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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 4-16-1985AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, April 16, 1985 9:00 a.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Supervisor Robert Stephens 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: Date of next Session: May 14, 1985; 7:00 p.m. Requests for Out -of -State Travel APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) Resolution re: Jurisdictional Classification Study Resolution re: Lien Claimants Resolution re: recommendation to the State to Delete Comparable Worth from the State Budget ! Ordinance re: St. Croix County Disorderly Conduct 10rdinance re: St. Croix County Obstructing -Ordinance re: St. Croix County Adult Abuse Ordinance rec. Approval for Rezonement to Industrial from Ag-Res., Town of Baldwin ° Ordinance recommending rezonement from Ag-Res. to Commercial, Town of Somerset 9. Resolution for Printing of County Board Proceedings-1985 1 Solid Waste Report 10:30 a.m. Motion to reconsider Tire Ordinance Review of County Board Rules and Regulations; Standing Committees General Services Study re: mileage compensation 1 Personnel Committee --New Position Request EMERGENCY RESOLUTION S : 1. Federal Revenue Sharing -�" 2. Resolution re: Pollution Problem-Junker Landfill NEW BUSINESS and Use & Resource Advisory Committee Report-Supr. Timmerman 1:15 p.m. Wisconsin Divison of Corrections Annual Report -Peter Stacy 1:45 p.m. Review of 1984 Annual Reports k:' Report from Highway Committee -request motion to authorize West Central Planning Commission to study Highways 35-64 back-up area 2:15 p.m. 5. Presentation by 4-H Queen -Pat Harris, Glenwood City 3:30 p.m. 4-H King, Dan Dittman, New Richmond Introduction by Beth Timm, 4-H Youth Agent FIR$T READlxG OF RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution regarding State Court System 2. Resolution supporting County Horne Rule (Possible Closed Session per WI Statute 19.85 (1) e, f, g) mmittee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage and Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (TtIE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday, April 16, 1985 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation given by Supervisor Robert Stephens. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 25 present, 6 absent. Consideration of the minutes of the March Session. Motion by Supr. Timmerman, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to accept the minutes. Correction to read "morale," rather than "moral" in reference to the Juvenile Intake Report. Motion carried as corrected. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Giese to consider discussion on the Tire Ordinance at the beginning of the Old and Unfinished Business. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to accept the agenda. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS Chairman Anderson announced that the 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, regarding addressing the board. The Chairman welcomed all guests and representatives of the press. Date of the next session to be May 14, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse. Announcement regarding Open House of the new Burnett County Government Center on April 27, 1985. Requests for out-of-state travel. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dull to authorize the Emergency Government Director H. Barber, to attend the May Regional Convention of the Coordinating Council on Emergency Management in Peoria, Illinois. Motion carried to approve. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Brown to authorize Health Center Psychologist R. Drake to attend training workshop at Northwest Medical School in Chicago in May. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Day to authorize Communications Center Director S. T'Kach to attend national training workshop in San Diego in May. Motion carried. Supr. Willink introduced new employee, Richard Mechelke, Land Conservation Technician, to the members. Ray Brown thanked the County Clerk and the Board for flowers received during his recent illness. Administrative Assistant, M. Yonan, was introduced to the Board by Supr. Day. She thanked the Board for their coopera- tion in the past, stating that her position is being terminiated effective May 1, 1985. The Board commended her service to the county. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Reconsideration of Tire Ordinance: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to reconsider the Tire Ordinance passed during the March Session. Motion carried. Supr. Stephens introduced L. Weisenbeck, New Richmond Cenex, to address the Board. He asked that this be reconsidered in another form, and that tire dealers be consulted before action is taken. Supr. Hop introduced R. Wathen, Baldwin tire dealer. He indicated that the recordkeeping involved with the Tire Ordinance is an imposition for the tire dealers. District Attorney Lundell explained that the Ordinance was intended to regulate the anticipated influx of tires from Minnesota, and potential hazards relative to this. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Hop to return to the Zoning Committee for further study, and to meet with the tire dealers regarding any policy changes. Discussion. Supr. Best indicated that the Ordinance in its present form is excellent, and should be continued in force. Committee to consider situation of small tire dealers, and to report in May. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #8(85): creating a Road Jurisdiction and Classification Committee in St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to adopt. Discussion. Highway Commissioner O'Keefe explained that an inventory of roads is necessary, due to the fact that some roads may be given back to the townships and county. A committee representing County Board, the Towns Association, and the county at large, comprised of 7 members will be appointed .for the duration of the study. Motion carried. Budget for per diems to be specified later. RESOLUTION #9(85): recommending Amendments to WI Stats 779.05 Requiring Lien Claimants to Provide Lien Waivers from all Suppliers of Materials Purchased or Ordered by the Lien Claimant for Installation on a Premises, and to Provide a Penalty Therefore. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #10(85): recommendation to the Legislature to Delete Comparable Worth from the State Budget. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #111(85): refers to St. Croix County Disorderly Conduct. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Brown to adopt. Discussion. Proposed ordinance to modernize penalities. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #112(85): refers to Obstruction of St. Croix County Officers. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #113(85): refers to St. Croix County Battery Incidents Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Willink to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. Solid Waste Report: Report by Supr. Stephens describing progress of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee. The proposal from P.L.M. Selberg will be discussed during the May 14 Session, including a clarification of guidelines. The matter of the landfill in the Town of Hudson was discussed. There has been no action from the DNR to construct new monitoring wells on and or near the site of the groundwater problem. Residents from the Town of Hudson indicated that dumping is still occurring in the area, and that the DNR has not offered any relief for the problems incurred. Re -cycling Committee applied and received matching grant from the state toward effort. Grant of $7500 from the DNR, matched by an equal amount by St. Croix County. Committee intends to use existing recycling programs now in effect as models for study. Announcement by Chairman Anderson concerning meeting for all municipalities regarding recycling, to be held in the County Board Room on May 2, 8:00 p.m. ORDINANCE #114(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Industrial from Ag-Residential. Pertains to petition of Cemstone Ready Mix, Inc., Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Discussion. Cemstone to upgrade town road. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #115(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Commercial from Ag-Residential. Pertains to petition of Dennis Fleischauer, Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Discussion. Sign to be placed on land for Acorn Realty. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #11(85): regarding Printing and Publication of County Board Proceedings April 1985 through March 1986. Motion by Supr. 2 Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Motion carried, and printing awarded to the low bidder, Central St. Croix News. Review of County Board Rules & Regulations: General Services Chairman Speer reviewed various changes with regard to rules for the Board, and Standing and Elective Committees. Matter of request by Library Board for non -County Board members to be compensated for per diem and mileage. Supr. Speer indicated that her committee needs direction from the full Board regarding all potential committee members, who are not currently being compen- sated. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to refer back to General Services for further study, including the estimated cost for per diems of non -County Board committee mem- bers; study to include Library Committee, and only those regular standing committee members. Motion carried. Matter to be presented again during the May Session. Matter of mileage compensation rate discussed. Supr. Speer indicated that a survey of the employees was conducted, to determine preference of 20 1/2 cents vs. 22 cents. Results indicated that 89% preferred rate of 20 1/2 cents; 11% preferred 22 cents. The committee followed the survey results, and recommended a change to 20 1/2 cents, effective April 1, 1985. The study was conducted due to recent changes in IRS requirements for mileage expenses. Matter of Agricultural Agent to be "appointed," rather than "elected." Regarding matter of lodging, upon request the County Clerk will submit a letter to the lodge, asking for direct billing. Number of members on General Services changed from three to five. Matter of Order of Business amended to include all information currently listed on the County Board Agenda, and also to include Adoption of Agenda, and "Possible Closed Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 ( 1 ) e, f, g)." Under Appointed Committees, to add Fair Board. Regarding Action on Claims by All Committees, to add that all committees, approving voucher claims, shall meet no later than the 8th of each month. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey 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: 27 present, 4 excused absences. Continuation of Board Rules and Regulations Review by General Services Chairman Speer. Matter of Open Meeting Law, and its technical implications discussed. District Attorney asked to issue formal warning to Board members regarding legal specifications and responsibilities of the Open Meeting Law. He indicated that if anyone reveals priviledged and confidential information originating from a closed session, that the intent of the law is to prosecute that individual as a felon. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Brown to accept all changes and corrections to the County Board Rules and Regulations, and Elective and Standing Committees, and to later address the matter of compensation to non -County Board committee members during the budget hearings. New Position Request: Personnel Committee referred to the position request of Real Property Lister Aide, to be changed from temporary to permanent full-time. Personnel Specialist D. Kathan indicated that there is no anticipation for a decline in the work load in the office. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to suspend rule of former freeze placed on any new position requests. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to create the new position of Real Property Lister Aide. Roll Call Vote: 25 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Wisconsin Division of Correction Report: P. Stacy, Field Services Supervisor, presented the Annual Report reflecting 3 information for the St. Croix Correctional Center and the Bureau of Communications Field Services Agency. Questions regarding in- mate work program that is available in the county. Applause for his efforts during the past year. Land Use and Resource Advisory Committee Report: Supr. Timmerman presented the members with an informative discussion regarding St. Croix County's participation in the Wisconsin Woodland Program, and Farmland Preservation. He indicated that the county has about 3000 acres enrolled in the Forest Crop Program, and 350 entries in the Woodland Program. St. Croix County has six of twenty-one townships zoned agriculture, with total credits of $565,000. Discussion. RESOLUTION #12(85): urging Congress to Continue General Revenue Sharing. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sias to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #13(85): regarding Ground Water Pollution in Town of Hudson. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Draxler with changes to include attached amendments. Discussion. Motion carried. Review of 1984 Annual Reports: Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by SupF. Best to accept the Annual Reports as mailed out to the members. Members also received detailed report from the Highway Office. Discussion. Motion carried. Request by Highway Committee: Motion by Supr. Meinke, 2nd by Supr. Hoy for the County Board to go on record in favor of the Highway Committee's recommendation, that the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission be asked to study an interim solution to traffic problems on STH's 35 and 64 in the Houlton-Somerset area during the planned design and construction of a new bridge over the St. Croix River, such study to include but not be limited to alternate traffic routes, the proper signing of such and changes in the opening schedule of the existing Stillwater Bridge over the St. Croix River, the report to be brought back to the St. Croix County Highway Committee for proper implementation of the conclusions reached. Discussion. Motion carried. Supr. Brown submitted to the Clerk ten petitions signed by numer- ous individuals, asking that the appropriate governing body take action to establish "openings and closings" of the Houlton- Stillwater bridge to accomodate the general public rather than the pleasure boaters, thereby alleviating some of the traffic congestion and hazards created by the openings and closings of said bridge. County Clerk to refer to the West Central Planning Commission. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to waive the reading of the First Reading Resolutions. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Supr. Willink, Land Conservation Committee, asked that Ross Pierson be reappointed to the position on the State Land Conservation Board. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Giese to direct a letter to Governor Earl requesting consi- deration for Pierson's reappointment. Motion carried. Clerk to direct the letter. The Finance Committee reported that the closing for the Boody property took place on April 15, 1985. The title and abstract are on file in the County Clerk's office. Finance Director Steel is applying to the State Trust Fund for the funding of various projects approved during the March Session. There were no responses from county banks for the loan. Report by Supr. Nelson regarding the Unified Board. He indicated that prospective clients belonging to HMO's are not able to use the services at the Health Center. The Board is studying the potential of accepting HMO clients. Supr. Best reported for Public Protection, and asked that Sheriff Burke present the year end results of the law enforcement merger. 4 He indicated that the first year savings for the Sheriff's budget amounted to $59,000; Jail budget: $3,400; and that the 1000 additional papers were served this past year. Additional progress reports will be given to the Board. Supr. Pederson indicated that the Library Study Committee is progressing with data collecting information. Supr. Evjen reported that the new County Librarian, Sandra Fuller, Glenwood City, will begin in July. Approximately $21,000 of the budgeted amount for 1984 was not expended. Letter referred from J. Zimmerman, Turningpoint Director, asking for consideration for voting priviledges on the Human Services Coordinating Committee. Chairman Anderson referred to respective committee. Supr. Hop indicated that approximately 50 requests for the Highway Building Project plans had been made. The date for Bid Closing has been extended to May 3, 1985. 4-H Queen Presentation: Supr. Dull introduced 4-H Youth Agent, Beth Timm. She presented Pat Harris of Glenwood City, the reigning 4-H Queen for St. Croix County. Ms. Harris highlighted her duties as Queen, and thanked the members for their support of the 4-H program. The members applauded her presentation. Farmland Preservation Applications: Referred to Committee -Duane and Judith Hill, Town of Emerald. Referred to State as approved by Committee -Joseph Draxler, Town of Glenwood. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to accept. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors -Total Amount Paid: $9,305.37; Highway Committee -Total Amount Paid: $1,313.35; Unified Board -Total Amount Paid: $202.72. Motion by Supr. Day, 2nd by Supr. Sias to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: Correspondence received from the President's office regarding receipt the county's statement to preserve the Soil Conservation Service. Correspondence from United States Senator Proxmire, responding to the county's concerns of the Soil Conservation Service, and Federal Revenue Sharing. Representative Shoemaker corresponded regarding the jail expansion problem, and inequities in the income maintenance program. All correspondence on file in the County Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Sias, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 5