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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 8-11-1981AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 1981 Compiled by: Norman E. Anderson, Chairman CALL TO ORDER: Chairman INVOCATION: i j6 b PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Td 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 media of County. 3. Welcome to all Guests and Press 4. Date of next session - September 8, 1981 at 9:00 a.m. 5. Appointments 6. Announcements OLD BUSINESS: 1. Resolution for immediate action - Resolution merging St. Croix County Sheriff's Department and County Highway Patrol. (Merger Study Committee) 2. Airstrip Report: 3. Re -Apportionment Report: 4. Report on labor negotiations: 5. Ordinance for action Town of Hudson, An Ordinance to Amend Town Zoning Ordinance Relating to Land Usage. NEW BUSINESS: ,% 1. Report on tower damage in Hammond: Stephen T'Kach, Emergency Communications Chief 2. Personnel matters 3. Committee Reports 4. Farmland Preservation Applications ✓ 5. Correspondence 6. Mileage & Per Diem for August Session 7. Per Diem for Committee work - April, May, June 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 Session Tuesday August 11, 1931 g00A.r11. Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Doug Vick, First Baptist Church, '!Joodville Pledge of Allegiance to the Flan by all present. Roll Call by Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent due to retirement of Lawrence Blakeborough. Appointment of a Supervisor to take the seat of Supervisor Blakeborough :ails be done this Aft.. and then there will be 31 present. Notion by Superv. Heiting, 2nd by Superv. Hop to accept the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each County Board member. (lotion carried. Chairman Anderson read Rules 19 and 21 as follovis:"Ilhenever 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. 14hen 2 members rise to speak at the same time the Chair shall name the member who is to speak first." Rule 21: "Any person not a member of the County Board desiring to address the County 3oard 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." The Chairman also announced that the notice of this meeting has been published as prescribed by law in the media of the County. He then proceeded to welcome all guests and members of the press in attendance. The date of the next session is scheduled for September 8, 1931 at 9:00 A.M., however the day preceeding the 8th is the Labor Day Holiday, so a motion was made by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to change the date of the next session to September 15, 1981 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Letter to Mr. Carlton DeNitt, Glenwood City advising him of his being appointed to the County Board of Supervisors to fulfill the unexpired term of Superv. Lawrence Blakeborough read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Sweitzer to accept the appointment. "lotion carried. The Honorable Judge John Bartholmelfj then proceeded with the sloearing in ceremony. Superv. Dellitt was then an official Board member making the number of Supervisors present as 31. Chairman Anderson then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Superv. DeMitt to bring back to 'Mr. Lawrence Blakeborough for his serving as a County Board member. The County Clerk read the names of three persons to be appointed to the Council on Aging Committee for a 3 year term to 1984 as follows: Catherine Ring, Hammond, !1isc; Ben !,1cDiarmid, Hudson, 14isc and Lawrence Bos, New Richmond, 'Disc. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to accept the appointments. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMUNTS: Superv. Boche announced that the Reapportionment Committee would meet 15 minutes before the reconvening time of the afternoon session. OLD BUSINESS Resolution for Emergency action pertaining+ to Merging St. Croix County Sheriff's Department and County [-highway Patrol read by the Clerk. Notion by Superv. Pierson, god by Superv. Shay to adopt the Resolution. It was explained that the Merger Study Committee consisted of 1 member from Finance Committee, Superv.J.Peterson' 1 member from Personnel Committee,Superv. Shay; 1 member from Highway Committee, Superv. O'Keefe; 1 member from Law Enforcement Committee, Superv.Lonre and 1 outside County Board member, Superv. Pierson. Superv. Pierson had been chosen by the Committee to be the Chairman of the Committee. Superv. Pierson stated that the Pierger Study Committee has completed their duty on the study and presenting the Resolution for action by the County Board. The question of Civil Service was presented to the District Attorney. District Attorney Lundell explained that if the County Board chose to merger they have 2 choices on Civil Service and they must go the Civil Service System. County Civil Service or State Civil Service or they could combine the best part of the two Civil Service Systems and make a "Hybred Civil Service System". The County Hoard vfoul d have to make a choice of what Civil Service System, they would want. - 2 County Civil Service basically consists of a Grievance Committee of the County Board appointed by the County Board Chairman. State Civil Service Commission is originally appointed by the County Board Chairman consisting of 5 neutral members. These members have a 5 year term and must be paid at least �200.00 per year and the County Board .would hire the successor as their term expires. After much discussion Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Solum moved for the question. [lotion defeated. Superv. O'Keefe then proceeded to submit his minority report. Superv.O'Keefe, (as a result of a telephone call from Ben George) requested permission to have Ben George, Chairman of the Torun of St. Joseph to speak. Superv. Brown acknowledged the request and called upon Ben George. Mr. George spoke briefly and stated that with the heavy traffic that sloes through St. Joe Township, he hoped that if they voted in favor of the Merger, that the traffic control would not be cut down. Superv. Best questioned the meaning of the viord merger and what ;procedure would be followed in a merger. He felt procedure was a vital hart of merger. District Attorney Lundell stated that this Resolution was being acted upon as an Emergency because of forth coming Labor Negotiations. If they accept this Resolution a Procedure Outline (by an Ordinance) should be sent in to the County Board no later then the middle of September. If the County Board of Supervisors does not approve of the [Merger Procedures at that time then vote it down and make a motion to reconsider the vote to !merger. Mote the reconsideration motion down and all is defeated. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 16 no, 14 yes. Motion and Resolution defeated. AIR STRIP REPORT: Superv. Pierson, Chairman of Zoning. ,Adjustment Board reported on the Air Strip Policy .l1r Pierson stated that their Board had held a Public !-fearing on "lay 5th. Then on , 7th the Zoning Adjustment Board held a meeting to adopt a new��s�et of Policies that was acceptable to some and not acceptable to others, and on 9 14th they met to reconsider the Guidelines and changed a few of the policies and it seems these are acceptable. Superv. Pierson stated that they hoped they could lay the matter to rest. RE -APPORTIONMENT REPORT Superv. Boche, Chairman of General Services stated that to this date they have not received the Municipality Plans. These all should be coming in shortly and the Public Hearing will be properly published. A letter from the City of Hudson, Clerk --Treasurer stating that the City Council voted to recommend to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors to adopt the Supervisory district plans as originally submitted by Professor John 'lartin read by the Clerk. PERSONNEL REPORT: Superv. Shay, Chairman of Personnel Committee stated that they have not heard anything from the Arbitrator regarding the settling of the Deparment of Social Services contract. He also reported that Mr. Tom Koop, Labor Negotiator, has-been rehired for another year. Superv. Shay announced that Mike Lyman, Personnel Director has resigned from his position effective August 19, 1981. The Personnel Committee is working on a replacement. The County Board of Supervisors gave ?r. Lyman a clap of hand ovation in appreciation of his work with St. Croix County. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. R.Peterson that a letter of commendation be sent to 1,1r. Lyman. [Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 26(81):Pertaining to acceptance of the Ordinance to amend the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance relating to land usage read by the Clerk. I'lotion by Superv. Holmes, 2nd by Superv. Brovin to adopt. Superv. Holmes called upon Bernard Kinney, Chairman of the Totrn of Hudson. Mr. Kinney stated that there were no major changes in this amendment. It only consists of word changes. Motion carried and Resolution #26(01) adopted. !fE'e BUSINESS Steve Mach, Emergency Communications Chief gave a brief report regarding the tower damage in Hammond resulting from a severe storm on June 14th, 1981. He spoke on the replacement of the tower costs and insurance coverage. -3- Chairman Anderson commended tor. Mach for his efficient and outstanding performance during the emergency. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Landry to recess to 1:15 P,n. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene at 1:15 P.M. Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent. Under Personnel matters, Superv. O'Keefe stated that the Highway Committee will study and see how the Highway Department can assist the Sheriff and he hoped that the Sheriffs department will do the same. Another discussion was held and Superv. Lowe stated he felt the Merger Study Committee has completed their job. They were put on a Committee to study a Merger and not to implement procedure. COMMITTEE REPORTS: E. P. Rock, Chairman of the Finance, Budget, Building and Bonds Committee stated that on August 27th at the Department .Head fteeting it will be discussed regarding hiring new employees. A letter from the 11isconsin Department of Revenue regarding State Shared Revs read by the Clerk. William Thompson, Chairman of 11isconsin University Extension, Education, Agriculture, Soil and 1later Conservation Supervisors stated that the County Fair went pretty well and that he is also a member of the Upper Willow Rehabitation District. They held their annual meeting on July 16th. He continued to report that the dams in Glenwood are still in study and that preliminary reports should be out in October. Superv. Heinke, Chairman of the Highway Committee stated that the High�,lay Budget is getting tight. They have had 3 or 4 men retire and have not replaced them as yet. Discussion was held on Highway costs for road work. Superv. 4einke stated that there will be an auction for sale of equipment held at the Highway Department in Hammond on August 21st. ldeighboring Counties and municipalities will be bringing in some of their equipment to be auctioned also. Superv. R.Peterson, Chairman of the Social Services Committee stated that they will be making a report next month regarding the Youth Aids Program. He confirmed the report that the Social Services Contract has not been settled yet. Superv. Nelson, Chairman of Unified Board Committee stated that on August 12th at 9:00 A. �1. the Bide for the construction of the new Health Center Building will be recommended to a Committee for Phase A. Superv. Hop, Special Building Committee advisor stated that the Bids 1,A,ill not be let until the 26th of August on the entire package. Superv. Boche, Chairman of the General Services Committee announced that he understood that the Equalization Committee will meet August 27th at 9:00 A.M. Referring back to the Merger Study, Superv. Wiest stated that he felt the "ieraer Study Committee should come back with a resolution attaching Procedure Policies with it. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Kelly to reconsider the Resolution regarding the Merger of the Sheriff's Department and the Highway Traffic Department. Following discussion, a Roll Call vote was called for. Roll Call by the Clerk resulted in 15 yes, 15 no. A Proxy Vote had been left by Superv. Shay with the Clerk to be used if the motion was made in the P.1,1. session to reconsider the Resolution. District Attorney Lundell stated that according to the Roberts Rules of Order, "If in the County Rules and By Laws it provided for Proxy Vote" then the County Board could alloetr it. But the County Pules does not provide for Proxy Vote. District Attorney Lundell stated that in his opinion the Proxy Vote could not be made. 111,otion fails and Resolution defeated. Vice -Chairman 11einke took over the chair duty due to the absence of Chairman Anderson. Superv. O'Connell, Chairman of the Health Committee announced that Dr.C.A. Olson, member of the Health Committee was a patient in the hospital in Rochester,Plinnesota for a triple by pass surgery. He further stated that Dr. Olson had attended their last Health Committee meeting and that he had a letter from the Governor regarding State Sanitariums and the consensus of the letter was that in 2 years this Wealth Program will be a County responsibility. -4- Superv. O'Keefe stated that the Human Services Coordinating Committee met on August loth and Mr. Heiting presented a Health Systems Agency representative who suggested that they study the health services in the County and present a plan for more efficiency etc. Superv. Heiting, for nest Cap reported that the fund for the past grant will run out in October. They are being funded for another year but will have tremendous cuts. Superv. Roche announced that the Re -Apportionment Committee will hold a meeting open to the Public on September 1st at the Court House at 7:30 P.'I. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Brown that the following Farm Land Preservation Applications be referred to the Soil and !,later Conservation District. Motion carried. (List to be inserted) MILEAGE & PER DIEM The Mileage and Per Diem for the 1 day Session totaling $1,434.40 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Kelly, 2nd by Superv. Sias to accept the report. Motion carried. Second Quarter Viileage & Per Diem for Unified Board Committee meetings totaling $2,426.80; County Highway Committee meetings totaling $2,298.43 and County Board Committee meetings totaling $10,206.44 read by the Clerk. 'lotion by Superv.Sias, 2nd by Superv. R.Peterson to accept the report. Motion carried. 1ST READING RESOLUTIOWS AND ORDINANCE: The following resolutions and ordinance read by the Clerk for lst reading. 1. Resolution pertains to reducing the size of the St. Croix County Unified Board. Referred to General Services Committee. 2. Resolution pertains to reducing Committee meetings to half day meetings. Referred to General Services Committee. 3. 'NIORTHLESS CHECK ORDINXICE. Held for next session. Correspondence read by the Clerk as follows. Card of thanks from Mane Rusch, Letter from Department of Natural Resources re:approval of St. Croix County Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance; Notice from Wisconsin County Board Association regarding Solid Waste Seminar August 28, 1931 at Steven's Point- !4isconsin Holiday Inn. All correspondence placed on file. Superv. Nelson questioned whether any thought had been given to have a St. Croix County Recreation Tax. Vice Chairman Heinke referred this question to the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Brown to adjourn at 3:45 P.M. I'lotion carried. Worma.n E. Anderson Chairman, County Board Respectfully submitted by F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk The next meeting of the St. Croix County Board will September 15th, 1931 at 9:00 A.M.