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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-10-1989AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 10, 1989 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Milton E. Meinke CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Rev. Dan Denissen, Communion of Saints Church, River Falls 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: October 24, 1989 (Budget Hearing) APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) 1. Appointment of County Clerk to Fill Vacancy Interviews - Candidate 9:30 A.M. Marna Berends Vickie Berends Sue Nelson Julie Speer Mary Yonan 2. Citation Ordinance 3. Resolution Designating the Human Resource Network Committee Responsible for Transportation Services for Handicapped the Elderly and 4. Resolution for Creating an Ad Hoc Decennial Redistricting Committee Census 5. Resolution Authorizing County Participation Management Program in Fish Habitat 6. 1990 PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW - Finance Committee 7. New Position Requests 8. Facility Planning Report 9. Rules & Regulations NEW BUSINESS 1. Administrative Coordinator's Report - John Krizek 2. Reimbursement of Psychiatric and AODA Inpatient Review System (PAIRS) - Human Services Board 3. Report from Department of Corrections - Pete Stacy 3:30 P.M. 4. Request for Out -of -State Travel 5. Farmland Preservation Program - Special Use Application FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Amended Ordinance Concerning Interest and Penalty on 2. Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments Resolution Designating County Depository for 1989 3. Resolution Regarding Personal Property Charge Backs 4. Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes 5. Resolution Regarding Cancellation of Checks 6. 7. Resolution Resolution Regarding Adoption of 1989 St. Croix County Budget Authorizing Creation of Wildlife Damage Abatement and Wildlife Damage Claim Programs Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) e� �' cpn- Regular Session October 10, 1989 County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Meinke. Invocation by Pastor Dan Denn i sen, Comnun i on of Saints Church, River Fa I IS. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS Chairman Meinke announced that the notice of the the session has been published in the media of the county. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the minutes of the September Session. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve the agenda. Motion carried. On behalf of the Human Services Board, Chairman O'Connell presented an award to Board Chairman Meinke from Governor Thompson, commending the Extended Opportunity program of St. Croix Industries. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #22, regarding the proper manner to address the Board. Chairman announced that the next session wi I I be the budget hearing, scheduled for October 24. He a I so encouraged members to attend a Wisconsin Counties Legislative meeting to be held on November 2nd in Madison. Chairman Meinke and Vice -Chairman Peterson recommended members for the Economic Development Corrmi ttee, and Ad Hoc Law Library Committee. Motion by Supr. Wallace, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve the following members to the Economic Development Committee: Supervisors Stephens, Dull, Luckey, Bailey, and Nyland; and, to the Ad Hoc Law Library Committee: Administrative Coordinator Krizek, Judge Lundell, District Attorney Johnson, Assistant District Attorney Timmerman, and Attorney Jim Bartholomew. Motion carried. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS Citation Ordinance: Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve. Assistant District Attorney Timmerman reviewed the document and referred to various violations in the proposed ordinance. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sumner to table any action unt i I al I members receive copies of the document. Motion carried. Resolution to designate the Human Services Network Committee responsible for Transportation Services for the Elderly and Handicapped placed on the floor. Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Evjen to adopt. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Barker, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to amend to go to General Services with recommendation to authorize the Chairman to appoint two additional County Board Supervisors to the existing committee. Supr. Jensch expressed his concern that another committee would be formed, which he didn't feel was necessary. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Kinney to table, and refer back to General Services in order to receive further clarification for the Board. Motion carried. County Clerk Appointment: With respect to the resignation of County (7Fe—r-FJill Berke, effective November 1, five candidates applied for the position. Berke addressed the board and applicants, outlining the personal attributes and professional abilities suitable for the County Clerk position. She asked that the members use fairness and good judgement when selecting her replacement. Discussion regarding question of County Board Supervisor Speer voting for the County Clerk candidate, since she is also one of the candidates being considered. After consideration, Assistant District Attorney Timmerman ruled that it would be appropriate for her to vote. However, Supr. Speer abstained from voting. Personnel Director Kathan introduced the the following candidates: Marna Berends, Hudson; Vickie Berends, Hudson; Sue Nelson, Woodville; Julie Speer, River Falls, and Mary Yonan, River Falls. Each applicant addressed the board with respect to qualifications and interest in the position. Secondly, each candidate was given the opportunity to respond to prepared questions. Chairman Meinke appointed Supervisors Stephens and O'Connell to act in the capacity of elections inspectors. Assistant District Attorney Timmerman reviewed the procedure to be used in the selection process. After one ballot, the votes were as follows: Sue Nelson -IS; Julie Speer-12; Mary Yonan-1; Marna Berends-0; and, Vickie Berends-0. Nelson received the required majority vote, and was therefore appointed County Clerk to complete the unexpired term to begin November I. Chairman called a morning recess. Following the recess, Chairman reconvened the meeting. Administrative Coordinator Krizek presented legislative concerns that impact county government. He also indicated that plans are in order to move the social service offices to New Richmond, and that an office site wi I I be rented from Bethel Lutheran Church to act as a sate I I i te office for staff as needed. Per direction of the Finance Committee, he will be requesting bids for an appraisal of the west courthouse building. With respect to the county farm herd, he reported that the current medical opinion has almost ruled out lyme's disease as the health problem affecting some of the cattle. Krizek also 2 announced that Assistant District Attorney Tim-nerman has accepted the position of Corporation Counsel effective January I. Further, Tim-nerman reported that the county is in the process of settling out of court with Wisconsin Health Systems Corporation. 1990 PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW The proposed 1990 budget was reviewed with the members by Adm. Coo rd. Krizek. All revenues and expenditures were outlined in detail. In order to maintain the current 1989 levy, departments were asked to reduce budgets by about 1%. With this cooperative effort, and a plan to phase in new posit ion start dates, the mi I I rate remained constant. Supr. Draxler expressed concern that the formula for reducing each budget was not equitable, since the various budgets had varying degrees of increase from 1989. He asked that the cuts be made according to the level of each budget's original increase. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Wallace to refer budgets back for reevaluation to correct inequity in cuts, with new figures to be available for the October 24th budget hearing. Discussion. Supr. Stephens discouraged this arrangement, since the Sheriff's budget contains two contract settlements in this budget year. Motion defeated. Chairman adjourned for lunch recess. OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS Continuation of Budget Review Meeting called to order by Chairman Meinke. Roll Call by County Clerk: 28 present, 3 absent. RESOLUTION #23(89): authorizing County Participation in Fish Habitat anagement Program. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Spalding to approve. Fi sh Manager Marty Enge I , Dept. of Natural Resources, was introduced by Land Conservation Chair Willink. He explained the program and the potential benefits for the county. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Hop to amend to delete "trout stream," replacing this with "fish," and to add "protection" to habitat improvement program. Motion carried to amend. Original motion, as amended, carried. ORDINANCE #236(89): regarding Citation. Motion by Supr. Sumner, 2nndby Supr. Nyland to table to the next session. Discussion. Motion defeated. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to take off the table. Motion carried. Original motion to approve, carried. BUDGET REVIEW (continued) Administrative Coordinator Krizek continued with budget presentation. He reviewed the 1990 budget expenditures. 3 Regarding the fair budget, motion b Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to increase from $25,000 to �30,000. Discussion. Supr. Nelson indicated that the requested amount is necessary in order to continue with the 5-year plan. Motion defeated. New Position Requests: Personnel Committee Chair Draxler presented twelve positions, as approved by the governing committees and Personnel. The new and upgraded positions included: In -Home Family Therapist, Human Services Department; DD Social Worker/Case Manager, Human Services Department; DD Job Coach, Human Services Department; Court Officer, Sheriff's Department; Investigator, Sheriff's Department; Legal Secretary, District Attorney's Office; Legal Secretary, Circuit Court; Computer Programmer, Data Processing Department; User Support Specialist I1, Data Processing Department; Assistant Zoning Administrator, Zoning Department; Administrative Assistant, Administrative Coordinator's Office (to begin current year); and, Solid Waste Coordinator, Planning Department. Supr. Stephens indicated that he feels there is adequate staff in the Sheriff's Dept. to perform the tasks of the requested half- time position of Court Officer. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to remove the position of Court Officer from the position requests. Discussion. Roll ca I I vote: 19 yes, 9 no. Motion carried. Regarding other positions, motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to approve the eleven upgraded or new positions. Discussion. Roll call vote: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. The preliminary budget status, with adjustments, showed anticipated expenditures of $27,278,623; revenues of $27,278,623; and property taxes of $8,314,606. The mill rate levy would be 5.53. Chairman called for a 3:00 recess. Meeting reconvened. Matter of increase for elected officials in 1990, as recom-nended by the Finance Corrmittee, discussed. Recommendation was to increase the positions of County Clerk, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and County Treasurer by 3.25%, the cost of living adjustment given to other county employees. Debate regarding the appropriateness of an increase during the term. Supr. Peterson noted that an increase had been approved for the Sheriff and District Attorney during the term. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Driscoll to deny the increases to the elected officials. Ro I I ca I I vote: 22 yes, 6 no. Motion carried. Corrections Dept. Report: Superintendent Peter Stacy reported that t �___Fe_dera_F­government has awarded $ 1 0,000 for alcohol and drug treatment for inmates, which will purchase services from the St. Croix Health Center. Discussion. Applause of appreciation. RESOLUTION #24(89): creating an Ad Hoc Decennial Census Redistricting Committee. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. 4 Bailey to place on the floor for approval. Discussion. Motion carried. Farmland Preservation: Special use application presented by Supr. WilIiink for ArT ur and Mildred Doberstein, Town of Erin Prairie. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to approve the application for special user under farmland preservation for the Doberstein property, Town of Erin Prairie. Supr. Wil link explained that the parties wish tomine clay from the site over a 5-year period, to be used for landfill liner material. Release from farmland preservation use is necessary for this to proceed. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to waive the first reading of resolutions. Motion carried. Facility Planning Report: Chair O'Connell indicated that the commi t tee p I ans to meet with the Ci ty of Hudson th i s week to tour the county -owned Boody property. Regarding new business item, Reimbursement of Psychiatric and AODA I spat i ent Rev i ew System, mot i on by Supr. O'Conne I I , 2nd by Supr. Jensch to postpone until the October 24th Special Session. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid for September - $7, 568.02 (expenses incurred by September 30 in the Finance Dept. for audit, not to exceed payment for expenses incurred beyond 90 days, per County Board rule). Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Wallace to approve. Motion carried. Correspondence: Letters received from Director of State Courts Moran, Representative Harsdorf, Governor Thompson, Representative Stower, and State Senator Shoemaker regarding county Resolution #19, and Assembly Bill 360; letter from Governor Thompson regarding environmental impact studies for relicensing hydropower facilities; letter from Keith Lindquist of Cumberland, corrmending the Glen Hills Park facility; and, thank you cards from the families of Sherry Simpson -Nelson and Gail Dorsey, for memorial flowers. Correspondence on file in the County Clerk's office. Information distributed by the County Library regarding an event of "An Evening with Sherlock Holmes and Other Mysteries," to be held on October 12 at the county library in Hanmond. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to adjourn. Motion carried. Milton E. Meinke, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Clerk 5