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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 07-17-1984SPECIAL SESSION ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 17, 1984 Courthouse - Hudson 7:00 P.M. Compiled by Norman E. Anderson, Chairman CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Anderson INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Jill Berke, County Clerk / CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION:) �OUNCEMENTS 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; August 14, 1984, 9:00 A.M. �nds for demolition of the 1897 Building 111c3'ssible transfer of funds for new roof of the new courthouse Solid Waste Planning Committee and Board Reports —Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Reports Correspondence Announcements Any other business that may legally come before the Board ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Special Session Tuesday, July 17, 1984 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation observed silently by all members. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 30 present, 1 absent. Consideration of the minutes of the June Regular Session. Motion by Supr. Lowe, 2nd by Supr. Sias to approve. Motion carried. 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 statute. Welcome to all guests and representatives of the press. Chairman Anderson indicated that the Special Session was called following 30 favorable responses from the Supervisors to proceed with the meeting. He announced that the next Regular Session will be held on August 14, 1984 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courthouse. Announcement pertaining to the legislative meeting of the Wisconsin Counties Association, to be held in Eau Claire on July 26 at 1:00 p.m. The Inter - County meeting will be hosted by Pepin County on July 24 in Durand. NEW BUSINESS 1897 Building Report: The matter of funds for the demolition of the 1897 Building in New Richmond was brought to the floor. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop to accept the bid of $74,000 from Nelson Construction Co., Eau Claire, for demolition of the 1897 Building, and the recommendation of Construction Analysis and Management Co. to request an additional $25,000 for a total of approximately $99,000; and furthermore, that $75,000 be transferred from the General Fund to accompany existing funds to proceed with the demo- lition. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to amend the motion to specify that the funds be transferred to the Unified Board. Discus- sion. Roll Call on amendment: 29 yes, 1 no. Amendment carried. Roll Call on the original motion, as amended: 25 yes, 5 no. Motion, as amended, carried. Report regarding new Courthouse roof: Supr. S. Peterson requested that the Board consider a transfer of funds for re -roofing of the new Courthouse. Bids are to be opened at the August FinanceCommittee Meeting, and to be discussed with the full Board during the August 14 Session. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to authorize the Finance Committee to seek bids for a new roof for the new Courthouse. Discussion. Motion carried. Solid Waste Planning Report: Committee Chairman George indicated that the Third Phase of the Solid Waste Study will be presented to the Tri-County Solid Waste Committee on July 24 at 8:00 p.m. Discussion followed regarding the matter of a sanitary land -fill for the ash from the waste -to -energy system. Also discussed was the committment of Friday Canning for utilizing the steam generated from the waste. Committee Reports: Supr. Stephens introduced Sheriff Burke, who addressed the Board regarding travel expenses. He asked the Board to consider new guide- lines for lodging expenses. The District Attorney reviewed the history of the guidelines, and interpreted them to the Board. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George that when lodging costs exceed county limits, it shall be reviewed by committee and/or supervisor responsible for budget from which this amount will be paid and approved or disapproved with this decision to be bind- ing on Finance Committee for payment. Discussion. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD -July 1814 Page-2 Council on Aging: Supr. Evjen, Chairman of the Council on Aging, reported that during the St. Croix County Fair, there will be a craft demonstration and music in the Senior Citizen Building. The fair will be held July 26-29. The Senior Craft Shop is now located in New Richmond, N. Knowles Ave. Items are displayed and available for purchase Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. She also reported that the next commodity distribu- tion in St. Croix County will be held on July 31 in the respective communities. Farm City Day: Supr. Timmerman reported that the 1984 Farm City Day will be held at the Di-Mar-Ke Farm, Southeast of Baldwin, on Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the festivity is to promote urban -farm understanding. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in the events. Land Conservation: Supr. Willink reported that the Land Conservation is in the process of putting a new warning device on Structure #5 of Hills Watershed area, at a cost of approximately $6,000. Discussion. Department the Glen Supr. R. Peterson asked that the composition and intention of the monthly trial balance be explained during the next Regular Session. County Clerk Berke indicated that there are no Farmland Preservation ready for Board review at this time. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors -Total Amount Paid: $5,510.75; Unified Board -Total Amount Paid: $1,082.80; and, Highway Committee -Total Amount Paid: $1,079.70. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence read by the Clerk. Mr. and Mrs. W. Kuehn, of Inver Grove Hts Minnesota complimented the Glen Hills Park Manager, Joe Grant, and his staff for maintaining an exceptional campground. Letter placed on record. Supr. Willink reminded the members that the St. Croix County Fair will be held in Glenwood City July 26-29th. He encouraged the members to attend. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Lowe to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk