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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 6-11-1985AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, June 11, 1985 7:00 p.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Gary Nokleberg, Trinity Lutheran, Hammond 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: Proclamation designating Foster Family Month in June Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: August 13, 1985 Requests for Out -of -State Travel APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) 1. Appointment of Supervisor "istrict #4 2. Resolution Amending Human Dervices Committee Composition 3. Resolution Authorizing County Clerk to Execute Deed to James R. Karnes 4. Resolution Authorizing County Clerk to Execute Deed to Allen Fleming 5. Ordinance rec. Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential from Agriculture -Town of Troy, D. O'Malley 6. Solid Waste Report to include discussion of P.L.M. Selberg 7. Recycling Program -Suer, Bailey EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution Granting Authorization to Borrow from the State Trust fund 2. Ordinance regarding Littering in St. Croix County 3. Resolution supporting the Reinstating of Funds to the Division of Tourism 4. Resolution Urging State Legislature to Adjust Community Aids Formula NEW BUSINESS 1. St. Croix County Farm Report-7:15 p.m. John Spanton 2. DNR Report-7:30 p.m. 3. West Central Regional Planning Report -Jerry Chasteen-8:00 p.m. FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS (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 June 1 1 , 1985 7:00 p.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation given by Pastor Gary Nokelberg, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hammond. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 29 present, 1 vacant position, 1 absent. Consideration of minutes of the May Regular Session. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve. Motion carried. Notice of session published in the media of the county as prescribed by state statute. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to adopt the agenda. i4otion carried. AHNOUNCE14ENTS & APPOINTHENTS County Clerk read rules 20 and 22, regarding addressing the board. Chairman Anderson welcomed all guests and representatives of the press. Date of the next session to be August 13, 1985 at 9:00 a.m. in the Courthouse. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to accept the Proclamation, designating June as Foster Parent Month. Motion carried. Supr. O'Connell indicated that the new sound system is in place, and that this evening would be its first use. Appointments to the Road Jurisdictional Classification Committee were discussed. Motion by Supr. Day, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to approve the appointments, as follows: Towns Association: Ray Brown, Neil Hoffman, and Chris Bethke; Highway Committee: Milton Meinke and Robert Draxler; Zoning and Planning Committee: Richard Peterson; Outside I1tember: Margel Johnson. Motion carried. Letter of resignation from County Board membership read from Clifford Sias, District #4, with recommenda- tion of Herman Jensch to fill his unexpired term. Letter from New Richmond 14ayor recommending Jensch to fill his unexpired term. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Pederson to accept the resignation. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Garske to accept the recommendation for appointment of Herman Jensch to fill the unexpired term of Clifford Sias in County Board Supervisory District #4. Motion carried. County Clerk Berke conducted the official swearing in ceremony, and Herman Jensch became the County Board Supervisor, representing District #4, effective June 13, 1985. Applause for Supr. Jensch. Announcements regarding the 15th Anniversay Open House at the County Library, to be held on June 27 in Hammond. Tour of the 1985 Fair and Glen Hills Park area to be July 26. An invitation extended to the County Board members for the Retirement Picnic of Elmer Dahm on June 21 at the Hudson VFW. NEW BUSINESS County Farm Report: Supr. Nelson introduced John Spanton, County Farm Manager, who presented the farm report to the Board. He indicated that the farm is beginning to show some profits after his management of one year. Discussion regarding the condition of the equipment, crops, and labor situation. He indicated that he wishes to use more help from the correctional center to offset overtime. He extended an invitation to the members to visit the farm. Applause. DNR Report: Area Director T. Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, was introduced. He indicated that he and his staff will be addressing the issues of: Town of Hudson landfill, drawdown on the Willow River, and the solid waste matter in the Town of Star Prairie. J. Tritt, Solid Waste Specialist addressed the Junker Landfill problem. The three monitoring wells will be in place by the end of June, and sampling will begin and be available within 45 days for evaluation. At this time owners in the area, with contaminated wells, can apply for well compensation funds. The District Attorney indicated that the county has no original jurisdiction for the matter, and that the county has addressed the problem more than sufficiently. DNR advised that the county should be prepared for alternatives for solid waste in this area if the water quality is not satisfactory, or the landfill is closed down. Question addressed to J. Grump, DNR regarding the EPA's involvement with this problem. He indicated that additional evidence, other than water quality data would have to be obtained. A report from the Environmental Protection Agency was placed on record in the Clerk's office. According to the Public Health Service, the water is satisfactory to drink. Questions regarding the problem with toxic water in the Town of Hammond. He reported that barrels of paint sludge were reported found in depression areas, and that this is being taken care of. Supr. Best inquired about the sampling procedure of water and its validity. The second matter addressed was the situation of the draw down in the Willow River, and lack of proper notification to the proper authorities when this occurred. D. Koich, Water Management Investigator indicated that there was a liason problem between the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation, and that the city employee involved with the project in New Richmond, left the meeting before this matter was clearly discussed. Supr. Stephens asked that the scheduling for the draw down be closely followed in the future. J. Tritt also addressed the matter of improper burning in the Town of Star Prairie. He indicated that there is no burning exemption in the Town, and that there was a misunderstanding by a local resident, who burned brush, unattended. C. Swanberg, Wildlife Manager reported that of the 6,700 acres in St. Croix County of state owned land, approximately 3-6% of wildlife habitat is burned each year in an attempt to restore prairie grasses. Supr. Nelson questioned the manner of fencing around these lands. Chairman Anderson commended the DNR staff for their presentations. Applause. Board recessed. West Central Regional Planning Report: Jerry Chasteen, Regional Director reported to the full Board regarding his annual report, and plans for the upcoming year. He addressed the concerns of economical development, solid waste management, local technical assistance, mapping assistance, and various short-term activities throughout the county. His department is currently preparing plans to submit to the Transportation Committee, regarding the Stillwater Bridge matter. Supr. Timmerman commended the office for their cooperation with the county. Applause. OLD BUSINESS Ordinances & Resolutions Discussion regarding the matter of adding the Turning Point Agency to the Human Services Coordinating Committee. Motion by Supr. Spalding, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to add Turning Point to the membership of the Human Services Coordinating Committee. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 18(85): Karnes, Village of Sweitzer to approve. authorizing County to Execute Deed to James R. Wilson. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #19(85): authorizing County to Execute Deed to Allen Fleming, Town of Glenwood. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sweitzer to approve. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #119(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of D. O'Malley, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Kelly. Discussion. Motion carried. Solid Waste Report: Supr. Stephens gave a status report regarding ----- ------------ plans with PLM Sellbergs, the firm the county is considering to handle the solid waste situation. He indicated that negotiations are continuing, and that the county will be preparing a counter offer, to be presented to Sellbergs this month. Supr. Bailey reported on the status of the Recycling Sub -committee, indicating that any specific goals will be determined after a decision with Sellbergs. RESOLUTION #20(85): granting Authorization to Borrow from the State Trust Fund. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve. Discussion. Pertains to the building project at the Highway office in Hammond and the purchase of the property East of Hudson. Roll Call vote: 29 yes, 0 no. ''lotion carried. ORDINANCE 120(85): St. Croix County Metal or Glass Ordinance. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Spalding to approve. Discussion. District Attorney Lundell indicated that with passage of this ordinance, the county would have the authority to arrest for an ordinance violation, rather than as a criminal violation. Supr. Plourde commended the intent of the proposed ordinance. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #21(85): supporting the Reinstatement of Funds to the Division of Tourism for the Economic Welfare of the Citizens, Business and Industry of the State of Wisconsin. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #22(85): urging State Legislature to Adjust Community Aids Formula to More Equitably Finance County Programs. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Planning Committee discussed the matter of Land Surveyor position. District Attorney Lundell indicated that prior to 1980, the position was elected. Former resolution abolished the elected status of the position, and designated the employment of land surveyors to do monumentation. Effective May 1, 1985 the Zoning Committee terminated remonumentation. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to re-establish a County Surveyor position. Discussion regarding the effect this position would have on the Tax Lister's office. Consideration concerning the appropriate committee assignment for the proposed position. Motion by Supr. Kelly, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to place under the jurisdiction of the Planning and Zoning Committee. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to change the office of Tax Lister from the Finance Committee to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Motion carried on second amendment. Motion carried regarding the first amendment. Main motion, to establish the position of County Surveyor, to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Planning and Zoning Committee, and to also place the Tax Lister's office under the same jurisdiction, carried. Chairman Anderson referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee for further review. Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson moved that the Computer Study Committee be changed to a Computer Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Supr. Stephens. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Stephens requesting that the Finance Committee be designated to petition the City of Hudson to annex the Boody property East of Hudson. Motion carried. Motion introduced by Supr. S. Peterson for the county to rent the upper floor of the former Nor -Lake Building at $7.25 per square foot, including utilities, insurance, and taxes, for the year of 1986, with an option to lease additional years if needed. Discussion. Supr. R. Peterson indicated that there is not adequate space for the Department of Social Services. Supr. Swenby questioned the price of the lease, and the authority to lease the proposed proper- ty. No action taken. Referred to the Finance Committee for further review. Supr. Speer, Public Protection Committee questioned the reimbursement of $6.00 registration to Board members, and employees to the Jail Study Conference held at the Hudson House on May 15. She indicated that Public Protection had denied this reimbursement, and that this was not respected by the Finance Committee. Question regarding the past policy for similiar situations. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to deduct the $6.00 allowance for the Jail Study Meeting registration from all Board members and employees that received the reimbursement. Matter of purchasing discussed. Question by Supr. 3 Speer regarding the authority of the Finance Committee to designate the County Clerk as the Purchasing Agent, and allowing compensation for the additional responsibilities. Chairman Anderson indicated that the statute clearly allows for the Board to make a designation for a pur- chasing agent, with authority to set a just compensation. Supr. Timmerman indicated that the Personnel Committee did not approve any compensation until such time that this was processed through the Hay wage study. Supr. Evjen asked that the purchasing policies be consistent throughout the departments. Matter of Jail Study registration reimbursement, and the purchasing duties referred to Joint Personnel and Finance Committee, by Chairman Anderson, to be discussed next week. Supr. O'Connell commended the Tubing Association regarding their attempt to ban the use of glass and metal containers in the Apple River. Report by Supr. Nelson, Chairman of the Unified Board regarding the request by his committee to plan building expansion of the Sheltered Workshop. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to authorize the Unified Board to hire an industrial engineering consultant to study this project. Discussion. notion carried. Farmland Preservation Applications: Referred to State -William and -------- ------------ ------------ Louise Lubich, Town of Kinnickinnic; Clarence Jackelen, Town of Glenwood and Glenwood City. Referred to committee -Wayne Alvermann, Town of Cylon; Sammy Morrow, Town of Hammond; and, Robert and Barbara Ickler, Town of Kinnickkinic. Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors -Total Amount Paid: $6,239.32; Highway Committee -Total Amount Paid: $1,108.14; and, Unified Board -Total Amount Paid-$606.20. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Day to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: Letters received from Governor Earl and Senator Harsdorf regarding former resolutions submitted by the county. Letter of thank you to Chairman Anderson from M. Jensen, Hudson Tourist Information Center, regarding the visit by Lt. Governor Flynn to Hudson. Letter from the University Extension Service, extending special recognition to Chairman Anderson for his dedicated service to the Extension program. Letter of appreciation extended to the Board for the outstanding efforts of St. Croix County Emergency Communications Director S. T'Kach. Correspondence from Mayor Luepke, Glenwood City, inviting the Board to an open house of the city's new recycling center to be held on June 22. Correspondence placed on file in the Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Sweitzer, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk T