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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 09-11-1990AGENDA AMENDED ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 11, 1990 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Carla Gilbertson, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rule 21, Debate; Rule 23, Addressing side of agenda) Bethany Lutheran, Star Prairie SESSION the Board (printed on reverse Date of Next Session: October 9, 1990 9:OOA.M. APPOINTMENTS: Appointments by Chairman Peterson OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) 1. Amendment to Chapter 17 St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance Rezoning Land from Ag-Residential to Residential, Town of Rush River (Mary LaFavor) 2. Re -Appointment of Highway Commissioner Thomas C. O'Keefe 3. Rules & Regulations NEW BUSINESS 1. Administrative Coordinator's Report 2. Legislative Report 3. Request for Out -of -State Travel EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution regarding Position request for 1991 - Job Coach/ Community Trainer FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Troy Town Ordinance Adopting Chapter 17 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance as the Troy Town Zoning Ordinance with Additional Restrictions on Use 2. Resolution to approve Town of Hudson Waste Disposal Ordinance 3. Resolution to approve Plat of First Addition to Calvary Cemetery, Town of Cylon 4. Resolution to Disband Economic Development Committee 5. Resolution on Night Committee Meetings Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) Gr(ceJe-cl STCROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session September 11, 1990 Board of Supervisors called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Peterson. Meeting has been properly published in the media. Chair welcomed guests and members of the press. Invocation was given by Pastor Carla Gilbertson, Bethany Lutheran Church, Star Prairie. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call by County Clerk: 28 present, 3 absent - Herman Jensch, Wayne Willink, Milton Meinke, all excused. Motion by Vice Chair Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve minutes as corrected on page 5, after 2nd paragraph addition of "Supr. Oemichen stated he cannot support either Option D or E because of the increase this would cause in property taxes." Carried. Supr. Malick noted that Rules 21 and 23 have been incorrectly numbered in past minutes. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to adopt the agenda. Carried. Supr. Garske, Chair of the General Services Committee reported the Committee had met and decided rather than read Rules 21 and 23 at every meeting, they would be printed on the back of the agenda. No objections were voiced. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS Chair announced the Ag. and Extension Committee would meet at 12:45 in the County Board room. Next session is scheduled for October 9, 1990. Supr. Dorsey introduced the Solid Waste Coordinator George Hayducsko. George indicated he is happy to have the opportunity to serve St. Croix County. Applause by the Board. Chair Peterson has appointed Ray McCarthy, Springfield Town Board Chairman to the WESTCAP Board due to the resignation of Richard Rivard. Motion to approve appointment by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Garske. Carried. Ordinance #255 (90): Rezoning from Ag-Residential to Residential for Mary LaFavor. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Motion carried. OLD, UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Resolution #24 (90): Appointment of Highway Commissioner Thomas C. O'Keefe. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Giese to appoint Thomas O'Keefe as Highway Commissioner for a four year term. Motion carried. O'Keefe thanked the Board and stated he appreciates working with the County Board and the Highway Committee. Applause by Board. Rules and Regulations: General Services Chair Garske reported on a resolution to change first readings. Committee voted to retain first readings but all resolutions and ordinances will go to Administrative Coordinator who will then send an impact statement to Board members 7 days prior to the next Board meeting. Emergency resolution requests are to be referred to County Board Chairman and Administrative Coordinator. Administrative Coordinator's Report• John Krizek presented preliminary budget information. The equalized property values have increased 83 million or 5.54% in 1990. This is only one half the increase of last year. First budgets submitted showed a $1.5 million increase. Krizek and Rich Loney have reduced this to $920,000 due to cooperation from Highway to remove $100,000, $70,000 for Human Services and $72,000 from Public Protection. The Nursing Home requested $256,600 and has agreed to spend down the cash surplus of $582,000 on hand end of June. Planning and Zoning cut back $68,000 and $80,000 was deleted from other departments. Krizek stated the budget is now down to the issue of policies. If more reduction is made, Board will have to make policy decisions on what services will be lessened or cut. Most of the increase in the budget is due to $740,00 cost of health insurance, expected wage increases of 3% (2% and 2 %) and workers' comp expense. The Finance Committee approved a new Health Insurance Program called Preferred Gold which encompasses three types of programs. The first is the regular HMO, the second offers Doctor of choice from a provided list with an 80%-20% co -pay (cap of $1,000 annually) and the third allows using a Doctor not on the list with 75%-25% co -pay (cap of $1250 annually). This new plan is estimated to save the county $430,000 yearly. Open enrollment is planned for November 1 and will include retirees. Krizek requested bids on the Long Term and Disability Insurance given to non union employees. Plans are to accept a bid from Blue Cross which is a $13,000 reduction in premium costs. Supr. Stephens reminded the Board the Finance Committee was directed to stay within a no mill rate increase. Many unpopular decisions will have to be made to stay within this guideline. Finance will do as directed and Board members will have the final say. Request by Supr. Jacobson to have the May 8, 1990 motion read. It reads "Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick that the county attempt to stay at a no rate increase for mill rate in the 1991 budget." Supr. Jacobson pointed out the word "attempt." Supr. Bradley questioned increasing the tipping fee more than planned by Solid Waste. Supr. Dorsey replied it would be difficult to change because municipalities are setting their 1991 budgets on their anticipaiton of a $35 tipping fee. 2 Supr. Barker requested a Financial Statement for subsidized programs including the Incinerator. Krizek said a budget book will be provided for all Board members. Supr. Rebhan asked if county had considered a flex program for benefits. Krizek replied this is difficult to do when benefits are negotiated. Supr. Draxler stated he is a user fee advocate and this should be used whenever possible. Supr. Kinney wishes to continue using the 1/2% sales tax for Incincerator costs. Supr. Malick favors user fees and a wheel tax before raising property taxes. Supr. Stephens asked for a show of hands from Board members who favor Finance bringing in a budget with a no mill rate increase. Thirteen of the 28 Supervisors agreed. Krizek announced the American Resource Recovery Summons had been legally served on St. Croix County. Corporation Counsel Timmerman advised the Board to refrain from making any comments regarding ARR and the incinerator. All questions are to be referred to Krizek who is the county's spokesman for the law suit. Chair called a morning recess. Supr. O'Connell requested out of state travel for WIC employee Ruth Lehmann to attend Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 15-19. No county money involved. Motion by O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Rebholz to approve. Motion carried. Resolution #25 (90): Emergency Resolution Creating The Permanent Part -Time Position of Job Coach/Community Trainer. Motion to Supr. Draxler, 2nd by O'Connell to adopt. Questions were asked regarding: nature of emergency, definition of permanent parttime, sunset date. Timmerman explained permanent parttime and stated there was no sunset date provided in the resolution. Roll call vote: 28 yes, 0 no. First Reading Resolutions: Chair referred first readings on Troy Town Zoning Ordinance and Town of Hudson Waste Disposal Ordinance to Planning and Zoning Committee for review and recommendation. Supr. Oemichen stated the Planning and Zoning Committee had previously approved the Town of Troy Ordinance. Chair acknowledged prior approval and advised this Ordinance would follow regular procedures at next month's session. Supr. Kinney urged members to review and study both of the above Ordinances. Supr. Dorsey advised that the county has to show cause for denial. In regard to disbanding of Economic Development Committee, Supr. Nyland requested that an inventory of industrial parks and commercial building sites be kept at the UW-Extension Office. Supr. Malick presented a Resolution on Reducing Number of Supervisors. This was not on the agenda and Chair referred it to 3 General Services Committee for a recommendation. Committee Reports: Supr. Dull announced an RC&D workshop to attend on either Oct. 4 or 5 in Eau Claire with topics designed for local officials. Supr. Luckey reported the Public Protection Committee is drafting a contract with related issues for a medical examiner. Supr. Barker said the Council on Aging budget is lower than last year. Supr. Malick advised that the Government Center Committee is presently interviewing prospective Architects for the new center. Supr. Stephens outlined the bids received on recently advertised tax deeded property. It was decided the Finance Committee could award bids as they deemed proper. Supr. Draxler reported the Labor Union offers will not be in by September 15 and he did not know when negotiations would begin. Farmland Preservation: Request from Gardiner Graham referred to Land Conservation Committee. Motion to approve the following by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey. Motion carried. Approved new applications for Thomas and Lynette Schug, Dorwes Farm (Cowles), a prior agreement to new 10 year agreement for Olav Haukenes, and extending agreements from 10 to 25 years for Norman Hill, Doug Hill (two parcels) John Bazille, Rose Mundt and Maloy Monicken. Mileage and Per Diem: County Board of Supervisors mileage and per diem for August 1990 totaled $9,626.00. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop. Carried. Correspondence: None received by County Clerk. Supr. Malick introduced Linda Wozniak, candidate for Clerk of Court. Also introduced were Jim Schreiber from City of Hudson and former Board member Tom Caflisch. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Vice Chair Bailey. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 4