LN 30UITCEMENTS 1. Parking Stickers 2. Reading of Rule 111911 3. Introdruction of Guests. 4. Dates of Board Sessions for 1977 A. January 12 B. February 22nd & 23rd C. April 12th & 13th D.May 10 E. June 14 F. August 9 G. September 13 H. October 11 I. November 15th & 16th OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION & ACTION OF 2nd READING RESOLUTIONS 1. Opposition of State Administration of Public Welfare 2. Pertains to deposit of returnable containers 3. Adopting County Personnel Policy /I Report on Bass Lake Road Reconsideration of defeated RRsolution regarding a Shelter Home Care Facility for Juveniles. Report on new building project at St. Croix Health Center -- Garr Johnson 61_�_ NM,T BUSINESS Presentation of Union Contracts and Non -Union Empolyees salaries & benifits presented by County Negotiator, Attiy. Mark Olson 1:30 P.M. Mileage & Per Diem for January Session ✓ Quarterly Claims for Committee work. First Reading of Resolutions Correspondence Report on West -Cap -- Anton DeBoer Reports of other Committee & Boards by Chairmen Any other matters to come before the Board for Discussion. Adjournment This Agenda may not be necessarily presented in this order. NOMAN E. AVERSON, CHAIRMIN ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 12, 1971 9:00 A. M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. InvocatIcn by Rev. Donald Docken, Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson. P i e�'.go of A I a E;; i ance by all present. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present, 2 absent. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each member. Motion carried. A.NNOUNIGEMENTS Chairman Ande--son acknowledged the CourTesy•Parking Stickers from the City of Hudson. P.uIe 19 was read by the Cha1rr^an as foIIows: "Whenever any member wlshrs to speak or deliv:r any matter to the Board he shall rise and addr,,ss himself to the confine his remarks to the question undor debate and e , Id personal if lea, The member who shall rise to address the chair shall speak first. When two members rlso to speak at the same time the Chair shall name the member who Is to speak first." Chairman Anderson introduced and w3lcomed the guests that were In attendance.' Dates established for County Board Sessions In 1977 are as follows: January 12, Fe,`,ruarry.22 & 2 3rd, April 12th & 13th, May 10th, June 14th, August 9th* September 3th, October I Gt;, and November 15th & 16th. 01_0 BUSINESS 2nd Raadtnq. Resolutions Resolution # 1 (77): Read by the Clerk pertains to opposing State Administration of Public Wi;ifare. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried. Re,::ai_u ion # 2(77): Read by the Clerk pertains to encouraging Legislature to rrq ire su;7�.e^certain containers and/or bottles to be produced on a returnable basis so as to pr ektkiii;t- further waste.Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt the Reso'ution. Clerk instructed to strike out the name of Robert P. Knowles on the Resolution. Motion carried. Resolutl�-,n # 3(77): Read by the Clerk pertains to St. Croix County endorsing and adopting a St. Croix County Personnel Policy with Exhibit A attached to be effective upon adoption. Mo lon by Superv. Rock,2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt the Resolution. Explanations regarding the Personnel Policy were presented by Jeff Scheel, Job Service Director. After discussion the motion carried. Superv. Ward expressed his vote of appreciation to Mr. Scheel for his input into the Personnel Policy. The gratitude was expressed by all County Board members with a Clapp of hands. Rer_ort On The Bass Lake Road: Chairman Andr;rsOn tailed on Superv. Luckwaldt, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment Committee. Superv. Luckwaldt, with reference to the last Session, stated that Chairman Anderson had requested the Board of Adjustment Committee to Investigate the conditions on the Bass Lake road and to report their findings to the County Board at this Session with recommendations. Superv. Luckwaldt stated that on November 30, 1976, the Board of Adjustment Inspected the road and held a meeting with citizens,of St. Joseph Towrshtp and members of the Town Board. At this meeting members of the Town Board had agreed to temporarily open the Road, and to complete the road and construction at a later date.He further stated that Superv. George, Chairman of St. Joseph Town Board Informed the Board of Adjustment Committee on December 22nd that the Town would not be opening the road at the present time. Board of Adjustments made a 2nd Inspection of the road on December 22nd and at their meeting the findings were to recommend that the road be temporarily opened immediately with minor repairs as agreed with the Town Board on November 30th. They further recommend that the speed limit be set at 35 miles per hr; Reflector Posts be Installed oua•side of roadway and other proper signs be installed and that the road should be brought up to standard in the Spring, when conditions are favorable. Discussion was held regarding the opening of the road, and Chairman Anderson - 2 - instructed the Highway Committee together with the District Attorney to work out any cost and technicalities and to see that the road is reopened. Report On St. Croix Health Center: By Gary Johnson, Administrator. Mr. Johnson stated that they have looked at several proposals regarding the construction of the Sheltered Work Shop. They are also studying plans to remodel the House and attached Garage for Chemical Dependancy use. He further reported on the program funding and the operation of the Health Center. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Johnson for his report. Superv. Dahm reported that the Finance Committee had been approached for a contribution from St. Croix County to assist the New Richmond Band for their trip to Washington D. C. to take part In the Inaugural Parade, representing the State of Wisconsin on January 20th, 1977. Superv. Dahm stated that the Finance Committee was recommending that the County Board of Supervisors approve $2,000.00 to be contributed to the New Richmond Band Boosters, Inc. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to contribute $2,000.00. Roil Call vote resulted In 29 yes. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Pierson that the District Attorney prepare a resolution that funds not to exceed $2,000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to New Richmond Band Boosters In-h. Motion carried. Mr. Roy Lee, Nsw Richmond Band Director and Mr. Frank Huser from New Richmond, in attendance, were introduced by Chairman Anderson. Mr. Lee expressed appreciation and thanked the Board members for their action on making the contribution possible. Moticn by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to reconsider the Resolution regarding the Shelter Home Care Facility Grant Program which was defeated in the November 1976 session. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell that the Resolution be placed on the floor by a 2/3rds show of hands which resulted in 17 hands raised, Motion defeated. A recount of hands raised showed 18. Motion t II defeated. Superv. Nelson and Superv. O'Connell withdraw their motion and so that action could be taken on Superv. O'Keefes previous motion. Action to ken and Superv. O'Keefe's motion to reconsider was carried. Motion by Superv. P«.sson, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell that the resolution be placed on the floor by a 2/3rds show of hands which resulted in 17 hands raised. Motion defeated. Pairs. Catherine Hefting, in attendance questioned whether the County Board would consider listening to Attorney L.R. Reinstra from New Richmond or anyone else in attendance who had been working on the plans 6f the program. Superv. Ward stated that he felt no one should be allowed to discuss this resolution until the Resoluti®n is properly presented to the Board in the future, due to being defeated at this Session. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell that Mrs. Heiting, as his constituent, be allowed to speak before the Board. Show of hands resulted in 21 yes, 8 no. Superv. O'Keefe presented Mrs. Heiting to* the Board. Mrs. Heiting' rernar-�(dd` that they 7,re asking the Board for a fair �hoaring and a' fa ,3-4sentation- of t h 6 project Find tir, e'.pecple be a idled to discuss this program'with tho County - " ucard,Supe;v. 6"Keefe proceeded to introduce Marcia Sabin as, :another ©f h:1s constl'tuents.' FoI Iowirig 'g.uestl.ons and answers, Supe°-v: PIt'son moved tc adjourn for Lunch; 2'nd by Su•p erv. VConnel i . Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by Clerk. `0 present, i absent. Superv. O'Keefe presented one High School Government Class. Superv. Ward, presented L. R. Reinstra from New Richmond as Legal Services Officer. Mr. Reinstra stated that he is a Guardian Ad Litem, whose job it is to explain to Juveniles, what their rights are. He further d(bscribed the Juvenile problems in St. Croix County and encouraged the Board to reconsider or have a new resolution drawn up regarding the Sheltered Home Facility Grant Program. Chairman Anderson referred the Sheltered Home Facility Grant Program to the Finance and Budget Committee for further study with Mrs. Sabin and for Mrs. Sabin to secure an extension for the Grant and to have a resolution rewritten and presented for first reading at the February 22nd session and for 2nd reading on February 23rd. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Reinstra for his presentation. PRESENTATION OF UNION CONTRACT Superv. Meinke, Chairman of Personnel Committee announced that two contracts have been ratified. The Court House contracts and the Law Enforcements. Superv. Meinke also Introduced the Labor Negotiator from Mulachy and Wherry Associates, Mr. Mark Olson. - 3 - Resolution # 4(77): Read by the Clerk pertains to terms of the agreement between St. Croix County and St. Croix County Court House Employees Local #576 B effective ' January I, 1977. Atorney Mark Olson explained the changes in the contract and the salary increase to the Board members. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt Resolution # 4(77). Motion carried. Resolution #_5_(77): Read by the Clerk pertains to the agreement between St. Croix County and the St. Croix County Law Enforcement Association effective January 1, 1977. Attorney Mark Olson also explained the changes in the contract and the nafary increases to tho Board members. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt Resolution # 5(77). Motion carried. Resolution # 6(77):- Read by the Clerk pertains to adjusting pay rates of various Non -Represented Employees for the year 1977. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to adopt Resolution # 6(77). Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock to recess. Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. District Attorney Lundell announced the appointment of Mr. J.D. Thorne and introduced Mr. Thorne, Assistant District Attorney to the Board members. Mr.Thorne is from Menomonie, `4isconsin. Chairman Anderson called on Superv. DeBoer, County Board representative on West Cap. Superv. DeBoer, in turn, introduced Mr. Dave Richardson from River Falls,Wisc. wi,o spoke on the various programs that are sponsored by West Cap. After discussion by Board members, Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Richardson for his appearance. MILEAGE & PER DIEM ;Ae aid Per Diem for the one day session totaling $1,059.45 read by the Clerk. P9 r�on by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Motion carried. P-±leage and Per Diem Quarterly report for 4th quarter 1976 totaling $7,183.87 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to accept the report. Motion carried. Mileage and Per Diem Quarterly Report for Unified Board members for 4th quarter 1976 totaling $1,890.60 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. O°Keefe to accept the report. Motion carried. K';;case and Per D?em quarterly report for Highway Committee members for 4th quarter 1976 totaal,g $1,378.90 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. W son to accept the report. Motion carried, Resolution # 7(77): Read by the Clerk pertains to authorizing County Clerk to - Transfer $2,66C,.00 from General Fund Surplus to New Richmond Band Booster, Inc. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough to adopt. Roll Call vote resulted in 28 yes. I ro. Motion carried. Letter from Ralph J. Larson, County Executive Director of the ASCS Office in Baldwin to Norman E. Anderson, Chairman of County Board read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to place the letter on file. Motion carried. A discussion was held regarding future plans for a County Nurses Office Building location and Chairman Anderson Instructed the Building Committee to follow up on t"ie authority that they already have and Superv. Dahm to return with a report and p ans at the next Session. Pcti:� by Superv. Rock to adjourn at 5:40 P.M. 2nd by Superv. Hallen. Motion carried. Nc,r-man 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 5e February 22nd ani 23rd at 9:00 A.M.