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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 5-14-198501/ __' 9 d AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, May 14, 1985 7:00 p.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER l INVOCATION: Supervisor ,W� - `ink 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: --Refreshments-at 8:30; sponsored by Co. Dairy Promotion Committee Proclamation of Soil Stewardship Week _rFeading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board mate of next Session: June 11, 1985; 7:00 p.m. equests for Out -of -State Travel Zoning Meeting-8:30 p.m. re: Minor Sub -division Review APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) .I/, Resolution re: State Court System Resolution re: Support of County Home Rule Resolution designating June as Dairy Month in St. Croix County 4. Ordinance recommending rezonement to Ag-Res. from Ag., Dairyland 'A.. Power Cooperative, Town of Baldwin /3. Ordinance recommending Denial for Rezonement to Ag-Residential from Agricultural -Federal Land Bank Assoc, Town of Rush River Ordinance recommending rezonement from Ag-residential to Ag. with exceptions -Town of Cylon Solid Waste Proposal Recycling Committee Report Report on Selberg Plant -Supervisor Bailey i. Presentation of Jail Study 7:45 p.m. DNR Report 8:00 p.m. EM GENCY RESOLUTION: Resolution Opposing Assembly Bill 85 as it Pertains to Child Support Supplement NEW BUSINESS Presentation of Plat Books -Leader's Council 7:15 p.m. 2. Transfer of Funds-NSP Bill FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS 1. 1,,i ,�_l-u~ti_on__amending Human Services Committee Composition (Possible Closed Session per WI Statute 19.85 (1) e, f, g) Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage and Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday May 1T4, 1985 7:00 p.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation given by Supervisor Lester Giese. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent. Consideration of minutes of the April Session. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Condon to accept the minutes. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt 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 me June 11, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse. Refreshments sponsored by the St. Croix County Dairy Promotion Committee. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Giese to proclaim May 12-19 as Soil Stewardship Week. Motion carried. Requests for out-of-state travel: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Spalding to approve travel for two Board committee members, and two additional committee members to St. Paul for a workshop on recycling, June 19 and 20th. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to approve travel requests for L. Katner to Morehead for chemical dependency Workshop; and M. Early to Atlanta for a workshop for chemical dependency. Zoning Committee to be held at 8:30 recess. Expression of sympathy extended to Supr. Hop for recent death of his brother, Harry Hop. Announcement of tour of Hudson's Industrial Park on May 18. Public Health Nursing to sponsor blood pressure screening for the Courthouse employees on May 28 in the E. Courthouse. Request for approval for re- appointment of the following Unified Board members for 3-year term: Tom Higgins, Mary Lou Hallen, and Pat Plourde. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve appointments. Motion carried. Presentation of complimentary St. Croix County Plat Books to Board Members by 4-H Leader's Association. Representatives making presenta- tion were 4-H Youth Agent Beth Timm, and Executive Committee members, R. Erickson and J. Gillis. Educational programs described, for which the money raised for Plat Books is used. OLD BUSINESS Ordinances & Resolutions RESOLUTION #14(85)s supporting Legislation which would make Operating and Capital Costs of the State Court System the Responsibility of the State of Wisconsin. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #15(85) supporting County Home Rule. Motion by Supr. Condon, 2nd by Supr. Garske to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #16(85): designating June Dairy Month in St. Croix County. Moti n by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Dull to adopt. Milk to be dispensed in the E. Courthouse, and Extension Office in Baldwin during the month of June. Motion carried. Jail Study Report: Supr. S. Peterson, and County Planner Thompson introduced representatives from the National Institute of Corrections to the Board. Spokane County Sheriff L. Erickson, and Olympia Attorney B. Collins discussed the two-phase building program for a new jail facility, and their committment to assist St. Croix County through the planning process. Discussion. Consultants to be guest speakers, May 15th at seminar, being coordinated by the Planning office. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by George to request that per diem be paid to all board members attending the meeting. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson encourged members to attend. DNR Report: County Planner Thompson advised that a representative from the Eau Claire office will not be present for discussion. He reported that June 1, 1985 is the deadline for Junker to put three monitoring wells on or near the site of contamination in the Town of Hudson. Currently the DNR is adopting standards for drinking water, and that replacement wells will probably be put in by the state for the resi- dents affected by the toxic wastes. Break for evening recess. Supr. Dull introduced Paul Ramberg and Jim Lund, members of the St. Croix County Dairy Promotion Committee. They indicated that the committee is responsible for promoting dairy products, and that the state is contributing $1000, which will be used for hiring a dairy ambassador. SESSION RECONVENED, OLD BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS Resolutions & Ordinances Session reconvened. County Agricultural Agent Bretl indicated that the Dow Agent Award representatives will be touring the county farm on June 20. ORDINANCE #116(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential from Agricultural. Refers to petition of Dairyland Power Cooperative, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried., ORDINANCE #117(85): recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land to Ag- Residential from Agricultural. Refers to petition of Federal Land Bank Association, Town of Rush River. Motion by Supr. Kelly, 2nd by Supr. Best to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #118(85) recommending Rezonement from Ag-Residential to Agricultural, Town of Cylon. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to adopt. Discussion. Supr. Dorsey indicated that three infor- mational meetings had been held, with no objections to this proposal, in the Town of Cylon. Motion carried. Solid Waste Report: Presented by Supr. Stephens, who indicated that matter of P.L.M. Selberg is being considered on Thursday, during the Solid Waste Disposal Committee. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Kelly to hold special County Board meeting in May, if a significant decision is made on Thursday, that would need the full board's input. Motion carried. Solid Waste Recycling Report: Supr. Bailey reported that committee members will be attending an informational seminar in St. Paul to obtain additional information. The Private Industry Council is available to assist with employment of people in the recycling program, if necessary. Ecology Products, Inc. will meet with the committee this week to make presentation. Supr. Bailey also shared with the members regarding her recent trip to Sweden, at which time she toured an RDF plant, operated by the Selberg Co. The facility, located in a recreational area of Stockholm, was impressive. E RESOLUTION #17(85): opposing Assembly Bill 85 as it Pertains to Child Support 9—upplement Provision. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Best to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. Finance Director Steel reported to the members that NSP had failed to bill the county for a portion of power, in the amount of approximately $51,000 during the past 4 1/2 years. According to the Public Service Commission, NSP can only charge back two years. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to transfer the amount of $23,492.06 from the General Fund to cover the cost of the back charges to NSP. Roll Call vote: 25 yes, 4 no. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Highway Committee Chairman Meinke indicated that The Highway crews are currently doing extensive construction work on County Road A. Bids are being reviewd by the Highway Committee for the warm storage building project in Hammond. Supr. R. Peterson reported that the first hearing regarding for funding the Department of Social Services, Council on Aging programs, and the 51.42 programs will be held on May 21 in New Richmond. The final hearing will be held on August 29. Supr. Dull indicated that there was substantial savings in the print- ing of the Fair Book due to the style of print. Supr. Willink, Land Conservation Committee, indicated that the Soil Conservation and REA agencies are celebrating 50 years of service. Concern has been raised regarding the present administration's intent to decrease or eliminate these programs. County to meet with the City of Glenwood to discuss sharing of costs for the dam safety signal system in use on Dam #5. Supr. Best indicated that the Public Protection Committee approved the purchase of a 3-wheeler for the Sheriff's Department, for use in police work. Supr. Stephens reported that the annual meeting for Emergency Government participants will be held at Glen Hills Park in June. Extensive discussion regarding recent action taken by the Dept. of Natural Resources in New Richmond, affecting a bridge that was taken down 2 1/2 feet, with no prior contact being made to the affected committees. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to have the District Attorney investigate this matter in New Richmond, pursuing the action of the DNR, and to report to the Public Protection Committee. Motion carried. Library Committee Supr. Evjen reported that there will be an Open House on June 27 at the County Library in Hammond. Supr. Pederson, Library Study Committee, reported that the committee is progressing toward culmination of information for September meeting. Supr. Timmerman asked about the status of smoking and non-smoking areas at the Health Center, and if signs should be purchased and placed in the appropriate places. Public Health Committee to assist. Annual Report for Regional Planning to be presented during the June Board meeting. Supr. Evjen indicated that the Office on Aging held a volunteer recognition dinner in April. The craft shop is now located in the AmericInn, New Richmond. Supr. Garske indicated that the Hay Study for non -represented employees is progressing, and that results are to be implemented by January 1, 1986. Supr. Day requested that any matters regarding highway safety, be referred to Highway Commissioner O'Keefe. Supr. Evjen reported that the Community Options Program now has 33 participants. Recent survey sent to the participants received a favorable response. Farmland Preservation Applications: Referred to State -Duane and Judith Hill, Town of Emerald; referred to committee -William and Louise Lubich, Town of Kinnickinnic; Clarence Jackelen, Town of Glenwood; City of Glenwood. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to approve. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors -Total Amount Paid: $5,825.9T�; Highway Committee -Total Amount Paid for April: $1,330.96; May: $1,048.66; and Unified Board -Total Amount Paid: $292.23. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Day to approve. Motion carried. 3 Correspondence: Letters received from R. Kachelmyer. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to refer to the District Attorney, for reply if necessary. Correspondence also received from Governor Earl, and legislators regarding recent resolutions referred to Madison for their review. All correspondence placed on file in the Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 4