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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 2-27-1978AGE1111DA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUFERVISOrS SESSTON TUESDAY & VED&SDAY -- FE31UORY 21, 1978 - FEBRUPRY 22, 1978 9:00 A.M. -- COURTHODSE, HUDSON Compiled by Chaiinen, Narm&D Q Anderson. Board called to order by Chairman Andureon. INVOCATION: Rev. Donald Docken - Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson I PIJ,',DGE QP ILLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL-. By Clerk — Consideration of minutes of previous Session. ;-'- ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Parking Stickers 2. Reading of Rule "19" 3. Introduction of Guests 4. Any other annoucements Z� OLD BUSINESS: Consideration & Action on 2nd Reading Resolutions & Emergency Resolutions 1. Traosfer of fonds from Univ. Ext. Budget to Soil & Water Dist. Supervisors PL 11 for implementation of the Farmland Preservation Act. 2. Be -Zoning Land in Star Prairie 13 3. Adopting Overall Economic.Development ent Program 4. Senate Joint Resolution # 33 Isr k� 5. Pertaining to Clarification of Resolution A, November 10., 1271 (Emergency)d" )�6.' Change in County Board Committee Rules, Section 3-A. Repeal Sales Tax on Electric Bills and Heating (Emergency) OJ El:b-rdnate property tax for Vocational Schools purpose. (Emergency) Use surplus in School Aid Funds to relieve properly taxes (Emergency) 10,4 Funding for Purchase of Easton Property (Emergency) -y LL L District Attorney' report on Opinions requested at January Session. Any other old business to came before the Board. 10:00 A.M. D-1EPPETMENTAI ANNUAL REPORTS NEW BUSINESS I Discussion) a z 7-77, —777777776, ­7 , (- " �­­ n Future Land -Filly — problems 2:00 P.M. February_21 -1-9-7 Presentation of Health Center Contract -- Mark Olson Presentation of Highvvmay Contrault, -7_Yj-p.,rk Olson At. Croix County Growth Profile -- Richard Thompson 2 Applications for Farmland Preservation -- William Thompson_--, on -Mileage & Per Diem for 2 day February Session, First Reading of Resolutions C ORRE S P014DE 14CE C0F1!1TT.H,E REPORTS INY OTHER MATTERS TO COKE BEFORE THE BOAFA) LS 1UTHORIZED BY IA11 This Agenda may not necessarily be presented in this crder,, Norman E. Anderson, Chairman -4 Q ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Two Day Regular Session February 21st & 22nd, 1978 9:00 Ai 1,1. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Donald Docken, Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present, 2 absent. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each member. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson acknowledged and thanked the City of Hudson for the Courtesy Parking Stickers and proceeded to read Rule 19 as follows: "Whenever 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 question under debate and avoid personalities. The member who shall rise to address the Chair shall name the member who is to speak first." ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson reminded the County Board members that they have all been instructed in the past that any business that they want to come before the County Board session should by sent into the County Board office 10 days before the Session to enable the compiling of the Agenda and getting it into the newspapers for publication. The Agenda cannot be properly completed and published if the material is not received in time. Chairman Anderson announced that the County Board members are invited to lunch at the Senior Citizens Center in North Hudson Village Hall on Wednesday noon. Reservations to be made today and a voluntary donation will be expected for the meal on Wednesday at the Center. Chairman also announced that Mr. Harold Weatherhead would make a presentation to each County Board Supervisor of a book compiled on the History of St. Croix County at the Wednesday meeting. Superv. Ward informed the Board members that Chairman Anderson and his wife were married 25 years ago today and that congratulations should be extended to the Chairman and his wife. The Board responded with a clap of hands. Chairman Anderson thanked the Board members for their recognition. A letter of resignation as a member of the Regional Planning Commission A-95 review on Housiug.� from Superv. Lowe: was read by Chairman Anderson. The appoint- ment for this position will be forthcoming after a recommendation is received from the Regional Planning Commission. Superv. Boche, Chairman of the General Services Committee announced that his Committee has held a Resolution regarding Mineral Rights. This Committee has not brought the Resolution in with a recommendation to date as they are not aware of whether there are any minerals in St. Croix County. He also stated that if they would act on it and join this organization with other Counties, St. Croix County could be entering into an additional cost. Chairman Anderson suggested that being this resolution had been referred to this Committee they should continue to study further and bring a recommendation to the Board in favor or against the Resoluticn and then correspondence can be directed back to the other Counties. OLD BUSINESS Second Reading Resolutions Resolution # 12(78): Pertains to transfer of 1977 surplus funds of $750.00 from the University of Wisconsin Extension Program to the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors (Soil Conservation fund) for the implementation of the farmland Preservation Act, which creates an increase in administrative costs. Motion. by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt. After a discussion a motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to amend the amount to $562.01, balance of the 1977 funds in University of Wisconsin Extension budget. Motion carried on amendment. Motion carried on Resolution #12 as amended. Resolution L1a(78): Pertains to approval for Rozonement of Land to Commercial from Agricultural -Residential in the Town of Star Prairie. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt. Lotion carried. - 2 - Resolutionj 14(78): Pertains to adopting District Overall Economic Development Program. Motion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution # 15(78): Pertains to supporting Senate Joint resolution # 33. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adopt. I?otibn carried. Resolution pertains to changing of Committee Per Diem. Motion by Superv. Hallen, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adopt. After discussion, District Attorney Lundell reported that he had secured an opinion from the Attorney Generals office and the Attorney General concurred with the District Attorney that the change in Per Diem cannot be made at this time. The County Supervisors salary changes can be brought up at the November Annual meeting to establish salaries for the next terra of office. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to table. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that all other business would be set aside at this time and go into Departmental annual Reports as scheduled for 10:00 A. M. UVIEW OF ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS All Departmental reports had been submitted to the County Clerk's office and compiled into book form by the County Clerk's office and submitted to County Board members previous to the Session for reviewal and study. The Departmental Heads were available at the Session for questions and discussion on their individual reports. The Book was composed of the following Departmental Reports: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Motion by Superv.Rivard,2nd by Superv. Rock to accept the report. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD: notion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. :yin to accept the report. Motion carried. COUNTY CLERK: Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept the report. Motion carried. REGISTER OF DEEDS: Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to accept the report. Motion carried. CLERK OF COURT: Motion by Superv. Hallen, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to accept the report. TTotion carried. REGISTER IN PROBATE: Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to accept the report. Motion carried. COUNTY TREASURER: Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to accept the report. motion carried. VETERANSERVICE OFFICER: Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to accept the report. For the record, Superv. Pierson questioned Willis Cramer, Veteran Service Officer on complaints he had received on services from Mr. Crarmers off ice regarding loans. Mr. Cramer responded that he is nct aware of just what type of complaints that have been made, howevEr he is sure there would be many complaints regarding State Housing Loans because many Veterans that apply do not qualify for the Loan. He further stated that the applicants have to meet certain qualification requirements, motion carried. SHERIFF: Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to accept the report. Motion carried. ST. CROIX HEALTH CENTER: Gary Johnson, Director appeared before the Board to invite the County Board members to spend a day at the Health Center in the near future as a In Service Day to observe the different departments. He also stated that he would like to have the County Board appoint a long range Building Committee to study further building expansions. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to accept the report. notion carried. Superv. Boche asked for permission to introduce a delegation present from the Town of Stanton. Superv. Boche stated that one representative wishes to speak to the County Board regarding the Equalized Value of their TSein. Superv. Boche then went on to introduce Town Chairnan Julius I.rummm, Chris Bethke, Superv. Ralph Seate, Superv. Sherwood A. Johnston•,.Clerk and Allan J. Benson. Assessor, and interested citizen Robert Stevens. Mr. Bensen, Assessor spoke regarding the Equalized Valuation pertaining to the Town of Stanton. Pear. Bensen stated that he is not satisfied with the State procedure of Equalized Valuation. 3 Superv. Roche stated that one change has been made. The State is now required to furnish Equalized figures 10 days prior to Equalization day rather than on the same day as Equalization is heard. Chairman Anderson referred the Equalization problem back to the General Services Committee and the District Attorney to meet with the representatives from the Town of Stanton. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to recess. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene. Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present, 2 absent. Resolution # 16(78): Chairman Anderson called upon Superv. Dahm, the Chairman of the Finance, Budget, Building and Bond Committee, who in turn introduced the resolution pertaining to the $385,000.00 General Obligation Promissory Notes of 1978. Superv. Dahm introduced Mr. Kingsley Forness, Financial Consultant from Springstead Incorporated Municipal Consultants. ivir. Forness stated he had 13 bids for the Promissory Notes for construction of the New Public Health Building and the expansion Program at the Highway Department. He proceded to open the Bids as follows: 1. First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee. Net Interest Cost: $90,378.80. Net Interest Rate: 4.7830% 2. The Northern Trust Ccmtany-Chicago-The_First'Na.tibnal Bank of Hudson. Net Interest Cost: $89,596.21. Net Interest Pate: 4.74158% 3. First National Bane. of Minneapolis. Net interest Cost: $89,002.10. Net Interest Rate: 4.7101% 4. Channer Newman Securities Co., Chicago. Net Interest Cost: $89,500.20. Net Interest Rate: 4.7365% 5. Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood Incorporated, Twin Cities. Net Interest Cost: $89,050.00. Net Interest Rate: 4.7127% 6. White, Weld & Co., Incorporated, Twin Cities. Net Interest Cost: $88,596.86. Net Interest Rate: 4.6886% 7. Marine National Exchange Bank, Iilwaukee. Net Interest Cost: $89,386.58. Net Interest Rate: 4.7304% S. Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago. Net Interest Cost: $87,132.82. Net Interest Rate: 4.611218% 9. LaSalle National Bank of Chicago. Net Interest Cost: $90,945.32. Net Interest Rate: 4.81298% IO.The First National Bank of Saint Paul. Net Interest Cost: $88,895.84. Net Interest Rate: 4.7045% ll.Loewi & Company, Incorporated, Milwaukee. Net Interest Cost: $88,252.11. Net Interest rate: 4.670453% 12.American National Bank and Trust Company, St.Paul. Net Interest Cost: $88,786.85. Net Interest Rate: 4.6723% 13.E. J. Prescott, a division of Carlton D. Beh Co., of Des Moines. Net Interest Cost: $87,893.40. Net Interest Rate: 4.6514% 11r. Forness recommended that the low Bid from the Continental Illinois National Trust Bank of Chicago be accepted. Mr. Forness also read the summary of the Resolution #16(78) authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sales, fixing the Form and Details. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt. Poll Call resulted in 25 yes, 4 no. 11otion carried. Pir. Forness gave a short report on St. Croix County Investment Program. Discussion was held between Superv. Best and Mr. Forness regarding St. Croix County finances. Chairman Anderson announced that the Finance Committee is studying the problem of finances and to report back at the next session. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Forness for his appearance and report. Chairman Anderson called upon !`_editor James Steel tc give a report on the condition of the St. Croix County finances. Mr. Steel gave each Board member a copy of a composition of Fund Balances thru 12/31/77. He explained the balance 4 _ sheet to the Board members. In summarizing his report, Mr. Steel recommended that a moratorium be put into effect for transfers from the General fund for any programs for the balance of the year 1918. After much discussion, Chairman Anderson thanked Air. Steel for his report. ANNUAL REPORTS CONTINUED: TRAFFIC POLICE: Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Best to accept the report. Motion carried. FAMILY COURT COMMISSIONED° Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Motion carried. CIVIL DEFENSE: Motion by Superv. Bock, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to accept the report. Motion carried. ZONING: Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the report. Motion carried. COUNTY PARKS: GLEN HILLS & TROY: Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. George to accept both reports. Motion carried. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION: Resource Development Agent 4-H Club and Hone Economist. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv.Ward to accept tin jr reportg4Mction carried. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Notion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to accept the report. Motion carried. HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. George to accept the report. Notion carries'_. COUNTY LIBRARY: Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Motion carries?. FARMERS HOME AADMINISTRATION: Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the report. Notion carries'_. AGRICULTURAL STABLIZATION CONSERVATION SERVICE (ASCS): Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by 'Superv. Best to accept the report. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock to recess until 9:00 L. M., February 22nd. 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe. Motion carried. ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tw Day Sessic n February 22nd, 1975 9:00 A. i;%. Board reconvened at 9:00 A. M. by Chairman Andersen calling the Bard to order. Rc,ll Call by the Clerk. 28 present. 3 absent. PS;ESENTATION.OF LABOR CONTRACTS: Superv. 14einke, Chairman of Personnel Cc=ittee called upon Mr. Jim Runyon from 11ulcahy & Wherry Labor Consultant Firm to present the summary of the 1978 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the St. Croix County Health Center Local 576 A, "FSCME and the Highway Employees Local 576 AFSCME. Resolution # 17(78): Read by the Clerk for the Health Center. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt. R ll Call vote resulted in 26 yes, 0 no. Mcticn. carried. Res"lluticn # 18(7S): Read by the Clerk for the Highway Department. Mc2tion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl to adopt. Rc11 Call vote resulted in 24 yes, 2 nc. During the passage cf the twc above resolutions, questic-ns were asked of 11r. Runycn rega rcing berth contracts. Superv. lleinke, Chairman of the Personnel Ccnmittee thanked Mr. Runyon for his appearance. HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTATION: Mrs. John C. Huber, Vice President of the St. Croix. County Histcrical Society thanked the County Berard members for their support to the Historical Society and introduced far. Harold WeatherheaJ of New Richmond who had compiled a complete history of St. Croix County in book form entitled' "Westward To The St. Croix". Mr. Weatherhaad presented a complimentary copy to Chairman Anderson and to all Board members. Chairman Anderson on behalf of the Board thanked the Historical Society representatives and Mr. Weatherhead for their appearance and presentation of the books. Chairman Anderson read an invitation to the County Board members to a retirement party for Gecrgine I1,olmes, Deputy Clerk of Court. This party will be a noon luncheon at the Court House (large meeting room in the basement) 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. March 7th, 1978. Resolution adjusting salaries "f Non -Represented Employees for the year 1978 read by the Clerk. P2ction by Superv. Lock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to temporarily table the resolution until more salary figures are presentee. Motion carried. ANNUAL REPORTS (CONT'D): PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE: Motion by Superv. Pock, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to accept the report. T°-Teti^n carried. COUNTY EQUALIZATION: Mcti:>n by Superv. Afc:ahl, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Mrticn carried. COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION: Mctirn by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the report. If,-tian carried. COUNTY PLANNER: Motirri by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to accept the report. 11otion carried. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the report. Motion carried. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PERSONNEL: Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the report. Notion carried. CETA-PSE: Motion by Superv. George, -2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the report. I -lotion carried. JUVENILE INTAKE REFERRAL: Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to accept the report. Motion carried. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Hallen to accept the report. Motion carried. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Motion by Superv. Pock, 2nd by Superv. Hop to accept the report. Motion carried. JOB SERVICE CENTER. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to accept the report. Motion carried. MM WEST CAP: Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to accept the report. Motion carried. COUNCIL ON AGING: Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept the report. Motion carried. COUNCIL ON AGING -NUTRITION PROGP,AM: Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to accept the report. Potion carries?. HUMANE SOCIETY: Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to accept the report. Motion carried. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Chairman Anderson called on Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator to explain the Ordinance Amendment changes. There are 13 Ordinance Amendments, #3(78) thru #15(78). Motion by Superv. Best to amend Zoning Amendment # 6(78) to read "All obligation reauired under Sections 5.7.8 and 5.7.9 shall not be considered complete or meeting technical guidelines unless certification or other proof of such is provided". 2nd by Superv. Rock. For the record, Superv. Pierson questioned that by so amending the Ordinance 7:.mendment # 6(78) on the County Board floor if this would require another Public Hearing. Superv. Pierson asked for the District Attorney's opinion. District Attorney Lundell responded that he felt that this amendment does not substantially change the meaning of the original Ordinance tmenc'_ment, consequently it would not require another Public Hearing. Motion carried on the amendment. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell that the wording on Zoning Amendment # 3(78) thur #15(78) be changed from "Now Therefore Be It "RESOLVED" to Now Therefore Be It "ORDAINED". Motion carried. NON RECESS Board called to reconvene at 1:15 P.M. Roll Call by the Clerk. 27 present, 4 absent. Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator continued to explain.the Ordinance Amendments. Mcticn by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt the Ordinance Amendments # 3(78) thru #15(78). Motion carried. Resolution # 19(78): Pertains to adjusting salaries of Non represented Employees for year 1978. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to bring the resolution pertaining to Non Represented Employees from the temporary table back to the floor. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt. Superv. Meinke, Acting Vice Chairman, called on Holly Hareh, Personnel"Technician. She appeared before the Bcard members to explain the changes for the Temporary and Permanent Part Time Employees 1978 Wage Schedule. Discussions were held regarding the salaries and a motion by Superv. best, 2nd by Superv. Hop to amend the Resolution to read a change for the Veteran Service Officer's salary from $14,900.00 to $15,.500.00 per year and to change the Assistant District Attorney salary from $16,250.00 to $17,000.00 per year. roll Call resulted in 11 yes, 15 no. Motion defeated on the amendment. Motion by Superv. Anderson, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to amend the resolution to read a change for the County Board Executive Secretary from a $50.00 to $70.00 per month increase. Superv. Anderson and Superv. Peterson withdrew their motion and 2nd and Superv. Anderson suggested this salary be referred back to Committee for further study. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. nest that the County Board Executive Secretary salary increase for 1978 be referred to committee for further study. Motion carried, toll Call resulted in 22 yes, 4 no. Motion carried, on Resolution rl19 (7 3) . MILEAGE & PEP. DIEM I:EPORT The Mileage & Per Diem for the two day session totaling; $2015.70 was read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept the report. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Blakeborough, 2nd by Superv. Ward to insert and add "Coordinator of Drug and alcohol Abuse" to Schedule A Health Center which had been inadvertently left off kcsolutis)n # 19(78) under the $40.00 per month increase. - 3 - 2ND READING AND EMERGENCY P.ESOLUTIONS: Resolution # 20(78): Pertains to a change: in the County Board Pules Section 3,A. Motion by Superv. Pock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt. lintion carried. Resolution # 21(7S): Pertains to recommending that the State Sales Tax on electricity and home heating fuel be repealed. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution # 22(78): Pertains to recommending to the Tax Study Committee that Wisconsin Statutes Section 38.16 be repealed by the Wisconsin Legislature. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt. _Motion carried. Resolution # 23(78): Pertains to recommending State Surplus be reduced in whole or in part by applying same to School Aid Formula. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to adopt. Motion carried. Resolution # 24(78): Pertains to budgeting funds for acquisition of the Easton property for the Apple River Park. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Rcll Call resulted in 2.2 yes. 4 no. I?otion carried. Approval of an NSP Easement on County owned property (Woodville Snowmobile Trail). Motion by Superv. Rock, for a 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. 2nd by Superv. George, Motion_ carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Best to grant the Tranomi8sion Line Easement. Motion carried. FARMLAND PRESERVATION AGREEMENT APPLICATIONS: Superv. William Thompson reported that the Soil and Water Conservation District Committee has approved 2. Farmland Preservation Agreement Ipplicaticns # 1-Farm Arthur Licht, Town of Pleasant Valley. # 2-Farm Joseph L. Hurtgen, Town of Baldwin, Motion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Blakeborouoh that the County Board approve the two applications. Motion carried. Superv. Stack suggested that the County look into disposing of 40 acres of land at the Dam Site in Glenwood with retaining an Easement for .future repairs. Chairman Anderson referred to the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisory for study and to report back to the County Board. Superv. Best stated that he felt that all County business should be entered in all County newspapers. Chairman knderson referred to Finance,Budget,Building and Bond Committee. The County Clerk reported to the County Board that she ha% received a request from Roy Hopkins to rezone a parcel of land in the Town of St. Joseph from Commercial to Agricultural -Residential. The Clerk further stated that she has referred this request to the County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. Letter read by the Clerk from Dennis R. Schultz, County Library Board representative to Chairman Anderson. Letter stating that Mrs. Jean Yoerg and Mrs. Carlotta Anderson will no longer be serving on the St. Croix CB,•Li?`rary Board as their terms are expired. Recommendation of the Library Board is that Mrs. Dave Albrightson from Woodville and Mrs. Philip Black from Hudson be appointed to fill these positions. Motion by Superv. Solum, 2nd by Superv. Hop that these appointments to the Library Board be accepted. Motion carried. FIFST READING RESOLUTIONS Motion_ by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Hop that the reading of the following lst reading .Resolutions be suspended and act upon as being read and copies be mac'., of each resolution_ and be furnishes': to all County Board members to study before the next session. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS 1. Pertains to Tentative Construction Program on County Trunk Highways within St. Croix County. 2. Pertains to Policy procedure in creating new positions. 3. Pertains to eliminating supplement of $3,000.00 to Circuit and County Judges when the term of each respective Judge expires. 4. Pertains to declaring the need for a Housing Authority to function in St. Croix County. 5. Pertains to supporting waste tree utilization and fuel conversion demonstration project. 6. Pertains to authorizing County application for planning and mapping funds for development of an Ag Land Preservation Flan. 7. Pertains to creating advisory Committee for the implementation of the Wisconsin Farmland Preservation act. 8. pertains tc'- B'iLl Speci€ications for 11'ri.nting & l u' lishing County Board Supple`- -4-- Motion by SAPerv. O'Connell, 2nd by Superv. hock to adjourn at 4:30 P.M. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Chairman, County Board Respectfully submitted by F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk The next meeting of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be a two day session April 18th and 19th, 1978 at 9;00 A. It.