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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 05-19-1992AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS May 19, 1992 7:00 p.m. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Carmen Peterson, Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: June 16, 1992 7:00 p.m. APPOINTMENTS: c--'REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR v-LEGISLATIVE REPORT OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) L1. Rules and Regulations j,Z. Resolution adopting a Citizen Participation Plan for the Wisconsin Development F!nd NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolution or other matters) I Y Earth Week - Ann Ewoldt, 4-H and Youth Agent and Jim Janke, Extension Resource Agent 7:10 p.m. 1-,2- St. Croix Corrections Center - Pete Stacy 7:30 p.m. L-T. Resolution Proclaiming "June Is Dairy Month" L . Adoption of 1991 Annual Report - ,E t-,- k y �, 5 a-, �-. t P5. Ordinance Amending St. Croix County Land Use Regulations *�-6: Resolution to Rescind Charge Backs of Illegal Taxes to Town of Cady *t-7: Resolution Setting Goal of 5.54 Mill Rate for 1993 Budget *i,'• Resolution Offered by Finance, Public Protection and Personnel Creating Security Officer Position 1---*--9. Resolution - WHEDA Grant *10. Resolution Approving Construction of Public Utility 1. Architects Report on Building Committee 8:00 p.m. Committee & Board Reports, Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report'�.� Correspondence Announcements Wit. , ` t v Adjournment �- 4" (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 19, 1992 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Peterson. The meeting was properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Pastor Carmen Peterson, Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: 30 present, 1 absent - Wally Cox, excused. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve the April minutes. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to adopt the agenda. Supr. Sinclear requested an addition of discussion on the Resolution Creating the Ad Hoc Nursing Home Marketing commit- tee and the present structure of the committee. The resolution calls for three members from the Human Services Board and two from the Finance Committee and a recent appointment by the Chair and Vice Chair did not follow these guidelines. Supr. Sinclear believed this to be an emergency resolution because the Ad Hoc Committee would be meeting during the month and possibly make some decisions regarding sale of the Nursing Home. Chair de- clared the request an emergency and could be added to the agenda. Clerk noted media was present from WIXK radio and the official County Paper, the New Richmond News and were hereby given the two hour notice. Motion by Supr. Rebhan, 2nd by Supr. Dull to ap- prove agenda as amended. Motion carried. Date of next meeting is June 16 at 7:00 p.m. Announcements: Chair informed the Board of the funeral arrange- ments for former County Board Supervisor Art Best from Woodville who had served 26 years. Earth Week: Ann Ewoldt, 4-H Youth Agent and Jim Janke, Extension Resource Agent along with three Baldwin -Woodville school students explained and demonstrated activities used in school enrichment programs related to the theme of Recycling. A logo contest was conducted and prizes offered. The winning logo was submitted by Roland Cuccia-Nilsen, River Falls. Perin Peterson showed how buried garbage contaminates the ground water by adding red food coloring to sand and dirt, sprinkling with water; then pumping the "polluted" water through a tube. Tonya Hendrickson demonstrated composting by using a large soda bottle and asked Supervisors what items were good to use for composting. Sheena Peterson described the good feelings received from teaching other students the importance of recycling. Ewoldt and Janke use flyers to inform schools of these programs and their goal is to reach every school in the county during the next two years. Applause by the Board. 11 St. Croix Corrections Center: Director Peter Stacy introduced his new Captain, Dave Siedschlag. Stacy reported the Challenge Incarceration program has replaced the minimum security center. Some of the sad news to report is the three walk -a -ways in three months and the tremendous growth in number of correction inmates. The State averages 400 incarcerations per month thus resulting in some inmates being released before receiving proper rehabilita- tion to return to society. The good news is all of the graduates from the Challenge Incar- ceration program have a high school equivalency degree and only one has been returned to prison. These inmates have provided over 15,000 of volunteer work in the community such as shoveling snow for Senior Citizens. Stacy and Siedschlag have given pre- sentations to High School students and offer internships to UW- River Falls college students. The Minnesota Attorney General has been investigating the possibility of implementing the Boot Camp program in Minnesota. Stacy said the support of the County and City of New Richmond is appreciated. Chair Peterson thanked Stacy for his report. Applause by Board. Resolution #19 (92): Designating June 1992 as "Dairy Month" in St. Croix County. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey. Motion carried. Adoption of 1991 Annual Report• Question by Supr. Boche on amount paid to American Resource Recovery. Chair pointed out the errata sheet on Supervisors' desks correcting the amount paid to ARR. Transportation Committee Chair Hop called on Highway Com- missioner Dan Fedderly to address the Financial Operations re- port. Fedderly invited any Supervisor who had questions to stop in his office. Fedderly reported 142.97 miles of county roads had been seal coated and under layed. Roads have been holding up well using this method of upgrading. Other work done during the year was outlined including preparation of 85,441 tons of hot mix which is the most ever done in St. Croix County. In response to Supervisors' questions, Fedderly replied that 7,000 tons of salt was used, the overall conditions of the roads in St. Croix County are a model for surrounding counties and $814,000 was received as a Federal gas tax refund. The successful Adopt -A -Highway program now includes 38 organiza- tions and 110 miles of the 350 county road miles. Applause by Board. Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to adopt the 1991 Annual Report. Motion carried. Architect's Report: Building Committee Chair Malick introduced Bob Brown from Ayres Associates reporting for Brian Larson who was on vacation. Brown stated progress is going well on the new Government Center and building is ahead of schedule. He outlined the Change Order Summary which included $119,565.00 of additions and deductions of $63,395.00 for a total net additions of $56,170.00. 2 Supr. Oemichen called for a point of order referring to Resolu- tion #47 (91) which calls for any change order item costing over $50,000 to be approved by the County Board. Item #10 from the DILHR plan review, adding smoke/fire dampers and connect to fire alarm system in all ductwork was costed at $65,821.00. Oemichen indicated this should be brought to the Board for approval. This was not an agenda item for this meeting but will be placed on the June County Board agenda and will be a standing item on the agenda during construction of the Government Center. Chair called a recess. Supr. Bailey left the meeting at 8:30 pm. Legislative Report: Marjorie Bunce, Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Herb Kohl gave an update on the Senator's recent committee activities. He has recently been named co-chair of the Grace Commission which will study ways to reduce government spending. She encouraged constiuents to contact her with prob- lems (phone - 832-8424) as Senator Kohl wishes to keep the lines of communication open. Administrative Coordinator's Report• John Krizek reported the Nursing Home Reimbursement will be 6 3/4% rate on rate increase and Community Youth Aids have increased 1% both of which will bring in some extra revenues for the county. A third Judge has been approved effective August, 1994. The Union/Management meetings have been positive. Krizek would like to meet once a month and talk through some of the problems to make future negotiations go more smoothly. New position requests must be made by June 30th and then will be referred to the Personnel Committee. The law suit against the County regarding the death in the Nurs- ing Home was settled in favor of the county which was found to have zero negligence. On another positive note Krizek praised Paul Burch, Ron Nelson and Dan Breymeier, county law enforcement officers, for their efforts in preventing a suicide on the high tower bridge. Resolution #20 (92): Resolution for Tourism Development. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to place on the floor. Extension Resource Agent, James Janke explained this resolution authorizes the county to apply for a Wisconsin Housing and Eco- nomic Development Authority (WHEDA) one year grant to develop tourism activities. It also names the Pierce County Economic Development Corporation as the designated agent for St. Croix County to implement the St. Croix -Pierce County Tourism Develop- ment Program. Concerns were expressed by Supervisors regarding the status of the two full time staff members after the grant ceases, i.e. would the county be expected to fund these positions after the one year funding. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Malick to amend the resolu- tion by adding after the fourth Whereas, "When funding ceases, c St. Croix County is under no obligation to fund this program." Motion carried. Roll call vote on the amended resolution: 19 yes, 10 no. Resolution as amended adopted. Resolution #21 (92): Adopting a Citizen Participation Plan for the Wisconsin Development Fund: Motion to adopt by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Jim Janke stated this resolution permits the county to apply for Wisconsin Development Fund grants which allows the county to loan funds to local businesses. As the business repays the loan, the county establishes a revolving loan fund. All funds are kept within the county. Administrative costs may be assessed to the borrower. Motion to adopt carried. Supr. Oemichen wished to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest related to his working for the State of Minnesota. This resolution encourages businesses to leave Minnesota and move to Wisconsin. Chair overruled his position, Oemichen objected and voted no. Rules and Regulations: Administrative Committee Chair Jacobson reported the committee is working on further revisions of the Rules and By -Laws and will have these ready for review at the June meeting. Committee will enforce timely submission of Reso- lutions and encourages any other suggestions for revisions by Supervisors. Ordinance 301 (92): Amending St. Croix County Land Use Regula- tions. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Malick to postpone action until June. Supr. Luckey corrected an error in s. 17.15 (6)(g) g. (o) deleting the word five. Supr. Oemichen outlined the changes in the non metallic mining revisions. Under C. Applica- bility 6. This ordinance does not apply to c. Excavations or grading for highway construction purposes that do not exceed 20,000 cubic yards of material removed... The 20,000 cubic yards was based on Highway department recommendations. Roll call vote on the postponement: 13 yes, 16 no. Motion defeated. Discussion on the livestock limitations revealed county zoning allows more animals than the DNR regulations. Farmers who presently have more animals than the requirement of one animal unit per acre of land suitable for animal waste disposal, con- sistent with the provisions of Ch NR 243, Wis. Adm. Code are "grandfathered in." Motion carried to adopt Ordinance. Resolution #22 (92): Rescind Charge Back of Illegal Taxes to Town of Cady. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Resolution #23 (92): Setting Goal of 5.54 Mill Rate for 1992 Budget. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Finance Committee Chair Stephens indicated the county has been able to maintain the 5.54 mill rate the past four years due to increased evaluations and other revenues. This resolution is the result of a resolution referred to Finance by Supr. Malick. Motion by Supr. Malick offering two additional amendments, 2nd by 4 Supr. Boche. Amendments offered were: And be it resolved that the County attempt to sell the 1900 Courthouse and Hammond Public Health and Sheriff Building during 1993; And be it resolved that the County Board per diem and travel allowance be frozen for 1993 at the 1992 rates. Supr. Stephens pointed out the per diem rates are set for the two year term. Malick agreed to remove the per diem portion but leave the travel allowance frozen. Roll call vote on amendments: 15 yes, 14 no. Motion carried. Roll call vote on amended resolution: 28 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Resolution approving Security officer Position Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Becker. Stephens reported the results of a survey he had taken throughout the Courthouse re- vealing incidents of angry clientele confrontations with staff. He believes this survey indicates the need for a security officer on duty in the Courthouse. When asked about a buzzer system, First Deputy Sheriff Max Ihrke replied there may not always be someone available to answer a buzzer. If the jailers are the only personnel on duty, they are not allowed to leave the jail. Supr. Luckey advised the resolution is in error stating the joint committees approved the new position. The Public Protection Committee voted to delay the request until all new positions are approved and prefers not to do new positions in piece -meal style. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Boche to amend resolution to hire an armed security guard from a Security Company for one month. Ihrke advised this guard cannot be deputized and there- fore cannot carry a weapon. Motion and second withdrawn by the makers. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Boche to hire a temporary security officer for one month. Krizek pointed out this position has to be negotiated with the Union and a job description formalized and it would be difficult to hire a person for one month. Motion and second withdrawn by makers. Chair Peterson turned the gavel to Vice Chair Jacobson. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Radosevich to postpone action on this resolution for one month. Radosevich would like more infor- mation regarding how many of the 170 court hours a month would there be no one available in the Sheriff's department to answer a buzzer call; would the presence of deputies from other municipal- ities during traffic and other court cases have an effect; and has training been considered for employees dealing with angry clientele. Roll call vote on motion to postpone: 17 yes, 12 no. Motion carried. Supr. Peterson resumed the position of Chair. Resolution #24 (92): Approving Agreement with City of Hudson for Construction of Public Utility Improvements. Motion to adopt by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Stephens. Supr. Radosevich re- quested to abstain from the discussion and voting due to his position as the Attorney for the City of Hudson. Chair agreed. This is the agreement with City of Hudson to provide sewer and water to the new Government Center. Roll call vote: 28 yes, 0 k, no, 1 abstained. Motion carried. Discussion on Ad Hoc Nursing Home Marketing Structure• Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell stating that the present members of the Ad Hoc Health Care Center Marketing Committee are reappointed and confirmed to serve until the 1994 election and if any of them cease to serve, they shall be replaced by appointment of the Chairman of the County Board, subject to confirmation by the whole Board. Roll call vote: 17 yes, 12 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Becker to over rule Chair's committee appointment and adhere to original resolution on Ad Hoc Committee structure calling for three members from Human Services Board and two members from the Finance Committee. Roll call vote: 4 yes, 24 no, Chair abstained. Motion defeated. Committee Reports: Chair announced that any resolutions from Supervisors can be announced at this time. Supr. Boche reviewed the Management Letter from the audit reports from 1986-1990 and questioned why the County Treasurer is not distributing the checks as stated in the Statutes. Chair directed Boche to draft a resolution and he would refer it to the Finance Committee. Personnel Committee: Supr. Bradley reported the Committee had met and reorganized. Officers are: Chair - John Bradley, Vice Chair - Len Nyland, Secretary - Richard King. The Committee will be reviewing new position requests in July. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to refer Laird J. Reeves to the Resource and Education Committee. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to refer the follow- ing to the State for approval: Wallace and Merna Graf, Robert J. Derrick, Loren and Rose Derrick (two parcels). Motion carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. King to approve $5,557.62 for month of April, 1992. Motion carried. Announcements: Chair Peterson announced the 50th anniversary celebration of former Supervisor Vern Nelson and wife Doris on May 30th. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 2