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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 5-12-1987�1 _ ST. CRO I X COIIVTY BOARD OF SUPERV I SORS May 12, 1987 7:00 p.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Supr. WiIIink 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 �NCEME7VTS: Soil Conservation Week Proclamation VReading of Rule 20, Debate: Rule 22, Addressing the Board ate of next Session: June 9, 1987 APPOINTMENTS: COA, New Richmond Representative OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) Report of Personnel Committee regarding Upgrade of Long - Term Positions 7:15 p.m. 2._ Amendment to Resolution #15(87) regarding Printing and Publication of County Board Proceedings April 187-March 188 Resolution regarding Sale of Ownership of Abandoned Railway Right -of -Way Land to DOT Resolution authorizing Execution of (quit Claim Deed to Henry Nechville Resolution designating June "Dairy Month" in St. Croix County Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to ' Ag-Res from Agriculture, Town of Troy 7. Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agriculture, Town of St. Joseph Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res�from Agriculture, Town of Cylon WI Bell easement over County owned lands along CTH W 10. Facility Planning Report 1 (Closed Session per WI Stat 19.85 Me to Deliberate Solid / Waste Contract. with American Resource Recovery, and reconvene into Open Session) approx. 8:00 p.m. Request for Annexation of County property by City of New Richmond 1. Rules & Regulations Review of voucher procedure T.Discussion ESS entation of Emergency Response Teams -Mary Jenkins, ector 7:30 p.m. -of -State Travel Requests of Small Business Administration 405 Loan Program -University Extension Committee FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Resolution Raising Room & Board for Prisoners of St. Croix County Jail 2. Ordinance regarding Alcohol Offense Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Corresondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN CRDER OF PRESENTATION) �' • f • �'9 f p- f - Regular Session May 12, 1987 7:00 p.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Supervisor Willink in observance of Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 31 present, 0 absent. Consideration of the minutes of the April Session. Motion by Supr. O'Conne I I , 2nd by Supr. Best to approve. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Hop to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. 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. Motion by Supr. O'Br i en, 2nd by Supr. Du I I to proc I aim May 24-31 as So i I and Water Stewardship Week. Motion carried. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #22 regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Chairman Anderson requested approval for appointment of Emma Joyce as the New Richmond representataive to the Council on Aging, to replace Hugh Gillen. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to approve. Motion carried. Next meeting of the County Board to be Tuesday, June 9. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Resolutions and Ordinances Report of Personnel Com-nittee and Upgrade of Long -Term positions presented by Chairman Draxler. He referred to recent meetings and negotiation with the county unions. Reference also made to request the change in benefits as affected by change in status of the secretary, COA and, two positions in Human Services. Motion by Supr. Drax I er, 2nd by Supr. Spalding to approve the upgrades for COA Secretary, Public Health Office Aide, and Public Health Home Care RN. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 31 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Emergency Response Team presentation: Emergency Government Director Mary Jenkins introduced by Supr. Dull. She described the teams as a great asset to the county, and commended their efforts. First Responder Coordinator Chuck Mehls referred to the objectives of the teams which are divided into three regions throughout the county. He also described the categories of response, life saving steps in medical management, regional team mobilization and response procedure, use of the mobile communications van, and demonstrated the equipment utilized in such situations. Questions were addressed and a recess was taken to view the equipment. Solid Waste Report: Following recess, Supr. O'Brien introduced New Richmond resident Jerry Klasen, who acted in behalf of a citizen group. He referred to the need for an environmental impact statement of the approved incinerator project, and economic feas i b i I i ty as the major concerns of the New Richmond area residents. He read a letter from Don Michels, Holy Family Hospital Administrator, who emphasized the need for an environmental impact study. Applause by citizens in attendance. Resolution submitted from the New Richmond City Counc i I by Tim Hol land, which states that the City of New Richmond opposes the construction of an incinerator near the St. Croix Health Center until certain conditions are met. Resolution on file in the County Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Wil link to move into closed session per WI Statute 19.85(1)e, to deliberate solid waste contract with American Resource Recovery. Discussion. Supr. Caflisch questioned the need for a closed session since there is currently a contract in force. Clarification by Assistant D.A. Timmerman and District Attorney Lundell. Roll Call vote: 25 yes, 6 no. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #k16A(87): Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd by Supr. Hop to suspend the rules and waive the first reading of the resolution regarding modifications to the solid waste contract with American Resource Recovery. Roll Call vote: 31 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve the modifications of the Design and Construction Agreement and Service Agreement (on file in Clerk's office), dated September 29, 1986, for the management of St. Croix County's solid waste, to include subjects of payment of processing fee; ARR's choice of financing; ARR's ability to operate at reduced guaranteed throughput capacity; uncontrollable circumstance involving change in law as basis for termination; and, right to assign agreement. Roll Call vote: 30 yes, I abstain. Supr. Bertelsen indicated that he is opposed to the processing fee, and changed his vote to no. Final Roll Call vote: 30 yes, l no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Willink to reconvene into open session. Motion carried. Ten-minute recess. County Clerk informed the public of the action taken. Matter of City of New Richmond's request per letter for annexation of county property, to include the incinerator site, into the city discussed. Chairman Anderson referred matter to Finance Com-nittee for further consideration. Resolution #15(87) regarding Printing and Publication of County Board Procee i� ngs. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to reconsider Resolution #15(87). Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Best to amend Resolution ##15(87) to read in paragraph #1, SEVEN newspapers, rather than FIVE newspapers; paragraph ##7, SEVEN newspapers, rather than FIVE newspapers with reference to delivery to and printing during the same week in EIGHT rather than SIX newspapers; and, 40 cents rate per line, rather than 36 cents. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #i17(87): regarding Sale of Ownership of Abandoned Railway Right-o -Way Land to DOT. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Hop to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ##18(87): designating June "Dairy Month" in St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Du l I , 2nd by Supr. Wi I I ink to approve. Motion carried. Milk will be dispensed during the month of June in the Courthouse. RESOLUTION #19(87): authorizing Execution of Quit Claim Deed to Henry echviIle. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #k168(87): recommending approval for rezonement of land to Agricultural -Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to the petition of Eric & Peg Beyer, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve. Ordinance was formerly introduced during the April Session, and referred back to committee for revisions. Discussion. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE ##169(87): recommending approval for rezonement of land to Agricu�ltura-Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of J. Schottler, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Best to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #170(87): recommending approval for rezonement of land to Agricultural -Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of First National Bank of Baldwin, Town of Cylon. 2 Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Lubich to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. Matter of request by Wisconsin Bell for easement over county owned land along CTH UU for fiber optics line. District Attorney Lundell referred to revisions made in the document under consideration since originally referred to the Board. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to postpone until after the May 14th Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried. Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson announced that on May 14 the Finance Corrmi t tee wi I 1 be interviewing four land use planning firms, with plans to designate one firm to work with the county through the site selection and development process of the county acquired Boody property for the proposed government center. Representatives from the Highway Committee, Planning & Zoning Coirmittees, Town of Hudson and City of Hudson are invited to participate in an advisory capacity through the selection process. Review of voucher proceedure: Reference by Supr. O'Brien to the rule reg®r in�yment to Board members for expenses. The County Board rule indicates that vouchers must be submitted to the County Clerk (for payment) not to exceed 90 day's expenses. Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to suspend the County Board rules in order to consider payment to Supr. O'Brien for expenses incurred since June 1986 in the amount of $955.92. Roll Call vote: 21 yes, 10 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Lubich to waive the rule for payment of expenses within 90 days, and make payment to Supr. O'Brien in the amount of $955.92. for expenses incurred since June 1986. Roll Call vote: 24 yes, 7 no. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Matter of Small Business Administration 405 Loan program discussed. Chairman Anderson referred matter to University Extension for further consideration. First Reading resolutions: Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to waive the f i rst reading of Resolutions. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Council on Aging Committee Chairman Evjen announced that is Older Americans Month, recognizing seniors and volunteers of the COA program. Human Services Board Chairman O'Connell referred to the two deaths at the Health Center, and the HSB will be requesting additional staff to increase patient monitoring. The additional staffing will exceed state regulations for monitoring. He also invited DHHS Director Cu I 1 en to visit the Health Center at any time. Supr. O'Connell noted that there will be a retirement luncheon for Margaret McDermott, former member of the Health Commit tee in Hamnond on May 15. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount- 56,455.14 expenses incurred by April 30 in the County Clerk's office for audit, and may include no more than 90 days expenses incurred by each Board member). Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: County Clerk read into the record letters from epresentatives Shoemaker and Paulson regarding the county's opposition to AB 265, which makes certain changes to the pub I i c employee's retirement system. Letter also from T.A. McDermott, President of the Wisconsin Pump and Weil Suppliers, Inc. regarding their position on the current request of the Wisconsin DNR to p 1 ace enforcement of the we I I code on the county I eve l . Chairman referred to Planning & Zoning Committee for consideration. 3 County Board Chairman Anderson discussed with the members the matter of an evening meeting for the June Session, which has been past practice. No change, and meeting to be held on June 9 at 7:00 p.m. St. Croix County Land Conservationist, Annual Report for 1986 distributed to the members. Motion by Supr. Jensch, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respec'full' submitted, `V i I'1 Ann Berke S-t. Croix County Clerk 4