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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-21-1992AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BO Compiled by Chairman Richard B. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Lee Bundgus, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Oath of Office for County Board ROLL CALL: ARD Peterson Presbyterian Church, Baldwin of Supervisors - Judge Richards CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Observance Date of Next Session: May 19, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. APPOINTMENTS: Appointments by Chairman Peterson District 20 County Board Supervisor ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ELECTED COMMITTEES: -Chairman appoints two tellers for election of officers -Chairman will announce that the next order of business will be the election of a permanent Chairman of the Board for a 2-year term (per WI Statute 59.05) -Vice-Chairman will call for nominations from the floor -Upon the election of the County Board Chairman, who will take the Chair at this time, the Vice -Chair will be elected vl: Finance (5) ELECTION OF ELECTED COMMITTEES: Transportation (5) �- Public Protection (5) 14-- Resource and Education (5) REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR *LEGISLATIVE REPORT Representative Sheila Harsdorf 11:00 A.M. OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to.a committee at a previous meeting) Li,-.' Rules and Regulations A. Amendments to the County Board Rules and By -Laws NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolution, or other matters) 1. Granting Easements to the City of New Richmond for Utility Extensions 2. Resolution Proclaiming St. Croix County Victims' Rights Week 3. Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Priority Watershed Program 4. Resolution Approving Elected Officials Salaries - 1993-94 *5. Support for the Enactment Into Legislation of the Recommended Changes to Chapter 49 of the Wisconsin State Statutes Related to General Relief as Proposed by the Wisconsin Social Services Association *6. Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 of Land from Agriculture to Ag- Residential, Michael and Susan Riley, Erin Prairie Township *7. Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 of Land from Agriculture to Ag- Residential, Mark and Cynthia Duenow, Troy Township *$• ure tTownship Committee & Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence, 1 Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) 5. *LATEST ADDITIONS TO AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session April 21, 1992 Chair Peterson called the Board of Supervisors to order at 9:05 a.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation was silent meditation. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Oath of Office was given to Supervisors by Judge Richards. Roll call: 29 members present, 1 absent - Wally Cox (excused) and 1 vacancy. Motion to approve minutes of the March meeting by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop. Carried. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to amend the agenda adding a Referrals to Committee topic for discussion of proposed resolutions and referrals to appropriate committees. Chair asked to move the discussion on Rules and Regulations after appointments. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Malick to approve agenda as amended. Carried. Proclamation on Soil and Water Stewardship Week: Clerk Nelson read the proclamation for Soil and Water Stewardship Week April 26 to May 3rd. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Vice Chair Bailey. Carried. Next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 7:00 p.m. Appointments: Chair Peterson recommended Herb Giese to fill the vacancy in Supervisory District 20 in City of Hudson. Motion to approve by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Vice Chair Bailey. Carried. Oath of Office given to Supr. Giese by Judge Richards. Giese commented on his background and indicated his willingness to serve on the County Board. During the noon break Judge Richards accompanied by Suprs. Jensch and Becker drove the St. Croix Health Center to give the Oath of Office to Supr. Wally Cox. Rules and Regulations: Former Chair of General Services Art Jacobson presented amendments to the previously adopted Rules and By -Laws. Supr. Luckey expressed concern about sub committees reporting through another parent committee adding another level of bureaucracy. Luckey also thought description of committee make-up should be included for Council on Aging and Personnel. Jacobson advised the Administrative Committee could address these issues at future meetings and further amendments can always be made to the By -Laws. Supr. O'Connell believes sub committees should report through a parent committee in order to keep within the budget guidelines. Resolution #12 92 : To Amend County Board Rules and By -Laws. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Malick to adopt the 01. changes. Carried. Elections: Chair Peterson appointed Suprs. Pat Becker and Wm. Krueger as tellers and Suprs. Bernard Kinney and Richard King as reserve tellers. Corporation Counsel Timmerman outlined election procedures. A secret ballot (not initialed) eliminates grudges and avoids conflicts among Supervisors. Because there is a conflict in the statutes, Timmerman advised the County is under Administrative Home Rule and the Board has approved no initialed ballots in the Rules and By -Laws adopted in March. Motion by Stephens, 2nd by Oemichen to make nominations from the floor. Carried. Sixteen votes are needed for a majority vote in order to be elected to a committee. Chair: Vice Chair Bailey called for nominations for Chair. Supr. Stephens nominated Richard Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Jensch. Bailey called three times for nominations. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Stephens that the Clerk cast a unanimous ballot for Richard Peterson. Carried. Chair Peterson expressed his appreciation to the Supervisors. Vice Chair: Chair Peterson called for nominations. Supr. Oemichen nominated Karen Bailey; Supr. Sinclear nominated Art Jacobson. Supr. Malick moved to close nominations. Carried. Vote tally was Bailey - 10; Jacobson - 20. Jacobson is new Vice Chair. Finance Committee: Nominated were: Robert Stephens, Herman Jensch, Tom O'Connell, Wm. Krueger, Robert Boche, John Bradley, and Bernard Kinney. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Menter to close nominations. Carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to reconsider closing nominations. Carried. In the new Rule and By-laws the Chair is not an automatic member of the Finance Committee. Supr. Stephens nominated Richard Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Nominations were closed. Elected on the first ballot were: Robert Stephens, Herman Jensch, Tom O'Connell, John Bradley and Richard Peterson. Transportation Committee: Nominated were: George Hop, Robert Draxler, Richard King, Karen Bailey, Len Nyland, Pat Becker, George Menter, George Sinclear and Al Nyhagen. Elected were: George Hop, Robert Draxler, Richard King, Pat Becker and George Sinclear. Public Protection: Nominated were: Linda Luckey, Art Jacobson, Wm. Oemichen, Wm. Kreuger and Karen Bailey. Since there were only five nominations, no vote was taken. Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to cast a unanimous ballot for the five Supervisors. Carried. Resource and Education: Nominated were: Tom Dorsey, Vern Dull, Talley Roquette, Al Nyhagen, Larry Bauer, Jerome Neumann, and Herb Rebhan. On the first ballot Dorsey, Dull, Nyhagen and Rebhan received a majority vote. Roquette, Bauer and Neumann tied with 16 votes. Another vote was taken; Neumann was 2 eliminated and Roquette and Bauer tied. On a subsequent ballot Roquette and Bauer tied again. The Supervisors requested a short speech from each candidate. On the final vote Roquette was elected as the fifth member of the committee. Resolution #13 92 : Grant Easements to City of New Richmond. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to place on the floor. Dennis Horner, Administrator and Utilities Manager from the City of New Richmond explained the easement is to extend water, sewer and electrical to the Correctional Center. Motion by Supr. O'connell, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve. Supr. Rebhan asked who would be responsible for crop or other damage caused by these extensions. Timmerman advised a damage provision would be added to the legal document. Motion carried. Legislative Report: Representative Sheila Harsdorf welcomed the new Board members. She did not vote for the revised Budget as it most assuredly will cause a tax increase. $225 million is borrowed from the next biennium and this is not responsible budgeting. Harsdorf expects a State referendum on expanded gambling and she does not believe expanded gambling will solve the high tax problem. In the latest redistricting maps, St. Croix County still remains split. Supr. Stephens asked what vehicle can be used to deter unfunded state mandates. Harsdorf replied the Legislature is not responsive to the people and she is disappointed in the partisan politics now taking place. Chair thanked Rep. Harsdorf. Applause by Board. Resolution #14 92 : Supporting Wisconsin Priority Watershed Program. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter to adopt. Dorsey introduced Charles Christenson from the Land Conservation Office who explained the resolution asks for the support and cooperation of St. Croix County on any watershed project selected for funding in 1992 by the Department of Natural Resources. Dorsey stated even though the Hay River watershed is in Dunn County it includes the Glen Hills dam extension. Motion to adopt carried. Resolution #15 92 : Motion to adopt by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey. O'Connell introduced Human Services Director John Borup. Borup explained General Relief is state mandated and is income maintenance of a last resort. The resolution calls for tightening of the rules and eliminating the vagueness of the guidelines in regard to eligibility. Motion carried. Chair called for a noon break. Session reconvened at 1:10 p.m. Afternoon roll called showed 30 members present and 1 absent. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek welcomed the new Board members. The Shared Revenues Commission on which Krizek serves has a proposal to revise the formula: 1) a per captia payment, 2) gross income on per capita basis, 3) incentive for staying at or under CPI in the tax levy and 4) percent of dollars spent and levied. St. Croix County receives below average payments for shared revenues, community aids and Learnfare, Transportation and 3 Day Care. If we were brought up to average payments in all formulas, the County would receive an additional $1.8 million in revenues. Krizek's goal is to stay the course and have zero tax increase in the next two years. In regard to controlling costs on the Government Center, two requirements from DHLR have made two change orders costing an extra $65,000. DHLR says no combustible materials can be used in the courtrooms and smoke detectors are required in every air duct in the building. Krizek noted the QI Team involvement used in solving problems and the goal of a Quality Improved County. He urged Board members to contact and influence Legislators in regard to unfunded mandates and underfunded formulas. -k-Resolution #16 92 : Proclaiming St. Croix County Victims' Rights Week. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt. Carried. Luckey outlined the Victim Witness program in St. Croix County directed by Ann Gustafson. The resolution recognizes a commitment to address victims' rights and criminal justice issues the week of April 26 - May 2nd and throughout the year. Motion to adopt carried. Resolution #17 92 : Elected Officials Salaries. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Boche. Stephens indicated comparisons with 19 other counties in which St. Croix County was somewhat lower except for the Sheriff's salary. The Finance Committee recommends 4% for two years for County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff and 6% for two years for the Clerk of Court. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Nyland to postpone action on the salaries until May. Draxler explained the Personnel Committee wishes to check into job descriptions and confer with the Public Protection Committee in regard to the Sheriff's salary. More of a basis is needed to set these salaries. Question by Supr. Kinney regarding who is responsible for Elected Officials salaries - Personnel or Finance Committee. Vice Chair Jacobson and Corporation Counsel Timmerman both indicated the new Rules and By -Laws state the Personnel Committee is responsible for salaries of all county personnel. Roll call vote on postponement until May: 14 yes, 15 no. Motion defeated. Resolution #18 92 : Supr. Draxler moved to adopt, 2nd by Supr. Nyland, an alternative to Resolution #17 from the Personnel Committee basing the salary increases on the United States CPI-U in May of 1992 and May of 1993. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to add an amendment to the alternative for the Sheriff's salary being' set at $46,000 for two years. Roll call vote: 7 yes, 22 no. Motion defeated. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Draxler to add the Sheriff at a base wage rate of $43 , 213 and subject to CPI-U increases. 4 Roll call vote: 26 yes, 3 no. Motion carried. Roll call vote on the Amendment presented by Personnel: 15 yes, 14 no. Motion carried. Ordinance #298 92 : Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag. Residential for Michael and Susan Riley. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Carried. Supr. Nyhagen abstained because he surveyed the property. Ordinance #299 92 : Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag. Residential for Mark and Cynthia Duenow. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Carried. Ordinance #300 92 : Rezoning from Exclusive Agriculture to Ag. Residential for Patrick O'Malley. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Carried. Supr. Malick abstained due to representing O'Malley. Committee Reports: Human Services: Supr. O'Connell called on Supr. Rebhan to report on the cemetery located at the Health Center. Rebhan reported over 200 graves are located here and research is being done on identifying 121 of these. The cemetery was in a state of disrepair and Boot Camp residents have fenced the area, cut brush and have mowed the area leaving it much improved. Total cost to the county was approximately $400. Planning and Development Committee: Supr. Dorsey distributed proposed subdivision amendments to the County Ordinance. He asked Supervisors to read and study these proposals which will be acted on at the May session. If Supervisors have questions, they are to contact Zoning Administrator Tom Nelson or County Planner Dave Fodroczi. Referrals to Committees: Supr. Malick presented a resolution on 1993 Financial Goals which included freezing the mill rate at 5.54, limiting new positions to 10, sale of 1900 and 1965 Courthouses and Public Health Building in Hammond and limiting of salary increases. He requested Chair Peterson to refer this to the Finance Committee for their consideration. Supr. Kinney requested research on determining a procedure requiring Supervisors to vote for the entire number of openings on a committee rather than up to five. This was referred to the Administrative Committee. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick to refer Rasmar Farms and Richard and Robert Derrick to the State for approval. These have been approved by the Land Conservation Committee. Carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick to refer contracts for Wallace and Merna Graf, Robert Derrick and Loren and Rose Derrick to the Land Conservation Committee. Carried. 5 Mileage and Per Diem: Total for the month of March was $6,848.03. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Carried. Announcements: County Clerk Sue Nelson noted that the 1991 Annual Report had been distributed and would be approved at the May session. New County Board members planning to attend the Extension training session at Shell Lake on June 2 should notify the Clerk as she will make the reservations and car pooling arrangements. Pat Becker will collect $10 from every Supervisor at the May meeting for the Flower and Refreshment fund. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Jensch. Meeting adjourned at 2:40 P.M. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County'Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk N.