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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Board 09-21-1993AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 21, 1993 9:00 A.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman_ Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Ruwal Freese, United Methodist Church New Richmond PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Proclamation Stating 1993 the Year of Public Health Nursing Date of Next Session: October 19, 1993 October 26, 1993 (Budget Hearing) APPOINTMENT: Supervisor in District 23 - John Breault ,REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LLEGISLATIVE REPORT GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE �`� 1. Approval l o f Any y Expenditures Over $50,000 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. Resolution Accepting Offer on the 1900 Courthouse * 2. Resolution Accepting St. Highway/Railroad Grade Crossing Improvements Department Head Reports 11:15 A.M. Parks Department and Library 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 September 21, 1993 Meeting called to order by Chair Peterson at 9:00 a.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Pastor Ruwal Freese, United Methodist Church, New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 26 present, 4 absent - Boche, Nyland, Luckey and Jacobson (all excused) and 1 vacancy. Jacobson is representing St. Croix County at the Wisconsin Counties Convention. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve the August minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt the agenda. Carried. Announcements: Proclamation Declaring 1993 the Year of Public Health Nursing. Human Services Director John Borup read the proclamation and showed two short videos developed for promotion of Public Health Nursing. Public Health Nursing Director Barbara Nelson invited Supervisors to the Public Health Open House on October 4, 10:00 to 5:00. She also showed the plaque received by Public Health for their promotion efforts in 1992. St. Croix County was one of five counties to receive this award. Dates of the next meeting is October 19 and the Budget Hearing is scheduled for October 26, both starting at 9:00 a.m. Appointment: Supr. O'Connell introduced John Breault who was recommended by Hudson City Mayor Thomas Redner for the District 23 Supervisor position. Breault is a member of the Hudson City Council and serves on the Finance and Public Works Committees. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve this appointment. Carried. Breault said he is impressed with the Board and their keeping within budget limits. He is willing to learn and serve with pride. Oath of Office was given by Clerk Nelson. Applause by Board. There are now 27 members present. Resolution #29 (93): Requesting WI Central Limited Railroad Co. to Make Railroad Grade Crossing Improvements. Motion by Supr. Neumann, 2nd by Supr. King to adopt. Highway Committee Chair Hop introduced Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly who explained this resolution requests the WI Central Limited Railroad Co. make improvements at four designated crossings at their expense. This gives them a priority list of work to be completed in 1994. These improvements will improve the safety of the crossings. Motion carried. Administrative Coordinator: Finance Committee Chair Stephens requested discussion on the extension of Carmichael road under this report. Stephens referred to Hudson Schools Superintendent Dr. Ron Berndt's letter requesting extension of Carmichael Rd. to County Trk. A for the safety of 1000 middle school students. Stephens requested input from Supervisors regarding building of the road, using budgeted contruction funds or borrowing money for this project. Discussion followed. Chair Peterson suggested the County Finance and Highway Commit- tees, Town of Hudson, City of Hudson and Hudson School Board meet jointly to discuss this issue. John Krizek indicated Administration is ready to turn over the 1994 budget to the Finance Committee on September 27th. The operating expenses budget is $9,036,056 at a 4.90 mill rate and the debt service payment of $1,249,614 at a mill rate of .64 meets the 5.54 mill rate and complies with State law. Total amount to levy is $10,285,670. Krizek noted Department Heads and Committees deserve credit for team budgeting within the 5.54 mill rate. No county levy is requested for Home Health Care or the Nursing Home. The Nursing Home census is 127 with five on a waiting list (admission is based on quota of males and females). The 1994 budget does not include: funding for ash monofill, wage increases, Carmichael road construction, or Communication equipment. Supr. Sinclear advised the weigh scale on I-94 cost $2 1/2 mil- lion to build and is staffed by only four employees and therefore is open for limited hours. Sinclear recommended writing to the State to encourage more staffing to allow for being open more hours and increasing the revenues from fines. Supr. Giese con- curred. Chair referred this to the Highway Committee to develop a resolution for the October session. Krizek said the delinquent tax amount is higher but 1/3 of this is due to the $800,000 owed by the Dog Track. Resolution #30 (93): Authorizing Sale of 1900 Courthouse. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Finance Committee Chair Stephens explained we have had problems with compatible use from past offers. This offer is for $100,000 and should meet with City of Hudson zoning requirements. David Tank, who made the offer to purchase, spoke to let the Board and community know he plans to keep the integrity and historic aspect of the building intact. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Carried. Government Center Report: Chair Malick is waiting for blue prints and costs for correcting boiler and air conditioning problems, and solutions for electrical problems before calling the next Building Committee meeting. Committee Reports: Planning and Development: Chair Dorsey called on Supr. Oemichen for an update on the County Economic Development Corporation. Oemichen listed the following municipalities who have voted to participate: Cities of Glenwood City, Hudson, New Richmond and River Falls; Villages of Baldwin, Deer Park, Hammond, Somerset and Woodville; Towns of Baldwin, Cylon, Emerald, Glenwood, Ham- OA mond, Hudson, Pleasant Valley, Somerset, Springfield, Stanton, Troy and Warren.The Economic Development Board is pleased with this progress. Dorsey commented on the Public Hearing held on Nude Dancing which was well attended. Action on an Ordinance Prohibiting Nude Danc- ing will be on the October agenda. Supr. Draxler stated the First National Bank of Glenwood City would like to have a person serve on the County Economic Develop- ment Committee. Supr. Oemichen will relay this message. Waste Management: Chair Becker told of maintenance problems at the Incinerator. Only one burner is running at this time and rather than by-passing garbage, ARR is storing garbage in unap- proved containers more than a 24 hour period. The County has served a violation notice and is requesting the ash be tested. Becker also stated the Recycling Specialist position is still being requested by the Waste Management Committee. In answer to Supr. Bailey's question concerning the County losing money from the garbage haulers, Corporation Counsel Timmerman explained the haulers are going elsewhere and it is difficult to keep track of billing them. The Solid Waste staff has studied this problem and recommends notifying ARR they are in default of the contract. This protects the County in paying only what ARR is burning and not the total of by-passed garbage. Pollution control problems exist also. Personnel: Chair Bradley said contract language proposals have been exchanged with the Law Enforcement Union. Proposals from the other three unions have been received. Bradley assured the Board the Personnel Committee would negotiate vigorously on the County's behalf. The Mediation/Arbitration process is still in effect and if this process is used, the arbitrator uses area comparables for wage settlements. Oral Reports: Reports were given by County Librarian Maureen Farrell and Parks Director Joe Grant. Farmland Preservation: No applications received. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. King to approve total for August, 1993 of $8,067.43. Carried. Correspondence: A thank you for the memorial in memory of Herman Jensch was read. Clerk read letter from Andersen Window Corpora- tion thanking the Board for using their products in the Govern- ment Center. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair Sue E. Nelson, County Clerk St. Croix County Board of Supervisors