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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 8-13-1985ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, August 13, 1985 9 : 0 0 a.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Reverend Merlin Bradley, First Baptist Church, Hudson 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: Zoning Committee to meet at 12:50 p.m. Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: September 10, 1985 Requests for Out -of -State Travel APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) 1. Ordinance recommending Denial for Rezonement from Agriculture to Agriculture -Residential, Town of Pleasant Valley 2. Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement to Agriculture - Residential from Agriculture, Town of Troy 3. Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement to Ag-Res from Agriculture, Town of Stanton 4. Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement to Agiculture to Agriculture -Residential, Town of Troy 5. Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement to Agriculture - Residential from Agriculture, Town of Somerset 6. Long -Range Planning Committee -County Planner Thompson 7. Solid Waste Study Committee Report -consideration of alternative proposals 8. Solid Waste Recycling Sub -Committee Report-Supr. Bailey 9. Report on Summer Highway Conference 10:30 a.m. 10. Report on Agricultural Extension Conference 10:45 a.m. 11. Discussion of Rules & Regulations -General Services Committee; Supr. Speer 12. Tax Deeded Property -Village of Wilson; Village of Star Prairie EMERGENCY RESOLUTION: 1. Resolution Reducing Membership of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee and Waste Recycling Committee NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer of $10,000 for Community Options Program 9:45 a.m. 2. Transfer of $10,000 to Parks Outlay 10:00 a.m. 3. Transfer of funds -County Surveyor 4. Line -item transfer of $65,000 for Hwy Dept. to Maintenance 5. Transfer of $18,000 to the Medical Examiner's Budget 6. Private Sewage System Program -Duane Strassman, Deputy Director 1:15 p.m. 7. Job Training Partnership Program -Beverly Rehwaldt, Training Coordinator 1:45 p.m. 8. Discussion of Wage Adjustment request -Sheriff's Department 9. Recommendation -proposed Bass Lake Rehabilitation District 2:15 10. Farmland Preservation application for relinquishment-J. Jacobs, Town of Hudson 11. County Librarian Report-Supr. Evjen 3:00 p.m. FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS (Possible Closed Session per WI Statute 19.85 (1) e, f, g; Reconvene into Open Session) 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 August 13, 1985 9:00 a.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation given by Reverend Merlin Bradley, First Baptist Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 30 present, 1 absent. Consideration of minutes of the the June Regular Session. Motion by Supr. Timmerman, 2nd by Supr. George to accept. Amendments as follows: add Solid Waste Report and Recycling Report; recommendation from Personnel regarding the purchasing function to be referred to the Hay Study. ;Motion carried to accept minutes as amended. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS County Clerk Berke read rules 20 and 22, regarding addressing the Board. Chairman Anderson welcomed all guests and representatives of the press. Announcement of Zoning and Planning Committee to meet at 12:50 p.m. this date to discuss the proposed Bass Lake Rehabilitation District. Hearing for the Human Services programs to be in the Courthouse on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. All Supervisors encouraged to' attend. Next Regular Session of the County Board to be September 10, 1985 in the Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-state requests as follows: Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to approve travel for C. Christensen, Health Center employee in amount of approximately $1,000 for conference in Phoenix December 10- 15. Motion carried. Motion by Stephens, 2nd by Hop to approve travel for Emergency Government Director to Knoxville for Emergency Government in October. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS, Ordinances NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE #121(85): recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land from Agriculture to Agriculture -Residential. Pertains to petition of J. i4aule, Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #122(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Agriculture -Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of R. Enloe, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Best to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #123(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Agriculture -Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of Mark and Janine Emerson, Town of Stanton. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 1124(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land from Agriculture to Agriculture -Residential. Pertains to petition of J. Persico, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Day to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #125(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Agriculture -Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of L. Krogman, Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. Solid Waste Recycling Report: Presented by Supr. Bailey, who presented an overview of the committee's formation and objectives, in conjunction with the Solid Waste Disposal Committee. Recommended advisory capacity only of non -Board members. Discussion. Supr. Stephens commended her for excellent service with a very difficult committee assignment. Long -Range Planning Report_ Supr. S. Peterson presented a summary of the planning to date, indicating that the project will be handled in- house with assistance from the County Planner and all departments.. County Planner R. Thompson presented an extensive report, stating the goal as -"building a new facility in the most economic and aesthetic way possible." He indicated that the planning stages would take 2-3 years, projecting a facility that would accommodate the county's needs for 20- 30 years. Discussion. Consideration by Supr. S. Peterson given to establishing priorities for the phases of building. Supr. Brown asked that the building project proceed with caution. Discussion regarding the time table of the Jail Study in relationship to the overall facility planning. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to refer to the District Attorney for an opinion concerning the proper jurisdiction of the committee. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to amend the former motion to also be referred to the General Services Committee for a recommendation. Motion to amend carried. Motion as amended carried. Transfer -County Parks Outlay: Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. -------------- ----- ------ Best to approve transfer of $10,000 to the Parks Outlay budget from the General Fund. Report by Parks Manager J. Grant, indicating that the camping area is now completely blacktopped. Favorable comments from the members that toured the park during County Fair week. Roll Call vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Transfer -Community Options Program: Supr. Evjen presented a summary of the program's objectives, and indicated that 36 residents are currently being served in St. Croix County. Due to cuts from the state to continue funding the program at its current level, additional county funds are necessary. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to transfer $10,000 from the General Fund to the COP budget for the remainder of 1985. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Supr. R. Peterson indicated that the PEER program through the Health Center is no longer being funded, and that this matter will be addressed at the Human Services Public Hearing on August 29. Report by Supervisors Meinke and Draxler regarding the Summer Highway Conference. Referred to status of Jurisdictional Road Studies being conducted in the state. Supervisors Dull and Dorsey reported on the Agricultural Extension Conference hosted by Dane and Columbia Counties. Recognition given to Chairman Anderson for his 20 year service to agriculture. Rules & Regulations: Supr. Speer, Chairman of General Services referred to hand-out with all proposed additions and corrections to the County Board Rules and Regulations, Standing and Elective Committees, respectively. Wisconsin University Extension, Education and Land Conservation Committees to be elected committees. To be added to Appointed committees: County Board Association, Willow River Rehabilitation District, Upper Willow River, Unified Services Board, Special Building, Community Youth Aids, and St. Croix Human Services: Pertaining to the County Planning & Zoning, Real Property Lister's Office, and Surveyor's Office, this shall be the responsibility of the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. Turning Point to be added to the Human Services Coordinating Committee. Add Adoption of Agenda to the County Board Agenda, following Minutes. To be added to Rules and Regulations: "mileage will be paid to committee members. This will include all committees not just the Library Board. This would apply to non -County Board members." To be added to Rules of Standing & Elective Committees: Computer Advisory and Long -Range Study Committees with definitio.n of duties. Motion by Supr. 'Speer, 2nd by Supr. Garske to adopt aforementioned additions and amendments. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to establish May and June as evening County Board Sessions. Discussion. Motion carried. Discussion regarding meals paid in the county for Board members and 2 employees in special situations. As indicated in the Rules and Regulations, permission can be given at the discretion of the parent committee. Tax Deeded Property: County Clerk presented properties of J. Rennick, Village of Star Prairie; and L. Leehe, Village of Wilson, with unpaid taxes. Aotion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Spalding to take tax deeds on the parcels per statutory procedure. Motion carried. Solid Waste Report Su-pr. Stephens addressed the Board''with recent developments regarding the matter of PLM Sellbergs, a company being considered for construction of solid waste incinerator. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to allow an additional 60 days from this date for the Solid Waste Disposal Committee to proceed with alternatives for solid waste. Discussion. Supr. Heebink questioned the value of additional time, and what steps would follow. Supr. Stephens indicated that other proposals would be considered. Flow control matter discussed. Motion carried. Matter of county landfill discussed. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George for the county to begin with the citing process, obtaining proper licensing from the state, for a county landfill. Discussion. Motion carried. Emergency Resolution regarding reduction of membership of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee withdrawn by Supr. Stephens. He stated that recycling should remain as a sub -committee of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee. Chairman Anderson indicated that any proposed changes to the committee structure would have to be taken up at another meeting. Private Sewage System Report: Duane Strassman, Deputy Director from the State Plumbing Bureau presented the private sewage system as it relates to St. Croix County. He discussed various changes in the statutes affecting inspections, mound septic systems and failing systems: Questions addressed. He highly commended the outstanding job performed by the St. Croix County Zoning Office. Board applause for his presentation. Job Training Partnershik Program_ Beverly Rehwaldt, Training --------- ----- ---- --- -- Coordinator for the program in this area made a presentation to the members. She indicated that the program is geared for'the economically disadvantaged, and emphasizes the training, partnership, and educational aspects of labor. Currently in St. Croix County, 98 youths are in the program. The office for St.' Croix and Pierce Counties is in Roberts. The Board commended her efforts with the JTPA program. Proposed Bass Lake District: Supr. George reported that a Public Hearing was held on August 5 in the St. Joseph Town Hall regarding a proposed Bass Lake Rehabilitation District. The meeting was intitiated by a petition of interested Bass Lake landowners. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Best to deny the request. Reasons for denial as follows: petition did not have the required number of homeowners, statement of necessity inconsistent with petition statement, boundaries of the territory to be included were not adequately defined, and written notification within the district was insufficient. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 28 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. County Librarian Report: Supr. Evjen introduced Sandra Fuller, County Librarian. She reviewed with the Board, the services provided by the library. The members commended her efforts, and welcomed her as a new county employee. IFLS Board member, W. Heiting reported that the Federated Library Board has been fully funded in 1986. Matter of proposed fund transfer to the County Surveyor budget withdrawn by Supr. George. He indicated that this will be presented again in September. Transfer of funds -Highway Department: Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to authorize the internal transfer of funds at the Highway Department as approved by the Highway Committee in the amount of $65,000 from the Incidental Labor Fund to the County Maintenance and Snow Removal Fund to fund the cost of road projects as needed. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3 Transfer of funds —Medical Examiner: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to transfer $18,000 the General Fund. Discussion. efficient. District Attorney and system. Roll Call vote: 28 yes, to the Medical Examiner's budget from Supr. Swenby asked if this would be Sheriff defended new Medical Examiner 2 no. Motion carried. Matter of wage adjustment for Captain position in the Sheriff's Department placed on the floor. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. George to adjust the Captain's salary $100 each month, effective August 15, 1985 through the end of the year ($350), and to follow the recommendation of the Hay Study in 1986. No action. Personnel Committee Chairman Garske indicated that this was not being requested with good timing, and that 19 other requests were made and denied for 1985. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Kelly to table until September, following the Wage Study results. Motion carried. i-tatter of Farmland Preservation application for, relinquishment regarding the J. Jacobs estate discussed. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Kelly to relinquish this property from the Farmland Preservation Agreement with the State of Wisconsin. Discussion. Town Chairman B. Kinney indicated that land is sub —marginal for farm land. Motion carried. Committee & Board Reports: Supr. 'Meinke reported for the Highway Committee regarding the Stillwater Bridge, and that the stop light in Stillwater on the corner approaching the bridge has been calibrated to help the traffic problem. Supr. George, Public Protection Committee praised the outstanding efforts of the Child Support Office for child support collection in 1985. Finance Director J. Steel reported for the County Treasurer's office, indicating that tax collection after July was more than sufficient to settle with the school districts this year. Report by Supr. Draxler regarding the progress of the Jurisdictional Road Study. The study committee meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Supr. Hop indicated that the warm storage building is progressing well, and should be completed by October 1, 1985. , Supr. Nelson reported that the Unified Board has had an exceptional year. Supr. R. Peterson referred to the recently printed brochure outlining the programs available through the Social Services Department. He announced that Income Maintenance Supervisor Pearl Frazier retired on July 31, and her successor is Judy Boysen. Library Study Committee Chairman Pederson reported that the study results will be available and ready to present during the September Session. Supr. Giese represented the Upper Willow River Rehabilitation District, reporting on the annual meeting. Supr. Best commended 'Zoning Administrator H. Barber for his outstanding performance. Supr. Timmerman reported that the 8th township entering exclusive agriculture zoning is currently being considered. Tax credits totalled $565,000 in 1984. Farmland Preservation Applications: Referred to State —Wayne Alverman, Town of Cylon; Sammy Morrow, Town of Hammond, and Robert & Barbara Ick1er, Town of Kinnickinnic and Village of Roberts. Referred to Committee —Harry Yetter, Town of Baldwin; J. Stack, Town of Forest and Glenwood City; Kevin and Shirley Wittmer, Town of Emerald; Sigward & Fern Mullen, Town of Star Prairie; Dennis & Susan Oehlke, Town of Springfield; Lehman & Judith Carlson, Town of Star Prairie; Gary & Marie Booth, Town of Glenwood; Gregory & Gail Geissinger, Town of Hammond & Village of Baldwin; Merwin McGee, Town of Springfield & Village of Wilson & Town of Emerald; Stanley & Viola Miller, Town of Warren; Cassius & Vivian Booth, Town of Springfield & Glenwood City; Donald & Helen Demulling, Town of Star Prairie; Michael Warner, Glenwood City; Carl & Joan Anderson, Town of Cady; Kenneth Dull, Town of Richmond; Harvey & Suzanna Hielkema, Town of Hammond; Norman & Grace Nelson, Town of Kinnickinnic; Lloyd D. Olsen, Town of Springfield & Baldwin; Steven J. Derrick, Town of Richmond; Dennis Emmert, Town of Erin Prairie; Donald & Sandra Anderson, Town of Eau Galle & Village of Woodville; Emmett Peskar, Town of Kinnickinnic; Rudolph & Doris Kreuziger, Town of Kinnickinnic & Town of Warren; Clear View Acres -- Ben Morte1, Town of Emerald; David & William Hoffman, Town of Glenwood; William & M'abel Hoffman, Town of Glenwood; Jerry & David 4 Hoffman, Springfield; David A. Ovsak, Town of Kinnickinnic & City of River Falls; John & Carolyn Dalton, Town of Erin Prairie; Sheldon & Ruth Simonson, Town of Forest; Mark & Laurie Delander, Town of Kinnickinnic; Marie Klatt, Town of Emerald; Francis & Susan Klatt, Town of Emerald; David C. Schroeder, Town of Glenwood. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to approve. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors -Total Paid in July- $7,153.84; Total Paid in August-$4,596.81; Highway Commttee-Total Paid ending June 1-$1,108.14; Total Paid ending June 28-$1,000.50; Unified Borard-Total Amount Paid in July-$695.55; Total Amount Paid in August- $656.82. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: Letters received from State Representative R. Shoemaker, and State Senator J. Harsdorf, regarding recent resolutions passed by the county. Approval for amendment to th,e Wisonsin Fund Private Sewage System grant award received from the Department of Natural Resources. Letter of special thanks from Pearl Frazier for recognition at her retirement dinner. Special recognition given to Supr. Timmerman as Forester of the Year nominee to the state. Correspondence placed on file in the County Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 5