HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 03-13-1984AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Munch 13, 1984 at 9:00 a.m.
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Compiled by Chaivtman Norman E. AndeAzon
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reading of Rute 20 - Debate, and
Noti.ee .oA meeting - pubti6hed a,5
We come to att Guests and Pnetm
Date o6 next susion: ApAit 17,
Any othetc announcements
APPOINTMENTS:
Ru.te 22 - Addnu/s the Boated
pne,sut,i.bed in media o4 County
1984
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(Inauding cov/side)cati.on and action on /second Leading totuti.on/5 and ordinances)
I. Resotution negcucding Human Setcvice.5 Coondinat%ng Committee
2. Otcdinanee on request 4otc nezonement to Commetceia.2 4nom Ag.-Residenti.a2(Tom E. Lovick.)
3. Ondinanee on nequetst 4ot nezonement to Commene,i.a 4nom Ag.-Re/sidentiat(Dotc" M. Campeau)
4. Ondinanee on request bon nezonement to CommeAciae 6,tom Ag.-Re�sidentiatWten Campeau)
5. Otcdinanee on request 4on nezonement to Agtricu2tutca2 4tcom Ag.-Re�sidevtiat(T. o� SomeAzet)
6. Review o 6 County Boated and Committee Rute,S
7. 1897 Bu tding Update
8. III Job Tt ai.n%ng Pcur tneAls h i p
9. Any Peuonnet Mattetvs
10. Finance Committee nepotrt on pnognesz o4 o�6ice tee-tocatiov/s and othetc buieding mattetu5
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION:
Resotuti.on negatcding Quit Cta,im Deed on Tax Deeded Ptcopetrty
Resotut%on author zing County -Wide Emptoyee A/s,�,stanee Pnognam
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Annuat nepotLt-Wl DepaAtment o� CotltcectLonz by
2. Report ,Lega&ding ttcanz�etc o� Juvenile 04�-ica
3. Ri. to Range - Baedwin
4. Repotrt on Capitot Ra t y Day
5. Civil De4ense Dish i.et Meeting and Govetcnotc.'ls
6. Funmtand Ptce s envat o n Appticat ions
7. Mileage and Pen Diem Repotrt
FIRST READING RESOLUTIONS
CORRESPONDENCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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ST_ CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session
Tuesday, March 13, 1984
County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Rev. David Crow, First Presbyterian Church, Hudson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present.
Roll Call by County Clerk: 28 present, 3 absent.
Consideration of minutes of the January Regular Session. Request by Supr.
Spalding to identify all First Reading Resolutions with their title. Motion
by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS
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 Chair-
man Anderson to all guests and representatives of the press. The next Regular
Session will be April 17, 1984.
Proclamation of Appreciation extended to Dr. Edward J. Thwing, Clinical
Psychologist at the St. Croix Health Center, from the St. Croix County Board
of Supervisors, proclaiming their appreciation for his excellent contributions
to the field of mental health. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman
to place the proclamation on official record. Motion carried. A benefit
party will be held in Dr. Thwing's honor on March 29, 1984 at 4:00 at the
Hudson House.
Clerk read resignation of Joanne Huenink-Olsen from the St. Croix County
Library Board of Trustees. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Willink to place
in nomination the name of Pat MacFarlane,, Baldwin, to fill the vacancy of
Joanne Huenink-Olsen to the St. Croix County Library Board of Trustees. Motion
carried. The appointment is for 1983-85.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolutions & Ordinances
RESOLUTION #12(84): Resolution pertains to Authorizing County -Wide Employee
Assistance Program. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to adopt
the proposed county -wide employee assistance program. Discussion. Supr. S.
Peterson felt that employees with personal problems that are affecting job
performance, should be offered an employee assistance program. Supr. Meinke
indicated that the Highway Department is interested in the program at this
time. Gary Johnson, Health Center Administrator, addressed the Board. He
stated that currently the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is being success-
ful ly utilized at the Health Center. The program is voluntary for employees;
otherwise disciplinary action would result against the employee. Motion
carried, and resolution adopted.
Report by Personnel Committee, requesting new positions and salary adjustment
at the Health Center. Supr. Garske, Chairman of Personnel indicated that
the Personnel Committee and Unified Board recommended one fulltime position of
a Mental Health Clinician (master's level position); one quarter -time position
of Psychiatric Nurse; and, a salary adjustment of the Marriage/Family Therapist
position. Discussion regarding the procedure for acting on the request.
Chairman Anderson indicated that the request must also be presented to Finance
Committee for review, and be part of the County Board agenda. Motion by Supr.
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RESOLUTION, First Reading: recommending Razing of the 1897 Building. Resolu-
tion proposes that the Special Building Committee proceed with obtaining bids
for the razing of the building, after exhausting all alternatives for maintain-
ing the structure. Supr. Hop, Chairman of the Special Building Committee
presented a letter from R. Richardson, dated March 5, 1984, for the Clerk to
read to the members. He indicates that he is not prepared to purchase the
1897 Building from St. Croix County, due to "information received from the
Architectural Studies, Financial Feasibility, and changes in regulations for
community based residential facilities."
Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to suspend the rules, and act
on this resolution this session. Chairman Anderson and District Attorney
Lundell pointed out that such motion would be out of order, since it was not
published as such, and would be a violation of the Open Meeting Law. Discus-
sion. The resolution will be acted on at the April Session.
Supr. S. Peterson reported on the deterioration of stones on the east, south,
and north side of the old courthouse building. He requested that the Supervi-
sors view the exterior of the old courthouse before lunch, and act on plans
for restoration this afternoon. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr.
Stephens to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried.
SESSION RECONVENED, OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS, Resolutions
Session called to order after noon recess by Chairman Anderson. Roll Call by
Clerk Berke: 29 present, 2 absent. Continuation of report by Supr. S.
Peterson regarding building improvement projects. His study revealed a total
estimated cost of $12,875 to replace stonework, tuckpoint and waterproof the
south side of the old courthouse building. The estimate for waterproofing the
three remaining sides is $11,700, with a total cost of $24,575_for the total
restoration of the old courthouse exterior. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by
Supr. George to transfer money from the General Fund to complete the restor-
ation of the old courthouse exterior. Roll call: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Supr. S. Peterson reported on improvements made in the jail area, and the relo-
cation of adult probation to Building 824. The proposed plan is for the
Juvenile Intake offices to move to the old courthouse, and for the Planning
Office to move to the 824 Building.
Dept. of Corrections Report: Unit Supervisor, Peter Stacy presented the St.
Croix Correctional Center Annual Report, and the Wisconsin Division of Correc-
tions, Bureau of Community Corrections Field Services Annual Report. He
commended St. Croix County for their efforts in the area of human services.
He reviewed the reports with the members. Discussion. The board thanked him
for his contributions to St. Croix County.
Review of County Board and Committee Rules: The review is a continuation of
the discussion during the January Session, and is specific to matter of elect-
ed and non -elected committees. District Attorney Lundell informed the members
that he contacted the Attorney General's office seeking information about
determining if committees other than Highway and Social Services can be elected.
He found nothing to the contrary. He indicated that the Board can so designate
the number of elected committees. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. R.
Peterson to keep the same five elected committees as before, namely Finance,
Highway, Agriculture, Social Services, and Public Protection, and that a mem-
ber can serve on only 1 elected committee. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Supr.
George, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to designate elected committees as follows:
immediately after the County Board has been organized, the following committees
shall be formed by election by the Supervisors; provided however that no
supervisor shall be a member of more than one elected committee at the same
time. Those committees and the number serving shall be, Finance-5, Highway-5,
Agriculture-5, Social Services-5 and Public Protection-5. This amends Rule 8A.
in the Revised Rules and Regulations of the County Board of Supervisors.
Discussion. Motion carried.
Supr. Nelson reported that the Unified Board voted to change its by-laws, so
that appointments run April to April. He requested ratification of this from
the board. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve
the change of the Unified Board by-laws, establishing the terms of all
appointed offices from April to April. Discussion. Motion carried.
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Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors: Total Amount Paid in January-
$5,69 .70; Total Amount Paid in February-$4,093.29. Unified Board: Total
Amount Paid for January-$1,161.20; Total Amount Paid for February-$707.80.
Highway Committee: Total Amount Paid for January-$1188.36; Total Amount Paid
for February-$800.40. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to approve.
Motion carried.
Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to mail Frist Reading Resolu-
tions to the supervisors. Motion carried. Supr. S. Peterson reported that
plans are in the process for changing the working space in the Clerk of Courts
office area. Clerk read correspondence to the members, as follows. Concern-
ing the matter of binding arbitration, letters were received from Governor
Earl, Senator Harsdorf, Representatives Shoemaker, and Stower. Senator
Harsdorf commented on the proposed change in fee schedule for private dam in-
spection. A letter was received from Richard Rhyme, President of the Wisconsin
Association of Restitution Programs, encouraging the continued support of the
St. Croix County Restitution Program. Lastly, a letter was received from Mark
Rogacki, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Counties Association, describing
continued efforts in the matter of binding arbitration. All correspondence
to be placed on file in the Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr.
Stephens to adjourn. Motion carried.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Ann Berke
St. Croix County Clerk