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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-11-1991AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 11, 1991 7:00 P.M. Courthouse Hudson (Informal session starts at 6:30 P.M. regarding Redistricting for County Supervisory Districts.) Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Shore, Bible Baptist Church, Hudson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: August 13, 1991 9:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS: Appointments by Chairman Peterson OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action and Ordinances) 1. Ordinance Recommending Approval Ag. to Ag Residential, Town of 2. Ordinance Recommending Approval Ag. Residential to Ag., Town of 3. Cremation Viewing Fee Ordinance 4. Rules & Regulations on Second Reading Resolutions for Rezonement of Land Somerset (Fagerland) for Rezonment of Land Somerset (Rivard) f rom from NEW BUSINESS 1. Administrative Coordinator's Report 2. Award to Sandy Rittel, Office on Aging Director - 7:15 p.m. 3. Public Hearing regarding Preliminary Supervisory District Plan, 7:30 P.M. 4. Fiscal Report of Nursing Home, Rod Paulson, Auditor with Tracy and Thole, S.C. 5. Ratification of Union Contracts 6. Request for Out -of -State Travel EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution Approving Preliminary Supervisory Redistricting Plan 2. Resolution authorizing Participation in and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program 3. Resolution from Waste Management Committee Setting Tipping Fees for 1992 4. Resolution Requesting the Governor and State Legislature to Support a Financial Solution to the Problems Resulting from the Reduction in Federal Funding for Child Support Enforcement Program FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 1. Resolution Designating June 1991 as Dairy Month in St. Croix County 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 June 11, 1991 At 6:30 p.m. an informal session was held in regard to Redistricting and the Preliminary Plan for Supervisory Districts. Chair Peterson called the Board of Supervisors to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Pastor Mark Shore, Bible Baptist Church, Hudson gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 29 present, 1 vacancy, Pat Becker arrived at 7:20 p.m. (30 present) Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to approve May 14 minutes. Carried. Motion by Willink, 2nd by Wallace to change #3 in Emergency Resolutions regarding Tipping Fees to a First Reading. Carried. Motion to adopt agenda as amended by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Willink. Carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS Chair Peterson called on Supr. Rebhan who announced the framed satellite photo of St. Croix County displayed in the Board has been donated by Domain, Inc. Date of the next session is August 13, 1991, 9:00 a.m. There were no appointments. OLD, UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 278 91 Rezoning from Ag to Ag Residential for Mark Fagerland. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear. Carried. Ordinance No. 279 91 Rezoning from Ag Residential to Agriculture for Lowell Rivard. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear. Carried. Government Center Report: Chair Malick called on Brian Larson, Architect from Owen Ayres for an update on the new Government Center. Larson reported the preliminary site plan has been approved by the Hudson Planning Commission. The code review will be presented to DHLR later this week and a proposed County Board Room layout was given to Supervisors. Larsen said any comments and suggestions from Supervisors are welcome. Award to Sandy Kittel, Director Council on Aging: Supr. Barker introduced Troy Keeling, Executive Director of Western WI Area on Aging. Mr. Keeling provided background information on the operation of the Councils on Aging and highlighted Kittel's efforts which earned her the award. Kittel thanked Keeling and her staff, committee members and family who were all involved in 1 helping her win this award. Applause by Board. Ratification of Union Contracts: Personnel Committee Chair Draxler asked Personnel Specialist Deb Kathan to explain the settlement. Kathan reported the Health Center voted to ratify but the Courthouse voted against ratification. The settlement for the Health Center is similar to the Highway and calls for 3% - 1% for a period of three years. Supr. Bradley asked what total wages were at the Health Center and Kathan replied $1.8 million. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Vice Chair Bailey to ratify Health Center contract. Carried. Public Hearing on Preliminary Supervisory Plan: Chair recessed the Board session and called the Public Hearing to order. Redistricting Committee Chair Kinney reported on the informal meeting held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular session. The Committee has developed a Preliminary County Supervisory Plan and the Committee is open to suggestions. Kinney asked County Planner Ellen Denzer to explain the guidelines and preliminary map. Supr. Oemichen introduced members of the Troy Town Board: Clerk, Ann DesLauriers, Supervisors David Hense and Lloyd Rossa and Troy Planning Commission member Roger Merrill. Hense explained the Troy Resolution that allows for an east -west boundary line rather than the present north -south boundary along Hwy 35. The east - west line would follow natural political, social and economic boundaries because it more closely follows current county supervisory district lines. Supr. Bradley questioned if this was manipulation to allow present Supervisors not to be in competition. Rossa replied citizens in the northern part of Troy relate more to Hudson and citizens in the southern part relate to River Falls. The proposed east -west line gives better representation to the Town of Troy and was never intended to be manipulative. DesLauriers showed a map outlining the Hudson and River Falls school districts and is concerned about confusion for poll workers and voters. She feels the people would be more comfortable with the east -west line. Merrill reiterated the relationship of residents to the Cities of Hudson and River Falls and recommends the east -west dividing line. Motion by O'Connell, 2nd by Grant to close the public hearing. Resolution No. 21 91 : Adopting Preliminary County Supervisory District Plan. Motion by Supr. Kinney, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to adopt. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to amend resolution by adopting the Town of Troy Resolution. Stephens stated Town of Troy Board should have rule over the town and they took action on this matter by coming to the public hearing and presenting their concerns. Supr. Malick asked if the County Board could authorize pre -approval of this Resolution by the Redistricting Committee. Determination was made the Committee already has this authority. Roll call vote on amendment: 11 yes, 19 no. Defeated. Roll call on adoption of Resolution: 24 yes, 6 no. Carried. Fiscal Reoort of Nursing Home: Human Services Committee Chair O'Connell introduced the firm of Tracy and Thole. Rod Paulson, auditor outlined the Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Unrestricted Fund Balance, Balance Sheets, Liabilities and Fund Balances, Cash Flows (Nursing Home Check Book) and Reconciliation of Excess of Operating Expenses over Operating Revenues to Net Cash Provided. Excess of Operating Expenses over Operating Revenues for 1990 was-$403,525. Excess of Expenses over Revenues before Interfund Transfers was-$245,661. Chair Peterson called a break during which time 4-H Jr. Leaders served ice cream and milk was provided by National Farmers Organization, Farmers Union and Farm Bureau. Jr. Leaders also contacted a majority of the Supervisors to arrange a tour of the County Fair. Following the break Paulson continued his report. Actual property tax dollars used to operate the Nursing Home in 1990 was $250,000. Krizek presented the Nursing Home Operations Report for 1991. Net current items April 30, 1991 was $236,523.80. Census is 127 today and will be 128 tomorrow. Krizek said there are presently 27 private pay patients compared to 9 in early 1990. The Federal Financial Participation Payment will be $118,000 and the Legislature is considering Joint Finance Committee's recommendation of a 6 3/4% formula on formula increase. Supr. Bradley noted nothing had been appropriated for 1991 and asked will we make it through the year with the fund balance. Krizek answered yes if we continue at the present rate. Supr. Stephens asked what amount will need to be budgeted in 1992. Krizek answered the trend is 1/4 million dollars. Administrative Coordinator's Report: Krizek reported the budget proposed by Joint Finance has reinstated funds for the Assistant District Attorney working on Welfare Fraud. Joint Finance budget includes $15 million in 1993 for Jury and Witness fees and Guardian Ad Litem costs. Shared Revenues proposal would include payments to counties for unfunded State mandates. Supr. Bradley who had attended the WI Counties Legislative Conference heard Governor Thompson vow there would be no tax increases. Krizek cited another Court mandate which requires a criminal suspect to be charged within 48 hours of apprehension. Therefore a Judge, Public Defender and Assistant or District Attorney must be on call during weekends. Krizek said under direction of the Finance Committee he and Finance Director Rich Loney would attempt to reach a zero mill rate increase in the 1992 budget. Ordinance No. 280 91 : Cremation Viewing Fee Ordinance. Public Protection Comm. Chair Luckey explained WI Statutes require a permit before cremation can occur. The Medical Examiner is paid $50 fee for viewing of a corpse. There were 59 cremations in St. Croix County during 1990 and 17 so far this year. Public Protection Committee does not believe the taxpayers should have 3 to subsidize this service. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Mal ick to adopt this Ordinance. Roll call vote: 10 yes, 20 no. Motion defeated. Legislative Committee directed to contact Legislators and attempt to revise the requirements in the Wisconsin Statutes. Resolution No. 22 91: Requesting the Governor and State Legislature to Support a Financial Solution to the Problems Resulting from the Reduction in Federal Funding for Child Support Enforcement Program. Motion to adopt by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Luckey indicated the purpose of this resolution is to keep a fully funded mandate from becoming a partially funded mandate. Due to efforts of Child Support agency collections, AFDC cases have been reduced from 98,000 to 79,000 statewide since 1987. The Federal Government is considering reducing funds, therefore it is important the State pick up the cuts in funding. Motion carried. Resolution No 23 91 : Participation in and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi explained the West Central Regional Planning Commission has completed a District Overall Economic Development Program Annual Report which includes requests from municipalities in St. Croix County. In order to receive these funds (depending on availability), St. Croix County must pass a participation and adoption resolution. Supr. Oemichen opposes the resolution because of the two speculative building projects requested with no tenants slated for occupancy. Oemichen does not believe Regional Planning should compete with private landlords who built with no government support. Motion carried to adopt resolution. Rules and Regulations: General Services Chair Jacobson reported Committee is working on revision of Committee structure. They are also reviewing the make-up of the Board of Adjustments by surveying other counties and checking liability with Corporation Counsel. Out of State Travel: Public Protection Committee Chair Luckey requested funding for Victim Witness Assistance Specialist Ann Gustafson to attend a conference Aug. 11-16 in Anaheim, California. Costs will be reimbursed later this year by the Dept. of Justice and WI Victim Witness Professional Association of which Gustafson is the President. The Finance Committee has granted permission to attend. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to use $919.00 from Contingency Fund before being reimbursed at a later date. Supr. Stephens stated his opposition to employees attending conferences and conventions. Supr. Jensch said it is beneficial to attend to learn and share ideas with co- workers and experts. Roll call vote: 18 yes, 12 no. Carried. Resolution NO. 24 91 : Designating June 1991 as "Dairy Month" in St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Rebholz to suspend the Board rules in regard to First Readings and act on this Resolution now. Carried. Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by 4 Supr. Willink to adopt the resolution. Carried. Committee Reports: Finance: Chair Stephens said a title search would be completed on the Town of Star Prairie property. After being appraised the bidding process would be implemented. Solid Waste: Chair Willink announced the Clean Sweep program scheduled for June 15 in both Baldwin and New Richmond. More help is needed at the Baldwin site. Highway: Chair Hop reported attending the Hearing on Double Bottom Trailers at Balsam Lake. Other routes are being considered for double trailer use and another hearing is scheduled in Eau Claire. Legislative: Supr. Bradley stated an Ethics Seminar is being sponsored by WI Counties Assoc. and thought someone from the County should attend. Farmland Preservation: None received. Mileage and PerDiem: Total for May 1991 was $7,301.73. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Carried. Correspondence• None received in Clerk's office. Announcements: Clerk announced the Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by the St. Croix Legion on June 19 at the Hammond Golf Course. This year's tournament is dedicated to Tom O'Keefe and proceeds go to Youth and Nurses Training programs. Anyone is invited to play, and/or come for dinner or help sponsor a hole. See Supr. Grant for more information. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop. Meeting adjourned at ll:10 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors �s U-JL- E7, W-� Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 5