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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 05-18-1993AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS May 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. Health Center Auditorium in New Richmond Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INNVOCATION: Father Charles Murphy, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Richmond PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: June 22, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. - Government Center APPOINTMENTS: �,REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR ,.LEGISLATIVE REPORT :'GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE 1. Approval of Any Expenditures Over $50,000 OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) 1'1,' Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Rezoning Land from Agriculture to Ag Residential Ruth Macciaroli/Jack Quist/Gene Mullikin Town of Stanton (No legal description available last month) NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) PY. Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Rezoning Land from Ag-Residential to Commercial Chris and Jeannette Lickness Town of Eau Galle 1 Resolution Supporting Development of a Public Boat Access on the St. Croix River REVISED t~T. Resolution Setting Goal of 5.54 Mill Rate for 1994 Budget 1,4: Resolution Proclaiming June as Dairy Month 5. Resolution Approving Sale of 1900 Courthouse *6. Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Rezoning Land from Ag-Ag 2 and Ag. to Ag-Residential Steve Halleen Town of Stanton *7., Hudson Township Ordinance.Amendment, Department Head Reports 8:15 P.M. �. Emergency Communication 12. Computer Services 4':} Surveyor Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Y, Adjournment 1 (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 May 18, 1993 Chair Peterson called the session to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Health Center in New Richmond. The meeting has been properly published; guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Father Charles Murphy, Immaculate Concep- tion Catholic Church, New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent - Tom O'Connell, Bill Radose- vich, Harman Jensch (all excused) Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Malick to approve the April minutes. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Roquette to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Announcements: Chair announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Corrections Center, New Richmond, is set for Monday, May 24, 1:00 P.M. Supervisors are invited to attend. Next meeting: is set for June 22, 7:00 p.m. at the Government Center. On Wednesday, July 14 a special session will be held at 7:00 p.m. to discuss financing of the new equipment for the Communications Center. John Krizek explained the bids are due June 17 and a Board decision on financing is needed by July 14 before the Legislature sets a possible freeze on mill rates. The State Trust Fund has raised the limit on borrowing to $750,000 per year with a 5% interest rate. This is a lower cost than municipal bonding as there would be a savings of at least $30,000 in agent fees. Administrative Coordinator: Krizek reported Courthouse staff is working on the move to the Government Center with enthusiasm and excitement. The LaBelle Company will provide 42 movers and six semi trucks to load on June 11 and move on June 12. A June 26th Open House is being coordinated by Treasurer Mary Jean Livermore and County Clerk Sue Nelson is planning the formal dedication on August 17. Regarding the sale of county buildings, the Board will act to- night on a Resolution to sell the 1900 Courthouse; there has been a serious inquiry on the 1965 Courthouse; some interest in the Hammond building and Bethel Church is interested in the Jail site for parking space. The Communications Center will not be moving until December or January; therefore the Jail cannot be torn down before then. Government Center Update• Chair Malick said the punch list has been drawn and is very short and concise for this large a build- ing. Arbitration has not been settled on five items: the Judges' chambers, the cabinets in Treasurer, Register of Deeds and Land Records offices and the evidence lockers in the Sher- iff's department. Cost of corrections is about $50,000. 1 Ordinance #326 (93): Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag. Residen- tial for Ruth Macchiaroli. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Dorsey explained the Board had approved this at the April meeting but no legal description was available. Motion carried. Ordinance #327 (93): Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Chris and Jeannette Lickness. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Motion carried. Resolution #13 (93): Supporting Development of a Public Boat Access on the St. Croix River. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd Supr. Boche to adopt. Marty Engel, Fishery Manager from DNR, explained the purpose of this resolution is to allow the DNR to explore possible sites for a public access with a reasonable or free access charge. The DNR has money to develop this plan but is short on manpower. If site plan is approved at a later date, the County would be expected to maintain and operate the access. Supr. Giese stated opposition to the resolution citing adminis- trative time needed by Parks Director Joe Grant; daily mainte- nance would be needed for trash, garbage and weeds and law offi- cers may also be needed at the ramp during busy times. Giese said the County does not need another program operating in the red. Supr. Draxler objected to cost of operations being on the tax roll. Suprs. Krueger and Kinney favored pursuing a site for public access. Following discussion and comments, motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to end debate. Show of hands: 17 yes, 8 no. Two-thirds vote required; motion defeated. Greg Warner from the St. Croix Sports Alliance and Conservation Clubs asked support for this plan in order to provide low cost access the the St. Croix River. Norm Rehder representing WI Conservation Congress and the Sports Alliance also spoke in favor of the public access and said this may be our last chance for another access on the lower St. Croix. Roll call vote: 23 yes, 5 no. Motion carried. Resolution #14 (93): Setting goal of 5.54 mill rate for 1994 Budget. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. King. Finance Committee Chair Stephens noted the County has met this goal the past five years. Finance Committee cannot do this alone; they must have cooperation from the Supervisors. Motion by Malick, 2nd by Neumann to amend by adding per diem for Super- visors shall remain at the same rate. This motion was ruled out of order. Supr. Boche asked about the plans for the money from the sale of the county buildings. Krizek replied it would be used to reduce the debt service. Motion carried. Resolution #15 (93): Designating June as Dairy Month. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Roquette. Motion carried. 2 Department Reports• Reports were given by Emergency Communica- tions Director Bruce Brantner, Computer Services Director Bruce Callen and County Surveyor Jim Rusch. Resolution #16 (93)• Approving Sale of 1900 Courthouse. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Stephens stated the Finance Committee recommends approval of sale to Steven and Barbara Payette for $195,000. Motion carried. Ordinance #328 (93)• Rezoning from A-2 to Agriculture and Agri- culture to A-2 for Stave Halleen. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Malick. Dorsey commented this rezoning had been approved previously but the boundary descriptions needed to be changed. Motion carried. Supr. Nyhagen abstained as he is surveying the property. Resolution #17 (93): Approving Amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Highway:- Chair Hop reported on the District 6 Highway Conference which consists of eight counties. Dan Fedderly was awarded the Commissioner of the Year plaque. Chair congratulated Fedderly. Fedderly noted this is not an individual effort but a team effort between Transportation Committee and the County Board. Applause by Supervisors. Mileage and Per Diem• Total for April, 1993 was $7,801.17. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Motion carried. Announcements: Supr. Boche expressed thanks from Supr. Jensch for the many get well wishes he received. Clerk Nelson thanked the Health Center staff for providing coffee and setting up the room. Krizek reminded Supervisors that new position requests need to be in by the June 22 Board meeting. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Hop. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 3