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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-8-1987AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 8, 1987 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Tim Wengert, Cross Lutheran Church, Roberts PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: January 12, 1988 Dates for 1988 County Board Sessions APPOINTMENTS: .11 OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) Resolution regarding Designating Child Support Agency to Establish, Collect and Enforce Child Support in Substitute Care Cases 2. Ordinance recommending Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agricultural, Town of Erin Prairie Ordinance recommending Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agricultural, Town of Cylon 4. Ordinance recommending Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agricultural, Town of Somerset Ordinance recommending Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agricultural-, Town of Somerset .,Z'6. Ordinance recommending Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res from Agricultural, Town of Somerset 7. Personnel Committee Report, to include labor negotiations-10:00A.M. Facility Planning Report - Finance Committee _-9. - Water Patrol Funding Solid Waste Report 11. Rules and Regulations EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES NEW BUSINESS 1. Requests for Out--Of-State Travel 2. Increase of Marriage License Waiver Fee per Wisconsin Statute 765.08(2) FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announceiitents Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) Regular Session Tuesday December 8, 1987 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Pastor Tim Wengert, Cross Lutheran Church, Roberts. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 27 present, 4 absent (excused). Consideration of the minutes of the November Session. Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve the minutes with following corrections: regarding announcement of Public Protection meeting, "to meet this date to discuss purchase of new squad cars;" regarding new position requests, to read "Deputy Patrolman," rather than Deputy Investigator; regarding University Extension budget, "...budget should be further reduced $2950. "...any billing pertinent to solid waste and recycling programs," rather than billing the haulers. Motion carried to approve the minutes as amended. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Ual onin bX-MAnwel offf alm Chai rMGn Anderson announced that the notice of the session has been published in the media of the county per state statute. He we I comed a I I guests and members of the press. Supr. O'Conne I I introduced Mr. Cassutt and his government class from the Hudson High School. Announcement by County Clerk that nomination papers can now be taken out for the upcoming Spring County Supervisory Election. Date for the next session to be January 12. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #21 regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Chairman noted the meeting dates for the 1988 Sessions: January 12, March 8, April 19, May 10, June 14, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. VI I 1! 1161 00 Resolution regarding Designating Child Support Agency to Establish, Collect and Enforce Child Support in Substitute Care Cases. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Bache to postpone action unti I after joint meeting with Human Services Board and Public Protection, at which times all ramifications of the proposed resolution wi I I be discussed. Motion curried. Matter to be referred to the January County Board Session. ORDINANCE #189(87): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential From Agricultural. Pertains to the petition of R. Blaiser, Town of Erin Prairie. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve. Discussion. Motion curried. ORDINANCE #190(87): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-ReTaential from Agricultural. Pertains to the petition of K. Solum, Town of Cylon. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Wi I I ink to approve. Com-n-nittee Chair Dorsey indicated that the Town voted in favor of the change. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #191(87): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential Trom Agricultural. Pertains to petition of W. Belisle, Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve. Committee Chair Dorsey stated that this land should not have been designated exclusive agricultural originally. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #192(87): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residentidl T-rom Agricultural. Pertains to petition of H. Carufel , Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve. Discussion. Motion Carried. ORD I NANCE # 19 3 (8 7): recorrmending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Res—idential from Agricultural. Pertains to petition of M. Meinke, Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch.tO approve. Discussion. Motion carried. Facility Planning Report presented by Committee Chair S. Peterson. He indicated that St. Patrick's Church, Hudson is interesting in purchasing land in the area of the government center. Finance Committee wi I I meet with church planners on the loth. Water Patrol: Chairman Anderson stated that some contributions have been —offered for bout patrol. As clarification, he noted that the water patrol was not entirely abolished in 1988, even though the purchase of a new boat with county funds was denied at the Budget Hearing. He referred to correspondence from Senator Proxmire and Congressman Gunderson, who offered support for locating other means to fund Water patrol. NO action has been taken at this time by the City of Hudson or the V i I I age of North Hudson regarding assistance with the water patrol funding on the St. Croix. Chairman also noted that Supr. Boche has been recommended by the Governor for the Boundary Water Commission, and that the appointment is awaiting senate confirmation. Public Protection Committee Chair Speer indicated that a bid from a firm in River Fa IS was submitted for a smal ler boat. This Matter will be discussed further in committee. Solid Waste Report: Committee Chairman Wi I I i nk indicated that tie committee is meeting with al I county communities to define the county and municipality's role in waste management. He gave G construction update report, and noted that consulting firm R.W. Beck has been submitting very favorable reports, and that the next inspection will be at start-up near Christmas. Supr. Wi I I ink emphasized that upon start-up of the incinerator there will be some initial noise and smoke, which will pass after the start-up phase. Comments also made regarding the non-processubles, land fill matter, and Clean Sweep program. The committee and other interested parties toured an incinerator of the same technology in Alexandria, Minnesota lust month; coi-nnents from members were favorable. Supr. Sinclear regretted that there was no representation from the press on the tour. Supr. Caf I ish expressed concern that the informational meeting scheduled with River Falls conflicts with a council meeting. This matter to be resolved by inviting representatives of River Falls to another informational meeting. Supr. Will ink also reported that the Dispute Resolution Committee for the incinerator project is being formed, with t h e county's representative-Supr. Sherm Peterson; American Resource Recovery - Dan Warren; and member -at -large to be determined. Personnel Report: Committee Chairman Druxler reported that the county settle with the Social Services, Courthouse and Highway unions on November 16. He noted that the Law Enforcement union will go into mediation in mid -January. He introduced Steve Weld of Mulcahy and Wherry, the county's labor law f irm. Weld indicated that the county is also bargaining with the dispatch unit at this time. He explained the arbitration process, and outlined the consent award of November 16. Each contract received an across-the-board wage increase of 2.5% for year 1987, 0 and a county contribution toward health insurance of up to $177.50 per month. In 1988, the wage increase is 3% across-the- board and the county assumes 90% of any increase in health insurance premiums. Discussion regarding issues of the Health Center contract which is currently in the middle of a three-year agreement. Weld outlined the increase in 1987 and 1988, respectively for the Social Services, Courthouse and Highway unions: Social Services- 6.5% increase for 187 and 6% increase for 188; Courthouse-4.8% increase for '87 and 4% increase for 188; and, Highway-3.17% increase for 187 and 3.3% increase for 188. Board complemented Union Negotiator Weld for his assistance. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Garske to ratify the Social Services, Courthouse, and Highway union contracts dated I/I/87 through 12/31/88, with the terms as negotiated by the Personnel Committee, under the direction of the County Board. Ro I I Ca I I vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Terms to include 2.5% increase in wages in 1987, and 3% increase in wages in 1988; and a monthly County contribution toward either of the health insurance plans of up to $177.50 in 1987 and $195.50 in 1988. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Hop to grant to the non- union and elected officials a 3% across-the-board wage increase, exclusive of County Board members, effective 1/1/88; and to extend to them the same terms of the health insurance plan as granted in the Social Services, Courthouse and Highway Union contracts; and thus, this action would repeal the non -union health insurance package of 3/10/87. Roll Call vote: 24 yes, 3 no. Motion carried. Committee Chairman Draxler expressed his appreciation to the conTnittee for their efforts and assistance throughout the negotiation process. Chairman Anderson recognized former County Board members Bill Heiting and Byron Spalding; Sheriff Bader and former county employee Wally Cox. OLD BUSINESS (Continued), NEW BUSINESS Following short recess, Chairman called meeting to order. Increase of Marriage License Waiver Fee: Motion by Supr. Evjen, .nd__6y Supr. S-. T eterson to d i rect tFe County Clerk to increase the marriage license waiver fee from $5.00 to $10.00 (per WI Statute 765.08(2), effective January I, 1988. County Clerk Berke explained that the waiver results in additional processing time for the office and that the additional revenue will help to offset this. Motion carried. District Attorney Lundell introduced new Assistant District Attorney, Mary Seyer to the Board. She rece i ved a warm we I come from the members. Committee & Board Reports: Supr. Kinney referred to the construction of a dog track which is a possibility in St. Croix County. He indicated that this type of business would have a large impact on the county, including local revenue. He asked that the county provide some assistance to the communities interested in this project. Chairman Anderson referred matter to Regional Planning, noting that this could be a priority project. Highway Committee Chair Me i nke indicated that his committee is available to assist with this project. University Extension Committee Chair Dull reported that the new Extension Agent, Lee Milligan, will begin January I. Land Conservation Chair WilIink noted that there will be a meeting at University of Wisconsin -Stout on January 5, regarding standardizing of land records throughout the state. Emergency Government Chair Dull reported that the Emergency Response Teams will be meeting December 10. 9 Human Services Board Chair O'Connell announced that the joint meeting with Public Protection will be held at 1:00 on December 11 at the Health Center. Matter to be discussed is proposed resolution regarding designating Child Support Agency to establish, collect and enforce child support in substitute care cases. Public Protection Committee Chair indicated that the committees will also be reviewing the county/state contract that relates to this issue. Report from Supr. Hop that the Emergency Medical Services Committee has been reassigned to the Public Protection Committee, and that he is no longer the County's representative to this comrni ttee. Jail Study Committee Chair S. Peterson reported with regard to jail capacity. Sheriff Bader indicated that the jail was full all summer and is currently to capacity. Supr. Peterson strongly encouraged the Board to continue with the next phase of the new Government Building project. Correspondence: County Clerk referred to letters received from HarrmondPor County Seat Corrmi ttee, not ing that the petition to move the county seat to Hammond has been lifted; thank you from the Kinnickinnic Historical Association for county's contribution; State Representative Shoemaker, Assembly Speaker Loftus and Senator Risser responded to the status of the dams in Willow River State Park; thank you from St. Croix Central School Principal Reineck for the Board's support of their football team. Correspondence on file in the County Clerk's office. Supr. Jensch reported on the use of MOD -A at the county nursing home for veterans; matter referred for further study to the Human Services Board. Statistical Report of Property Values for 1987 distributed to the Board members. Report also available to the public through the County Clerk's office. Supr. CafIisch referred to county nepotism policy and that this will be discussed by Personnel with respect to a situation at the County Farm. Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd by Supr. Speer to adjourn. Motion carried, and meeting adjourned at noon. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 4