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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-24-1989AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 24, 1989 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Milton E. Meinke CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Dean PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Fitzsimmons, First Baptist Church, Woodville THE FLAG OF PREVIOUS SESSION Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board Date of next Session: November 14, 1989 APPOINTMENTS: Legislative Committee Recommendation OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Or#nances) L,1'. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1990 PROPOSED BUDGET 10:00 A.M. as2. Ordinance Recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land From Agriculture to Ag-Residential ,-3 Ordinance Recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land to Agriculture from Ag-Residential tom:" Amended Ordinance Concerning Interest and Penalty on Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments Resolution Designating the Human Resource Network Committee Responsible for Transportation Services for the Elderly and Handicapped �6 Resolution Regarding Personal Property Charge Backs 1-7. Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes Resolution Regarding Cancellation'of Checks �. Resolution Regarding Adoption of 1990 St. Croix County Budget Lk0. Resolution Authorizing Creation of Wildlife Damage Abatement and Wildlife Damage Claim Programs Resolution Authorizing Quit Claim Deed to Leon Holle Reimbursement of Psychiatric and AODA Inpatient Review System . (PAIRS) - Human Services Director Farm Study Committee Report and Request for Information 4 Report of Nursing Home Facility Planning Reports I,Z'6. Rules & Regulations NEW BUSINESS LA: Highway Commissioner's Report 9:15 A.M. tlt Administrative Coordinator's Report - John Krizek L'3 County Fair Board's Request for Additional Land Request for Out -of -State Travel FIST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Resolution Regarding Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for Listing Dogs Tit. Resolution Regarding Dog Damage to Animals Paid for Period of 12/1/88 - 10/30/89 Resolution Designating County Depository for 1990 r,J - J - Resolution to Increase Civil Process Fees EMERGENCY RESOLUTION 1. Resolution Regarding County Aid Bridge Construction Under Section 81.38 of the Statutes Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Special Session October 24, 1989 �e County Board of Supervisors called to :order by Chairman Meinke. Invocation by Pastor Dean Fitzsimmons, First Baptist Church, Woodville. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present. Roll Call by County Clerk: 30 present, 1 absent (excused). ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS Chairman Meinke announced that the notice of the session has been published in the media of the county. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Wallace to adopt minutes with the following correction: 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. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Driscoll to add a motion from the Human Services Board regarding the sale of the Nursing Home to the agenda. Motion by Supr. Nyland, 2nd by Supr. Barker to table this motion until November session. Roll call vote: 13 yes, 14 no. Motion defeated. Motion carried to put motion on agenda in the afternoon session. Jill Berke, County Clerk thanked the County Board for the flowers she received as a token of appreciation for her. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #22 regarding proper manner to address the Board. Chairman announced the next session will be November 14. Chairman Meinke appointed the following members at large to serve on the Redistricting and Census Committee along with the General Services Committee: Supervisors Draxler, Grant, Sinclear and Kinney. Motion by Supra Willink, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to approve appointments. Motion carried. OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Highway Commissioner's Report: Tom O'Keefe stated that the St. Croix County Highway system is worth $111 million dollars. Using visual illustrations he explained to the Board the plans for bridge repair and maintenance programs including projections for 1990 on county road and bridge repair. In 1965 the Highway Dept. employed 128 employees and encountered winter lay-offs. There have been no lay-offs since 1983 and in 1989 there are 72 employees. Supr. Wallace commended O'Keefe for his fine work as Highway Commissioner. Applause from the board. Administrative Coordinator's Report: John Krizek reported that a records retention document has been distributed to all 1 departments. All departments are encouraged to dispose of all unnecessary paper in order to create more space. Committee chairs are to check with their committees in this regard. Dennis Schultz has been hired to appraise the West Courthouse for a fee of $750.00. Letters have been sent to public organizations to determine any interest in purchasing this building. Krizek stated he would follow the directions of the County Board in regard to either the sale or the retention of the Nursing Home. Krizek gave some alternatives to consider for space needs: renting space, renovating the Boody house. and garage, possibly building a storage building and incorporating it into the new facility later. Chairman Meinke welcomed Bill Berndt, Candidate for loth District Senate seat. Applause by board. PUBLIC HEARING - 1990 BUDGET At 10:00 a.m. Chairman announced the Public Hearing on 1990 Proposed Budget was in session. Administrative Coordinator Krizek discussed_ the contingency fund, general fund and per instructions has kept the mill rate at 5.54. Supr. Bradley questioned if departments would pad their budgets in the future in anticipation of being asked to reduce their budget. Krizek replied that controls and checks exist to prevent this practice. Charts and graphs were presented to show revenues, expenditures, equalized valuation comparisons and mill rates. Supr. Bradley complimented Krizek on his detailed budget work. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt the proposed 1990 budget. Motion to suspend the previous motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Swenby until the Bridge Construction Resolution is passed. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Wallace to close the Public Hearing on the 1990 Proposed Budget. Motion carried. Resolution #25 (89): County Aid Bridge Construction: Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Grant to approve. Discussion. Motion carried. Chairman called a morning recess. Following the recess the Chairman reconvened the session. He also introduced former County Board member Sy Solum. Applause. RESOLUTION #26 (89): PROPOSED 1990 COUNTY BUDGET: Previous motion to approve county budget of 8.,119,061.00 placed on the floor. Roll call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #237 (89): recommending approval for Rezonement of land from Agriculture to Ag-Residential; pertains to petition of Joe 2 and Jan Lewinski, Town of Troy. Motion to approve by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #238 (89)• recommending approval for Rezonement of land to Agriculture from Ag. Residential; pertains to petition of Kraft and Blackwell -Kraft, Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion to approve by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #239 (89)- amended Ordinance Concerning Interest and Penalty on Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to approve. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #27 (89): designating the Human Resource Network responsible for Transportation Services for Elderly and Handicapped. Supr. Bailey gave some background information indicating the need for this committee to review and advise such a system and requested that two more county board members be appointed to this committee. Motion by Supr. Garske to amend resolution in the 4th Paragraph to state, review and advise rather than supervise, 2nd by Supr. Bailey. Motion carried. Motion to approve resolution with amendment by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. Bailey, with amendment. Motion carried. Chairman Meinke introduced former Board member Ross Pierson. RESOLUTION 128 (89)- regarding Personal Property Charge Backs. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #29 (89)• regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion to adopt by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Betty Evjen. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 130 (891 regarding Cancellation of Checks. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Grant. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Hop to postpone action on Wildlife Damage resolution until 1:30 p.m. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #31 (89)- regarding Conveyance of Real Estate to Holle Farms, Inc. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Willink to adopt. Motion carried. John Borup, Human Services Director addressed the Board requesting a roll call vote of approval for Reimbursement of Psychiatric and AODA Inpatient Review System (PAIRS). Approval would allow payments and ability to monitor and control this service plus allow Human Services Board to be the PAIRS agent. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Human Services Report was continued by Borup. The budget for 1990 increased only 3%. Moving Social Services to New Richmond is scheduled for January. He is checking into a new phone 3 system. Plan is in place for reassignment of employees. A Children Is Service and Long Term Support program are two new planned additions. One-third of the space at the Health Center will still remain empty. Farm Study Committee Report: Committee Chair Peterson reported on committee action. Tom Morris has been chosen as auction service for the herd dispersal which is scheduled for March 3, 1990. Farm equipment will be sold on a different date. Committee needs input from the Board regarding bulk tank, milking machines, pipeline unit, etc. Consideration given to renting the facility for farming purposes or leaving it vacant. Supr. Cox asked if the barn could be used for storage of records. John Krizek replied that it is located too far from the Courthouse. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to not remove the iron, bulk tank and milking equipment for one year from the County Farm barn. Motion carried. Facility Planning Report: Ellen Denzer, Assistant Planner reported the Committee had toured the land for the proposed government center. Results of a survey showed the county should retain 48 acres and sell the remaining 51 acres. No action has been taken by the Committee. Chairman Meinke adjourned for lunch recess. OLD, UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Meeting reconvened by Chairman Meinke. Roll call: 30 present, 1 absent (excused). RESOLUTION #32 (89): Authorizing creation of Wildlife Damage and Wildlife Damage Claim Programs. Supr. Willink introduced Chris Belling, Wildlife Specialist to explain the program. Program is sponsored by DNR through a $1 surcharge on licenses but has to be administered by the county. Abatement and damage claims cannot be processed until county adopts this program. Supr. Evjen questioned the cost to the county and the landowner. Belling replied that there is no cost to the county and is variable to the land owner. Cost of materials for abatement is covered but labor is not. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Nelson that the county participate in this program. Motion carried. Nursing Home Motion (Emergency Action): Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear "That the Human Services Board recommends to the County Board to terminate negotiating a sale with Wisconsin Health Services Corporation and that the nursing home be operated by the County for one year." 4 Greg Timmerman, Assistant District Attorney told the Board another offer may be forthcoming from Wisconsin Health Systems, Inc. He will return earnest money in order to release the county from contract with Wisconsin Health Systems, Inc. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Barker to amend the motion by striking the words "and that the nursing home be operated by the County for one year. " A point of order was made that this would not preclude entering another motion in regard to the stricken part of the motion. Motion to amend carried. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Barker to approve motion as amended, which is to terminate negotiations of a sale to Wisconsin Health Services. Roll call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Driscoll to postpone the sale of the Nursing Home for one year, January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1990 with the following stipulations: Administrative Coordinator to give monthly reports to the County Board including income and expenditures; concessions received from the Union and their cooperation. If conditions are not met, the issue will be brought back to the County Board. Roll call vote: 17 yes, 13 no. Motion carried. Rules and Regulations: Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. Giese that a Legislative Committee for St. Croix County be formed consisting of five County Board members, and ex-officio members, being the Administrative Coordinator and the County Board Chairman. Duties of Committee will be: 1) review and introduce legislation; 2) develop positions on legislative items that affect St. Croix County Government; 3) when necessary present resolution to County Board to either support or reject legislation; 4) attend Wisconsin County hearings held by the Legislature and Senate. A maximum of two committee members may attend out -of -county meetings. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Garske, 2nd by Supr. Giese to follow Wisconsin State Guidelines and increase lodging payment to $45.00 per night. Motion carried. Chairman Meinke recommended the following members to the Legislative Committee: Supervisors Kinney, Bradley, Nyland, Stephens and Peterson. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Driscoll to approve committee appointments. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to mail to the members first readings of resolutions and ordinances rather than read them. Motion carried. 5 Committee Reports: Fair Board member Nelson reported no further information or action has been taken on more acquisition of land for the fairgrounds at this time. Solid Waste Committee Chair Willink noted that the incinerator is down at this time for major maintenance work which is necessary two times during the year. The ash that was hazardous and stored in dumpsters has now been disposed of. The landfill is filling rapidly and there is a need to start working on finding a landfill location now. Supr. Stephens asked about monthly reports from ARR in regard to energy sold and money received. Greg Timmerman, Ass't. District Attorney will try to obtain more information from ARR for the next meeting. Supr. Dorsey announced that interviews for the County Planner would be held on October 25. Correspondence: County Clerk read letter from Representative Baldus on support of AB 360; and a thank you from Supr. Luckey for the plant given in memory of her mother. All correspondence on file in the County Clerk's office. Chairman Meinke announced that refreshments will be served in honor of resigning County Clerk Jill Berke following the session. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Nelson. Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Milton E Meinke, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Respectfully submitted, Jill Ann Be e St. Croix County Clerk Sue E. Nelson lst Deputy - County Clerk I N.