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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-18-1977fi GENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY B06RD OF SUPEEVISORS SESSION OCTOBER 18, 1977 - 9:00 A.M.— COURTHOUSE, HUDSON CALL TO ORDER BY - MIRMAN, NORY11 N E. INDERSON INVOCATION• rJ PLEDGE OF ILLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: By Clerk Consideration of minutes of previous Session. AN`T dOTNCEP-TENTS: OLD BUSINESS: Consideration and Action on 2nd Reading of Resolutions & Emergency Resolutions. CI 1. Resolution Assembly Bill 761 2. Pertaining to Elected. Officials s % 3. Opposing Assembly Bill #55 4. Supporting Assembly Bill 223 5. Supporting Assembly Bill 588 6. Delegation of Authority for 1978 Soc. Serv. Contracts 7. Town of Star Prairie Land for Apple River 8. Petitioning for .rdvance of STH Construction 9. Allocation of State Trunk Highway Allotment 10. Opposing Assemby Bill 690 11. Senate Bill 186 Option to purchase Emerald Taier property. 10:00 A.1.. Presentation of Preliminary Budget for 1978 - Superv. DtJm & James Steel PERSON' L A PPEAPu '`?CES 1:30 P.M. 1._,Introduetionf =P1 s rv• 2. West -Cap Report -- Superv. DeBoer W- 2:00 P.11. Federal Revenue Sharing Hearing of proposed uses. NE'T BUSINESS: 1. Per Diem & Mileage for October Session �- Quarterly Claims for County Board, Unified. Board end Highway Corxnittee meetings. Report of Co7n:mittee on Equalization m Reports of Conyrittees and Boards — First Reading of Resolutions CORFESPONDENCE: � 1. Letter from Village of North Hudson 6, 1jNY OTHER BUSINESS TO CCI F BEFORE THE BO IRD FOR DISCUSSION The above Agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation Norman S. A-_�.dersonz, Chairi an St. Croi-x C o,dn-Vy Board of Su,rei,-visors ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOP,.S Regular Session Tuesday, October 18, 1977 9°00 A.M. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. :invocation by Rev. Elmer Bates, Presbyterian Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roll Call by Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Desoer to accent the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each County Board Supervisor. Motion carried. ANTNO'UNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson acknowledged and thanked the City of Hudson for the Courtesy Parking Stickers, and proceeded to read Pule 19 as follows; "Whenever any member is _o speak or deliver any matter to the Board he shall rise a:1-u e.611ress 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," Chairman Anderson welcomed the members of the press in attendance. OLD BUSINESS 2nd Reading RESOLUTIONS Resolution pertaining to favoring Assembly Bill #761 which is an effort to eliminate the m uicipal and County Levy limitations. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to hold the Resolution until the November session. Motion carried. 4 KE°OLUTION #5 8(77)• Pertains to having all Laws and Regulations on the State of ,Jisconsin Statutes be made by Elected Officials of the State of Wisconsin. Motion Dy Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried. RESOLUTION !1?9 77)a Pertains to opposing Assembly Joint Resolution # 55 which ,.could permit the legislature by law to provide for making all but the offices of Sxcriff and District Attorney appointive. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Sch,,altz to adopt the Resolution. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 27 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. E,ESOLUTION # 60(77)2 Pertains to supporting Assembly Bill #223 which would require that ^manufacturing machinery and equipment payments be made from the State General Fund to the County and Municipalities. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #61(77)> Pertains to favoring Assembly Bill #588 which states that cLrrenL lay only permits an advisory County referenda election to be held :for certain limited reasons; whereas, from tine to time, other situations arise where ;it would also be desirable to hold an advisory referenda election. Assembly Bill P588 has been introduced to accomplish this. Motion by Superv. rr)ard, 2nd by S-operv. Kellaher to adopt. Motion carried. •,` r°Oi:'J'_, 70N 11 62(77), Pertains to Delegation of Authority 1978 Social Services =,cr. tact. 11otion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt the Resolution. o?otion carried.. P2301-UTION # 63(77). Pertains to budgeting funds for acquisition of the Easton Ftoperty for the Apple River park. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt- the Resolution. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to amend zbe Resolution to delete the words9Bsum sufficient'` and to change the amount to $20,O00,00 to complete the project". Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to table the Resolution until the November session. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 11 yes, 13 no. Motion to table defeated. Roll Call vote called for on the amendment resulted in 11 yes 18 no. Motion on amendment defeated. Poll Call vote called fcr to adopt the Resolution resulted in 17 yes, 12 no. Motion carried. PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW Chairman Anderson announced that at this time the Board would proceed with the review of the preliminary proposed budget for 1978. 2 Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, together with Auditor James Steel presented the preliminary proposed budget review. Auditor Steel, explained that this preliminary budget review does not intend to set any Tax Levy and is dealing with the net cost to the County only, The 1978 salary adjustments are not included as, negotiations are not completed. However, it was pointed out that the Highway Department and the Unified Board has anticipated salary increases included in their budget requests, to enable them to apply for their State Aids and to properly budget for Highway Construction. During the Budget hearing questions and discussions were held by Board members regarding some of the Budget request. Motion by Superv. Rock., 2nd by Superv. Ward to recess for lunch until 1:00 P.M. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent. Superv. Dahm and Auditor Steel continued with the Preliminary budget presentation. Chairman Anderson thanked Auditor Steel and Superv. Dahm for their presentation. Resume 2nd reading Resolutions: RESOLUTION t 64(77): Pertains to Petitioning For Advance of STH Construction allotments. Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried. RESOLUTION_# 65(77)^ Pertains to Allocation of State Trunk Highway Allotment for St. Croix County. Motion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 66(77): Pertains to opposing Assembly :Sill #690 which would prohibit a County from levying a tax against property in a City or Village for providing "police typeS4 services to a City or Village if that City or Village has a Police department which provides the same services. Motion by Superv. Boche, Znd by Superv. Ryan to adopt the Resolution. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 16 yes, 13 no, 1 pass. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that he would accept the pass vote from Superv. Best provided them: was no objection from the Board members. There was not a negative response so Superv. Bests pass on the vote was accented. RESOLUTION L� 67 77): Pertains to the support of Senate Bill #186 which would require that all information used in computing the equalized valuations for the County be made available to the County Board at least 10 days prior to the Board meeting as a County Equalization Committee. Motion by Superv. Kelleher, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that at this time, the business would be set aside so that the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds Hearing could be held as advertised. A group of Senior Citizens from the Hudson area, retired Persons (H,APP) were in attendance. Spokesman representing the HARP organization, Mr. Clifford Lane expressed his concern about transporation for Senior Citizens. Mr Lane stated that he had been informed that federal funds were available for a. subsidy to taxi companies for services. Mr. Lane questioned whether the County Board could use Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose. He further indicated that he preferred a plan to subsidize taxi service for senior citizens rather than depend on vans that operate five days a week and on limited day hours. Anyone that wants transportation service after working hours can not get the bus. Auditor Steel :explained that there is more leniency now on how Federal Pevenue Sharing funds are used and that the Revenue Sharing Funds may be used for any legal County program. However, he felt it should be investigated whether Federal Revenue Sharing funds could be used for this purpose and would like to get an opinion on it. Superv. Best congratulated Mr. Lane for his fine presentation and felt there were merits for a comprehensive study. He announced that on November 15th the first group of senior citizens at Woodville will have -their dinner. Other members of HARP that spoke in favor of apt lying for a subsidy for taxi service was Wm. Heiting, Ed Schwalen from Hudson and Anita Peterson, North Hudson. The HARP organization represents between 750 to 300 persons. Chairman Anderson referred the question to the Council on Aging Committee. This Committee to work and study together with the Grantsnan, Robert Bieraugel to find 3 out what funds are available for subsidizing the taxi service. If Federal Revenue Sharing Funds are going to be considered, then they should contact the General Services Committee and report 'crack at the November session. Superv. Schultz, Chairman of Council on Agin; invited the Senior Citizens representatives to their meeting at Glenwood City on Thursday, October 20th. Chairman Anderson thanker? Mr. Lane for his presentation and also expressed appreciation to the rest of the representatives for their appearances. Letter from Village of North Hudson read by James Steel and explained to the Board members regarding, a 'repayment to the Village in the amount of $248.65 to repay a tax due to an assessed error. Motion by Superv. Beet, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to pay the Village of North Hudson. Motion carried. Superv. DeBoer responded to a question presented by Superv. Pierson at last months session regarding insulation of homes by West Cap and if the house is sold what happens to the money spent by West Cap. Superv. DeBoer reported that West Cap abides by the same rule as F.H.A. if the house is sold within three years, the money is paid back. Mr. Patrick Herriges, Executive Director of West Can presented a brochure to the Board members which included an annual report of their activities and answered questions presented to him by County Board members. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Herriges for his appearance. OPTION TO PURCHASE EMERALD TOWER PROPERTY A Lease Agreement between St. Croix County and Edward M. Walsh with an option to purchase a piece of land in the amount of $900.00 had been lined in 1976. One yearly payment of $100.00 has been paid, leaving a balance of $800.00. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Hop to authorize the Finance Committee to draw up a resolution to purchase the option and to present the resolution at the November session. Motion carried. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM Mileage and Per Diem report totaling $1,059.45 for the one day session read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Ryan, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt. Motion carried, Mileage and Per Diem report for 3rd Quarter County Board Committee totaled $7,794.53.Motion by Superv.P.ivard,2nd by Superv. George to carried. Mileage and Per Diem report for 3rd quarter Highway Committee totaling $2,215.15 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt. Motion carried. Mileage and Per Dien report for 3rd quarter for Unified Board totalinry $1,576.45 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried. Superv. Boche, Chairman of General Services Committee requested a District Attorney opinion whether the Zoning Committee has the rower to change the wording from "may to shall" on pzge, 113, Zoning Ordinance Chapter 59.5 without County Board action. Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator explained that the Ordinance states that the Zoning: Committee may require the payment in lieu of dedication. District Attorney, Eric Lundell could°nt see any problem because the discretionary power was given to the Zoning Committee when the Zoning Ordinance was adopted. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EQUALIZATION Superv. Schultz stave a report from General Services Committee regarding the equalization. The report of the Committee on Equalization with a total County valuation, of $679,890,370 was read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hallen to accept the report. Motion carried. Superv. Hops member of the Special Building Committee reported that option has been secured to purchase Re?1 Estate from the Village of Hammond for the new Public Health Building for the cash price of $9,000.00. RESOLUTIONS-lST READING The County Clerk read 12 Resolutions for first reading as follows: 1. Pertains to not paying any bills for special prosecutor. Held for next session. 2. Pertains to Transfer of $39,500.00 from Federal revenue Sharing funds to Central Emergency Dispatch Center. referred to General Services Committee. 3. Pertains to transfer Federal Revenue Sharinp funds not to exceed $25,000,00 for construction of horsebarn at St. Croix County fair -,rounds. Referred to General Services Committee. - 4 - 4. Pertains to transfer of $123,000.00 from Health Center account to County Hospital Outlay account. Held for next session. 5. Pertains to hiring eight County Patrol Officers. Held for next session. 6. Pertains to County Aid Construction and Maintenance for 1978. Held for next session. 7. Pertains to County Aid Bridge Construction per Statute 81.38. Held for next session. 8. Pertains to Purchase of Highway Equipment; Held for next session. 9. Pertains to re -hiring Highway Commissioner, Ralph Brown. Held for next session. 10. Pertains to petitioninry, for Advance of STH Construction allotments. Held for next session. 11. Pertains to transfer•$50,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for construction of Burkhardt Bridge on County Trunk "AtO. Referred to General Services Committee. 12. Pertains to transfer $25,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for a Surveyor account for the"Perpetuation of Landmarks". Referred to General Services Committee, Superv. Rivard read a letter regardin7 emergency fuel and utilities assistance. Referred to the Finance Committee. vwu"v_y IrA & Least a request ror rezoning trom Agricultural -residential use to Agricultural district. Said request was received from Ross Pierson, roger Emerson, Rex Hansen and Orin Ylvisaker from the Town of Push T'iver.Referred to Cot)vrehensiv6_ Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. Motion by Surerv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough that the Zoning; Committee hold their Public Hearing so that action can be taken at the November Session. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Doug Yangen, Land Use Planning Specialist regarding two ETN programs scheduled. 1. For County Clerks and Register of Deeds on Thursday December 1st from 3,00 to 4:20 P.M. 2. For County Board members on Friday December 9th from 2.00 to 4:00 P.M. read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Surerv. Rivard that a copy of this letter be sent to all County Board members. Motion carried. Two letters from the Governor's office read by the Clerk. Letters -laced on file. Superv. Thompson reported that the Willow River Rehabilitation District was meeting on Thursday night the 20th. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hallen to adjourn at 5>40 P.P. Potion carried. Norman E. Anderson Chairman, County Doard Resnectfully submitted by F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk The next session of the St. Croix County Board will be a two day session November 15th and 16th at 9:00 A.M.