HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-15-1985ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, October 15, 1985
9:00 a.m.
Courthouse Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
CALL TO ORDER
vINVOCATION: ' Rev. Tony Fuller, Glen Hills United Methodist Church,
Glenwood City
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
ri ~signation of Supr. Day, Districts 1 & 2
Special Recognition, Beth Timm, Youth Agent--Supr. Dull-(-�j2.
Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board
Date of next Session: November 12, 1985 9:00 a.m.
Requests for Out -of -State Travel
APPOINTMENTS
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and
Ordinances)
. Report -Wisconsin Counties Association Convention, Superior
Ordinance recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land to
Commercial from Agriculture-J. Woodcock, Town of Pleasant Valley
Ordinance regardingrKiRezonement of Land from Agricultural -
Residential to Commercial-G. Plourde, Town of Somerset
4. Ordinance regarding Animal Waste Management
PRELIMINARY 1986 BUDGET PRESENTATION- �1Q 000 a.m_
ransfer of funds -from Zoning Budget to County Board
Review of 1986 Budget Requests
Discussion of revenue alternatives for St. Croix County
Library Study Recommendation, Supr.Pederson
Hay Wage Study Recommendation, Supr. Garske
j NEW BUSINESS
1. Signs and Public Road Right -a -Way, Supr. Best
FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS
EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution creating Study Committee concerning the Establishment
of a Human Services Board.
(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`"'�r..„,.,, ,v
Adjournment
(THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION)
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session
Tuesday October 15, 1985
9:00 a.m.
County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation given by Rev. Tony Fuller, Glen Hills United Methodist
Church, Glenwood City.
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present.
Roll Call by County Clerk: 28 present, 2 excused absences, 1 vacancy.
Consideration of minutes of the October Special Session. Motion by
Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve the minutes as mailed.
Motion carried. i4otion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to
adopt the agenda as presented. Ordinance regarding Animal Waste
Management to be considered as a First Reading. Motion carried to
adopt.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Anderson welcomed all guests and representatives of the press.
Vice -Chairman Meinke announced the Open House of the newly completed
Warm Storage Building at the Highway Department on October 19 in
Hammond. Letter from Supr. Day informing the Board of his resignation
effective October 8, 1985 as County Board Supervisor in District ##18.
Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Speer to accept the resignation.
Motion carried. Next Regular Session to be held on November 12 at 9:00
in the Courthouse, and to include the final budget hearing. Clerk read
rules 20 and 22, regarding addressing the Board.
Matter of appointment to District # 1 8 placed on the floor.
Correspondence read from Day with recommendation of K. Sumner to his
position; from R. Kalms requesting that she be considered for the
position; from Supr. Speer recommending R. Kalms as Day's successor;
from K. Sumnerexpressing his interest as Day's replacement. Chairman.
asked K. Sumner and R. Kalms to speak to the Board. Request also for
any other interested persons. Motion by Stephens, 2nd by Best to place
matter on the floor per proper balloting procedure. Motion carried.
Ballots counted: Kenneth Sumner-15 votes; Ruth Kalms-14 votes. Sumner
sworn in by the County Clerk, term effective immediately as County
Board Supervisor representing District #18.
Wisconsin Counties Association Report: Chairman Anderson, County Board
members R. Peterson, S.—Peterson, O'Connell, Willink, and Spalding made
reports specific to committee and county interests. County Clerk also
attending in conjunction with Clerk's Association annual fall meeting.
Conference emphasized the role of "home rule" in county government.
Ten minute recess.
ORDINANCE ##128(85): recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land to
Commercial from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of John Woodcock,
Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr.
Dorsey to accept recommendation to deny. Discussion. Resident of Town
of Pleasant Valley, M. Torkleson addressed the board in support of the
denial. Supr. Best indicated that he was not able to vote on matter
due to conflict of interest. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 0129(85): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to
Commercial from Ag-Residential. Pertains to petition of G. Plourde,
Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to adopt.
Discussion. ;Motion carried.
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OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Preliminary 1986 Budget Presentation
Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson referred to discussion of budget
adjustments from the October 1, 1985 Special Session, requesting
committees to make additional cuts from 1986 requests. He indicated
that no salary increase for employees, nor new positions have been
included in current budget proposals, except those already set for
elected officials per former Resolution #22(84). Personnel Committee
currently considering union requests and new position requests. Supr.
Peterson and Finance Director reviewed in detail all proposed budget
requests with members. Detailed budget information available in the
County Clerk's office for public inspection.
Consideration and intent to reimburse meal expense only to those jurors
remaining during deliberation. Discussion of policy and statutory
mandates. County Treasurer's office commended for initiating new
process to bank taxes more quickly, thus producing more interest
producing revenue. Survey budget to be transferred from the General
Fund if position is reinstated per Personnel Committee. Discussion
regarding proposed budget cuts offered by Sheriff of approximately
$58,000 from original budget request; however, no action taken at this
time. Discussion regarding patrol boat replacement, and reinstating
bullet proof window reconstruction in the county jail. Discussion
regarding Public Health Nursing budget, and increased revenue to offset
increased personnel to deliver services.
Health Center Administrator discussed differences in administration of
Unified Board and Nursing Home budgets due to changes in the state
nursing home formula and new compliance regulations. Discussion of
alternatives available to effectively reduce Health Center budget.
PEER program not included in proposed budget since the grant money is
not available in 1986 to continue funding without county monies.
Consideration given to various options to continue these services.
Informal discussion with respective human service departments and
committee chairs planned for October 22 in the courthouse. Supr. Evjen
recommended that county funds not be used if there are other existing
agencies that receive federal and/or state funds that could
appropriately administer such programs. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd
by Supr. Brown to allow $25,000 in the Unified Board budget to
accommodate the PEER program. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 6 yes, 24
no. Motion defeated. Session recessed for lunch.
OLD BUSINESS (Budget Review Continued)
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion regarding General Relief budget. Supr. R. Peterson
indicated that the department adminsters this program very reasonably
for county residents. Highway Commissioner discussed budget
justification and placed on record letter from the Highway Committee
opposing any further decrease in the 1986 level of appropriation, in
order to meet projected twenty—year maintenance and construction plan.
Supr. Pederson addressed former recommendations by the Library Study
Committee, noting adjustments that are currently being made to provide
an adequate level of library services to the residents.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD presented to Youth Agent Beth Timm by
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Chairman Anderson and Ag and Extension Chairman Dull for outstanding
service to St. Croix County during her employment. She is moving to
the Milwaukee area. Applause.
Budget review continued. Contribution to Regional Planning discussed
and its relationship to the county. Solid Waste budget to include
costs for approved county landfill, engineering costs, required DNR
testing, and committee expenses. Supr. Evjen emphasized the importance
of utilizing Regional Planning and other resources available to assist
with this project. Long Range Planning budget in place to continue
with plans for approved facility planning. Matter of funding allowed
to the Health Systems Agency addressed. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by
Supr. Stephens to withdraw funding from proposed 1986 HSA budget.
Discussion. Clarification by HSA representative W. G. Heiting
regarding its relationship to the county. Note by show of hands: 18
yes, 12 no. Motion carried. Recess.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: Following review, the total proposed budget to be
$9,821,888.00. With anticipated revenue of $3,265,330.00, the proposed
increase would be approximately 30.46% over last year; increase of
1.467 mills. The increase in delinquent taxes is $540,656.00 or 20%
over 1984. Chairman Anderson Challenged members to take serious look
at increased tax levy, and that county sales tax or wheel tax would
have to be implemented if no additional cuts are made. Discussion.
Personnel Chairman Garske indicated that no union contracts have been
settled to date. Supr. Timmerman presented comparison material of
Wisconsin agriculture data in relationship to other midwestern farm
states. Supr. Kelly addressed the relationship of school levy
increases. Finance Director indicated that the phasing out of Federal
Revenue Sharing is best managed over a 2-3 year period, rather than to
out drastically by the end of 1986. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by
Supr. Brown to make re -adjustments to all budgets with exception given
to mandated programs, by November 1; Finance Committee to review
recommendations by Finance Director following individual budget review,
and to be presented for action during the November 12th Regular
Session. Motion carried.
Hay Study Recommendations: Personnel Committee Chairman Garske
referred to wage compensation and classification study completed
October 1. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to approve wage
increase of those 14 positions rated below the minimum, to be
retroactive to October 1, 1985. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 24 yes,
5 no. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS, First Reading of Ordinance & EMERGENCY RESOLUTION
Public Road Right`a-Way: Supr. Best reported that identification and
real estate signs should not be nailed to poles, etc. when the driver's
right-of-way is obstructed. Chairman Anderson referred this matter for
further consideration to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Committee reports. Health Committee Chairman O'Connell referred to
letter of resignation as St. Croix County Medical Examiner effective
this date due; to remain in this capacity until replacement is named.
RESOLUTION #24(85): (Emergency Action) creating Study Committee
concerning the Establishment of a Human Services Board. Pertains to the
establishment of a seven -member governing and policy -making Board which
would integrate and coordinate a comprehensive range of human services.
Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve.
Discussion.
Ordinance regarding Animal Waste Management to be referred for a Second
Reading during the November 12th Regular Session.
Farmland Preservation Applications: Referred to state per committee
approval -Harry Yetter, Town of Baldwin; Joseph Stack, Town of Forest
and Glenwood City; Kevin and Shirley Wittmer, Town of Emerald; Sigward
and Fern Mullen, Town of Star Prairie; Dennis and Susan Oehlke, Town of
Springfield; Lehman and Judith Carlson, Town of Star Prairie; Gregory
and Gail Geissinger, Town of Hammond; Merwin McGee, Town of
Springfield and Town of Emerald; Stanley and Viola Miller, Town of
Warren; Cassius and Vivian Booth, Town of Springfield and Glenwood
City; Donald and Helen Demulling, Town of Star Prairie; Michael Warner,
Town of Glenwood; Kenneth Dull, Town of Richmond; Steven Derrick, Town
of Richmond; Dennis Emmert, Town of Erin Prairie; Donald and Sandra
Anderson, Town of Eau Galle; and, Emmett Peskar, 'Town of Kinnickinnic;
David and William Hoffman, Town of Glenwood; William and 11Iabel Hoffman,
Town of Glenwood; Jerry and David Hoffman, Town of Springfield; David
Ovsak, Town of Kinnickinnic; John and Carolyn Dalton, Town. of Erin
Prairie; Sheldon and Ruth Simonson, Town of Forest; Mark and Laurie
Delander, Town of Kinnickinnic; Marie Klatt, Town of Emerald; Francis
and Susan Klatt, Town of Emerald; David Schroeder, Town of Glenwood.
Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Motion
carried.
Per Diem Report: Total Paid in September -County Board of Supervisors,
$8,047.36; Highway Committee, $2,335.92; Unified Board, $739.29.
Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve. Motion
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carried.
Correspondence from State Senator Harsdorf and Representative Berndt
read into the record, and placed on file in the County Clerk's office.
Announcement of Inter -County Meeting to be hosted by Pepin County on
November 1, 1985.
Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adjourn. Motion
carried and meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Ann Berke
St. Croix County Clerk
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