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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 01-21-1986AGENDA January 21, 1986 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO OFF INVOCATION: Rev. Arnold Waznik, Reedemer. Lutheran, Burkhardt; Christ Lutheran, Somerset PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Notice of meeting -published as prescribed by law in media of St. Croix County Adoption of Agenda ANINIOUNCEMENTS: Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: March II, 1986 Requests for Out -of -State Travel APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNF I N I SHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) I. Ordinance regarding St. Croix County Prostitution 2. Ordinance regarding St. Croix County Concealed Weapons 3. Ordinance recommending Approval For Rezonement of Land to Commerical from Ag-Residential; Town of Baldwin 4. Resolution regarding St. Croix County Participation as a Pilot in the Immediate Income Withholding Program 5. Resolution supporting Establishment of Wisconsin Counties Public Health Association 6. Ratification and Adoption of Highway Union Contract 9:00 A.M. 7. Reconsideration of Hay Wage Study and other personnel matters 8. New Position Request -Social Services Department 9. Discussion of travel expense and meal expense reimbursement 10. Solid Waste Disposal Report (to include landfill siting) 9:30 A.M. II. Human Services Study Comnittee Report 1:30 P.M. 12. Report -Task Force to Study Sale or Lease of Nursing Home 1:45 P.M. MN 2- 02 - • • 1. Resolution regarding Tax Deed; Cunningham, Town of Somerset 2. Resolution regarding Tax Deed; Chamberlain, Village of Wilson NEW BUSINESS I. County Sales Tax (Discussion Purposes Only) 2:00 P.M. 2. Formula to Capture Federal Dollars for Nursing Home Budget 3. Support of continuation of Government Surplus Distribution Centers FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage and Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) v rr.;g Crr�c�e�fcc 1-71 Regular Session Tuesday, January 21, 1986 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation given by Rev. Waznik, Redeemer Lutheran, Burkhardt; and, Christ Lutheran, Somerset. Pledge of allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 24 present, 2 late, 5 excused absences. Consideration of the minutes of the November Regular Session. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. WiIIink to approve. Corrections noted as follows: Regarding Solid Waste Disposal Committee Report insert: Letter from Steven Johnson, Chairman of Hudson City Public Welfare Committee, read; add to list of bidders: Midwest Solid Waste Recovery, Inc., Northern States Power -Minnesota, Indianhead Waste Management, Junker Sanitation Services, and R. Deiss & J. Marsh. Land Conservation Annual Report should read "Land Conservation Annual Plan." To read "Ordinance #136(85)," rather than #126(85). Regarding Hay Wage Study, to read "compensation for county elected officials to remain in effect for 1986; however, to consider the Hay Study compensation recommendation in 1987." Regarding Human Services Study Committee, clarification to read: Resource Agent Janke presented status report as d i rected by Cha i rman Anderson. Regard i ng Task Force to Study Lease or Sale of the County Nursing Home, to read "to estab I i sh the make-up of the committee, and members later appointed by Chairman Anderson." Regarding First Reading Resolutions to read "Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Garske to suspend the first reading of the resolutions, and refer for action at the January Session." Regarding Unified Board progress report to read St. Croix Alcohol -Drug Program. Motion carried as corrected. Discussion regarding the procedure for publishing minutes. County Clerk to work under direction of General Services Committee to review further. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Timmerman to adopt agenda. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson annnounced that notice of the session has been published in the media of the county as prescribed by state statutes. Chairman welcomed all guests and representatives of the press. Supr. R. Peterson announced that Social Services Committee wi I I meet during lunch recess. Rules #20 and #22, regarding addressing the Board, read by County Clerk. OLD BUS 1hESSS Ratification and Adoption of Highway Union Contract: The Personnel Committee, as representatives Jirectec�iy the ounty board, and the Highway Union, AFSCME Council 40-local 576, have reached a tentative agreement for contract year 1986. The bargaining unit is requesting County Board ratification this date, of the package settlement of approximately 5% total cost including the fo I lowing provisions: 1. Pick-up of additional 1% of the employee portion of the Wisconsin Retirement System fund. 2. assumption of 88% of the increased health insurance premium; 3. reclassification of patrolperson to next highest pay grade, and 4. wage increase of 3% across-the-board. Discussion. Additional cost to the county to be $42,000. Personnel Corrmittee Chairman Garske indicated that the next step would be mediation, if contract not ratified by Board. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. George to ratify and adopt the Highway Union Contract as presented. Roll Call vote: 20 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Solid Waste Disposal Committee Report: Committee Chairman Stephens presenter progress report, i ncri—cat i ng t at the corrmi t tee decided to go with a private vendor. Presentation by Lynn Cowles, R.W. Beck representative, referring to "Sensitivity of Total Disposal Costs to Volume of Waste," and "Estimated Financing Amounts and Total Disposal Costs for Private Development" (attached to official record). Supr. Stephens referred to letter from the Towns Association stating that all towns are closing I andf i I Is, with the exception of Junker I andf i I 1. Discussion regarding flow control. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to begin negotiation process with three vendors (American Resource Recovery, NSP, and Swentec), to secure contracts, and if not suitable then the county wi I proceed independently. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 23 yes, 0 no. Introduction of L. Solum by Supr. Best, who addressed the Board to debate the cost of proposed contract negotiation. Supr. Condon questioned the effect of a mass burn plant to neighboring homeowners. Supr. Stephens indicated that the proposed cost for review and negotiation of the three vendors would be approximately $100,000. Per question by Supr. Willink, Supr. Stephens indicated that the negotiation process would possibly be completed in June. Finance Director Steel explained that the county would have to make application to the state trust fund for the anticipated costs. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Best to direct the Finance Director, under the direction of the Finance Committee to proceed with funding for negotiating with the three solid waste vendors, for the solid waste disposal project. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 23 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Chairman called brief recess. Meeting reconvened. Reconsideration of Hay Wage Study: Personnel Committee Chairman Garske introduced Per sonne_-Director Kat an. She reported for the Personnel Commi t tee that one i tem was not acted on I ast month, spec i f i ca I I y how it would affect the District Attorney and Sheriff. The salaries were set through 1986 by the Finance Committee at a $1000 increase. Personnel Committee reviewed this, and asked that these two positions be also considered as part of the Hay Wage Study recommendation. Public Protection Committee met recently and as supervisory committee, asked that the two positions be reconsidered as part of the Hay Wage Study, which would be a 6% increase, actually in excess of the $1000. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to reconsider the Hay Wage Study. Motion carried. Supr. Stephens called for a point of order, since Personnel Committee did not previously meet with Finance, and Finance has responsibility for setting the salaries. Finance Director indicated that any transfer from the General Fund during the year is considered by statute, an adjustment to the budget and requires a legal publication. Motion by Supr. Timmerman, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to postpone decision until the March Session, so that joint meeting can be held with Finance and Personnel. Motion carried. Regarding the matter of personnel in the Sheriff's Department, Labor Consultant Koop indicated that Patrolman David Niederer was laid off appropriately by classification. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to place Patrolman David Niederer back in the former capacity in the Sheriff's Department immediately. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Timmerman, 2nd by Supr. Willink to postpone former motion, and to hear recommendation from the Public Protection, Finance and Personnel Committees. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 21 yes, 5 no. Motion carried to postpone original motion. Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to adjourn for noon recess. Motion carried. SESSION RECONVENE, OLD BUSINESS (Ordinances & Resolutions) Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order following lunch recess. Roll Call vote: 27 present, 4 excused absences. Announcement made by Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson: meeting notice for Finance, Public Protection and Personnel, to discuss reconsideration of Hay Wage Study and positions in Sheriff's Department, to be held February 12 at 9:00 in the Courthouse. ORDINANCE #137(86): regarding St. Croix County Prostitution. Motion y�up-r.peer, n-Fby Supr. Best to approve. Discussion. District Attorney presented clarification, and indicated that passage of this ordinance would help the officers to perform duties more efficiently. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #138(86): refers to Concealed Weapons in St. Croix County oott-`ion-I5-y-upr. peer, 2nd by Supr. Best to adopt. Discussion Clarification by District Attorney and Officer Schrank. Passage o- proposed ordinance would treat offense in a civil manner, rather than jus- under the criminal statutes. Supr. Evjen questioned the need for the intent of this ordinance and indicated that it is vague and encompasses the freedom of citizens to carry on with their lives as they are nov doing. She further stated that the State of Wisconsin has laws in p 1 ace which covers crimes committed with a weapon. Also stated that under this ordinance many things may be defined as a weapon, which one can be charge( under without ever committing a crime. Ro I I Ca I I vote: 18 yes, 8 no Motion carried. Human Services Study Committee Report: Resource Agent Janke indicated that since the last Boar meeting report, the HSSC met with representatives from Buffalo and Monroe Counties Human Services. In addition, respective Department Heads have provided information to the committee. Informational gathering meeting is planned with Chippewa County on January 31 in Dunn County. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell for study committee to be extended to the March meeting for the final recommendation to the County Board. Motion carried. Task Force to Study Sale or Lease of the Nursing Home: Resource Agent an a gave report to Me Board, i d ca ng that fihe study committee met twice, at which time information was gathered from the Health Center. A February meeting is being planned, with a representative from the Division of Health to speak about the nursing home forumla. Long -Range Planning Committee: Chairman S. Peterson indicated that the Finance Committee has met with the City of Hudson to discuss the storm sewer system on the county owned property. Jail Study meeting planned for January 23. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson that no easements be granted on county property without the direction of the County Board. Discussion. District Attorney Lundell made clarification regarding annexation and assessment. The county is being assessed $29000 which is a percentage of the total bill for the drainage area. Supr. Evjen and Hudson Town Chairman Kinney, questioning why the town didn't receive notification regarding a public hearing. Appears that hearing was waived. Motion carried. County Sales Tax: Supr. Timmerman withdrew proposed ordinance, "St. Croix -County 5a-les and Use Tax Ordinance." Emphasized the importance of public hearings for citizens. Comments by "Concerned citizens for Lower Taxes," introduced by D. Bruns placed petition, with 1000 names, stating opposition to a county sales tax, on official file with the County Clerk. Also letter from The "Plaza 94 Board of Directors," supporting the opposition to a 1/2% increase in sales tax for St. Croix County. L. Solum and D. Gilbert also expressed opposition to the proposed county tax. ORDINANCE #139(86): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Comnerci-a7 frrom gam -Residential. Pertains to petition of Michael Lee, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried. Resolution regarding St. Croix County Participation as a Pilot in the Immediate Income Withholding Program. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Best to postpone until March Session, at which time additional information will be available. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #1(86): supporting Establishment of Wisconsin Counties Public lea I tTi T-S soc i at i on. Mot i on by Supr. O'Conne I I , 2nd by Supr. 3 S. Peterson to adopt. Discussion. Supr. O'Connell stated that this organization would be absorbed into the Wisconsin Counties Association as affiliate. Motion carried. New Position Request: refers to the Social Services Department as p r e s e n t eu--Fy— Personne Committee Chairman Garske. Recom-nendation to the County Board to upgrade the positions of Clerk (from temporary status to full-time) and Social Worker (from temporary to full-time). Total anticipated cost to the county is $6,456.00. Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the upgrading of the two positions in Social Services Department. Discussion. Supr. O'Connell questioned public health nurse positions, that have not been upgraded to full-time from temporary. Roll Call vote: 17 yes, 10 no. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson called for afternoon recess. Session reconvened. Further discussion about the county's.position on easements on county - owned property. Supr. Draxler expressed concern regarding the County Highway Department. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to make an amendment to the previous motion to make an exception, that would allow the Highway Department those negotiations, for right -a - ways under Chapter 83. Motion carried. .Discussion regarding travel expense and meal expense reimbursement. General Services Chairman Speer indicated that this would be studied further in committee, with consideration to raise guidelines per the state, or to remain at current level. RESOLUTION #2(86): ordering County Clerk to Execute Tax Deeds to St. Croix County -where Real Estate Taxes have not been Paid in Excess of Three (3) Years. Mot ion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop to adopt. Discussion. Special interest at this time property of V. Cunningham, Vi I I age of Somerset; and R. Chamberlain, V i I I age of Wi I son. County Clerk directed to tax deed on these properties if taxes not paid by January 28. Motion carried. Formula to capture Federal Doi lars for Nursing Home Budget: Introduced by Un i f i e-d Board ha i mn Nelson, wFo presenteU—THe recom-nendat ion of his committee regarding federal funds for county nursing homes. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Brown to delegate authority to the County Board Chairman or his designee to sign the necessary forms to allow the St. Croix Health Center Nursing Home to capture Federal dollars that have become available utilizing already appropriated County dollars as match. Discussion. Supr. Nelson also stated that it is estimated that the county will be able to receive $56,000 in Federal funds, and that for each dollar the county puts in, the government will match .57 up to a max imam of $56,000. Motion carried. Government Surplus Distribution Centers: Matter placed, on floor by Supr. Stephens. _Te i n i cote t at the government is considering discontinuing the surplus stores in the state, which are used by the county and municipalities for purchase of trucks, firetrucks, office equipment, and other items. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to support retaining the surplus stores, and for the County Clerk to direct a letter of support to the Governor, legislators and state senator. Motion carried. Towns also to receive copy of county's position. Matter regarding vacancy on the county Veterans' Service Com-nission placed on the floor by Chairman Anderson. Letter from the commission, with recomnendation to fill vacancy with Stephen H. Sabol, Baldwin. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Garske to f i I I vacancy with Sabol, as recommended. Motion carried. First Reading Resolution, regarding Opposing Removal of Two 1-94 Off - Ramps in the Cit of—Ht on referred to by Supr. Bailey. She requested that the Board support resolution when acted on in March. Farmland Preservation Application: Letter read into the record by M_r�__FromiContract Specia ist Friedrich, State of Wisconsin regarding, a request for change in the agreement of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schulte, Roberts. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Best to change rm u the agreement from 25 to 10 years, per the request of the Schulte's. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid- 5 ,667.95 re ers to all claims received in the County Clerk's office for audit, and may include no more than 90 days expenses incurred by each Board Member, per Board rule); Highway Conmi ttee, total amount paid-$522.98 (claims received for expenses incurred by December 3 1 ); and Unified Board,total amount paid-$120.09 (claims received for expenses incurred by December 31. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Condon to approve expenses as submitted. Motion carried. Correspondence: read into the record, to include thank -you note from Supr. Sumner, Representative Berndt, Senator Harsdorf, and State Senator Packwood. Announcement regarding recent death of former Board Supervisor Virgil Becker, and the death of Wendell Stohlberg, former County Clerk Verna Stohlberg's husband. Mot ion by Supr. Ne I son, 2nd by Supr. O'Conne I I to adjourn. Mot ion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respecxfully ubmitted, t ZAe I i I F1 %inn Berke( S-- Croix County Clerk 5