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ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 17, 1984
Courthouse - Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
Call to order:
Invocation: Rev. Donald Docken, Bethel Lutheran, Hudson
Pledge of Allegaince 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
Date of next session: March 13, 1984 at 9:00 a.m.
Any other announcements �— ell- c i6L� -LP-
Appointments:
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(Includes consideration and action on second reading resolutions and ordinances)
1. Public Protection report - Law Enforcement re -organization - Supvr. Best �9:15 a.m.)
Review of County Board Rules and Regulations
Review of County Board Committee Rules
Committee and Board reports - Goals, objectives and accomplishments
(� Resolution supporting municipal employers/management positions
6. Resolution expressing opposition to anticipated union proposals
7. Resolution opposing Administrative Rules NR 335.01 through NR 335.06
8. Resolution designating New Richmond News as official St. Croix County Newspaper
9. Resolution regarding composition of Comm. Youth & Family Aids Planning Committee
10. Ordinance re: approval of rezonement request from Ag-Res to Commercial, W. Otto
11. 1897 Building Study - G.,Hop / Status of Building - J. Sherm Peterson
12. Land Use & Resource report - M. Timmerman - 1:15 p.m.
EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS
�l. Resolutions regarding labor settlements - Law Enforcement, Health Center,
Highway, Courthouse, a d the non -represented employees. 5 r a dl �J
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2. Resolutions regarding Solid Waste - Agreement to Cooperate on a Tri County
Economic Feasibility Study ; A Resolution declaring the Cooperation of Pierce
County with Polk and St. -Croix Counties in performing a Tri County Economic
Feasibility Study for a Waste -to -Energy Incinerator System; and A Resolution
declaring the intent of Pierce County to implement a Feasible Area Wide Waste
Management System.
3- RPsolution dlonGo "�"
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NEW BUSINESS:
any introductions of new employees - 1:10 p.m. (.j�ne.s.,_Welsch, Public Health Nursing
rvice Director; _Deborah F-au-son, County Librarian; Lynn Anderson, Assistant Planner;
,,and Harley Stark, Assistant District Attorney.) Updating of of 1968 Resolution - Publishing e Z n & Facsimile Ballot Notices
Report from the WI Counties Association -q. cPec?erson
Introduction of St. Croix County 4-H Dairy Judging Team - 3:15 p.m. - Supervisors
V. Dull, Ag. & Univ. Extension Committee and V. Nelson, Unified Board
Farmland Preservation Applications(?'.0114-)
Mileage and Per Diem Report
FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS
Correspondence
Announcements
Adjournment
(The above agenda is not necessarily in the order of presentation)
The Finance & Building Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. to approve insurance
bids and the Univ. i?xt. Office Lelephonc system request along with a brief
update on building and maintenance matters. � : 6--V
'��''*�'` The Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee will meet at 4-24 5- p.m.
for the purpose of openi.n}; Lruck hi.ds for ri Lr.uck for Glen Hills izirk.
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session
Tuesday, January 17, 1984
County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present.
Roll Call by County Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent.
Consideration of minutes of the November Regular Session. Motion by Supr.
O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve. Motion carried.
Clerk read Rules 20 and 22 respectfully. 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. Announcement of Recognition Dinner for former Super-
visor O'Keefe, sponsored by the City of Hudson for his service, to
be held on Thursday, January 19. Chairman Anderson announced to
the Board the resignation of J. Huenink to the Federated Library
Board. Recommendation to replace with Wm. Heiting, Hudson. Motion
by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to appoint Heiting to the
Federated Library Board, effective immediately. Motion carried.
Chairman reported that Supr. Evjen replaced Supr. Lowe to member-
ship of the County Library Board, effective November. Date of next
session to be March 13, 1984.
OLD BUSINESS Emergency -Resolutions
Supr. Garske, Chairman of Personnel Committee reported on the
status of the labor negotiations. He presented discussion on four
bargaining units, namely Law Enforcement, Courthouse, Highway and
Health Center. He reported that Social Services elected to have
two bargaining units, a distinction between professional, and non
professional. He presented an analysis of Bargaining Unit Settle-
ments for 1984 and 1985, as follows: Law Enforcement, representing
23 employees, with a dollar cost increase in 1984 of $20,244, to
$23,478 in 1985; Courthouse, representing 31 employees, with a dollar
cost increase of $24,954 in 1984 to $19,032 in 1985; Highway, repre-
senting 57 employees, with a dollar cost increase of $55,045 in 1984
to $56,197 in 1985; Health Center, representing 131 employees, with
a dollar cost increase of $66,729 in 1984 to $74,124 in 1985. All
contracts settled on the basis that the county will assume 88/ of
any increased premiums for health insurance.
Discussion. Labor Negotiator Koop addressed questions regarding
arbitration, formula for total costs of contracts, health insurance,
comparable counties, and comparison with the private sector.
RESOLUTION #1(84): Approving St. Croix County Law Enforcement
Employees Local 622, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauf-
fers, Warehousmen, and Helpers of America Contract Agreement.
RESOLUTION #2(84): Approving St. Croix Health Center Employees Local
2721, AFSCME #40 Contract Agreement.
RESOLUTION #3(84): Approving St. Croix County Highway Employees
Local 576, AFSCME #40 Contract Agreement.
RESOLUTION #4(84): Approving St. Croix County Courthouse Employees
Local 576-B, AFSCME #40 Contract Agreement.
RESOLUTION #5(84): Regarding the Salary Agreement for non -represent-
ed County Employees.
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Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to approve all union con-
tracts as presented. Roll Call vote: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Applause to Personnel Committee, Personnel Specialist D. Kathan, and
Labor Negotiator T. Koop for their efforts.
Review of County Board Rules and Regulations: Supr. Evjen, Chairman
of General Services, continued a review of the board rules and regu-
lations from the December Session. She reported that the committee
is studying the duties of the Finance Committee further. She indicated
that the cost for lodging, an allowable of $30 per night is sufficient,
based on a study which showed that accommodations are available at
that rate. This rate information for the Madison and Milwaukee area
is on file in the Clerk's office. Supr. Evjen requested that Sheriff
Burke review the composition and purpose of the User Board, a com-
mittee which originated in 1982, as part of Public Protection. He
recommended that the user group be reactivated with the following
composition: representatives from Sheriff's Dept., representative
from Police Department, representative from Fire Dept., Emergency
Medical Services, County Emergency Government, nurse in emergency
medical, doctor, and two or three county board members. General
Services referred this back to Public Protection and Emergency
Services to study structure and to create new resolution.
Discussion of the question of having the committees of Highway and
Social Services as elected or appointed. General Services requested
that the Board take action on this matter. Motion by Supr. Stephens,
2nd by Supr. Brown to postpone motion until the March Session in
order for the District Attorney to study this further.
Public Protection Committee: Supr. Best, Chairman introduced the
committee and an organizational chart of the merger of law enforcement,
to become effective February 1. He explained how the positions were
filled, and that First Deputy Roe will be heading Primary Services.
A meeting is planned to review each position and to develop a new
schedule. The position of Court Officer will be filled in July.
Further discussion regarding the St. Croix County law enforcement
services radio numbers to be implemented February 1. Sheriff Burke
also discussed with the Board the potential need for additional jail
space in the next 4-8 years. He recommended that representatives
from the Board attend a planning session, sponsored by the Federal
Department of Corrections this summer in Colorado Springs, to begin
developing strategy for long-range jail space needs. Chairman Anderson
recommended that Finance and Public Protection Committees study this
matter further. Communications Chief T'Kach indicated to the Board
that since the inception of the Emergency Communications Center in
1979, the workload has increased by almost 50%, and that dial code 911 has
been expanded into most areas in the county. Approximately 200
alarms are now being monitored. He reported that a consultant
has conducted a detailed study of the alarm monitoring system, and
recommends that this should go to the private sector. Further
study of this matter referred to Public Protection and Emergency
Services Committees. Discussion.
Continued review of county board rules and regulations. Referring
to "duties of committees," the following committees had proposed
changes. Question to include regional planning as a part of the
Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee; add variance
clause to the duties and responsibilities of the Zoning Adjustment
Board; Chairman Anderson indicated some shortcoming in attendance
by Public Protection and Communications tomH.uman!Services. Supr. Evjen
referred to First Reading Resolution, reinstating Job Service to the
Human Services Coordinating Committee; Civil Defense and Emergency
Government Committee should be changed from 3 members to 2 members
from County Board; Affirmative Action to be referred to Personnel
Committee for further clarification; Library Board to be studied
further, with recommendation to be presented in March; question of
Land Use Committee, regarding its functions and purpose. Chairman
referred to General Services for further study. Motion by Supr. Hop,
2nd by Supr. Peterson to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried.
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SESSION RECONVENED
OLD BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS
Session called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call vote: 28
present, 3 absent. Introduction of new county employees to the
Board. Supr. O'Connell introduced Agnes Welsch, Public Health
Nursing Service Director. She presented various aspects of public
health, and projected goals for the agency. Supr. Evjen introduced
Debbie Paulson, County Librarian She discussed the mail -a -book
service and library loan program. District Attorney Lundell intro-
duced Harley Stark, Assistant District Attorney, and lst Assistant
in Civil Law. He discussed his experience in corporate law. Supr.
George introduced Lynn Anderson, Assistant County Planner. She
presented goals and objectives in the planning office. Applause
by Supervisors, welcoming the new employees.
Supr. Evjen continued presentation to -review-County Board Revised Rules
and Regulations. Regarding Rule 18, voting. Supr. Timmerman request-
ed that the reasons for abstaining on a vote, be researched further
for clarification. Question regarding precedence of motions.
Discussion. Supr. Evjen commended for General Service's efforts
with this extensive review and revision.
Committee Reports: Report by Supr. R. Peterson regarding status of
the move of Juvenile Intake to Social Services. He will report in
March concerning the Job Training Partnership Act. Supr. Dull
reported on the various aspects and goals of the Agriculture and
Extension office proposed for 1984. Supr. Willink reported that
the Land Conservation Committee has added a permanent secretarial
position in the office. The Upper Willow Priority Watershed Project
is progressing into its third year, of an 8-year plan.
Supr. Stephens reported for Finance Committee. He proposed a plan
to have a pre -budget prepared before it comes to the committee.
Discussion. Supr. George reported that the Comprehensive Zoning and
Parks Committee has contracted with Beck Consultants to conduct
the feasibility study for the solid waste project. He indicated
that the grant for the study has been submitted to the state. The
advisory committee is meeting regularly.
Chairman Anderson reported for the Wisconsin Counties Association,
regarding Wisconsin Statutes 111.70. This refers to Binding
Arbitration Repeal and Right to Strike. He indicated that a
delegation from St. Croix County will be attending this lobbying
effort in Madison on February 14 at the Capitol. Supr. Evjen reported
that a special emphasis of the Council on Aging is to reduce the
isolation of the elderly.
Report by Chairman Garske, Personnel Committee regarding new position
in the Clerk of Courts office. Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr.
Speer to accept the new position of Deputy Clerk of Court, and to
transfer $14,285.00 from the General Fund to Clerk of Court budget.
Roll Call vote: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Supr. Nelson discussed extensively the long range plan for the
Unified Board. Session recessed for afternoon break. Session
reconvened, at which time Supr. Dull, Agriculture and Extension
Committee introduced the members of the 4-H Dairy Judging Team, who
received national recognition as champion team. The special
guest speakers were coaches, Bob Zwald and Chuck Kruschke; and team
members, Allen Cowles, Troy Kamm, and Thad Kamm. The team will
travel internationally this summer. Supr. Nelson. proposed that the
county farm provide a select calf to be used for the team's contest
in the international competition. Motion by Supr. Stephens., 2nd by
Supr. Kelly to accept the proposal. Motion carried. Applause to
the group for their presentation to the Board.
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Supr. Timmerman presented to the Board a report on Land Use and
Resources. In addition to a detailed description of Ag Zoning
Progress in St. Croix County, he encouraged a good working relation-
ship within the County Board as Land Use and Resource plans are
proposed in the county. Clerk read correspondence dated January 4,
from B. Berg, Chairman of the Land Conservation Board. The letter
indicated that the Land Conservation Board reviewed and certified a
zoning map for the Town of Rush River on November 30, as part of
the St. Croix County Exclusive Agricultural Zoning Ordinance. Berg
congratulates St. Croix County and Town of Rush River for their
efforts "to preserve Wisconsin's valuable farmland resource." Board
applauded Supr. Timmerman for his efforts in farmland preservation.
RESOLUTION #6(84): Supporting Municipal Employers/Management
Positions. Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. Brown to adopt.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #7(84): Expressing Opposition to Anticipated Union
Proposals. Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to adopt.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #8(84): Opposing Administrative Rules NR. 335.01. through
NR 335.66, Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to accept.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #9(84): Designating The New Richmond News as the Official
St. Croix County Newspaper. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Heebink
to approve. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 10(84): Regarding Composition, etc, of the Community
Youth and Family Aids Planning Committee. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson,
2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #88(84): Recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to
Commercial from Agricultural -Residential. Pertains to petition of W.
Otto, Town of Richmond. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Kelly
to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #11(84): Regarding Implementation of Waste -to -Energy
Project as part of a tri-county system or as a single -county system.
Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Best to approve. Motion
carried.
Report by Clerk regarding updating of 1968 Resolution "Changing
Rates of Newspapers Publishing Elections and Facsimile Ballot
Notices." The rate to be determined annually per formula based
on figure from the Dept. of Administration, State Bureau of Procure-
ment and Printing. Newspapers affected are as follows: Baldwin
Bulletin, Glenwood City Tribune, Central St. Croix News, Hudson Star
Obaerver, New Richmond News, Woodville Leader, and River Falls
Journal. Discussion. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Brown
to approve. Motion carried.
Continuation of Committee Reports. Supr. Day discussed the status
of Highway Safety. Supr. Heebink reported that WestCAP is coordinat-
ing a new weatherization program, Nec/Tec. Supr. Kelly reported
that Health Systems Agency is currently evaluating needs of hospitals
interested in home care. Chairman Anderson requested that Supr.
Kelly remain as the representative to the HSA, until replacement
is appointed. Supr. Pederson reported that the Health Committee
is developing an awareness program of county's health services, as a
long-range project.
Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors: Total Amount Paid-
$5,574.67; Unified Board: Total Amount Paid-$278.40; Highway
Committee: Total Amount Paid-$487.80. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by
Supr. Day to approve. Motion carried.
COUNTY BOARD -January '84
Page-5 Amending Resolution No.18(82) with respect to respresentatives
`.ion St. Croix County Human Services Coordinating Committee
First Reading Resolutionlreferred to members for action in March.
Correspondence dated January 10, from P. Stacey, Division of Correc-
tions, read by Clerk. Letter expressed his appreciation to the
Board for the county's work in remodeling new office space for his
staff. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Ann Berke
St. Croix County Clerk