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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 3-10-1987AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 10, 1987 9:00 a.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Robert Onkka, Baldwin Gethsemane Lutheran 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 Rules & Regulations 'p �1't'= `` �' c ANNOUNCEMENTS: Reading of Rule 20, Debate: Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: April 21, 1987 Requests for Out -of -State Travel APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) Resolution Opposing State Mandates on Local Government Without Sufficient Funding Resolution Regarding State Employee Salary Structure and Responsibilities Solid Waste Report :30 a.m.,..) hl:00 a Report of Personnel OmMittee, Tom Koo .m. , 5: Report of Highway Jurisdictional Committee.-r_ -y"`Beekman, DOT; Tom O'Keefe, Highway Commissioner("1:30 p.m. 6 Sales Tax Discussion Regional Planning Report EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Resolution authorizing Solid Waste Committee to Act in regard to -Contracts with American Resource Recovery Resolution adding County Trunk System 3. Resolution authorizing the Execution of Warranty Deed to American Resource Recovery NEW BUSINESS .:' Acquisition of Right-of-way over County Owned Property 21r- Discussion regarding EMS Commmittee designation from County Traffic Safety Commission to Human Services Brd FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Resolution regarding Printing and Publishing of County Board Proceedings Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Corresondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session March 10, 1987 9:00 a.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Pastor Robert Onkka, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 27 present, 4 absent (excused). Consideration of the minutes of the January Session. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Sumner to approve. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to adopt the agenda. Report of Land Conservation 1987 Annual Plan to be given, and action to be taken during committee reports. Motion carried, with addition. ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS Chairman Anderson announced that the notice of the session has been published in the media of the county per state statute. Chairman welcomed all guests and members of the press. Announcements to include the addition of Rules and Regulations as standard item on the agenda. Proclamation, designating March 8- 14 as Older Worker Week read. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Giese to endorse. Beverly Rehwaldt, Training Coordinator for the Private Industry Council expressed the concerns of the proclamation. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson noted that the PIC office is located in Baldwin. Appointments to the Library Board as follows: Parnell Pederson designated to represent St. Croix County on the Indianhead Federated Library System Board; Karen Bailey and Ed Schwoch appointed to the county Library Board. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve the library appointments. Motion carried. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #22 regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Next meeting of the County Board to be Wednesday, April 21 in the County Board Room at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-state travel requests: Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve travel of 4-H Youth Agent, Cheryl Skjolaas to Washington D.C. on June 26; to include mileage to the bus only, the remainder paid by coordinating agency. Motion carried. Supr. Grant referred to travel request of Communications Director T'Kach, as presented to the Board by Supr. Hop at the January meeting. He indicated that this request has been withdrawn. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Resolutions RESOLUTION #10(87) opposing State Mandates on Local Government without Sufficient Funding. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #11(87): regarding State Employee Salary Structure and Responsibilities. Motion by Supr, Giese, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve. Proposed resolution read by Clerk. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to amend to read: Whereas, reduction of staff time at the county level will result in "a reduction of" the educational services to the taxpayers and residents ofSt. Croix County; etc. Motion carried to amend. Supr. Evjen indicated that several counties 1 have combined resources and/or reduced staff in the extension offices. Original motion carried, as amended. Introduction of newly hired County Surveyor, Jim Rusch by Highway Committee Chairman Milton Meinke. Rusch is working cooperatively on a time share basis with departments of Highway, Planning and zoning. Regional Planning Report: Supr. Kinney stated that due to federal grant changes, the mission statement is changing. The towns and cities may have to contract services from Regional Planning, with more attention given to county government. Supr. Garske indicated that the Director of Regional Planning recently met with the municipal chairs to discuss level of activities. Currently there is a directory of manufacturers being developed. Solid Waste Report: Committee Chairman Willink presented a historical perspective of the committee goals and make-up. The committee designated Lynn Anderson as the Project Coordinator of solid waste mangagement for St. Croix County. The committee gains assistance for financial matters from Finance Director Jim Steel and legal assistance from Assistant Attorney Greg Timmerman. Project Coordinator Anderson addressed the Board regarding progress. ARR is purchasing a 2.755 acre parcel for the site, which is 350 feet west of the original proposal site. The access road will be moved to better accommodate haulers. The permit for air quality has been approved by the DNR on a preliminary basis, and is subject to a public review period, following official publication. Plans are to break ground for the facility site in mid -April, with the purchase of steam as early as spring, 1988. At this time the contract amendment is being finalized with American Resource Recovery (ARR). Report given regarding the options for a landfill site. Committee is considering a site in Town of Star Prairie. Recycling efforts to include a county plan, with assistance available to the municipalites from the county, and for the county to actively support local recycling efforts. ARR is in the process of contacting the haulers, so that the tipping floor is contructed to specification. Questions regarding the tipping fee. Finance Director indicated that ARR will bill' , the county a service fee each month. This will eliminate the need for a flow control ordinance. Residents will have the choice of individual garbage pick-up or the use of dumpsters located in various municipalities. Woodville resident Lorentz Solum debated the location of the incinerator, noting that the Roberts area would be more convenient and economical. Chairman Willink noted that the cooperation of the municipalities is essential, and a public informational effort is now underway to provide pertinent information. Highway Commissioner O'Keefe addressed the role of the county Highway Depaartment, noting that the extension of County Road K and 120th Street will be their responsibility to build and maintain. Cost estimates for roads near site presented. Future expansion may include 120th Street into the Town of Richmond to Highway 64. Discussion. ARR representative Dan Warren clarified his responsibility for the borings, study of roadway, etc. Discussion. Assistant D.A. Timmerman referred to proposed resolutions regarding the incinerator project. RESOLUTION #12(87): authorizing County Board Chairman and County Clerk to Execute Deed to American Resource Recovery. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adopt. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 25 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. r. RESOLUTION #13(87): adding to County Trunk System. 'Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to adopt. Discussion, and questions addressed by Assistant D.A. Timmerman. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #14(87): authorizing Solid Waste Committee to Act in Regard to Contracts with American Resource Recovery. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adopt. Discussion. Proposed resolution read by County Clerk. Project Coordinator Anderson noted that cost estimates to include, $100,000 for engineering; $15,000 for legal fees; and $100,000 for feasibility studies, cannot be increased without full County Board approval. Supr. Swenby expressed the need for more county board interaction. Motion by Supr. O'Brien, with no second to the motion to delete certain portions of the resolution in order to reduce the autonomy of the committee. No action. Supr. O'Connell indicated that the Human Services Board did not have the opportunity to act on the resolutions pertaining to the incincerator project. He asked that further matters pertaining to this project be presented to the HSB. Supr. Bertelsen disputed the borrowing of state trust fund monies, unless absolutely essential. ARR representative Dan Warren explained that affirmative action on this resolution would expedite the project, and that progress reports will be presented during the construction and planning phases. Roll Call vote: 16 yes, 11 no. Motion carried, as originally introduced. Personnel Committee Report: Committee Chairman Draxler referred to proposed benefit package for non -represented employees. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve. Discussion. Labor Negotiator Koop indicated that the monies set aside for a merit pool, would probably only affect 5-10% of the employees. Supr. Hicok explained the merit system. Question if elected officials were considered in this package; however, committee, nor Koop knew this information. Discussion also regarding the union employees, and status of mediation. Roll Call vote on benefit compensation package for non -represented employees: 27 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Chairman called lunch recess. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS Session Reconvened NEW BUSINESS Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order, following lunch recess. Highway Jurisdictional Committee Report• Highway Commissioner O'Keefe introduced the members of the committee as follows -Ray Brown, St. Joseph Town Chairman; Neil Hoffman, Cady Town Chairman and replaced by Robert Branvold, Cady Town Chairman; Chris Bethke, Stanton Town Chairman; Highway Committee representatives Robert Draxler and Milton Meinke; Zoning Committee representative Rich Peterson; and member at large, Margel Johnson. The study was authorized by the County Board per resolution on April 16, 1985, in order to conduct a functional/jurisdictional study of all highways in St. Croix County; to recommend transfers including reversion of roads to various units of government; to conduct a cost analysis on the effect of transfers; and to develop a final long range road plan for the entire county. The committee was assisted by Highway Commissioner O'Keefe and District #6 of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 3 Marty Beekman, DOT District #6 reviewed the study results with the Board. The results, on file in the County Clerk's office, suggested a number of possible revisions to the existing jurisdictional system of local, county, and state roads. Futhermo•re, the study recommended that no jurisdictional transfers take place (other than mile for mile exchanges) until the State Transportation Aids formula is revised so as to be more equitable to all jurisdictions involved. Supr. Draxler thanked the state and study members for serving on the committee. Applause from the Board. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Giese to table the study until further findings on the transportation formula; to authorize Highway Commissioner Tom O'Keefe to speak regarding this matter; and to disband the Jurisdictional Committee. Motion carried. Matter of right -of way over county owned property discussed. Refers to request by Wisconsin Bell to place a buried fiber optic telephone cable through the property off CTH UU, affecting St. Croix County lands. Matter referred to the Board from Finance. Discussion. District Attorney Lundell stated that he received new correspondence from Wisconsin Bell, which should be reviewed and presented to the Board in April. Chairman so directed. County Sales Tax: letter received from the Village of North Hudson and read, which asked that the Board of Supervisors reconsider decision to implement this tax, and that the Village Trustees favor a user fee system to fund the county -wide solid waste disposal facility. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Giese to place letter on file. Motion carried. Informational meeting to be held in the Courthouse on March 25 at 7:00 p.m. with regard to the county sales tax. First reading regarding printing and publishing of proceedings. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to include the Somerset Star as one of the publishers of the proceedings. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Speer to table, and to refer back to Finance Committee. Motion carried. Commmittee Reports: Social Services Sub -Committee Chairman R. Peterson reported that the transition to Human Services has been smooth, and that there may or may not be cost savings due to the change. Regarding Community Youth Aids Committee, motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Best to terminate the committee. Discussion. Since there is no longer a state mandate requiring the committee, there is not necessarily a need to continue in its present capacity. Motion carried. University Extension Chairman Dull indicated that there is a study committee developing for long-range planning of the Fair Board. Advertising will begin soon for open classes at the fair. Land Conservation Annual Plan: Committee Chairman Willink presented the 1987 Annual Plan of the St. Croix County Land Conservation Committee. Discussion. The plan is on file in the County Clerk's office and the Land Conservation Office. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to approve. Motion carried. Finance Committee report followed. Supr. Evjen referred to action taken during the March meeting concerning out-of-state travel. Out-of-state travel will only be granted if it is a budgeted line item, and the following factors will be considered when requesting such travel: distance, cost and agenda items, and the anticipated effect of business on the county. Out-of- state travel to be granted only to permanent fulltime employees. Matter to be referred to General Services and Personnel Committees. Supr. Boche suggested that additional signs be placed in the county to direct the public to Glen Hills Park. Chairman Anderson reported on Emergency Government. He noted that Mary Jenkins was hired as the new Director of Emergency Government, and that she should be contacted if there are 4 concerns of this type. Supr. Dorsey reported that the Bass Lake Rehabilitation District members will their initial meeting on March 19th. Human Services Board Chairman O'Connell gave a favorable report on the progress of the Human Services Department. A more extensive report on the first six month's operation will be given at the April Session. Farmland Preservation Applications• referred to committee -Gerald & Marjorie Hammond, Town of Cady. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to refer to committee. Motion carried. Per Diem Reports: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid-$3,917.56 (expenses incurred by January 31 and February 28 respectfully, in the County Clerk's office for audit, and may include no more than 90 days expenses incurred by each Board member); Highway Committee, total amount paid-$1,841.74 (claims incurred for expenses by January 31). Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: County Clerk referred to correspondence received from Senator Harsdorf regarding county resolutions; Representative Shoemaker regarding county resolutions; Department of Health and Social Services, regarding the correctional facility resolution; Department of Natural Resources, regarding the resolution supporting the Natural Resources Board; Howard Kruschke, Chairman of EMS subsidies, regarding request for transfer of jursidiction to Human Services Board from County Traffic Safety Commissioner; and, United Cerebral Palsy of West Central Wisconsin, regarding March as public awareness month for National Developmental Disabilities in March. Motion by Supr. Spalding, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 9