HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 6-8-1982ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8, 1982
Courthouse - Hudson
Complied by: Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
INVOCATION: Father Robert O'Connell, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hudson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL: Clerk
Consideration of minutes of previous session:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Reading of Rules 19 & 21
Notice of meeting -published as prescribed by law in the media of the County.
Welcome to all Guests and Press
Date of next session - August J$, 1982 at 9:00 a.m.
Any appointments
Final appointment of Finance Director
Any announcements
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Possible reconsideration of salary for elected officials
Emergency resolution - Delegating joint responsibility for management of
County's investment funds to County Treasurer
��- 3v Emergency resolution - Transfer from General Funds to Computer Study Account
4 Emergency resolution regarding Emergency Medical Services Plan (Mary Flynn)
5_ Second reading resolution re- Plan for Town Road Name Revisions
-� Second reading resolution re: Land Conservation Committee
7. Second reading resolution re: Community Options Program
Second reading resolution re: Tranfer of Funds for Highway Purposes
Emergency ordinance - prohibiting sale or use of fireworks in St. Croix County
T1`61 Ordinance: Consideration of re -zoning request of Wm. & Mary Derrick
NEW BUSINESS:
Assignment of Old Nursing Home Building at Health Center to committee for review.Farmland Preservation Applications
Committee reports
Correspondence
Mileage/per diem report for May
Personnel matters
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
June Sth, 1982
7:00 P.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Father Robert O'Connell, St. Patricks Catholic Church, Hudson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Roll Call by Clerk Stohlberg. 30 present. 1 absent.
Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Timmerman 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. ftY n 2 members
rise to speak at the same time the Chair shall name the member who is to speak
i l rst." Rule 21: "Any person not a member of the Coo.=ytty Board desiring to ,address
i.he County Board on any subject shall first obtain, pernilssion from his or her
Si.sperviscrs. In case of objection such person must have a simple majority consent
of the Board."
Chairman Anderson also announced the following:
1. Notice of this session has been published as prescribed by law in the media of
the County.
2. Welcomed all guests and members of the press in attendance.
3. Date of the next session is August 10, 1982 at 9:00 A.M.
APFOI,S ; MiCNTS
Chairman Anderson read a letter to tf.e !-lestern i.lisconsin Health Systems Aqency,
Inc. informing them that Vernon Kelly had been reccmn-euded for appointment to
serve on the Board of Directors to complete the unexpired term of Ui l frod Hei ti ng
until Jani!ary, 1984. Motion by Superv. J.Peterson, 2nd by Superv. 11ii1ink to
approve the appointment. 'Notion carried.
COUNTY LIBRARY HOARD:
Carlton Dellitt, Glenwood City complete the term on Indianhead Federated Library
Board for balance of this year 1982, and Mr. DeNitt on County Library Board of
Trustees for a 3 year term expires January 1985.
Joanne Huenink, Baldwin, 3 year term expires January 1985; Richard Magnuson,
Hammond, 3 year term expires January 1985. Potion by Superv. R.Peterson, 2nd by
Superv. Flop to approve the appointments. Motion carried.
The following invitations announced by Chairman Anderson.
1. Open House, County Library headquarters, Hammond on June 30, 1982 from 9:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M.
2. Inservice meeting on various programs and services for new County Board members
at the St, Croix Health Center, New Richmond on June 22nd, 1982 from 10:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.14.
Superv. Dull announced that former Superv. 1.1m. Thompson had planned on attending'
this session to share an award he had received from the Upper Irlillow River
Rehabilitation District but was hospitalized in the Amery hospital.
PROCLAMATIO!I
Proclamation declaring July 31, 19C2 Farm City Day in St. Croix County read by
Clerk Stohlberg. Motion by Superv. Dull, 2nd by Superv. Heebink to adopt the
Proclamation. Motion carried.
Superv. Dull announced that a Farm City gathering at the Robert Zwald farm on
County Trunk Z South of Hammond would be held from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. July
31st, 1932. He further stated that some American Dairy Association representatives
were Coming from Madison and will hold demonstrations on cooking with Dairy
Products and farm, equipment demonstrations. Lunch will be served.
Chairman Anderson announced that the final appointment of the County Financial
Director has been given to Jim Steel and he has accepted the position. The title
of the position will be County Finance Director. The position is effective July
1st, 1982. Discussion was held regarding terms of the agreement.
211D READING AND EMERGENCY RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION 924(82): In compliance with the above discussion,Resolution #24(82)
read by Clerk Stohlberg pertains to delegating joint responsibility for
management of County's Investment Funds to County Treasurer and Finance,Budget,
Building and Bond Committee. Motion by Superv. Shay, 2nd by Superv.J.Peterson to
adopt. Motion carried and Resolution #24(82) adopted.
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION #25(82): Read by Clerk Stohlberg pertains to transferring
M—OUTM-077r�am Genera UHn to the Computer Study account. Motion by Superv.Lowe,
2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Roll Call called for resulted in 30 yes, 1 absent,
Motion carried and Resolution #25(82) adopted.
Resolution pertaining) to authorizing study and plan for Town Road name revision
and systematic house numbering plan in rural areas of St. Croix County. Motion
by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Shay to adopt.
Superv. Meinke stated that the Highway Committee has had this resolution and
signed on the affirmative.
Superv. George explained that the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee signed
on the negative because the price was so high for the house numbering portion
of the project. The C<)iinittee felt that the Planner with the assistance of the
Townships sit -;old come, rip with the revisions on the Road names and the House
numbering be dono in the future.
Law Enforcement C:rnmittee hadn't signed the Resolution and Superv. Lowe suggested
th {: f�!^ Dispatch Center should be involved with this project. Motion by Supe rv.
0'!'e=7c, 2nd by Superv. Stephens to table the Resolution until the August session..
M:�ticn carried.
EMERGT-M V RESOLUTION #26(82): Read by Clerk Stohlberg pertains to approving St.
Lr« €; aunty �Evaem€�Acy held# cal Servi ces Plan.
Superv. G';:eefe questioned the emergnrcy necessity. Siiuerv. Hop replied that
them was not a CokIn V�i Board ses a-o on s ,hcdul ed for O ly �knd the Plan should be
filed with the State to enable St. Croix County to be eligible for Block Grants
if available.
Superv. Hop introduced Mary Flynn, representative of the Western Wisconsin
Emergency Medical Services Systems, Inc.
Ms.Fiynn stated that she represents a 17 County area and that the State of
Wisconsin Block Funds are available for each Cou ty an a per County basis.
Block Grants to be available from the Sta-t-o will probably be gi r,an out on a
first come first served basis. 11s.Flynn also stated that tfils Plan is as current
as can be at this time and the application must be made by the Public Protection
Committee and the County Board.
Question called for, motion carried and Resolution #26(82) adopted.
Chairman Anderson thanked Ms.Flynn for her presentation.
RESOLUTION #27(82): Pertains to abolishing the Soil and 'dater Conservation
District per Senate Bill 72 and requires the County to create a Land Conservation
Committee in it'spiace by July 1, 1982.
Motion by Superv. 11illink, 2nd by Superv. pull to adopt. Motion carried.
With reference to this Resolution, a letter from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture ASCS was read by Chairman Anderson. This letter informed that the
ASCS County Committee designated representative on the Land Conservation Committee
is Floyd Fouks, Rte. # 1, Deer Park. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv.
Stephens to approve the appointment. Motion carried.
Resolution pertaining to Community Options Program (Letter of Intent) signed on
negative by Social Services Committee and on the affirmative by Human Services
Committee.
Motion by Superv. R.Peterson, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt. Superv.R.
Peterson called upon Robert Sanden, Social Services Director to explain the
Program.
Mr. Sanden stated that the Community Options Program is a fairly new effort by
the State of 'Hisconsin to provide alternate services at the local level. It is
an effort to direct or at least give them an opportunity to the senior citizens or
disabled person who are potential entrees into nursing homes. The State of
Wisconsin has found that many of the senior citizens who can no longer take care
of themselves, have no alternative but to go into nursing homes. This program is
an effort by the State to give the citizens an alternative.
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Tornado Disaster Alert Drill and why it had failed. They also spoke about
securing radio alert monitors for schools, hospitals, nursing homes etc.
Chairman Anderson thanked the men for their report.
Discussion was held regarding assigning a Committee to review the future plans
of the old nursing home building at the Health Center in 'Iew Richmond. Chairman
Anderson referred the study to the Planninq,Zoning and Parks Committee.
FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS
Superv. Willink announced that he had 5 Farmland Preservation Applications. 4
to be sent to the State by the County Clerk and 1 to be referred to Soil and trIater
Conservation District Committee as follows:#366,Paul A. Lokker,Twn.Baldwin;
#367,Glenni W. Hensley,Twn:Eau Galle; #368,Charles A. Anderson, Twn.Eau Galle;
#369,Gary W. Heinbuch,Town,Forest all referred to State.
#370,Harold M. Bos,Twn.Cylon referred to Committee.
Motion by Superv. Willink, 2nd by Superv. Dorsey that the County Clerk send
the 4 Farmland Applications to the State of I4isconsir),Department of Agriculture.
!Motion carried.
CORReSPONDENCE:I. Thank you from Mars Landry for funeral flowers. 2.Thank you from
George Holmes former Supervisor for the retirement party.
MILEAGE & PER DIEM
Mileage & Per Diem report for month of May County Board Committee work and one
evening May llth session totaling $3,839.75 and the Unified Board Committee
totaling $700.30 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. R.
Peterson to accept the report. Motion carried.
FIRST READING RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
1, Authorizing County Delegation to Health Center and to Social Services related
areas. Referred to Unified Board Committee.
2. Recommending Legislative changes in the Real Estate Transfer Fee System.Held for
next session.
3. Ordinance concerning interest rate and penalty on overdue or delinquent Real
Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. Referred Lo Finance Committee.
4. Ordinance prohibiting petty damage to property. Preferred to Law Enforcement
Committee.
5. Ordinance -Petty theft -referred to Law Enforcement Committee.
Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. Draxler for securing the refreshments from the
Cady Cheese and factory shop at Hilson and he anno?nced that the milk for Dairy
month is being sponsored by various farm organizations 'in the County.
Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Shay to adjourn at 11:15 P.M. ^lotion
carried.
Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by
Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohlberg
St. Croix -County Clerk