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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 6-12-1979AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Session Tuesday, June 12, 1979 7:00 P.M. Courthouse - Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman INVOCATION: Rev. Richard Ulvilden, Rush River, River Falls PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: By County 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 - August 14, 1979 at 9:00 A.M. 5. Dairy Week in St. Croix County June 10 - 16 Wm. Thompson 6. Appointments 7. Any further announcements OLD BUSINESS: Consideration & Action on 2nd reading resolutions, ordinances, and emergency resolutions. I. Personal. Information Practices ? 2. Special Death Benefits ; t" L, y s 3. Selection of County Officers �t ° 4 ( 4. County Board Supervisors position eligibility 5. Destruction of obsolete County records f� q -; 6. Mandatory reimbursement for attorneyfees costs & judgements y y 7. Disposal of abandoned property °�8. Emergency - Designation of official county newspaper 9. Emergency - County "Aging" Unit 10. Emergency - Salary agreement- Employees Local 576 AFSCME - Highway 11. Emergency - Salary agreement -Local 66 0,International Brotherhood of Teamsters- _ So�cial Ser�cies . Disc won -`Co66 nuity Vies 12. Health Services Legislation -Sara Mellen-Norine,speaker 13. Discussion - Public Defender program Discussion - Juvenl e Shelter Ca e study by Human Services Coordinating Committee \OBUSINESS : o � �W e 1. Indianhead Library System - Milton Mitchell, speaker 2. Proposed Apple River Park (0,� , 3. Petition of James H. Schwalen to re -zone to commercial ... 4. Petition of R'sberg-Schwalen to re -zone from Ag.residential to commercial... 5. Discussion r Energy Conservation - Needs 6. Personnel matters - new positions 7. Reports of Committees 8. Correspondence 9. Mileage & Per Diem for June session FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED Any other business to come before the Board (The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REgUlar Se lion Tuesday, JL,t;e 12, 19179 7:00 P.Ml. Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Richard Uiviiden, Rush River Lutheran Church, River Falls. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roll Call by the County Clerk. 31 present. 0 absent. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Heiting to accept the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each County Board Supervisor. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson read Rules 19 and 21 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 speak first. When 2 members rise to speak at the same time the Choir shall name the member who is to speak first." RLIle 21: "Any person not a member of the County Board desiring to address the County Board on any subJect shall first obtain permission from his or leer Supervisor. In case of objection such person must have a simple majority consent of the Board." 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 members of the press. Date of the next County Board session will be August 14th, 1979 at 9:00 A. M. Superv. Thompson announced that the month of June was the Dairy month in Wisconsin and that St. Croix County had declared the week of June 10th-16th Dairy Week in St. Croix County. Superv. Thompson called upon Gerald Bretl, the St. Croix County Agriculture Agent, who spoke briefly on the Dairy Program in our County. He also expressed his appreciation to the Board members for having passed a Resolution declaring the week of June loth Dairy Week. Mr. Bretl invited Mr. Chuck Garbe, a local Dairy Farmer to address the Board briefly. Mr. Bretl also invited and informed the Board members that he would be serving milk, cheese and crackers during a recess break. Chairman Anderson thanked the men for their appearance and proceeded to.announce some committee appointment changes due to resignations. The changes are as follows. Henry Loge -Public Protection Committee George Holmcs-Unified Board- Highway & Bridges Committee. Thomas O'Connell- Social Services Committee (Welfare Board) (Coordinate Health Commi ttee ) Edward Dau- Law Enforcement Committee Mayne Wiliink- Law Enforcement Committee Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to verify the appointments as submitted by the Chairman. Motion carried. Superv. Heiting announced that. Irene Frey has asked to be relieved of her duties on the Council on Aging Area Agency and that a person should be appointed to fill that resignation. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Hop that Superv.Heiting be placed in that position. Motion carried. 2ND READING AND EMERLQ ESOLUTIQ_NS RESOLUTION # 38(79): Pertains to opposing) Senate Bill 107 which involves acquisition of personal information. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv.Rock to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 39(79): Pertains to opposing Assembly Bill 213 which involves Special Death Bene its for Law Enforcement Officers and fire Fighters Gilled in the line of duty is paid only if there is a surviving dependant. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 40(79): Pertains to opposing Assembly Joint Resolution # 22 which souk' permit certain County Officers to be appointed rather then elected. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to adopt. Motion carried. _2_ RESOLUTION # 41(79): Pertains to opposing Assombiy Bill # 155 which Would allow any County employee, except an elected County Officer, to be a Supervisor, but would not permit such employee-Super°vil4;or to vot on matters affecting his or her salary or fringe benefits. Motion by Supc.rv. George, 2nd by Superv. Willink to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 42(79): Pertains to opposing Assembly Bill 114 which involves the ruction of ob oiete County records. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #43(79): Pertains to opposing Assembly Bill 105 which would make r im ursement for Attorney Fees, Costs and Judgkents mandatory for Deputy Sheriffs or other Officials. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Shay to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 44(79): Pertains to opposing Assembly Bill 179 which involves the G sposa of Aba-ndoned Property. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt. Motion carried. Superv. Heiting introduced Sara Mellen Norine from LaCrosse Community Public Health Services. She spoke briefly on Representative Czerwinski's version of Assembly Sill 343 which establishes County Public Health Department, multiple, City or contractural. She also stated that some state funding was available. Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. Norine for her appearance. Two Resolutions pr4seni:ed pertained to designating the County Official Newspaper. First Resolution designating the Star Observer as Official County Newspaper for a 2 year period, July 1, 1979 until June 30, 10,81. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to adopt. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Shay to table. Motion to table carried. RESOLUTION # 45(79): Pertains to designating the New Richmond Flews as the County Official Newspaper for the 2 year period of July 1, 1979 thru June 30, 1981. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Best to adopt. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to amend the resolution designating the Star Observer as Official Newspaper from 1981 until 1983. Motion on the amendment defeated. Motion carried on resolution 0 45(79) to adopt. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock to recess for sampli-ng the dairy treats. 2nd by Superv. Holmas. Motion carried. RESOLUTION �#46(79): Pertains to designating the St. Croix County Council on Aging as tie ounty Aging Unit. Motion by Superv. Heitincg, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 47(79) Pertains to reimbursing Attorney Fees for Eric J. Lundell. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to reconsider the Resolution pertaining to reimbursing Eric J. Lundell for Attorney's Fees incurred defending Court action :while acting as County Officer. Roil Call by the Clerk resulted in 19 yes. 12 no. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Best to adopt. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer to table until the August session. By a show of hands, the motion to table was defeated. Roll Call called for resulted in 17 yes, 13 no with Superv. J.Peterson.abstaining. Superv. Peterson stated his reason for abstaining was he felt the -whole Health Incident was a shame of the three men involved and to the whole County and he was voting yes now to get the incident off the floor. Roll Call final results were 18 yes. 13 no. Motion carried on Resolution # 47(79). RESOLUTION # 48(79): Pertains to reimbursing Attorney Fees for Charles A. Grant. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Best to reconsider the resolution pertaining to reimbursing Charles A. Grant for Attorney's Fees incurred defending Court action while acting as County Officer. Roll Call by Clerk resulted in 20 yes. 11 no. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. J. Peterson to table until the August session. By a show of hands the motion to table was defeated. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Roll Call called for resulted in 19 yes, Vi no with Superv. J. Peterson abstaining. Superv. J.Peterson Mated his reason for abstaining. He again stated he felt that the way the incident was handled was all wrong, and then voted yes. Final Roll Call resulted in 20 yes. 11 no. Motion carried on Resolution #48(79). Superv. Rock spoke and gave his reason why he is voting no an all of these Resolutions. A discussion was held by Board members and the District Attorney. -3- RESOLUTION # 49�79): Pertains to reimbursingp Attorney Fees for Walter W. Strey. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Day to reconsider the resolution pertaining to reimbursing Walter W. Strey for Attorney's Fees incurred defending Court action while acting as County Officer. Roll Cali by Clerk resulted in 22 yes, 9 no. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Day to adopt. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Solum to table until the August session. By a show of hands the motion to table was defeated. Roll Call called for resulted in 20 yes. 10 no, with Superv. O'Keefe abstaining. Superv. O'Keefe stated his reason for abstaining and voted yes. Final Roil Call resulted in 21 yes, 10 no. Motion carried on Resolution #49(79). RESOLUTION # 50(79): Pertains to salary agreement between St. Croix County and St. Croix County Highway Employees Local 576 AFSCME. The agreement involves a 8% plus settlement for the year 1979. Motion by Superv. Blakeborough, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl to adopt. Roll Cali by the Clerk resulted in 31 yes. Motion carried on Resolution # 50(79)y RESOLUTION # 51(79): Pertains to salary agreement between St. Croix County and St. Croix County Social Services Employees Local 662 International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The Agreement involves a 8% plus settlement for year 1979 and a 8�2% agreement for 1980 except if mandatory wage controls are imposed in which case those wage controls will be implemented. Motion by Superv. Shay, 2nd by Superv. R.Peterson to adopt. Roll Call by the Clerk resulted in 31 yes. Motion carried on Resolution # 51(79). RESOLUTION # 5?(79): Pertains to petitioning our Wisconsin State Legislatures to continue the ban on studded tires in our State. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Boche to adopt. Motion carried. ORDINANCE # 27(79): Pertains to intoxicating liquor in vehicles on Public Highways and possession of open containers of intoxicating liquor. Motion by Superv. Rivard 2nd by Superv. Lowe to repeal Ordinance # 22(79) and adopt Ordinance # 27(79). Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 53(79): Pertains to authorizing waiver from requirement concerning pIacement of mrjr:urgent on subdivision lot corners. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Heiting to adopt. Motion carried. PUBLIC DEFENDER PROGRAM Chairman Anderson announced that he had attended a County Board Association meeting and that St. Croix County will be funded from the State for the last half of the year 1979 for the Public Defender Program. JUVENILE SHELTER CARE PROGRAM,: Mary Farmer-Kubler, Juven—l—Intake Officer, representing the Human Services Coordinating Committee introduced Marion Fast, Shelter Care Worker for Lutheran Social Services. Ms.Kubler spoke regarding the program and reminded the Board members that the State funding for the program will expire August 31st this year. Ms. Fast explained her involvement with the juvenile programs at the Juvenile Shelter Home. Ms. Kubler explained the rules and laws that should be abided by with regards to the Juvenile Code. A study is bing made and will continue and a report will be given at the August Session. Chairman Anderson thanked Ms. Kubler and Ms.Fast for their appearances and t reports. INDIANHEAD LIBRARY SYSTEM: Mrs. Joanne Huenink of Baldwin introduced Mr. Milton Mitchell, Director of Federated Library System from Eau Claire. Mr. Mitchell presented the Board members with a color coded map of the Federated Library Systems in the State of Wisconsin,.together with a report on the funding, administration and major services. St. Croix County is one County member in the 10 County Indianhead Federated Library System. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Mitchell Or his appearance and report. PROPOSED APPLE RIVER PARK: Superv. Rock, Chairman of County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee called upon Richard Thompson, County Planner to make the presentation. Richard Thompson briefly referred to the past actions of the County Board regarding the acquisition of 40 acres of the Easton Property for the Apple River County Park. Richard Thompson and Superv. Rock desired an opinion from the County Board whether the Planning Committee shOUld continue to pursue the purchase of the Easton property or not. -4- Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. George to authorize the County Planning and Parks Committee to proceed with caution to pursue the plan, to get an easement and final cost figure to acquire the land and to report back at the August session. Motion carried. Three requests for rezonement read by the Clerk and Clerk announced she had referred the requests to the Comprehensive Planning,Zoning and Parks Committee, 1. James H. Schwalen, land situated in the Town of Warren to be rezoned from Agriculture -Residential to Commercial. 2. Marvin L. Risberg and James H. Schwalen, land situated in the Town of Warren to be rezoned from Agriculture -Residential to Commercial. 3. Wisconsin Telephone land situated in the Town of St. Joseph to be rezoned from Agriculture to Commercial or residential, whichever is most appropriate for their use. Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator explained each request to the County Board members. MILEAGE & PER DIEM Mileage and Per Diem report totaling $1,111.22 for the one night session read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the report. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS -FIRST READING Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Hop to suspend with the reading of the resolutions and that copies be sent to each Supervisor. Motion carried. Resolutions as follows: 1. Recommending mandatory two license plates for vehicles in the State of Wisconsin. 2. Deleting inactive members and appointing new members to the County Ag Land Advisory Committee. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Rivard to adjourn at 12:05 A.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 one day session on August 14th, 1979 at 9:00 A.M.