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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-13-1983t AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORSI`'�,t 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 1983 Courthouse - Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER: e'4 i }' INVOCATION: Rev. Roger Trinity Lutheran, Hudson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: tp 0 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ,s ANNOUNCEMENTS:' ' Reading of Rule 20 - Debate, and Rule 22 - Address th Board /Sr Notice of meeting - published as prescribed by law in media of County Welcome to all Guests and Press Date for next session: January 10, 198 at 9:00 a.m. APPOINTMENTS: U-, OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: '72- 4 1`ze �L,Cy,'A ` �v (Includes consideration and action on second reading resolutilors and ordinances) BLand Conservation Committee - Approval of Annual Plan for 1984 - Possible re -consideration regarding rezonement request - Township of Kinnickinnic 2:00 p.m Review of County Board Rules and Regulations 4la-A,/ WReview of Standing and Elected Committee Rules and Regulations �?C14 (Review of Labor Negotiations Process 1_/Gc,P Review of Personnel Policies NEW BUSINESS: % 1� "presentation by St. Croix County 4-H Queen, Terry Keller 3:30 p.m. 13 Z pdate on WI Employment and Training Partnership Act --Marilyn McCarty 1:15 p.m. Committee and Board Reports - Goals, objectives and accomplishments Farmland Preservation Applications, - Mileage and Per Diem Reporta- FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS Correspondence Announcements Adjounment (The above agenda is not neccessarily in the order of presentation) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Special Session Tuesday, December 13, 1983 9:00 A.M. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Rev. Roger Stoehr, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 25 present, 6 excused absences. Consideration of minutes of the November 15 Regular Session. Clerk indicated that the following corrections per response from the Supervisors. Reference the matter of merged law enforcement budget, to read Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to approve the deletion of $3600.00 from the Sheriff's budget, and $6400.00 from the High- way Patrol budget. Reference the Building and Remodeling Project to read Supr. S. Peterson, rather than Supr. R. Peterson. Reference Highway Commissioner Election to add, Thomas O'Keefe officially elected Highway Commissioner. Reference rezoning re- quest, to read Supr. George rather than Supr. Anderson, explained to the residents the process to be utilized for hearing the two viewpoints, and directed Supr. Kelly,to introduce Attorney Gavic, representing the opposition to the proposed ordinance. Reference also to the rezoning request, to add, Presentation regarding rezoning made Supr. George, Chairman of the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS Chairman Anderson read Rules 20 and 22 respectfully: "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 the session has been published in the media of the County as prescribed by law. Welcome by Chairman Anderson to all guests and representatives of the press. Chairman Anderson made the following appointments to committees: Supr. Giese appoint- ed- to the Public Protection Committee; Supr_ Bailey appointed to the Emergency Services Committee, and Solid Waste Advisory Committee; and, Supr. Heebink appointed to the Highway Committee. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Day to accept appointments. Motion carried. Announcements by County Clerk Berke regarding distribution of dog tags to the respective municipalities, and the campaign registration process being utilized for County Board Supervisors. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS, First Readings Review of Labor Negotiations Process: Supr. Speer introduced Debbie Kathan, Personnel Specialist, and Thomas Koop, County Labor Negotiator to the Supervisors. Koop present- ed the strategies and current status of the unions, as well as commended the Personnel Committee for their efforts in the labor negotiation process. He discussed the matter of permissive subjects of bargaining in relationship to the Law Enforcement, Courthouse, Highway, and Health Center contracts. Reference was made to the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) as well as State Statutes. Contract with Social Services is pending since union affiliation is undecided. Koop indicated that Mr. McCormick, repre- sentative of WERC will act as the mediator during a meeting in January. COUNTY BOARD -December 183 Page-2 Points for consideration in settling with the union contracts include the matters of 1-financial ability to pay; 2-comparable communities and/or counties; 3-equalized valu- ation of the comparable communities and/or counties, emphasizing the use of the median wage; rather than the average wage. Consideration also being given to the surveys con- ducted by the Wisconsin County Boards Association; 4-cost of living or overall compensa- tion to employees; and 5-changes through the process of arbitration. He also discussed the non-contractural positions in relation to the union employees. Discussion. Matters of equal pay for equal worth, merit pay system, and adjustments discussed. In summary, Koop anticipated that the settlement with most union contracts would be sometime in January. Land Conservation Committee: Supr. Dull introduced County Conservationist Charles hristiansen to the members, to discuss in further detail the 1984 Annual Plan for Land Conservation. He outlined the goals for 1984, and emphasized the cooperative efforts being maintained with applicable agencies in the county. Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to recommend the adoption of the 1984 Annual Plan for Land Conservation. Discussion. Supr. R. Peterson questioned the matter of long range planning with respect to land conservation. Christiansen indicated that the Land Conservation Committee and County Board have the final say with respect to decision regarding land conservation matters. Supr. Timmerman mentioned consideration be given to an awards banquet for persons deserving such recognition in land conservation. Motion carried to adopt the 1984 Land Conservation Plan. RESOLUTION, First Reading: Supporting Municipal Employers/Management Positions. RESOLUTION, First Reading: Expressing Opposition to Anticipated Union Proposals. Chairman Anderson referred resolutions for consideration and action during the January Session, as reviewed by the Personnel Committee. Review of Personnel Policies: Personnel Specialist Debra Kathan presented to the Board a review of the Personnel Policies, and addressed questions from the members. She indi- cated that the "Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual" was distributed to all emp{/oyees, per instruction of the Personnel Committee. She indicated that the Personnel Office is currently, in the process of consolidating files from the outlying offices in the county, to become permanent files, maintained in the courthouse. Discussion regarding the personnel policies and procedures. Questions referred to the matters of statement of maternity leave of absence, emergency absences and shut down of facilities, travel expense reimbursement, vacation leave in relationship to different union contracts, and placement of ads for position openings. Motion by Supr. O'Connell,2nd by Supr. Spalding to refer to General Services for further study the matter of representation from the Health Committee to the Personnel Committee. Show of hands: 13 yes, 11 no. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson requested that Supervisors, and Departments direct questions regarding personnel matters to the Personnel Committee and Personnel Office. Supr. Evjen, Chairman of the General Services Committee presented a review of the County Board Rules and Regulations; and, the Standing and Elected Committee Rules and Regula- tions. Discussion by board members regarding committee meetings, and travel expenses. Motion by Supr. Timmerman, 2nd by Supr. George to increase the lodging from $30.00 to $40.00 per night. Motion defeated. Chairman Anderson referred this matter for additional consideration to the General Services Committee for possible action at the next session. Reference was made to the matters of travel allowance advances for county board mem- bers and employees, recording of the minutes, the election process of the County Board Chairman, and Vice -Chairman, etc. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to recess for lunch. Motion carried. SESSION RECONVENED OLD BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS Session called to order by Chairman Anderson: 28 present, 3 excused absences. Refer- ence to the matter of new business, transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Building Outlay Fund per recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to transfer funds, not in excess of $10,000, from the General Fund to Building Outlay for remodeling project proposed in the Clerk of Court's Office. Roll Call Vote: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD -December 183 Page-3 Chairman Anderson introduced Marilyn McCarty, the representative from St. Croix County vocational system, on the Private Industry Council (PIC), and the Job Training Partnership Act (JPTA). She indicated that JTPA is intended as a replacement for the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) as inacted in October 1983. She pointed out that Chairman Anderson is the County Board Chairman representing St. Croix County in the nine -county district, and has been involved in the implementation process of JTPA. The act mandates that 40-501/6 of the monies be spent for youth pro- grams, and the remainder to be spent in projects involving unskilled adults. This would also include the economically disadvantaged, and disabled persons. The emphasis of JPTA is the private sector's role in employment and training. The federal government granted $600,000.00 commencing in the next six months. This money is being distributed equitably to the nine -county district, for worthwhile projects. She indicated that the funding is being made available to businesses and prospective busi- nesses, who are in need of funds to assist with training. PIC encourages the cooperative efforts of agencies within the district. Discussion. At the request of Supr. Lowe, McCarty also presented information regarding the New Richmond Campus of the Wisconsin Indian - head Technical Institute, in her capacity of Campus Administrator. Discussion. The mem- bers commended her efforts with JTPA and WITI. Discussion regarding the matter of rezonement of Kinnickinnic Township to Farmland Preser- vation Exclusive Agriculture. Reference made to letter dated December 7, 1983 from the Town of Kinnickinnic, requesting a referendum in the Spring Election to decide the rezon- ing matter. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. George to remove the matter of rezoning of the Town of Kinnickinnic from the table of the November 15 Regular County Board Session. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Sias to return the matter of rezonement to the town of Kinnickinnic. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr_ Kelly to amend the motion as follows. If upon the action, rezoning is in favor of Farmland Preservation, Exclusive Agriculture, that no further cost be returned to the Town of Kinnickinnic. Amendment carried. Motion as amended carried. Discussion. Town Chairman Iverson requested clarification of the procedure utilized. District Attorney Lundell indicated that the matter of a referendum in the town is advisory, and not necessarily binding. The results of the referendum would be referred to the Zoning Committee and then to the full County Board for approval. Supr. Timmerman indicated that this matter of rezoning was approved unanimously by the State Land Conser- vation Board. Continuation of the review of the County Board Rules and Regulations; and, the Standing and Elected Committee Rules and Regulations. Discussion regarding elected and appoint- ed committes. District Attorney Lundell explained that only one committee, namely High- way, is to be elected per Wisconsin Statute, and that all others are optional, and need not necessarily be elected. Supr. Evjen indicated that this matter is being reviewed in General Services. Discussion regarding the procedure utilized for processing dog damage claims, duties of the Special Building Committee in relationship to the Finance Committee, duties of the Highway and Bridges Committee, duties of the Personnel Committee in relationship to the Personnel Committee, and other matters. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr_ George requesting that General Services consider the reorganization of Public Protection Committee to place Emergency Services Committee as a committee in itself. Discussion. Motion carried. Supr. Best commended the General Services for their efforts with the review of the rules and regulations. Chairman Anderson recommended that all matters not discussed this session regarding rules and regulations be continued during the January Session. Session recessed for afternoon break. Session reconvened, and Supr. Dull introduced 4-H Interim Youth Agent, Kathy Mangru and, Terry Keller, St. Croix County 4-H Queen. Mangru discussed with the Board the many aspects of 4-H and Extension in the county, and the royalty program. She indicated that Terry Keller, daughter of Peter and Carol Keller, St. Joseph was selected from other candidates this fall, based on her outstanding leadership role in 4-H. Terry shared her experiences as a member of 4-H and mentioned the many activities that she has participated in through this opportunity. The Board commended her for her accomplishments. Report by Supr. George, Chairman of the Zoning Committee regarding the status of the Solid Waste Feasibility Study. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Day that the Board consider the following recommendation of the Zoning Committee. To consider appointing Supr. R. Peterson and Supr. George, with alternate being Supr. Kelly, as the representatives for St. Croix County to the Tri-county Solid Waste Committee; and , that the Board grant permission to the County Planner to apply for the grant for the feasibility study. Discussion. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD -December 183 Page-4 Farmland Preservation Applications: Applications referred to the state as approved by the Land Conservation Committee, as follows: Klanderman, Town of Baldwin; Jackelen, Town of Forest and Springfield; Buhr, Town of Forest; Volkmann, Town of Glenwood; Kiekhofer, Town of Emerald; Ferguson, Town of Richmond; and, Dorn -Hof, Inc., Town of Hammond. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to approve applications. Motion carried. Report by Supr. Stephens regarding the matter of a provision to replace the vacant position on the committee which was formed during the merger of Juvenile Intake with Social Services. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Speer to accept the nomination of Supr. R. Peterson for this appointment. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: Report by the County Clerk. County Board of Supervisors: Total Amount Paid- 6,459.75; Unified Board: Total Amount Paid=$.°'987100;. Highway Committee: Total Amount Paid-$309.60. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to approve per diems -as submitted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #55(83): Requiring St. Croix County Board of Supervisors and its Committees to use the Term "Chairman" instead of "Chairperson." Motion by Supr. -Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to approve. Motion carried. Supr. Timmerman suggested to the board the matter of a class being offered at the Uni- versity of River Falls beginning January 12, regarding parliamentary procedure. Motion by Supr. Heebink, 2nd by Supr. George to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk