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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-13-1988AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 13, 1988 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Robert Boche PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1989 County Board Sessions Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: January 10, 1989 APPOINTMENTS: 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 Baldwin (Immanuel Luthern) 2. Amendment to the Hudson Town Zoning Ordinance, Supr. Kinney 3. Resolution Recognizing Baldwin -Woodville High School Girls Volleyball Team 4. Government Center/Jail Facility Report, County Planner Thompson 10:30 A.M. 5. Resolution Concerning Funding for Proposed County Government Center 6. Waste Management Report 7. Special Assessments - City of Hudson (per Minutes of November 15, 1988) 8. Rules & Regulations NEW BUSINESS 1. Nursing Home Report 2. Report of WITC, Dr. James Benson regarding Changing Technologies 1:30 P.M. 3. Report re: Household Hazardous Waste, (Clean Sweep) Resource Agent Jim Janke 3:00 P.M. 4. Request for Mandatory Recycling, Supr. Bradley 5. Request for out-of-state travel FIRST 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) ST . CRO I X COUNTY BOAF?D OF SUPERV 1 SORS Regular Session December 13, 1988 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Robert Boche, Town of Star Prairie. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 30 present, I absent (excused). Consideration of the minutes of the November Session. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Grant to approve. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that the session has been published in the media of the county, and welcomed al 1 guests and members of the press. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Schedule for the Finance Cotvmittee and County Board for the upcoming year noted. Vice -Chair Meinke announced to the board that the Highway Corrmi ttee recently honored several retirees. Highway Commissioner O'Keefe introduced Jim Harer, who wi I I be replacing retiree Bob Peterson as the Patrol Superintendent. Applause by members for the retirees and new designees. County Clerk noted that the applicants are being considered for annual college scholarships, sponsored jointly by the Wisconsin County Clerk's Associaton and the News Election Service. App l i cations are available in the County Clerk's office. Rules #20 and #21 read to members and others present, regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Next regular session scheduled for January 10 at 9:00 G.M. Chairman Anderson requested confirmation of appointments to Emergency Medical Services Com-nittee. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Giese to conf i rm appointments of John Marne I I , Hudson (hospital administrator representative); Carlton DeWitt, Glenwood City (fire department representative); and Monica Jensen, Roberts (ambulance representative). Motion carried. Request also to confirm appointments for the Library Board. Mot ion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Bai I ey to con i rm appointments of Janet Burke, New Richmond; and Bernie Peterson, Somerset, to the Library Board of Trustees. Motion carried. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Ordinances & Resolutions) ORDINANCE #219(88): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential from Agricultural; pertains to petition of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve. Discussion. Supr. Dorsey noted that the Town Board supported the rezoning. Motion carried. Amendment to the Hudson Town Zoning Ordinance: Supr. Kinney reported that it is necesssary to update the existing ordinance and that an amendment from the County Board is necessary to comply with town rules. Motion by Supr. Kinney, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to approve the amendment of the Hudson Town Zoning Ordinance. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #34(88): regarding the 1988 WIAA Volleyball playoffs; pertains to special recognition for the Baldwin -Woodville Blackhawk's girls volleyball team, whereby the team placed first in the conference. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Wi I I ink to approve. Motion carried. Resolution concerning funding for proposed county government center discussed. Motion by Supr. O'Brien to delay the agenda item pertaining to the funding of the government center until the item pertaining to the government center/jail facility is addressed. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Supr. Kinney, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to have the report of the government center/jail facility at this time; followed by introduction of the proposed resolution. Motion carried. Finance Committee Chair S. Peterson referred to correspondence from Sheriff Bader, wherein he asked the board to continue through the respective phases of the new jail facility building project, due to current inadequate conditions of the jail. Reference also made to letter of 12/2/88 from Jail Inspector Mark Flick, Wisconsin Division of Corrections, wherein he noted the basic and secondary classifications for statutory compliance as it relates to the jail size, physical layout, and safety/welfare matters. Discussion followed. Planning Director Richard Thompson reinterated past history of the new building project, and encouraged the Board to move forward with plans to build on the county -owned property on County Road UU. He indicated that there is a state grant of $6,000 available for the juvenile component of the jail facility; and that the Finance Committee authorized, not to exceed $77,000 plus architect's expenses of $7500, for the first phase of the new building project. In addition, extensive research was completed by the Government Center/Jail Study in conjunction with the Planning Office. Pub l i c Protection Comt-ni t tee Chair Speer and Thompson responded to questions regarding the procedure for reviewing the proposals for the new facility. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve the execution of the contract for the f i rst phase of the government center/jail facility, not to exceed $77,000; plus expenses, not to exceed 10% of the $77,000. Discussion. Rol I Cal I vote: 25 yes, 4 no, I abstain. Abstain by Supr. O'Brien, who indicated that a breakdown of the $77,000 should have been reviewed by all members. Chairman Anderson indicated that his concern was not relevant to the the motion, and called for his vote. Final Roll call vote: 25 yes, 5 no. Motion carried. Introduction and acknowledge by Chairman Anderson of former Board member Earl Skogland, and New Richmond resident Margy Lundell. Resolution regarding the funding for the proposed county government center, as formerly introduced by Supr. Draxler now considered. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to adopt. Discussion. Supr. Draxler expressed concern that the per capita income differs greatly from the Hudson area to the eastern portion of the county, and he strongly encouraged other alternatives to funding, other than the property taxpayers. Furthermore, he emphasized the inequity that may exist due to selling the county nursing home and building a new facility. Finance Director James Steel addressed the matter with regard to the statutory requirements for county debts of this nature. In an effort to clarify the content of the proposed resolution, he stated that the passage would nullify the building project, since the only legal way for funding the facility is through the property taxes. Further, he indicated that there are other possibilities for offsetting the property taxes, such as a wheel tax, dog track revenue, tipping fees, etc. He strongly emphasized the need for additional government center/jail space. Roll Call vote: 2 yes, 28 no. Motion defeated on proposed resolution. Nursing Home Report: Human Services Board Chair O'Connell reported t at 7uring the recent HS Executive Board meeting, Assistant Administrator Doris Kuefler was appointed as the Nursing Home Administrator, effective January 13, 1988 due to the resignation of Human Services Director Gary Johnson. Kuefler is certified as a nursing home administrator per state licensing 2 requirements. Other liason supervisory appointments for the departments include: unified service coordinators, Unified Board programs; Robert Sanden, Social Services; Janet Heffron, Public Health Nursing; Joan Richie, Home Care; and, John Spanton, County Farm. He indicated that the laison supervisors will report directly to the Executive Com ittee. Question by Supr. Cox regarding the licensure requirements for the unified services programs. Supr. O'Conne I I indicated that the licensure requirement only applies to the nursing home portion of the Human Services Department. Question from Supr. Nelson regarding the vacant space at the Health Center facility in the 1974 section, with a proposal to move the social service programs. No action at this time. Waste Management Report: Committee Chair WiIIink indicated that t i—( e plant ant is processing 65 tons of waste per day. The comni ttee is currently working with the City of River Falls, and considering the acceptance of waste from the non -county portions of the c i ty. The agreement wi th Amer i can Resource Recovery has not formerly been accepted at this time. Assistant District Attorney Greg Timmerman addressed the board concerning the contested case hearing, noting that a petition for intervening, was filed on behalf of the county. The hearing has been designated for May. Special Assessment -City of Hudson: Finance Committee Vice -Chair wwenby r-eported that thus matter has been referred to the District Attorney's office, with authorization by the Finance Committee to hire outside counsel for this matter. Noon recess. NEW BLJI SNESS Meeting called to order by Chairman Anderson following the noon recess. Roll Call: 29 present, 2 absent (excused). Motion carried. Report of Changing Technologies: Supr. Jensch introduced the WITC Adu 1 t EcT-ucat ion C— ooroinator, Ly I e Teppen who has served in that capacity since 1968. Teppen introduced Dr. James Bentson, Dean of the Department of Education and Technology, UW-Stout. Dr. Bentson addressed the board with a slide presentation, entitled "Changing Technologies and it's Impact on the Community." WITC District Director David Hildebrand, presented concluding remarks. Questions addressed, and Board acknowledged the fine presentation with applause. Request for mandatory recycling: Supr. Bradley referred to manoatory recycling in various parts of the state and country, and commented on the the importance of this aspect in St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to direct the Waste Management Committee and the Planning Department to implement a mandatory recycling program, with an educational component, by July I, 1989. Discussion. Supr. Stephens indicated that there are many diverse programs in the county, and that mandatory recycling may not be appropriate. Assistant Planner Ellen Denzer indicated that currently the Waste Management Com ittee has directed the planning office to compile and circulate an educational brochure to be distributed to every household in the county. The Clean Sweep component of waste management in the county will be conducted in April in conjunction with Pierce County. Questions addressed by Denzer. Resource Agent James Janke presented information regarding household hazardous waste. He distributed informational material to the members. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to waive the 3 first readings. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Comprehensive Zoning and Planning Committee Chair Dorsey reported that the new road name and house numbering books are available from the County Planning Office for $8 each. Finance Committee Chair S. Peterson expressed his appreciation to the board for their support of the study for the government center/jail facility, and expects a report from Venture Architects within three months. Personnel Committee Chair Draxler reported that the health center, social services and courthouse bargaining units are now opening negotiations. The law enforcement union has gone into arbitration, with a decision anticipated in February. Emergency t h e c orrm i services proposals encouraged Medical Services Committee Chair Speer indicated that ttee is in the process of formalizing the ambulance for 1989. User Board Chair Luckey reported that for radio consultants are being reviewed. She other associated committees to attend meetings. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid To govern er- ,997.54 (expenses incurred by November 30 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: cards of appreciation of sympathy from the fami I y of Dr.Cl i fford A. Olson; letter from Gust Jenson, Ph.D. commending the St. Croix Health Center for the excellent services provided to residents; and, letter of appreciation from the Council on Aging and staff to the Board for their support of the 1988 transportation program. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey 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 4