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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-13-1987ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 13, 1987 9:00 a.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Reverend David Crow, Hudson Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda S: Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: November 10, 1987 APPO I NTNENTS : OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) �I Resolution Adopting Overall Economic Development Program Relinquishment of Farmland Preservation Agreement -Town of Glenwood' Facility Planning Report, County Planner Solid Waste ConTnittee Report 5. Rules & Regulations ,6<- Fnha,rLc.e_d_..m ,91 1 Report-Corrunications Director Steve T'Kach 10:0U A.M., Vd conference Report 8: Future Status of Nursing Home (Closed Session per WI S_t.at,vte 19.85 (1) c,e,g; and to reconvene into Open Session) 0: 30 A. PRELIMINARY 1988 BURET PRESENTATION-1:15 P.M. Review of 1988 budget requests _'. New position requests -Personnel Corrmittee ,3! Review of County Board Supervisor Per Diem /NEW BUSINESS 1 ,'�/Willow River State Park Dams-Supr. Luckey s1 :15 G.M. Purchase of County Library Building Tax Deeds Assignment of Tax Certificates to Glenwood City Requests for Out -of -State Travel ,FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Resolution regarding County Aid Construction and Maintenance during Calendar Year 1988 2. Resolution regarding County Aid Bridge Construction under Section 81.38 of the Statutes 3. Resolution designating Child Support Agency to Establish, Collect and Enforce Child Support in Substitute Care Cases 4. Resolution Designating County Depository 5. Ordinance regarding Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Corrrni ttee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Corresondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGEI\IDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) Regular Session Tuesday October 13, 1987 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Rev. David Crow, Hudson Presbyterian Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent (excused). Consideration of the minutes of the September Session. Motion by Supr.'Boche, 2nd by Supr. Lubich to approve. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to adopt agenda. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that the notice of the session has been published in the media of the county per state statute. Chai rman we I corned a I I guests and members of the press. County Clerk read Rules ##20 and #21 regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Announcement regarding Retirement Party for Gerald Bretl, Agriculture Extension Agent, to be held on October 24 at the Coachman, Baldwin, at 7:30. Inter -County Meeting to be hosted by Chippewa County on October 23. Recognition for Nell Black, Hudson, who received the Wisconsin Library Association's 1987 Trustee of the Year award. A luncheon in her honor will be held on October 28 at the annual conference in Eau Claire. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS FreTimin— ary IYU8Budget Presentation Presentation by Supr. Luckey regarding the Willow River State Park Dams. She indicated that the DI\R is considering the repair or demolishing of the three structures, and that a Task Force has been formed to study this matter. Former County Board Member and Burkhardt resident Les Waldorf asked for the County Board's support to appeal to the DNR to repair and restore the structures. Petition being circulated by concerned residents regarding this issue. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Grant to support the Willow River Dam petition and for the District Attorney to prepare correspondence to the DNR in this regard. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson directed District Attorney to forward the appropriate document to the Department of Natural Resources. Regarding Adoption of Overall Economic Development Program, motion by Supr. Kinney, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to approve a continuation of this program for 1988. Supr. Kinney discussed the priorities of the plan for the county. Motion carried. Relinquishment of Farmland Preservation Agreement: Matter referred from September Session. Moeion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. DraxIer to approve application of Federal Land Bank, to relinquish four acres from farmland preservation, in Town of G I enwood. Ro I I Ca I I vote: 25 yes, 4 no. Mot i on car r i ed, and application to be forwarded to.the state board. Fac i I i ty Planning: Corrmi t tee Chairman S. Peterson referred to the extensive report submitted by Gair & Associates, which summarized the St. Croix County/Boody Master Plan for the proposed government center. County Planner Richard Thompson reviewed the diagrams, noting that careful consideration was given to designating the southeast area of the parcel as the most appropriate site for the project. Discussion regarding extension of Carmichael Road, storm sewer design, and the eventual disposal of land not needed for the government center. Supr. Draxler asked if equal consideration for possible site development will be given to the con-munities of Hammond and New Richmond. Reference made to the offer by Hammond area resident to donate land with ut i I i t i es for the government center if the populace voted to change the county seat. Supr. S. Peterson would consider study if the Board authorizes. No action taken. Presentation given by Emergency Communications Director Steve T'Kach regarding the proposed Enhanced 911 Emergency Response system. He referred to national conference he attended in Baltimore, and noted the enhancements that the proposed system would offer as compared to the current basic system. The proposed system would utilize automatic numbering, identification and automatic location. Discussion regarding mechanism for billing residents for use of the system. House numbering must be in place throughout the county before the system can be implemented. Chairman called brief recess. Meeting reconved at 10:45 a.m. Motion by Supr. CafIish, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to move into Closed Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) c,e,g, to discuss future status of the county nursing home. Ro I 1 Ca I I vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. No action taken. Motion by Supr. Caflisch, 2nd by Supr. Giese to reconvene into Open Session. Motion carried. Human Services Director Gary Johnson informed the public that budget concerns, deficiet, possible litigation and alternatives for the future of the nursing home were discussed. Chairman adjourned for lunch recess. PRELIMINARY 1988 BUDGET PRESENTATIOE Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson indicated that all budgets were reviewed by the Finance Committee September 22-24, at which time adjustments were made. Finance Director Jim Steel referred to the proposed budget sum ary, reviewing in detail alI budgets. Budget summary is available in the County Clerk's office. Finance Committee recommended the printing of the Board proceedings in the official newspaper only, rather than publishing in all county newspapers. This reduced the County Board budget by approximately $7,000. Regional Planning budget reduced from $17,000 request to $15,000. Sheriff Patrol budget reduced by $52,000, which was the amount proposed for a new water patrol boat. The general proposed summary for the 1988 tax levy is $6,658,374, which represents a dollar increase of $581,822 or 9.57%, excluding new position requests. Discussion regarding matter of printing proceedings in the official newspaper, which has formerly been designated as The News and the Star Observer, each for two successive years. Question if other county newspapers would be interested in the capacity of official county paper. This matter to be determined in the spring when this designation is made. =` Questions regarding the county's responsibility for water patrol on the �tZroix River, and if other jurisdictions should share in th's expense. Supr. Speer indicated that the amount of S2"'0 0 represents the cost for a Boston Whaler, which is constructed exclusively for government water patrol purposes. As an alternative, the Public Protection Committee asked for consideration of a $35,000 pleasure type boat, which could be fitted for water patrol use. She indicated that the county could also receive up to 75% reimbursement from the DNR toward the new boat. The reimbursement also applies to repair of the existing boat. 2 Supr. Swenby indicated that he did not feel that this expense is justified, and that the county sHou 1 d abandon water patrol for one year. Sheriff Bader addressed questions regarding the his budgets. Motion by Supr. Swenby to terminate patrol on the St.Cro i x River. Motion defeated, since there was no second to the motion. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to place $35,000 back in the Sheriff Patrol budget for the purchase of a new boat, to include modifications. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Giese to postpone action on the boat until November, so that additional specifications can be obtained. Motion carried. Chairman called brief afternoon recess. Following recess, further debate on preliminary budget. Supr. Sinclear asked for rationale of including $1,000 in the budget for the Humane Society, but no monies for Turningpoint. Supr. Speer asked that the operating budget of Turningpoint be forwarded to all members before the November Session, so that the program could be evaluated more closely. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. Boche to remove $1,000 from the Humane Society. Motion carried. Regarding debt service in relationship to the nursing home, Supr. Bertelsen requested additional information. New Position Requests: Personnel Committee Chairman Draxler indicated that there were originally 20 requests for new or upgraded positions. Four positions, as follows were recommended by committee as upgrades to current positions: Second Deputy Clerk of Court, from temporary to full-time permanent, fulltime, to be effective in 1987; Assistant District Attorney -Junior, from Paralegal Aide position to an entry-level Assistant D.A., effective when the incumbent passes the bar exam in summer, 1988; Mental Health Therapist, from temporary, full-time to permanent, full-time; Mental Health Community Support Programs Social Worker, Health Center, from temporary, full-time to permanent, full time; Developmental Disabilities Social Worker, Health Center, from temporary, full-time to permanent, full-time; and, Developmental Disabilities Social Worker, Health Center, from temporary, part-time to permanent, part-time. New positions recom-nended by committee: Second Deputy Clerk of Court, permanent, fu l I -time, to be effective in 1 987; Computer Operator, Data Processing, permanent, full-time; Deputy Sheriff, permanent, full-time; and Vocational Placement Counselor, Health Center, permanent, full-time on 6-month trial status. The total amount for the upgraded positions, as proposed, is M21,703.00; and for the new positions, as proposed, is 79,186.00. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to approve the two Deputy Clerk of Court positions in the current budget, and to begin hiring process immediately. Roll Call vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Matter of position for Corporation Counsel/Human Services Attorney presented for discussion by Supr. Speer. Personnel Committee Chairman Draxler indicated that the position of Human Services/Assistant District Attorney had been discussed in committee and denied; Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to consider in November the new position of Corporation Counsel/ Human Services Attorney, after referral to Personnel. Supr. Hicok indicated that the committee did not want this position to be under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney. Motion carried. Ad -hoc committee, comprised of Supervisors Speer and Evjen to present information to the Personnel Committee before the November Session. Motion by Supr. Drax l er, 2nd by Supr. Garske to approve the remaining upgraded and new positions for 1988 as presented. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 24 yes, 3 no. Motion carried. Review of County Board Supervisor per d i em plan, at which time comparable information from other counties was presented. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to maintain the current rates of County Board compensation. Motion carried. 3 Solid Waste Committee Report: Committee Chairman WiIIink and Assistant Planner Lynn Anderson gave progress report of the incinerator project. Inspection by Beck Engineering Consultants to occur this week of the American Resource Recovery incinerator site. Also scheduled is a pre -hearing conference in Madison on October 30 on the air quality permit. Easement regarding the utility corridor to be signed by the County Board Chair and County Clerk. Assistant Planner referred to first reading ordinance pertaining to the licensing of haulers. The proposal would include a$ 1 00 charge per waste disposal company, with a $10 charge per vehicle to cover administrative costs. Proposal from Pierce County regarding cooperative effort for recycling discussed. Pierce would collect, tranport, process and market certain recyclable materials at a cost of $1.95 per capita. Proposal from St. Croix County would use $25,000 from the processing fund, with municipalities paying for one-half of the subsidy and the county paying the balance. Supr. Grant reported that a recycling program, operated by a private concern, is opening in the Village of Hammond. Clean Sweep Program, used to correctly dispose of hazardous materials could be coordinated as bi-county effort with Pierce County. There is also an educational effort to inform residents about proper waste incineration and recycling, being implemented in the county through a brochure from ARR, and volunteer efforts from 4-H and county homemaker groups. Wisconsin Counties Conference Report presented by Supr. Giese, spokesperson for those attending the meeting in Racine. He encouraged the county to participate more actively on the national counties level. County Library Building: Finance Director reported that the Hammond Development Corporation is interested in selling the building used for the library and COA services to the county, for the balance of $71,000 remaining on the bank loan. Currently the rent is $15,600 per year. Chairman referred to the Finance Committee for further review, with consideration that there may be space available at the Health Center. No action taken. Matter of tax deeds presented. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to direct the County Clerk to take tax deeds on two lots in Town of Springfield. Motion carried. Finance Director also asked for the Board's consideration to se I I by tax cer t i f f cotes the old creamery bu i I d i ng in Glenwood City to the city, whereby Glenwood City would acqurire property and dispose of condemned buildings. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Hop to authorize the County Clerk to publish notice to sell for less than face value certain delinquent tax certificates, pertaining to Glenwood City creamery property, per Wisconsin State Statute. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Kinney to waive first reading of resolutions, and to refer ordinance pertaining to Solid Waste to the Solid Waste Committee. Motion carried. District Attorney recommended that a public hearing for the waste disposal haulers be considered so that they can make comment. Solid Waste Committee Chairman WiIIink reported that Assistant Planner and Solid Waste Coordinator Lynn Anderson will be accepting other employment, and therefore resigning from county employment, effective November. Board reluctantly accepted the resignation, and applauded her efforts for coordinating this project. Correspondence: Letter from Representative Berndt regarding the issue o inancial responsibility for the public defender transcripts; letter from St. Croix County Democratic Party, supporting a county contribution to the Turningpoint organization; and, a letter shared by Supr. Jensch from Senator Harsdorf regarding the Governor's budget vetoes. All correspondence on file in the County Clerk's office. 4 Chairman Anderson announced that former County Board member George Holmes passed away th i s past week. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to adjourn. Motion carried, and meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid for August- 5,637.07; and September -$7,721.00 (expenses incurred by August 31 and September 30, respectively, in the County Clerk's office for audit, not to exceed payment for expenses incurred within 90 days). Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Lubich to approve. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 5