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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 09-10-1991AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 10, 1991 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Merlin Huebschman, United Church of Christ, Roberts - Hammond PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: October 8, 1991 - 9:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) 1. Public Hearing - 10:30 A.M. Re: Final Supervisory District Plan 2. Ordinance Recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land from Ag-Residential to Commercial - John M. Johnston 3. Resolution Approving Final Supervisory Redistricting Plan 4. Resolution Approving Amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance 5. Rules and Regulations NEW BUSINESS 1. Victim/Witness Report 9:45 A.M. 2. Legislative Report 11:00 A.M. 3. Ratification of Union Contract 11:30 A.M. EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution Authorizing Recovery of 1990 Home Health Revenue from General Fund for the Purpose of Reducing the County Allocation to Human Services Home Health 2. Resolution Opposing Draft WLCS 426/1 Highway Salt Tax Proposal FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES 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 September 10, 1991 Chair Peterson called the session to order at 9:05 a.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and press were welcomed. Pastor Merlin Huebschman, United Church of Christ, Roberts and Hammond gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: 27 present, 4 absent - Draxler, Rebholz, Wallace and O'Connell (all excused) Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Grant to approve the minutes as corrected. Carried. Corrections were: page 3, change "mute" to "moot," page 4, line 29 add "Malick suggested that the Committee consider using press releases instead of county wide newsletter mailings to households and consider increasing the grants to municipalities, perhaps to equal the amounts lost as avoided disposal costs," page 2, omit "Enrollment in this program will reopen in May of 1992." and add "The Highway Dept. accepts applications up until May 1 of each year. Applications received after May 1 are implemented the following year." Motion by Vice Chair Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to adopt the agenda. Carried. Next meeting scheduled for October 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS Chair Peterson appointed Supr. Zahnow to the Traffic Safety Committee. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick to approve this appointment. Motion carried. Ordinance #288 91 : Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commerical for John M. Johnston. Motion to approve by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens. Motion carried. Resolution #31 1211 Approving Amendments to the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance, Sections 4.52(1) and 7.3. Motion to adopt by Supr Malick, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey. Supr. Malick introduced Hudson Town Chair Rita Horne who advised the Board this amendment was in regard to fee changes. Supr. Dorsey commented the Town of Hudson administers their own Zoning Ordinances and he is in favor of amendment. Motion carried. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF HUDSON ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTIONS 4.5.2(1) AND 7.3 RESOLUTION NO. 31 (91) St. Croix County, Wisconsin WHEREAS, the Town of Hudson has adopted amendments to its zoning ordinance as shown on the attached copy of the minutes of the Special Hearing to Amend Zoning Ordinance of June 27, 1991, paragraphs two and three; and WHEREAS, Section 60.62(3), Wisconsin Statutes, states that in counties having a county zoning ordinance, no town zoning 1 ordinance or amendment of a zoning ordinance is effective unless approved by the county board; and WHEREAS, St. Croix County has a county zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee has reviewed the proposed amendments and recommends they be approved; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the amendments to the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance as shown on the attached copy of the minutes of the Special Hearing to Amend Zoning Ordinance of June 27, 1991, are hereby approved. Dated this loth day of September, 1991. Offered by:Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE Thomas Dorsey Linda L. Luckey Wm. L. Oemichen Emergency Resolution #32 91 : Authorizing Recovery of 1990 Home Health Revenue from General Fund. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Bailey introduced Human Services Director John Borup who explained during the year of 1990 collections for Home Health care far exceeded expectations which resulted in $127,538 returned to the General Fund. The 1992 budget request for Home Health is $39,000 and if the $127,538 is returned it would offset the request and the balance would be used for other Human Services programs. Supr. Malick questioned how this differentiates from reimbursements to the Sheriff's Department which go into the General Fund. Supr. Stephens explained the Sheriff's funds are anticipated revenues to reduce their budget and in this situation the collections were not anticipated. Borup stated money kept within the program improves the incentive for collections. Roll call vote: 20 yes, 7 no. Motion carried. EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECOVERY OF 1990 HOME HEALTH REVENUES FROM GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE COUNTY ALLOCATION TO HUMAN SERVICES HOME HEALTH Resolution 32 (91) Whereas, the County Board has authorized the provision of Home Health services since 1967; and Whereas, the Human Services Baord expects these services to be provided efficiently and with user fees charged to patients; and Whereas, in the lat two years, efforts to collect user fees have increased, resulting in reduced cost to the county (1991 allocation $106,884 less than 1990); and Whereas, year end surplus revenues of $127,538 were returned to the General Fund at the end of 1990. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Croix Board of Supervisors authorize the return of 1990 Home Health funds to Human Services so these monies can be applied to future Home Health budgets, further reducing county funding. Dated this loth day of September, 1991. Offered by: St. Croix County Human Services Board NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE Karen L. Bailey Len Nyland Patrick Becker Herbert Rebhan 2 George Sinclear Emergency Resolution #33 91 : Opposing Draft WLCS 4265/1 Highway Salt Tax. Motion to approve opposition by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Grant. Highway Committee Chair Hop explained the DNR wishes to implement a $3 per ton fee on salt used by counties for winter maintenance. Krizek believes this proposal is based on a movement in Madison to ban use of salt. Motion to oppose Draft WLCS carried. RESOLUTION NO. 33 (91): DRAFT WLCS 426/1 HIGHWAY SALT TAX PROPOSAL WHEREAS, there is pending legislation, specifically referred to as Draft WLCS 426/1, commonly referred to as a Highway Salt Tax Proposal. WHEREAS, this proposal would tax the Counties $3.00 on every ton of salt used for winter maintenance. WHEREAS, this proposal would also tax any municipality and the state on every ton of salt used for their winter maintenance as well. WHEREAS, this proposal would inflict additional expense on the local county tax burden of $6,000 to $10,000 per year. WHEREAS, this proposal does not provide reimbursement of this tax for highway purposes and is therefore an in appropriate use of highway user fees. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors oppose this proposal and express their opposition via this resolution. Passed and adopted this loth day of September 1991. St. Croix County Highway Committee NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE Roger Rebholz Charles Grant George Hop Robert Draxler George Sinclear Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek and Finance Director Rich Loney have been working on the 1992 budget. Recommendations will be made to the Finance Committee who in turn will make policy decisions. Krizek believes a zero mill rate is attainable. The County evaluation grew $121 million which is the highest in western Wisconsin. This allows for an additional $670,000 to be used for wages, fringes and operations. Risk Manager Bill Husbands is checking on the State repairing Watershed Dam #1 and also discovered county employees driving State and Federal vehicles are not covered by county liability. Mileage will be increased for use of personal vehicles. The Evaluation Team will be meeting at 9:00 a.m., September 25 to consider upgrades for non represented positions. Interested County Board members are invited to attend. The WI Employment Relations Commission has ruled two data processing positions are to be included in the Union. Victim Witness Report: Public Protection Chair Linda Luckey introduced Ann Gustafson, Victim Witness Coordinator. Gustafson reported on attending the National Organization for Victim Assistance in Anaheim, CA which was attended by 800 participants 3 world-wide. She described the educational and informational workshops and stated the Conference was an "enormous lifter." Gustafson invited Supervisors to stop in her office and said she is also available to speak to groups. There is a display in the lobby which explains the Victim Witness program. Gustafson is currently President of the State Victim Witness Organization. Supervisors asked questions relating to how the Victim Witness program actually works. Thank you from the Chair and applause by Board. Government Center Update: Brian Larson, Architect with Owen Ayers announced the advertisement for bids on the new Government Center would be September 25 and 26. Bids are due on October 29th and will be opened at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board room. The County Board will consider the bids at a November meeting. Supr. Malick requested a show of hands of who favored TV monitoring for security in the parking lot. About one-third of the Supervisors approved monitoring. Following the morning break, the County Board was recessed and the Public Hearing on the Final Supervisory District Plan was called to order. Redistricting Chair Kinney stated this hearing is required by State Statutes and he presented background information on the current census and population distribution in St. Croix County. During Redistricting Committee meetings requests for changes were considered; concurrences were made when possible. Motion by Vice Chair Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to close public hearing. Carried. Chair Peterson thanked Ellen Denzer and the Planning Dept. for their help. Supr. Kinney thanked Chair Peterson, the Redistricting Committee and Ellen Denzer for their cooperation and efforts. Applause by Board. Resolution #34 91 : Adopting Final County Supervisory District Plan. Motion to adopt by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Cox. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Carried unanimously. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL COUNTY SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 34 (91) St. Croix County, Wisconsin WHEREAS, section 59.03(3)(b), Wisconsin Statutes, requires each county board to adopt in 1991 a final supervisory district plan, numbering each district; and WHEREAS, the Redistricting Committee recommends the adoption of Committee Plan 69; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on Committee Plan 69 has been held; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that Committee Plan 69 is hereby adopted as the final supervisory district plan for St. Croix County; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors file a certified copy of the final supervisory district plan with the Secretary of State; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Redistricting Committee is hereby discharged with thanks for its work on the districting project. 4 Dated this loth day of September, 1991. Offered by: REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE Bernard E. Kinney John Bradley George W. Sinclear Arthur Jacobson Charles Grant Walter Cox Rules and Regulations: General Services Committee Chair Art Jacobson reported the committee is working on Resolutions and Ordinances being submitted on a timely basis and revisions in Committee structure. The General Services Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m., Sept. 23 and any input from Supervisors will be welcome. Also discussed will be committee make-up for Board of Adjustments. Legislative Report: Representative Al Baldus explained cost controls, of which he is not in favor, were not part of the budget consideration because the budget can be line item vetoed. Baldus is willing to help collect county sales tax from neighboring states when purchases are made by Wisconsin residents. Krizek requested help in removing the catalog sales exemption which results in the loss of county sales tax revenue. Baldus plans to meet with different county departments and corresponding committee chair in order to better understand the functions of county government. In regard to the State budget Baldus stated the Governor's first budget was never seriously considered and the budget which was passed by both Houses was completely restructured. However, Governor Thompson made 457 line item vetoes and these will be addressed by the Legislature in October. After questions by Supervisors, Chair thanked Representative Baldus. Applause by Board. Vice Chair Bailey announced the Inter -Governmental Council will be meeting on the topic of Taxes at the Courthouse, September 23, 7:00 p.m. Representatives Baldus and Harsdorf will be attending. Supr. Oemichen and Vice Chair Bailey represent the County Board of Supervisors on this Council on a voluntary basis. Government Center Committee Report: Committee Chair Malick reported the committee has requested the Highway Dept. construct a temporary access road to the site on the Boody property. $15,000 had been budgeted for pre -construction work and a road is needed for construction firms to view the site in order to place bids. Supr. Sinclear objected to any road access before the Supervisors voted on building the new Center. Supr. Hop feels we should go ahead with this access road which would be built on County property. Supr. Dorsey made a motion that no money be spent until the Board approves the site but this was ruled out of order by the Chair. Ratification of Courthouse Union Contract: Steve Weld, labor lawyer for the county reviewed the contract which calls for 3%-1% wage increase for three years and reclassifications for several employees. Weld stated there is an upward settlement pattern for 1992 and recommended the Board to accept this final offer. 5 Motion by Vice Chair Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to ratify the Courthouse Union contract. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Carried unanimously. The Law Enforcement Union is the only group remaining to be settled. Second Legislative Report: Representative Sheila Harsdorf stated she doesn't agree with all the line item vetos but believes a reasonable budget is in place. Harsdorf continued that people want control on government spending and not to expect a great deal in property tax relief; average will be $140. Money has been approved for replacement of Willow Falls dam and repair of the Mounds dam. The Nike site will not be used for the Challenge Incarceration program due to on -site contamination. Reps. Baldus, Harsdorf and Senator Berndt will attend a public meeting on the Nike site on September 19 at the Roberts Park Building. Supr. Oemichen praised Rep. Harsdorf for her statement in which she said we cannot always rely on gambling money to fund state government. Oemichen also commented the state can set levy limits but the final responsibility rests with local governments and citizens. Chair thanked Rep. Harsdorf. Applause by Board. Farmland Preservation: Clerk announced the Land Conservation Committee had approved some applications to be forwarded to the State but the required paperwork was not complete. Mileage and Per Diem: Total for August 1991 was $7,993.25. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop. Carried. Announcements: Supr. Dorsey announced the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee will be meeting, September 11, 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse to discuss policy changes and Ordinance amendments. Any Supervisor interested is welcome to attend. No correspondence has been received. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. c . v Richard B. Peterson, Chair Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk State of Wisconsin County of St. Croix I, Sue E. Nelson, County Clerk in and for said county, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinances and Resolutions are true and correct copies of the original record on file in the County Clerk's office. They were adopted by the County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held September 10, 1991. Sue E. Nelson County Clerk, St. Croix County ROLL CALL VOTE ON TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM GENERAL FUND TO HOME HEALTH CARE: 20 voted yes, 7 voted no including Linda Luckey, n Bernard Kinney, Clarence Malick, Herbert Barker, Wm. Oemichen, Charles Grant and George Menter. ROLL CALL VOTE ON ADOPTING FINAL COUNTY SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PLAN: 27 yes, 0 no. ROLL CALL VOTE ON RATIFICATION OF COURTHOUSE UNION CONTRACT: 27 yes, 0 no. 7