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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-08-1991AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 8, 1991 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Father Robert Urban, St. John's Catholic Church, Glenwood City PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: October 22, 1991 - 9:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS: Library Board - Ethel McLaughlin OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and Ordinances) mil. Government Center Update t2. Ordinance Recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land from from Exclusive Agriculture to Ag. Residential, Dennis A. Johnson, Town of Stanton J,�. Rules and Regulations Discussion on Committee Restructuring NEW BUSINESS 1. Administrative Coordinator's Report Legislative Report 11:00 A.M. 3. Request for Out of State Travel 4. Communication Center Update (Possible Action) -Linda Luckey 11:30 A.M. EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS Resolution Commending Youth and Volunteers in the 4-H program. 9:30 A.M. FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Per Diem for County Board Supervisors 1992-1994 Term 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 8, 1991 Chair Peterson called the Board of Supervisors to order at 9:10 a.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Father Robert Urban, St. John's Catholic Church, Glenwood City gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: 30 members present, 1 absent - Vice Chair Bailey arrived at 9:20 a.m. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Grant to approve the September minutes. Carried. Announcements: Chair noted two ETN's scheduled for October 16 and 28 from 2:30 to 3:50 p.m. on the topic of Recycling in the 901s. He urged Supervisors to attend one of these sessions at either the Extension Office in Baldwin or the Health Center at New Richmond. Supervisors are to notify Jim Janke or County Clerk it they plan to attend. Chair announced the Senior Citizen Dance at the Red Rooster on October 12 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. sponsored by the Office on Aging. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to amend the agenda by adding #5 under New Business - Discussion only on Stray Voltage Reported at County Farm. Motion by Stephens, 2nd by Sinclear to amend this further by adding "in closed session." Corporation Counsel Timmerman advised it is possible to add an item to the agenda but it should be of an emergency nature and indicated this could be addressed next month. Supr. O'Connell stated Supervisors should attend the Human Services Board meeting on October 10 at which time this topic will be discussed in closed session. Supr. Malick replied he cannot attend the meeting on Thursday and feels discussing this now could prevent a suit being filed and expensive litigation fees. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to,table this discussion until the October 22 County Board Budget Session. Carried. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt the agenda. Carried. Appointment: Chair appointed Ethel McLaughlin to a second three year term on the Library Board. Motion to approve by Vice Chair Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Hop. Carried. Resolution #35 91 : Commending Youth and Volunteers in the 4-H Program. Ann Ewoldt, 4-H Youth Agent along with five Jr. Leaders gave a presentation centered on National 4-H Week October 6 - 12. The Jr. Leaders distributed carmel corn to Supervisors and staff. Ms. Ewoldt reported on 1992 4-H goals and new program plans. She read the Resolution which was then signed by the Supervisors. Chair Peterson and Ag. and Extension Education Committee Chair Vern Dull participated in a 4-H ribbon cutting ceremony for the new youth programs. Supr. Willink complimented Ewoldt on the well -organized 4-H Leaders Banquet held October 7. Chair Peterson thanked Ann and the Jr. Leaders for their presentation. Applause by Board. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to adopt Resolution #35. Carried. Government Center Update: Chair Malick said specs for the bids are advertised and bids received will be opened at 7;00 p.m. on October 29 in the County Board room. Supr. Barker asked if consideration was being given to building in phases and what is planned for the three buildings presently in the Courthouse complex. Malick stated the Committee is not responsible for sale of the present complex; the Committee's assignment was to design a complex for all offices presently located in Hudson. Supr. Oemichen reiterated his past request for a breakdown on different sections of the new Government Center in terms of cost. Oemichen would prefer some alternate choices rather than a yes or no vote. Supr. Bradley alluded to many options down the road including the possible sale of the New Richmond complex. Ordinance #289 91 : Rezoning from Ex. Agriculture to Ag. Residential for Dennis A. Johnson, Town of Stanton. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Carried. Rules and Regulations: General Services Chair Jacobson referred to the chart on restructuring of County Board Committees. The proposal calls for eight standing committees and an executive committee composed of County Board Chair, Vice Chair as a non voting member and chairs of the eight committees. Comments and questions were entertained by Supervisors. Jacobson stated the restructuring is in the early planning stage and urged Supervisors to share their ideas and questions with the General Services Committee. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek outlined the 1992 budget process. Finance Director Loney, Personnel Director Debra Kathan and Krizek work as a team to present a preliminary budget to the Finance Committee. After their refinement, the Finance Committee now submits the 1992 budget to the Supervisors. Property tax levy is $9,466,319; increased evaluation of $121 million allows for a budget increase of $674,048. The mill rate of 5.54 remains the same as the last three years. Krizek distributed information from Tom Janssen, Department of Revenue explaining the distribution of increased evaluation. Land improvement totaled $97,200,000; new structures equaled $67,014,600 and increased utility (subdivisions) was $11,805,000. The remainder of the evaluation was derived from economic adjustment and increased property evaluation. Krizek reported $720,000 has been set aside for the capital improvement fund for the Government Center. The funding of the HMO health insurance at 100% rather than 125% resulted in an K estimated savings of $187,000. The Law Library will now be in a separate budget account and will include books for District Attorney, Circuit Court, Clerk of Court and Corporation Counsel. $18,570 is budgeted this year. Supr. Malick asked about Public Health Nursing services for parochial schools. Corporation Counsel office has advised private schools should be charged the same rate as public schools and this will be implemented by the Human Services Board effective Jan. 1, 1992. There is presently about $7 million in the general fund but Krizek pointed out a good balance is required for a health insurance reserve fund, tax redemption certificates, possible litigation expense and for cash flow. The Contingency Fund is budgeted for $75,000 in 1992. The Evaluation Committee is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., October 9. Members of the committee are: Rich Loney, John Borup, John Krizek, Supervisor Karen Bailey and Debra Kathan. This committee determines any changes in upgrades for non represented employees. Supervisors are welcome to attend. Chair Peterson recognized former Supervisor Ross Pierson. Applause by Board. Out of State Travel: Ag. and Extension Chair Dull requested permission for 4-H Youth Agent Ann Ewoldt to participate in an Iowa Family Service Conference on October 24th. State of Iowa will pay her mileage. Motion to approve by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Carried. Chair noted the First Reading on Per Diem for County Board Supervisors has been referred to the General Services Committee along with the idea the budget was set on a status quo basis. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr Willink, 2nd by Supr. Nelson to approve the following applications to the State: Wm. and Ruth Rosendal, Town of Emerald; Lenertz Farms, Town of Kinnickinnic; Richard Derrick, Town of Richmond. Carried. Motion by Supr. Willink, 2nd by Supr. Dull to approve the denial for Edna Atwood as recommended by the Land Conservation Committee. The Atwood property is within a residential area. Carried. Committee Reports: Personnel Committee Chair Draxler reported reaching a tentative agreement with Law Enforcement. Ratification of contract may be on the October 22 agenda. Chair Peterson reported on both the Wisconsin Counties conference and the Governor's Emergency Government Conference. Supervisors Bradley, Malick, Oemichen and Vice Chair Bailey shared comments regarding speakers and workshops at the Wisconsin Counties Conference September 15 - 18. 3 Communication Center Update: User Board Chair Linda Luckey advised that equipment in the Emergency Communication Center needs to be replaced in the near future. The equipment is old and prone to breakdowns and parts are either difficult to obtain or no longer available. Luckey stated a new or larger dispatch center is needed and the User Board would prefer the location to be in the new Government Center. However, if the Center is not built, an alternate location will be necessary. Communications Director Bruce Brantner cited radio communication problems such as poor coverage in Town of Somerset and areas of New Richmond, Glenwood City, River Falls, Baldwin and Woodville. Dispatchers have to repeat ambulance and fire calls to get the message across. The present equipment was purchased in 1979 and discontinued in 1980 and presently there is radio and channel overload. A supplemental three phone system is utilized at a cost of $602 per month. Brantner invited Supervisors to visit the Communications Center and introduced Mr. Montgomery. Ward Montgomery, Registered Professional Radio Engineer, was hired by the County in 1989 for an analysis of our communications equipment. Montgomery stated he was instrumental in placement of county microwave equipment on the NSP King Tower for a savings of $700 per month. He indicated the equipment purchased in 1979 was a "going out of business sale" and $1 1/2 million would be needed to upgrade the communications equipment and also recommended mobile data terminals for each squad car to improve efficiency. Supr. Luckey said the communications equipment is a separate project from the Government Center but there could be a possibility of combining the projects as one bonding issue. Krizek advised the fixed costs such as brokerage fee, bond rating and bond agent expenses could be combined for both bond issues. Krizek also advised regarding the possibility of borrowing from the State Trust Fund for the Communications equipment upgrade. Motion by Supr. Malick to set a cap of $1 1/4 million on new equipment excluding real estate costs. No second. Supr. Brown commented this was an informational presentation only and no motion should be needed today. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to set a cap of $1 million excluding real estate costs for new equipment at the Emergency Communication Center. Motion defeated. Mileage and Per Diem: Total for September, 1991 was $8,250.83. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to approve. Carried. No correspondence was received and there were no further announcements. Waste Management Report: Chair Willink called on Solid Waste Coordinator George Hayducsko who reported 76.8% of the municipalities have now supported the county as being the 4 responsible unit. Some municipalities have not yet reported but are leaning toward county as responsible unit. Hayducsko feels 80 to 85% would be a more comfortable level of support. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Malick. Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 5