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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-09-1990AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 9, 1990 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Russell Paulson, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS Adoption of Agenda ANNO • First Baptist Church, New Richmond SESSION UNCEMENTS. PROCLAMATION - RED RIBBON WEEKS OCT. 13-28, 1990 Rule 21, Debate; Rule 23, Addressing the Board (printed on reverse side of agenda) Date of Next Session: October 23, 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 Agricultural to Commercial, Town of Rush River (Andrew Rudesill) 2. Amendment to Chapter 17 St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance Rezoning Land from Residential to Commercial, Town of Hammond (Kraig K. Krampert) 3. Amendment to Chapter 17 St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. Rezoning Land from Ag-Residential to Commercial, Town of Hammond (Keith Knudtson) 4. Resolution to approve Plat of First Addition to Calvary Cemetery, Town of Cylon 5. Troy Town Ordinance Adopting Chapter 17 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance as the Troy Town Zoning Ordinance with Additional Restrictions on Use 6. Resolution to approve Town of Hudson Waste Disposal Ordinance 7. Resolution to Disband Economic Development Committee 8. Resolution on Night Committee Meetings 9. Rules & Regulations NEW BUSINESS 1. Administrative Coordinator's Report 2. Legislative Report 3. Request for Out -of -State Travel EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS 1. Emergency Resolution increasing County -imposed fees for Solid Waste Disposal 2. Emergency Resolution requesting Amendment of Wisconsin Act 335 St. Croix County, Wisconsin FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Ordinance (suspends Ordinance #187(87)) 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 Regular Session October 9, 1990 Board of Supervisors called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Peterson. He announced meeting has been properly published and welcomed guests and the press. Invocation given by Pastor Russell Paulson, First Baptist Church, New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call by Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent - Karen Bailey and Milton Meinke, both excused. Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. Wallace to approve minutes as corrected on page 3, paragraph 2, add after a wheel tax "before raising property taxes." Carried. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to adopt agenda after adding another first reading in regard to Reducing Number of Committees. Carried. Next meeting will be October 23.for budget hearing only. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS County Clerk read Proclamation of Red Ribbon Weeks October 13-28, 1990 in regard to prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Chair Peterson appointed Supr. Oemichen to the WESTCAP Board of Directors. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Carried. (Ray McCarthy, previously appointed, was unable to serve.) In response to recommendation from County Planner Dave Fodroczi, Chair Peterson appointed the following to the Land Information Committee: Sue Nelson, James O'Connell, Ruth Nelson, Bruce Brantner, John Krizek (ex-officio), Marguerite Kobylarczyk, Dave Fodroczi, Tom Nelson, Jim Janke, Al Bentley, Bruce Callen, Catherine Benoy, Jim Rusch, Chuck Christenson and Inge Bleier. Motion to approve by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Carried. OLD, UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Ordinance #256 90 : Rezoning from Agriculture to Commercial for Andrew Rudesill. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens. Carried. Ordinance #257 90 : Rezoning from Residential to Commercial for Kraig Krampert. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Carried. Ordinance #258 90 : Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commerical for Keith Knudtson. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Carried. Resolution #26 90 : Approving Cemetery Plat, Town of Cylon. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens. Supr. Dorsey explained this is an expansion to Calvary Cemetery located near Deer Park. Motion carried. 1 Town of Troy Ordinance: Supr. Dorsey commented that amendments have been added to the original ordinance which have not been reviewed by the Comprehensive Zoning, Planning and Parks Committee. He recommended action on this at the November County Board Session. Board concurred. Town of Hudson Waste Disposal Ordinance: Letter from Town Board was read requesting withdrawal of ordinance at this time. Discussion on County -wide Waste Disposal Ordinance. Corporation Counsel Timmerman is not ready to propose a county ordinance at this time. Supr. Kinney said it is difficult to write one to cover the entire county. Supr. Malick urged the Zoning Committee to take the Troy and Hudson models and promptly write a county- wide ordinance dealing with this urgent topic. He also urged the Committee to gather and disseminate information on the state laws and regulations which currently exist. He noted for the record that many supervisors were nodding in agreement. Chair asked Corporation Counsel to help develop this plan. Supr. Oemichen explained reasons for delay on Troy ordinance. The Troy Town Board met with the City of Hudson staff and the amendments and misconceptions need to be clarified. He also agreed a county -wide ordinance is needed and Town of Troy is committed to revoking their ordinance when a county one is developed. Resolution #27 90 : Disband Economic Development Committee. Chair Nyland explained the committee had completed its mission and less than 20% of the communities in the county were willing to support a county wide program. Extension Resource Agent Jim Janke said some effort should be continued as some communities may want future help and he is willing to take some of this responsibility and would report to the Ag. and Extension Committee. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick to disband committee. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to amend motion by adding "and that dissolution not occur until new Committee is appointed based on recommendations of General Services." Amendment carried. Motion carried. Resolution on Night Committee Meetings: Motion to adopt by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Malick. Supr. Oemichen stated it is difficult for full time workers to be able to be on County Board when most committee meetings and board sessions are held during the day. Supr. Garske said the resolution has merit but hasty decisions may be made at late night meetings. Many of the day meetings are lengthy. General Services Committee recommended each committee poll their members and a majority vote could change the schedule. Supr. Luckey stated we have lost some good Supervisors due to mostly day scheduled meetings. She has also heard criticism from the public regarding not being able to attend meetings during the day. E Several amendments were made to the resolution but no action was taken. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick to postpone action on the resolution and return it to General Services for further modification and recommendation. Motion carried. Rules and Regulations: Chair Garske reported General Services Comm. recommends resolutions be brought to Administrative Coordinator for review and an impact statement be sent at least seven days before the County Board meets. This resolution then becomes a first reading at the next County Board session. Admin. Coord. Krizek replied a more practical solution would be to have a first reading, then an impact statement, if warranted, sent 7 days prior to the next board meeting when action would be taken on the resolution. Chair Garske agreed on behalf of the committee to this arrangement. Administrative Coordinator's Report: John Krizek outlined the 1991 budget which is a record of what we are planning to do in 1991. The total figure is $30,000,000. The zero mill rate increase does not mean there is no room for growth. There is an increase from increased evaluation and more shared revenues. The Finance Comm. realigned $325,000; $200,000 restored to the Highway Budget and $125,000 put in the contingency fund in anticipation of increased energy costs. Krizek described the index and tab system in the budget book and gave an overview of budget and cuts made. Krizek said Supervisors were welcome to call either he or Finance Director Rich Loney if they have any questions. Supr. Bradley expressed his compliments and appreciation to John Krizek and Rich Loney for their fine work with the 1991 budget. Applause by Board. Legislative Report: Chair Stephens said committee is waiting for vote on referendum regarding State mandates and State funding. Following that vote, the Committee will proceed to contact the Legislators. Emergency Resolution #28 90 : Increasing County Imposed Fees for Solid Waste Disposal to $40 for in county and $45 for outside county. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Solid Waste Comm. Chair Willink said the committee has already implemented a 75% increase and gave advance notice to the haulers in order for them to pass the increase on to their customers. The Solid Waste Comm. opposes the resolution and urged the Board to ask for more next year. Hauler John Murtha said it is hard to accept another $5 increase and urged phasing into another increase next year. Murtha said rural residents will refuse to pay and burn or dump in ditches. A representative from Johnson Sanitation said fuel prices are also causing haulers' rates to be increased. Supr. Stephens believes in user fees and these should be assessed to people who use the services. Supr. Kinney did not concur with Solid Waste Comm. on not raising the fee. He stated, "Let the people know what services cost through user fees and not hide 01 costs of services." Supr. Willink said we are working towards user fees but feels the county can subsidize somewhat. He contended that user fees are not used for everything such as law enforcement, recycling and parks. Supr. Draxler said the county does subsidize the waste -to -energy facility with over a million dollars. Supr. Dorsey agreed with Supr. Willink and added that with the increased fuel costs to haulers the County does not need the extra $5 to balance the budget. Solid Waste Coordinator George Hayducsko compared tipping fees of other counties - Barron charges $27 and $40 and Washington and Ramsey County fees are $49. Hayducsko said tipping fee is only half of the haulers cost. He also does not want to see garbage dumped along roadsides. Supr. Brown said the costs should be more equitable; if the tipping fee is not increased the $152,000 will be paid in taxes by land owners and farmers. Roll call vote on resolution: 21 yes, 8 no. Motion carried. Emergency Resolution #29 90 : Requesting Amendment of Wisconsin Act 335. George Hayducsko explained that Recycling Grants are available but Act 335 contains a clause that subtracts "avoided disposal costs" from the grant. If the county were to achieve a goal of 25% recycling, we would be penalized in grant money. The better job you do in recycling the less grant money you receive. Supr. Wallace moved to adopt resolution that would eliminate the phrase "less any avoided disposal costs," 2nd by Supr. Rebholz. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to dispense with first readings. Carried. Chair referred first reading on reducing number of committees to General Services. WCA Convention Reports: Supr. Giese attended a Recycling workshop at which Pierce Co. explained their program which includes the county picking up and marketing recyclables. Giese also toured the mock up jail planned for Milwaukee County and City. Supervisors Bradley, Barker and Malick and Chair Peterson also shared convention experiences. Solid Waste Committee Report: Corporation Counsel Timmerman gave an update on the ARR law suit. Attorney for the County Tom Bell is in the process of answering the claim and filing a counter claim. Solid Waste committee is working to implement the Dispute Resolution Committee which consists of one person from the county, one from ARR and a neutral party. Solid Waste Coordinator Hayducsko reported the DNR had contracted with Waste Depot Inc. to shred tires in the Somerset tire pile. He is working on a plan to contact garages and households in St. Croix Co. and possibly get rid of more tires at a cost of $1.00 per tire. A performance test on the incinerator is now in progress. 4 County Planner Fodroczi said we need to be cautious and deliberate in regard to the Recyling Law and determining what the costs to the county will be. Government Center Report: Chair Malick announced the firm of Ayers and Associates have been contracted as architects for the Design Plan at a cost of $125,000. The Committee plans to hire a Construction Representative and a contract is being developed with Sherm Peterson for this position. Farmland Preservation: Extension for 25 years have been requested by Andrew and Ruth Tollefson, Hazel Peterson and Mari Jane Cernohous. Motion to refer to Land Conservation Committee by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull. Carried. Mileage and Per Diem: County Board Mileage and Per Diem for the month of September 1990 totaled $8,046.43. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Motion carried. Announcements: County Clerk reported that the City of Hudson is still making parking permits available for Board members and on Saturday, October 13 a Pig Roast will be held for Board member Milton Meinke at the Somerset Town Hall, 7:00 p.m. Nelson announced she had been appointed County Clerk one year ago and thanked the Board members for the opportunity. Supr. Nyland stated he objected to campaign materials being distributed on Supervisors' desks. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Meeting adjourned at 12:29 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors 0,j) ' Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 5