HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-15-1988AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 15, 1988 9:00 A.M.
Courthouse Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Father Murphy, Immaculate Conception, New Richmond
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: December 13, 1988
APPOINTMENTS:kz-weft F4d ex_i_
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
,'(Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and
Ordinances)
Ordinance authorizing Use of Citations for Ordinance
Violations
,2. Resolution designating County Depository for 1989
r3-. Resolution regarding Personal Property Charge Backs
Resolution regarding Illegal Taxes
x3'. Resolution regarding Cancellation of Checks
6. Human Services Report re: Nursing Home as directed by
previous Session - 10 AM
Official Listing of Dogs & Dog Damage Claims for 1988
P operty Tax Issue with re: Government Center, Supr. Draxler
9. Government Center Report
Waste Management Report 0_6�.
11. Rules & Regulations
NEW BUSINESS
. Hwy Committee Report -Transportation Financing Comparisons,
Sohn Evans, DOT 1:15 p.m.
�2: Negotiation of Settlement, Special Assessment -City of Hudson
. Request to transfer funds to Office on Aging -Transportation
program
• Position request -Rest Area Project, Human Services Board
5. Request for out-of-state travel
FI =READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
""-'-,.Committee & Board Reports
Farmland Preservation Applications
Mileage & Per Diem Report
Correspondence
Announcements
Adjournment
(THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION)
Regular Session November 15, 1988
County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Father Murphy, Immaculate Conception Church, 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 October 25 Session. Motion
by Supr. O'Conne I I, 2nd by Supr. Garske to approve the minutes.
Motion carried.
S & APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Anderson announced that the session has been published
in the media of the county, and welcomed al I guests and members
of the press. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt
the agenda. Motion carried.
Next regular session scheduled for December 13. Announcement
from the Chair that the county administrative offices will be
closed on November 24 and 25 in celebration of Thanksgiving.
Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to send
condolences to Mrs. Harold Olson with respect to the recent death
of her husband. Motion carried.
OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE #218(88): authorizing use of Citations for Ordinance
Violations. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to
adopt. Review of proposed ordinance by District Attorney.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #27(88): regarding Designating the State Bank of
Hudson as County Depository for Fiscal Year 1989. Motion by
Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #28(88): regarding Personal Property Charge Backs.
Motion Ty Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt.
Discussion. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #29(88): regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion by Supr.
O'Connell, 2ndbby Supr. Caflisch to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #30(88): regarding Cancellation of Checks. Motion by
Supr. Swen y, 2nd by Supr. Dull to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #31(88): regarding Reimbursement due Listing
Officials for listing dogs. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by
Supr. Nelson to adopt. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #32(88) regarding Dog Damage to Animals Paid for
period of 12%F7-87-fI/30/88. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by
Supr. O'Brien to adopt. Motion carried.
Property Tax re: Government Center project: Supr. Draxler
a�Tc. Tressed tfie mat ter of financing foie proposed government center
with relation to inequities in the property tax structure in the
county. He asked that consideration be given to the options of
municipal taxes, wheel taxes, and a jail user fee (non -county
inmates). Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson
that the cost of funding the new government center may not be
applied to the St. Croix County tax levy and should be funded
from other sources; further that the District Attorney draft a
resolution for the December regular session at which time
consideration will be given to the county initiating a "wheel
tax," to offset the cost of the government center. Discussion.
Supr. Stephens expressed concern with respect to the Dept. of
Correction's guidelines that the county meet specified
requirements for the jail. He also supported a change in the
standard schedule for courthouse employees, from 35 hours to 40
hours per week, and consideration for utilizing health center
space in New Richmond for the facility. Chairman Anderson
offered a historical perspective, noting that a former request to
the County Board to purchase the Nor -Lake Building for additional
courthouse office space was defeated.
Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Sumner to table issue until
after nursing home matter is addressed, per the agenda. Motion
carried.
HSB Report of nursing home: Committee Chair O'Connell speaking
on behalf of —the HSB reported that their recommendation remains
to sell the county facility, (6 to 3 vote). This matter was
referred from the October special session, at which time the
board was asked to evaluate additional information. He addressed
the issue of the county's economic standing in relation to the
nation's average, as well as the reimbursment formula for the
county home. O'Conne I I emphasized that the committee does not
want to close the fac i I i ty, but is recorrmend i ng its sale due to
liability, staff shortages, and economic factors.
Questions addressed. Human Services Director Gary Johnson
was available to offer technical information. Finance Director
Steel noted that the financial and audit reports are excellent;
however, that there are current financial loses and anticipated
future losses that the county wou I d have to bear if the nursing
horne i s maintained by the county. The approved 1989 tax levy for
the nursing home, based on 129 bed occupancy, is $373,000, not
including any salary increases; further, any projected increases
in the nursing home formula might attend to salary concerns, but
not to the tax levy. The bond principal of $230,000 is a
separate matter. Further debate, with reference by Supr.
Sinclear to the Douglas County nursing home situation.
Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd by Supr. Giese to refer to the
December session until direction is fuIIfiIIed and report of
nursing home is complete. Motion withdrawn.
Following a short recess, Supr. Stephens asked AFSME
representative Sam Gillespie to speak with regard to employee
issues. He expressed support for the concept of 129 bed
occupancy, but asked that the board consider a good faith offer
which would include a I -year no sale/no lease agreement. Supr.
Evjen questioned Gillespie's original offer, with regard to
their proposal for the non -represented employees, being treated
in like manner to union employees.
Personnel Committee Chair Draxler asked the county's labor
negotiator, Steve Weld to respond. He addressed the union's
offer of the September session, which tied similiar treatment to
the non -represented employees, and the current proposal which
removes some restrictions. He reinterated the financial facts,
formerly noted by the Finance Director.
Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to modify the
motion of October II, delaying the action of the nursing home
sale for one year (1-1-90). Discussion. Chairman Anderson
commended Human Services Board Director Johnson for his
management efforts. Roll Call vote: 10 yes, 17 no. Motion
defeated, and therefore county nursing home will be sold per
action of October II. Referred to the Human Services Board.
Matter of government center financing taken from the table, and
addressed further. District Attorney noted that the motion
offered by Supr. Draxler can act as a first reading this date,
and that no action is necessary at this time. This item to be
addressed at the December session. Chairman Anderson noted that
cons i derat ion may also be given to tax re I i of from the lottery
and possible racetrack in the county.
Chairman Anderson adjourned for lunch recess.
OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued), NEW BUSINESS
Session reconvened following lunch recess. Roll Call by County
Clerk: 24 present, 4 absent (excused).
Highway Committee Report: Highway Committee Chair Meinke
i ntroUuce-dComrni ss loner Thomas O'Keefe with regard to a DOT
comprehensive study of projects in the midwestern states.
O'Keefe noted that the the 64/35 project was rated 19th in the
state among 16 DOT funded projects. John Evans, Administrator of
the Division of Transportation Assistance was introduced, and he
reviewed extensively the "Transportation Financing Comparisons,"
of the midwestern region. He commended the Highway Committee,
Commissioner and staff for high ranking job performance in the
state.
Questions were addressed following a slide presentation. Evans
discussed further issues of motor fuel indexing, transportation
revenue sources, gasoline tax, and total per capita state
spending for highways and transit. Applause extended by the
members to the speaker.
Government Center Report: County Planning Director Thompson
discussed the stages of the government center/jail facility
project. He addressed questions regarding the earliest date for
completion, with an estimmated date in three years. Discussion
regarding the various phases in planning and building.
Waste Management Report: Committee Vice -Chair R. Peterson
presented --a progress report. He indicated that Riverside
Sanitation is still pursuing the matter of placing a combination
recycling/transfer station near the incinerator site. In
addition, certain parts of southern Polk County and parts of
Pierce County are interested in utilizing the facility; committee
to study further. District Attorney Lundell addressed the
contested case hearing with a progress report.
County Planning Director Thompson referred to the criteria for
an acceptance agreement with ARR, which denotes a change from the
design/construct phase to the service contract phase. Effective
11/14, steam is being piped to the Health Center facility;
however, the county's agreement to supply 86 tons of waste/day is
not being met. The current level is 62 tons/day. The
necessary provisions for the service contract agreement are
being reviewed by the committee.
Discussion regarding matter of contracts with any new users of
the incinerator, with legal assistance to be provided by the
District Attorney's office. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by
Supr. Giese to authorize the Waste Management Committee to
have appropriate contracts signed by the County Board Chairman
and County Clerk, as necessary. Motion withdrawn since this
authority has already been designated.
Special Assessment: Matter of negotiation of settlement with the
city of Hudson, with regard to special assessments on the county -
owned Boody property discussed. Per Finance Committee direction,
the Finance Director reported. District Attorney also noted that
this cost can be passed on to any prospective purchasers. Motion
by Supr. Stephens to seek redress from responsible party who
caused harm to St. Croix County. Motion died, due to lack of a
second and a need to place as an agenda item at another County
Board session.
Supr. Garske argued that the county is not responsible since
there was no knowledge of special assessments when purchased.
Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to postpone to
the December session for the District Attorney to study further.
Motion carried.
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Transportation budget request: Finance Committee Vice -Chair
Swenby reported that the committee is requesting a transfer of
$25,000 to the Council on Aging -Transportation budget from the
general fund, to complete the current year's activities. Motion
by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. Sumner to transfer $25,000 to the
COA-Transportation budget in 1988 from the general fund.
Discussion. Supr. Evjen noted that the transportation program is
actually utilized by all age groups, including veterans, elderly
and the handicapped; request that the board consider a county-
wide transportation network. Roll call vote: 20 yes, 6 no.
Motion carried. Supr. Barker presented additional information
regarding the transportation program.
Position request: Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Bailey
to approve tie two (2) positions for the rest area project,
Sheltered Workshop program. Motion carried.
Committee Reports: Personnel Conmittee Chair Draxler reported
that the committee is working with the unions for upcoming
contract years; law enforcement union is going into arbitration.
Chairman Anderson reported that effective November I, the
Emergency Government Director/Assistant Zoning Administrator is
moving to a ful Itime Zoning Administrator status. There is an
interim Director of Emergency Government and SARA.
Supr. Garske reported for Regional Planning, noting that Dunn
County wi l I be also uti I izing their services. Matter of a
county -wide transportation network to be directed to the
Commission as a project assignment.
Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid
for October- 7,210.80 (expenses incurred by October 31 in the
County Clerk's Office for audit, not to exceed payment for
expenses incurred beyond 90 days, per County Board rule). Motion
by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve. Motion carried.
Correspondence received from the Department of Administration
regarding the status of 1988 spearfishing response actions.
RESOLUTION #33(88): regarding 1988 WIAA Football Playoffs.
Pertains to the championship of the St. Croix Central Panthers
in Division V of the state; also recognizing football successes
to the Baldwin -Woodville Blackhawks and the River Falls Wildcats.
Motion by Supr. Cafl ish, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to suspend the
rules, and approve. Motion carried.
Appointments: Regarding County Board Rule change with respect to
the Library Board of Trustees, motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd
by Supr. Hop to approve the appointment of Supr. Bailey as the
second County Board representative. Motion carried.
Summary of the 1989 Budget for St. Croix County distributed to
all members. Detail available in the County Clerk's office.
Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Speer to adjourn. Motion
carried, and meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix C my B' rd of Supervisors
R pe tful subm' tted,
Jill nn er e
St. Croix County Clerk
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