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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 9-8-1987ST. CROIX COUNTY BOAFtD OF SUPERVISORS September 8, 1987 9:00 a.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Orlan Zuberbier, St. Luke's Lutheran � Church, New Richmond PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNiCEMETITS: Proclamation to Celebrate the Bicentennial Date of next Session: October „,1987 APPOINTMENTS: Appointment of Supervisor -District #12 Appointment of Library Board citizen member OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) I. To change Designee for Child Support Office and Establish Administrator as Independent Department Head Reporting Directly to Public Protection CoiTY:ittee Ordinance regarding Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from `Agricultural, Town of Erin Prairie - Michael Peterson 8f. Relinquishment of Farmland Preservation Agreement -Town of Glenwood ,5+:f Position of Corporation Counsel _ Matter of New Richmond Armory Property-l0:15 a.m. "Appointment of First Deputy and Patrol Captain--- 7.. Status of Human Services Coordinating Cornni t tee -Mona Flanum, Committee Chairperson 11:00 a.m. Sol id Vllasta Committee Report 9. Budget Prodess Rules & Regulations EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS & ORDIP114CES NEW BUSINESS De l i nquent Ta_x__Char ges Presentation -Treasurer Mary Jean Livermore.- 9:15 a.m. 2 ASCS Presentation t7rector Dick Gade `II:30 a.m. 3. New Position Request -Clerk of Court Office-__ /'4,: Easements for gas, steam and electric service, Health Center property -Solid Waste Committee Requests for Out -of -State Travel FIRST READ I NG OF RESOLUTIONS & ORD I NAI\ICES I. Resolution Adopting Overall Economic Development Program Commmittee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Corresondence Announcements Adjournment ( THE ABOVE AGEN[)A IS f`•.IOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) Regular Session September- 8, 1987 9:00 a.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Pastor Or Ian Zuberbier, St. Luke's Lutheran, New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 28 present, 3 absent (excused). Consideration of the minutes of the August Session. Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve the minutes with the following amendments: regarding Child Support Designee, to read " . District Attorney was formerly in opposition . .;" "District Attorney Lundell stated that he does not feel that the change would be in the best interest of the county;" and, regarding Public Protection Committee Report concerning selection of First Deputy, to insert "application/"interview process. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve 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. In recognition of the 200 year celebration of the United States Constitution, County Board members read Proclamation. St. Croix County joins citizens across America to con-memorate this special historical event. Next meeting of the County Board to be October 13. Chairman Anderson referred to vacancy in District #12, and recommended for appointment Richard Sherley, North Hudson. Letter on file from North Hudson Village President Gregerson supporting Sherley to fill the unexpired term of Byron Spalding. Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve appointment of Richard Sherley to fill County Supervisory position in District #12. Mot ion carr ied. Sher ley was sworn in by County Clerk Berke, and official oath is on file in the County Clerk's office. Appointment to the Library Board, citizen position to be filled. Motion by Supr. WiIIink, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve the appointment of Albertine Jacobson as the citizen member to the Library Board. Motion carried. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #22 respectively, regarding the proper manner to address the Board. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Ordinances and Resolutions NEW BUSINESS Delinquent Tax Charges: Presentation by County Treasurer Mary dean Livermore, who made reference to the procedure for tax collection as outlined in the Wisconsin Statutes. There is an interest charge of 1% per month for delinquent taxes, as well as a penalty of 1/2% per month. According to the Treasurer, the penalty fee was determined by the County Board. Currently the county has co I I ected 10.5 mi I l ion do I l ars in taxes, and approximately 2 million is due. St. Croix County land owners Fran Hawksford, Eugene (Miller, Karl Paquette and Ruth McCabe were given the opportunity to address the Board regarding the policy, asking that the county consider certain exceptions. There was particular opposition to the penalty clause. Supr. Gar ske explained the reasons for the I ate tax pena I ty. Livermore indicated that there have been no exceptions to the policy of delinquent tax collection. Chairman Anderson referred the matter to the Finance Conmittee for consideration. RESOLUTION #24(87): to change Designee for Child Support Office and —Establish Administrator as Independent Department Head Reporting Directly to Public Protection Committee. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to approve, effective this date. Discussion. Supr. Boche indicated his opposition stating that the Administrator declined a 40-hour work week, which would have provided additional salary. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to postpone action indefinitely. Supr. Speer noted that Supr. Boche signed the proposed resolution in the affirmative, and she challenged this inconsistency. She further indicated that the District Attorney's office had not provided nearly enough legal assistance to the Child Support Office, especially this past year. District Attorney Lundell stated that the incinerator project involved an unanticipated number of attorney hours, which did not allow sufficient time for the Child Support office. Supr. O'Brien withdrew his second to the postponement motion, and therefore no action on the postponement. Personnel Director Kathan indicated that as a department head, the Administrator would have to work 40 hours, and that she would also receive additional compensation for the proposed status. Roll Call vote: 21 yes, 5 no. Motion carried, and Child Support Administrator to become independent Department Head reporting directly to Public Protection, effective this date. Armory Property: Chairman Anderson asked for presentation from New Richmond Council member, Mike Sager. He indicated that the City is interested in 18.7 acres of county property for purposes of building a National Guard Armory. Following negotiation with the Farm Sub -Committee, the city offered $1250 per acre. This was based on three appraisals of the land in question. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to accept the offer of the City of New Richmond for $1250 per acre for 18.7 acres of County Farm property. Discussion. Sub -Committee Chairman Caflish addressed specific questions regarding the proposed acquisiton. Roll Call vote: 23 yes, 4 no. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #186(87): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential ec� ntial from Agricultural. Pertains to petition of Michael Peterson, Town of Erin Prairie. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve. Committee Chairman Dorsey indicated that the passsage of this resolution would correct a zoning error. Motion carried. Following 10-minute recess, Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order. He assigned Supervisor Hicok to fill vacancies in Public Protection and Personnel. Supr. Sherley was appointed to Jail Study Committee. Matter of relinquishment of Farmland Preservation Agreement, Town of Glenwood, withdrawn for further action at this time by Land Conservation Committee Chairman WiIIink. Matter of Corporation Counsel postponed until the October Session. Appointment of First Deputy and Patrol Captain: Personnel Commi t tee--Cha ii rman Draxier i nd i cateJ—T-Fat pos i t i ons have been confirmed per personnel policy, and that a resolution is not necessary. Supr. Grant referred to a grievance on file; however Supr. Draxler indicated that this had no bearing on the position appointees. Human Services Coordinating Committee: Coordinating Committee C-Fu Mona Flanum presenteda—fist of seventeen agencies presently members of the committee. She reported that the 2 forum provides information sharing among county human service agencies, and that a human resource directory is being updated. Questions were addressed. Supr. Caflisch asked that consideration be given to changing the name so that there wasn't any confusion with the Human Services Board. Former member Bill Heiting spoke in support of the committee, noting that he was an active member for eight years. Veterans Service Officer Bader and Social Services Unit Coordinator Sanden also encouraged the continuation of the conmittee. County Clerk referred to letters of support from WestCAP, Public Health Nursing, and Family Service of St. Croix Area. Supr. S. Peterson suggested that the Coordinating Committee consider designating a citizen -at -large, with a recommendation of Bi I I He i t i ng. Supr. O'Conne l l encouraged the committee members to transfer information back to respective agencies. Chairman Anderson expressed the Board's appreciation for the efforts of the Human Services Coordinating Committee, and that there is no intention of disbanding this committee. Suggestions for a name change and other recommendations were referred to Committee Chairman Flanum for consideration. Solid Waste Report: Committee Chairman Willink requested report from Project Coordinator Lynn Anderson. She stated that plans for the building construction will begin in later September, with actual use of the plant in the spring of 1988. Consulting f i rm R.W. Beck will make a site inspection. American Resource Recovery has contracted with Riverside Sanitation, Osceola for disposal of ash. Anderson also indicated that St. Croix County has formed a joint committee with Pierce County for mutual cooperation. Chairman Willink elaborated on the policy established by the committee for garbage hauled from River Falls. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Sumner to support the fee of $45.00 per ton for garbage for the Pierce County residential portion of River Fails; and, $15.00 per ton for the St. Croix County portion of River Falls. Motion carried. Anderson indicated that there is a summary report available in the Planning Office, which compiles the study of the solid waste efforts in St. Croix County since 1974. In conclusion, ARR is planning various informational meetings for New Richmond civic organizations. Recess for lunch. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) NBN BUSINESS Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order following the lunch recess. RoII Call: 28 present, 3 absent (excused). He announced that members interested in the Wisconsin Counties Association Annual meeting on September 14-16 in Racine need to Contact the County Clerk. ASCS Presentation: Land Conservation Committee Chairman Willink T—ntroduced the Director of the Baldwin Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Richard Gade. He presented information regarding price support and conservation programs. Conservation Reserve Program discussed in detail. Questions addressed. Budget process presented by Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson. Consideration given to the county's growth, question of cutting services, etc. He asked that Department Heads and Committee Chairs submit conservative budgets. Finance Committee to review all budgets September 22-24 in the County Board Office. New position request in Clerk of Court office, as recommended by the Finance Committee for 1987, to be considered by the Personnel Committee when all new position requests are reviewed, according to Personnel Committee Chairman Draxler. 9 Easements on Health Center property: Solid Waste Committee airman Willink refer— rem to tie necessary easements of gas, electric and steam through the county property for the incinerator. According to committee stipulaton, this action must come from the full County Board. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to authorize the County Board Chairman and County Clerk to sign easement documents in recordable form to allow public utilities and steamlines to cross county land to American Resource Recovery of St. Croix County, Wisconsin, incinerator site, upon the approval of the locations of said easements by the Solid Waste Committee Chairman. Discussion. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to waive the first reading of the resolution regarding the Overall Economic Development Program. Motion carried. Land Conservation Com-nittee to discuss further reliquishment of Farmland Preservation Agreement, Town of Glenwood during afternoon recess. Following recess, Committee Chairman Willink indicated the committee will review this matter at a later date. No action taken. Brochure, concerning the Conservation Provisions of the 1985 Farm Bill distributed. Committee Reports: Library Board representative O'Brien reported -that Ardis Sawyer is the new County Library Director. Representatives Kinney and Garske of Regional Planning indicated that assistance is being provided in the area of recycling and that grants will also be available. Personnel Committee Chairman Draxler noted that the date for arbitration is tentatively scheduled for November 16. Regarding Jail Study matter, Finance Director Steel indicated that effective October I, 1987, a designated percentage of al I fines collected, with the exception of non-moving traffic violations, will be used toward new county jail construction. Farmland Preservation Applications: County Clerk Berke listed those referre to tTie state-B. KooiMGn, Town of Ham ond; B. Standaert, Town of Forest; L. Standaert, Town of Forest; M. Boe 1 tz, Town of Forest; J. Hartman, Town of Warren; C. Dow, Town of Springfield; B. Molls, Town of Forest; D. Germain, Town of Richmond; L. Germain, Town of Richmond; D. Swandpoel, Town of Forest; B. Steinert, Town of Emerald; H. Whiteford, Town of Erin Prairie; G. Johnson, Town of Hammond; M.Te i gen, Town of Glenwood; and, J. Jackelen, Town of Glenwood; J. Draxler, Town of Glenwood; R. Van Beck, Town of Kinnickinnic; and L. Petranovich, Town of Springfield. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to refer to the state as approved by committee. Motion carried. Correspondence: Additional letters regarding the continuation and support of the Human Services Coordinating Committee from Council on Aging Director Kittel, and Turningpoint Director Zimmerman read by County Clerk. Further announcements included: meeting of Highway 35, Bypass and other County Highway issues to be conducted by the River Falls Chamber of Comnerce on September 14, and Dedication of the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center September II- 13 in Minneapolis. Mot i on by Supr. O'Conne I I , 2nd by Supr. O'Br i en to ad j ourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County 13pard of Supervisors f / Resp ctful�ly sub rrjitted, ill Ann B rke St. Croix ounty Clerk 4