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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-14-1989AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 14, 1989 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Milton E. Meinke CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Jim Broecker, First Presbyterian 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: December 12, 1989 APPOINTMENTS: Appointments by Chairman Meinke OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) 1. Resolution Regarding Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for Listing Dogs 2. Resolution Regarding Dog Damage to Animals Paid for Period of 12/1/88 - 10/30/89 3. Resolution Designating County Depository for 1990 4. Resolution to Increase Civil Process Fees 5. Facility Planning Reports 6. Rules & Regulations NEW BUSINESS 1. Administrative Coordinator's Report a. Report of Nursing Home 2. Progress Report - Economic Development Committee 3. Legislative Report 11:00 A.M. 4. Human Services Administrator's Report - John Borup 5. Presentation by Impact 7 Requesting Grant of $5,000 to Apply for Wisconsin Development Loan 1:30 P.M. 6. Request for Out -of -State Travel FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES EMERGENCY RESOLUTION 1. Emergency Resolution Per Enhanced 911 Ordinance Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) Regular Session November 14, 1989 County Board of Supervisors cal led to order by Chairman k4einke. Invocation by Youth Pastor Jim Broeoker, First Presbyterlon Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance to the A-nerioon Flag by all present. Roll Co|| by County Clerk: 27 present, 4 absent (excused). ANNUJNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS Chairman K4einkm announced that the notice of the session has been published in the media of the county. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Sopr. Sino|amr to adopt the rninotma with the following oorrectlmn on page 5, pormgroph 2: by striking the words "and that the nursing home be operated by the County for one yeur.n Motion carried. Motion by 5opr. Peterson, 2nd by Sopr. Bailey to adopt the agenda. KAmflon carried. County Clark read Rules #20 and #22 regarding proper manner to address the Board. Chairman announced the next unmoinn will be December 12 if there is enough business to warrant o oaualon. Chairman KAminke appointed Supr. Garoke and Sopr. 0v|ond to the Human Resource Network and re -appointed Pornel| Pederson to the |ndlunheod Library Board for o three year term. KAoflnn to approve appointments by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Wallace. Motion carried. OLD, UNFINISHED AND NEW BU5|KVE55 Motion by Sopr. Bailey, 2nd by 5upr. Nelson to permit out-of- state travel for Donna Patterson from the Human Services Dept. to attend o seminar December 4 and 5 in Indiana. Costs vvi| lbe paid by o scholarship. Notion carried. 5opr. Stephens expressed concern about mending emo|mymmo out-of- state to seminars. He suggested obtaining v)dono of workshops and using the employees work time wisely. F{myo|Vfion #32 Dog Listing Payments: Motion by Supr. 0j1oon —2n . Hop to pay $962.00 for those requesting payments. AAof)mn carried. Motion by 3opr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Barker to continue distribution of nni|euge and per d'enn |imtlng to board members. Motion carried. Resolution #33 (89) Claims for Damages to Animals: Motion by Supr. Step`he­ns,_2_nJ by Supr. Giese to pay $2908.80 in claims from 12/10/88 to 9/5/89. Motion carried. Resolution #34 (89) Designating Mid -America Bank of Hudson as, County Depository for Fiscal Year 1990: Motion by Supr. Wallace, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to adopt. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to correct 4th paragraph to read Mid - America Bank of Hudson. Motion carried. Resolution #35 (89) Increase Civil Process Fee: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Speer to charge $24.00 service process fee for each person and $12.00 for each additional person. Serving an execution on a judgment is $24.00 and mileage remains at $0.25 per mile. Increases would be effective January 1, 1990. Motion carried. Administrative Coordinator's Report: John Krizek reported that he and Personnel Director Debra KaFan have been assigned by the Finance Committee to do a study on take home patrol cars. Supr. Speer, Chair of the Public Protection Committee requested to sit in on study meetings. Due to lack of space the newly formed Corporate Counsel will be temporarily housed in the Old Courthouse. Juvenile Intake Officer and Veterans Service Office will also temporarily remain in the Old Courthouse. There is a potential buyer for the Old Courthouse and Krizek wi I I develop options for use of the building on a short term basis. Krizek reported that Dan Fedder ly has been hired as the new Highway Engineer and that Dave Fodroczi wi I I start as Planning Director in January. Finance Committee has approved the hiring of Bill Husbands as a Risk Management Consultant for one year at the rate of $1500 per month with a contractual agreement that he wi I I save the county that much per month. Krizek is concerned about present I iabi I ity coverage that is not clearly defined and the workers comp cases are not having any follow-up. Supr. Stephens applauded Krizek for his efforts. Supr. Kinney expressed concern regarding waste management liability in future years. Pat Ciminski will begin as Krizek's secretary on Nov. 16. Krizek presented the nursing home report. The balance on hand at this time is $49,249.98 and the home has not used any of the 1989 county appropriation. A Promotional Committee has been established and this committeewi I I meet with Sr. Citizens and church groups to explain and promote the care given at the Health Center. They wi I I check into the return of four St. Croix County residents now patients at the Dunn Co. Health Center. Union members are using some of the i r own funds to he I p with advertising. County Board members are invited to an open house at the Health Center on December I Oth from 1 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. sponsored both by management and the union. K Supr. Stephens questioned the rumor that Catholic Charities is interested in buying the facility. Krizek replied that this group wi I l be touring the Nursing Home on Nov. 16. There has been no determination that an offer will be made. If an offer is made, it should go through the Human Services Board first and then be brought to the County Board. Supr. Stephens stated that the Board is not bound by previous motions and a reasonable offer would be considered. Supr. Nyland distributed a profit and loss sheet for area nursing homes with information provided by Health Care Financing Office, Eau Claire. Figures on this did not agree with Krizek's but it was explained the figures can be distorted by accounting procedures. Ass't. District Attorney reported that Wisconsin Health Systems had signed off from the contract and that their $50,000 down payment had been returned to them. Applause for Krizek by the County Board. Chairman called a morning recess. Following the recess the Chairman reconvened the session. Representative Sheila Harsdorf, 30th Assembly District was introduced.Harsdorf updated the Board on recent legislation including the $60 mi I I ion budgeted for the war on drugs. Forty percent of this money will go to corrections, 17% for law enforcement, 28% for treatment and 15% for education. Property tax relief is on the agenda for the January session. A bill has passed the Assemb I y and even i f passed i n the Senate i t wi I I take three to four years to see any relief. Supr. Stephens encouraged I eg i s I at i on that wou I d I imi t the power of the Dept. of Nat ura I Resources. Economic Development Committee Report: Chair Stephens reported meeting with Ross Power, Dunn Co. Extension Resource Agent who informed the committee how economic development had progressed in Dunn County. He explained how to attract and keep businesses, choose the development you want, find good industry and not tear down what communities have already done. Chair Stephens said the Corrmi t tee wi I I be contacting 14 con-mun i t i es in the county for financial assistance to support economic development county -wide. Chairman Meinke adjourned for lunch recess. NEW BUSINESS Meeting reconvened by Chairman Meinke. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent (excused). Announcement by Chair that any increases in per diem and mileage must be set before December I when nomination papers can be taken out for the next term of County Board. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to suspend the rules, notify the media and discuss mileage and per diem at 3:30 p.m. Motion carried. 3 Legislative Committee Report: Supervisors Bradley and Kinney atT—e—nife—d—ci Leg I s I -,Y—t'1ve--5—r­T-4-T1 ng sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association. Bradley also stated this was G good time to assess the Association which offers several opportunities to County Board members such as group hea I th and I ong term care insurance. Brochure available to Board members. Kinney stated that Wisconsin Counties Assoc. is beneficial to our County Board and recommends members join standing committees. He feels we need to be more active in the Association. Kinney stressed that Environmental Insurance wi I I be an important issue in the next 20 years. Presentation by Impact 7: Eric Ness explained that the county must be the sponsor I — s p or a revolving loan fund. Impact 7 requested $5,000 from the County to write a grant to enable Wadia Electronics to receive a $250,000 loan from the Wisconsin Development Fund. Wadia Electronics would make loan payments back to St. Croix County and then the County would have a fund with which they could make future loans to other small businesses. Questions were asked by Board members regarding shortage of work force in the Hudson area. Could Economic Development Coordinator handle the Administrative costs? Could West Central Regional Planning wr i te the grant and at what cost? What is the mor iator iurn on pay back of I oan? There i s a mor iator iurn of two years to begin paying back the loan. Art Jacoby, Chief Operating Officer of Wadia explained the products marketed by Wadia which includes new digital audio technology and fiber optic equipment. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch that the county pay $5,000 to Impact 7 to write G grant to Wisconsin Development Corporation for G loan to Wadia Electronics. Roll call vote: 10 yes, 18 no. Motion defeated. Motion by Supr. Druxler, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell that the Economic Development Committee check further into the loan procedure and also check with West Central Regional Planning on their abi I ity to write grants and the cost. Motion carried. Facility Planning Report: Chair O'Connell presented concerns about where tie-6u i TJ—injsT­wi I I be located on the site and where the road wi I I intersect with Carmichael Road. On November 28th th i s corrmi ttee wi I I meet wi th the Ci ty and Town of Hudson, 7:00 pin. at City Hal I to discuss sewer and water costs. Ellen Denzer, Assist. County Planner reported the Facility Planning Committee visited Government Centers in Washington and Dakota Counties. Spr ingsteal Inc. wi I I be hired as the f inancial consul tant for the new Government Center. 4 Max Ihrke, Sheriff's Ist Deputy and Denzer attended a seminar in Madison on designing and planning jails which will be helpful in planning the new jail facility. RESOLUTION #36 (89): County -wide Enhanced 9-1-I. Motion by Supr. Luc key_,__Tnd—by Supr. Wallace to put on the floor and adopt. Corrmunications Director, Steve T'Kach explained the enhanced 9-1-1 procedure which would include a user fee of $0.35 per month on the telephone bill for 36 months; thereafter the charge would be $0.19 per month. Motion carried. Chairman Meinke called an afternoon recess. Chairman reconvened the afternoon session. Supr.Speer excused. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Jensch to suspend the rules to discuss mileage and per diem for 1990. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to leave per diem for the Board as is but in addition to normal compensation pay the Chair of the Board $5,000 per year and the Vice -Chair $2500 per year. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to amend the motion to increase the 1 /2 day per them from $25 to $40, leave the full day er diem at $40 and increase an extra night meeting from $15 to for Board members and in addition to normal compensation pay the Chair of the Board $5,000 per year and the Vice -Chair $2500 per year effective May I, 1990. Roll call vote: 19 yes, 8 no. Motion carried. Assistant District Attorney Greg Timmerman was asked if it was legal to pay the Chair and Vice -Chair. The Statutes read only the Chair of the Board may receive a salary. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to remove the extra compensation for the vice -chair. Motion carried. Roll call vote on the amended motion: 19 yes 8 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Barker that the mileage now and in the future be set according to IRS standards which at this time is $.255 per mile effective January I, 1990. Roll call vote: 21 yes, 6 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to direct the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to study the use of Ag and Ag Residential land for mining or quarrying and if this type of use is permissible. Motion carried. Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid for October - ,714.90 (expenses incurred by October 31 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. Grant to approve. Motion carried. 101 CORRESPONDENCE: County Clerk read thank you note from former C!--Ier-—T-I-T—FETF-Fe who thanked the Board for the flowers, coffee party. and the opportunity to work with them for the past seven years. Clerk announced the dog tags were ready for supervisors to pick up and the County administrative offices would be closed November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Supr. O'Connell explained that Catholic Charities had purchased a health care center in Superior and wished to tour our facility to see how it functions. There are no con-mi tments to se I I . Supr. Si nc I ear stated that the residents and staff are upset with actions and comments of this County Board session. Supr. Cox questioned Supr. Wi I I ink about the County hiring Glenn Anderson to dispose of the ash when the contract states that American Resource Recovery is responsible for the ash unt i I the County develops a land fill. Supr. Wi I I ink replied that the mixing of commercial and residential ash created conflicts with the contract and that is why Anderson was hired. Mot i on to ad ourn by Supr. O'Conne I I , 2nd by Wa I I ace. Meet i ng adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Milton E. Meinke, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respecfully submitted, Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk P.