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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 4-21-1987ST. CRO I X COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERV 1 SORS April 21, 1987 9:00 a.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor David Crow, First Presbyterian 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 S: Reading of Rule 20, Debate: Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: May 12, 1987 APPO I NTME TS : OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSII\ESS (includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) I. Resolution regarding Printing and Publishing of County Board Proceedings 2. Ordinance recorrmend i ng Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agriculture, Town of Pleasant Valley 3. Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agriculture, Town of Star Prairie 4. Ordinance recomnend i ng Approval for Rezonement of Land -to Ag-Res from Agriculture, Town of Troy 5. Ordinance recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land to Ag- Res from Agriculture, Town of Troy 6. Solid Waste Report 11:00 a.m. 7. Personnel Committee Report 8. Human Services Board -Progress Report 1:15 p.m. 9. Report of County Park fees RULES & REGULATIONS EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Resolution authorizing County to Execute Deed to James Pickerign NEW BUSINESS Requests for Out -of -State Travel I. Report -Study of Clerk of Court offices, Finance Committee 1:45 p.m. 2. Facility Planning Report 11:15 a.m. 3. County Fair Planning Report -Don Swingle, Planning Chrm. 1:30 p.m. 4. Review of Annual Reports Department of Corrections Annual Report-Supt. Tom Karlen and Probation Officer Tom Petta 2:00 p.m. FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES I. Resolution regarding Collections for Social Services 2. Resolution regarding Sale of Land Under 1-94 Along the Woodville Recreat i ona I Tra i I to Wisconsin DOT 3. Resolution authorizing Execution of Quit Claim Deed to Henry Nechville Corrmittee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Corresondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA 1S NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) �'• •r :•� •A a' •. Regular Session April 21, 1987 9:00 a.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Pastor David Crow, First Presbyterian Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by at present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent (excused). Consideration of the minutes of the March Session. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Boche to approve the minutes. Corrections to include introduction of Highway Jurisdictional Comnittee by Supr. Draxler, and motion by Supr. Draxler to table the study ...... and disband the Jurisdictional Committee. Motion carried to adopt the minutes, as corrected. 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 Benefit Dance for former County Board member Ben George on Apr i 1 25 at the St. Joseph Town Ha 1 I , and the speaking engagement of historian and author Jim Arpy at the Phipps Center on May 2. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #22 regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Resignation from Karen Bailey to Regional Planning Com-nission submitted. Chairman Anderson asked for recommendations from the members for any interested non -Board members to f i I I this position. Next meeting of the County Board to be Tuesday May 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board Room. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Resolutions and Ordinances RESOLUTION #15(87): regarding Printing and Publication of County Board rocee ina gs April 1987 through March 1988. Motion by Supr. Ev j en, 2nd by Supr. Boche to amend section 3, regarding payment schedule for the supplement, to be the same as the f tat fee per circulation as the preceeding year's resolution. Discussion. County Clerk indicated that this would be a lesser amount for the county to pay and that it appeared to be satisfactory to the newspapers. Further discussion regarding the number of papers the county is obligated to provide the supplements to, and if printing in the Official Newspaper would be sufficient. Amendment to the resolution approved. Motion to amend by Supr. Caf I i sch, 2nd by Supr. Sumner to print the proceedings in the River Falls Journal. Discussion. Motion to amend by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to also print the proceedings in the Somerset Star. Discussion regarding guidelines for determining appropriate newspapers for proceedings pub I i cat i on. Ro I I Ca I I for amendment to i ne I ude the Somerset Star : 19 yes, 10 no. Motion carried to amend. Ro l I Ca I I for amendment to include River Falls Journal: 18 yes, It no. Motion carried to amend. Resolution as amended carried, which designates Central St. Croix News as the printer for the proceedings. ORDINANCE #165(87): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Agrire-Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of J. Hendrickson, Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #166(87): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to AgricuI ture-Resident ial from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of R. & A. Talmage, Town of Star Prairie. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #I67(87): recom ending Approval for Rezonement of Land toAgricu ture- esidential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of F. & R. Anding, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Willink to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. Ordinance regarding Denial for Rezonement of Land to Agriculture - Residential from Agriculture, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve. Discussion. Committee Chairman Dorsey indicated that the land in question is considered a high yield agricultural and that the Town Planning Commission did not support proposed development. Supr. Speer introduced Charles El lefson, Town of Troy who wishes to purchase the land adjacent to his property. He questioned the agricultural yield since the land is located by a gravel pit, and also indicated that the plan for proposed development can be modified. Mot ion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Speer to postpone action and refer back to committee for further study. Motion carried. Chairman called morning recess. Following recess Committee Chairman DraxIer gave Personnel Committee Report. He indicated that the law enforcment union is now part of the Labor Association of Wisconsin, and is currently working on the union contract language. The Highway, Courthouse, and Social Services unions are waiting for response from DistrictAFSCME Representative Richard Rettke. Supr. Bertelsen asked for the Board's support to oppose the proposed increase in Wisconsin Retirement for public employees. Motion by Supr. Bertelsen, 2nd by Supr. Sumner to support the Wisconsin Counties Association position to oppose the proposed increase in Wisconsin Retirement fund benefits for public employees. Discussion. Motion carried. Letter to be drafted and forwarded to Governor and area legislators. Solid Waste Report: Committee Chairman Wi I link addressed the E�oarE.. —Ce in cri Cate that the Air Quality Permit Public Hearing was held in New Richmond by the DNR on April 20. Written public comments can be reported to the DNR by April 27. Design specifications have been reported to DIHLR by American Resource Recovery. Details of the steam contract are being finalized. The landfill matter was discussed, including the consideration for a feasibility study which would cost approximately $75,000. In the interim the Osceola landfill could be used. No action. Meeting was held with the haulers regarding a possible processing fee, which would be used as extra revenue source in addition to the sales tax revenue. Questions by Supervisors Luckey and CafIisch regarding this processing fee, since the sales tax was expected to be used to offset costs for the incinerator. Letter from Polk County Chairman read, supporting cooperative efforts with their solid waste program. Introduction of former Board member Ben George, and applause from Board. He thanked the members for the plant received while he was hospitalized. County Park fees: Committee Chairman Dorsey reviewed the new park fee scc e-du Ce as fo I I ows-$ 1 5.00 for Annual Sticker; $2.00 for Doi ly Sticker; $8.00 for camping with electrical; $6.50 for primitive camping; $3.00 for firewood; and $3.00 for canoe/boat rental, first hour. Discussion. Chairman called lunch recess. 2 OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS Session reconvene , SS Chairman called the meeting to order following lunch recess. Roll Call: 30 present, 1 absent (excused). Human Services Board Report: Commit tee Chairman O'Conne I I reportenthat t e Welfare Fraud contract has been signed and will be in effect May I. The toll free number is 1-800-634-TIPS. Supr. Caflisch stated that the number of beds now certified in the Nursing Home is 174, due to the mandate that all primary diagnosed developmentally disabled patients must be placed outside nursing homes. This is a reduction of eight beds within the past six months. Discussion regarding matter of collection contracts for substitute care, foster care, etc. District Attorney indicated that contracts are no longer necessary since there have been state administrative changes. Child Support Administrator Lynn Holmes further indicated that a memorandum to this effect will be distributed to county agencies. Lastly, Chrm. O'Connell asked that consideration be given to abolishing the Computer Study Committee. Matter referred to General Services Committee. Facility Planning Report: Committee Chairman S. Peterson reported on tFie selection process of a land use planner/engineer to prepare a master plan for land purchased for a government center. Those firms being considered for interviewing are: Owen Ayres, Wehrman Bergly, Klein McCarthy, and Gair & Assoc. Plans are to include members of the Highway and Planning Committees as well as representatives from the Hudson City Council and Hudson Town Board. The Finance Committee has the overall responsibility for planning a new government center. Sheriff Bader reported on the status of the jai I and priorities of the proposed new jai I structure. Cou�nt4 Fair Planning Report: Supr. Dorsey introduced Dr. John Swingle, Chairman of the Long Range Fair Planning Committee. As a representative of the Fair Board, he reported that during the annual meeting there was general dissatisfaction with the County Fair, and hence the planning committee was appointed to investigate ways to make improvements. He sited location of the fairgrounds and, the facility as primary problem areas. At this time there hat been no conmi ttment to move the fairgrounds, although this may be one of the alternatives. A public opinion poll will be taken at the County Fair to provide useful information to the Planning Committee. Discussion. Clerk of Court Study Report: Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson introd-uc—ed Greg Moore, District Court Administrator. He provided a summary of the findings and recommendations to the Board, on behalf of the Management Consultant Jim Farrar. He discussed the recommended plan for increasing the office space; fiscal management; recordkeeping, to include further automation; and personnel needs, to include upgrading a temporary position and adding additional staff member. Clerk of Court Marguerite KobyIarczyk addressed the Board regarding the study, noting that the volume in workload has increased 70% in the past four years. She enumerated on the matter of traffic citations received and that municipal police agencies will be required to forward citations within 48 hours to the Clerk of Court office. Remodeling plans to include the placement of the counter in a central position to better accommodate personnel who assist the public. She indicated that the proposed bookkeeping system will significantly increase efficiency. Discussion regarding the authorization of the study, at a cost of $10,000, and who will assist with implementation. Cl erk of Court fee I s the recommendat i ons are good, and that the benefits are already evident from the study. District Court office will assist with implementation. Chairman Anderson referred staffing concerns to Personnel Committee. 3 Annual Reports: Department of Corrections Assistant Superintendent Tom Karlen and Probation Officer Tom Petta presented the Bureau's Annual Report. In an effort to minimize the risk to the community, the department works cooperatively with local criminal justice and human service agencies. Following afternoon recess, the Board discussed the 1986 Departmental Annual Report. The County Clerk's office compiles the information from all departments and forwards to the members for rev i ew. Mot i on by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adopt. Motion carried. Rules & Regulations: Committee Chairman Speer referred to the General Services ommittee minutes of April 10, wherein rule clarifications were acted upon. Regarding non -County Board Committee members, no per diem is paid; addition to the Board Agenda, "Requests for Out -of -State Travel." Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Giese to add second paragraph to Rule #3 b, Page S under Travel Out -of -State: Out -of -State travel for conventions and workshops must be a budgeted line item and these factors shall be considered: distance, cost, agenda items and the anticipated effect of business on the County. Out -of -State travel granted only to County Board of Supervisors and permanent fulltime employees. Discussion. Question of department head that may be on parttime payroll. Chairman indicated that rule can be waived. Motion carried. Out-of-state travel request: Mot ion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Willink to approve travel to Baltimore for Communications Director T'Kach to attend the APCO National Convention in August, and therefore waiving the rule for out-of-state travel to a parttime employee. Discussion. Communications Director explained conference content. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that Supervisor Best and wife, Eleanor wi l I be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 26 in Woodville. Applause. RESOLUTION #16(87): authorizing County to Execute Deed to James P i�` c cker i gn. Motion �by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. First reading of resolutions referred to respective committees and to be acted. upon at May meeting. Committee Reports: Finance Committee Chairman asked for approval of committee make-up for interview committee of land use planner/engineer for the Boody property. Motion by Supr. Jensch, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to include in the interview committee of land use planner/engineer one representative from the Highway Committee, one representative from Planning and Zoning Committee, Hudson City Mayor and the Hudson Town Board Chairman to assist the Finance Committee in the selection process. Motion carried. Supr. Grant asked that codification system of ordinances be considered, which would allow easy retrieval and updating of county ordinances. Chairman referred matter to Finance Committee. Supr. Dorsey reported for the Bass Lake Rehabilitation District, indicating that a meeting to review by- laws wi I I be he Id in the New Richmond Town Ha I I on Apr i 1 30. The annual meeting will be held sometime in June. University Extension Chairman the College of Agricultural Wisconsin which recognizes the Hatch Act. The Wisconsin Agr created at this time. Land Willink indicated that 173 f Program at this time. Dull referred to literature from & Life Sciences, University of 100th anniversary of the federal icultural Experiment Station was Conservation Committee Chairman armers have applied for the PIC Matter of parent committee for Services Board by General Sery SCARPA was ices. referred to Human 4 Farmland Preservation Applications: referred to comrittee-Dale & Karla 06ermuel ler, Town of Glen wood. Motion by Supr. WiIIink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to refer to com-nittee. Motion carried. Per Diem Reports: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid-$7,049.1 8(expenses incurred by March 31 in the County Clerk's off ice for audit, and may include no more than 90 days expenses incurred by each Board member); Highway Corrmittee, total amount paid-$1,090.20 (claims incurred for expenses by February 28). Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: County Clerk referred to correspondence received rom Governor Thompson regarding the correctional facility; Representatives Shoemaker and Berndt, and Senator Harsdorf regarding Resolutions # 1 0 and # 1 1 ; thank you from Supr. Lub i ch and Supr. Hop, respectfully, for plant received from the Board while in the hospital. Correspondence on file in County Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Bertelsen, 2nd by Supr. Garske to draft resolution commending the Wisconsin Brewers for a 13-game winning streak. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bertelsen to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors A Res pecA fu l y subm-- fled, C\�ii Ann Berk St. Croix County Clerk 67