HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-19-1988AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 19, 1988 9:00 A.M.
Courthouse Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Wayne Willink
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Official Swearing in of County Board Supervisors
ROLL CALL:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
Adoption of Agenda
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation St. Croix County Disability.,
Awareness Day
Soil Stewardship Observance
Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22,__-Addressing the -Board __
Date of next Session: May 10, 19"88
APPOINTMENTS: Council on Aging(, Public Protection this date
-Chairman appoints two tellers for election of officers
-Chairman will announce that the next order of business will be
the election of a permanent Chairman of the Board for a 2-year
term (per WI Statute 59.05)
-Vice-Chairman will call for nominations from the floor
-Upon the election of a County Board Chairman, who will take the
Chair at this time, the Vice -Chairman will be elected
ELECTION OF ELECTED COMMITTEES:
1. Finance, Budget, Building & Bond (4) plus County Chairman
2. Highway (5)
3.. Public Protection (5)
4. Wisconsin University Extension, Education, Agriculture
& Land Conservation (4) plus County Chairman
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and
Ordinances)
1. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Rush River
2. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Stanton
3. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Troy (Roeker)
4. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Troy (Fahning)
5. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Troy (Nelson)
6. Resolution Establishing Policy for Designating the Official
St. Croix County Newspaper
7. Resolution Supporting Continuation of.the National Childhood
Vaccine Program
8. Resolution Regarding Proposed Personal Care Services Program
9. Resolution Regarding Vital Statistic Copy and Search Fees
10. Presentation to Dr. Olson - Special Recognition 1:15P.M.
11. Tree Farmer Award to Stanley & Vernon Peskar, Supr. Willink
1:30P.M.
12. Facility Planning Report
13. Solid Waste Report
14. Labor Negotiations - Personnel Committee
15. Rules and Regulations
EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
ST. CRO I X C]L"TY BOARD OF SUnERV I SORS
Regular Session
Tuesday April 19, 1988
County Board of Supervisors oo|lad to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Supr. VVi) link,with special observance of Soil
ond VVotmr Stewardship. Pledge of Allegiance to the A-neriuon Flag.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW BOARDKAEk�BER3: County Clerk conducted the
Oaff� �� ------ uted the members. Official
Certificate of Election and [)ufh of Off ice distributed to u| |
members, certifying their term ou County Board Supervisor,
con-menuing this dote and expiring in April, 1990.
Roll Call by County Clerk: 30 present, i absent.
Consideration of the minutes of the March Session. Motion by
Supr. O'Cmnnml), 2nd by 5upr. Hop to approve the minutes. Mot lon
car ried. Motion by 5opr. Peterson, 2nd by Sopr. Dol| to approve
the agenda on presented. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson announced that the notice of the session has
been published in the media of the county, and welcomed all
guests and nocnnbero of the press.
Proclamation: read into the record by the Clerk, noting KAoruh 25
oo 5t. Croix County Oloohi)ity /4wormnemo Day, at which time o
special ceremony was held in Baldwin. Motion by Supr. [of|imuh,
2nd by Sopr. Bailey to recognize. Motion carried.
SoiI and VVutar Stevvordhi p Week: mot \on by Sopr. VVi I I ink, 2nd by
'!�—upr.-CTei-e—to f ormer I y recogn i ze fheweek of Apr l| 24-May | as
Soil and VVutmr Stewardship Week in St. Croix County. Motion
car ried. 5oor. YVil link noted that all churches in the county
have received special inserts for distribution.
Pub |ic Protect ion Conmmittee to meet thio dofo to e|eut nffioeru.
Annual Report for |ndionheod Federated Library System distributed
to noonnberm. County Clerk read rules #20 and #Z| regarding
pr per nnonnec to uddreom the Board. Next Seaulon achedo!ed for
May 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Appointments: mot i on by Supr. O'Conne I 2nd by Supr. Drox | er to
accept recon-mendution for Council on Aging citizen members-D.
Hagen, Woodv i I I e; W.G. He i t i ng, Hudson; P. Murtha, Glenwood
City; M. Sicard, Somerset; H. Clark, New Richmond; H. Krueger,
a I ternate; and, Fr. Knauf , River Fa I I s. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson appointed Supervisors [)roxler and Grant to act
in the capacity of tel lern for the election of officers and
elected con-mitteem. Chairman turned the gavel over to Vice -
Chairman kAainke, who cal led for nominations for Chairman for m
two-year fern. Su . 3wenby nominated Anderson to the office of
Chairman. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Hop to close
the nominations, casting m unanimous ballot for Anderson. Vice -
Chairman Meinkm ou|\ad for nominations three times.
Motion carried, and Chairman Anderson elected. Gavel turned over
to Chairman Anderson. He expressed his appreciation to the
members for their support.
Nominations opened by Chairman Anderson for the election of Vice -
Chairman for o two-year term. Sopr. 3fmphana nominated Vice -
Chairman Moinke for the office of Vice-Cho)rmon. Motion by Supr.
Peterson, 2od by 5upr. Bailey to close the nominations, casting o
unanimous ballot for Mminka. Chairman Anderson co) led for
nominations three times. Motion carried, and Vice -Chairman
Meinke elected. Vice -Chairman Mminke thanked the Board for their
support.
ELECTION OF CONMKTTEES
TWO-YEAR TffUS (8988-1990)
General Services Choir Speer explained the procedure for election
of oonmitteo members, indicating that members are to vote for the
number of positions open with the majority vote determining the
membership. Motion by 3opr. Speer, 2nd by 5opr. Gormka to
approve the procedure as presented. Motion oorr)md.
FXK,�E-4 members
Choi rnnun Anderson announced that norni not ions were open for the
F'l nonce Con-mi ftem. Those nominated were Supervisors Cuf | loch,
Ev ' en, 3vvonby, S. Peterson, and R. Peterson. Motion to close
nominations nnodo and carried. Per procedure, members instructed
to vote for 4 nominees. The fo l l ovving members were elected:
Ev'mn, 5wmnby, S. Peterson and R. Peterson. Board Choir is o
standing member of the Finance Conmnitfma.
HXGI-WAY-5 members
Chairman Anderson announced that nominations were open for the
Highvvoy Cmnmni ttme. Norn) nut ions inc 1 uded 3opery i oora Drox l er ,
Hop, Giese, Boi ley, Grant, Meinkm and Sumner. Motion to close
nominations nnoda and Carried. Members instructed to vote for 5
nominees. The fo | l ovving members were elected: Oroz | er , Hop,
Giese, Grant, and Meinkm.
PUBLIC PROTECTION-5 rnmnob*rn
Chairman Anderson announced that nominations were open for
Pub |io Protect )on [onrnittee. Nominations included Supervisors
Cof|iuoh, Stephens, Speer, Bradley, 3inc|eor, Luckey, and Cox.
Supr. Cofl isoh withdrew his nomination. Motion to close
nominations made and carried. Members instructed to vote for 5
members. The following members were elected: Stephens, Spear,
Bradley, 5inc|eor, and Luckey.
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AGRKCULTURE & KJNXVG]RS ITY EKTENSUON- nmamboro
Choi rrnun Anderson announced that nonn) not ions were open for
Agriculture and University Extension Committee. Nmnnimt lonm
inc|oded 5operviooro Ou||, Ne|oon, VVi}|ink, ond Doroey. Motion
nnuda and carried to o(mue nominations; therefore al nunomu placed
in nominations to be on 4gr iou | ture and University Extension
Conmnittee.
Chairman Anderson requested that members interested in additional
oonrnittme assignments forward | iot to the County Clerk. He will
confer with the Vice -Chair to make the final selections.
Chairman oo1|ed morning recess.
OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Meeting reconvened following recess.
ORDINANCE #197(88): raconnnend)ng Approval for Rmzonennent of Land
to /\g-Reaidentio| from Agricultural. Pertains to petition of R.
Olson, Town of Rosh River. Motion by Sopr.Ooroey, 3nd by Supr.
R. Peterson to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE #198(88): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land
to. Ag-Residential rom Agricultural. Pertains to petition of G.
Castens, Town of Stanton. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Stephens to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
Ordinance regarding Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-
Residential from Agricultural, Town of Troy presented. Motion by
Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Speer to deny petition. Discussion.
Supr. Speer introduced resident Jim Nelson, who referred to a
letter from Troy Town Supr. Ken Cernohous, indicating that on
April 11 a motion was made to support rezoning requests of
Nelson and Roeker. Committee Chair Dorsey stated that this
information was contrary to the information he received from the
Town Chairman. No action on motion.
Motion by Supr. Kinney, 2nd by Supr. Drax I er to postpone action
on the petitions of both Roeker and Nelson for one month in order
to receive clarification from the Town Board of their intent.
Motion by Supr. Kinney, 2nd by Supr. Drax l er to amend to wa i ve
the zoning fee. Discussion. Roll Call vote on amendment: 23
yes, 7 no. Motion carried. Motion as amended carried.
ORDINANCE #198(88): recorrmending Approval for Rezonement of Land
to Ag-Residentia from Agricultural. Pertains to petition of
M. Fahning, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Speer to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
Official County Newspaper Designation:#6-B(88) Finance Corrmittee
Chair S. Peterson presented the committee's revised
recorrmendat ion. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby
to designate the official newspaper status to the New Richmond
News for one year, and to rotate each successive year among all
seven (7) in -county newspapers per alpabetic order (excluding the
River Falls Journal); and to print the proceedings in all county
newspapers (8) per the current payment fee schedule. Discussion.
Supr. Caflisch felt that the official newspaper should be one of
significant size. Roll Call vote: 28 yes, 2 no. Motion
carried, and County Clerk to bid out the printing of the
proceedings books and proceeding contact proofs.
RESOLUTION #7(88): supporting Continuation of the National
CFi ldhoodT/accene rogram. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by
Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #8(88): regarding Proposed Personal Care Services
Program. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to
adopt. Discussion. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #9(88): regarding Vital Statistic Copy and Search
Fees. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Garske to adopt.
Discussion. Motion carried.
Solid Waste Report: Corrmittee Chair WiIIink reported on the
progress of the incinerator in New Richmond. He noted that a
limited amount of waste is now being processed with a projection
to have full commercial operation by mid -May. Regarding the
recycling program, grants have been awarded to the City of Hudson
and Glenwood City; New Richmond, North Hudson, Towns of St.
Joseph and Hudson have also applied for the grant monies. Grants
are available to all county municipalities by applying through
the Planning office.
Labor Negotiations: Personnel Com-nittee Chair Draxler indicated
tFat t e county continues in mediation with the law enforcement
union. The dispatchers and jail clerks are now part of the
courthouse union, and are in the process of negotiating
compensation and conditions of employment. The Personnel Manual
is being updated, and will be distributed in May.
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Personnel Director Kathan reviewed the details of the labor
negotiation process of the law enforcement union. The corrmittee
will meet with the LAW representative on April 28, at which time
final proposals will be exchanged. Questions addressed. Board
adjourned for lunch recess.
OLD BUS I LESS (Continued) , NEW BUSINESS
Chairman called the meeting to order following lunch recess.
Roll Call: 30 present, I absent.
Special recognition ceremony for Dr. Clifford Olson, in
conjunction with last month's passage of Resolution #5(88).
County Clerk read resolution whereby Dr. Olson was given special
appointment as a member emeritus of the Public Health
Subcommittee. Chairman Anderson and Human Services Board Chair
O'Conne I I made special presentation to Dr. Olson. Applause by
members, and response of appreciation by Dr. Olson.
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Supr. Wi I I ink introduced DNR County Forester Kathy e, IS . She
explained various programs through the department, and announced
the Tree Farmer of the Year Award. Vernon and Stanley Peskar of
Kinnickinnic Township were given the special recognition of
outstanding tree farmers for 1987. Supr. Bradley asked to
deliver the award to the Peskar's since they were not able to
attend the Board session. Appreciation extended to Q-I--s-&n for
making the presentation. vie,,
Dept. of Corrections Annual Reports: Peter Stacy, Supt. of the
fit, Crorx Correctional Center dTTressed the Board. He commented
on the center's population data, f i sca I matters, and corrmun i ty
service projects. On behalf of the St. Croix Correctional
Center, he thanked the corrmun i ty for their continued support in
work release sites. Assistant Supt. Karlen introduced, and
questions addressed.
Personnel Corrmi ttee Chair Drax I er referred to the position of
Mental Health Secretary at the Health Center. Motion by Supr.
Draxler, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to upgrade the position of
Mental Health Secretary, from temporary to full-time permanent
in June. Discussion. Coordinator of Mental Health Services,
Barbara Mant hey presented the justification for the requested
position, and indicated that the budget will cover the additional
costs for fringes. Roll Call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Facility Planning: Supr. S. Peterson referred to the feasibility
study conducted by the county in 1983, and subsequent planning
stages of the facility planning project. He noted that there is
$30,000 in the current budget to continue with the next phase of
architectural planning. County Planning Director Thompson
presented the succession of steps involved in the appraisal
process and architectural planning.
Supr. Speer asked that the duties of the Jail Study Committee, as
outlined in a 1984 resolution be updated. Motion by Supr.
Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to support the hiring of an
architect/engineer in order to continue with the Government
Center building project. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 29 yes, I
no. Motion carried.
Afternoon recess called.
Call to order by Chairman. General Services Chair Speer referred
to the WCA District meeting being held in Menomonie on April 28.
She encouraged suprervisors to write or call legislators
regarding binding arbitration and retirement bills.
Annual Reports: reports distributed to the members prior to the
session for review. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr.
O'Brien to adopt as submitted. Motion carried.
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Matter of tax deeded property presented by Finance Director
Stee I . He asked for cons i derat ion to qu i t c I a im th i s deed back
to the property owner, K. Schouten s i nce it is currently in the
foreclosure process at the Citizens State Bank. Motion by Supr.
Draxler, 2nd by supr. Willink to direct County Clerk to quit
claim deed back to K. Schouten, Town of Glenwood. Motion
carried.
Out-of-state travel request by Zoning Committee considered.
Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve the
request authorizing the Assistant Planner to travel to Dubuque,
Iowa with other interested parties to observe a dog track which
is operational there. Motion carried.
Committee Reports: Human Services Board Chair O'Connell
i nd i Gated -that the of for t cont i nues to convert MOD A for use by
veterans. Land Conservation Chair Willink commented on the
progress of the ground water study being conducted by the
University of River Falls. Public Protection Chair Speer
indicated that the committee selected the following slate of
officers this date: J. Speer, Chair; G. Sinclear-Vice, Chair;
and, L. Luckey, Secretary.
Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid
for March- 7,4 2.21 (expenses incurred by March 31 in the County
Clerk's Office for audit, not to exceed payment for expenses
incurred within 90 days). Motion made and carried to accept.
Correspondence: letter from former Board member R. Sherley
regarding lil reasons for not pursuing the Supervisor position;
note of appreciation from Dr. Clifford Olson for the special
recognition bestowed by the County Board last month; letters from
Senator Proxmire, Senator Kasten, and Congressman Gunderson
regarding the SARA funding; and letters from Governor Thompson
and Representative Shoemaker regarding AB 199 and AB 99.
Correspondence on file in the County Clerk's office.
Announcement regarding orientation for newly elected Board
members. Session to be held on May 19 at the Dunn County
Courthouse from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Members to contact County
Clerk's office if interested.
Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to adjourn.
Motion carried, and meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Ann Berke
St. Croix County Clerk
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