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ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 1982
Courthouse - Hudson
Complied by: Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
INVOCATION: Reverend Merlin Bradley, First Baptist Church, Hudson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL a
CONSIDERATION'OF MINUTES OR PREVIOUS SESSION:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reading of Rules 19 & 21
Notice of meeting - published as prescribed by law in the media of County.
Welcome to all Guests and Press
Date of next session - April 20, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. n-
Any appointments
�ny other announcements y C
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OLD BUSINESS:
1. Resolution for immediate action: Increase in deliquent Real Estate Tax Interest Rates.m�
2. Emergency action on any labor contracts ready for consideration. r- - A 14
3. Resolution for immediate action re: Re-election of County Veterans Service Officer.,'-1
4. Petitioning for advance of State trunk highway construction allotments.
5. Ordinances for action:
Ordinances recommending approval for rezonement to commertIal from agricultural -
residential (Somerset Township)
1. Robert & Nancy Dewall
2. Kenneth Klocek
3. Brian Rivard
6. Resolution for immediate action re: Quit Claim Deed to City of Hudson-CTH "Tiu." �
7. Resolution for action re: Social Services Board requesting support for full
implementation of Community Aids Formula \(5
8. Resolution for action: Designating Hudson Star -Observer as the Official St. Croix
County Newspaper for a 2 year term. \\
9. Personnel Matters
Any other old business
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Glen Hills Park user fee report by Joseph Grant, Park Manager VA
2. County Farm report by Richard Dauck, Farm Manager
3. New nursing home report - CAM by Virgil Florhaug 1 36' 1�
4. 1897 Nursing Home - CAM (save or destroy --cost analysis of project)-'
5. Human Services report on Willow River Care Facility Appeal Process r
6. Farmland Preservation Applications
7. Committee reports
8. Cor'respondence
9. Quarterly mileage -per diem report for October, November, December 1981
10. Monthly mileage -per diem report for January & February 1982 rf
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 COWTY BOARD OF SARVISUkS
Regular Session
Nesd.ay March g, 1� 82
9:00 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Due to the absence of Reverend Merlin Bradley, First Baptist Church, Hudson, a
moment of silent prayer was held by ail.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 29 present. 2 absent.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to accept the minutes of the
previous session as mailed to each County Board member. Motion carried.
ANI iOUNCEMEMTS
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. '=then 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 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,"
The notice of this meeting has been published in the media of the County as
prescribed by law.
The Chairman welcomed all guests and members of the press in attendance. The
date of the next session will be April 20th at 9:00 A.M.
Superv. Brown asked the Chairman if the Human Services report on Willow River
Care Facility appeal process could by heard at this time. Chairman Anderson with
no opposition from the floor acknowledged and recognized Superv. O`Keefe, County
Board representative on the Human Services Committee.
Superv. O'Keefe called upon Mary Farmer-Kubler, Chairperson of the Human Services
Committee to speak on behalf of the Committee. Ms. Kubler announced that the
Human Services Committee had met on Januarj 22nd at the St. Croix Health Center -
in New Richmond regarding concerns for the proposed and already approved expansion
of the Willow River Care facility. The facility is located in Burkhardt and
provides services for chronically and c,-i 3ically dependant individuals. The
citizens were concerned because the facility has already received permission from
the State for expansion. ils. Kubler stated, however, that the actual expansion
would only allow the facility to continue to keep the same number of individuals
as they already have. Basically the citizens group felt that the procedures were
not followed so the citizens were no-*.,- made aware of the 'Willow Park's request to
expand their facility. The citizens viere looking for the County support for their
request to the State to review the Certificate of Need. The St. Croix County
Human Services Coordinating Committee did make a recommendation to the County Board
to support the Burkhardt Citizens group's appeal of the Certificate of Need if
proper procedures were not met.
Superv. Brown then called upon Getty Kangas, spokesperson for the Burkhardt
Citizens Group. 'is. Kangas expressed the concerns of the Burkhardt citizens and
Pxpressed their desire that the County Board would make a committment to help
support the residents of Burkhardt.
After considerable discussion, Chairman Anderson suggested that the Planning
Committee discuss the Zoning portion with the District Attorney. Superv.Heiting
stated that both sides will be heard at the March l5th meeting of the St. Croix
County Health Forum and the Forum will also make a recommendation and a Public
Hearing will be held in April.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. J.Peterson to accept the Human Services
Committee report. motion carried.
Oi..O P,ISIiIESS
EMERGEnCY APdD SEGO W READING RESOLUTIONS
Superv. Shay, Chairman of the Personnel Committee reported that all 5 Labor
Negotiation Units have ratified their contracts with St. Croix County for 1982 and
1983 contract years.
After considerable discussion, action was taken on the following Contracts:
RESOLUTIO'd. # 1(82): Authorizing Highway Department Contract Agreement. Motion by
Superv. O T ;nnell,Znd by Superv. O'Keefe to adopt Resolution #1(82). "lotion
carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTIONI #2 82 : Authorizing . ;s, Center Contact Agreement. Motion by Superv.
Rock, �2n by Superv. J.Peterson to ajipt Resolution #2(82). Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #3(82): Authcrizir� `-nw F v.`orcement Contract Anreement. Motion by
Superv, Dorsey, End by Superv. iialtdio- to adopt Resolution '#3(82). Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #4 82 : Authorizing Sociot cervices Contract Agreement. Motion by
Superv: R. eterson, End by Superv. O'Connell to adopt Resoiutio#4(82) tiott
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #5(82)• Authorizing Courthouse Contract Agreement: Motion by
Superv. `its nd by Superv. Willink to adopt Resolution #5(82). Motion
carried unanimously.
Following the adoption of the Contracts the Chairman and Superv. O'Keefe
complimented and congratulated everyone that participated in the negotiations,
Superv. Boche asked for an explanation on the conflict of interest and nepotism
problem. Superv. Shay stated that the County has never had a policy for hiring+
of close relatives. The Committee felt that action had to be taken to avoid'
nepotism. Fie also stated that the► people who have been hired will 'be grandfathered
in.
Superv. Boche suggested that the policy be amended to include County Board of
Supervisors also.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. J.Peterson to conclude the debate. t4dtion
carried.
District Attorney Lundell to report on Conflict of Interest at the next session.
RESOLUTION #6(82)• Recommending Increase in Delinquent Real Estate Tax Interest
Rate. 'anon by Superv. Boche, End by Superv. Landry to adopt. Motion carried.
NRLI BUSINE S
Glen Hills Park User Fee Report by Joseph Grant, Park Manager.Mr. Grant had
distributed financial statistical reporas to eaci: County Board member. The table
reflected user fees from year 1974 thru year 1982 for annual and daily rates per
vehicle, rates for primitive site, electri�;al site per night, wood per bundle,"
group area per group and canoes per hour plus camping analysis. The total
revenues per year and the percentage of residents and non residents using the
camp grounds.
A discussion was -held whether it would be feasable to raise rates for non-
residents. No action was taken. Superv. Kelly did feel that a telephone should
be installed on tF grounds in case of an emergency. Superv. Rock stated that the
Planning and Zoni?,g Committee will place the matter of the telephone on their,
agenda and will come in with thei-r recomnendatation.
Motion by Superv. Rock, End by Superv. Heiting to accept the report and
,complimented, Joe. G,ant for his report. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS CONTINUED -RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION #7(32): RE-ELECTION OF COUNTY VETERA14 SERVICE OFFICER. Pertains to
re-electIng Eldon A, Bader as.County Veteran Service Officer as of January 4, 1982.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Brown to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #8(82): Petitioning For Advance of STH Construction Allotments. Pertains
to improvement of State Trunk Highway 128 between STH 29 and I94: motion by
Superv. R.Peterson, 2nd by Superv. Shay to adopt. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
Three Ordinances were presented for adoption. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by
Superv. Shay to adopt all three Ordinances as follows: Motion carried.;
ORDINANCE #50 82 t Pertains to recommending approval for rezonement'to Commercial
from ggr cu ura Residential petitioned by Robert and Nancy Dewa1,1, Towh of
Somerset.
ORDINANCE #51(82): Pertains to recommending approval for rexonement to Commercial
from gr cu ura - esidential petitioned by Kenneth Klocek, Town of Somerset.
ORDINANCE #52 82L Pertains to recommending approval for rexonement to Commercial
rod m �`cu tur_a7_�-Residential petitioned by Brian Rivard, Town of Somerset.
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RESOLUTION ##9(82): Quit Claim De^d. Pertains to St. Croix County and Highway
Department uit C aiiiiing its r.�e in the Hiohway right-of-way of County
Trunk "UU" from 13th Street in the sy of Hudson to Heb"t line of the Jacobson
Property. Motion kv Superv. Hop, 2 by Superv. Heiting to adopt. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTIONT_#10(82) Pertains tf�l-the Social Sery -es Board rec1uestin9 support
for fuel implementation of the cmmuniiy Aids Formula. Motion by Superv.R.
Peterson, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell -Go adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #11(82): Pertains to designating the Hudson Star Observer as the
official St. Croix County Newspaper for ':he period April 1, 1982 thru March'31,
1984. Notion by Superv. DeWitt, 2nd by Superv.Holmes to adopt. 'lotion carried.
Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Swanson to recess for lunch. Motion
carried.
N0011 RECESS
Board called to reconvene at 1:10 P.!-3.
Roll Call by Clerk. 28 present. j absent,
interviews.
COUNTY FARM REPORT:
Superv. Dorsey excused for Personnel
Due to the illness,of Richard Jauck, Farm Manager, he was unable to appear at
this session and give his report.
Informational County Farm Comparative Analysis figures were placed on the County
Board members desks by Superv. Nelson and a St. Croix County Farm 1982 Proposed
Budget Expenditures figures were also on the Supervisors desks from the County
Farm.
Cary Johnson, Health Center Director spoke brie'fiy on the financial status.After
discussion, Chairman Anderson suggested to postpone the County Farm Report until
the April session when the Farm Manager will be available.
NEW NURSING HOME REPORT:
chairman Anderson called upon Superv. Nelson. Superv. Nelson called upon
Mr. Virgil Florhaug, President of the Construction Analysis and Management, Inc.
to bring them up to date on the progress of the new construction of the "nursing
Home and the cost analysis of whether to save or destroy the 1897 Nursing Home
Building.
Mr. Florhaug reported on the new Nursing Home progress first. He stated that the
next latest budget update would be presented to the Farm and Home Committees
tomorrow morninC. These Budget updates are presented monthly. Basically as far
as dollars on thi: new Nursing Home they are about 7% underneath the budgeted
dollars on the Nursing Home, roughly $200,000.00. lie further reported that the
exterior of the building has not gone as fast this year due to the strong wind
chills. They are in the process of rescheduling the project and are about 2
months behind schedule on the exterior. The interior of the building is ahead
of schedule.
Superv. Solum questioned the estimated completion date and he responded that
the estimated completion date had been Septdmber 1, 1982 but would more likely be
around the middle of October.
Superv. O'Keefe questioned who would have the authority of spending the
$200,000.00. After discussion, motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Rock that
the Special Building Committees be given authority to approve change orders and
adjustments as brought to their attention by the construction Manager, Virgil
Florhaug.
;lotion by Superv. R.Petdrson, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to amend the original motion
to allow the Committees to spend up to $100,000.00 of the $200,000.00 without
coming back to the County Board. Roll Call called for resulted in 25 yes, 3 no.
Motion on the amendment carried.
Motion carried on the original motion as amended.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Handlos to postpone the CAI Report to
destroy or renovate the old building until the new County Board is in session. By
a show of hands, vote resulted in 17 no 8 yes. Motion defeated.
Mr. Florhaug then reported on a estimated cost figure
building and a estimated cost figure of renovating the
Superv. Neiting, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to recommend to
that they do nothing with the old building or spend any
Motion carried.
of destroying the old
old building. Motion by
the new County Board
money on the old building.
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Chairman Anderson recognized that a former County Board member, R.J. Luckwal`dt
was in attendance.
NJ' F. t1:. a;AD :)FR DIEM
Mileage and Per Diem Committee reports read by the Clerk for 4th quarter 1981.
Unified Board ------- $ 2,481.80
County Highway ------ $ 1,447.61
County Board- $11,821.18
Motion by Superv. Handlos, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to accept the reports.
Motion carried.
Mileage and Per Diem County Board monthly expense report, read by the Clerk.
January--1982----- $2,487.99
February-1982----- $2,593.08
Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. R.Peterson to accept the reports. 11otion
carried.
FARM LAND PRESERVATIO'il APPLICATION.
Superv. Pierson presented 1 application to be referred to the State. Glenn and
Shirley A. Peterson, Somerset Township. Potion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv.
Day that the County Board recommend referring this application to the State of
'Wisconsin Agriculture Department. 'Motion carried.
Superv. Pierson gave a brief report regarding the Farmland Preservation Program.
Superv. Heiting briefly explained an Aging Network 1982 Allocation Report that
had been placed on the Supervisors desks.
Superv. O'Connell expressed good wishes to the retiring County Board members
and Chairman Anderson called upon each of them to speak to the Board.
Superv. Thompson stated he had served on the County Board of Supervisors for
34 or 35 years and had seen many changes in that period of time and had served on
the Agriculture and Soil and Water Conservation District Committees most of his
years. He expressed appreciation of having worked with all the County Board
members.
Superv. Pierson stated he had served on the County Board of Supervisors for 17
years and has seen Zoning and Unified Board come into the County. He also was
active in the Farmland Preservation Program and is now serving on the State Board
until July 1, 1935. He thanked the Board members for the support he has had
from all County Board members.
Superv. Rock seated that he is completing 14 years on the County Board. He has
enjoyed it very much and felt that the County Board has worked for the good of the
entire County. He also thanked all the members for their cooperation.
Superv. Holmes stated that he was happy that he could serve on the County Board
for 10 years and he enjoyed it very much. He thanked all members for their
cooperation.
Superv. O'Keefe stated he was a junior member when he came on the Board in 1974.
He enjoyed the opportunity of serving on the Board and being able to be heard.
He thanked all members for their cooperation.
After the above Supervisors completed their statements an applause by clap of
hands was given by all in attendance.
RESOLUTIONS
FIRST READING RESOLUTIONS AS FOLLONS:
1. Printing and publication of County Board Proceedings.Referred to Finance
Committee.
2. Updating Indirect Cost Allocation Plan. Referred to Finance Committee.
3. School District Cost controls. Held for next session.
4. County Tax Levy Limits. Held for next session.
5. Creating new Farm Committee. Referred to Unified Board.
6. Raising cost of prisoners meals to $1.40 per meal. Referred to Finance -Committee
7. Amending Resolution #40(76) with respect to representatives on St. Croix
County Human Services Coordinating Committee. Referred to General Services
Committee.
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8. Supporting Senate Bill 766. Held for next session.
9. Supporting Senate Gill 767. Held for next session.
Potion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adjourn at 4:40 P.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 April
20th, 1982 at 9:00 A.M.