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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 01-19-1993AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 19, 1993 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Ker Yang, United Methodist Church Hammond ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation for Heart Month Date of Next Session: March 16, 1993 APPOINTMENTS: REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE 1. Approval of Any Expenditures Over $50,000 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Eliminating the Lawn Sprinkling System OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) 1. Appreciation to Eldon Bader 9:45 P.M. Department Head Reports 1. County Clerk 2. Finance Director Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session January 19, 1993 Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The meeting had been properly published and guests and press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Pastor Ker Yang, United Methodist Church, Hammond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: 22 present, 9 absent including Draxler, King, Becker, Bradley, Giese, Bailey, Kinney, Nyhagen, Sinclear (all excused) Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to approve the December 1992 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to adopt the agenda. Carried. Date of next session is March 16, 1993 (no meeting in February). Announcments: Chair announced the funeral arrangements for former Supervisor Gerald Wallace. The St. Croix County Conservation Awards dinner is set for Thurs- day, January 28, 7:00 p.m. at the Coachman. Honored will be Conservation Farmer winner James Stringer, Town of Cady and student winners of poster and speaking contests. Supervisors are welcome to attend. Supr. O'Connell noted the Foster Care Forum scheduled for 7:00 p.m., January 19 at the Health Care Center. Board members are invited. Clerk Nelson read the Proclamation signed by County Board Chair Peterson observing February 1993 as Heart Month. Chair thanked Supr. Malick for his efforts on behalf of Heart Month. Library Board Chair Nyland introduced the new County Librarian Maureen Farrell. Ms. Farrell is thanked the Board for the oppor- tunity to work in St. Croix County and noted she is pleased with the cooperation and support of County Board, County staff, Li- brary Board and staff. Applause from Board. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek stated the QI team will meet February 2nd to learn how to use Deming principals in de- veloping a policy on attendance at conferences, conventions and training sessions. Suprs. Kinney and Bailey are QI team members. Supr. Jensch asked to be added also. Rotary Clubs from Hudson and New Richmond have agreed to help with Operation Helping Hands. This program deals with commodi- ties from trucks found to be overweight at the Weigh Scale. These companies can choose to donate these commodities to St Croix County. Assisting with this project are the Highway Department and Human Services. Food is given to food shelves, nursing homes and Senior Centers. 1 The Transition Team has been meeting to implement plans for the move to the new Government Center. The plan calls for the Sher- iff's Department, Office on Aging and Patrol Office to move the a,. week of May 19th and the remaining offices to move the week of May 24th. The team has discussed the involvement of employees in the move giving consideration to possible injuries and claims. Personnel from the Corrections Center will be utilized. Krizek reported the $20.8 million the State of Wisconsin is receiving from the Federal Government will not be distributed to the counties for foster care costs. Instead, the money will placed in the State budget for the State's 1993-94 payments to counties. The Human Services board has passed a resolution opposing this. A Legislative meeting with area Legislators is set for 7:30 a.m., February 1 at the Coachman Supper Club near Baldwin. Supervisors are welcome to attend or give: any concerns or input to Adminis- trative Committee Chair Jacobson or Krizek. Supr. Boche be- lieves the County Board should approve all planned discussions with the Legislators. Krizek met with John Berglund, buyer of the 1900 Courthouse and nearby residents. Residents are opposed to having the Courthouse become a hotel or inn. Wisconsin law states liquor cannot be served within 300 feet of a church so that problem is solved. The Berglunds' choices are to have either 14 bed inn and leave the old courtroom as a conference room or use the courtroom to make an 18 bed inn in which case he would request a lower pur- chase price. Krizek made it clear the County has no intention of operating the Courthouse as a public building using taxpayers' money. Some residents would prefer to have it demolished. St. Croix County ranked 1814 in City and State 2000 the exclusive listing of the country's largest 2,000 units of government ranked by gross revenues. The $25,980 revenue distributed for services in St. Croix County indicates a strong economic growth. Appreciation to Eldon Bader: Chair stated the Board's appreca- tion to Eldon Bader for his 13 years of service as the St. Croix County Veteran's Service Officer. Bader urged continued strong support of the Veteran's Service Office as veterans in this county receive between $7 and $9 million a year in benefits. Suprs. Stephens, O'Connell and Malick commended Bader on his fine efforts. Chair called a morning break so Supervisors could thank Bader personally. Government Center: Chair Malick indicated there were no change orders over $50,000. Architect Brian Larson gave a progress report noting finishing work including carpet was being done on the second floor. Next in line is first floor, ground floor and then the jail. Larson has been meeting with staff on determining furniture needs. An attempt is being made to reuse as much exist- ing furniture as possible. A ground floor area will be provided for refinishing furniture; upholstering will be done off site. K Supr. Oemichen asked if the payment for moving the Judges' walls had been settled. Malick replied this is not yet resolved. Sprinkler System: The City of Hudson is assessing $68,000 for water sprinkling using a 2 inch meter and 9 sillcocks. Supr. Malick said the Building Committee recommends removing the sprin- ling system, meter and 6 sillcocks for an additional savings of $18,000. Brian Larson recommended watering a 20 foot strip of grass along the perimeter road and not totally eliminating the sprinkler system. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Boche to remove the lawn sprinkling system and leave 3 sillcocks of 3/4 inch size. Dis- cussion on neccesity of watering four acres, using natural water, drought -resistant plants and shrubs, consideration of tax payers' money, planting of trees, and making the lawn project innovative and educational. Supr. Jensch stated he believed water was plentiful and if the decision is reversed later, it would cost much more to install the sprinkling system. Roll call vote: 16 yes, 6 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Hayducsko, 2nd by Supr. Neumann to reconsider the motion and leave six sillcocks. Supr. Stephens suggested the Building Committee check with the City of Hudson on cost to the county of leaving six sillcocks and postpone action until March. Hayducsko and Neumann withdrew their motion. Discussion on Resolution Regarding Register of Deeds• A resolu- tion authorizing the Register of Deeds to enter into contracts and furnish copies of daily recordings and filings was not re- ceived by the County Clerk's office to be placed on the agenda. Planning and Development Chair Dorsey requested this be consid- ered an emergency resolution. Register of Deeds Jim O'Connell said this resolution would allow an Abstract Company owner who recently purchased another company and needs to update many records to contract for this service. This contracting would be available to other clientele also. Chair Peterson ruled this resolution is not an emergency and action will be taken in March. Oral Reports: The newly adopted St. Croix County Rules and By- laws now calls for oral reports rather than a written annual report. Reports were given by County Clerk Sue Nelson and Fi- nance Director Rich Loney. Other departments are scheduled throughout the year. Committee Reports: Planning and Development: Chair Dorsey called on County Planner Ellen Denzer to display the new County Recreational Map. Denzer noted the new map was produced through the efforts of the Plan- ning Department, County Clerk Sue Nelson and Extension Resource Agent, James Janke. Copies were available for Supervisors and will be distributed to various tourist centers and Chambers of Commerce. 3 Highway Committee: Chair Hop indicated two meetings had been held with the City of Hudson, Town of Hudson and Highway Depart- ment regarding plans for extension of Carmichael Road to County Trunk A. The latest recommendation is to use the route via Dorwin road. The Highway Department received the bid for a DNR project installing rip-rapp along the Willow River for four to six weeks. Aa. and Extension: Chair Dull reported Extension Home Economist Mary Lestrud has returned to work after her December leave. Supr. Boche asked what policy has been determined in regard to conflict of interest. Administration Committee Chair Jacobson said the committee has been working on this and a proposal will be available in March. Personnel: Vice Chair Nyland said this committee supports the Quality Initative program because it requires employee input. Supr. Malick questioned what the Paid Time Off concept involved. Krizek explained an employee's vacation, sick leave, and personal leave days are put into one bank and can be used at the employ- ee's discretion. There is a potential to buy back some days at the end of year, carry over to maximums or save days to use for health insurance payments upon retirement. The PTO program will be explained at the next Department Head meeting. Personnel Committee will address PTO at their March meeting. Waste Management: Chair Peterson said this committee is involved with Ash Monof ill plans and he will be appointing three citizen members to the committee. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Rebhan, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve total of $6,830.69 for month of December. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk read thank you letter from the family of DeWayne Stilley. Chair Peterson had received a letter from Town of Somerset Chair George Sinclear which asked the county to consider an Ordinance on the subject of nudity. Chair referred this request to the Public Protection Committee. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Bauer to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors e .r ��_ Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 4