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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-19-1982ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday, October 19, 1982 9:00 A.M. Board called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Ron Watrud, Bethany Lutheran Church, Star Prairie, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roll Call by Clerk Stohlberg. 28 present. 3 absent. Motion by Superv. O'Connell, 2nd by Superv. Stephens to accept the minutes of the previous session as written and mailed to each County Board Supervisor. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chai man 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." The Chairman announced the notice of this meeting has been published in the official media of the County as prescribed by Law; Welcomed all guests and members of the press in attendance; Acknowledged the Courtesy Parking Stickers from the City of Hudson: Date of the next session is scheduled for November 9, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. However, due to necessity of having the Budget Hearing published 15 days prior to the session, the date will have to be changed to November 16th. A petition will be circulated for the County Board of Supervisors to sign to allow the change in the date. Inter County meeting will be held Thursday October 21st at the Laurel Supper Club at 9:00 A.M. Training session for Civil Defense November 10th at the Court House in Hudson at 10:00 A.M. Superv. Brown representing General Services Committee stated that they still have four Committees to hear from regarding Rules & Regulations. APPOINTMENTS Chairman Anderson announced that Wayne Willink has been appointed to represent the Land Conservation Committee on the Priority Watershed Selection Committee. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Dull to approve the appointment. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson also read a letter of recommendation from the Indianhead Federated Library System that Carleton DeWitt be appointed as a citizen member. The term to run from January 1, 1983 to December 31, 1985. Motion by Superv. Shay,,. 2nd by Superv. Kelly to approve the appointment. Motion carried. 11 10 S-14-14 RESOLUTION #33(82): Pertains to abolishing and re -naming Public Protection Emergency Medical Services Committee and the User Board to the Emergency Services Committee. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Motion carried and Resolution #33(82) adopted. RESOLUTION #34(82): Pertains to Non -Represented staff wage increases effective January 1, 1983. Motion by Superv. Shay, 2nd by Superv. Willink to adopt. Superv. Shay explained the adjustments and also related to the position increases that were denied. Discussion was held regarding the salary increase for County Board Secretary. This position title has been changed from Secretary to Administrative Assistant to the County Board. Roll Call vote called for resulted in 26 yes. 2 no. Motion carried and - 2 - ORDTNUrre, Ordinance pertains to "Mobile Home Tie -Down Ordinance." Motion by Superv. Nelson, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Superv. Best questioned the forcing of an Ordinance like this on Municipalities that have trailer courts. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. R.Peterson to table the Ordinance and inform the Municipalities that have trailer courts of this Ordinance pending. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson referred the Ordinance back to the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. ORDINANCE #61(82): Pertains to recommending approval for rezonement of the property of Harvey Christensen, Town of Stanton. Motion by Superv. Stephens, 2n'd by Superv. Dull to adopt. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #6?_(8�2- Pertains to recommending approval for rezonement of property of Lester Martell, Town of Star Prairie. Motion by Superv. Dorsey, 2nd by Superv. George to adopt. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #63(82): Pertians to recommending approval for rezonement of the entire Township of Stanton. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt. After a lengthy discussion regarding rezoning the whole Township into agricultural, a representative from the Township of Stanton stated that the Township was aware of the rezoning and in favor of the rezoning. Roll Call vote was called for resulting in 21 yes. 7 no. Ordiance #63(82) was adopted. Ordinance #63(82) (continued). Further discussion was held regarding the wording of the Ordinance and Superv. Shay, who had voted in the affirmative in the Roll Call made a motion to reconsider the Ordinance as it seemed definite that some wording was missed in the Ordinance. 2nd by Superv. Garske. Motion carried to reconsider. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe that the Ordinance should be referred to the District Attorney for rewording in as much as it had not been referred to the District Attorney in the first place by County Board rule. The District Attorney to return a revised Ordinance at todays session for action. Motion carrie& Chairman Anderson announced that at this time the Board would proceed with the review of the Preliminary Proposed Budget for 1983. Superv. J.Sherman Peterson, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee together with James Steel, Finance Director presented the Preliminary Proposed Budget. Mr. Steel stated that this Budget proposal is net cost to the County. Copies of the Proposed Budgets were placed on all the Supervisors desks. He proceeded to go through each Departmental Budget requests with the County Board members. After all proposed Budget line items had been presented, questions were presented by County Board members. Superv. Best felt that more money should be put into the Lake Mallalieu Dam account as they could forsee some problems with the Dam. Superv. O'Keefe concurred with Superv. Best and explained the ownership of the Dam. Maintenance cost of the Dam is split 4 ways. St. Croix County 50%; City of Hudson 20%; Village of North Hudson 20% and Town of Hudson 10%. Superv. O'Keefe also stated that the future looks like they will be getting Into more expense for the Dam. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Brown that the Lake Mallalieu Dam budget item be increased to $7500.00. Motion carried. Superv. Heebink questioned the $100.00 appropriated for West Cap and then the setting aside of $1900.00 in the Contingent Fund for West Cap. Motion by Superv. Heebink, 2nd by Superv. Garske that the budget appropriation be $2000.00 instead of holding $1900.00 in the Contingency Fund. Motion defeated. It will be the responsibility of County Board action to transfer any funds from the Contingency Fund in the West Cap account, when the funds are requested. A short discussion was held on the raising of funds for the Operation of the County Library. mm A short discussion was also held regarding the County Farm account. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. R.Peterson to recess for lunch until 1:15 P.M. Motion carried. NUDIIIINE'.9,44 Chairman Anderson called the Board to reconvene at 1'.15 P.M. Roll Call by Clerk Stohlberg resulted in 28 present. 3 absent. LAKE MALLALIEU REPORT Superv. George gave a report regarding the condition of the Lake Mallalieu Dam. He stated that the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee had contacted Dressel Construction to do the Dam repair work, with an estimation of $7500.00. However the water would have to be lowered. He stated that the Lake Mallalieu Home Association and the Department of Natural Resources had been notified. He further stated that Superv. O'Keefe and he had met with the Lake Mallalieu Association and explained why this should be done. If the Dam is not repaired, chances are it could give. To build a Coffer Dam it is estimated that it would cost $100,000.00. Spokespersons outside of County Board members were Mrs. Catherine Heiting and Greg Erickson. Mrs. Heiting stated that if this is an emergency she would like to see the person explain the emergency and would like to have the DNR notified. Harold Barber stated that the DNR has no control over these Dams but they were notified. Greg Erickson felt the County should get bids and that perhaps the project chould be delayed until next fall. Discussion continued on any delay, with water pipes freezing after the lake is lowered. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Brown that the Planning Committee report V,,e accepted and that the Committee go ahead with the project as planned provided it is found feasible. Motion carried. Superv. Lowe questioned whether there was any money allocated in the Budget for heating the old nursing home. Mr. Steel responded that no funds are appropriated. After discussion it was decided that the Special Building Committee come in with a recommendation in November regarding heating the old building. A few more questions were presented about various budgets, but no action was taken to change any of the requests. Superv. Lowe questioned whether any funds were set aside for Self Insurance on Workmen's Compensation and for the Computer Fund. Mr. Steel responded that he is trying to get experience for the last 4 or 5 years before they do anything on Workmen's Compensation Self Insured. The Computer study has reached its first plateu. The study is not completed. He further stated that there is no money in the present Budget. The County might have to borrow if they decide to go Computer. He also stated that the only way you can accumulate money for a fund is if you know you are going to use it. Superv. Kejl,y spoke regarding a resolution coming before the County Board regarding funds for the Fair Association. He also felt funds should be allocated for the Western Wisconsin Health Systems. He represents St. Croix County and attends the Health Systems meetings and no funds to support the program from St. Croix County. He further stated that under the Glen Hills Park, it had been Suggested to raise the fees. However, the fees were raised last Spring and the more increase in fees, the less people you will have using the Park, consequently revenues would not really increase. Superv. O'Keefe questioned about the County Farm finances and if the Farm Manager has been hired. Superv. Nelson responded that the Farm is operating in the black. In the Health Center Budget, Mental Health, Mental Disabilities and Chemical Dependency unit all took cuts in the Budget. Discussion was held on hiring of the Farm Manager position. REPORT ON INVESTMENT PROGRAM: James Steel, Finance Director explained the Investment Laws & Procedures in the Clerk of Courts office. Superv. J.Peterson introduced Ruth Kalms a new member on the Unified Board. Superv. O'Keefe stated that he felt that the 1983 proposed budget was a good budget and appreciated the work of the Finance Committee and the Finance Director. REVISED ORDINANCE # 63(82): Town of Stanton Ordinance was presented to the County Board. Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Best to adopt the Revised Ordinance #63(82). Motion carried. Report on County Board's Association convention by those who attended. Superv. Meinke stated he had gone to a meeting regarding the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Superv. Becker was impressed with their slogan "Where is the Money Coming From?" However they never did give them a positive answer as where money would come from. Chairman Anderson attended meetings regarding General Relief and Dog License Funds. Superv. J.Peterson attended Solid Waste and Recycle Program. FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS: Motion by Superv. Willink, 2nd by Superv. Kelly to approve three Farmland Preservation Agreement applications and the Clerk to forward the applications to the State as follows: 1-#393-Schulte Bros. Donald & Wayne, Twn.Pleasant Valley; 24413 Kenneth Graf, Twn.Baldwin & Emerald; 34416 Dennis and Doris Berends, Twn.Emerald. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Superv. Heebink reported on activities for Council on Aging. Superv. O'Keefe reported on County Library. Superv. Shay, Chairman of Personnel Committee reported on a request for salary adjustment for the Family Court Commissioner. Superv. Hop, Chairman of Special Building Committee reported on the progress of the new Health Center construction. A Resolution from the Village Board of the Village of Woodville commending James Steel for his untiring assistance, dedicated to the interest of the citizens of Woodville, and transmits, herewith, the best wishes of the Village and its citizens for his continued success and well being read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Kelly, 2nd by Superv. Hop to accept the Resolution from the Village of Woodville. Motion carried. The Mileage and Per Diem claims for the September County Board session and Committee work read by the Clerk totaled $6,203.57. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. Stephens to accept the report. Motion carried. The Mileage and Per Diem Unified Board and County Board for the month of August read by the Clerk totaled $1,063.60. Motion by Superv. R.Peterson, 2nd by Superv. Best to accept the report. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Sweitzer, 2nd by Superv. Sias to mail the first reading Resolutions to the County Board members in lieu of reading each one. Motion carried. It was requested that County Clerk Stohlbe,rg read the titles of the following Resolutions that were -to be mailed. 1. Purchase of additional land adjoining the St.Croix County Fairgrounds. 2. Directing the St. Croix County Comprehensive Planning,Zoning and Parks Committee to proceed with planning for a single County landfill. 3. Amending Resolution #26(79). 4. Relating to the relationship between the County Board and the Land Conservation Committee. 5.Limiting liability for medical and dental care furhishedas General Relief. 6.County Aid Bridge Construction under section 81.38 of the Statutes County of St. Croix. - 5 - 7. County Aid Construction and Maintenance during the calendar year 198 8. Purchase • Highway Equipment. i The petition to change the date of the next session from November 9th to November 16th was read. It had unanimous number of Board members (28) present that had signed. Date of next session will be November 16th, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. Motion by Superv. Sias, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adjourn at 4:05 P.M. Motion • Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohlberg St. Croix County Clerk