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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-17-1984ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 17, 1984 at 9:00 a.m. COURTHOUSE - HUDSON Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman INVOCATION: Pastor Gokey, Assemblies of God, NewRichmond PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Clerk OATH OF OFFICE: By Judge + ROLL CALL: By Clerk CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION: ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Reading of Rule 20 - Debate, and Rule 22 - Address the Board 2. Notice of meeting - published as prescribed in media of County 3. Welcome to all Guests and Press 4. Date of next session: May 8, 1984 5. Proclamation encouraging the use of the libraries throughout St, Croix County 1--6. Any further announcements Chairman appoints two tellers for election of officers Chairman will announce (per WI Statute 59.05) that the next order of business will be the election of a permanent Chairman of the Board for a two year term. Vice -Chairman will call for nominations from the floor. Upon the election of a County Board Chairman, who will take the chair at this time, the Vice Chairman will be elected. ELECTION OF ELECTED COMMITTEES: 1. Finance & Building 2. Public Protection 3. Highway 41. Social Services 5. Ag. & University Extension and Education/Land Conservation *** Elected Committees may meet during Board session to elect officers for the Committees OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Including consideration and action on second reading resolutions and ordinances) 1. Resolution recommending Razing the 1897 Building at Health Center 11:00 a.m. :-'Ordinance recommending approval for rezonement request H. & M. Rohl (Town of Troy) from Agricultural to Ag.-Residential) w,,- Ordinance recommending denial for rezonement request T. Lovick (Town of Somerset) 4. Report on rifle range - Baldwin D'tPARTMENTAL ANNUAL REPORTS- - - - 1:15 p.m. EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Resolution approving the local government pooled investment fund as a County depository Resolution regarding printing and publishing of County Board proceedings Resolutions regarding tax deeded properties/to execute deeds to successful bidders NEW BUSINESS: Elected Officials salaries Committee reports Mileage & Per Diem for March Farmland Preservation Applications FIRST READING RESOLUTIONS: CORRESPONDENCE: ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD ADJOURNMENT ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday, April 17, 1984 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Silent invocation by all present. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Clerk Berke distributed the Official Certificate of Election (recorded in the official minutes) to the members, certifying their term as County Board Supervisor, commencing April 17, 1984 and expiring in April, 1986. The Honorable Judge John Bartholomew performed the Oath of Office ceremony. He extended his personal welcome to all the newly elected Board members. The Supervisors attested their duties to the office, as witnessed by the Judge and the County Clerk. Chairman Anderson thanked Judge Bartholomew. Roll Call by County Clerk: 31 present, 0 absent. Consideration of the minutes of the March Regular Session. Motion by Supr. Timmerman, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to accept the minutes. Clarification by Supr. Bailey regarding the rezonement petition of T. Lovick, to include "Lovick's attorney wished to present a refined proposal at another public hearing to clarify the position of the petitioner." Minutes approved as corrected, following motion. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Anderson 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 the Chairman to all guests and representatives of the press. The next regular session will be held May 8, 1984. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Best to schedule evening meetings for the months of May, June and August. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Best to amend mo- tion to schedule evening meetings for May and June, and in July if a. meeting is called; to plan a day meeting in August if a July meeting is not scheduled. Motion carried to amend. Amended motion carried. The May 8th meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. The Clerk read the Proclamation designating "National Library Week in St. Croix County," as April 8-14. Motion by Supr. Lowe, 2nd by Supr. Hop to adopt. Motion carried. Announcement of quarterly Inter -County Coordinating Committee Meeting, hosted by St. Croix County to be held on April 24 at the Coachman Supper Club, Baldwin at 9:00 a.m. The University Extention and Wisconsin Counties Association will host a workshop for new and continuing County Board Supervisors simultaneously. Board members were encouraged to attend one or both of the meetings. The Wisconsin Counties Association 1984 District Meeting, West Central District, will be held on May 2 at the Holiday Inn in Eau Claire, commencing at 10:00 a.m. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Chairman Anderson appointed Supervisors Spalding and Plourde to act in the capacity of tellers for the election of officers and committees. Supr. Brown requested that nominees be given the opportunity to address the Board and speak on his or her behalf as a candidate for committees. Chairman Anderson announced that the next order of business would be to elect a Chairman for the next two year term. Supr. Anderson placed his name in nomination for the position of County Board Chairman, with Supr. Meinke COUNTY BOARD -April 184 Page-2 presiding over the Board. Supr. Meinke called for nominations three times. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Brown to close nominations, and cast a unanimous ballot for Supr. Anderson. Motion carried, and Supr. Anderson elected as Chairman for a two-year term. Chairman Anderson expressed his appreciation to the members for their support, and pledged to continue service to the county. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN The next order of business was the .election of the Vice -Chairman for a two- year term. Supr. Sias nominated Supr. Meinke to serve as Vice -Chairman. Supr. Kelly nominated Supr. Stephens to the position of Vice -Chairman. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to close nominations. A secret ballot was cast, resulting in vote totals: Supr. Meinke, 20 votes; Supr. Stephens, 11 votes. Supr. Meinke elected as Vice -Chairman for the next two- year term. He thanked the Board for their support, and promised to continue to the best of his ability, ELECTION OF COMMITTEES Chairman Anderson referred to the Roberts Rules of Order, and County Board Rules and Regulations for proper order of business for election of committees. Supr. Evjen, Chairman of General Services, instructed members. FINANCE -Two -Year Term (1984-86) 4 members Nominations were in order for Finance Committee. Supr. Stephens nominated Supr. S. Peterson; Supr.,Peterson nominated_ Supr. O'Connell; Supr..Dorsey nomin- ated Supr. Stephens; Supr. Browne,nomins,ted Supr.._Nelsdn.; Supr. Sias nominated Supr. Spalding; and, Supr,.George-nominated Supr. Kelly. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd. b.y''Supr. Hop to close nominations. Motion carried. Supr. Brown was asked to replace Supr. Spalding as teller in this election, since Supr. Spalding was one of the nominees. Ballots were distributed, and members were instructed to vote for no more than four nominees. The elec- tion tally results were: Supr. S. Peterson, 28; Supr. Stephens,, 27 Supr. O'Connell, 24; Supr. Nelson, 20; Supr. Kelly, 14; Supr. Spalding, 9. Chair- man Anderson announced the members of the Finance�Bldg. and Bond Committee: Suprs. S. Peterson, Stephens, O'Connell, and Nelson. The Chairman is a standing mem- ber of the committee. PUBLIC PROTECTION -Two -Year Term (1984-86) 5 members Nominations were in order for Public Protection Committee. Supr. Brown nominated Supr. Lowe; Supr. Nelson nominated Supr. Giese; Supr. Day nominated Supr. Speer; Supr. R. Peterson nominated Supr. Plourde; Supr. Dorsey nomin- ated Supr. George; Supr. Hop nominated Supr. Spalding; Supr. Lowe nominated Supr. Best; Supr. Timmerman nominated Supr. Bailey; and, Supr. Stephens nominated Supr. Pederson. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to close nominations. Motion carried. Speeches given by nominees. Ballots were distributed and members were asked to vote for no more than five nominees. The election tally results were: Supr. Speer, 23; Supr. Plourde. 19; Supr. George, 19; Supr. Spalding. 19; Supr. Best, 17; Supr. Bailey. 16; Supr. Giese, 14; Supr. Pederson, 14; and, Supr. Lowe, 12. Chair_= man Anderson announced the members of the Public Protection Committee: Super- visors Speer, Plourde, George, Spalding, and Best. HIGHWAY -Two —Year Term (1984-86) 5 members Nominations were in order for Highway Committee. Supr. George nominated Supr. Meinke; Supr. Draxler placed himself in nomination; Supr. Spalding nominated Supr. Hop; Supr. Willink nominated Supr. Heebink; Supr. Plourde nominated Supr. Becker; Supr. Timmerman nominated Supr. Day; Supr. Stephens nominated Supr. COUNTY BOARD -April 184 Page-3 Bailey; Supr. Nelson nominated Supr. Giese; and, Supr. Brown placed himself in nomination. Motion by Supr. Sias. 2nd by Supr. Stephens to close the nominations. Motion carried. Speeches given by nominees. Ballots were distributed and members were asked to vote for no more than 5 nominees. 'The results of the first tally were: Supr. Meinke, 26; Supr. Heebink. 24; Supr. Hop. 23; Supr. Day, 19; Supr. Draxler, 15; Supr. Bailey, 13; Supr. Becker. 10; Supr. Giese. 10; and, Supr. Brown, 6. Chairman Anderson announced that the following received a majority vote: Supervisors Meinke, Heebink, Hop. and Day. A second ballot was distributed and cast seeking a majority vote for the remaining member. Tally results were: Supr. Draxler. 9; Supr. Becker. 8; Supr. Bailey. 7; Supr. Giese. 5; and, Supr. Brown. 2. Nominees Brown and Giese withdrew their names from the nominees. A third ballot was cast, and results were: Supr. Draxler, 13; Supr. Becker, 11; and, Supr. Bailey, 7. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sias to clarify the election procedure before the results of the 4th ballot are tallied. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Brown stating that if there is not a majority which elects with the 4th ballot, that the top vote getter of the fifth ballot is the winner. Two-thirds vote was not received, and therefore motion defeated. Motion by Supr. Kelly, 2nd by Supr. Sias to sus- pend the rules, and vote on the fifth ballot for the two top vote getters of the fourth ballot. Two-thirds vote received, and motion carried. Results of the 4th ballot: Supr. Draxler, 13; Supr. Becker, 12; and, Supr. Bailey, 6. Fifth ballot distributed, and members voted for Supervisors Draxler and Becker. Results tallied were: Supr. Draxler, 18, and Supr. Becker, 13. The top vote getter was Supr. Draxler. Chairman Anderson announced the members of the Highway Committee: Supervisors Meinke, Heebink, Hop, Day and Draxler. SOCIAL SERVICES -Two -Year Term (1984-86) 5 members Nominations in order for Social Services Committee. Supr. O'Connell nomin- ated Supr. R. Peterson; Supr. George nominated Supr. Bailey; Supr. Lowe nominated Supr. Sias; Supr. Nelson nominated Supr. Pederson; Supr. Stephens nominated Supr. Sweitzer; Supr. Brown nominated Supr. Evjen; and, Supr. Dull nominated Supr. Timmerman. Supr. Timmerman withdrew his name as a nominee. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to close nominations. Motion carried. Speeches given by nominees. Ballots were distributed and members were asked to vote for no more than five nominees. The election tally results were: Supr. R. Peterson, 31; Supr. Pederson, 28; Supr. Sweitzer, 28; Supr. Bailey, 24; Supr. Evjen, 22; and, Supr. Sias, 16. Chairman Anderson announced the members of the Social Services Committee: Supervisors R. Peterson, Pederson, Sweitzer, Bailey and Evjen. AGRICULTURE AND UNIVERSITY EXTENSION -Two -Year Term (1984-86) 4 members Nominations in order for Agriculture and University Extension Committee. Supr. O'Connell nominated Supr. Brown; Supr. Stephens nominated Supr. Dorsey; Supr. Hop nominated Supr. Willink; Supr. R. Peterson nominated Supr. Dull; Supr. S. Peterson nominated Supr. Timmerman; and, Supr. Nelson nominated Supr. Giese. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Garske to close nomina- tions. Motion carried. Speeches given by nominees. Ballots were distributed and members were asked to vote for no more than four nominees. The election tally results were: Supr. Dorsey, 29; Supr. Willink, 26; Supr. Dull, 26; Supr. Giese, 16; Supr. Timmerman, 15; and, Supr. Brown, 8. Chairman Anderson announced the members of Agriculture and Extension: Supervisors Dorsey, Willink, Dull and Giese. The Chairman is a standing member of the committee. Chairman Anderson asked the Board members to notify him of any resignations, and/or anyone that is overburdened with committee work. Priorities should be directed to the Chair. COUNTY BOARD -April 184 Page-4 OLD BUSINESS, Resolutions RESOLUTION 115(84): Recommending Razing of the 1897 Building. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. George to approve resolution as presented. Discus- sion. Supr. Hop reported that all alternatives for the use of the building had been exhausted. Supr. Lowe raised questions regarding the cost to renovate the first floor, since it is projected that the county will be needing additional space for offices in the future. Supr. Hop indicated that the engineers estimated the cost for restoration to be greater than build- ing new office space. The cost to raze would also include electrical costs, and constructing an enclosure on the side of the building which connects with the 1974 building. The recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee for the 1897 Building Committee was 4 to raze, 1 to preserve. Supervisors Timmerman and Brown expressed objection to razing the building. Motion by Supr. Lowe, 2nd by Supr. Brown to recess and consider this matter after noon recess. Motion defeated. Motion by Supr. Lowe, 2nd by Supr. Sias to table matter until after lunch. Motion defeated. Roll Call vote on the resolution to raze the 1897 Building: 23 yes, 8 no. Resolution adopted. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop to recess for lunch. Motion carried. SESSION RECONVENED, OLD BUSINESS Ordinances, NEW BUSINESS Session called to order by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call: 30 present, 1 absent. ORDINANCE #91(84): recommending Approval for Rezonement of.Land to Ag-Resi- dential from Agricultural. Matter refers to petition of Harold and Martha Rohl, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Kelly to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. Matter regarding proposed ordinance of T. Lovick, Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to table the ordinance. Discus- sion. Supr. George indicated that the parties involved are requesting another hearing date through the Zoning Administrator. Motion carried. District Attorney Lundell made a report to the Board regarding the Rifle Range, south of Baldwin. He indicated that a search into the ownership revealed that the St. Croix County Alliance of Sportsmen's Clubs, a non- profit corporation, is the owner. This corporation consists of the member- ship of four St. Croix County Rod and Gun Clubs. In the fall of 1983, some of the members, and additional parties constructed a 3-wheeler course on the land. A race promoter was hired to officiate races and to insure for lia- bility. The Alliance of Sportsmen's Club is interested in changing ownership to St. Croix County. At this time, the county is not associated with the property. Chairman Anderson referred this matter to the Land Conservation Committee to be explored further, and make a recommendation to the Board. Supr. Evjen introduced B. Kinney, Chairman of Hudson Township. He addressed the Board concerning anticipated problems with solid waste in his town. He reported that the DNR expects only two years remaining use of the exist- ing landfill. He questioned the county's plans with a solid waste recovery system, and if they are prepared to accomodate the Town of Hudson. Discussion. Supr. George indicated that the Board will have to address this issue in July, and make a decision regarding a waste to energy system. Supr. Willink introduced Richard Gade, County Executive Director of the Agri- cultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Gade made a presentation of his department's annual report. He highlighted the many programs offered, including conservation, price support, commodity loans, production adjustment, payment -in -kind, and dairy refund. Questions by members. Board thanked him for addressing the Board. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Best to accept the annual reports as submitted. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD -April 184 Page-5 Supr. Dull requested out-of-state travel for Resource Agent Janke to attend "Extension Evaluation Fundamentals" conference in Duluth, Minnesota June 10-15. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Willink to approve the request. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #16(84): authorizing St. Croix County to Participate in the Local Government Pooled Investment Fund. Motion by Supr. Lowe, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #17(84): regarding Printing and Publication of County Board Proceedings for April 1984 through March 1985. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Motion carried. . RESOLUTION 18(84): authorizing County Speer. Motion Sion. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by carried, Clerk to Execute Deed to Marilyn K. Supr. Stephens to approve. Discus - RESOLUTION 19(84): authorizing County Clerk to Execute Deed to Arthur A. and Irene Willers. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION, First Reading: Adoption of Salary Schedule for Elected County Officials, 1985-86. RESOLUTION, First Reading: designating "June as Dairy Month" in St. Croix County. First Reading Resolutions to be acted upon during the May 8th Session. Committee Reports: Supr. George, Chrm. of the Committee on Solid Waste addressed questions regarding voting members of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. He pointed out that only two representatives from each county have voting privileges. He also indicated that there will be written contracts with Polk and Pierce Counties following the completion of the Feasibility Study. Motion by Supr. Timmerman, 2nd by Supr. Lowe to recess for afternoon break. Motion carried.- Chairman Anddnsofn:called th*e-,meeting to order following the afternoon recess. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors: Total Amount Paid-$4,008.06; Unified Board: Total Amount Paid-$888.20; Highway Committee: Total Amount Paid-$1103.57. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve as sub- mitted. Motion carried. Farmland Preservation Applications: Applications referred to state as approv- ed by committee-R. Espersen, Town of Rush River. Applications referred to committee-D. Ferguson, Town of Richmond; and, A. Cronk, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to approve. Motion carried. Committee Reports (Cont.): Supr. Nelson, Chairman of Unified Board, reported that services have increased at the Health Center. He thanked the Board for approving the new positions, which allowed the center to improve accommoda- tions of the public. Supr. Willink, Land Conservation Committee, reported that the Land Conserva- tion Dept. will be sending newsletter to county residents regarding county and regional activities in land conservation. This publication will be printed three times each year. Supr. Garske, Chairman of Personnel Commit- tee, referred to a revision and addition to the Personnel Manual. The update refers to Position Establishment, Reclassification, Wage Adjustment, Position Abolishment, and Reorganization of County Departments. Clerk referred to correspondence received. Letter from L. Teppen, Adult Education Administrator, at WITI, dated April 29. He commended Zoning Adm. Barber for his planning efforts in disaster services, and extended their resources in this field. Letter, dated April 10 from Wisconsin Counties Association, regarding upcoming review of binding arbitration law. All correspondence to be placed on file in the Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke ST. CROIX COUNTY CLERK