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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-10-1986ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 10, 1986 7:00 P.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Father Beauchamp, St. Paul Episcopal 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 ANIADUNCEMENTS: Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: August 12, 1986 Requests for Out -of -State Travel APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) Courthouse Union Contract Ratification, Personnel Committee 7:15 Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land from Agriculture to Commercial, Town of Somerset 3 Ordinance recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land from Agriculture to Agriculture -Residential, Town of Pleasant Valley ,4/ Ordinance recormiending Approval for Rezonement of Land from Agriculture to Residential, Town of Somerset Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land from Corrmercial to Industrial, Town of Hammond Discussion of mileage reimbursement--Supr. O'Brien 'I. Solid Waste Disposal Study Report 8. Transfer of funds for Solid Waste Study & Advertising /Long Range Planning & Jail Study Report �f// West Central Regional Planning Annual Report -Jerry Chasteen, Director 8:00 p.m. Human Services Board organizational makeup and plan 9:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING -SOIL & WATER PR=ERVA PROGRAM 8 : 3 6—F.—M . NEW BUSINESS CONSERVATION STANDARDS, FARMLAND 'l. Employee Incentive Program, Don Nygaard 7:30 P.M. Inter -County Meeting Report 3Z'"Highway Committee Report -Summer Conference ational Counties Steering Committee Nominations Request for special informational meeting for Board members, June 26 Motion to extend Jurisdictional Classification Study, Supr. Draxler FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution regarding Consolidated Aids for Human Services 2. Resolution regarding Designation of the Lead Agency for the Cormmuniiy Integration Program II for St. Croix County 3. Resolution concerning Reducing Programs resulting from Reduction in State and Federal Aids to Minimize Local Tax Increases Con-mittee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage and Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) ST . CRO I X (BOUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session Tuesday, June 10, 1986 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation given by Father Beauchamp, St. Pau I.Episcopal Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 26 present, 5 absent (excused). Consideration of the minutes of the previous session. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to approve. Clerk noted two amendments to include, omitting "tremendous" in comment about the cost for the chief negotiators for solid waste; and, to add "A public hearing, per state requirements will be conducted at the June Session," regarding farmland preservation. Motion carried to approve the minutes, as corrected. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Spalding to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that the notice of the session has been published in the media of the county as prescribed by state statute. Chairman welcomed al I guests and members of the press. County Clerk Berke read Rules #20 and 22, regarding addressing the Board. The date of the next Regular Session is scheduled for August 12 at 9:00 a.m. Requests for out-of-state travel by Chairman. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to authorize travel to the National Association of Agents, July 27-31 to Colorado Springs, for Ag and Extension Agent G. Bret I ; employee to pay $400, county to pay $200 for the cost. Motion carried. Announcement by Supr. Dorsey that a slide presentation will be shown prior to the public hearing on Soil and Water Conservation Standards, Farmland Preservation Program. Open House, celebrating the golden anniversary of the Public Health Service, to be held on June 12 in Hammond. Recognition by Chairman Anderson that Supr. Dull, recently hospitalized for knee surgery, is recuperating at home. Supr. Nelson invited all members to the Health Center for an in- service on July 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in New Richmond. He a I so extended an invitation to the twilight meeting of the Holstein Association at the County Farm on July 15 at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Anderson submitted the following names for the con-mi t tee to study site selection of the facility planning: Supr. Evjen, Supr. Swenby, Supr. Grant, representing Village of HanTnond, Baldwin Village President Rolland Rieke, and Glenwood City Mayor Clarence Leupke. Motion by Supr. Jensch, 2nd by Supr. Garske to approve appointments as listed, to study the site selection. Motion carried. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS Courthouse Union Contract: Personnel Corrittee Chairman Draxler reported that the courthouse union settled with the county, to be effective January I, 1986. A summary of the provisions were presented: the county wi I l pay the employee portion of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund at a rate up to six percent for regular employees ($4,800); the county will increase the base wages of the bargaining unit employees by three percent across-the-board ($22,862, additional cost of FICA is $1,535); the position of Secretary in the Planning office will be reclassified to Administrative Secretary ($372); incumbent in the Tax Lister position is "grandfathered" in at current rate of pay range 4, and any new hire would be pay range 3 (cost sav i ngs of $624, based on 1986 rates); tirne worked between seven and eight hours per day and thirty-five and forty hours per week will be compensated straight time, and work in excess of eight hours per day or forty hours per week will receive time and one-half; county pays 88% of any insurance premium increase for 1986 ($5,116). Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Garske to approve the Courthouse Union Contract. Roll Call vote: 26 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Employee Incentive Program: County Planner Thompson gave an introeuction to the members regarding the rationale for an incentive program, which would reward employees for money saving ideas. This concept was discussed previously with Finance, Personnel, and Public Protection Committees. Don Nygaard, Cost Reduction Programs Ltd., was introduced, who cited examples of successful programs currently in place. Thompson asked the Board to consider the value of this type programming for employees. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by O'Connell to proceed with developing a plan, and dollar amount for implementing plan; refer to the Personnel Committee, and come back to the Board. Discussion. Motion carried. West Central Regional Planning: Jerry Chasteen, Agency Director, made reference to to services received in St. Croix County in 1985. The county spent $17,000 for regional planning services, and received $26,000 in services in 1985. Some of the services included: study of alternative traffic routes for the Stillwater Bridge crossing; Village of Deer Park received assistance with award for housing improvement and fire hall construction; Capitol Improvements Program for Glenwood City; a lot line base map for North Hudson; and the annual County Profile. Chasteen indicated that the Regional Planning Commission is considering, developing a standard set of services for the counties, and to provide one major project for the county. The commission also intends to promote recycling efforts and waste reduction in the area of solid waste. Discussion and focus of service discussed. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Best to remain in regional planning for 1987 per the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee. Woodville citizen Cy Solum questioned the effectiveness of regional planning. Motion carried. .�'UBLIC HEARING -SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION STANDARDS FWNFUM —PRE75-C-R-WAT •-W. Slides were shown by SCS District Conservationist Wes Sander, and County Conservationist Chuck Christenson. The slide series focused on soil composition, erosion and resource management systems. Sander discussed the matter of soil loss on farms, and introduced Rusk Co. District Conservationist Don Siler. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing, and asked for public views in favor and against the program. Questions were addressed. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Kinney to adopt the Farmland Preservation Conservation Standards. Motion carried. Congratulations extended to District Conservationist Sander for retirement after 17 years service. Applause. Long Range Planning & Jail Study Report: Committee Chairman S. Peterson referred- to an outline of the questions to consider in planning for the new jail and courthouse. Emphasis was placed on the question of "In what manner does the county want to be in the jail business?" Sheriff Burke addressed the matter of jail inspections by the state since 1962. In reports dated 1982, 1984, 1985 and 1986 the state noted overcrowded conditions, as well as other violations. Alternatives were discussed with regard to remaining in the jail business or transporting prisoners to other sites. Burke gave cost information for transporting prisoners, in addition to maintaining the current facility. Questions regarding present condition, liability, sentencing practices, etc. On behalf of the committee, Supr. Peterson asked the Board's reaction to transport or build a new jail. Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd by Supr. Jensch for the committee to continue the jail study, looking at alternatives to the jail, until feasibility study is completed with regard to needs, size, location, etc.; to continue present manner of jailing at this time. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 26 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Supr. Peterson requested consideration for a special informational meeting to address the additional questions in the Courthouse and Jail Study. Motion by Supr. Jensch, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to approve special informational meeting of the County Board, to be held on June 26 at 7:00 p.m., the place to be determined at a later time. Motion carried. Municipal Chairs also to be invited to special meeting. Supr. Peterson referred to the hand-out from Construction, Analysis and Management, Inc., which described various cost models for potentials of expansion of the Courthouse and Jail. The study was completed in 1983, and therefore figures should be increased by 20%. He also noted that he would like to use some of the $25,000 placed in facility planning, for additional architectural testing of the East Courthouse and Jail Building. This material will be presented to the members for consideration before the special meeting. Chairman Anderson called a ten-minute recess. Meeting called to order. Human Services Board Report: report consisted of organization make-up an3plan. Committee C a rman Anderson introduced Resource Agent Janke who addressed the Board, referring to the Resolution to form a Human Services Board, passed at the last Session. On May 22, the Human Services Study Committee met and recommended that a letter be drafted to Secretary Reivitz, Dept. of Health & Social Services, requesting her approval to create a County Human Services Department. The letter was mailed on May 23, and to date there has been no formal approval, although verbal approval was granted. The committee recomnended the committee structure to include six County Board members, representing the Departments of Social Services, Unified Services and Public Health; and three citizen members, showing a demonstrated interested in human services. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Grant to implement the plan and formalize the Human Services Board with six County Board members (2 representing Social Services; 2 representing Unified Services; 2 representing Public Health), and three citizen members; action to be contingent upon written approval by Secretary Reivitz, DHSS. Discussion regarding department make-up and the placement of the county farm. Roll Call vote: 26 yes 0 no. Supr. S. Peterson abstained originally, indicating strongly that it is inappropriate to include the farm with human services. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson named the members to the Board, per the study con-mittee recommendation. Also noted his jurisdiction to appoint the members. Letter read by County Clerk from Baldwin resident Duane Herald, stating his interest in serving on a Task Force regarding Human Services. Letter placed on file. Motion by Supr. Kinney, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to approve the appointments to the Hut -nun Services Board as follows: Supr. R. Peterson, Supr. Caflisch (Social Services); Supr. Nelson, Supr. Swenby (Unified Services); Supr. O'Conne I I , Supr. Jensch (Public Health); John Ross, Tom Higgins and Ruth Kalms (citizen members). Motion carried. Resource Agent Janke introduced limited term employee Kate Erion, who will be working in the capacity of Public Information Reporter for the County Board. She will be supervised by Resource Agent Janke. Erion is currently a student at UWRF in journalism. ORDINANCE ##144(86): recommending Approva I for Rezonement of Land to Commerc i n i from Agriculture. Pertains to the petition of L. Rivard, Town of Somerset, and to be used for a bus garage. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Best to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE ##145(86): recommending Denial for Rezonement of Land to Agricu It re Residential from Agriculture. Pertains to the petion of The Federal Land Bank, Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Kinney to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE ##146(86): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Res�ntTal fromAgriculture. Pertains to the petition of R. Koester, Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Best to approve. Discussion. Supr. Dorsey indicated that the intended use of the land is for a home, and that the Town favors the rezoning. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #147(86): recommend i ng Approval for Rezonement of Land to Industrial from Commercial. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve. Pertains to the petition of The First National Bank of Baldwin, Town of Hammond, and has intended use for expansion of Ideal Door Company. Discussion. Supr. Dorsey indicated that the Town approved the rezoning. Motion carried, with Supr. Hicok abstaining, due to conflict of interest. Matter of mileage reimbursement placed on the floor for discussion. Supr. O'Brien referenced counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota, which are compensating employees for less than 20 1/2 cents per mile. A comparison study completed by the Finance Director of surrounding Wisconsin counties, indicated that St. Croix County is compensating at a fair rate. Supr. O'Brien asked that this be a discussion item only at this time. Solid Waste Disposal Committee Report: Committee Chairman R. Peterson presented an overview ot the current progress with regard to the negotiating team, landfill, and flow control. Negotiating team members addressed the members. Assistant Planner Anderson stated that within two weeks executed contracts will be received from the three vendors being considered. Vendors being considered are NSP, Minnesota, American Resource Recovery, and Resource Conversion Company. The contracts will be reviewed by the committee in July, and finally by the County Board in small groups. Decision regarding the vendors will be Placed on the Board agenda in August. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to formerly postpone the proposed flow control ordinance for action in August. Motion carried. Finance Director Steel commented on fee collection, noting that not all households are using the haulers. Consideration given to the county establishing a tipping fee based on volume, administrative costs, etc., with apportionment to the taxing districts; the municipalities to col I ect from the households. Method to col l ect not def i n i to at this time. Questions addressed. County Planner Thompson emphasized the role of each Board member to approach their respective municipalities with a staff member to present the progress being made, and in turn get their feedback. Matter of landfill site presented by County Planner Thompson. He indicated that the most satisfactory site at this time is the Hea I th Center property. He asked that the Board grant proper authorization for him to contact the Town of Star Prairie to begin process of negotiation. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to authorize the County Planner to contact the Town Board of Star Prairie to negotiate for a landfill site. Motion carried. Alternatives for resource recovery and transfer station site discussed. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to authorize the County Planner to submit the initial landfill site report to the Department of Natural Resources. Motion carried. Planner stated that the initial budget of $100,000 in solid waste, needs to be supplemented to complete the negotiation process and other work. Supr. Caflish asked what percentage includes the negotiations. Thompson stated that most of the additional monies would be used for the negotiation. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to transfer $25,000 from the General Fund to So I i d Waste Study budget. Di scuss i on. Ro I I Ca I I vote: 23 yes, 3 no. Motion carried. Matter of transfer to the advertising budget discussed. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to transfer $720 to the advertising budget for restoration of the county sign, entering St. Croix County from the Stillwater Bridge. Report by Supr. Luckey regarding the Inter -County Meeting held in Chippewa County on May 23. The meeting included the sale of the Chippewa Nursing Home, fraud investigation, Community Support Program, and county reports. St. Croix County will host the August Inter -County Meeting, as coordinated by Supervisors O'Connell, Luckey and Caflisch. Summer Highway Conference report presented by Highway Committee Supervisors Draxler and Hop. They stated that according to Transportion Secretary Jackson, the state will be implementing a wheel or registration tax to be collected in 1988. The state is developing a 25-year budget program for road surveying. Highway Commissioner O'Keefe was appointed to the Gas Tax Aids Committee. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Hop to extend the Jurisdictional Road Classification Study one year. Discussion. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that the National Counties Steering Committee is seeking nominations for officers. Request made to the members for any interest. Matter of employee, hired by the County Board to do public information reporting discussed. Supr. Boche questioned the procedure for hiring. Chairman Anderson stated that the funds are available in the extra help line -item of the Board budget, and that he is properly authorized to hire a limited -term employee. In addition, the Finance Committee approved this position. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to waive the first readings of resolutions. Motion carried. Chairman referred resolutions regarding Consolidated Aids for Human Services, and the Community Integration Program to the Human Services Board. Resolution regarding Reducing Programs to minimize Local Tax Increases, referred to the Finance Committee. Farmland Preservation Applications: referred to committee-L. Krear, Town of Ki nn i ck i nn i c; K & C Gre i ber, Town of Cady; and N & M Hoffman, Town of Cady. Mot ion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, Total Amount Paid- 6171.32 expenses incurred by May 31, and refers 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); Highway Committee, total amount paid-$650.07 (claims incurred for expenses received by May 31); Unified Board, total amount paid-$475.28 (claims incurred for expenses by May 31). Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: Supr. Giese reported that the correspondence opposing the changes proposed by the government in the meat and poultry inspection programs, received favorable response from legislators. Resignation letter received from Dr. C.A. Olson from the St. Croix County Health Committee, effective July 1, 1986. He extended his appreciation to the Board for the opportunity to serve. Correspondence also from Senator Harsdorf regarding the legal drinking age. Letters placed on file in the Clerk's office. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Boche to adjourn. Motion carried. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors RespeatfuIIyr`submitted, 1 r yam, J i l l Ann` Ber ke it. Croix County Clerk