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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-16-1992AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 16, 1992 7:00 P.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Lee Bundgus, First Presbyterian Church, Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: GO r b_� Presentation of Plaques Date of Next Session: July APPOINTMENTS: FLAG PREVIOUS SESSION 7:15 p.m. 21, 1992 7.00 p.m. L,REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR t,LEGISLATIVE REPORT VERNMENT CENTER UPDATE L_A_. Approval of Any Expenditures Over $50,000 OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed referred to a committee at a previous meeting) Rules and Regulations Resolution Offered by Finance, Public Protection Personnel Creating Security Officer Position Reconsideration of Resolution #23(92) - Setting 5.54 Mill Rate for 1993 Budget ER and Goal of NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance Rezoning Land from Ag to Ag-Residential-Larrie Quam (Town of Erin Prairie -NE, NW Parcel) Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance Rezoning Land from Ag to Ag-Residential-Larrie Quam (Town of Erin Prairie -SE, SW Parcel) L-Y. Resolution Dealing with Proceeds from Forfeited Property (REVISED) . Resolution Approving Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Changes Resolution Adopting St. Croix County Land Information Plan . Ordinance Amending the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations 7. Emergency Resolution Establishing the New Government Center (Excluding Jail) a Smoke -Free Environment * 8. Request for a Special County Board Session -July 21, 1992-at the New Richmond Health Center - Supervisor Robert Stephens Committee & 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 June 16, 1992 Meeting called to order by Chair Peterson at 7:05 pm. The meet- ing was properly published and guests and members of the press were welcomed. Invocation given by Pastor Lee Bundgas, First Presbyterian Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegience was recited. Roll Call: 28 present, 3 absent - Robert Draxler, George Hop and Walter Cox (all excused) Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. King to approve the May minutes. Motion carried. Chair Peterson asked that the Resolu- tion regarding the Security Officer position be taken off the agenda and postponed until the August meeting. Time is needed to work with the Law Enforcement Union to develop a job description and pay scale. Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Roquette to approve the agenda amended. Motion carried. Announcements: County Clerk Nelson reported Supr. Cox is im- proving and is participating in more activities. Chair Peterson asked if new Board members were interested in accompanying him on a tour of County Offices located in Baldwin and Hammond. Seven Supervisors indicated an interest and will meet at the Ag. Cen- ter, Baldwin on Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m. Presentation of Plagues: Chair Peterson presented Certificate of Appreciation Plaques to former Supervisors Vern Nelson, Wayne Willink and Charles Grant. He congratulated and thanked them for their combined 40 years of service to St. Croix County. Date of Next Session: Later in the meeting a special session was requested and scheduled for July 21, 1992, 7:00 p.m., at the Health Center and only items relating to purchase offer from Good Samaritan will be on the agenda. A tour of the complex will be offered at 6:00 p.m. Appointments• Chair added Supr. Nyland and Supr. Boche to the Long Term Support Committee as representatives of Human Services and Council on Aging respectively. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported on the Wellness Program schedule for July 9 at Bethel Lutheran Church. Stations will be set up for employees to check blood pressure, cholester- ol, body fat, eating habits, stress factors, etc. Krizek indi- cated healthy employees save employers money by reduced sick leave taken and more productivity. Participation in this program is voluntary. Budget plans are underway for 1993. Forms will be distributed July 17 and will be due August 31. Union wages are set and mileage will be $.28 for 1993. Personnel Committee has recom- mended 2% increase for non represented employees as a building 1 block for budgeting. Requests for new positions will be present- ed at the August session. The Finance Committee will hold a budget meeting on September 24th at the Highway Office, Hammond in the morning and at Human Services, New Richmond in the afternoon. On September 29 an all day session will be held at the Courthouse. The County Board Budget session is scheduled for October 22nd. Krizek announced County Librarian Deb Paulson has resigned to take a position in Washington County. A comparison of Sales and Income Tax returned to counties from the State was discussed. Top of the scale was Rusk County which receives 148% compared to 4% returned to St. Croix County. St. Croix County ranks 6th in the State in per capita income and therefore receives reduced aids. Krizek asserted the formula is not working because the percentages are too wide spread. Resolution #25 (92) Authorizing Expenditure for Government Center Construction in excess of $50 000 Government Center Building Committee Chair Malick moved to adopt, 2nd by Supr. Neumann. Malick called on Architect Brian Larson from Owen Ayers. Larsen distributed the Change Order Proposal Summary and explained the changes required by DILHR, the largest one called for revising fire dampers at a cost of $51,219.00. Larsen stated construction is ahead of schedule - the interior partitions are being placed and the roof should be completed this week. After this, weather will not be a factor as work can be completed on the inside. Larson also reported a study of surface water drain- age showed the capacity to store storm water on site and not use the sewer system. A tour by the County Supervisors is scheduled at 1:0o p.m. on August 18th following lunch break of the County Board session. Roll call vote was deemed not necessary. Motion carried. Supr. Dull introduced Connie Byington, Extension Home Economist Faculty Assistant who is working with the UW-Extension office during the summer. During the break she and three 4-H Ambassa- dors served ice cream. Resolution Establishin Government Center as a Smoke -Free Envi- ronment: Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to suspend the Board rules to act on this resolution. Bradley said this issue needs to be resolved now before more construction is com- pleted and he believes building a smoking room is contrary to the County supported Wellness programs. Supr. Malick stated the building is designed for three smoking areas - jail, small room for jurors and a lounge for public and employees. Chair called for vote on the suspension of rules. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Radosevich to adopt. Discussion on fairness to jurors and the public. Suprs. Bailey F and Stephens voiced their opposition to having people smoke outside the entrance to the Government Center. Supr. Jensch questioned why change the design plans now. Suprs. Malick and Stephens requested resolution be referred to Government Center Building Committee. Supr. Bradley maintained resolutions do not need referral to an Ad Hoc Committee. Brian Larson indicated in recent construction projects the provision for smoking rooms was about 50-50. Chair Peterson made the decision to refer this resolution to the Government Center Building Committee which will meet July 9th.';. Resolution Adopting the St. Croix County Land Information Plan Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Planning and Development Chair Dorsey introduced Planning Director Dave Fodroczi who outlined the creation of the Land Information Plan. A surcharge has been added to recording fees and presently the State retains $2.00 and the County $4.00 of the increase to be used for implementation of the Plan. Fodroczi stated the most important aspect of adoption and approval by the State is to con- tinue to be eligible to keep a portion of the recording fees and apply for grants and aids. Motion to adopt carried. Ordinance #302 (92)• Amending St. Croix County Land Use Regula- tions. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Becker. Carried. Resolution #27 (92,• Approving Amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance. Motion to approve by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Dorsey explained Town of Hudson has their own Zoning Ordinance but any changes need to be approved by the County Board. This amendment deals with adding a school bus garage and County Highway Maintenance facility as permitted used to the Section on Industrial District. Motion carried. Resolution 028 (92)• Dealing with Proceeds from Forfeited Property. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr Jensch. This resolution outlines the Finance and Public Protec- tion Committees' policy guidelines regarding spending of monies received from sale of forfeited property. The Federal guidelines designate specific uses for expenditure of these funds. Motion carried. Ordinance #303 (92)• Rezoning of SE, SW parcel from Agriculture to Ag. Residential for Larrie Quam. Motion to adopt by Supr.. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Motion carried. Ordinance #304 (92)• Rezoning of NE, NW parcel from Agriculture to Ag. Residential for Larrie Quam. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Motion carried. Reconsideration of Resolution #23 (92) Setting Goal of 5.54 Mill Rate for 1993 Budget. Motion by Supr. Hayducsko, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to reconsider Resolution #23 (92). Stephens wishes to reconsider sale of Old Courthouse and the Hammond 3 building until the outcome of the Human Services Complex is known. Finance Committee may begin the sale of the Old Court- house in July. Consideration is still being given to locating Ag. Offices in the Hammond building. Stephens would also like clarification on travel allowances - does it include meals and hotel. Supr. Malick replied travel allowance referred to all travel related expenses including meals, hotel and mileage. Motion to reconsider carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick to amend Resolution 123 (92) by omitting the Resolved regarding sale of county build- ings and in the last Resolved adding travel "and mileage" allow- ances be frozen.... Motion carried. Request for S ecial Count Board Session: Motion by Supr. Ste- phens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to hold a special session on July 21 at the Health Center in New Richmond to discuss purchase offer of Good Samaritan Homes. Stephens said the Board is invited by the Human Services Committee to hold the meeting at the Health Center so that no funds would need to be spent to rent another location in New Richmond. He recommended the Board vote to either keep or sell the Home as it is time to settle this matter. Supr. Bailey suggested new Board members could tour the Human Services Complex prior to the session. Supr. Giese asked about regarding the three year moratorium on the sale. This had been tabled and would be acted on depending on the outcome of the vote on the sale. Corporation Counsel Timmerman indicated a closed session can be called without notice during an open session but suggested we notice the possibility of a closed session in case one is re- quested. Supr. Oemichen asked that facts and figures be sent prior to the July meeting so a hasty decision does not have to be made on the part of the Supervisors. Motion to hold a special session at 7:00 p.m., July 21 carried. Committee Reports: Finance: Chair Stephens reported this committee will discuss the Statute that requires the Treasurer to disperse checks at their July meeting. Supr. Jensch indicated he had a resolution ready to be considered which Chair Peterson referred to Finance. Supr. Boche has further information regarding this Statute and Supr. Malick suggested the County Clerk send it to Board members. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to refer application of Laird J. Reeves, Town of Cady to the State for approval. Motion carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to approve total of $6,880.04 for May, 1992. Carried. 4 No correspondence has been received. Announcements: Clerk Nelson 'thanked Supr. Becker for collecting for the Flower and Refreshment fund. She also noted Lori Bauer, secretary/receptionist in the Clerk's office will be leaving County employment. Today, June 16, is the 92nd Anniversary of the building of the Old Courthouse. Supr. Boche questioned the signing of the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with the Town of Star Prairie by the Chair of the Solid Waste Committee when usual procedure is to have the Board Chair and County Clerk sign. Finance Chair Stephens stated that Fi- nance directed the Solid Waste Committee to write and sign and agreement. Discussion followed regarding reasons why a written agreement was needed because prior to this time, only verbal approval was in place. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors 1�� U-4- -r. C)_I� Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 5