HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 8-9-1977AGENDA
ST, CROIX COUNTY BOIRD OF SUPERVISORS
SESSION
h,UGUST 91 1977 - COURTHOUSE, HUDSON 9:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER BY VICE-CHAIRMAN, MILTON P�EIidKE
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IIATOCATION: Reverend Selma.r KKnutson, Zion Lutheran Church - d
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIINCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL: By Clerk
Consideration of Minutes of previous Session.
All NOUIICEI•117,NTS
1. Parking stickers.
2. Reading of Rule 1119"
3. Introduction of Guests.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
Consideration and Action on 2nd Reading of Resolutions & Emergency Reso,�utions.
1. Full-time County Board Chairman
2. Rescinding Resolution 39 (76)W�1"/
3. Proposed Revisions to the Regjonal Planning Legislation
4. Opposing Senate Bill 15
5. Revised Resolution on Central Communications
6. Report on Town of Springfield accepting St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
Any other Old Business to come before the Board.
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10:30 A.M. Dr. John DuBois on Central Communications
00 M, :A.M% Dr. C.E� Olsen and Harold Johnson on New Building for Nursing Services
r3fl I Extension to Highway Off� ices
1:30 P.M. Firs Nehr on Full -Time County Board Chairman, Administrator or Execative �
2:00 P.M. Report on Library - Mrs Jean Hanson
NEW BUSINEESS:
.L. Quaterly Per Diem Report for County Board, Unified Board and Highway
2. Per Dies, and Iileage for one day Session f
Com dttee and Board F�eports
First Reading of Resolutions
CORRES PO'IDEXE :
ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION.
The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation.
Milton Meinke, Vice -Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, Ail,cust 9th, 1977
9s00 A. M.
Board called to order by Vice Chairman, Milton Meinke due to the absence of
Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Rev. Selmar Knutson, Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Motion by Superv, Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Nelson that Superv. Thompson act as Vice
Chairman due to Superv. Meinke acting as Chairman at this session. Motion carried.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 23 present. 3 absent.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to accept the minutes of the
previous session as written and mailed to each Board member. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Chairman Meir.ke acknowledged the Courtesy Parking Stickers from the City of
Hudson and proceeded to read Rule 9019" as follows- 'Ivhenever any member is to
speak or deliver any matter to the Board he shall rise and address himself to the
Chair, confine his remarks to the a'uestion under debate and avoid personalities.
The member who shall rise to address the Chair shall name the member who is to
speak first."
The Vice Chairman also welcomed guests and the members of the press in attendance.
Resolution First Reading!Read by the Clerk rescinds Resolution # 39(76). Motion by
Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher for a 2/3tds show of hands to place on the
floor. Motion carr=ed. After discussion, Superv. Iellaher suggested that the
District Attorney study the resolutions and return with an opinion later today.
Resolution # 46(77)Second Reading; Read b the Clerk pertains to proposed revisions
to the Regional Planning Legislation. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv.
O'Connell to adopt.
Superv. Rock called upon Jack Lohrentz, Director of West Central Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission to appear before the Board to answer any questions.
Mr. Lohrentz spoke about the Regional Planning program and explained why the
Planning Committee felt it was important to have this resolution adopted. After
questions and opinions had been presented to Mr. Lohrentz the question was called
for. I11otion carried and Resolution # 46(77) adopted. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked
Tyr., Lohrentz for his appearance.
Mr. Gary Johnson, Health Center Administrator, Doris Strand, Assistant
Administrator and Harold Shay, member of the Unified Board presented the County
Board members with copies of Alcchol Drug Abuse Services Bi-Annual Report;
Devel,,pus~ ;al Di.:'ul,J.Iicies Programs Six months report to the Unified Board and St.
Croix Health Center Mental Health Services, Mr. Johnson than proceeded to show a
slide presentation of the Health Center facilities at New Richmond. Vice Chairman
Meinke thanked Mr. Johnson for his presentation.
Superv. Hop introduced Dr,JR.DuBois, Communications Consultant. Dr. DuBois
presented a progress report to the County Board members which outlined the program.
THe report included project goals, Communication Center requirements, specific
systa._,, requirements; and step by step procedure to accomplish project goals. He
also pointed out the progress of the project to date. Discussion was held regarding
the Emergency number. Dr. DuBois explained that one emergency dedicated number
will be established for the Central Communccations that all people in St. Croix
County can use. The 911 number will not be used to start with because of cost
factor. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Dr. DuBois for his appearance.
Superv. O'Connell and Superv. Dahm called upon and introduced Dr. C.E. Olsen
from Baldwin, a member of the St. Croix County Health Committee. Dr. Olsen gave a
background resume on the County Public Health Nursing Program and how the program
has grown and developed. He also pointed out the need for expansion of building
space for the Public Health program. Dr. Olsen stated that the program has become
a preventative health program, consequently many more health duties are mandated.
Mr. Harold Johnson, District Administrator for the State Division of Health from
Eau Claire concurred with Dr. Olsen that public Health Nursing is a preventative
health measure. He further stated that the proposed building for the Health Nurse
has four times as much space as the present building, which is needed and felt
that the proposed building does allow for expansion in the future, which it should,
as the Home Nursing Care program is expanding.
Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Dr. Olsen and Mr. Johnson for their appearances.
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Superv. Dahm, then proceeded to present Architectural Plans and quoted estimated
figures of $300,000.00 on the construction of the Public Health Office Building,
which included Architectural fees, landscaping, fixtures etc. This would be a
Bond Issue.
Marion Erlien, Public Health Nurse spoke briefly on the need for their additional
space and stated that she and her staff had i..rorked with the Health and Building
Committees on the plans
Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Miss Erlien for her appearance and referred the
discussion on the construction program until after lunch.
Motion by Superv. Lowe to recess. Motion carried.
NOON RECESS
Board called to reconvene by Vice Chairman Meirike
Roll Call by the Clerk. 28 present. 3 absent.
Referring to the morning presentation by Superv. Dahm on the construction
program for the Public health Nurse Office in Hammond, Superv. Dahm reported on the
prepared bonding schedules from Springsted, Inc. that were presented to the County
Board. Schedule "A'° in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Public Health Office
Building and Schedule 14C" in the amount of $375,000.00 which includes remodeling
and a new addition to the Highway Department Building program.
Superv. Pock made a motion that the County Board give authority to the Finance
Committee to draw up specifications, secure bids and secure the option to purchase
the site from the Village of Hammond for the construction of the new Public Health
office building. 2nd by Superv. Kelleher. Roll Call vote called for resulted in
27 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
Superv. Dahm continued to present the plans for the Highway Building expansion
program. Supervs. Af dah-1, Hop, Luchwaldt, Ca,E t James Roe and Highway Commissioner
Ralph Brown explained the need for the $75,000.00 construction program, for
remodeling and expansion needs.
Superv. Best made a motion that the Finance Committee proceed with drawing up
specifications and secure bids for the construction on the,Highi#ay Building. 2nd
by Superv. Luckwaldt. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 22 yes, 6 no. Motion
carried. Superv. Best suggested that the Building Committee look into the
possibility of solar heat for the Nurse's Office building.
Referring back to the Resolution to rescind 'Resolution # 39(76), Assistant
District Attorney, Michael Rajek gave the opinion that the County Board could by
a 2/3rds vote rescind 'Resolution # 39(76).
Resolution # 47(77): Read by the Clerk pertains to rescinding Resolution # 39(76)
which required a voter referendum whenever any future building programs financed
by.the public exceeded $500,000,00. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl
to adopt, Roll Call called for resulted in 23 yes, 5 no. Motion carried and
Resolution # 47(77) adopted.
Vice Chairman Meinke called upon Mrs. Byron Nehr, Hudson, member of the Women's
League of Voters. Mrs. Fehr presented informational brochures to the County Board
members showing a comparision study of Excutive,Administrative and Full Time County
Board Chairman type of Government. Mrs. Nehr, representing League of Women Voters
voiced their opinion that they felt it would be a better policy to hire a full
time administrator rather than a full time County Board Chairman or Executive type
of Gc,,fernment.
Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Mrs. Nehr for her apperance.
Recolution--Second ReadingzCreating the Position Of Full Time County Board Chairman,
Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to adopt. After discussion, motion
by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to table the resolution until next session.
Roll Call vote called for resulted in 11 yes, 17 no. Motion to table was defeated.
Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to amend the Resolution to strike
out the "thirty-five hour work week". Motion carried on the Amendment. Roll Call
called for on passage of the Resolution resulted in 5 yes, 23 no. Resolution
defeated.
MILEAGE & PER DIE14 PEPOP,.TS
Second Quarter County Board Committee Quarterly Mileage & Per Diem report read by
the Clerk totaled $8510.40. Motion by Superv. Ryan, 2nd by Superv. Kelleher to
accept the report. Motion carried.
Second Quarter Per Diem & Mileage for Highway Committee totaled $2100.89. Motion
by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to accept the report.
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Second Quarter Per Diem & Mileage for Unified Board Members read by the Clerk
.totaled $1,267.95. Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the
report. Motion carried.
Mileage & Per diem for the one day session read by the Clerk totaled $993.60.
Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the report. Motion carried.
_Resolution -1st Reading; To Become a Member of the IndianHepd Federated Library
S stem. Superv. 0¢Reefe introduced Jean Hansen County Librarian. Mrs. Hansen in
turn introduced members of the Library Board officerp$ Wallace Lindholm,Mrs.Albert
Yoerg and Mrs. Joanne Huenink. Mrs. Jean Hansen explained the purpose of the
resolution. By entering into a multi county library system, they would be eligible
for State Aid. Resolution held for next session.
Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Mrs. Hansea for her appearance.
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Resolution fir` 48(77)a Pertains to opposing Seua+te Bill # 15 and urging repeal of
present Law pertaining to Arbitration. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv.
Rock for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor.. Motion carried. Motion bV
Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt. Potion carried and Resolution �� 48(77)
adopted.
Resolution # 49(77)o Continuation of the Public Protection Committee and the
formation of a subcommittee to be designated as the User Board. Motion by Superv.
George, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt. Motion carried.
County Clerk reported to the County Board and read a resolution from the Town
of Springfield accepting the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Superv.
Blakeborough, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept the report. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
1st P,eading
The following First reading Resolutions were read by the Clerk and held for the
next Session:
(1). Resolution authorizes St. Croix County to enter into a contract with David
M. Griffith and Associates for the preparation to recover certain indirect costs
related to the administration of Federally Funded County Program. Mr. James Steel,
State Auditor explained the purpose and procedure of the program.
(2). Resolution authorizes Dr. John R. DuBois, representative of St. Croix County
for the purpose of signing Radio License Applications with the Federal Communica-
tions Commission of the United States.
(3).Resolution authorizes County Clerk to excuse a deed on property in Town of
Springfield to Dale & Evelyn Spielman.
(4). Resolution approving Zoning District Map # 15 for the Town of. Springfield.
(5).Resolution pertains to intent to support Senate Bill # 95 which provides for
State Financing of new local government program mandated by Statute.
(6). Resolution opposing Senate Bill 275. Opposing proposed requirements to again
--eviza the reporting form and the accounting procedure set forth by National
Committee. Vice Chairman Meinke referred the resolution to the Finance Committee
for further study together with James Steel, Auditor.
(7)° Resolution favoring Assembly Bill .761 which eliminates the Municipal and
County Levy limitations.
The Clerk read a letter requesting re -zoning the old Nike Base from Agricultural -
Residential to Industrial. Vice Chairman Meinke referred the request to the
Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to place the correspondence on
file. Motion carried.
Vice Chairman Meinke asked for any Committees to respond if they had reports.
Superv. Thompson announced that the annual Willow River Rehabilitation District
meeting will be held on August 18th at 8.00 P.M. in New Pichmond.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adjourn at 4,30 P.M.Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted by
NcrmRn E. Anderson F. Verna Stohlberg
U�ir, nan, County beard St . Croix County Clerk