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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 03-11-1986ST. CROIX COMITY BOARD OF SUPERV I SORS March II, 1986 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Don Docken, Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson 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 Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: April 15, 1986 Requests for Out -of -State Travel Proclamation -Older Worker's Week -Private Industry Council Proclamation -National Congregate & Meals on Wheels Week March 16-22 APPOINTMENTSz- Introduction of Solid Waste Contract Negotiating Team 9:15 a.m. OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) Ordinance recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land to Agriculture -Residential from Agriculture, Town of St. Joseph XOrdinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to -/AgriculturGi-Residential from Agriculture, Town of St. Joseph Resolution regarding St. Croix County Participation in the Immediate Income Withholding Program Resolution Opposing Removal of Two 1-94 Off -Ramps in the City of Hudson. PUBLIC HEARING -HUMAN SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 10:30 A.M. Human Services Study Committee Report --Jim Janke Task Force to Study Sell or Lease of County Nursing Home Recom-nendation--Paul Swenby 11:30 A.M. RC & D Award Recognition --Land Conservation Solid Waste Study Report-Supr. Stephens Report regarding Juror's meals I ON 1 010211 Q • Resolution establishing Human Services Department NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Gramn-Rudman Bill Discussion of Union Contracts & Negotiations (Closed Session per WI Stat 19.85 (1) c,e,g) to Reconvene into Open Session) 1:15 a.m. 3. Report from Joint Committees -Finance, Personnel & Public Protection regarding reconsideration of portions of Hay Study concerning elected officials. (District Attorney and Sheriff) FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS I. Resolution regarding DOT -State Trust Fund (Possible Closed Session per WI Statute 19.85 (1) e, f, g) to Reconvene into Open Session) Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage and Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment 11 (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) ecl) r K e C, Z e-, d Regular Session T u e s Ua y NIG r -c-F77f —1, 19 8 6 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Silent meditation by Gl I present. Pledge of A I I eg i once to the American Flog by oil present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 30 present, I absent. Consideration of the minutes of the January Regular Session. I'vio t ion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. O'Conne I I to approve the minutes. Corrections noted GS follows: regarding Solid Waste Disposal Con-mittee Report, to add introduction of L. Sol unl by "Supr. Best," rather than Chairman Anderson; regarding correspondence, to add announcement of death of "Wendel I Stoll I berg, forilier County Clerk Verna Stoll I berg's husband;" regarding Concealed Weapon Ordinance, to add "Supr. Evjen questioned the need for intent of this ordinance, and indicated that it is vague and encompasses the f reedorn of c i t izens to carry on with their lives as they are now doing. She further states that the State of Wisconsin has laws in place which covers crimes con-nlitted with u weapon. Also stated that under this ordinance many things may be defined as a weapon, which one can be charged under, without ever con-mitting a crinie.11 During the session, Supr. Stephens noted, regarding the solid waste report, that "the con-rilittee decided to go with a private vendor;" regarding the matter of personne I in the Sher if f 's Department, to add "Labor Consultant Koop indicated that Patrolman David Niederer was laid off appropriately by classification. lvliot ion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to place Patrolman David Niederer back in t1he former capac i t y i n the Sher i f f I s Dept. irri-ned i a t e I y. Discussion. Nio t i on by ' Supr. Tim-nerillon, 2nd by Supr. Wi I I ink to postpone former motion, and to near recormiendation from the Public Protection, Finance and Personnel Corrilli t tees. Discussion. Roll Call vote® 21 yes, 5 no. Mot i on carried to postpone or iginal rnotion. Supr. Stephens a so noted that the printing of the official proceedings, did not include the Roll Call vote as printed in the official paper. County Clerk to work with General Services on this matter. i'viot ion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to place on the agenda under Old and Unfinished Business, Reconsideration of Concealed vVeapon Ordinance. District Attorney indicated that the two-hour notification to the reed io, is designated for iterns of an "emergency" nature on y. Ntot ion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. George to withdraw rnot ion and place on the April 15 Board Agenda, for reconsideration. Motion car r i ed. Mot ion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Tim-nerman to adopt the agenda CIS presented. Motion curried. Chairman Anderson announced that notice of the session has been pubi islled in the media of the County GS prescribed by state statutes. Chairman welcorned all guests and representatives of the press. T h e Clerk read Rules #20 and it21, regarding addressing the Board. The date of the next Regular Session scheduled for April 15. Out-of-state travel requests addressed. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Du I I to approve the travel of Zoning Adrninistrutor Barber to Ohio on May 15 for a Region V Civi I Defense Conference, at a cost of $250. Discussion. Motion carried. Proc lai­n(-�i ions for "Older Worker Week" and "National Congregate and Meals on Wheel s Week" read by the County Clerk. Niot ion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve. i'vtotion carried. Supr. Wi I I ink presented those awards received from the Resource Conservation and Deve loprnent Counci I , to St. Croix County. Three of file five awards granted were given to St. Croix County, nurne I y: i. Land Conservation Dept. received an outstanding deportment award 2. Special Award to County Conservationist Charles Christiansen 3. Certificate of Recognition to Agriculture and Extension Agent Gerald Breti. Supr. Swenby noted that Haro I d Shay of New Richmond passed away on March 8. He was fornier I y a mernber of the 51 Board and served in other ways in the corn -nun i ty. County Board to direct letter of sympathy to t he f umi I y. Appointments to the Library Board placed on the floor for discussion. Coati ttee Chairman Evien recon-uvended Janet Burke f ronri rural New Richmond, and Sue Zwuld from Woodvi I le. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sweitzer to approve the appointment of Janet Burke and Sue ZWGld to the Library Board. Motion carried. iviat ter of Sol id Waste Negotiating Team presented. Supr. Stephens indicated that the Sol id VVGSte Disposal Cortmittee met and estabi ished the team with approval by the District Attorney. The legal firm approved is O'Nei I I, Burke, and O'Nei I I Ltd., St. Paul, ivlinnesota. The remainder of the teGI-11 consists of: Assistant Planner Anderson, Assistant District Attorney Timmerman, Finance Director Stee I , and Springsted Consultants. The team will bring back a report to the Board in iViay. Three sites are being considered for the landfill. OLD & U1\FINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING, HuiTi_an 7ervicesad y 'Lon-mittee Re c orrme n d a t i o n Ordinance recorylending Denial for Rezonen-ient of Land to Agricultural - Residential from Agricultural, petition of Don and Jul is Bourneester, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to recoa-mend denial of rezonernent , Town of St. Joseph. Discussion. Chairman George indicated that there was a split vote in the corn-nittee on ti­iis 22 acres which is zoned strictly agriculture; petitioner wishes to bu i I d home and bu i I d dog kenne I s on acreage. No objection to request by the Town Board. Petitioner BOU'neester addressed the Board, with Iris plans for the I and; questioned the alleged jeopardy to the current status of the land, as it is in farmland preservation. Resource Agent Janke pointed out that the state can re -certify land. Speaking in opposition was Bill Weppner, , who also represented others present. He indicated the land and home owners adjacent to the land under discussion, would oppose re -zoning prh-iwriiy due to the proposed use as a clog kennel. He stated that this would be compromising the value of the property that they have invested in. A second concern was the affect this would have on farmland preservation. Both parties attended the Zoning Hearing on February 7. i'vIotion by Supr. Stephens for this property use to be addressed properly by the Board of Adjustments. No second to the motion. Discussion. Supr. Tirrn­iermun questioned the permitted and non -permitted uses of the I and for farmland preservation. Supr. R. Peterson introduced Ross Pierson, former member of the State Board of Farmland Preservation. Pierson indicated that at this time, there has not been any re -certified acreage in farmland preservation; furthermore the Land Conservation Board has not set standards at this time for property size fl­i -at wo, u I d possibly be re -certified. Applicant Bou-neester indicated to Supr. Stephens that he would bui I a house on the land, if the dog kennel use was not (approved. Supr. Dorsey strongly opposed the re- zoning of the land, indicating that it is not necessary to use 22 acres of land to build a home. Supr. Brown, Chairman of St. Joseph Town indicated that there was no opposition in the Township for this re- zonement . Roll Call vote called by Chairman Anderson on the proposed Ordinance recorrmend i ng Denial for Rezonement of Land to Agricultural -Residential from Agricultural: 15 yes, 15 no. IAo action, due to a tie vote. Motion by Stephens, 2nd by Speer to refer matter buck to Comprehensive Zoning, Parks & Planning Committee. Motion carried. FIRM Chuirrnan Anderson read into the record the following hearing notice, as published in county newspapers: The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a proposal to create a Human Services Department f o r S t . Croix County pursuant to t h e 9 provisions of Section 46.23(5)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Designated in the County Board Room, Courthouse this date at 10:30 axn. Resource Agent pesen t ed the Human Services Study Com-ni t t ee Report, pointing out that the option to create a Human Services Board is in accordance wi th Wl Statute 46.23(5)(c). The commi t tee has met regularly since November 15, 1986, and also rnet with various counties to hear their input. He noted the advantages of transferring to a Human Service Agency: I. snore efficiently administered organization than presently exists 2. reduce dupl icGt ion of services and overlapping of services 3. more flexible use of staff and their available time 4. central intake of all referrals 5. more f lexibi I ity with funds al locat ions 6. single system of both fiscal and client reporting. Disadvantages noted: I. possibly no cost savings 2. no staff reduction nor loss of compensation is possible as a result the combining of agencies 3. decreGted staff morale possible at the onset Of G combined agency with new job expections 4. improvements may not be readily recognizable by the general public. He pointed out that in general the con-mittee supported the combination of Social Services and Unified Services, but that the disadvantages outweigilted the advantages of including Council on Aging, Public Health Nursing, Veterans Services, and Child Support. Janke indicated the recon-mendution at this tirne is for General Services to forrnal ize the feasibility study and to make presentation of orgnizational chart, to be sent to the Department of Health and Social Services for approval. Chairman asked that the proposed resolution be read into the record, fol lowed by a request for pub is conirrients. No con-ments were received, in favor or against. Comments were asked from the floor. Supr. R. Peterson con-niended Resource Agent Janke for his assistance with the study. He indicated that he supported the inclusion of Public Health Nursing in the proposed n-ierger. Supr. Stephens also supported this addition. Request by Supr. Wi I I ink if additional depGr tale n t s could be brought in at Q later time. Chairman of the Flea ithCorl-Wriittee O'Connell did not support the inclusion of PHNiwith a Human Services Board, pointing out that allocation of funds could result in less emphasis on public health. PHIA is helpful with keeping residents out of the nursing homes through the COP Proyrarn, and does very wel I in i is current capacity. Health Center Administrator asked for clarification of the Heo i th Center programs to be included in the proposed merger. Chairman Anderson pointed out that included would be al I activities under the jurisdiction of the Unified Board. Supr. S. Peterson supported beginning with G Huinan Services structure in six months. Pot ion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Brown to amend the proposed resolution to include Public Health Nursing Agency. Motion withdrawn, until later in the session, when resolution is acted upon. Supr. S. Peterson asked that consideration be given to placing the Farm Corrmittee under a separate committee, and riot part of the Human Services Department. Chain-lian Anderson closed the Pub ic Hearing at 11:30 am. Task Force to Study Sale or Lease of the Nursing Horne: Com-nittee ChairmanSwenby 7—eport—ed'Ith—at the committee was organized in December. He indicated that the county nursing home employees are we I paid, and that they do an exceptional job. He fel t that amount to run the home can be reduced, and that the nursing home has petitioned for $56,000. One consideration is to in-ipievnent a wage 'Freeze of both supervisors and emloyees for a two-year period, which would result in G cost savings of $80,000. The committee has received many letters of support for keeping the home. Conclusions by the committee to recommend continued operation of the nursing home for at least the next two years. Chairman of Concerned Citizens for Lower Taxes, Don Bruns Was introduced by Chairman Anderson, with an intent to discuss this issue. He indicated that the study simply explored the lease or sale of the home. He asked if it included the high costs for I iabi I ity insurances. He recorrynends to stop operating the nursing home at a I oss. He introduced John Torgerson, Eau Claire County Finance Chairman, who referred to the situation with their nursing home. After study to look at alternatives for their home, the county decided to se I I to a I oca I non-profit agency of hea I th care providers. However, plans changed F after the staff, inanagerrient included, agreed to take a wage and fringe benefit freeze at 5% in hours and wages, over the next three years. 1',.e s pon s e to cony -rents f r om the Board members. Applause to Torgerson for the information shared. John Schmn-ner, , resident of the City of Hudson addressed the Board, regarding the Nursing Horne issue. He felt that the financial information that was presented was not detailed enough. He advised the Bo ard not to vote today, unti I further information is avui lable for them to consider. Applause by members. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried. SESSION RECONVENED, OLD BUSINESS (Ordinances & Resolutions) JNOi BUSII�ESS Chairman Anderson called the ineeting to order following lunch recess. Roll Call vote: 29 present, 2 absent. Chairman Anderson reported that former Board Chairman E.P. Rock is currently confined to the Hudson Hospital, and that he wi I I be moving to Sun Prairie Nursing Horne. ,Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to vnove into closed session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) c,e,g, to discuss union contracts and labor negotiations. Roll Cut I vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Motion Carried. No action. J"Viotion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to move out of closed session. Motion carried. ORD I NANCE # 14 0 (8 6): recorrimend i ng Approval for Rezonement of Land to Agriculture-Residen-tial from Agriculture. Pertains to petition of R. Beer, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Best to approve. Discussion. ivlotion carried. Resolution regarding St. Croix County Participation as a Pilot in the Irni-iediate I ncome 'VVi t hho I d i rig Program, placed on the floor f o r discussion. Motion by Supr. Spa I d i rig, 2nd by Supr. Speer to consider proposed resolution at the April Session. IMotion carried. RESOLUTION #2(86): opposing Removal of Two 1-94 Off-Rarrips in the City of Hudson. Motion by Supr. Bui ley, 2nd by Supr. DrGXler to adopt. Discussion. Supr. Bailey presented information about the removal of two off -rumps along 1-94. She introduced Don Gilbert, President of the Hudson Chamber of Comme r c e . He indicated that this would cause congestion on Coulee Road and Hwy 35. Letters presented by Supr. Bu i I ey from Hudson City Mayor Hal len and Chamber of Con-merce Director Wendy Bruck regarding this mutter. Motion curried. Matter of Nursing Horne Study placed again on the floor. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Nelson for the Nursing Horne to be continued for a period not to exceed three years, if the bargaining committee receives concessions frorn the Nursing Horne stuf f. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Brown to postpone this motion for consideration in 30 days. ivlotion carried. Chairman Anderson indicated that the task force is to remain in place, and is to determine whether to seek potential buyers. Juror's Miecil Is Report: Supr. S. Peterson placed matter on the floor for aiscussion. He reported that $10,000was taken front the Clerk of Court budget for fiscal year 1986, originally marked for juror's meals. i'Viotion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Stephens to approve the payment of juror's meals, if within budget constraints. Discussion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #3(86): creating Hun -ion Services Board. Motion by Supr. Stephens ',2n_cT­5­y_5_upr. Tin-rnern)Grl to adopt. tMotion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Brown to arnend rriotion to include Public Health Nursing Service. Discussion. Supr. Hop fel t that urriple opportunity was not given to PFIN for their input, regarding the proposed inclusion with the Human Services Board. Supr. Spalding opposed to PHN being u part of the merger. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to postpone the amendment for 30 days. Roll Call vote on the postponement: 8 yes, 20 no. Motion defeated. Further discussion. Supr. Wi I I ink questioned the fact that Pubi ic I Health I'llursing was not original ly included in the resolution. Supr. Jensch affirmed the fact the proposed resolution includes only two departments, namely Social Services and Unified Services. Regarding amendment, motion curried. Original motion to approve resolution, as amended, carried. Chairrnan Anderson called for a break. Meeting reconvened and report by Finance Director on the Grai-rm-Rudman Hollings Bill. He indicated that most cuts will be in the Social Service and hUrnGn service areas. The Child Support Program wi I I lose $4- 5, 000 this fiscal year, and 4 1/ 2% cuts in corrunun i ty aids. Other services may also be affected. Supr. George expressed an interest in inviting Congressman Gunderson to speak at the May Board meeting, regarding the I os s of Federal Revenue Sharing to the county and municipalities. Motion by Supr. George, 2nd by Supr. Du I I to request Congressman Gunderson and the State representatives and Senator, speak during the May Session, regarding revenue cuts. Motion carried. Report from Joint Committees of Finance, Personnel and Public Protection. Supr. Stephens indicated that the matter of consideration to reinstate the positions of patrolman and jailer in the Sheriff's Department was referred frorn the January Session. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to reinstate the positions of patroli-tion and jailer in the Sheriff's budget, without transfer from the General Fund, to be effective April 1, 1986. Discussion. N'bt ion carried. Report also regarding the reconsideration of portions of the Hay Wage Study concerning elected officials. Personnel Committee Chairman Gurske indicated that all the elected officials were included in the study, as were other non -represented employees. Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. Speer to recommend that the Sher iff and District Attorney positions both be included under the Hay Wage Study, effective 1-1-86. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to amend the motion to increase the per diem of Board Supervisors to $100 per day. Chairman Anderson ruled that the amendment is out of order. Notion to amend withdrawn. Supr. Stephens stated that lie does not feel that elected officials should be included in the wage study. Personnel Director Kathan reported that the position of the Sheriff and District Attorney were below the mid -point, and the other four positions were above the mid Dint. If passed, the Sheriff would receive an annual increase ofT22, and the District Attorney would receive an annual increase of $959. Supr. Evjen suggested that the Finance Committee set the salaries before the papers are filed for the elected positions. She opposed changing the salaries in raid -term. Roll Call vote: 14 yes, 14 no. Motion defeated. Appreciation was extended by Supervisors George, Stephens, Heebink and Plourde to the other members, for working together over the post several years. Each expressed their concerns for the County Board, and will miss the relationships they have developed with the menib e r s it i p . Applause. Vice -Chairman Me i nke introduced VVi I I is HGrvieux, who addressed the Board regarding the legiGiGtion about drinking laws. First Reading Resolutions, recormiending Passage of Assembly Eli 1 1 835 by October 1, 1986, F_Feu—Tby the County Clerk. Chairman referred to General Services Committee. First Reading regarding Trust Fund for Purchasing and Maintaining Transportation Equipment, referred to members for reading. Matter of highway foci I ity in the Vi I IGge of Star Prairie brought up for discussion by Supr. Stephens. He indicated that the Vi I IGge President Utguard had contacted Supervisors Nelson, Giese and, himself regarding the possible sale of the highway shop area to the vi I lage of Star Prai r ie. Motion by Supr. Stephens that before the Highway Corrrnittee decides to sell or dispose of the highway shop facility in Star Prairie, that a public hearing be conducted in the village for all interested citizens' input. Discussion. Highway Committee Chairman Me i nke i nd i sated that a mot i on at tit i s t it -tie i s i nappropr i cite s i nce h i s corrmittee has taken no action regarding this matter. Farmland Preservation Application: Supr. VVillink referred to 61 correspondence from the state Farmland Preservation Program, asking that the County Board grant approval on the change in agreement of Steven J. Derrick. Motion by Supr. V`4i I I ink, 2nd by Supr. Nel son to approve the request of Steven J. Derrick, New Richmond to change the term of his Farmland Preservation agreement f rorn 25 years to 10 years. Nwo t ion ca r r i ed. County Clerk read correspondence f rorn Chrrn. Berg, Land Conservation Board, commending the county and the Town of Erin Prairie for certifying the Town of Erin Prairie as part of the St. Croix County Exclusive Agricultural Zoning Ordinance. Com-ii i t t e e reports requested by the Chairman. General Services Com-ni t tee Choi rMGn Speer reported and made the f o I I owing mot ions relating -to the proceedings and Board Rules and Regulations. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Sweriby that the publication of the County Board and Coni-nitee minutes be preceded by the statement: "unofficial unt i I approved by the County Board of Corn-nittee." Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Condon referring to Ru I e 4, Section A-2, page 2, Mules and Regul at ions, that this section "attendance for both the morning and afternoon sessions shall constitute G full day per d i em" to "attendance of an entire County Board Session or in excess of 4 hours, steal I constitute a full day's per diern.11 Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Brown referring to Rule 4, Section C, Other Traveling Expenses, page 3, that meal expenses rernGin the same as per published, and not follow the state guidelines; effective this date, March 11, 1986. Motion carried. Report froniRegional Planning Representative Bailey. She indicated that the com-nission is considering a flat fee structure from counties for basic services provided. Council on Aging Chairman Evjen advised the nienibers that the Council on Aging Program has moved into the Library Building, and is sharing space. Supr. Du I I indicated I not on Apr i 1 7 the DHIA i s ho I d i rig a banques t at the Coachman i n Ba I dwi n to recognize dairy producers. The Drax I er farm wi I I receive special recognition. App I ause f rom t lie menibers . Regard i ng h i ghway concerns, Supr. Draxler asked that the n-tembers consider the User Fee information given to them by Highway Com-ni ss ioner O'Keefe. Per DieniReport: County board of Supervisors, total urnount paid in - $4,7TT73-01--(—expenses incurred by January 31); total amount paid- $5,038.1�0 (expenses incurred by February 28); (refers to al I 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 Committee, total amount paid-$1559.37 (clairns received for expenses incurred by January 31); and unified Board, total amount paid-$634.60 (claims received for expenses incurred by January 31); total amount paid-$500.70 (Claims received for expenses incurred by February 28. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Heebink to approve expenses as submitted. Motion carried. Correspondence: Clerk read into the record to include thank you from card from the farnily of Virgil Becker, thank you card from the family of Wendell Stohlberg, and thank you card from the family of Ed Nygaard. 1,4otion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr.l-'�. Peterson to adjourn.. Mot ion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Res pec,,f`f u I I y bi ri i t fied, �i I I Ann r k e,/ -f. Croix County Clerk A