HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 4-17-1979AGENDA
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Session
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 17-18, 1979
Courthouse --- Hudson - 9:00 a.m.
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. .nderson
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL: By Clerk
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Reading of Rules 19 & 21
2. Notice of meeting - published as prescribed by Law in the official media
of St. Croix County
3. Welcome of All Guests and Press
4. Date of next session - May 8, 1979 at 7:00 p.m.
5. Any further announcements
OLD BUSINESS
Consideration & Action on 2nd reading resolutions, ordinances & emergency resolutions.
1. St. Croix County Alliance of Conservation Clubs to cost share in the
construction of ponds in the Cylon marsh.
2. Use of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for lowering 1979 Tax Levy.
3. Tentative County Trunk highway Construction programs.
4. Increased Witness Fees.
5. Opposition to Legalization of ,'Marijuana
6. Oppose Initiative and Referendum Legislation.
7. Property Assessment Policy.
8. Application for Deferred Payment Loan Grant Funds
9, Cost Sharing Program regarding government corners
10. Senior Citizens Canter - Hudson - Grant Request
11. Ordinance Amendment to St. Croix County Subdivision Ordinances
12. Ordinance pertaining to violations on County groomed Snowmobile trails
13. Resolution regarding reimbursing County Officers for �ittorneyls fees.,..
14. Review of. Revisions of Rules & Regulations of County Board & CcmrLittees
NEW BUSIiNTESS
1. Human Services Committee - Mission & Goals
2, Corporate Council Proposal
3. Solid Waste - Land Fill
4. Juvenile Intake & Referral
5. Community Youth & Family Aids Proposal
6. Air Strip Rules and. Regulations - Zoning
7. Transportation Funds - Hearing , Eau Claire
8. Farm Land Preservation Ordinance
9. Personnel - Labor Contracts
10. Coordinator - Council on Aging
11. Long Range Plan for St. Croix Health Center presented by Gary Johnson
1:00 p.m. on April 17
12. Appearance by Mayor Dugan Larson, River Falls, at 1:30 p.m. - April 18
13. Reports of Committees
14. Correspondence
15. Mileage per diem for April Session
16. Mileage per diem for first quarter committee work
FIRST REPDING OF RESOLUTIONS SUBMI TED
Any other business to come before the Board for discussion
The above agenda is not necessarily in order of pre,, ,-station
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Two Day Session
Tuesday April 117 1979
Wednesday April 18, 1979
9: ()0 A. M.
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Invocation by Rev. Waldemar Zastrow, Assembly of God Church, River Falls.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 28 present. 3 absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman Anderson acknowledged the parking stickers from the City of Hudson.
He further announced that the notice of this meeting has been published in the
official media as prescribed by Law.
The Chairman then proceeded to welcome all guests and the press. Superv. J.
Peterson introduced Sandy Kittel, Nutrition Director and Donna Lindberg the new
Senior Citizens Coordinator.
The date of the next County Board session will be May 8th, 1979 at 7:00 P. M.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Rock to accept the minutes of the
previous session as written and mailed to each County Board Supervisor.. Motion
carried.
2nd READING RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION # 18(79):Pertains to making it possible for the St. Croix County
Alliance of Conservation Clubs to cost share in the construction of ponds in the
Cylon Marsh.. Motion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to adopt, "lotion
carried.
RESOLUTION # 19(79): Pertains to the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Motion
by Superv. Rock, 2n ,by Superv. Hop to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 20(79):Pertains to Tentative Proorams for Construction on County
'run Highways ways within St. Croix County for the year 1981. Motion by Superv.
Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. J. Peterson to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 21(79):Pertains to increased witness fees. Motion by Superv. Nelson
by7uperv. Rivard to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 22(79): Pertains to opposition to legalize marijuana. motion by
Superv. ivar n y Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 23(79): Pertains to opposing Initiative and Referendum Legislation.
Moto by Superv. Boche,2nd by Superv. Pierson to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 24(79): Pertains to Property Assessment Policy. Motion by Superv.
Rock,2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt. Motion carried
RESOLUTION # 25(79): Pertains to cost sharing program to encourage the setting
perpetuation and recording of Government corners within St. Croix County.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 26(79� Pertains to matching money for State Senior Citizen Grant
Program T979. Resolution read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Heiting, 2nd by
Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. R. Peterson to table any action on the
Ordinance Amendment to Article 5.7(c) of the Zoning Ordinance until 2:00 P.M.
April 18th, 1979. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE # 24(79): Pertains to violations to be enforced on the County designated
Snowmobile Trail read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv.
George to adopt.. Motion carried.
Resolution pertaining to reimbursing County Officers for Attorney's fees
incurred defending Court action while acting as County Officers read by the Clerk.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt. All County Board members
had a copy of an opinion from the Heywood and Cari Law firm which pointed out that
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Statute 895.46 Wis. Statutes provides for reimbLirsement for Attorney's Fees and
costs of defending an action to which it applies. Attorney Heywood quoted that
the Wisconsin Supreme Court had held in anrt"r_r case that Section 895.46 applies
only to Civil Actions and has no applicatioon to a defense against Criminal charges.
Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to amend the Resolution to read
"Whereas, the provisions of Chapter 895.35" be used to replace Chapter 895.46.
After considerable discussion by County Board members, motion by Superv. Quinn,
2nd by Superv. Rock to table the Resolution indefinitely.
Superv. Best questioned whether the table was in order. Chairman Anderson stated
that there should be no discussion after a table motion.
Superv. Boche asked for a unanimous consent that would ailow Superv. Best to
speak. Show of hands vote was not unanimous.
Show of hands vote was taken to table the Resolution indefinitely. 17 votes to
table indefinitely. 11 no. Motion to table indefinitely carried.
Discussion was held why the Resolution could not be acted on at this session
with the Amendment. Also whether the Bills should be sent back to Committees to
secure itemized bills for each claim. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv.
George that Superv. Lowe secure itemized bills from each of the Attorneys in order
to determine if the charges are reasonable and report back to the County Board.
Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Boche to recess for lunch. Motion`carrfed..
NOON RECESS
Board called to reconvene at 1:00 P.M. by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present, 2 absent.
Superv. Bache, Chairman of the General Services Committee presented the review
of the Proposed Changes in the Rules & Regulations of the Elected and Standing
Committees and the Proposed Changes in the Rules & Regulations of the County
Board of Supervisors. Following suggestions of changes from Board members, the
General Services Committee will return with the proposed changes at the next
meeting on April 18th.
Superv. Nelson, Chairman of the Unified Board called upon Superv. O'Keefe to
introduce the Long Range Plans for the St. Croix Health Center. Superv. O'Keefe
stated that much time and effort has been put into this Plan by the Long Range
Planning Committee of the St. Croix County Health Center. A copy of the Plan
had been submitted previously to all Supervisors. Superv. O'Keefe then called
upon Gary Johnson, Director of the Health Center to make the presentation.
Mr. Johnson pointed out the need for new constructions in the future plans and
adding of additional Personnel. He referred to the contents of the Long Range
Planning book on Strategic Planning Information, Recommended Programs/Services and
Building Programs, and Implementation Schedule for the Long Range Plans at the
St. Croix Health Center.
Resolution for first reading read by the Clerk pertains to approving the St.
Croix Health Centers long Range Plan (such as building a new building and adding
additional Personnel). Resolution held for next session.
Superv. Boche noted that two attorneys were in attendance that had represented
County Officers and made a motion that they be allowed to explain their bills. 2nd
by Superv. Best. Motion defeated.
Chairman Anderson called upon Probation Officer Peter Stacey to explain the
Resolution and Lease that the State Department of Corrections and the St. Croix
Health Center are entering into. Mr. Stacey reviewed the program and was
available for questions.
RESOLUTION # 27(79): Pertains to authorizing the St. Croix County Unified Board
:� eater into a lease with the State Department of Corrections to erect a
twelve (12) bed Pre-release Center.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Sias to suspend with the rules to
place the resolution on the floor. Potion carried. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe,
2nd by Superv. Nelson to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 2% 79): Chairman Anderson called upon Robert Sanden, Welfare Director
to intro uce and explain the resolution authorizing application for Deferred
Payment Loan Grant Funds under the Wisconsin Housing and Neighborhood Conservation
Program. Mr. Sanden introduced and called upon fir. Donald Webert, Assistantl',
Director, Housing and Energy Department, West Cap Community Action Agency, who
explained the purpose of the resolution.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Webert for his presentation. Resolutuion read by
the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Heiting, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to adopt the
Resolution, Motion carried.
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Chairman Anderson called upon Mary Farmer K01er, Juvenile Intake Referral
Officer. Ms. Kubier spoke regarding fier "Jities in this office and explained the
new legislation and Juvenile Code that they are working under. Board members
presented several questions and a discussion was held.
Chairman Anderson thanked Ms. Kubler for her appearance.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Nelson that the election of the
Highway Committee members be held at 9:00 A.M, on the 18th. Motion defeated.
ELECTION OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE (5 members]
One Year Term
Superv. George nominated Superv. Afdahl for the first position on the Highway
Committee. Superv. Rock moved that nominations be closed and the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Superv. Afdahl. 2nd by Superv. Holmes.
Motion carried. Superv. Afdahl declared elected.
Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. Meinke for the second position. Superv.Rivard
moved the nominations be closed and Superv. Nelson instructed the Clerk to cast
a unanimous ballot for Superv. Meinke. 2nd by Superv. Thompson. Motion carried.
Superv. Meinke declared elected.
Superv. J. Peterson nominated Superv. Holrpes for the 3rd position. Superv.
Willink nominated Superv. Hop. Superv. Sias nominated Superv. Becker. Superv.
R. Peterson moved that the nominations be closed. A ballot vote was taken with
each member instructed to initial their ballots (a procedure to be used on all
ballot votes) resulted in: Superv. Hop 14 votes-Superv. Becker 10 votes-Superv.
Holmes 5 votes. A second ballot vote was taken as a majority vote was needed.
The second ballot vote resulted in: Superv. Hop 19 votes; Superv. Becker 9 votes;
Superv. Holmes 1 vote. Superv. Hop declared elected.
Superv. Heiting nominated Superv. O'Keefe for the 4th position. Superv. Lowe
nominated Superv. Becker. Superv. Nelson moved that the nominations be closed. A
ballot vote was taken resulting in: Supery. O'Keefe 16 votes; Superv. Becker
13 votes. Superv. O'Keefe declared elected.
Superv. Boche nominated Superv. Becker for the 5th position. Superv. Day
nominated Superv. Holmes. Superv. Sias mroved that the nominations be closed. A
ballot vote was taken resulting in: Superv. Becker 15 votes; Superv. Holmes 14
votes. Superv. Becker declared elected.
Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Boche that discussions regarding the
Amendment to the County Subdivision Ordinance be spoken to by County Board members
only. Motion carried. Superv. Pierson explained he felt that constituents
should inform their Board member what they wanted expressed and not have a Public
Hearing at the Board session.
Superv. Boche moved to recess unt,31i:: 9:00 A. M. April 18th, 1979.
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Two Day Session
Wednesday - April 13th
9:00 A.M.
Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 2 absent.
Chairman Anderson called upon Michael Lyman, Personnel Director who spoke
briefly regarding a Corporation Counsel proposal. He had a comparison survey
of other Counties that he presented to the Board members.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Sias that this Corporation Council
Proposal be presented to all Committees of the County Board to study the need for
this program and the Committees to contact with the District Attorneys office
for their needs and put it in writing to the Personnel office for the 1980 budget
plans. Motion carried.
District Attorney Lundell stated that he would like to meet with every Committee
when they look over their needs.
Superv. O'Keefe suggested that in the near future the Public Defender program
be put on the Agenda so that it can be looked into.
Chairman Anderson announced that he had attended a meeting in Madison recently
and learned that one half of the State has been getting State Aid for this
program and he will try to have more information for the next session. He feels
that the County should go on record as supporting the continuance of State Aid
for Public Defender for the other half of the State.
Chairman Anderson called on Superv. Willink to speak on Solid Waste and Land
Fill. Superv. Willink stated that he had attended a National Rural Electric
Convention last winter and saw a display of solid waste disposals. One firm
from New York interested in separating waste died research on the program. The
disposal for resource recovery separates glass, metal and aluminium and grinds
and drys the remainder solid waste for fuel to be used for energy.
Requirements to use this solid waste for fuel should have a population area
of approximately 150,000 as a source to daw from and an outlet for using the
fuel. A power plant is, in the area and he wondered if it would be worth looking
into this around here and the metropol-�un area for future plans.
During discussion, Superv. Lowe suggest ad t`ha,L. the County should consider
purchasing land with the permission of the Department of Natural Resources for
a sanitary land fill that could be used by all common+ties in the County.
Motion by Superv. Pierson that the Zoning Committee follow up on this
suggestion. 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe.
Superv. Pierson agreed to looking into a land site but they should not give up
on recycling. Motion carried.
AIR STRIP RULES & REGULATIONS:
Superv. Pierson called on the District Attorney to speak on this matter.
D-►'strict Attorney Lundell stated that Section 114, "Wisconsin Statutes deals with
Public and Private Airports that the County should follow when granting their
permits. He explained the rules in Section 114 to the Board members.
Supery. Hop reported on the Transportation Fund Hearing at Eau Claire. Superv.
Hop stated that a letter written by Ralph Brown and sighed by the Highway
Committee and Chairman Anderson requesting that more tax be added to the gasoline
and registration fees be increased, apply the 4% sales tax to mote^ fuels and
placing tha funds being now generated in the Trans portaation Fund and placing the
funds being now generated by the 4% Sales Tax on transportation ralated sales
such as parts and motor vehicles in the Transportation fund.
Chairman Anderson read the letter and announced that Ralph Brown's letter was
highly accepted at the hearing.
PERSONNEL LABOR CONTRACTS:
Superv. Meinke, Chairman of the Personnel Committee announced that Social
Services, Law Enforcement and Highway contracts are not settled.
Chairman Anderson asked the Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee if any-
thing is being done about a part time cook at the Jail. Superv. B1aketorough,
Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committae r�2ported that they are studying the
need for a part time cook.
Motion by Superv. Boche to wait for raw food cost of meal figures from the
Sheriff. 2nd by Superv. DeBoer. Motion carried.
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Superv. Rock questioned whether a replacement had been made for the vacancy of
Larry Moore on the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Motion
by Superv. R. Peterson, 2nd by Superv. 'Willink that Superv. Pierson's name be
recommended as St. Croix County's representative. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson instructed the Clerk to notify the Governor of Wisconsin
regarding the name of the representative.
Superv. Peterson, Human Services Committee representative stated he felt concerti
about the Committee and hoped that more support should be given to the Committee
by the County. Superv. Peterson introduced Kathy Horn, Chairman of the Committee.
KathyHorn reported on the Committee functions and stated they were concerned
about the attendance. She also stated the Committee would welcome some directions
for the Committee from the Board and they need volunteers.
The Human Services Committee minutes are available to County Board Members and
if they have any questions they should contact the Committee.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. R. Peterson to recess for lunch.Motion
carried.
NOON RECESS
Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson at 1:00 P.M.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 28 present. 3 absent.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Lowe that Superv. Solum be appointed
Sargeant At Arms for the afternoon session. Motion carried.
Superv. Boche announced that with the permission of the Chairman the Revised
Rules and Regulations of Standing and Elected Committees and County Board
Regulations will be held until the May Session.
Three Resolutions for 1st reading read by the Clerk.
1. To reimburse Eric J. Lundell for Attorney fees per Chapter 895.35.
2. To reimburse Charles A. Grant for Attorney fees per Chapter 895.35.
3. To reimburse Walter W. Strey for Attorney fees per Chapter 895.35.
All three resolutions were referred to the Finance Committee by Chairman
Anderson.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. J. Peterson to ask Judge Hughes
that the John Doe hearing be made available to the County Board. Show of hand
vote resulted in 13 in favor, 15 against. Motion defeated.
1st Reading Resolution:
1. Pertains to Community Public Health Service Legislation. Held for next session.
Chairman Anderson called upon and welcomed Mayor Charles (Dugan)Larson to
appear before the Board. Mayor Larson introduced Ron Klaphake, City of River
Falls Administrator. The Mayor stated that the purpose of his being here is to
visit with the County Board and to get better adquainted. He stated that 17% or
1/5th of River Falls is located in St. Croix County. T°ayor Larson also stated
that he felt there was not a lot of correlation bet:Con St. Croix County and the
City of River Falls and would like to develop a stronger relationship with this
Board and feels that River Falls should be entitled to utilize some of St. Croix
County Services as part of River Fails Is located in St. Croix County.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mayor Larson and Ron Klaphake, City AdiminisLrator for
comin§ to the Board session.
MILEAGE & PER DIPM
Mileage and Per Diem for the two day session totaling $2,084.08 read by the
Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Willink to adopt. Motion carried.
ist quarter 1979 Mileage & Per Diem County Board Committee meetings totaling
$8,014.80 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv.Blakeborough
to adopt. Motion carried.
4th quarter, 1978 Mileage and Per Diem Highway Committee meeting totaling
$794.10 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to
adopt. Motion carried.
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1st quarter, 1979 Mileage & Per Diem Highway Committee meetings totaling
$1,124.42 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Thompson
to adopt. Motion carried.
ist quarter 1979 Mileage & Per Diem Unified Board Committee meetings totaling
$1,408.97 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to
adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
1st Reading Resolutions read by the Clerk as follows:
1). Pertains to ban on studded tires. Referred to Highway Committee.
2 . Pertains to Inheritance Tax Exemption Bill. Referred to Finance Committee.
3 Pertains to Penalty For Armed Robbery. Referred to Law Enforcement Committee.
4 Pertains to Transfer from General Surplus Funds to Hammond Office Building
account. Held for next session.
(5). Pertains to County Board Calendar Change. Held for next session.
ORDINANCE
1st reading read by the Clerk:
Pertains to extending Suspension of Certain Provisions of the St. Croix County
Dance Hall Ordinance for a period of 1 year. Held for next session.
The County Clerk announced that she had received a request from William Hupert,
Rte. # 5, River Fails to have one acre of land rezoned from Agriculture to
Commercial. The Clerk has referred this request together with the $125.00 Zoning
fee to the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee.
Ordinance Amendment to Acticle 5.7 (c) of St. Croix County Zoninca Ordinance.
Motion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Bache to adopt. x
Chairman Anderson granted permission to Superv. Dull for the floor. Superv.
Dull read a letter of Petition from the Town of Warren asking for an extension
for this Amendment for more study on the acreage limitations.
Chairman Anderson called upon Superv. Rock, Chairman of the Comprehensive
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to come before the Board to explain the
need for this Amendment to Article 5.7 (c) of the Zoning Ordinance and answer
questions. Much discussion was held and several Board members spoke in favor
and against the Amendment.
Motion was made by Superv. Day to postpone any action on this Ordinance
Amendment until the first meeting of 1980. 2nd by Superv. Sias.
Roll Call called for resulted in 23 yes. 5 no.Ordinance Amendment postponed
until 1980.
Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Willink to refer the Ordinance
Amendment back to the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee for
further study. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson thanked the Committees and people for their patience and
their participation.
Motion by Superv. Dahm to dispense with the Committee reports. 2nd by Superv.
Boche. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from League of Women Voters of Pierce and St. Croix Counties read by the
Clerk.
2. Letter acknowledging receipt of Resolution # 17(79) from Department of Natural
Resources read by the Clerk.
3. Letter from Town Board, Town of Kinnickinnic read by the Clerk.
4. Letter acknowledging receipt of a copy of the Drinking Age Resolution from
Senator Michele Radosevich read by the Clerk.
All correspondence placed on file by the Chairman.
Superv, Best expressed his desire for the District Attorney to give a written
presentation on the procedures on the voting for tabling a motion.
Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. B1akeborough to adjourn at 4:30 P.M.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by
Norman E. Anderson F. Verna Stohlberg
Chairman, County Board St.CroiP, County Clerk