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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 07-14-1993AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 14, 1993 7:00 P.M. Government Center ***ATTENTION*** Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson Bring in your budget book CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Supervisor Robert Boche PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: August 17,1993, 9:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS: REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 1. Dates for Department Head Meetings LEGISLATIVE REPORT GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE Ll:: 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) tvY. Resolution of Participation in and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program - Report by Economic Development Sub Committee 7:15 P.M. 7.,2--.- Resolution Authorizing Borrowing $750,000 from State Trust Fund for Emergency Communications Equipment NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) 1. Nrx�s�ng-Heme-Finane�e�-Repe��-ane�-Btt��eling-Repa��s-Neee2ee�-- Tem-e1eenne+l postponed until August meeting Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Rezoning Land from Ag to Ag-Residential Steve Skoglund Town of St. Joseph (2) 3. Ordinanco Amending —Chapter 17, Rezoning Land from Ag to Ag-Reside glund Town of Somerset 1 Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Rezoning Land from Ag to Ag-Residental Donald Anderson Town of Eau Galle L*-5. Resolution Accepting Bids and Authorizing Letting of Contracts for Emergency Communication Equipment Construction and Installation 7:45 P.M. L-*"6. St. Croix Waste -to -Energy Facility Update 8:30 P.M. * 7. Resolution Establishing 1994 Tipping Fees L,*48. Fair Board Beef Barn Addition 7:10 p.m. Department Head Reports 8:15 P.M. None scheduled this meeting. 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 Special Session July 14, 1993 Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Supervisor Robert Boche gave the invocation. Pledge of Alle- giance was recited. Roll call: 26 present, two absent -Suprs. Jerome Neumann and Len Nyland (both excused), one vacancy. Suprs. Judy Hayducsko and Tom O'Connell arrived later making 28 present. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve minutes with addition on page 3 regarding Economic Development Committee, "Supr. Malick observed that the mission and goals of this subcom- mittee have not yet been defined so the Board can approve them." Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Cox to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Announcements; Chair read resignation letter from former Supr. Herb Rebhan who has resigned due to moving from his district. Rebhan was thanked for his efforts and will be missed as a County Supervisor. Chair thanked Supr. Oemichen for conducting a Sexual Harassment Workshop for Human Services staff. This saved the county about $7,000 in hiring an outside company. Clerk Nelson distributed a sign up sheet for an 8 x 10" Board picture if Supervisors wished to purchase one for $3.75. Next session scheduled for August 17, 9:00 am. with the dedica- tion of the Government Center scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Addition to Beef Barn on Fairgrounds• Finance Chair Stephens explained there is no space for the increased number of beef exhibits so a pole type addition is needed on the beef barn. Finance Committee approved this at their special meeting. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve this beef barn addition. Kay Zwald, Fair Board Secretary, commented she had registered architect plans approved by DLIHR and an insurance liability release from building contractor, Milton Peterson, Jr. Cost of about $2000 will be paid from the Fair fund. Carried. Resolution #21 (93): Participation in and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program. Planning and Development Vice Chair Oemichen explained this resolution supports the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission's application to the Economic Development Administration for planning funds and grants if and when available. No county money is requested. Oemichen introduced Ken Heiser, President of the County Economic Development Committee, Ken McAdams from Forward Wisconsin, Lynn Nelson from WCRPC and Wayne Willink, board member of Dairyland Power. Supr. Bailey was granted permission to report also. Ken Heiser provided background information on the County Economic Development Committee whose original members appointed by Chair Peterson were: Heiser, City of Hudson; Dale Fern, Baldwin; Wm. Derrick, New Richmond; Len Nyland, River Falls; and Bill Oemi- chen, Town of Troy. Lynn Nelson was helpful in getting the group organized. Heiser pointed out what other counties are doing, why a county- wide organization has been formed to promote economic development and information on the proposed St. Croix Economic Development Corporation. He noted the impact of any development, even if it occurs in a neighboring community, always spreads beyond the single community in which it locates, therefore benefitting the the entire county. The mission of the St. Croix Economic Development Corporation is to encourage and assist economic development and capital invest- ment, to enhance tax base, to create jobs, and to assist busi- nesses in expansion, retention, and/or location within the eco- nomic development area. The Corporation plans to be funded by assessing each municipality and the county a per capita amount. Ken McAdams said Forward Wisconsin works as a team with other agencies to bring business expansion or relocation from out-of- state. Mailings, telemarketing and call trips are used to find prospects. McAdams said 60% of all prospects have interest in St. Croix County; therefore someone is needed to coordinate activities in the county. Supr. Bailey stated we must participate in Economic Development to increase the business tax base because this would lessen the reliance on residential property taxes. She urged approval of the Economic Development program. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt the Overall Economic Development Resolution. Discussion followed on participation or lack of it by municipalities, education on the necessity of economic development, using TIF revenues rather than per capita rate for funding and presentation to the Towns Associ- ation. County Planner Dave Fodroczi reminded Supervisors the resolution is a recommendation to West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning for local projects and identifies potential economic development activities. Inclusion of county projects does not commit any county funds. Supr. Oemichen noted this is a separate issue from funding the County Economic Development Corporation. This will be incorpo- rated into the budget process. He will continue sending the minutes of the Economic Development meetings. Applause by Board for the speakers' presentations. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. 2 Resolution #22 (93): Accepting Bids and Authorizing the Letting of Contracts for Emergency Communications Equipment Construction and Installation. Emergency Communications Chair Linda Luckey moved for adoption of the resolution, 2nd by Supr. Bauer. Luckey explained the Board had previously approved advertising for bids. Radio consultant Ward Montgomery reviewed the bids and those listed in the resolution were recommended. The bid for mobile data terminals was rejected due to the high cost. Funding of $1,393,626.19 is needed and a resolution to borrow from the State Trust Fund is on the agenda. Communications Director Bruce Brantner outlined details on the towers, microwave radio and two-way radio including console equipment. Discussion followed on life expectancy of new equipment, cost of annual debt service to the county, renting space on towers, any additional manpower needs. Supr. Hayducsko questioned why tower bid was listed at a higher cost than previous minutes. Luckey answered the increase was due to adverse soil conditions which required a $15,000 add on for structural improvements. Hayducsko thanked the Emergency Communications committee for their work on reviewing the bids. Roll call vote: 26 yes, 2 no. Motion carried to accept bids. Resolution #23 (93): Authorizing Borrowing of $750,000 from State Trust Fund for Emergency Communication Equipment. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt. Stephens read the entire resolution which calls for borrowing $750,000 for 10 years at 5% interest with payments beginning in 1995. The County may have to borrow again in 1994 to finish paying for emergency communication equipment. Roll call vote: 26 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Waste to Energy Update: Waste Management Chair Becker introduced Herb Zien from American Resource Recovery. Mr. Zien said a notice of violation of dioxin test had been received from DNR for tests taken in January and April. A 14/1000 of an ounce is al- lowed per year. The test would pass if calculated by the permit regulations of May, 1987. DNR used calculations from the most recent factors developed by U.S. EPA which caused the test to fail. The DNR is not going to enforce the violation and is going to revise the permit using LAER proposal for calculations. ARR testing is way below the maximum using these new draft rules. The bonding issue with the City of New Richmond will close on August 24. Supr. Jensch inquired about noise abatement and benefits to City of New Richmond from refinancing of bonds. Zien replied the City will get $75,000 upon closing. As soon as $50,000 is received, the noise factor will be abated by install- ing an accoustical barrier in the stack. 3 Supr. Oemichen expressed concern of increasing liability for county to have an ash monof ill. Perhaps in 20 years ash mono - fills will be declared illegal as land fills have been and this would create more liability. Zien reminded Supervisors there will be no vote on a monofill for two years or more. Resolution #24 (93)• Establishing 1994 Tipping Fees• Motion to adopt by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Jensch. Solid Waste Coordi- nator George Hayducsko explained the Solid Waste Committee felt if prices were increased, we might lose haulers to the competi- tion. Some haulers have indicated they would take waste to Sarona or Black River Falls. The distance is further but the tipping fee is less. Hayduscko also quoted from a DNR letter in regard to volume based fees. "Since St. Croix Co. does not collect solid waste itself or contract for collection of solid waste, we believe it is not required to institute a system of volume -based fees." This decision allows the County flexibility in Solid Waste management and not have to mandate volume based fees. Recommendation is to keep fee at $55 for in -county and $60 for out of county except in January, February and December (when volume of waste is low). Supr. Stephens stated ARR costs increases with the CPI, therefore costs will not be recouped and payment will come from the tax payer. Supr. Radosevich observed the county may lose garbage if fees are increased for 1994 and we would not meet our contract levels. We need to meet the market and economic situation and if we stay at same fees, hauling may increase. Supr. Sinclear commented those that create the garbage should pay for it and not raise hauler fees. Corporation Counsel Timmerman noted if the haulers challenged our license ordinance, we may have a problem. Roll call vote: 24 yes, 4 no. Motion carried. Ordinance #329 (93): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Steve Skoglund, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to approve. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to postpone zoning request for Steve and Vern Skoglund as Town of Somerset had not addressed the request. Motion carried. Ordinance #330 (93) Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residental for Donald Anderson, Town of Eau Galle. Motion to approve by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Motion carried. Government Center Update: Motion by Chair Malick, 2nd by Supr Hop to allow Building Committee to spend up to $40,000 to refur- bish furnishings. Supr. Oemichen asked if bids would come back to the County Board for approval. Malick answered no. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. 4 Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek announced Department Head meetings would be held the Friday following County Board. The informal Open House was a success with over 1500 people attending. Krizek thanked the Baord members who helped with the tours and the jailers who volunteered their time. The State Budget still includes a freeze on the mill rate for Counties. School and teachers will have a different formula. The HMO health insurance plan will increase $70 per employee and there are 440 employees on this plan. The 1994 budget will be a difficult task. The delinquent dog track taxes can barely be paid from the General Operations budget. Finance Chair Stephens said the mill rate freeze would return us to the 1992 level of spending. Twenty new positions have been requested at a cost of $600,000. The county may have to cut the level of services. Each committee must be committed to meeting the budget goal. The $360,000 increase in health insurance plus a possible $56,000 cost from no increase in the tipping fees will use up most of our increased evaluation. Krizek said Bethel Lutheran Church offered $25,000 for the Jail but the County would be responsible for tearing it down and putting in the parking lot. Some interest has been shown in the 1965 but no offers have been received for either Courthouse. Committee Reports: Highway: Chair Hop said construction is behind 3 to 4 weeks due to rain. County Trunk N is completed except for resurfacing. Nine and one-half miles of paving have been completed. Construc- tion of the salt shed on Hwy 128 is started. Human Servicees: Chair O'Connell said he will give the Nursing Home financial report at the August meeting. The census is 123. Finance: Chair Stephens thanked Supr. Krueger for his work on the Summary of County Department budgets categorizing them as mandatory, permissive or mixed (mandatory with additional serv- ices provided). Clerk Nelson will send the report to all Super- visors. Council on Aging: Supr. Boche noted the Hog and Chicken calling contest is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., July 23rd at the St. Croix County Fair. Supervisors were encouraged to participate. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Roquette to approve application of David and Debra Ovsak to the Land Conservation Committee. Carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. King to approve $7,794.09 for the month of June, 1993. Carried. Announcements: Supr. Dorsey displayed the plaque awarded to Supr. Dull for 15 years of service on the Ag. and Extension Committee. Chair read inscription which was signed by UW-Exten- 5 Sion Chancellor Pat Boyle. Applause by Board. Supr. Draxler announced Farm City Day will be held August 14 at the Dean and Mickey Teigen farm south of Glenwood City. Rides and parking will be available at the Fairgrounds. A dairy lunch will be served. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson noted two letters received from Representative Al Baldus in support of continuing the WI Land Information program and has authored a bill allowing burning of yard waste and other clean woody vegetative material. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bauer. Meet- ing adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk C.