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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 5-10-1983T-9- V ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, May 10, 1983 Courthouse - Hudson 7:00 p.m. Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman INVOCATION: Rev. Arnold Waznik, Christ Lutheran Church, Burkhardt 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 appointments Any other announcements /- Proclamation: June Dairy Month Date of next session - June 14, 1983 (time to be determined by Board) ---- OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Consideration and action on second reading resolutions and ordinances) /,01.,-Res. petitioning State Legislature to amend Senate Bill #83 requesting increase of license fee by 250, to County Clerk's Offices jd52.,,,'Res. setting rate of pay schedule for part-time Deputies 3.,,-Res. creating a new Farm Committee r�4.,® Res. setting up safety programs for each department f S.,.,Res. enacting legislation to eliminate provision to assess all property within 10% of full value yearly or make this provision one of local option es. opposing Reciprocity Agreement on Big Game Licenses ' 7. /Ordinance: Pertaining to dog licenses 8. ,ordinance: rezonement from Ag. to Ag.-Res. (Donovan Arneson), Stanton Township 9. "brdi.nance: rezonement from Ag.-Res. to Comm. (George Sinclear), Somerset Township 10.E Ordinance: denial of rezonement request from Ag.-Res. to Res. (I.H. & Harriet Ei nck innic Township 11. Ardi : Mobile Home Tie -Dom i ,"Annual Report- Division of Corrections, Peter Stacy l,'� EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: T-;z Resolution for Outdoor Recreation Aids - Shower Building at Glen Hills Park �6 7. e­ mergency Resolution: concerning public records law __ 7G Resolution re: Purchase of telephone equipment for Courthouse complex NEW BUSINESS: First Readings of resolutions '2%, Private Industry Council (Employment Training) `3;-.. Finance Committee report - Computer Study Update 1897 Building Committee report 5. Committee and Board reports 6. Farmland Preservation Applications 7. Mileage - Per Diem report CORRESPONDENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT (The above agenda is not necessarily on order of presentation) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday May 10, 1983 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Arnold Waznik, Christ Lutheran Church, Burkhardt. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. Chairman Anderson introduced Parnell Pederson., newly appointed County Board Supervisor, taking the place of former Supr. Merlin Swanson. The members welcomed him with a round of applause. Roll Call by the County Clerk. 31 present. 0 absent. Consideration of the minutes of the last session. Approved by the Board, following a motion by Supr. Stephens, and 2nd by Supr. Lowe. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson read Rules 20 and 22 as follows: Whenever any member wishes 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 two members rise to speak at the same time the Chair shall name the member who is to speak first. 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 Supervisor. In case of objection, such person must have a simple majority consent of the Board. Notice of session has been published in the media throughout the county, as prescribed by law. All guests and members of the press welcomed. Chairman Anderson indicated that the Board would be recessing at 8:00, as publicized for the Personnel and Finance Committees to meet in closed session to discuss a Law Enforcement grievance (per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1). The Chairman announced that re -appointments for committees are being considered at this time, and he requested that any members desiring changes in committee assignments be brought to his atten- tion. The County Clerk read the Proclamation, designating June as Dairy Month in St. Croix County, as recommended by the Agriculture and Extension Education Committee. Motion by Supr. Willink to accept, 2nd by Supr. Dull. Carried. Chairman Anderson requested that the Board consider -meeting as a day session during the June meeting, rather than the previously planned evening meeting. Motion by Supr. Stephens, and 2nd by Supr. Lowe to have June meeting on June 14 at 9:00 a.m. OLD BUSINESS, RESOLUTIONS, Second Readings, ORDINANCES Peter Stacy from the State Divsion of Corrections, reported to the County Board of the activities of his agents in St. Croix County. He indicated that his programs in this county are entirely state funded, and that a unique partnership exists between the county and the State Divsion of Corrections. He reported that there are two Probation Agents in St. Croix, supervising 176 cases. They have collected $21,000.00 in restitution, and compensated the county in the amount of $5,500.00 for rent of office space. The Agents COUNTY BOARD, MAY '83 PAGE-2 have been very active with community presentations. The Correc- tional Center in New Richmond is currently housing 12 residents, who have earned a total of $33,000.00 in wages paid by private employers and public agencies. Residents are responsible for paying room and board, as well as costs for transportations. Mr. Stacy further emphasized that there are no proposed plans at this time to expand services. RESOLUTION #10(83): Petitioning Wisconsin State Legislature to Amend Senate Bill 83, requesting an increase of license fees by 25(', to the County Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. George to adopt, 2nd by Supr. Garske. Motion carried after discussion. Resolution- Setting Rate of Pay Schedule for Parttime Deputies. Motion by Supr. Shay to refer to the Public Protection Committee, and 2nd by Supr. Brown. Following discussion by members, and Sheriff Burke, motion carried. Resolution - Creating New Farm Committee of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. Supr. Evjen, Chairperson of the General Services Committee indicated that her committee wished to send this back to the floor without recommendation. Supr. Nelson moved that the the Committee not be formulated at this time, but be reconsidered in one year. Motion 2nd by Supr. Brown. Amend- ment to motion made by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to postpone this committee until after the April Election of 1984, when there will be new members to consider this. Amendment defeated by Roll Call vote: 22 opposed, 8 in favor. Finance Director, Jim Steel reported that the county is able to receive 22� out of every $1.00, amounting to approximately $88,000.00 in State Shared Taxes, including Farm Revenue. Supervisors, Draxler and S. Peterson spoke in favor of .a separate committee, but did not feel that the change should be made at this time. Motion by Supr. Nelson to modify former motion on the floor, to postpone this decision until the Unified Board has sufficiently studied the separation. 2nd by Supr. Day. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd Supr. Day to amend Supr. Nelson's motion, to request that the Unified Board report on this matter at the August Session. This motion carried, and the main motion, as amended carried. Chairman Anderson re- quested that the District Attorney, Eric Lundell be included in the study of this separation of the Farm Committee. RECESS Chairman Anderson called for a recess at 8:00 for the scheduled joint meeting of Personnel and Finance, and to reconvene at 8:30. OLD BUSINESS, RESOLUTIONS Second Readings, ORDINANCES (Continued) Board reconvened by Chairman Anderson at 8:30 p.m. 1897 Building Committee Report: Supervisor Hop introduced Mr. Bernard Kopp, resident and President of the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce, who addressed the Board as a citizen of St. Croix County. Mr. Kopp stated that he is opposed to tearing down a building that is in excellent condition, and has historical value. He urged support for keeping the building for future use. Applause followed. Supr. Hop introduced Donald Lindquist of Glenn Solsrudd Enterprises, and Mr. Lindquists Engineering Representative of the Cedar Corp. of Menomonie. He discussed his proposal to rehabilitate and adapt the building for community based residential use, as an interim to nursing home care. He requested an extension of six months to conduct a feasibility study, exploring the building's potential for such a plan. Reference was made to an Agreement draft to be negotiated between his company and St. Croix County. His experience COUNTY BOARD, MAY 183 Page-3 with this new concept was discussed, as well as the extensive building his firm has done with Nursing Homes in West Central Wisconsin. Question raised that this concept could perhaps be coordinated with the Community Options Program. HSA Member, Bill Heiting, indicated that this concept in residential housing is one of the priorities being considered at this time. The Engineer from the Cedar Corporation described the building as being in excellent structural shape, with renovating being needed in energy improvements, insulation, and windows. His findings were preliminary at this time, however, he indicated that the blue- prints are available. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to refer this proposal to committee, and to report at the June Session. Motion carried. It was noted that other options are also being considered. RESOLUTION #11(83): Safety Program for St. Croix County government employees. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sias to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 12(83): Enacting legislation to eliminate provision to assess all property within 10% of full value yearly or to make this provision one of local option. Motion by Supr. Lowe, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #13(83): Opposing Reciprocity Agreement on Big Game Licenses between the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Motion carried. ORDINANCE # 72(83): St. Croix County Dog Ordinance. Motion by Supr. Stephens to amend the Ordinance in Section 1 (c), to include any game animal kept in captivity with permission or license from the state. Motion 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Motion to adopt Ordinance as amended carried. ORDINANCE # 73(83): Recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Agricultural -Residential from Agricultural on petition of Donovan Arneson in Stanton Township. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to adopt. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #74(83): Approving Rezoning of Certain Lands Owned by George W. Sinclair from Agricultural -Residential to Commercial in Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Shay to accept. Committee did recommend passage, and also the Township voted in favor of this rezoning. Motion carried by Board. C Ordinance ecommending Denial for Rezonement of Land to Residential from Agricultural -Residential in the Town of Kinnickinnic. Petition of I.H. & Harriet Eiynck. Discussion indicating that the Township was not in favor of this rezonement, and that the land did not pass a Perk Test. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Kelly to adopt. Motion carried. Ordinance recommending Mobile Home Tie -Down for Mobile Homes in the County, with the exception of those in any incorporated Village, Town or City. Zoning and Civil Defense Administrator, Harold Barber reported that a hearing was held, and that everyone affected was notified. Supr. Peterson felt that this was too expensive for many, and that this is an individual decision. Also discussed that this policy would affect not only the safety of mobile home residents, but also those in the surrounding area. Motion by Supr. Lowe;-2nd by Supr. Sias to adopt Ordinance. Roll Call vote showed 13 yes, 18 no. Motion defeated. EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION #14(83): Outdoor Recreation Aids for Glen Hills Park. St. Croix County is seeking aids for construction.of,a shower build- ing at the park. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD, MAY 183 Page-4 RESOLUTION #15(83): Establishing Fees for Reproducing and Trans- cribing Public Records. Concerns recently passed Public Records Law, Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.21 et seq., which mandates that counties provide access to public records in each public office. Based on a study by the District Attorney's and County Board's office, the fee upon a requester of a copy of public record within - such department or office shall be $1.00 for the first copy, and $.10, including sales tax, for each additional copy of that parti- cular public record. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to.adopt.- Motion carried. RESOLUTION #16(83): Authorizing Purchase of Telephone System for Courthouse Complex. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to adopt. Discussion followed including report by Finance Director regarding funding of proposal. Roll Call vote, 31 yes, 0 no. Motion carried, and Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION, First Reading #1: pertains to transferring Juvenile Intake Services to County Social Services Department. To be discussed and acted upon at June Session. COMMITTEE & BOARD REPORTS Chairman Anderson reported on the Employment and Training Act. He indicated that the Private Industry Council (PIC) is replacing the former Manpower Board, and that two members of the Council are from St. Croix County. It will be made up of 9 counties with 17 members. Supr. Best will report in June. Computer Study: Supr. O'Connell. reported that the committee has selected one computer and software company for further consideration, and study. A presentation will be made to Finance on May 24, and then to the June Session of the County Board.. Department Managers will also be available for the June Session. Planning for 1984 Programs of the Office on Aging, Health Center, and Department of Social Services. A planning meeting will be held at the on', -Wednesday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Croix Health Center for budget and planning purposes. County Literature and printing of such was discussed. Supr. O'Keefe suggested that the park literature be all inclusive of the parks in the county, rather than just county parks. Supr. Stephens indicated that this is the plan for the next printing. Civil Defense: Chairman Anderson reported that during the June Session, discussion regarding attendance for the National Civil Defense meeting to be held in Alabama will transpire. The border agreement for crisis relocation between the states of Wisconsin, and Minnesota continues between the state Governors at this time. St. Croix County's plan will be contingent upon the state's plan. Zoning & Parks: The committee reported that there is a possibility that St. Croix County will pursue a solid waste plan with adjoining counties. Supr. O'Keefe suggested that the committee project a long-range plan. Supr. George indicated that the committee is attempting to make a decision about the type of solid waste that the committee will recommend to the County Board, in 60 days. FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS County Clerk Berke received an application from Ivan Hanson, Eau Galle Township. This was referred to Committee. Those referred to state are: Thomas E. Pierson, Rush River; Lawrence 0. Johnson, Pleasant Valley; Glenn Malcein, Baldwin; Wayne A. Schulte, Pleasant Valley; Schulte Brothers, Pleasant Valley; Steven & Janet Holle, Emerald; Richard Germain, Somerset; and, Leland & Arlene Stoddard, Erin Prairie. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to approve as read. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD, MAY -83 Page-5 MILEAGE & PER DIEM Mileage and Per Diem for April: Unified Board: $1,101.60 (for March) Highway Committee: $398.55 County Board Members: $4,859.85 Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Lowe to approve as read. Motion carried. FURTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS, & CORRESPONDENCE Finance Director, Jim Steel reported on the Employee Safety Program in progress in the county. A representative from the risk manage- ment firm is visiting the various departments to discuss training needs. Public Protection Committee: Supr.. Art Best indicated that he was named the Chairperson of the newly formed committee, and Supr. Lowe as the Vice -Chair. The organization of the committee was dis- cussed. It is felt that the committee is running smoothly. WestCAP: Supr. Heebink read a letter to the Board from WestCAP Director, Patrick Herriges, explaining the impact of the Jobs Training Partnership Act in St. Croix County. Effective October 1, 1983, there will no longer be CETA, and the new employment and training program will begin. Currently, a 9-county consortium, represented by the County Board Chairs of the West Central Region is in the process of selecting a Private Industry Council (PIC). Training Session for Farmland Preservation process to be held in the fall, and sponsored by The Town Boards Association and the Resource officeof St. Croix County, as reported by Supr. Draxler. Correspondence: The County Clerk read letters addressed to the Board from State Representatives Harvey Stower and Dick Shoemaker, and State Senator Jim Harsdorf. The correspondence referred to the resolutions regarding Fair Aides, Cabooses, and the Primary Election process. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson Chairman, County Board Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke, County Clerk