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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 4-12-1983AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, April 12, 1983 Courthouse - Hudson 9:00 a.m. Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Anderson INVOCATION: Rev. Bob Rieke, Roberts Congregational Church, Roberts PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Reading of Rule 20 - Debate and Rule 22 - Address the Board Notice of meeting - published as prescribed by law in media of County Welcome to all Guests and Press Any other announcements - Proclamation on Soil Stewardship Week Any appointments Date of next session: May 10, 1983, OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Consideration and action on second reading resolutions and ordinances) 1. Resolution re: an increase in fees for jurors (referred to Finance) 2. Resolution re: County's position on proposed budget cut to County Fair (referred to Finance) 3. Resolution re: allowing cross -over voting in Primary Elections (referred to General Services Resolution re: challenging elimination of caboose/cars from railroad i` trains (referred to General Services) )4 I/ Resolution re: reorganizing Law Enforcement Agencies (submitted by Merger (� Study, referred to General Services) Resolution re: Community Options Program - appointment of a planning committee (referred to General Services) 7j-' Ordinance: Denial for rezonement of land to Residential from Ag-Residential J (I.H. & Harriet Eiynck, Kinnickinnic Township) ,8. Ordinance: Approval for rezonement of land to Commercial from Ag. (David & Sandra Brummel, Troy Township) 9, Ordinance: Approval of rezonement of Town of Pleasant Valley from Ag.-Residential to Ag. with exceptions as stated. 10-.Request to transfer funds from General Fund to heat 1897 Building EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS Resolution re: Publication of County Board Proceedings 1 % __Dep`a'rtmental Annual Reports NEW BUSINESS: ,_-1%.T First Readings of resolutions-/ ✓�` Parliamentary Procedures - Jim Janke Resource Agent Use of County Vehicles - Survey Report Mobile Home Tie Down - Report of public hearing Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications — Mileage - Per Diem ReportP- Correspondence r1a? Announcements �O✓� jJ Adjournment (The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday April 12, 1983 9:00 A.M. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Bob Rieke, Roberts Congregational Church, Roberts. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk. 3'1_ present. 0 absent. Consideration of the minutes of the last session. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to accept. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson read Rules 19 and 20 as follows: "Whenever any member is to speak or deliver any matter of 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 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 announced that a notice of this session has been published in the media of the County as prescribed by law. He welcomed all guests and members of the press in attendance. County Clerk Berke read the Proclamation, announcing May 8-15, 1983 as Soil Stewardship Week in St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr.'Dull to accept the Proclamation. Approved by all members in attendance. The date of the next session announced by Chairman Anderson, to be an evening session on May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS, First Reading RESOLUTION #3(83): Increase Fees for Jurors. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson to adopt, and 2nd by Supr. Hop. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #4(83): St. Croix County's Position on Budget Cut to the County Fair. The Resolution states the county's position in opposition to budget cuts to the fair. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #5(83): Supporting Legislation Allowing Cross -Over Voting in Primary Elections. General Services Committee recommended adoption. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. Brown. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #6(83): Challenging Elimination of Caboose/Cars from Railroad Trains. General Services recommended adoption. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. Shay. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #7(83): Reorgainzing Law Enforcement Agencies in St. Croix County and Creating the Public Protection Committee. Board set discussion of Resolution aside, until Committee member, B. George is present. RESOLUTION #8(83): Community Options Program (Appointment of Planning Committee Members). General Services recommended adoption. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. Speer. Motion carried. Indi- cation made that the time of individuals will be donated, and mile- age compensated by Human Services. 1 OLD BUSINESS READING OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE #69(83): Recommending denial for rezonement from Ag- Residential to Residential. This pertains to the Eiynck property in Kinnickinnic Township. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Best. Motion carried. Discussion followed questioning if the Town Board's recommendation had been considered. The policy of the Zoning Committee is to hear the recommendation, but the committee does not have to abide by the Town decision. Supr. Brown moved that this decision be tabled to await the Town of Kinnickinnic's recommendation. 2nd by Supr. Heebink. The motion was defeated; therefore motion carried to deny the request. ORDINANCE # 70(83): Committee recommended approval for rezone- ment of land toCommercial from Agriculture of the Brummel property in Troy Township. Supr. R. Peterson moved to accept, 2nd by Supr. Day. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #71(83): Zoning and Planning Committee recommended approval of rezonement of Town of Pleasant Valley from Ag-Residen- tial to Ag. with noted exceptions. Motion Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Willink. Motion carried. Request to Transfer Funds from General Fund to heat 1897 Building: Finance Committee member S. Peterson reported that the amount to be transferred is $20,000, including heat and other needs. Discus- sion by board members if these costs can be lowered since the cold weather is over. Supr. Timmerman reported that he and Supr. Nelson visited Health Center in Trempeleau County, who also have a new building, and an old building. The old building is being utilized extensively by various interests. Motion by Sunr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve the transfer=; Motion carried following roll call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. EMERGENCY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION #9(83): Resolution pertains to the publication of County Board Proceedings for Calender year April 1983 through March 1984. County Clerk Berke reported that "The News" of New Richmond was the only bidder, and therefore the successful bidder. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Stephens for approval. Motion carried. Discussion of RESOLUTION #7(83), pertaining to Reorgainzing Law Enforcement Agencies in St. Croix County and Creating the Public Protection Committee. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Shay to proceed with the Merger issue at this time. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Evjen to ammend the Resolution, to delete the paragraphs pertaining to hiring of additional officers, and the transferring of $100,000 from the General Fund to the Sheriff's Department budget. Motion 2nd by Supr. O'Keefe. Motion appr-:jved and carried. Supr. Best indicated that the committee had received excellent cooperation from Captain Roe and Sheriff Burke with the study. Mr. Lorentz Solum was introduced by Supr. Best, former County Board member, and member of the original Merger Committee. He reported that 92/ of the state's departments are currently merged, and he recommended that this move would be more modern and streamlined for St. Croix County. He suggested that the system in Dane County be studied. Supr. Lowe discussed his support of the new committee, followed by Supr. Best, who pointed out the negative aspects of a law enforcement merger in St. Croix County. Supr. Evjen addressed the issue of additional help in the Sheriff's Dept, and felt that this needed to be studied further. Discussed placement of Supr. Lowe back with the committee, in place of Supr. Willink, who temporarily replaced Supr. Lowe. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Sias. Motion carried. Supr. O'Keefe proposed that commit- tee be selected, and not elected. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Shay to accept the Resolution, as amended. Motion carried. Department Annual Reports: Supr. George moved for approval of the Annual Reports as presented, 2nd by Supr. Speer. Discussion followed. Board approved. FIRST READING, RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES` #1: pertains to Petitioning Wisconsin State Legislature to Amend Senate Bill #83, requesting an increase be secured from each propsed license fee of 25(, to go to the County Clerk's office. Following reading, referred until the May session. #2: pertains to Setting Rate of Pay Schedule for Part-time Deputies. Supr. S. Peterson made motion that this resolution be discussed, therefore waiving the rule in the matter of first reading. 2nd by Supr. Stephens. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Lowe to discuss all first readings. Motion defeated. Discussion regarding the insurance and admin- istrative procedure changes regarding the pay rate for parttime deputies. Referred to Personnel for further study and recommenda- tion. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr Shay to recommend that any first reading resolutions be in the form of 33 copies for all board members, Clerk, and Admin. Assistant to the Co. Board, so that discussion could commence at that time. Chairman Anderson charged the General Services Committee to consider changing the rules regarding first readings, so that discussion can follow, rather than waiting until the second reading. #3: pertains to the Creation of New Farm Committee of the St. CroJ.x County Board of Supervisors. Referred to General Services. #4: pertains to the Safety Program for each Department in St. CRoix County. Referred by Finance Committee. #5: pertains to St. Croix County Enacting Legislation to Elimin- ate the Provision to Assess all Property within 10/ of Full Value yearly or make this provision one of local option. Referred to Finance Committee. ORDINANCE: pertains to St. Croix County Dog Licenses. Referred to Public Protection Committee. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Willink to adjourn for noon recess until 1:00 P.M. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board called to reconvene at 1:00 P.M. Roll Call by County Clerk: 31 present, 0 absent. COMMITTEE & BOARD REPORTS Supr. Lowe announced that he has zip -code directories that he is selling to benefit the Youth Hockey Association. Use of County Vehicles -Survey Report: Supr. Shay reported an update to the Board, follow d by discussion. He indicated that leasing cars is more expensive than purchasing cars. Mobile Home Tie Down -Report of Public Hearing: Supr. George reported that the Public Hearing did occur. An Ordinance will be presented at the May Session. Social Services: Supr.R. Peterson reported that the Social Services Department is seeing the results of the poor economic conditions. Food Stamps increased as a result. There will be a meeting at the St. Croix Health Center with Social Services on May 25, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. regarding the 19.84` Budget Heap<ngs: He encourages the public to attend. The Final Meeting will be August 31, 1983. K Youth Aides: Supr. R. Peterson reported that the State Repre- sentatives attended the last meeting at the Courthouse to address questions regarding Youth Aides. Discussed were the costs of Juvenile Intake and the Restitution Program. Progress is being made in the latter. Unified Board: Supr. Nelson discussed that economic impact on this program. Supr. S. Peterson submitted the minutes of the Alcohol -Drug Abuse Services Subcommittee of the St. Croix Co. Unified Board, which met in closed session on April 6, 1983. Discussion followed concerning disciplinary rules in effect for county employees. Supr. Shay indicated that comprehensive rules are being compiled for Board Members. Question also about continuity of rules with Unified Board employees. Agriculture & Extension: Supr. Dull reported that Home Economist Mary Lestrud will be on Maternity Leave until Oct. 31, 1983. She has a replacement until that time. Beth Timm, 4-H and Youth Agent, will be on leave for approximately one year, beginning in September, to obtain her Masters Degree. Finance,Budget, Building and Bond: Supr. S. Peterson reported that money is being transferred from the Contingency Fund to Civil Defense for the purchase of a new generator for county use. A new park building with showers is being planned for the Glen Hills Park. Finance Director, Jim Steel discussed the construc- tion at the Health Center. "Final Construction Costs," reported to Madison were $3,467,436.00. He also reported on the Financial Condition of the County ending December 31, 1982. Currently there is a collection percentage of 62.53, compared to 60.75 last year, of total taxes levied in the county. The Tax Deed procedure was discussed, as well as the policy for delinquent taxes. Law Enforcement: Chairman Anderson advised that the new committee would become effective after today. Supr. Best will call the first meeting to reorganize under rules of the Board. Zoning & Parks: Supr. George reported that the committee will visit a waste disposal site in Ames, Iowa this date. Indicated that the last resort considered would be a landfill, other than the required small landfill being considered near New Richmond. County Clerk presented three requests for rezoning, and referred to committee for review. General Services: Supr. Evjen reported that the committee is continuing to work on Resolutions and Committee Rules. Civil Defense: Chairman Anderson read the Letter of Agreement, dated December 22, 1982 between the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota, regarding crisis evacuation between the two states. There is a plan, presented to the state on June 9, 1981, concerning the two states. This plan is being reviewed and revised, to include the new Agreement, by the committee. The committee will be meeting with Mr. Sperger, Division of Emergency Government to coordinate this activity. Local municipalities will be notified, and included in the planning stages. Library: Supr. O'Keefe discussed the Inter Library Loan System, and the committee's plans to work more closely with the Director of the County Library. Health: Supr. O'Connell requested that his committee, as well as others affected by the recent publicity of the Crisis Evacuation Planning, be notified previous to such publicity. Such plan can be obtained from Civil Defense. Council on Aging: Supr. Evjen reported that 16,750 pounds of cheese, and 9,900 pounds of butter were distributed in St. Croix County. Any milk products remaining were taken to the nutrition sites in the county for use. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. O'Keefe to send letters of gratitude to the National Guard and Site Managers. Approved and motion carried. All seats are filled on the Council, including a total of nine members. Cal Personnel: Supr. Shay discussed employee cases currently under legal action in the county. Discussion about different retirement plans for county employees, and the possiblilty of negotiations to make this equal throughout different departments. Special Building: Supr. Hop reported that the inside work is Basically completed, and that the landscaping work will begin soon. Various alternatives continue to be investigated for possible uses of the 1897 Building. The 1897 Building Committee will meet again on April 15 at the Health Center. WestCAP: Supr. Heebink indicated to the Board that the agency is studying a subsidiary weatherization business, that would generate profit and thus create jobs for St. Croix Co. residents. Computer Study: Finance Director, Jim Steel, reported that committee members have been visiting actual sites in the state that are utilizing the computer systems being considered. Current- ly six vendors are being evaluated on April 18 and 19 at the St. Croix Nursing Office. The recommended system will be presented at the May Session to the County Board. Telephone: This committee accepted the proposal submitted by Honeywell, Inc. The Planning Office is studying specific needs of each department at this time. Supr. Draxler reported on dairy production in the State of Wisconsin. He indicated that St. Croix County is on top in their category in the state. This was commended. Supr. Lowe discussed the question of juvenile intake under the courts, rather than Social Services. He indicated that the county is losing revenue since the office is not under Social Services. Chairman Anderson referred to General Services for further consi- deration. ANNOUNCEMENTS Supr. Nelson reported to the Board that there will be an auction at the Nurisng Home in New Richmond on the last Saturday in April. The public is encouraged to attend. Supr. S. Peterson requested support of the Unified Board, restoring a positive outlook in light of recent adverse publicity. Supr. Spalding 2nd the motion. Motion carried. Report on Parliamentary Procedure: Resource Agent, Jim Janke pre- viously introduced Gerry Madsen, Professor in Agriculture Educa- ton at UWRF, who observed the day's proceedings to evaluate and discuss parliamentary procedure. He described the day's process as "excellent" and made several suggestions to assist the group. The County Board Supervisors extended a thank you to Mr. Madsen. FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS County Clerk Berke received the following applications: Glen Malcein, Baldwin Township; Wayne A. Schulte, Pleasant Valley Township; Schulte Brothers, Pleasant Valley Township; Steven & Janet Holle, Emerald Township; Richard Germain, Somerset Town- ship; Leland & Arlene Stoddard, Erin Prairie Township. No action, and referred to committee. MILEAGE & PER DIEM Mileage and Per Diem for February for Unified Board: $ (117Y.q6 Mileage and Per Diem for February for Highway Comm.: $707.80 Mileage and Per Diem for February for Board Members: $2,880.28 Mileage and Per Diem for March for Board Members: $7,026.24 Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to accept. Motion carried. 0 FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE & RESOLUTION,lst Readin Further discussion regarding formation of new Farm Committee. Chairman Anderson recommended that General Services Committee study and confer with Unified Board. RESOLUTION, lst Reading: pertains to St. Croix County opposing Reciprocity Agreement on Big Game Licenses. Referred to Public Protection Committee for study, and if necessary to Land Con- servation Committee. Correspondence: County Clerk Berke read letter from the St. Croix Telephone Co. Manager, Michael Walsh commending the tremendous job conducted by the Emergency Communications Center. Letter from Supr. Merlin F. Swanson, submitting his resignation from County Board, effective this date, due to relocation from the county. Supr. Swanson recommended Parnell Peterson as his replacement. Motion by Supr. Shay, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to accept his resignation and recommendation. Chairman Anderson applauded his service to the county. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens to adjourn, 2nd by Supr. Draxler. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Chairman, County Board Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke County Clerk H.