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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 5-10-1977AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SESSION MAY 10, 1977 -- COURTHOUSE, HUDSON 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER: BY CHAIRMAN, NORMAN E. ANDERSON INVOCATION: Rev. Eugene Glade - Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: By Clerk Consideration of minutes of previous Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Parking Stickers 2. Reading of Rule 1119" 3. Introduction of Guests 4. Appointments to Committees and Boards 5. OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION & A.CTIO14 ON 2nd READING OF RESOLUTIONS & EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS. 1. County Review of Town Zoning Ordinance �"'C � s> I t-,9 ..v-, �u 2. Transferring $80,771.98 from the General Fund to various Departments for Wage Rate Adjustments. - 3. Continuation of Public Protection Committee ,), _ 4 f `` 4. Full -Time County Board Chairman���.�-r - 5. 1975 Tax Roll payment to Town of Forest -- 6. Authorizing compensation of $5.00 to Clergymen - ?• Expenditure of $p1,340.00 For Labor Costs for installation of Booth in Lobby. 8• =Bu�sin Any other ss to come before the Session. NEW BUSINESS: l.Committee and Board Reports. 2. First Reading Resolutions - a.. Adopting.Ordinance to Provide a, Residency Requirement for the Highway Patrol Officers of the County of St. Croix . b. Designating the County Newspaper. c. Allocating the use of the Anti -Recession Fu.nd,,$1,340.00) for labor & building costs for insalla.tion of Phone & i4brmation set-up in the Courthouse Lobby. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: 2:00 P.M. 1 Report on Highway Dept. Policy & Clearing Highway Right -of Way. Ralph Brown ®� 2. iRepresentatives from St. Croix Central High School ityof New Richmond propsed sewer Easement across County property. Mileage and Per Diem for May Session CORRESPONDENCE. ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD FOR"DISCUSSION. The above Agenda not necessarily in order of presentation. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session May 10th,1977 9:00 A.M. Poard called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. ;Invocation by Rev. Eugene Glade, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by allpresent. Roll Call by the Clerk. 28 present. 3 absent. Motion was made by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell that the minutes of the previous session be accepted. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson acknowledged the Parking Stickers from the City of Hudson and read Rule 19 as follows: "Whenever any member is to speak or deliver any mat -ter 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 -name the member who is to speak first." The Chairman also welcomed the press members and guests in attendance. Superv. Holmes introduced two members of the Town of Hudson Zoning Committee, Town of Hudson Chairman, The Town Clerk and their Attorney, John Heywood. Chairman Anderson announced that two vacancies existed on the Council of Aging C,,-mmnittee. The Chairman appointed Supervs. Peterson and Schultz. Motion by Superv. Ri-ard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the appointments. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson then stated that all remaining Committees would stay the same unless suggestions were brought to him by members before June lst for changes. OLD BUSINESS 77SOLUTIONS: 2ND READINGS: t-ion # 31(77): Pertains to approving the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance. by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hallen to adopt. Attorney John Heywood spoke regarding the Town Zoning Ordinance. Some discussion followed Mr. Heywood's presentation and the motion carried and Resolution # 31(77) was adopted. r N.ec-olution # 32(77). Pertains to transfer of $80,771.98 from General Fund to Various Departmentsto cover cost of wage settlements for 1977. Motion by Superv. .Rock, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Roll Call vote resulted in 27 yes, 1 no. Motion carried and Resolution # 32(77) adopted. Resolution pertains to authorizing the continuation of the Public Protection Committee and the formation of a subcommittee to be designated as the User Board. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. George to amend the Resolution to three members from County Board on the Users Committee and that the Users Committee term commence October 1, 1977. Superv. Lowe suggested that members of the Users Committee should not be members of the Protection Committee. Questionable discussion held on the duties of Protective Committee with a Sub Committee (User Board). District Attorneys opinion was that the User Board would operate day to day on the Central Communication System and Protection Committee for other functions. Superv. Pierson felt that specifications should be in the resolution that the Protection Committee will be ,Ussolved. Also questioned whether User Board could go through Personnel Committee when they hire or fire. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Lowe t;) table the resolution and refer back to the Law Enforcement Committee for revision. Said Committee to meet with the District Attorney and the Chairman of the Public Protection Committee. Motion carried. Resolution pertains to recommending the creation of a position for a full time County Board Chairman. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Hallen to adopt. Superv. Meinke announced that the Finance Budget and Building Committee and the Personnel Committee met to review the resolution and these Committees recommended to delete Per Diem for night Committee meetings and add meals and mileage for outside the County when attending such meetings. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hop to table the Resolution and refer it back to Finance and Personnel Committees. Motion carried. Resolution # 33(77):Pertains to authorizing County Treasurer to remit $92.73 to the Yow-ii--Treasurer of Forest Township, Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Motion carried and Resolution # 33(77) adopted. - 2 - Resolution pertains to authorizing compensation of $5.00 to Clergyman for Invocations given at the St. Croix County Board Sessions. Motion by Superv. O'Connell, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Roll Call vote resulted in 11 yes, 17 no. Mot.ion and Resolution defeated. Motion by Superv. Solum, 2nd by Superv. Pierson tO PF7 Clergy $5.00 from Coffee Fund. Discussion followed whether $5.00 was a sum relating to mileage etc and County Board acticii was not necessary toll p,�xjment used fro -in their own funds. Motion by Superv. Stack, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to table. Motion carried. Reco-lution # 34(77):Resolution pertains to authorizing that *1340.00 received by to the Antirecession Fiscal Assistance Program be expen&,.d for labor costs for installing the phone and information center in the Court house lobby. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt. Roll Call vote resulted in 24 yes, 3 no. Motion carried and Resolution # 34(77) adopted. NEW BUSINESS Si,,,Dierv. Rivard, Chairman of Social Services Committee stated that they had attc-nded a meeting iii Fond du Lao and much discussion had been held regarding the Welfare Reform. Su-,•e:ov. Rivard called upon Robert Sanden, Director of Social Services to give a brief report on the meeting. Welfare Reform booklets were p-cesented to the Stipervisors by Superv. Rivard. Social Services Director, Sanden stated that there will be reform legislation on Welfare and that they will be see*ng changes in the Food Stamp Program later this sumpier. Outreach effort regarding Food Stamps will be eliminated. Expectancy of some form of National Health Ins, in the next few years. Juvenile Court is being reviewed and possibly revised. M52. Sanden also reported that the Wisconsin Social. Service Board members and D;1.r,Q,-tors Associat on has an Executive Board of which the State is divided into nine districts. He further announced that Superv. Rivard was voted to represent the Board members from this District on the Executive Board. Superv. Dahm, Ch;:04rman.of Finance Budget and Building Committee reported that the partitions are installed at the Old Court House. Also that the tuck painting on the Old Court House building is on schedule and that sketches are being worked on for the Cc,'Xiaty Nurses Office in Hammond and that he will be meeting on Monday with the Health Committee and a few days later with the Building Committee. Rc,,.icdeliag o2 the house at the Health Center at New Richmond hasn't started as of this date. Superv. Lowe suggested that he would like to have the Grantsman, Bleraugel come before the County Board at the next session and explain the availability of sorne of the Grant Programs. Superv. Thompson, Chairman of Agriculture University of Extension Program announced that he had attended a meeting with the ASCA Committee and they have recei.ved we^rd of a rew Grant from the Federal Government pertaining to Damage Drought. At-DI-1.cat ions for the Grant can be submitted until August and could possibly be funded up to 75% for reseeding. He also stated that other Grant Information is a'17ailabie at the Baldwin Extension Office. Mr. Thompson also spoke brief!, on the Dutch Elm Disease Program. Superv. Rock, Chairman of County Planning Zoning and Parks Committee reported t1iat_ they will be hiring personnel for Troy Pa::-k, Personnel has been hired for G,-".--n Hills Pazks. Wcrk has been started at the Pine Lake Park for toilet .0 *'*esit-. He fur-�1-4za) stated that they had -the appraisal made on the 40 acres far-1- L r G.-;c:-,g tile A;i)le River in the Town of Star Prairie . Application will be made for a Gi?ant which could be up to 500 of the cost. 01Kc-e-L`e, Chairman of Law Enforcement Committee reported on the condition of -Lhe Loat for wat:arx patro-ling. He further announced that they had opened bids *ory the sale of the three cars which have been replaced in the department. Superv. OIX-r--efe stated that the past time deputies had completed their 40 hour training sessions on their own time and that 25 certificates had been awarded to them. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Rock to recess until 1:15 P.M. Motion carried. NOOF Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by Clerk. 26 present. 5 absent. - 3 - Resolution # 38(77): Pertains to the St. Croix County Comprehensive Planning and Ft�ke Cemznittee setting procedures for County review of Town Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Motion carried and Re:oluti.on # 35 (77 ) adopted. M-)tion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to rescind the action taken in the A.M. of Resolution #r 31(77). Motion carried. Resolution #,'36(77): Pertains to approving the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance. PZotion by Superv. Dock, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to suspend the rules and place the Resolution on the floor. Motion carried by a 2/3rds show of hands. Roll Call vote resulted in 26 yes. Resolution # 36(77) adopted. (Note:) Resolution ## 36(77) replaces Resolution ## 31(77) which had been fescinded. Superv. Bocheu, Chairman of General Services Committee reported on the proposed changes of duties for Elected and Appointed Committees. Superv. Boche requested that the Board members bring any recommendations on additions or changes to the Cc-:neral+ Services Committee before the June County Board session. Superv. O'Keefe, member of Unified Board presented a Resolution with two agreements attached. Resolution # 37(77): Read by the Clerk pertains to granting an Easement to the City of New Richmond across County land for sewer lines. Also the Agreement from City of New Richmond to supply water to St. Croix County hospital. Gary Johnson, Director of the St. Croix County Health Center apeared before the Board members and e°,plained the need for this Resolution and agreements between the County and the City of New Richmond. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to suspend the rules and place the Resolution on the floor. Motion carried by a 2/3rds show of hands. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Best raised the question of whether a qualified Land Surveyor or E-.1gireer had made a proper study for the placement of the sewer line across County x"perty. Superv. O'Keefe responded that the Plant Committee of the Unified Board had made a study and felt that the sewer line will be placed in the proper location. Motion carried and Resolution #37(77) was adopted. Superv. Dull, County Board member from District 13 requested that a Resolution for lst reading be read. He introduced a representation of citizens from the St. Cvo.ix Central School District, the Band Director,Bruce Kamrath from the School D�strict and the Mayor from the Village of Roberts. Resolution read by Clerk pertains to a request for funds to help defray the expenses for their band trip to and from Cheyenne Wyoming. Mr. Kamrath appeared before the Board and explained to the need for funds. Chairman Anderson referred the Resolution to the Finance, Budget and Building Committee and report back at the next session and thanked the delegation for their appearance. Motion by 'Superv. Hal..len, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer that the next County Board session be held on June 13-th rather than the 14th due to conflicting circumstances. Motion carried. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM The mileage and per diem for the one day session read by the Clerk totaled $990.15. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt. Motion carried. Ralph Brown , Highway Commissioner reported on. the Highway Department policy and clearing Highway Right of Ways. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Brown for his re;,op t . RESOLUTIONS 1st P.eading Resolution perta.Ains to adopting the St. Croix County Snowmobile Plan. Resolution referred to County Planning, Parks & Zoning Committee. Revolution pertains to adopting an Ordinance to provide a residency requirement for the Highway Patrol Officers of the County of St. Croix. Resolution referred to the Highway Committee. Resolution perta4,.ns to designating the Srar Observer as Official Newspaper of St. Croix County for the period of July 1, 1977 until June 30, 1979. Resolution referred to the Finance, Budget and Building Committee. County Clerk read three requests for rezoning. All three requests were referred to the Planning Conunittee . - 4 - CORRESPONDENCE Clerk read letters of correspondence and letters were placed on file. S-Aperv. DeBoer, County Board representative at_West Cap, reported that there is anticipation of employing 650 youths this summer. All coaches have been hired and the summer program is to start June 13th. Job coaches for the areas are: Lynn Vosler for Deer Park, New Richmond, Roberts, Somerset and Hammond. Michelle Molitor for Baldwin, Woodville, Boyceville and Glenwood City. Dave Burnn for Hudson, River Falls and Prescott. There being no further business, Motion was made by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adjourn at 4:15 P.M. Motion carried. 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 June 13th, 1977 at 9:00 A. M.