HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-13-1979AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Session - Tuesday, November 13, 1979 & Wednesday, November 14, 1979
9:00 A.M.
Courthouse - Hudson
Compiled by Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL:
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 the County.
3. Welcome to all Guests and Press
4. Date of next session
5. Any other announcements
6. Any appointments
NOVEMBER 14, 1979 --- 10:00 A.M.
Hearing, presentation and adoption of 1980 County Budget -Supvr. Dahm & Auditor J. Steel
(Recess for Committee Meetings as announced by Chairman Anderson, when applicable.)
OLD BUSINESS:
Consideration & action on 2nd reading resolutions, ordinances & emergency resolutions.
1. Emergency resolution re: designation of County Depository.
2. Emergency resolution re: transfer of funds from General Funds for salary adjustments.
3. Rescinding Veterans Service Officer inclusion in Resolntion 86(67).
4. Increasing mileage paid County employees while on County business.
5. County Aid Construction & Maintenance during 1980.
6. County Aid Bridge Construction.
7. Offering Highway Commission Contract to Ralph Brown.
8. Purchase of Highway Equipment.
9. Hiring of County Patrol Officers for 1980.
10. Contract for Ambulance Services for 1980.
11. Jail Program Officer Position.
12. Consolidated Services Officer Position.
13. Ordinance amending sections of Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinances.
14. Emergency Resolution re: adoption of 1980 County Budget.
15. Personnel Matters
16. Any other old business to come before the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Personal Property Charge Back.
2. Illegal Taxes.
3. Cancellation on outstanding checks.
4. Assessors report on dog service.
5. Dog damage claims.
6. Law Enforcement claims - Doctor fees.
7. Committee reports.
8. Correspondence
9. Mileage & Per Diem for November Session
FIRST READINGS 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
Two Day Regular Session
November 13th & 14th, 1979
9:00 A.H.
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Rev. Robert Rieke, Roberts Conarenational Church, Roberts, Nisconsin.
Pledge to Flag by all present.
Roll Call by Clerk. 28 present. 1 absent, 2 late.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to accept the minutes of the
previous session as written and mailed to each County Board Supervisor. Motion
carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman Anderson read Rule 19 and 21 as follows: "14henever 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 Chair shall name the member ,,jho is to speak
first." Rule 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 her 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. flembers of the Press and Guests were
welcomed. He thanked the City of Hudson for the Parking Stickers.
Superv. Heiting handed out a questionnaire from the Coalition of Uisconsin Aging
groups and ask Board members to fill them out and return them to him.
Chairman Anderson announced that in the absence of County Clerk F. Verna Stohlberg
Mary Johnson, 1st Deputy would be filling in for the two day session.
Superv. O'Keefe handed out a Land Fill article that had been printed in the
Hudson Star Observer to each County Board member that stated County Landfills
will be full in five years.
Superv. Rock, Chairman of the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee,
stated that his Committee with Dick Thompson, County Planner is making a study and
trying to get a Grant for St. Croix County.
EMERGENCY RESOLUTIOMS
RESOLUTION # 75(79): Designating Bank Depository for coming year read by the Clerk.
Notion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to adopt. Motion to adopt Resolution
# 75(79) carried.
RESOLUTION # 76(.79): Pertains to Transfer of Funds from General Fund for 1979
Wage Adjustments read by the Clerk. [lotion by Superv. Dahm, Lnd by Superv. Rock to
adopt. Roll Call called for. 29 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried and Resolution
#76(79) adopted.
RESOLUTIONd # 77 79 Pertains to rescinding Veteran Service Officer inclusion in
Resolution # 86 67 . Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt.
Motion carried and Resolution # 77(79) adopted.
BUDGET HEARING 10:00 A.M.
Chairman Anderson announced that all other business would be set aside and
called upon Auditor James Steel and Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance Committee
to conduct the final Budget Review for 1980.
Chairman Anderson reminded the Board members that after the Preli,tinary Budget
Review at the last session, the complete Budget request package had beell referred
to the Finance & Personnel Committees for further study to see if they could come
up with any recommendations to try to cut budgets in order to stay within the Tax
Levy limitation.
Auditor Steel proceeded to explain reductions from the original budget requests
in the total amount of $275,520.00.
After a lengthy discussion was held, Superv. Best congratulated James Steel and
Committees on budget work and made a motion to adopt the Budget. 2nd by Superv.
Pierson.
Superv. 0"Keefe aske to have the budget disc.ussed further before passing.
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After more discussion, a motion was made by Superv. Sias to set aside the budget
until Resolutions affecting the budget are passed. 2nd by Superv. Best. Motion
carried.
Chairman Anderson announced we would recess till 1:30.
NOON RECESS
Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent.
Continuing with the Budget Hearing called for by Chairman Anderson.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Heiting to save money and try to get
everything done today.
After discusssion by Board members, motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. DeBoer
to table motion. Roll Call called for resulted in 22 yes, 8 no, l absent. Motion
to table carried.
Superv. Dahm ask if there were any new positions in question. A motion was made
by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Shay that we approve the following list of positions.
Clerk -typist- County Treasurer; Clerk -typist -Public Health Nursing; Mail a Book
Clerks(2)-Library; Sr.Citizens Coordinator -Council on Aging; Typist -Social Services;
Dispatcher-Emer. Comm. Center; Asst.Pianner/Grants Analyst -County Planning;
Secretary-Planning/Juv.lntake; County Traffic Officer -Highway Patrol; Deputy
Register of Deeds -Register of Deeds; Asst. District Attorney -District Attorney;
Legal Secretary I -District Attorney; De uty Clerk of Court -Clerk of Court; Asst.
Home Trainer(infant Stimulation Program -Health Center; Consolidated Services
Officer -Sheriff; Social 4orker-Shelter Care -Social Services.
A discussion was held on funding for the Consolidated Services Officer in
the Sheriffs Department. Motion by Superv. Boche to delete from the above list of
recommended positions the Consolidated Services Officer and to be voted on
separate..:;. 2nd by Superv. Nelson. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Dull that the new Assistant District
Attorney take on the duties as County Labor Negotiator for the coming year. Motion
defeated.
Roll call called for on recommended new positions to be included in the budget.
Roll Call resulted in 29 yes, 1 absent, i abstaining. Superv. O'Keefe nave his
reasons for abstaining and then changed his vote to yes resulting in 30 yes, 1
absent. New positions to be included in the budget.
Chairman Anderson recognized Michele Radosevich, our State Senator in the
audience. She stopped by as they are not in session now and is available in the
area if anyone has any problems in which she could assist.
CONTINUI€G RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION # 78(79): Pertains to authorizing application for funds and accepting
funds fora Consolidated Services Officer for tine Commur`ities of St. Croix County.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Shay authorizing ap ,i it-41on fGr funds and
hiring.
[lotion by Superv. O' Keefe to amend the resolution to re�)c, ;: ;a 1-,, o , with no
guarantee that the position be absorbed into the COWIt1,1 SY,"'(N-11, sa,s :r,, be it
resolved that the position, when not 100 percent funded, bo br^�u(y�� ��:s:s; into the
County Board for a hearing.
�'iotion carried on the Amendment. Motion carried on Resolutiun # !8(79) as
amended.
"lotion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt Resolution pertaining to
increasing the Mileage Paid County Employees, Elected Officers anc, Crusty Board
of Supervisors for use of personal vehic.es while on County i)Lk�
Roll call on Resolution resulted in 14 yes, lb no. Reso uti:ern dofeated.
RESOLUTION # 79(79): Pertains to County Aid Construction and M lrtcara ,7e During
the Calendar Year 1930. iMotion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by '_� -dopt
Resolution,
Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Day to am?erd
amount be changed from $1 ,182,000.00 to 142,000.00 for Coi,,titv Ornstruction
and Maintenance during Calendar Year 1980. Motion carried on
Motion carried on Resolution # 79(79) as amended.
RESOLUTION # 80(79): Pertains to County Aid Bridge Constructlon 1!nder ',P�:tion
81.33 of the Statutes County of St. Croix. Motion by Superv. So um, 2nd by Superv.
Hi111nk to adopt.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl to be amended that Miller Bridge,
Town of Cady in the amount of $1,041.37 be added to the Resolution bringing total
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amount to $134,640.50. Motion carried on amendment. [Motion carried on Resolution
# 80(79) as amended.
RESOLUTION # 81(79): Pertains to resolution Offering Highw1ay Commission Contract
to Ralph Brown for two year appointment. [lotion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv.
Rock to adopt.
Motion carried and Resolution # 81(79) adopted.
RESOLUTION # 82(79): Pertains to Purchase of Highway Equipment. `-lotion by Superv.
George, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt.
Motion carried and Resolution # 82(79) adopted.
[Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to adopt Resolution pertaining
to the hiring of the County Traffic Officers for year 1980. After the opinion of
District Attorney Lundell, a motion by Superv. R.Peterson,2nd by Superv.Blakeborough
to postpone resolution indefinitely. Notion carried.
RESOLUTION # 83(79): Pertains to Authorizing Contracts for Ambulance Services for
1980. Plotion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried on
Resolution # 83(79).
Resolution authorizing Application for Funds and Accepting Funds for a Jail
Program Officer for St. Croix County. Notion by Superv. Doche, 2nd by Superv.
O'Keefe to postpone indefinitely. Plotion carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to bring Budget back on the floor.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Heiting to amend Resolution to include
$1,000 back into the Budget for the Historical Society. Roll Call called for.
15 yes. 15 no. Motion defeated by a tie vote.
RESOLUTION # 84(79): Pertains to 1980 Budget for St. Croix County. Roll call called
for by Chairman Anderson on the Budget. Roll Call resulted in 28 yes. 2 no. 1
absent. Motion carried and Resolution # 84(79) adopted,
Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe that the Laai Enforcement Committee
assign an Investigator Officer to the District Attorney. After discusssion, motion
was withdrawn.
Chairman Anderson referred the matter of an Investigator Officer in the District
Attorneys office to the Law Enforcement Committee for further study.
Chairman Anderson recognized Ralph Brown Highway Commissioner who in turn thanked
the County Board for the vote of confidence he received.
Chairman Anderson recognized LuVerne Burke, Central Communication Chief who
complimented the County Board on the fine work they have done on the Budget. All
Department heads and Committees are to be commended on the good job done in
getting the Budget within the 'tax Levy Limit for St. Croix County.
;lotion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. George that Capt. James Roe be rehired
to the Traffic Patrol for 1980. Motion carried.
Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd
by Superv. J.Peterson to refer the Ordinance to the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning
and Parks Committee for further study. Motion carried.
Superv. J.Peterson ask to have Superv. Heiting give a report on the National
Sr. Citizens Convention in New Orleans that he had attended.
lst READING RESOLUTIONS
Resolution authorizing application for funds and accepting funds for a Solid
"taste Planning Study.
Chairman Anderson recessed the Session until 10:00 A.'Pl. 'Jednesday 0orning
November 14th.
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ST. CROIX COUFITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 14th, 1979
10:00 A.I.
Board called to reconvene by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Roll Call by Clerk. 29 present. 2 absent.
Superv. O'Keefe referred to the chart drawn up by lHichael Lyman, Personnel
Specialist on the number of employees working for St. Croix County. This was
referred to the Personnel Committee to keep the County Board of Supervisors
informed as to the number of new employees hired each year.
Chairman Anderson referred back to the Budget adjustments sheet and ask Board
members to take this information where cuts were made to their respective Department
Heads and Committees. He also stated that Committee meetings will be limited in
order to stay in the Budget.
Chairman Anderson and Vice Chairman fleinke will work out a schedule for next years
County Board meetings and mail out to the Board members.
The Chairman referred to the General Service Committee for further study: to
re-evaluate the Committee structure, guidelines and new rules and policys regarding
Committees.
dEU BUSINESS
PERSOrdAL PROPERTY CHARGE SACKS read by the Clerk. After discussion by Board
members, trlargaret Beaudry, County Treasurer explained the Personal Property Charge
Backs. Notion by Superv.Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. ►i llink to accept the Personal
Property Charge Back report. Hotion carried.
Chairman Anderson instructed the Law Enforcement Committee to check !.,Iith the
Sheriff to see what becomes of the notices for collection from the Treasurer that
he serves and report back to the County Board at the next session.
ILLEGAL TAXES report read by the Clerk. County Treasurer,Margaret Beaury was ask to explain
why the Township of Stanton had so many Illegal Taxes charged back. After lengthy discussion,
it was decided that the Assessor and Clerk are responsible for the correct Tax Roll.Motion
by Superv. Pierson 2 d by Superv.O'Keefe to adopt Illegal Tax Report. Motion carried.
OUTDATED CHECKS
A list of Outdated Checks was read by the Clerk. (lotion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by
Superv. Heiting to accept the report on Outdated Checks. flotion carried.
ASSESSORS DOG SERVICE. Payment of Assessors that have listed dogs in individual Towns,
Viilagi6s and Cities pursuant to Sec. 174.06 of the Statutes read by the Clerk. Total
amount claimed was $402.30. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to
accept the report. Hotion carried.
DOG DAMAGE CLAIMS. Dog damage claims sent in by individual residents read by the
Clerk. Amount allowed yl"2,227.30. [lotion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Coche to
pay Dog Claims. Motion carried.
Superv. Rock spoke, referring back to the Hudson Zoning Ordinance and called on
Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator.
Harold Barber recommended that the amendments to the Town of Hudson Zoning
Ordinance be turned down as it does not comply with the County Ordinance.
(lotion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Best that the Ordinance he sent back to
the Town of Hudson to be redrafted. (lotion carried.
Harold Barber, County Energy Manager spoke on the energy crisis in St. _Croix
County. He recommends that County offices be closed the 1/2 day before Christmas
and 1/2 day before New Years. After discussion by the Board members, it was turned
over to the Personnel Committee for study.
(lotion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Best that a revote be taken on the Hudson Zoninn
Ordinance to cancel the first notion and that it be sent back to the Town of Hudson
to reject it in its present form. 11otion carried.
Chairman Anderson thanked Dar. Barber for his presentation.
Chairman Anderson referred back to Resolution #77(79) pertaining to the Per Diem
for the County Service Officer. Notion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Hop to
refer this to the Personnel Committee to negotiate this in the 1980 salary. !'lotion
carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FIEdA]CE CON'ilITTEE
Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance Committee cave out a copy of the plan and
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spoke on the cost of an addition of a top floor on the County Jail. He also
spoke on the 'County's finances.
Chairman Anderson recessed. the:•B.oard-;tilt 1:30 P',`l.
NOON RECESS
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 2 absent.
EMERGE111CY RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION # 85(79): Superv. O'Connell presented an Emergency Resolution
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pertainio `1C nutrition Program. Resolution read by the Clerk.
Notion by Superv. Quinn, 2nd by Superv. Heiting to adopt the Resolution.
Superv. O'Connell called on Linda Peterson, Hisconsin Division of Health Eau
Claire, who handed out brochures and spoke on the HIC Program, HIC is food for
health. This program involves both St. Croix County and Polk County. The program
will be administered by St. Croix County in the New Public Health Building,
Beverly Larson, Polk County Health Nurse, Dr. C.A. Olson, a member of the
Health Committee and Robert Sanden, Helfare Director all felt there was a definite
need for this program.
Hiotion carried and Resolution # 35(79) adopted.
RESOLUTION-2nd Reading:
RESOLUTIOd # 86(79): Pertains to authorizing application for funds and accepting
funds for a solid waste planning study. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv.
O'Keefe to move for adoption of resolution.
After discussion by Board members, motion carried and Resolution # 86(79) adopted.
Superv. O'Keefe questioned Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance Committee
regarding the Attorney fees of Leslie Swenson. Chairman Anderson referred this
issue back to both the Finance and Highway Committees to report back at the next
County Board session.
Superv. Dahm, Chairman of the Finance Committee introduced Pat Herriges,
Executive Director of Nest Cap who in turn spoke on Nest Cap taking charge of the
Grant Program for Emergency Fuel for St, Croix County. Georgette Patton from
West Cap, Glenwood City will be Coordinator of the fuel program.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Herriges for his report.
Superv. Pierson gave a letter to the Clerk to read from the State of Misconsin
Department of Agriculture, Gary Rohde, Chairman of the Board pertaining to
Farmland-Ag Land Preservation.
Superv. Heiting ask if Agnes Ring could come forward to explain the survey
brochure to the County Board members.
Agnes Ring, Ag Land Planner explained the Land Use Attitude Survey which was
handed out to County Board members.
Chairman Anderson thanked Agnes Ring for her presentation.
MILEAGE & PER DIEN
(Mileage and Per Diem totaling $1,910.08 was read. (lotion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd
by Superv. Hop to accept the €Iileage & Per Diem report. 114lotion carried.
Superv. Dull, member of the Civil Defense Committee, announced that on ?9ovember
26th at 1:00 P.[]. a meeting would be held here at the Court House regarding the
Emergency Irdeutral Disaster Program.
Superv. O'Connell made a motion to adjourn at 4:00 P.M. 2nd by Superv. Best.
Notion carried.
Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by
Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohlberg
St. Croix County Clerk