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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 07-18-1989AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 18, 1989 7:00 P.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Milton E. Meinke CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Silent Meditation PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Introduction of Administrative Coordinator and Chief Accountant/Auditor Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: August 8, 1989 APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Or inances) Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Residential from Ag-Residential, Town of Baldwin Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Industrial from Ag-Residential, Town of Star Prairie 3, Resolution to Support Wisconsin Counties Public Health Affiliate's Proposed Revision to HSS-133 of the State Statutes 4." Resolution Supporting Legislation to Provide Community Aids Increases at 7% over Prior Years Legislative Report - Senator Shoemaker, loth District 7:15 P.M. Government Ctr/Jail Study Presentation -Venture Architects 7:30 p.m. 7- Discussion of New Committee for Government Center/Jail Facility-Supr. Jensch Recommendation from Personnel Committee - Re: 1989-90 Law Enforcement Contract 9.' Motion to Set Aside Findings of Farm Study Committee and Dispose of Personal Property Assets of St. Croix County Farm 10. Rules & Regulations lls Update and Discussion on Present Sale of Nursing Home NEW BUSINESS Request for Transfer of Funds into Zoning Budget for Zoning Ordinance Codification 2., Request for Out -of -State Travel FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES EMERGENCY RESOLUTION 1. Resolution Authorizing Appointment of a Local Emergency Planning Committee Qim1ttee & Board Reports Fa-r�and Preservation Applications MI-1-1--age & Per Diem Report C6r`"dspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) RE: July 18, 1989 County Board agenda Julie -- These are the items to ask for deletion from the agenda Ul (per our discussion) w �1 z 3 Resolution to Support Wisconsin Counties Public Health J Affiliate's Proposed Revision to HSS-133 Q C4\) Resolution supporting Legislation to Provide Community o Aids increases at 7% over prior years #5 Legislative Report -Senator Shoemaker 7 Discussion of new committee for Government center/jail facility -Suer. Jensch #9 Motion to set aside findings of farm study committee and dispose of personal property assets of St. Croix County Farm 00, Rules and Regulations Update and discussion on present sale of nursing home NEW BUSINESS 62 Request for out-of-stkkuxix state travel ommittee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage and Per Diem Report VCorrespondence Jill Special Session July 18, 1989 7:00 p.m. County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Milton E. Meinke. He noted that the primary reason for the special session is to address the matter of the government center/jail facility. Silent meditation by all present, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the A-nerican Flag. Roll call by County Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent (excused). ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS Chairman Meinke announced that the notice of the special session h a s been published in t h e media of the county per statutory requirements. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Grant to approve the minutes, with the addition of "con•ments also made by Richard Kruschke, New Richmond." to the county farm report. Motion Carried. Introduction of the county's Administrative Coordinator, John Krizek, who wi I I begin in this new position effective August 1. Krizek addressed the board, expressing enthusiasm to begin employ in St. Croix County. Applause by the members. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Wal lace to postpone the following items on the agenda to the August regular session: 2nd reading resolutions, legislative report, new committee for government center/jail faci I ity, county farm mutter, rules and regulations, matter of nursing home sale, travel requests, and monthly routine reports. Discussion. Supr. Speer indicated that this special session was called for the purpose of a presentation by Venture Architects with respect to the government center/jail f ac i I i ty, and that the board should give this matter primary attention. Supr. Stephens felt that the matter of the nursing home sale should be discussed, considering that the sale has been delayed. Assistant District Attorney Tin -merman indicated that the buyer has 60 days from the July 5th contract signing, before any other action can take place and therefore it would not be necessary to discuss it at this time. Roll call vote: 15 yes, 14 no. Motion carried to amend the agenda. Announcements to include request of members planning to attend the annual WCA Convention in Eau Claire in September, and the District 6 annual golf outing in Spring Valley. Members received the 1988 annual report of the Indianhead Federated Library System. Rules #20 and #22 read by the County Clerk, regarding proper manner to address the board. Chief Accountant/Auditor Richard Loney was introduced to the board and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work in this new capacity with the county. Applause by the members. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE #232(89): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Residential from—Ag-Residential; pertains to the petition of E. Zwuld, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #233(89): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Industrial from Ag-Residential; pertains to petition of St. Croix County, Town of Star Prairie. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to approve. Supr. Dorsey indicated that this rezoning would relate to recycling. Motion carried. Law Enforcement Contract: Personnel Committee Chair Draxler addressed th ard regarding ratification of the contract for 1989-90. The agreement included wage increases, health insurance concerns, protective status for jailer's retirement, investigator's clothing allowance, and an increase in sick leave. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the 1989- 90 law enforcement contract. Motion carried. Government Center/Jail Study: representative David Kahler of Venture Arch i teEtsmad_e some introductory remarks to the board about the new facility program. David Stoik referred to the program study, which was distributed to the members. This resulted from a work plan that was developed, and meetings with all department heads. A Jail Specialist from Ventures met with the Sheriff and Jai I Inspector to look closely at the county's needs with respect to the law enforcement components of the facility. Another project assigned to Ventures was the consideration for remodeling existing vacant space at the Health Center facility. Slides were presented, which concluded in a recommendation by the architect to utilize the existing space offices of income maintenance, elderly and disabled, and families and children. The anticipated cost for this remodeling would be $650,000. Reference made to the adult detention module which was reduced from 80 beds to 70, including an exercise area. At this time there is a recon-mendat i on not to bui Id a separate juveni le detention module, but provide space adjacent to the adult module. If necessary, as requirements change, this module can be added. The courthouse module would be a two-story building with public oriented service departments on the first floor. Four courtrooms and related departments would be on the second floor. The other modules include adult detention, and public safety. P) Ventures referred to a model of the topography of the property, of which slightly over 19 acres in the southeast corner is being proposed for the initial building. Stoik reviewed the estimate of probable construction costs to be $14,536,582, including human services consolidation at the Health Center in New Richmond. Other construction alternatives were also reviewed. Recess called by Chair Meinke. Following reconvening, questions were directed to the architectural specialists. Income Maintenance Supervisor Judy Boysen asked that consideration be given to retaining those public assistance programs previously mentioned, in the new government center. She pointed out that 66% of these clients are along the interstate 94 corridor, and that it would not be advantageous for clients to travel to New Richmond. Assistant Planner Ellen Denzer referred to a preliminary assessment schedule of utility extensions, with an initial estimate of $190,000. Further, she indicated that this fee can be negotiated with the City of Hudson. Supr. Bradley raised question again regarding vacant space at the health center. Human Services Administrator John Borup pointed out that it is difficult to conso l i date al l the human services programs in one location, but that the excess space needs to be given attention. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to accept the complete report as presented by Venture Architects, recommending that all modules be constructed, and the county move into the schematic design phase. Discussion. Supr. Draxler expressed concern with an inequitable tax for county citizens, and asked that Finance l ook more closely at th i s aspect. Rol I cal I vote: 8 yes, 21 no. Motion defeated. Motion by Supr. Evjen, 2nd by Supr. Speer to accept the alternative of building the adult services, courts and related services, and public safety modules; with moving recommended offices to the New Richmond site after remodeling. Discussion regarding costs of this recommendation, which would be $11,500,000. Motion withdrawn by supervisors. Supr. Speer expressed concern about the lack of support at this time, and asked what the next step should be. She addressed serious overcrowded conditions at the jail facility, and liability to the county. Supr. Swenby com ented about the delay in the nursing home sale, and that it appears that this has to be solved first. Venture architect Kohler presented summary remarks, extending their availability to assist through further phases. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the recommended 3 improvements at the health center. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to table motion until Finance meets to look at space needs. Motion carried to table. Zoning Ordinance Codification: regarding the matter of updating to county ordinances, motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to transfer $11,400 for the zoning codification update. Discussion. Assistant District Attorney Timmerman indicated that it is necessary for the county to recodify at this time. Roll call vote: 16 yes, 13 no. Motion carried. Resolution authorizing appointment of a local emergency planning committee postponed and referred by Chairman Meinke to General Services for further study. Supr. Caflisch, District #19 submitted a letter of resignation to Chairman Meinke and addressed the board with his regrets, that he is not able to continue board work with his current work schedule. He extended special appreciation to former Chairman Anderson, Supr. O'Connell and Health Center employee Chris Zajac. Applause by members. Regarding the government center project, Supr. Evjen asked that if a new committee for the project is formed it would be advantageous for them to study the ut i I i t i es more closely, and possibly reduce these anticipated costs. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Speer to adjourn. Motion carried, and meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Milton E. Meinke, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respecrtful;( subm'tted, Ji I I Ann Berle St. Croix County Clerk 4