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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 01-10-1989AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 10, 1989 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Reverend Merlin Bradley, First Baptist Church, Hudson 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: March 14, 1989 APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) 1. Resolution Supporting Increased Federal Highway Aids for Wisconsin 2. Nursing Home Report, Human Services Board 3. Ratification of Wage/Benefits, Personnel Committee - 10:00 A.M. 4. Government Center Report 5. County Fair Building Report, Supr. Hop and. Supr. Jacobson 6. Rules & Regulations QIA'1101*430 1. County Farm Transfer from Human Services Board to Agriculture Extension Committee - Supr. Sumner (discussion only) 2. LCC Annual Conference Report, Supr. Dorsey 3. Request for out-of-state travel FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & 1. Resolution to Lease Land for Recycling Center, Town of Star Prairie Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NDT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) Regular Session January 10, 1989 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson. Invocation by Pastor Merlin Bradley, First Baptist Church of Hudson. 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 December Session. Motion by Supr. O'Conne I 1, 2nd by Supr. Ev j en to approve the minutes with a clarification of the Amendment to the Hudson Zoning Ordinance; and, the matter of a Request for Mandatory Recycling, to insert "Motion defeated." Motion carried to approve the minutes, with corrections noted. • • 2 N a z I,..• Chairman Anderson announced that the session has been published in the media of the county, and we I comed al I guests and members of the press. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Speer to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Chairman acknowledged the City of Hudson for providing courtesy parking stickers to the County Board members on County Board days. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #21 to members and others present, regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Next regular session scheduled for March 14 at 9:00 a.m. Chairman Anderson referred to recent appointments made in consultation with Vice -Chairman Meinke for various committee positions. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Jacobson to confirm the appointments of Supr. Menter and Supr. Swenby to the Board of Adjustments; and, the appointment of Supr. O'Brien to the User Board. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #1 (89) supporting Increased Federal Highway Aids for iscons n.--7TVotion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Grant to approve. Discussion and explanation by Highway Committee Chair Meinke. Motion carried. Nursing Home Report: Human Service Board Chair O'Connell referred to the penaing sale of the nursing home, wherein he indicated that there are currently four interested buyers. Finance Director Steel indicated that there are no fees involved with the respective buyers. Chairman Anderson introduced former County Board member Bill Heiting of Hudson. Government Center Report: Finance Committee Chair S. Peterson reported -that Supr. Evjen and County Planner Thompson were successful in reducing the contractual amount with Venture Architects, with plans for the county to do part of the work. The reduction caps the limit for reimbursable expenses at approximately $7,700, for 10% of the contractual amount. Discussion. Emergency Medical Services Conmittee Chair Speer reported that the bylaws will be reviewed at the upcoming meeting. Supr. Giese praised her efforts with this extensive project. Reference again, to the Government Center/Jail Building by Supr. S. Peterson. With assistance from the County Planning Director, information was presented with regard to the juvenile detention section of the jail facility. Discussion. County Fair Building: Supervisors Hop and Jacobson jointly requeste"d c-onsideration from the county board to increase the funding level from $ 1 20, 000 to $ 1 40, 000 for the building. The request was made due to a proposed change in the bathroom facilities, as well as the electrical service. Discussion. Supr. Nelson indicated that the study that was conducted by the Fair Association, did not support changing the location of the county fair. Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to authorize to change the previously authorized spending limit from $120,000 to $140,000 for the new highway/fair building. Discussion. Finance Director Steel indicated that the funding for this building would have no direct impact on the 1989 tax levy. Roll Call vote: 27 yes, I no. Motion carried. Note of appreciation from Supervisors Hop and Jacobson for approval of additional funds for the building. Personnel Committee Report: Committee Vice -Chair CafIisch re eF e—d—to a tentative rat if i cat ion with the social services contract. Motion by Supr. CafIisch, 2nd by Supr. O'Brien to recommend on behalf of the Personnel Committee, the ratification of contract agreements for the Social Services Union, the Courthouse Union, and the Highway Union for 1989 and 1990, and to extend to the non -union, non -represented employees the wage increases of 3.25% on I/l/89 and 111190; and to extend to the non -union employees the same health insurance package as given to the other bargaining units; and, lastly to grant to county (public health) nurses the same wage rate as nursing home nurses of up to $12.00 to start, $12.60 after 6 months; with no additional increase for 1989. Discussion. Roll Call vote: 27 yes, I no. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson called for a morning recess. County Farm Report: Following the recess, Supr. Sumner requested teat cons__ eration be given to transferring the jurisdiction of the county farm from the Human Services Board to the Agriculture Extension ConTnittee. He reiterated the historical aspects of the farm, through the present. Reference made to a vote taken by area farmers in the Farm Bureau organization, showing 18 to 16 in favor of se I I i ng the county farm. Supr. Bradley noted that the recommendation from the study was that the Ag Agent would be instructed to utilize the farm more extensively, and this is one reason for justification of the committee transfer. Supr. Stephens questioned this rationale. Agriculture Extension Committee Chair Dull also questioned what would be gained by changing the committee jurisdiction, and that perhaps "mending" was in order before any change is considered. No action at this time. Land Conservation Committee Vice -Chair Dorsey reported on the Annual LCC Conference of December 7. He reported that the theme of "Expanding Environmental Horizons," was addressed. First Reading, regarding the Lease of Land for a Recycling Center, Town of Star Prairie, read by the County Clerk. Discussion regarding the input of the Human Services Board in the location of the proposed recycling center. Chairman Anderson referred the matter for negotiation between the Waste Management Committee and the Human Services Board. Waste Management Committee Chair WiIIink reported with regard to the Clean Sweep Program. Supr. Bradley again encouraged mandatory recycling per State Senator Strohl's goal for statewide recycling by 1995. Discussion. Committee Reports: Land Conservation Committee member Dull reported that four out of ten dams in the Glenwood City area must prepare emergency evacuation plans. Committee in the process of speaking with consulting firms to assist with project. 2 Public Protection Committee Chair Julie Speer noted that the committee presented to the January Finance Committee meeting, salary recommendations for the positions of District Attorney and Sheriff. She also referred to an incident that occurred during the Finance Committee meeting, and requested that a formal repr imand be made by the County Board Cha i rman to Supr. Swenby, wherein she was personally affronted by Supr. Swenby during the meeting. Chairman Anderson acknowledged the request. Report of the Emergency Government and SARA programs by Chairman Anderson. He noted that the SARA program will probably be self - supporting. There is also an evacuation plan in the planning stages for the Health Center facility. Effective 1/1/89, Ruth Nelson assumed the position of Emergency Government Director. Regarding the Council on Aging program, Supr. Sumner and Hudson resident Bill Heiting made a presentation to the Board. User Board Report made by Supr. Luckey. She reiterated her request to involve other related committees in the process to hire a radio engineering consultant to assist with the Emergency Communications Center; and encouraged their attendance at the meeting of 1/17/89. Supr. Luckey further addressed questions and recent media coverage regarding the computer program being used in the Communications Center. She indicated that the ECC Director overlooked procedure as designated by the User Board and the Computer Study Committee, when problems were encountered. Computer Advisory Committee Chair Evjen reported that the committee addressed the concerns, and that the program in the Communications Center is compatible with the courthouse system, and that a working session with those involved is planned for January 19. Supr. O'Brien accredited the Personnel Committee for their efforts with the county wage and benefit settlement package. Mot ion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Cox to di rect the Finance Committee to contact Eau Claire County with regard to the county property tax comparables. Discussion. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid for Decem er- 6,788.15 (expenses incurred by December 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. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve. Motion carried. Chairman Anderson announced that during the March Session, the newly elected legislators have been invited to address the Board. He also noted that former County Board member Ray Brown is recuperating in the hospital. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adjourn. Motion carried, and meeting to constitute a one-half day per diem. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 3