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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 3-12-1985"Blood Pressure Screening 8:15 a.m., Room B-9 AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, March 12, 1985 9:00 a.m. Courthouse -Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Supervisor Merton Timmerman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Notice of meeting -published as prescribed by law in media of St. Croix County Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: "Blood Pressure Screening for Supervisors-8:15 a.m., Pub. Hea. Nursing Ser. Reading of Rule 20-Debate, and Rule 22-Addressing the Board Welcome to all Guests and Press Date of next Session: April 16, 1985; 9:00 a.m. Requests for Out -of -State Travel Review of Voucher Process APPOINTMENTS OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) eY Resolution re: Income Maintenance Service -Increased State Funding Ordinance recommending approval for rezonement to Comm. from Ag-Res.-Bettendorf Ordinance re: Mobile Home Tie Down 11-17 1. Ordinance Regulating Storage of Waste Tires C 5 .'St. Croix County Nuisance Ordinance EMERGENCY: / Resolution re: Legislation on Minimum Jail Cell Size Y Resolution re: Land Purchase NEW BUSINESS Youth Aids Study Report-Supr. R. Peterson; R. Sanden, Social Services Director 10:00 a.m. Juvenile Intake Staff-N. Vrieze, C. Burfield, H. Johnson Solid Waste issposal Committee Report-10:30 a.m. Residents, Town of Hudson re: landfill Fair Board -Curb and Gutter Assessment P.A. System Presentation-11:3�0 a.m. Review of County Board Rules and Regulations; Standing Committees `�-- Veteran's Memorial Fund Report Highway Committee re: proposal for Warm Storage Building-1:15 p.m. 9...-Land Purchase Proposal Financing of,County Projects Fund Transfers Library Study Committee Report 1 General Seryices Study re: mileage compensation Jail Study committee Report a Land Use & Resource Advisory Committee Report-Supr. Timmerman , J (Possible Closed Session re: personnel matter WI Statute 19.85 (1) (c) (f) FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS: 1. St. Croix County Disorderly Conduct Ordinance 2. St. Croix Obstructing Ordinance 3. St. Croix County Adult Abuse Ordinance U. Jurisdictional Classification Study 5_ Resolution re: Lien Claimants L" m4zi-va-,A'en pore Al Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage and Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adlournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA TS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) Regular Session Tuesday, _M­a_'r_c_h'_T27_,_­­ 19 8 5 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation given by Supervisor Merton Timmerman. C� Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 31 present, 0 absent. Consideration of the minutes of the January session. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to accept the minutes. Corrections as follows: regarding the Solid Waste Disposal Committee, designating Supr. Bailey as a member of the committee, representing the Solid Waste Sub -Committee. Regarding the matter of the Medical Examiner, to designate the Chair of the Health Committee as the Medical Examiner of St. Croix (County. Motion carried to accept the minutes as corrected. Chairman Anderson requested that the order of two items regarding solid waste under New Business, be reversed. Also to delete Land Use and Resource Advisory Committee Report, and add to the April agenda. Additional resolution pertaining to National Conservation Program to be considered on agenda. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt the agenda, as amended. 'Motion carried. Chairman Anderson indicated that notice of the session has been published in the media of the county as prescribed by state statute. County Clerk read rules 20 and 22, respectfully. The Chairman welcomed all guests and representatives of the press. Special thank you to the Public Health Nursing Service for offering blood pressure screening before the session. Announcement of the next meeting, to be held April 16, 1935 at 9:00 a.m. in the Courthouse. 11110tion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dull to request authorization for a representative from the Woodville and Baldwin Emergency Team, to attend a conference in Indianapolis regarding emergency government. Motion carried. Matter of vouchers submitted by Supr'.' Kelly discussed. Vouchers submitted after the due date. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to suspend the rule, and pay Kelly. Discussion. Any vouchers submitted for activity after 90 days, will not be processed, as per the policy. Motion carried. Supr. Brown indicated that a meeting pertaining to the Stillwater- Houlton bridge will be held this date at the St. Joseph Town Hall. Report by Supr. Stephens that a Public Official's Conference will be conducted on March 19, 9:30 a.m., Hudson House in Hudson. The purpose of the conference is to provide the county with improved means to handle emergencies. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to charge a per diem, for the meeting. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ORDINARN—CES & RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION #4(85):- Income Maintenance Services -Increased State Funding. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Pederson to accept. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #108(85): recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to Commercial —--- '7- — from Ag-Residential0 . Refers to property of John D. Bettendorf, Town of Kinnickinnic. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. Ordinance regulating Storage of Waste Tires placed on the floor for discussion. Supr. George indicated that Sanpair of Somerset has not fulfilled his committment to date. The District Attorney is exploring other alternatives for the large accumulation of tires. Matter of enforcement discussed. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. George to adopt ordinance. Supr. Evjen addressed the problem of businesses affected with the matter of waste tires, and what the county can do to accommodate their needs. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Pederson to postpone action on the proposed Waste Tire Ordinance until after the Solid Waste Disposal Committee Report. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #109(85): referred to a Nuisance Ordinance for St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Kelly to adopt. Dis- cussion. Supr. O'Connell indicated that the issue of tires is addressed in the proposed ordinance. Motion carried to adopt the ordinance. RESOLUTION #5(85): concerning Proposed Legislation on Minimum Jail Cell Size. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to adopt. Discussion. Supr. Speer indicated that the Public Protection minutes should reflect a change to "oppose the 100 square feet of clear jail space." Motion carried to adopt resolution. Resolution regarding proposed land purchase placed on the floor for discussion. Supr. S. Peterson addressed the Board, indicating that the Finance committee was asked to pursue other alternatives for building space, after the Nor -Lake proposal was defeated. Extensive presenta- tion by County Planner Thompson, describing the proposed plan to purchase the Boody property east of Hudson. The need exists for addi- tional space, an adequate jail facility, parking, and room for expansion. The building plans would be accomplished in phases, proposing years 1987-2000 for the various stages. Discussion. Committee indicated that other alternatives were studied. Supr. Best considered the proposed purchase price to be good. An informational meeting was held on March 10 for the city and town of Hudson. Hudson Town Chairman B. Kinney asked the county to consider picking up the costs of roadways around the property. Proposed resolution emphasizes cooperative efforts with the Town of Hudson. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Day to adopt the land purchase resolution. Discussion. Supr. Swenby asked that figures pertaining to sewer and water be presented in a more comprehensive manner. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Willink to postpone until after lunch. Motion carried. Planner to contact the city planner to discuss the water and sewer matter in detail after the lunch recess. NEW BUSINESS Juvenile Intake Report: Supr. R. Peterson addressed the full Board regarding the results of a study by the Youth Aids Committee, concerning the change in the Juvenile Intake Program. The program was transferred from court -attached services to the Social Services Department per action by the Board. He discussed the financial advan- tages, the maintenance of current service levels, better coordination of existing services, the working relationship between Juvenile Intake and Law Enforcement, and improved use of the staff. The study was directed to all law enforcement agencies, schools, and the Health Center. The responses are available in the County Clerk's office. Judge Todryk suggested that the morale problem be addressed, and that a smoother transition of training occur when new staff is hired. Social Services Director introduced the staff: N. Vrieze, and new employees, H. Johnson, and C. Burfeind. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to maintain the Juvenile Intake program as it now exists. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to adopt the "sunset clause," and to dissolve the Youth Aids 2 Study Committee. Motion carried. Report by residents regarding landfill: Supr. Evjen introduced resi- dents of the Tow _n_of Hudson to discuss existing problems with ground water near the landfill. Mary Ernst, landowner informed the members that she has high levels of certain volatile organic compounds in her groundwater, requiring the purchase of a water purification system. She expressed disappointment of the DNR or any governmental unit, since she has received no aid to assist with this serious problem. Landowners Jeff Jones and Donna Speer expressed similar problems with serious contaminants. He requested that an action plan be placed into effect, to solve the problem. Asked for consideration to give proper- ty relief to affected landowners. Landowner Marlene Hintz, reported that her water is blue in color, and that the Dept. of Health and Social Services has recommended that family members have little contact with the water. The DNR has not pinpointed the source of contamination to date. Chairman Anderson designated the Planning and Zoning Commit- tee to work toward solution to rectify this problem. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to write letter to the Department of Natural Resources, and other relevant federal agencies requesting that three additional test wells be installed, either within or outside the sited pollution area. The Board extended a thank you to the landowners for their presentation. Motion carried. P.A. System Report: Representative B. Kehl, AVC Systems, addressed the Board with a proposal to replace the recording and speaker system in the County Board room. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Best to purchase this system, and transfer $13,000 from the General Fund. Discussion. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Sias to recess for lunch. Motion carried. SESSION RECONVENED, OLD.BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS Resolutions & Ordinances Chairman Anderson called the session to order following the noon recess. Roll Call Vote: 31 present, 0 absent. RESOLUTION #6(85): Approving Offer to Purchase Edward and Nellie Boody Property. Discussion continued after morning postponement. Hudson City Engineer Tom Noyes addressed the Board concerning the water and 0 sewer system. He reviewed the plans, and suggested options for providing water and sewer to the land. Roll Call vote on the motion: 24 yes, 7 no. Motion carried. Ordinance regarding Mobile Home Tie -Down. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Condon to adopt. Discussion regarding cost to mobile home 17 owners. Zoning Administrator indicated that this would be enforced within one year. Supr. Swenby felt that this would be another unjustified control. Roll Call Vote: 13 yes, 17 no. Motion defeated. Solid Waste Disposal Report: Clarence Leupke, Mayor of the City of Glenwood, dscuss�d�thewimportance of the recycling effort as part of the solid waste disposal solution. He strongly supports the effort, and recommended studying its ramifications in relationship to the incinerator. He also encouraged a tipping fee that would not be cost prohibitive. Members thanked Mayor Leupke for attending. The staff of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee, Planner Thompson, Assistant Planner, L. Anderson, Finance Director J. Steel, and Resource Agent, J. Janke made an extensive presentation to the Board. The various options of a one -county study included: recycling efforts; sanitary landfill; composting; pyrolysis; mass burn; and, refuse de- rived fuel. The contract being considered with the City of Menomonie looks favorable. Contracted services with Selberg is being considered, who project a tipping fee in the low 30's. Recess for afternoon break. Session reconvened. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Best that if upon finding the P.M. Selberg proposition to be unacceptable by the 3 Solid Waste Disposal Committee, with such decision to be made on April 15, 1985, that St. Croix County, upon securing a contract for ash disposal from the City of Menomonie which is satisfactory to the St. Croix 'County Solid Waste Committee, proceed to hire such professional services as necessary to begin construction of a waste to energy facility to be located on property now part of the St. Croix Health Center. This facility shall include a landfill to be sited on the St. Croix Health Center property with t-he procedures for construction of said landfill to be pursued at the same time as the construction of a waste to energy incinerator. An intention to invoke a flow control ordinance shall follow adoption of this motion as well as a county -wide recycling program to be outlined by the St. Croix County Solid Waste Recycling Sub -Committee. All Costs of financing maintenance and opera- tion of this waste to energy unit and landfill shall be financed by tipping fees and energy sales with no support to be assessed to the general tax roll. Discussion. Supr. Stephens recommended that a consulting firm with this expertise be retained for assistance. Super- visors Brown and Evjen strongly support the implementation of proposed project. Roll Call Vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Congratula- tions to the Zoning and Solid Waste Committees for a fine job. Applause. ORDINANCE #110(85): regulating Storage of Waste Tires. Proposed ordinance discussed during morning session, and postponed. Placed on the floor for action. 'lotion previously made by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. George to pass. Motion carried. Warm Storage Building, Highway Department: Supr. S. Peterson indicated Ffi`at the Finance sommmmittee `a-p-proved the building. Supr. Draxler and Hop, Highway Committee members, explained that the building would be used for storage of equipment and the sign room. It should meet the Highway Department's needs for 20 years. The building project was also approved by the Highway and Bridges Committee. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to approve the cost of $171,000 for the warm storage building. Roll Call Vote: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Funding of County Board Office: Remodelingof County Board office placed aced on the floor. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the amount of $6500 from the excess of the wage study in the Contingency Fund, for the remodeling project in the County Board office. Discussion. Purpose of the project is to make the Board office equivalent to other facilities in the county. The room will be used for a general meeting area, as well as the office for the Board Chairman. Roll Call Vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Finance Director J. Steel requested consideration of funding for the life and disability insurance for non -represented employees, since this plan was not included in the budget for 1935. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to transfer $20,000 from the General Fund to the Employees Benefit Fund. Roll Call Vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Rules and Regulations Report: Supr. Speer referred the review of the CourityBoard Rules a—nd- Regulat ions, ions, and Rules for Standing and Elective Committees to the April 16 Session. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Best to review the rules and regulations in April. Motion carried. Veteran's Memorial Fund Report: Supr. Speer, General Services Commit- �E--e-e,--,---p—re-se--n-t--,e-d---r-e-po-r—t f—orVe'—teran's Memorial Fund. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Garske to leave the $2000 in the Veteran's Memorial Fund. Discussion. Clerk presented requests by various county legion posts, requesting the $2000 to be used by the Veterans Memorial Commit- tee. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Supr. Pederson reported for the Library Study _-Ad-HITo—nal information is being received by the members of the study committee, which will be reviewed before the April Board Session. Supr. S. Peterson, representing the Jail Study Committee announced that representatives from Burnett County will be attending the March 20 meeting at the Courthouse, to discuss their new jail 4 facility and mandatory requirements for jails. Jails. 0 Matter of legislation regarding the drinking.age in Wisconsin discussed. The City of Hudson and Village of North Hudson are interested in co -sponsoring a resolution, supporting a uniform drinking age with the state of Minnesota. Matter has been referred to the District Attorney and the other respective municipal attorneys. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to to waive the reading 0 of the First Reading Resolutions, and to take action on them during the april Session. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #7(85): Supporting the National Conservation Program. Presented by Supr. Willink, as an emergency resolution, due to time constraints. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to suspend the rules, and take action this date. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to adopt. Motion carried. Farmland Preservation Applications: Referred to committee -Joseph 15_raTI_6_F,_ Town 0_f_Glenwood. ___FI5_Eion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors -Total Amount Paid: j—a—nua—r—y-"--$5-,�-8"-T-.'2-4 ; February- $6 308-99 ; March-$4,239. 15. Highway Committee -Total Amount Paid: January-$1,279.52. Unified Board -Total Amount Paid: January- $850.22; February-$691.60. Motion by O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve the per diems. Motion carried. Correspondence: Letter from John Sauers regarding Solid Waste, dated March 12 . No action taken. Correspondence directed to the County Board from Robert Kachelmyer, Baldwin read to the members by the Clerk. Letters dated March 5, 6 and 7th, to be referred to the District Attorney for a response. Supr. Best and R. Peterson indicated that he has been invited to meetings regarding this matter, but has not attended. All correspondence on file in the County Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Kelly, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 5