HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 4-15-1980AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS'
SESSION
Tuesday, April 15, 1980 at 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman
INVOCATION: Rev. Docken, Bethel Lutheran, Hudson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION: By Clerk
OATH OF OFFICE: By Judge Hughes
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: By Chairman Anderson
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
County
3. Welcome of all guests and press
4. Date of next session - May 13, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
5. Any further announcements
6. Any appointments
Chairman appoints two tellers for election of officers
Chairman will announce (Per WI Statute 59.05) that the next order of business
will be the election of a permanent Chairman of the Board for a two year term.
Vice -Chairman will call for nominations from the floor.
Upon the election of a County Board Chairman, who will take the chair at this
time, the Vice -Chairman will be elected.
ELECTION OF ELECTED COMMIT
r TEES:
1. Highway Committee
2. Agriculture & University Extension Education Committee
3. Social Services Committee
4. Finance, Budget, Building, Bonds & Insurance Committee
OLD BUSINESS:
Consideration & action on 2nd reading resolutions, ordinances & emergency
resolutions.
A. Resolution to use Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for Lowering the 1980 Tax Lev,,
'2. Resolution to give Elected Officials a Salary Adjustment for 1980.
3. Emergency appointment: Veterans Service Officer
4. Emergency resolution: Regarding Opposing Routine Service Cost Limits
(Presented by Unified Board)
5. Emergency resolution: Illegal Taxes charged back to Town of Stanton.
(Finance, Building Committee)
6. Community Youth. & Family Planning Aids Committee - report and discussion.
7. Personnel matters.
8. Any other old business to come before the Board.
DEPARTMENTAL ANNUAL REPORTS - - -
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Committee reports
West -Cap report - 1:30
3. Review correspondence regarding R.C.A. (Soil & Water Conservation)
r 3?roposal for building a Beef. Building for County Fairgrounds
5. Quarterly Claims for Committee Work
6. Mileage & Per Diem for April Session
FIRST READING RESOLUTIONS: '
CORRESPUNDENCE:
ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD
****This session may reconvene on Wednesday, April-16, 1980 at 9:00 a.m.
if necessary to complete the business presented.
(The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation.)
ST, CROIX COWITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Organizational Session
Tuesday April 15, 1980
9: 00 A. M.
Call to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Rev. Donald Docken, Bethel Lutheran Church of Hudson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Certificate of duly elected members of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
was read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell that all
duly elected members present be seated. Motion carried.
The Oath Of Office ceremony was performed by the Honorable Judge Joseph Hughes.
Follo,v,--ing the swearing in ceremony, Judge Hughes extended his personal welcome
to the elected Board members and extended an invitation to them, to visit the
Court offices.
Chairman Anderson thanked Judge Hughes and also extended a welcome to the
members. Chairman Anderson then asked each Board member to stand and identify
himself by name and district.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. I absent. I late.
Notion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Heiting to accept the minutes of the
previous session as written and mailed to each County Board member and as amended.
Motion carried.
AN'NOU"l CEMENTS
The Chairman then precteded to read Rules 19 and 21 as follows-."11henever any
mar'-!er is to speak or de1`,Y--r any matter to the Board he shall rise and address
himself to the Chair, confiinp romarks to the quest ilors ander debate and avoid
personaliti^s. Ti,-� member who to address the Chair shall speak first.
When 2 rnom'Oers rise to speak at tile same time the Chair shall name the member who
is to speak 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 Supervisors. 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 as
prescribed by law in the official media of the county. He welcomed all guest's
and members of the Press in attendance.
The date of the next session. [lay 13, 1900 at 7:00 P.M. Parking Stickers
from the City of Hudson for the two day session were acknowledged.
The Chairman announced that invitations had been accepted for dinner at the
Senior Citizens Center in North Hudson,
He also announced that Superv. Holmes was absent at this Session because
of being a Hospital Patient. Flowers and a card had been sent from the
County Board.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Chairman Anderson announced that the next order of business would be to elect
a Chairman for the next twoyeais. He further announced that it is not
necessary to initial the ballots for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The other
ballots must be initialed. Before turning the Chair over to Vice Chairman
Hilton Meinke, he appointed Supervs. Shay and Boche to act as tellers for
the day.
Superv. Best nominated Superv. Anderson for Chairman of the Board
Vice Chairman Meinke called for nominations 3 times.
Motion by Superv. Sias and 2nd by Superv. J. Peterson that the nominations
be closed. Motion carried. [lotion by Superv. R. Peterson and 2nd by Superv.
Willink that the Clerk cast a unanimous ballot for Superv. Anderson as
Chairman. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson thanked the members of the Board for their vote of
confidence and promised to continue to serve to the best of his ability.
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ELECTIOF1 OF MICE CH.," I!?"•� ",
Next order of business was to elect a Vice Chairman for the next two years.
Superv. Boche nominated Superv. fleinke for Vice Chairman of the Board.
Chairman Anderson called for ncminations 3 times. [lotion by Superv. Rock
and 2nd by Superv. Hop that the nominations be closed and the the Clerk cast
a unanimous ballot for Superv.-Mainke as Vice Chairman. Motion carried.
Vice Chairman fleinke also thanked the members of the Board for their vote
of confidence and promised to continue to serve to the best of his ability.
Superv. best expressed concern about 2 issues that he would like to have
t` e e;:planation on a printed foirm like they have on the "Open Fleeting Law".
tie is concerned about all factors when a "Not -ion to Table" takes place and
is also cor,-,erned about all factors when some Supervisor is not voting.
Chairman Anderson delegated the General Services Committee to work with the
District Attorney and have this inserted into the Rules & Regulations.
Superv. Dull having missed the Oath of Office Ceremony due to his being late
for the session, was taken to Judge Bartholomew's Chambers to be sworn in.
HIGH1,4AY COM11ITTEE ELECTION (5)
For 1 Year Term
Superv. Blakeborough nominated Superv. O'Keefe; Superv. Edelson nominated
Superv. Meinke; Superv. Shay nominated Superv. Mop; Superv. Brown nominated
Superv. Becker; Superv, Lowe nominated Superv. Sias: Superv. O'Kecf, nominated
Superv. Sweitzer. Chairman Anderson called for nominations 3 times. There
being no further nominations the Chairman declared the no,:iinations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken with each member instructed to initial their ballot
(a procedure to b^ used on the remaining Ballot Votes) resulted in Superv.
0 Keefe 11 votes, Superv. Heinke B votes, S+.aper Sias 5 votes, Superv. Becker
1 vote, Superv. Sweit%er 1 vote, Superv. Hop 3 votes.
A second Ballot Vote resulted in Superv, O'K(:-(-fe 15 votes, Super Meinke
13 votes and Superv. Svieitzcr 1 vote. Superv. O'Keefe declared elected to
the Highway Committee.
Chairman Anderson recognized former Assemblyman and County Board Plember,
Bill Ward in the audireiece.
Sliperv. Pierson nominated Superv. Meinke, Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv.
Blakeborough. Chairman Anderson called for nominations 3 times and there
being no further nomination, declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote vas taken resulting in; Superv. [leinke 26 votes, Superv.
Blakeborough 3 votes. Superv. flai nke declared elected to the May. Co;,imi ttee.
Superv. Rock nominated Superv. Hop, Superv. Lowe nominated Superv. Si -as,
Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. Lowe, Superv. Lo,,sie declined the nomination.
Chairman Anderson called for nominations 3 times and there being no further
noiiirations, he declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Hop 23 votes, Superv. Sias
7 votes. Superv. Hop declared elected to the Hwy. Committee.
Superv. O'Connell nominated Superv. Sweitzer, Superv. Uillink nominated
Superv. Day, Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. Beci:er. Chairman Anderson
called for nominations 3 times. There being no further nominations, he
declared the nomination closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Sweitzer 5 votes, Superv. pay
7 votes, Superv. Becker 18 votes. Superv. Becker declared elected to the
Highway Committee.
Superv. Lowe nominated Superv. Sias, Superv. l,lillink nominated Superv.
Day, Superv. He-iting nominated Superv. Handlos, Superv. O'6;c--efe nominated
Superv. Sweitzer. Chairman And,-- rson called for norm nations 3 t mes . There
being no further nominations, he declared thie nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Sias 10 votes, Superv. Day 12
votes, Superv. Handios 4 votes and Superv. Sweitzer 4 votes.
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A second Ballot Vote resulted in Superv. Day 17 votes, Superv. Sias 13 votes.
Superv. Day was declared elected to the Hwy. Committee.
AC,RICULTURE AIND UNIVERSITY EXTEMSION (4)
For 2 Year Tern
Agriculture and Extension Committee is compbsed of 4 elected Committee
Members plus Chairman Anderscas, an automatic member according to disc. Statute.
Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. Thompson, Superv. J. Peterson nominated Superv.
Pierson, Superv. Day nominated Superv. llillink, Superv. R. Peterson nominated
Superv. Dull. Motion by Superv. Hop and 2nd by Superv. Brown that the nominations
be closed. Motion carried.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Thompson 17 votes, Superv. Pierson
5 votes, Suparv. Hillink 5 votes, Superv. Dull 2 votes, 1 abstaining vote.
Superv. Thompson was declared elected to the agriculture Univ. Extension
Committee. Superv. Thompson thanked the County Board for their vote and stated
that if he keeps good health for another year, he will have served 30 gears.
on the Agriculture Extension Committae.
Superv. Boche nominated Superv. Dorsey, Superv. Dorsey declined the nomination.
Superv. Heiting nominated Superv. Pierson. Motion by Superv. Dull and 2nd
by Superv. Loge that the nominations be closed. Motion carried. Motion by
Superv. Seas and 2nd by Superv. Boche that the Clerk cast a unanimous Ballot
for Superv. Pierson. 11otion carried.
Superv. Hop nominated Superv. i4illink, Superv. J. Peterson nominated Superv.
Dull. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe and 2nd by Superv. R. Peterson that the
nominations be closed. Motion carried.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in, Superv, Dull 16 votes, Superv. Uillink
13 votes. Superv. Dull doc l,ared elected to the Agric. Univ. Extension Committee.
Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. Wiilink. (lotion by Superv. Sias and 2nd
by Superv. Beaker that the nomincO. ons be closed. Motion carried. Motion by
Superv. Thompson and 2nd by Superv. Heiting t1hiat the Clerk cast a unanimous
ballot for -ruperv. 14illink. [vioL-ion carried.
Motion by Superv. Lowe and 2nd by Superv. Brown for a 5 minute recess.
(Motion carried.
SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (5)
For 2 Year Term
Superv. Boche nominated Superv. O'Connell, Superv. Blakeborough nominated
Superv. Sweitzer, Superv. Brown nominate_`• Superv. R. Peterson, Supo;,,';. Rock
nominated Superv. Sias, Superv. Nelson f omin; iced Superv. Landiry. Chairman
Anderson callo,} for nominations 3 times. There being no fur-tI;er nominations,
;i � declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. R. Paterson 11 votes, Superv.
O'Connell 8 votes, Superv. Sias 6 votes, Superv. Landry 4 votes, Superv.
Sweitzer 1 vote.
A second Ballot Vote resulted in Superv. R. Peterson 22 votes, Superv.
O Connell 8 votes. Superv. R. Peterson declared elected to Social Services
Cormi ttee.
Superv. Heiting nominated Superv.011'Connell;Superv.rleloori norinated Superv.Landryy
Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. delson. Superv. Nelson declined the
nomination. Superv.. J. Peterson nominated Superv. Sias. Chairman Anderson
called for nominations 3 times. There being no further nominations he
declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in, Superv. O'Connell 17 votes, Superv.
Landry 6 votes, Superv. Sias 7 votes. Superv. O'Connell declared elected to
Social Services Committee.
Superv. Hop nominated Superv. Sweitzer, Superv. Lowe nominated Superv. Sias,
Superv. Nelson nominated Superv. Landry. Chairman Anderson called for nominations
3 times. There being no further nominations, lie de�;lared the nominations close!.
A Ballot Vote was taken res,xl,;ing in Superv. Sweitzer 16 votes, Superv. Sias
9 votes, Superv, Landry S votes. Superv. Sweitzer declared elected to the
Social Service Commflttoe.
Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. Sias, Superv. Nelson nominated Superv. Landry.
Chairman Anderson called for nomination 3 times. There being no further nominations
he declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Sias 19 votes, Superv. Landry
10 votes, Superv. Sias declared elected to the Social Services Committee.
Superv. Boche nominated Superv. Landry, Superv. Sias nominated Superv.
Swanson, Superv. O'Keefe nominated Superv. Brown, Superv. O'Connell nominated
Superv. Handlos. Chairman Anderson called for nominations 3 times. There
being no further nominations, he declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Landry 19 votes, Superv. Swanson
2 votes, Superv. Brown 4 votes, Superv. Handlos 5 votes. Superv. Landry
declared elected to the Social Services Committee.
FINANCE, BUDGET, BUILDING AND BOND
COMMITTEE (5)
For 2 Year Term
The Finance Committee is composed of 4 elected Committee Members plus Chairman
Anderson, an automatic 14ember.
Superv. Solum nominated Superv. E, P. Rock, Superv. Sweitzer nominated Superv.
Blakeborough, Superv. Sias nominated Superv. J. Peterson, Superv. Day nominated
Superv. Nelson. 0airman Anderson called for nominations 3 times. There being
no further nominations he declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Rock 15 votes, Superv. Nelson 6
votes, Superv, J. Peterson 5 votes, Superv. Blakeborough 4 votes, A second
Ballot Vote resulted in Superv. Rock 20 votes, Superv. Nelson 10 votes. Superv.
Rock was declared elected to the Finance Committee.
Superv. Thompson nominated Superv. Nelson, Superv. Sias nominated Superv.
Boche, Superv. Lowe nominated Superv. J. Peterson, Chairman Anderson called
for nominations 3 times. There being no further nominations, he declared the
nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. Nelson 13 votes, Superv. Boche
10 votes, Superv. J. Peterson 7 votes.
A second Ballot Vote resulted in Superv. Nelson 14 votes, Superv. Doche 16
votes. Superv. Boche was declared eleicted to the Finance Committee.
Superv. Solum nom-,nated J. Peterson, Superv. Sweitzer nominated Superv.
Blakeborough, Superv. Landry nominated Superv. Nelson. Chairman Anderson called
for nominations 3 times. There being no further nominations, he declured the
nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in ''uperv. J. Peterson-12 votes, Superv.
Blakeborough 4 votes, Superv. Nelson 14 votes.
A second Ballot resulted in Superv. Nelson 17 votes, Superv. J. Peterson 13
votes. Superv. Nelson declared elected to the Finance Committee.
Superv. Sias nominated Superv. Shay, Superv. Pierson nominated Superv.
J. Peterson. Chairman Anderson called for nomination 3 times. There being
no further nominations, he declared the nominations closed.
A Ballot Vote was taken resulting in Superv. J. Peterson 21 votes, Super. Shay
9 votes. Superv. J. Peterson declared elected to the Finance Committee.
Chairman Anderson announced that all other business 1would be set aside at this
time and go into a few of the Cepartmental Reports for the balance of the morning.
REVIE'' OF ALL COU11TY DEP,IIRTI'IENTAL
ANNUAL REPORTS
All Department reports had been submitted to the County Clerk's office and
compiled into Book Form by the County Clerk's office. The books were then
submitted to County Board members previous to the Session for reviewal and
study. The Department Heads were available for questions and discussion on their
individual reports.
Farmers Home Administration, Donald E. Brue,�, spoke briefly about the financing
of loans today and answered questions about his report that were presented to him.
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Human Services Coordinating Committee: Peter Stacy spoke briefly about the
activities of the Human Services Coordinating Committee. tlr. Stacy also gave a
brief report on the new Correctional Facility Center at flew Richmond and extended
an invitation to are open house there on 'Hednesday April 16th from 9:00 A. M. to
7:00 P.H.
�9otian by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to recess for lunch until 1:00 P.M.
Motion carried.
NOOIN RECESS
Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent.
Superv. Blakeborough stated that there was a delegation of county milk haulers
and representatives of industry in attendance at this afternoon session and
requested permission to introduce rir. Charles Dow the spokesman for the group.
Mr. Charles Dow, Glenwood City, a farmer and manager of a national Farmers
Organization milk route in northeastern St. Croix County reported that milk
haulers are being ticl°eted for having loads heavier than posted limits. He also
stated he knew patrolmen were doing their job, but it is a problem to get the
milk to market t,�Aithout being overweight. He said the County roads are a "Farm to
Market" systar:Y existed to get `arm products to market. He also intyrrduced Mr.
Joe Vashe, representing industry from Turtle Lake-Boyceville Creamery of A PI.
Mr. Vashe spoke in behalf of the farm--rs stating that the milk must come in from
the farms to industry on a daily basis.
Highway Commissioner Ralph Brown pointed out problems with weight restrictions
and that the Highway Committee had agreed to meet with the milk haulers on 'lay
21st.
District Attorney Lundell stated that State Statute does allow exemption of
vehicles carrying commodities necessary to promote public health, safety and
welfare. However, thA cc�!!')dities were not defined. He also felt that the
Highway Committee and Highway 'Comp.,iissioner should meet and see what could be
resolved.
Flotion by Superv. Shay, 2nd by Superv. 3lakeborough that the Highway Commissioner
Highway Committee, Cart. Roe, Traffic Offic;�, and the District Attorney meet today
with representatives of the silk haulers. Roll Call taken resulted in 30 yes.
Motion carried.
I"Ir. Dow thanked the Board members for allowing him to appear before the Board.
ANNUAL REPORTS -Conti neled
St. Croix County Health Center: Gary Johnson, Director spoke regarding the Health
Cent-,6r Ailnu& ReY,T. t and anst.;tired questions 1"hat were pres"anted to him. He also
passed a brochure on the St. Croix County Holsteins.
Superv. Best expressed concern regarding how the valuation is fiiu red on the
Farm. Chairman Anderson suggested that Superv. Best meet with the St. Croix County
Health Center Unified Board -Znd perhaps Mr. Best could give them expertise on
valuation and that the Unified Board and Superv. Best work out the valuation of
the Farm together.
Mrs. Doris Kuefler, Assistant Director of St. Croix Pealth Center and a Board
member of the 1,isconsin Indianhead Technical Instir:ute introduced ^1r. Douglas
Boland, Director of the UITI carpus in New Riche�ond. -
Mr. Boland spoke briefly on the programs of the Vocational School and explained
that they are looking for expending programs and planning for the future.
Mr. David Hildebrand, Finance Officer spoke on the financing of the programs.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. I/Wefler and both of the men for their appearance.
Chairman Anderson recognized Assemblyman Robert Harer in attendance and invited
him to address the Board if he desired.
1r. Harer thanked the Chairman for being able to appear before the Board. Mr.
Harer stated that the session is completed for this year, but they will go back
for a Veto Session. He also mentioned that there could be a Special Session
regarding credit cards in t4isconsin. He was open for any questions and discussion.
Chairman Anderson thanked him for his appearance.
Superv. Boche, Chairman of the General Services Committee explained the selection
of the County Service Officer. There had been 39 applicants and the Committee
screened through seven. Superv. Boche then went on to introduce the newly hired
Veteran Service Officer, lr. Eldon Bader, Roberts, Wisconsin.
Mr. Bader thanked the Committee for their vote of confidence in him and stated
that he would surely try to do the job to the best of his ability.
AANUAL REPORTS-(font'd):
Highway Department: Ralph Brown, Highway Commissioner. Superv. 3oche asked for
a report on the meeting that was held with the r,ii 1 k haulers. Mr. Brown stated
that the Highway Committee has po tponed Vleir meeting from ,Monday the 21st until
�Jednesday the 23rd at 1:30 P.1. The haulers were asked to think over their
problems and the Highway Committee will do the sane and see what they can resolve
at that meeting. During the interin period the portable scales will not be used.
A discussion continued with i'Ir. Brown and Capt.Roe regarding the mil;; haulers
Problems. T'1r. Brown was also available for questions -on his annual report and
concluded by inviting the County Board members to come out to the Hirhafay shops
and tour the Highway facilities.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Brown and Capt. Roe for their presentation.
West Cap: 4ir. Patrick Herriges, Executive Director, Glenwood City reported on the
services that are provided by !Jest Cap. He stated that !-,lest Cap Is a training and
employing program. In addition to the Annual report, he passed a report to Board
members on the Nest Cap Hission which established goals and strategies in
Education, Employability/Economic Development, Energy, Housing, Health, Research
and Development.
Chairman Anderson thanked nir. Herriges for his appearance.
Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service: Ralph J. Larson. Mr. Larson
was available to anstoer questions regarding his report and informed the Board
mer,ibers that this would be his last Annual Report as he plans to retire next year.
Chairman Anderson thanked 10T. Larson for his appearance.
Soil and Vla.ter Conservation District: Charles Christenson was available for
questions and 7n addition to his Annual Report pree;nted a booklet on Resource
Conservation Program St. Croix County Soil and ''ater Conservation District.Superv.
Rock thanked and complimented 11r. Christensen for their help in working on Sub
Division with County Plarring, Zoning and Parks Committee.
Chairman Anderson thanked ;Ir. Christenson for his appearance.
Agricf,.olture Extension: Gerald Bretl, Agriculture Agent was available for questions.
He also wasaai l abl e for questions for thi Extension Horne Eccnom i st ochry. Lestruds
report; 4-11 Club Agents Report, Beth Timm o.iid the Resource Development Agent,
J r1 s Jankes report.
Chairman Anderson thanked 11r. Bretl for Ms appearance.
Traffic Police: Capt. James Roe was available for questions. Capt. Roe also
informed !e-E and members that night Court is held every 2nd 'Nednesday of every
month on charges "-,hile driving un0er influence"
Chairman Anderson thanked Capt. Roe for his appearance.
(lotion by Superv. Landry, 2nd by Superv. Shay to recess at 5:15 P,111. until
11ednesday April 16 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
trlednesday - April 16th, 19301
9:00 A.M.
Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 2 absent.
Ail,`IUAL REPORTS (Cont'd):
Clerk of Courts: Questions were presented to the District Attorney Lundell
regarding the Public Defender system in the County in comparison to cost of
hiring Indigent Counsel. A discussion followed.
Sheriff: Sheriff Charles Grant was available for questions and answers. Several
questions were asked by different Supervisors on the Sheriffs report reqarding
the statistics of arrests, fraud, narcotic and drug violations ,liquor,.,disorderly
conduct and other violations.
Chairman Anderson thanked the Sheriff for his appearance.
Department of Social Services: Robert Sanden, Director of Social Services was
available for questions and answers. Mr. Sanden explained how Food Stamp and ADC
recipient elegibility is determined. fir. Sanden also entered into a report on the
Community Youth and Family Aids Program. He reminded the Board members that they
had authorized this Committee to employ a firm for �,;5,000.00 to establish a Plan.
The State had allocated $19,000.00 of which $5,000.00 is committed to pay the firm.
The balance of $14,000 will be allocated as follows: -�5,500.00 into the Foster
Care Program; $5,500.00 into Residential Treatment for severe mentally ill
children and $3,000.09 will utilized to look into some kind of valuation system
for the Juvenile Program.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Sanden for his appearance.
Superv. O'Keefe asked permission to introduce r,9r. Robert Penman of Hudson. Mr.
Penman, a full time Army Technician with the National Gurards wanted to inform
the County Board members that: 111i1lis Cramer, retiring St.. Croix County Veteran
Service Officer was to be commended for having done an outstanding job. He would
like to commemorate Willis Cramer for his service to the young men as well as the
older men during his term of office. 1r. Penman then proceeded to commend
Chairman 19orman Anderson for his years of service in the military service and
National Guards. He presented Mr. Anderson with two certificates of Service in
recognition of 23 years in f:he Ari;led Forces. One certificate was signed by the
Governor of Wisconsin and the other Certificate was signed by the Major General
U.S.A. Chief, relational Gurad Bureau. 1,1r. Anderson was also presented with a
wooden placque in the shape of the State of Hisconsin with a monument of a bronze
minute man. This also was in appreciation for 28 years of dedicated military
service.
County Board members applauded in honor of ,fir. Anderson's certificates of
recognition.
Chairman Anderson thanked Ppr. Penman and all Board members. Mr. Penman thanked
the Board members for allowing him this tine.
ANNUAL REPORTS ( Cant' d) :
Civil Defense and Zoning: Harold Barber, Civil Defense Director and Zoning
Administrator was available for questions and answers. f1r. Barber also explained
the new dwelling code for 1 and 2 dwelling homes which will go into effect June
1, 1980.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Barber for his appearance.
Motion by Superv. O'Connell, 2nd by Superv. Slakeborough to recess for noon
lunch. Motion carried.
NOON RECESS
Board called to reconvene by Chairman.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 2 abaent.
Annual Reports (cunt'd):
Library Board:_ Mrs. Jean Hansen was available for questions and answers. Mrs.
Faansenn also stated that Library cards from Local Libraries are now good in any
Library, with no questions asked in almost 2l3rds of the State from LaCrosse area,
Brown County, Door County and across all of Northern Wisconsin. She also reported
that the Library does have to be out of their present Building by December 31st.
A discussion was held regarding the bidding procedure.
Chairman Anderson thanked firs. Hansen for her appearance.
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Central Communication Center: LuVerne Burke was available for questions and :
answers. Mr. Burke reported about the system and how it works. He gave examples
of emergency calls that had gone through the Center from 11:00 A.'N. until 12:30,
about 11-2 hours for St. Croix County, He reported on approximately 20 calls in that
hour and a half, gave i;fne the call is logged in, time car or officer,fire
dept. etc is notified, gave time Officer, fire department or ambulance etc, is
clear from the call. These examples portrayed how fast the service is given to
St. Croix County. A discussion was also held regarding the Public Protection
Committee and the User Board, a Sub Committee of the Public Protection Committee.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Burke for his appearance.
Chairman Anderson recognized former Highway Commissioner Julian Noen and his
grandson in attendance.
The Annual Reports were set aside at this time to allow Mr. Gerald Bretl,
County Agent and Hri Rudy Erickson, a new member of the Fair Board, to make
a presentation for a proposal to construct a Beef Animal Barn. Chairman Anderson
turned the chair over to Vice Chairman Meinke. Mr. Bretl presented a slide display
of the layout of the buildings on the Fair Grounds which also indicated the
location for the proposed Beef Animal Barn. Mr. Erickson stated that
architectural plans have been done for a 48 foot wide by 96 foot long building
with 31z foot stalls per animal at a cost of $20,000.00.
Motion by Superv. Shay, 2nd by Superv. Sias that the rules be suspended for a
2/3 show of hands and the Resolution to construct the building with 3 options
attached be placed on the floor. Motion carried.
Resolution read by Clerk pertains to transfer funds from the General Fund to
the Fair Association Fund for construction of the building. Motion by Superv.
Anderson, 2nd by Superv. Brown for a 2/3rds show of hands to place the resolution
on the floor for action. Motion carried.
Mr. Bretl explainded the 3 options with which the building could be financed.
(lotion by Superv. Heiting to amend the Resolution and take the # 2 option. No
second to 'Motion.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe to amend the Resolution to take the # 3 option and
in the last paragraph of Resolution use the word "borrowing" instead of transfer.
2nd by Superv. Nelson. Moti--)i defeated. 411ot on by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by
Superv. Sias to table the Resolution. Motion carried.
[Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to authorize the Fair Assoc.
Board to continue their plans for the construction of the New Beef Barn Building.
Notion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Sias to amend the motion to have the
understanding that the Fair Board Association should repay the County as
determined by the Finance, Budget, Building and Bonds Committee. "-lotion carried
on the Amendment.
Motion by Superv. Sias carried as amended.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Shay to accept all Annual Reports as
presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEIIENTS
Chairman Anderson announced that Superv. Heiting has been selected to represent
Congressman Baldus's Office and be a participant in the 1980 Senior Citizen
Internship Program in Washington, D. C., May 5th thru flay 16th, 1980. Superv.
Heiting spoke briefly regarding the appointment.
2nd READING and EMERGENCY RESOLUTIOiIS
RESOLUTION # 22(80): Pertains to use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for lowering
the 1980 ax Levy. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Heiting to adopt
Motian carried.
RESOLUTION # 23(80): Pertains to recommending $1,000.00 1980 adjustment for
Elected Of icials. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Slakeborough to adopt.
Roll Call resulted in 28 Yes 1 No . Motion carried and Reso. # 23 adopted.
Co. Clerk Stohlberq and District Attorney Lundell expressed gratitude to the
Board Members on behalf of Elected Officials for their consideration.
"Motion by Superv, Sias to nominate Eldon Bader as County Veteran Service Officer.
fiIotion by Superv. Day, 2nd by Superv. Boche for the Clerk to cast a unanimous
Ballot for Fader. Bader declared elected.
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RESOLUTION # 24 (00): Pertains to electing the new St. Croix County Veterans'
Service Officer effective April 21, 1980 for a term continuing until the First
Monday in January of the second year subsequent to the year of his election at a
beginning salary of $16,000.00 per year. Motion by Superv. b'oche, 2nd by Superv.
Day to adopt. Plotion carried and Reso. # 24 adopted.
RESOM, ION # 25(80): Pertains to opposing routine Service cost limits for Medicare
Lim is & Medicaid Reimbursements. Notion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. Roche
to adopt. Motion carried and Reso. # 25 adopted.
RESOLUTION # 26(80)• Pertains to forgiving Illegal Taxes charged back to Town of
Stanton in Nov. 1979. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Shay to adopt.
Roll Call resulted in 29 Yes 0 No. Motion carried and Reso. # 26 adopted.
MILEAGE & PER DIEM
First Quarter 1930 Claims for Unified Board totaling $941.11 read by Clerk.
Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. t4iilink to accept the report. Motion carried.
First Quarter 1980 Claims for Highway Committee totaling $1,331.93 read by
Clerk. notion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Handlos to accept the report.
[lotion carried.
First Quarter 1980 Claims for County Board Committee work totaling $6,886.96
read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. R. Peterson, 2nd by Superv. Day to accept.
the report. Motion carried.
Mileage and Per Diem for the 2 day Session totaling $2,768.00 read by the Clerk.
Motion by Superv. Handlos, 2nd by Superv. Kelly to accept the report.
Motion carried.
Notion by Superv. Heiting, 2nd by Superv. R. Peterson to adhere to this year's
County Board scheduled meetings. Motion carried.
A letter from Superv. Thompson to tfhe U.S.D.A. R.C.A. (Response Analysis Center)
regarding Soil and dater Conservation Dig;,c.rict was read by Superv. Pierson.
Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. bull that the letter he placed on File.
Motion carried.
1st READING RESOLUTION:
Resolutions read by Clerk as follows:
1. Pertains to deferrment of funds to reduce the 1981 Tax Levy. Chairman
Anderson referred to Finance Comi-,iittee.
2. Pertains to adopting Salary Schedule for County Elected Officials for 1981-
1982 Term. Chairman Anderson referred to Finance Committee.
3. Pertains to raising room and board for prisoners of St. Croix County Jail to
$20.00 per day per prisoner. Chairman Anderson referred to Finance Committee.
4. Pertains to tentative Highway Construction Programs on Co. Trk Highways
within St. Croix County for year 1982. Held for next Session.
Superv. J. Peterson questioned if any progress has been made on the Solid Haste
Problem in the County. Superv. Rock stated that a grant has been received and that
the County Planning Committee is working on that.
Chairman Anderson instructed Superv. Rock to bring a report on the Solid Haste
Program at the next Session.
[lotion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adjourn at 4:30 P.M.
Plotion carried.
Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by
Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohlberg
St. Croix County Clerk