HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 8-11-1987AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 11, 1987 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Xeith Lueneburg, Mt. Zion Lutheran, Hudson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
Adoption of Agenda
ANNOUNCEMENTS: County Board Member Vacancy District #12
Reading of Rule 20, Debate: Rule 22, Addressing the Board
Date of next Session: September 8, 1987
APPOINTMENTS: Library Board Citizen Member
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions
an Ordinances)
�,, Ordinance to Amend Alcohol Offense Ordinance #181(87)
Ordinance recommending Rezonement of Land to commercial
from Agricultural, Town of Baldwin
Ordinance recommending Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential
from Agricultural, Town of Troy
y4. Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Eau Galle
. Resolution regarding Financial Assistance for Pine Lake
-Park Boat Landing Development Project
Matter of New Richmond Armory Property
7.,.Facility Planning Report -County Planning Director 11:OOA.M.
Solid Waste Committee Report
Property Re -Zoning of D. Dunn, Town of Pleasant Valley
Rules & Regulations
Budget Process
EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
1. To change Designee for Child Support Office and Establish
Administrator as Independent Department Head Reporting
Directly to Public Protection Committee
2. Resolution to Support Expansion of the Service Area of
Western Wisconsin Development Corporation 'to Include
St. Croix County
3. Resolution Authorizing County of St. Croix to become Member
of the Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company
NEW BUSINESS
County Agriculture Agent position
2: Presentation - Gail Skinner, District Director of
Agriculture and Extension 1:30 P.M.
Requests for Out• -of -State of Travel
W Request for Relinquishment of. Farmland Preservation
Agreement - Federal Land Bank, River Fails
_ J.f Liability Insurance Proposal - 9:30 A.M.
FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Committee & Board Reports
Farmland Preservation Applications
Mileage & Per Diem Report
Corresondence
Announcements
Adjournment
(THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION)
Regular Session
August 11, 1987 9:00 a.m.
County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Pastor Keith Lueneburg, Mt. Zion Lutheran, Church,
Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all
present.
Roll Call by County Clerk: 27 present, 2 absent (excused) and I
vacancy.
Consideration of the minutes of the June Session. Motion by
Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve.
Corrections noted as follows: regarding Solid Waste Report, to
add, "Supr. Giese questioned the legal responsibility of the
county with regard to waste disposal. Com-nittee Vice -Chairman R.
Peterson indicated that in 1979-80 various municipalities
requested the county to work cooperatively to address the solid
waste problem. He further indicated that the county has no legal
obligation •to implement a solid waste disposal plan;" and,
regarding Study of Comparable County Property Tax Levy, to add:
"Supr. Bertelsen pointed out that after taking into consideration
the differences in the State Shared Tax Revenues, St. Croix
County's tax levy per capita was: 43% higher than Barron County;
61% higher than Chippewa County; 16% higher than Dunn County; 40%
higher than Eau Claire County; the some as Pierce County; and,
55% higher than Polk County." Motion carried to approve the
minutes, as amended.
Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt the agenda as
presented. 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. Vacancy
in District 12 due to change in residency of Byron Spalding.
Chairman Anderson indicated that all interested persons will be
interviewed by the Chair, Vice -Chair and Chair of General
Services with a recommendation to be made at the next session.
Spalding expressed appreciation to the Board for his 5 1/2 year
tenure on the County Board. Applause by the members. Supr.
Bache also introduced former county employee Wally Cox of New
Richmond.
Hudson area Board members invited to the Hudson Area Senior
Citizen Center for noon lunch this date. Emergency Government
meeting time changed to 7:00 p.m. on August 12. Agriculture
Extension Con-mi t tee Chairman Du I I announced a short con-mi t tee
meeting to be held at the 3:00 break this date. Humane Society
to meet at the I ngram Center, UW River Fa I Is on August 18 at 7:00
p.m. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #22 regarding the proper
manner to address the Board. Next County Board Session to be
held September 8 at 9:00 a.m.
Appointment to fill Library Board vacancy to be considered at the
September Session.
OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Resolutions
_mod ancess, NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE #182(87): to Amend Alcohol Offense Ordinance #181(87).
IVot ► on—I-y'Supr--"peer, 2nd by Supr. S i nc 1 ear to approve.
District Attorney indicated that the original ordinance contained
the incorrect money penalty for Juvenile Alcohol Consumption.
Discussion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #183(87): recommending Rezonement of Land to
Commercia-1 from Agricultural. Pertains to petition of
E. Zwa I d, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
O'Connell to approve. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #184(87): recorrrnending Rezonement of Land to Ag-
eessidenfiial-from Agricultural. Pertains to petition of L.
Des lour iers, Town of Troy. Mot ion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Willink to approve. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #185(87): recom-rending Rezonement of Land to Ag-
Resi'dent al-7rom Agricultural. Pertains to petition of R.
Heebink, Town of Eau Galle. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Jensch to approve. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #21(87): regarding Financial Assistance for Pine Lake
Park oat an ing Development Project. Motion by Supr. Boche,
2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve. Supr. Boche presented a report
indicating the need for replacing the ramp and regrading the
roadway into the park. Roll Call vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Liability Insurance Proposal: Supr. Boche introduced Ken Sipiora
who presente the -Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company
proposal. He provided background information about the non-
assessible company, which will consist of municipalities in the
state. The objective of the company is to provide a permanent,
long-term solution to the insurance needs of local government
units. The proposed annual premium to the county would be
approximately $61,723.00. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr.
Evjen to authorize St. Croix County to become a member of the
Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company. Discussion.
Finance Director Steel indicated that this plan allows for
substantial cost savings. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr.
Hop to postpone action until after 2:30 to allow proper media
notification. Motion carried.
New Richmond Armory: Human Services Board member Jensch reported
tFa-t the Finance Corrmittee recorrmended to the Human Services
Board a figure of $875 per acre as a fair value for the 18.6 acre
parcel. Supr. Caflisch further indicated that a third appraisal
is being considered, and that the respective sub -committees of
the HSB will meet with the City of New Richmond next week to
negotiate a fair price. The County Board will take action during
the September meeting.
Morning recess. Chairman Anderson introduced former Board member
George Holmes following the recess. Matter of Ordinance #180(87)
regarding rezoning in Town of Pleasant Valley, petition of D.
Dunn, discussed. No action taken.
Solid Waste Report: Chairman Willink provided update to the
Boar-c.-Contractura changes were signed as authorized by the
Board Chairman and County Clerk on August 7. He indicated that
there was a display at the County Fair to provide residents with
general information about the incinerator project. Matter of
recycling discussed. Resource Agent Janke currently working under
the direction of Project Coordinator Anderson to provide
recycling information to the county and municipalities. Supr.
Bertelsen questioned the cost of the baghouse and scrubber for
$900,000, which was orignaIIy proposed for $500,000. Further
discussion.
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Facility Planning Report: Finance Committee Vice -Chairman Boche
intro uced the Tirm of air & Assoc., who were hired by the
county to assist with land use planning of the county owned land
for the future government center. County Planning Director
Thompson provided background information on the planning
preliminary to the presentation by Mike Gair. Gair presented
four possible site plans on the 99 acres for consideration by the
Board. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Evjen
to place the government center in the southeastern corner of the
county land. Motion carried.
Lunch recess.
Meeting ca 1 I ed to order fo I l owi ng recess by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call: 27 present, 2 absent (excused) and I vacancy. Budget
process for upcoming fiscal year discussed. Supr. Boche
announced that the F i nance Commi t tee wi I I be meet i ng September
22-24 to review department budgets. Chairman Anderson asked all
corrittees to review and make necessary budget revisions during
September regularly scheduled committee meetings.
County Agriculture Agent: Committee Chairman Dull reported that
Count y Mgr icuu l e Agent Bret I wi I I retire in November of this
year. He introduced the Agriculture and Extension District
Director, Gail Skinner, who addressed the question of the status
of this position. Consideration was given to sharing this
position with an adjoining county. Skinner indicated that
the state will not be making any cuts in the current four
fulltime positions. She stated that St. Croix County is 22nd in
the state in agricultural production, and that this represents
the 3rd I argest revenue producer i n the county. She did not feel
that any of the surrounding counties would be in a position to
share an agent, and strongly encouraged the continuation of a
full-time Agriculture Agent position.
Rules & Regulations: District Attorney asked to provide
i nf-ormat i on to t-Fie Fnnembers regarding the Open Meeting Law and
specifically the matter of closed sessions. He made reference to
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1), asking members to be specific about
matter to be discussed in c lased session; and that on I y members
and/or staff present in the meeting have Iiberty to this
information. Questions addressed.
Resolution regarding the Change in Designee for Child Support
Office and Establishing the Administrator as an Independent
Department Head Reporting Directly to the Public Protection
Committee placed on the floor. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by
Supr. Lubich to approve. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Bache, 2nd
by Supr. Caf I i sch to amend the proposed reso I ut i on to omit the
portion, "Child Support Administrator be established as a
department head." Discussion. Motion by Supr. Bache, 2nd by
Supr. Sumner to postpone action on the matter of the Child
Support Office until the September Session.
Committee Vice -Chairman Speer indicated that the District
Attorney was not in opposition to the proposed change. Child
Support Adminstrator Holmes prefers the change and currently
works more directly with the Judges. District Attorney Lundell
stated that he does not feel that the change wou I d be in the best
interest of the county. Roll Call vote: 18 yes, 9 no. Motion
carried, and resolution will be considered during the September
Session.
RESOLUTION #22(87): to support Expansion of the Service Area of
Western QPi scons ► n eve I opment Corporation to include St. Cro i x
County. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Bertelsen to
approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
Request for Relinquishment of Farmland Preservation Agreement,
Federal Land Bank, discussed. Request pertains to Town of
Glenwood. Chairman referred to Land Conservation Corrmittee.
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Committee Reports: Human Services Board Chairman O'Connell
re fer re3-to ava i ab l e space at the Health Center, and that
consideration is being given to relocating other Human Service
offices to New Richmond. Finance Conmittee Vice -Chairman Boche
reported that the Clerk of Court office will be moving to the
basement in order to provide increased space. He also referred
to correspondence from the Health Center employees, thanking the
county for placing the exhaust system in the laundry facility.
Land Conservation Committee Chairman WiIIink reported that there
are approximately 10,000 acres being considered for the
conservation reserve program, which represents the largest number
of applicants. He commended the cooperative working efforts of
the local and federal agencies.
Public Protection Committee report by Vice -Chairman Speer. She
indicated that the committee followed guidelines presented by the
Personnel Office for the selection of the First Deputy and
Captain positions. Motion made by Supr. Speer to approve the
appointment of Rolland Thompson as Patrol Captain and Max lhrke
as First Deputy. Question if action is appropriate since matter
not itemized on the agenda. Supr. Luckey corrmented on the
appointment process, noting that other interested employees in
the Sher i f f's Department understood that this would i nvo I ve an
application/interview process. Luckey asked that the Personnel
Policy manual be clarified in this regard. No action at this
time on appointment.
Vice -Chairman Speer defended the position of the committee,
emphasizing that the Personnel Dept.,Labor Negotiator Koop, and
Personnel Committee had formerly approved the process of
appointment. According to Personnel Committee Chairman Draxler,
a grievance was filed and denied concerning the appointments.
Chairman Anderson assigned matter for clarification of Personnel
Po I icy manual to Personnel Corrmi t tee. No action at this time.
Matter to be placed on the September Board agenda.
RESOLUTION #23(87): authorizing County of St. Croix to become
Member of the Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company.
Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to move from the
table the insurance matter. Motion carried. Former motion to
appprove carried.
Matter of County Agriculture Agent position further discussed.
Motion by Supr. Lub i ch, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to continue the
County Agriculture Agent position in a fulltime capacity.
Motion carried.
Emergency Government Chairman Dull reported that a bus acquired
from Red Cross, with a self-contained kitchen is available for
emergency use. Discussion regarding lease for County Library, and
problems needing resolution if county is to continue lease.
Supr. Dorsey, representative to the Fair Board reported a good
year for the fair. User Board Chairman Hop corrmented favorably
regarding the enhanced 911 system. Personnel Conmittee Chairman
Draxler outlined the status of labor negotiations, and that Labor
Negotiator Koop is resigning, effective September 1. The firm of
Mulcahy and Wherry, Eau Claire has been selected to continue in
this capacity.
Supr. Boche questioned the adoption procedure used for the merit
pool program for the non -represented employees, which was enacted
by the Board in March. He argued that the committees of
Personnel and Finance did not previously take action on this
program, and therefore the merit pool program was not handled
through the proper procedure. Matter referred to the District
Attorney for review and opinion.
Farmland Preservation Applications: County Clerk Berke named
app cants re f erre—d to t-Fe state- erald & Marjorie Hammond, Town
of Cady & V i l I age of Spring Va I 1 ey; Dale & Karl a Obermue I I er ,
Town of Glenwood; and, Richard & Angeline Simon, Town of
Richmond. Applicants referred to committee -Bert Kooiman, Town of
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Han-mond; Bernard & Elizabeth Standaert, Town of Forest; Lawrence
Standaert, Town of Forest; Marvin & Denise Boelt2, Town of
Forest; James & Caro I yn Hartman, Town of Warren; Charles & Mary
Dow, Town of Spr i ngf i e I d; Bernard & Mary Mo I I s, Town of Forest;
David & Edmund Germain, Town of Richmond; Leda Germain, Town of
Richmond; David & Lorelei Swanepoel, Town of Forest; Bonnie
Steinert, Town of Emerald; Howard Whiteford, Town of Erin
Prairie; Gregory & Kath 1 een Johnson, Town of Hammond; Marvin &
Doris Teigen, Town of Glenwood; Joseph & Wanda Jackelen, Town of
Glenwood; Joseph & Charlene Drax I er, Town of Glenwood; Roger &
Sandy Van Beek, Town of Kinnickinnic; and, Lyle Petranovich, Town
of Spr i ngf i e Id. Mot i on by Supr. Wi I I i nk, 2nd by Supr. Du I I to
send applications to the state and committee respectively.
Motion carried.
Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount-
IE,73 1'L expenses incurred by July 31 in the County Clerk's
office for audit, not to exceed payment for expenses incurred
within 90 days). Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. O'Conne l I to
approve. Motion carried.
Correspondence: County Clerk referred to letter from Senator
Harsdort regarding retirement legislation; and, card of
appreciation for flowers from the family of Edward P. Rock,
former County Board member who recently passed away.
Announcement of retirement party for former First Deputy Jim Roe
to be held on August 18 at the Valley House. Members encouraged
to attend.
Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adjourn. Motion
carried.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Ann Berke
St. Croix County Clerk
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