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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 8-10-1982AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 1982 Courthouse - Hudson Compiled by: Norman E. Anderson, Chairman CALL TO ORDER: Chairman INVOCATION: Rev. Gary Nockleberg, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hammond 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 - September 14, 1982 Appointments Any further announcements OLD BUSINESS: (Consideration & action on second reading resolutions and ordinances) z`� 0 1. County Delegation'to Health Center and Social Services - Resolution 2. Changes in Real Estate Transfer Fee System - Resolution 1 3. Ordinance re: Increase of interest rate and penalty on overdue or delin- quent Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. 4. Ordinance re: Prohibiting petty damage to property 5. Ordinance re: Prohibiting petty theft 6. Ordinance re: Request for rezonement T. of Stanton s-C? NEW BUSINESS: r^�1. District Attorney - Review of Open Meeting Law 0� 2. NACo presentation - 2:15 p.m. 3. Finance Director Report - Budget and other financial matters - 1983 Budget' 4. Indianhead Federated Library System Report -County Library Report-11:15 a.m. 5. Update on New Nursing Home Building - 1:30 p.m. -- 6. Committee reports on considerations for uses of 1897 nursing home building— --- 7. Farmland Preservation Applications e/ 8. Committee and Board Reports 9. Correspondence 6,- 10. Mileage/per diem reports for Junes and July 11. Any further announcements 12. First reading of resolutions submitted Any other business to properly come before the Board (The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session August 10, 1982 9:00 A.M. Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Gary Nockleberg, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hammond, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roll Call by Clerk Stohlberg. 28 present. 3 absent. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Hop 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. When 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." Chairman Anderson also announced the following: 1. The notice of this Session has b ,9n published as prescribed by law in the media of the County. 2. Welcomed the Press and guests. Recognized and welcomed Representative Jules Berndt, Assemblyman candidate of the new 40th District. 3. Date of the next session is Tuesday, September 14, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS Chairman Anderson read a letter from the Unified Board recommending the 3 members of the Unified Board whose terms expired in August of 1982 be re -appointed for a three year term; Richard Quinn, Mary Hallen and Pat Plourde. Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe to re -appoint the same members for another 3 year term. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson also stated that a Respresentative from the County Board, Superv. Robert Stephens had been temporarily put on the Upper Willow Rehabilitation District until he had been confirmed by the recommendation from the new Conservation Committee. Motion by Superv. Willink, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe that Superv. Stephens be accepted as County Board member on the Upper Willow River Rehabilitation District.Motion carried. Superv. Nelson introduced Mr. Roy Sargeant from the St. Croix County Health Center Division of Mental Health Services. Mr. Sargeant stated that in 1978 the Health Center started a program that was called Community Supportive Case. The program was directed at avoiding hospitalization of chronically mentally ill. He and other members of the staff heard about an annual award from the National Association of Counties given to Counties that show innovative and progressive ideas in programs. They submitted an application and St. Croix County was one County selected to receive the award. Mr. Sargeant presented the award to Chairman Anderson. Chairman Anderson on behalf of the County Board thanked Mr. Sargeant and stated that the Unified Services Board and staff be commended for their achievements. Chairman Anderson also announced that the County Clerk had received a Certificate from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin listing the St. Croix County Court House in the National Register of Historical Places dated March 19, 1982. Chairman Anderson announced that the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee will meet today at 1:10 P.M. OLD BUSINESS 2nd Reading Resolutions RESOLUTION #29(82): Pertains to Authorizing County Delegation. Motion by Superv.R. Fe-terson,2nd by Superv. Dull to adopt. Debbie Kathan, Personnel Specialist -2- explained that this Resolution gives more authority to the County for handling Personnel in the various areas of Human Services (Social Services, Public Health Nurse Office, Office on Aging and Health Care Center). Motion carried and Resolution #29(82) adopted. RESOLUTION #30(82): Pertains to recommending Legislative changes in the Real Estate Transfer Fee system. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Stephens to adopt. Motion carried. Ordinance pertaining to imposing a 6% penalty in addition to the Interest provided for in Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 74.80(1). Discussion held on whether this wouldn't impose a hardship on people that really could not afford to pay their taxes. Representative Berndt stated that single ownership could be exempt from this law. However, this would place a burden on the Treasurer to decide who should pay the 6% penalty. Superv. Stephens stated that the Finance Committee desired to see the Ordinance effective January 1, 1982 for payment of 1982 taxes. Finance Director Steel stated that some Counties are imposing a 12% per month penalty, however that is not statutory. Following discussion a show of hands vote resulted in 11 in favor, 17 against. Motion defeated on the Ordinance. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Swanson to refer the Ordinance back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #57(82): Pertains to Prohibiting Petty Damage to Property. Motion by Superv. Stephens, 2nd by S"uperv. George to adopt. Superv. Spalding asked for a clarification of the Ordinance. Superv. Lowe,Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee responded that when someone goes in a dwelling or community and does a small damage, local control could do the prosecution and save the County the money for a trial. Sheriff Burke gave examples of minor -offenses that have cost the County a tremendous amount of dollars. District Attorney Lundell stated that this Ordinance is not for repeaters. When a person comes in on a petty theft or damage, the person could be prosecuted under this Ordinance rather than under Criminal Statutes. Superv. Sweitzer questioned whether this Ordinance covers "Trespassing"? District Attorney Lundell responded that a similar Ordinance could.be drawn up for trespassing. Question called for. Motion carried and Ordinance #57(82) adopted. ORDINANCE #58(82): Pertains to Petty Theft Ordinance. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Willink to adopt. Motion carried. Clerk Stohlberg reported that a request for rezoning lots 9 thru 19 located in Crestview Addition in Town of Star Prairie has been referred to the Zoning Administrator for Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. REVIEW OF OPEN MEETING LAW Summary of the Open Meeting Law was presented by District Attorney Lundell. Copies of the Summary were given to each County Board member. Several questions were presented to the District Attorney regarding the 8 exemptions from Open Meeting requirements. When a closed session subject matter discussed must relate only to the subject for which the closed session is called? How to handle reconsiderations of a subject.? District Attorney responded affirmatively to the closed session subject matter and explained that if the County Board has no knowledge that a re -consideration motion is going to come up, it can be re=considered. However, if a Board member knows ahead of the Board session that a subject is going to be re -considered then the person who wants the subject reconsidered should notify the Chairman of the Board previous to the Agenda so it can be put on. Indianhead Federated Library System Annual Report to the County Board. Superv. O'Keefe announced that the person who was to give the Annual Report called him the latter part of the week and was unable to be herr_for the Annual Report and requested that a member of the County Library Board give the report for the Indianhead Federated Library System. Superv. O'Keefe proceeded to introduce Mrs. Joanne Huenink, Vice President of County Library Board from Baldwin. Mrs. Huenink gave a brief resume of the years she has served on the County Library Board and the Indianhead Federated Library System Board. She stated that Indianhead Federated Library System was established in 1978. It is a Federated System which means all Local Libraries retain local control and Indianhead Federated Library System in funded by General Rev. Account. Indianhead Federated Library System fact sheets were presented to all County Board members. Superv. George commented that it was very refreshing to hear this report with no sob story or requests for more money and felt the County Board should give her a round of applause in appreciation of her work. Mrs. Jean Hansen, County Librarian was also present for any questions. Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. Huenink and Mrs. Hansen for their presentation. Chairman Anderson called upon James StCel, County Finance Director to give a report on his first month. Mr. Steel stated that the room established for him is very comfortable and expressed his appreciation for the remodeling of the room and new fixtures, etc. He further stated that he has met with the Finance Committee and discussed items with them such as re -designing forms for Budget requests, trying to get all the payrolls more adaptive to each other, and working on the investments. He warned that the 1983 Budget will be a tough one as most budgets had to hold the 1982 budget to the 1981 level and feels the Levy Limit will be reduced. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Steel for his report. Richard Thompson, County Planner reported that the Wisconsin Department of Revenue had sent a couple of men to the County to interview Department Heads regarding computers. He stated that some department heads felt it should be analyzed by County Board members also. A survey was being passed to County Board members for them to complete and return to the County Board secretary today. Chairman Anderson recognized and welcomed Representative Dick Schoemaker, Dunn County, 41st Assembly District candidate. Motion by Superv. Swanson, 2nd by Superv. Timmerman to recess for lunch. Motion carried. NOnN PFrF-lq-r, Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson at 1:15 P.M. Roll Call by Clerk Stohlberg. 29 present. 2 absent. ANNOUNCEMENT: Chairman Anderson announced that the St. Croix Health Forum will meet Monday August 30, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. at the Court House in Hudson. This will be a Public Open Meeting. UPDATE ON NEW NURSING HOME: .Superv. Hop, Chairman of Special Building Committee reported that all construction seems to be on schedule. The job is supposed to be completed by the end of October. Chairman Anderson thanked him for his report. Considerations for uses of 1897 Nursing Home Building. Superv. George, Chairman of Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee reported that the Committee tried to find a use for it. The Committee and Richard Thompson, County Planner contacted Peter Stacy to see if the Division of Corrections had any interest. Peter Stacy was invited to inspect the Building to see if it could be used for a Pre -Release Center. Peter Stacy stated that the engineers from the Wisconsin Division of Corrections seemed interested in the building and felt that it would meet with their standards and would inform Stacy of their decision within a week. He felt reasonably confident the engineers will come back with a recommendation to use the building. Usual lease is 3 to 5 years. Superv. George stated that the State will lease it, fix it up and put a fencing around the Center which would separate the units. Chairman Anderson questioned whether there shouldn't be a Public Hearing regarding havihg the Pre Release Center with the Health Center and would St. Croix County Health Center have an empty new Nursing Home that we are just spending $3,000,000.00 on. He further stated that we need to protect the patients and serious thought should be given as to what the State of Wisconsin would say about the funding for the Nursing Home if we put the Pre Release Center there. Superv. George proceeded to report on the progress of the Solid Waste Planning.He stated that St. Croix County has reached a critical point and must move towards a decision. The Planning Committee has contacted Washington and Ramsey Counties on their plans to use the 3 M Solid Waste Program. Both Counties were receptive to include St. Croix County. He wanted the consensus of the County Board for the Planning Committee to meet with Washington County, Ramsey County and 3 M. There being no objections, Superv. George assumed they should continue their study. Chairman Anderson thanked Superv. George for his reports. FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS: Superv. Willink announced he had I Farm Land Preservation application for the County Clerk to send to the State, #370, Harold M. Bos, Town of Cylon. Motion by Superv. Willink, 2nd by Superv. Best to approve the Farmland application to be sent to the State.Motion carried. Superv. Willink also announced that 46 applications #371 thru #416 to be referred to Land Conservation Committee. Superv. George, Chairman of Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee reported that no action has been taken on the rezonement request from the Town of Stanton. NACO DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Debbie Kathan, Personnel Specialist reported that interest has been generated by Department Heads for this program when it had been presented to them at a Department Head meeting. Ms.Kathan introduced Patrice Walsh, Area Director, National Association of Counties Deferred Compensation Program. Ms. Walsh showed a 12 minute film regarding the program and how it works. It is a payroll deduction and income taxes are figured on the employees gross pay after this deduction has been taken. Several questions were presented and this being an informational presentation, no action was taken and Board members should go back to their Committees and get their reaction. Chairman Anderson thanked Ms.Walsh for her presentation. COMMITTEE REPORTS: UNIFIED BOARD,HEALTH CENTER AND COUNTY FARM REPORT: Superv. Nelson announced that the Farm Manager, Richard Dauck has resigned effective August 31st. He also reported that the Unified Board sub Committees reviewed the budgets for the 3 disability programs which will be presented at the August 26th Public Hearing at the Court House in Hudson at 7:30 P.M. regarding the St. Croix County Health Center Budget. Superv. Draxler made a few observations regarding the County Farm. He felt that first of all the Farm has not been able to bounce back since the fire. 2dd problem; farm economy is down all over. 3rd problem is union labor. A discussion was held regarding all financial problems,at the St. Croix Health Center. HEALTH COMMITTEE: Superv. O'Connell reported that one of the part time employees of the Public Health Nurses office had been selected by Gov. Dreyfus to participate in the Governor's Council on Mental Retardation and being a part of the Parent Advisory Board. Superv. O'Connell also reported that the Health Committee is investigating Chapter 291 of the Statutes Assembly Bill 711 which is abolishing Town Health Officers and it will take a few months from the time the letter was sent out to get Administrative Rules and what restrictions are, so the Health Committee appointed the Public Health Nurse to take care of public health problems until they get directive from the State. AGRICULTURE EXTENSION COMMITTEE: Superv. Vernon Dull reported that the St. Croix County Fair had been successful and more people attended this year and that the Farm City Day at the Zwald Farm was also very successful. GENERAL SERVICES: Superv. Evjen, Chairperson reported that their committee met in July and on the 16th of July a flyer went out requesting that Committees review their rules and duties and to send their input back to General Services Committee.As of today the General Services Committee has had very little response. The next meeting will be September 9th and they would like to have response by then. Superv. Hop, Chairman of Public Protection Committee responded that they had met in July and would like to have the name of the Committee changed. Superv. Lowe, Chairman of Law Enforcement Committee announced that they met August 5th and invited the Highway Committee and Merger Study Committee to attend the next meeting.on September 8, 1982 at 10:30 A.M. instead of 9:00 A.M. as written in the Committee minutes. Superv. Nelson, Chairman of Unified Board reported that the Social Services, Unified Board, Council on Aging and Public Health may organize all into 1 Human Services Committee. An Ad Hoc Committee will be formed to study. Chairman Anderson suggested that they could report at the next session and if the 1:42 Board wants to be on the agenda, let the County Board office know. Cai man Anderson congratulated Sandy Kittel and Council on Aging for their volunteer work on delivering the cheese. Superv.Timmerman suggested that the County Board members give Superv. Evjen a round of applause for her diligent work on the cheese distribution also. LIBRARY BOARD: Superv, O'Keefe, County Board member, reported that he has had the opportunity to attend 3 meetings of the Library Board. Open House was held June 30th, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. with approximately 100 people attending. Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator announced that they have received the ok from the State Wisconsin Fund for approximately 70 sewer systems in the County totaling funds of $142,208.00 that will be coming into the County. He also stated that they are expecting the monitors any day for Civil Defense. Approximately 40 monitors are coming and 39 have been spoken for. Superv. Stephens and Superv. Willink reported on the Upper Willow River Rehab District and the progress of the Upper Willow River Priority Watershed Project. Chairman Anderson thanked all the Chairpersons for their reports. CORRESPONDENCE A thank you note of appreciation from the family of Merlin Swanson read by the Clerk. MILEAGE & PER DIEM The following Mielage and Per Diem Reports read by the Clerk; Unified Board and County Board for month of June totaled $1,208.60. Unified Board for month of June totaled $802.20. County Highway Committee for 2nd quarter totaled $2,505.22. County Board session and County Board Committee work for month of June totaled $4,586.14. County Board Committee work for month of July totaled $2,370.80. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Stephens to accept the reports. Motion carried. ORDINANCE -FIRST READING : Ordinance read by Clerk pertains to Prohibiting trespass to land and dwellings. Ordinance referred to Law Enforcement Committee by Chairman Anderson. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to adjourn at 4:40 P.M. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by Chati-man, County Board F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk