HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-13-1990AGENDA AMENDED
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 13, 1990 9:00 A.M.
Courthouse Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Donald Stannard, United Methodist Church,
River Falls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
Adoption of Agenda
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Date of Next Session: December 11, 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 Commercial, Town of
Eau Galle (Paul & Thelma Willink)
2. Amendment to Chapter 17 St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance
Rezoning Land from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential, Town of
Somerset (Farm Credit Services)
3. Admendment to Chapter 17 St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance
Rezoning Land from Agricultural to Ag. Residential (Town of
Somerset (Delina Kiewsow)
4. Admentment to Chapter 17 St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance
Rezoning Land from Ag-Residential to Commercial, Town of
Cylon (Arthur and Mary Jane Mugerauer)
5. Amendment to Chapter 17 St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance
Rezoning Land from Agricultural to Ag-Residential, Town of
Cylon (Joseph Gillen)
6. Resolution to Approve Town of Troy Zoning Ordinance as
Amended
7. Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Ordinance
(suspends Ordinance #187(87))
8. Resolution regarding Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for
Listing Dogs
9. Resolution regarding Dog Damage to Animals Paid for Period
Of ll/l/89 - 10/31/90
10. Resolution regarding Cancellation of Checks
11. Rules & Regulations
NEW BUSINESS
1. Administrative Coordinator's Report
2. Legislative Report
3. Highway Commissioner Election 10:00A.M.
4. Request for Out -of -State Travel
EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS
FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
1. Resolution designating County Depository for 1991 - 1992
2. Resolution on Reducing Number of County Board Members
3. Resolution on Night Meetings
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 November 13, 1990
Chair Peterson called the Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00
a.m. He announced the meeting has been properly published and
welcomed guests and the press. Invocation given by Pastor Donald
Stannard, United Methodist Church, River Falls. Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Roll call by Clerk: 29 present, 2 absent - Wayne Willink and
Milton Meinke, both excused.
Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. Malick to adopt minutes of
October 23 as corrected to read on page 3, 2nd paragraph,
$131,000 to $130,500 and $109,000 to $109,500. Carried.
Supr. Grant asked why some committee minutes are sent so late
(example, July minutes sent in November). Krizek will remind
department heads at the next meeting to send minutes in a timely
manner.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS
Supr. O'Connell announced an Open House for Human Services
programs and the Nursing Home on December 7 and 8. Hours are 9
to 4 on Friday and 9 to 12 on Saturday. Tours conducted all day
Friday for Human Services and on both days for the Nursing Home.
The Finance Committee will hold their December 7 meeting at New
Richmond.
Linda Luckey, Chair of Public Protection announced that committee
will meet upon adjournment of County Board session.
Next session of County Board is December 11, 1990. Motion by
Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Vice Chair Bailey to approve Chair's
appointment of Roger Rebholz to the WESTCAP Board. Carried.
Motion by Vice Chair Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve
appointment of Albertine Jacobson to the Library Board. Carried.
A vacancy remains on the Library Board which will be filled by
someone in the education field.
OLD, UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance #259 90 : Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial
for Paul and Thelma Willink. Motion to approve by Supr. Dorsey,
2nd by Supr. Hop. Carried.
Ordinance #260 90 : Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag.
Residential for Farm Credit Services. Motion to approve by
Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Nelson. Carried.
Ordinance #261 90 : Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Delina Kiesow. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to
adopt. Supr. Sinclear introduced Charles Lederer. Mr. Lederer
and other adjacent property owners had filed a petition opposing
this rezoning due to future plans for a subdivision. Suprs.
1
Dorsey and Stephens stated this petition was filed after the
fact and adjacent property owners should have appeared at the
Zoning hearing. Supr. Dorsey said the purpose of rezoning is to
keep the good land in agriculture and use the marginal land for
development. Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman commented the
group had 24 hours prior to the County Board session to legally
file the petition. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no.
Ordinance #262 90 : Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial
for Arthur and Mary Jane Mugerauer. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd
by Supr. Rebholz to approve. Carried.
Ordinance #263 90 : Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Joseph Gillen. Motion by approve by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Oemichen. Carried.
Resolution #35 90 : To approve Troy Town Ordinance Adopting
Chapter 17 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance with
Additional Restrictions on Use. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Oemichen to approve. Gwen Kuchevar, Attorney for the Town
of Troy explained this is an ordinance for Solid Waste
regulation. It is an overlay ordinance in that it adopts the St.
Croix ordinance and adds additional terms concerning final
disposal and temporary storage of solid wastes.
Chair Peterson asked if Town of Troy Ordinance would be dropped
when the County adopts their Ordinance. Dean Albert, Town of
Troy Chair assured the Board that this is stated in their minutes
to do so. Supr. Oemichen introduced members of the Troy Board in
attendance.
Supr. Oemichen explained this Ordinance gives the Town Board the
authority to say when and where sludge can be spread, but it will
not prohibit total spreading. This Ordinance does encourage the
County to develop their own plan.
Supr. O'Connell asked who will enforce this Ordinance. The Town
of Troy will issue the permits and enforce the Ordinance. Supr.
Malick questioned if the Town Board had reasons spelled out for
not granting a permit and if there was a time period for action
to be taken. Attorney Kuchevar replied action was to be taken
within 40 days and the basic standards of Health, Safety and
Welfare will be used for consideration in granting permits.
Supr. Bradley introduced Kinnickinnic Town Chair Jerry Larson who
urged the Board to develop a County Ordinance because this solid
waste issue will spread to neighboring municipalities in the
county.
Voice vote on the motion to adopt. Motion carried.
Highway Commissioner Appointment: Highway Committee Chair Hop
explained the process used by the Committee to fill the position.
The Committee had advertised within the Highway Dept.,
interviewed three candidates and recommended Dan Fedderly for the
2
appointment. Motion by Supr. Hop, second by Supr. O'Connell to
approve.
Concern was expressed by several Supervisors that the Committee
had not advertised statewide. Personnel Specialist Debra Kathan
explained two procedures can be used - advertise statewide or
promote internally from current employees. Supr. Sinclear stated
the committee went in-house because you cannot always determine
qualifications from a resume or an interview and committee could
better judge someone they have worked with. Supr. Draxler stated
committee did not want to lose the harmony presently found in the
Highway Dept. and prefers to stay on the present course.
Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman stated this would be a one
year term with a six month evaluation and a 12 month probation.
Roll call vote: 20 yes, 9 no. Motion carried. Dan Fedderly
thanked the Board for their support and his plans are to continue
on the course set which has included many successful programs.
Fedderly said former Highway Commission Tom O'Keefe's vision of
the 90's will be the Highway Department's goals for the 901s.
Chair called morning recess. Supr. Bradley excused at 10:45 a.m.
Ordinance #264 90 : Solid Waste Collection and Transportation
Ordinance (Supersedes Ordinance #187(87)). Solid Waste
Coordinator George Hayduscko explained this clarifies the old
ordinance and policies set by Waste Management Committee are
backed up by this ordinance. Motion to adopt by by
Bradl-ey, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey. Motion carried.
Resolution #36 90 : Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for
Listing Dogs. Total changed to $1,185.50. Motion by Supr.
Malick, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #37 90 : Claims for Damage to Animals Nov. 1, 1989
to Oct. 31, 1990 for $1,018.00. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick. Carried.
Resolution #39 90 : Cancellation of Checks. Motion to adopt by
Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Grant. Motion carried.
Rules and Regulations: Chair Garske reported General Services
had met to discuss the Resolutions on Number of County Board
Members and Night Committee meetings. Committee approved not
attaching note to County Board minutes regarding correction of
minutes. Instructions for correcting minutes will be printed on
back of agenda. Committee had discussed naming of Government
Center but felt it is too premature at this time. Resolution to
reduce the number of committees will take more time and study and
probably will take until 1992. Supr. Malick would like to have
the reduction done sooner.
Chair Peterson introduced Senator Bill Berndt. Vice Chair Bailey
asked what effect the advisory referendum on State Mandates would
3
have. Senator Berndt replied the majority vote for the
legislature to not mandate programs without funding sent a clear
message to Legislators when passing future legislation.
Administrative Coordinator's Report: John Krizek described the
1991 budget as the County's roadmap for the following year and
every effort will be given to making it work. Another goal is to
standardize the purchase and maintenance of equipment.
The results in St. Croix Co. for the referendum on state mandates
were 7,739 yes and 3,397 no.
Negotiations are now in closed sessions on proposals for language
changes. A workshop is being planned in January for Supervisors
to attend to increase their knowledge and understanding of the
Hay Study.
Krizek stated that Governor Thompson has promised no new taxes
for 1991-92. However, user fees such as vehicle registration and
driver's licence fees will increase.
Copies of county employee salary information are available for any
County Board member. Discussion followed on binding arbitration.
Supr. Kinney said the poor economic conditions for farmers cannot
justify a 5 to 8% raise. Supr. Draxler explained that under the
arbitration law the county would have to come in with a fair
offer or stand to lose the entire package. Supr. Stephens urged
the Personnel Committee to stay within the budgeted guidelines.
Krizek believes the amount budgeted would stand up in an
arbitration case.
Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to dispense with
the first readings. Carried.
Ag. and Extension Committee: Chair Dull advised a new 4-H Agent,
Ann Ewald has been hired and will start January 7th.
Recycling Committee: Chair Wallace said the committee met and
has sent surveys to all communities. After they are returned, a
decision will be made on which direction the recycling program
will take -- community based or on a county level.
Highway Committee: Chair Hop said all but two employees passed
the Commerical Driver's test. Bridge inspection is now in
progress.
Personnel: Chair Draxler reported all five union contracts
expire this year. Four meetings have been scheduled for
Courthouse, Highway, Social Services and Law Enforcement
(proposals have not been received from the Nursing Home). If not
settled by December 3, negotiations will go to the mediation
process. A better Performance Evaluation form has been
developed. Over 400 employees attended the picnics sponsored by
Personnel this summer.
4
Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey
to approve the following and forward them to the State: Andrew
and Ruth Tollefson, Hazel Peterson, Mari Jane Cernohous and
Merwin and Katherine McGee. Carried.
Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to refer extension
of contract for Ray and Sue Nelson to the Land Conservation
Committee. Carried.
Mileage and Per Diem: for County Board of Supervisors during the
month of October, 1990 totalled $7,947.91. Motion to approve by
Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Wallace. Carried.
Correspondence: County Clerk read a thank you from the family of
Thomas O'Keefe.
Announcements: Clerk noted the dates for 1991 Finance Committee
and County Board meetings have been distributed. Nelson
announced there would be a recount for the election of Clerk of
Court between candidates Marguerite Kobylarczyk and Linda Wozniak
beginning at 9:00 a.m. on November 14. Clerk advised the dog
tags usually given to Supervisors to distribute had been given
out the night of the General Election.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Wallace.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Richard B. Peterson, Chair
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Sue E. Nelson
County Clerk
5