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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-20-1992AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 20, 1992 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Clarence Amundson, New Life in Christ Church Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: November 17, 1992 APPOINTMENTS: tREPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE 1. 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) 1. Rules and By -Laws A. Resolution Adopting Amendments to Rules and By -Laws NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) tZ. 4-H Youth and Jr. Leaders 9:10 A.M. t-2: Presentation by Hudson Area Development Corporation 9:30 A.M. L,3: Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, St. Croix County Land Use Ordinance Rezoning Land from Agriculture to Ag-Residential Charles H. & Dolores Borgstrom - Town of Star Prairie ® 1�. 7R�eeso�l lutio�n Regarding ]�Illegal Taes P*'*5.-Reso3R4ion Aiit arlol�'I Submission 1 cue W1 pepye1 oY11 ant Grant AppliWatleinr � ' A. /� (REMOVED) p �j �p �/'� v • l C. /"'�1��. 1 9T and /V� 1 !11„R�Z„PrtVTiZZ�RQiv� -9 New Z-C"a ltiVIT Appa e*a P-r999"ves RetGe*puter e-lerk in Eempute_ _'-_ _ _-- Tw__ -r - _Lr-_t (REMOVED) L-*7. Resolution to Authorize the Waste Management Committee Chairperson to Sign Agreement to Guarantee Payment to Lake Area Disposal Land Fill, Inc. for Ash Disposed of by American Resource Recovery of St. Croix 10:45 A.M. i_*8. Resolution to Accept the St. Croix County 1992 Solid Waste Management Plan L-T!9. Resolution in Response to the City of New Richmond's Resolution #099201, 11:15 A.M. 0.fD,lk on County's Ash Monofill Involvement 11:30 A.M. Reso-lat d Responsib�e�Jnt-Stat_.far-Sate Recye3ng.Ae�-- Pt�trposes___,_13--�"S�A�M. (9 THRU 11 ARE TIME CHANGES) Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondencel/ 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 October 20, 1992 Meeting called to order by Chair Peterson at 9:05 a.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Pastor Clarence Amundson, New Life in Christ Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent - Tom Dorsey, Larry Bauer, Jerome Neumann (all excused). Judy Hayducsko was excused at 10:00 a.m. making 27 present and 4 absent. Minutes: Supr. Kinney requested the following addition to the September minutes under the heading of Excess Boody Property. "Supr. Kinney stated when he was Hudson Town Chairman the north- erly lot on Grand View was originally designed as a holding pond. This was removed at the request of the developer and the Town of Hudson objected. Quite possibly their drainage problems were self created by the developer. Supr. Bailey supported Kinney's statement. Also Kinney informed the Board in the discussion of extension of Carmichael Road that not only is Bob Hanson's pool a problem but also the Hanson septic system." Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried. Next session is the County Board Budget meeting on October 27th and the next regular meeting is November 17. Adoption of Agenda• Motion by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to delete No. 11 - Resolution regarding Responsible Recycling Unit Status. Carried. Motion by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to change item No. 10 to a discussion on rather than a Resolution on Ash Monofill involvement. Motion by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to discuss item No. 10 before item No. 9. Carried. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. King to approve the agenda as amended. Carried. 4-H Youth Agent and Ambassadors• Resource and Education Chair Dull introduced Ann Ewoldt, 4-H Youth Agent, who noted the annual distribution of carmel popcorn to Supervisors and also the in- creased amount of funds raised by 4-H'ers for the Fair fund. Total amount is now over $3000.00. Shari Guski, advisor to the 4-H Ambassadors introduced April Duval, Chad Steiner, Cindy Croes and Mike Deneen and explained the Ambassador program. Grace Hoyer, General Leader of the Roberts Ribbon Reapers described just as she needs extra "right hands" to accomplish leadership of the large 4-H club, the 4-H Youth Agent also needs a right hand to help with summer programs. The summer assistant last year conducted five one -day camps for both 4-H'ers and non members with a focus on nutrition foods. The assistant also set up the first- time Pink Ribbon Party at the Fair for those members receiving a pink ribbon on exhibits. When Ms. Hoyer asked Supr. Rebhan what the costs were for a delinquent child sent to the 1 Lincoln Hills, he replied that $110 is charged per day. A statistics chart was distributed which showed surrounding counties' enrollments and summer assistants employed. Hoyer concluded by requesting approval of a summer assistant for two months at a cost of $2000 plus mileage and consideration would be given to a 4-H'er in St. Croix County. Applause by Board. Chair thanked Ms. Ewoldt and the Ambassadors for their presenta- tion. Applause by Board. Hudson Area Development Corporation: Finance Chair Stephens gave some background on the previous Economic Development Committee which no longer functions. St. Croix is the only county in the area without an Economic Development Committee or Director. Ken Heiser, from First National Bank, Hudson and President of the Hudson Area Development Corporation (HADC) outlined their Mission Statement and reported there is no structure in place to deal with companies who indicate a desire to move here. Heiser said a budget has been set up for full time director and costs have been divided between units of government and the private sector. St. Croix County is being asked for $10,000 which Heiser believes is a small investment for a potential increased property tax re- turn. Other members from HADC accompanying Heiser were Jeff DeYoung, Sec./Treas., Darrel Sandifer, Landmark Bank and Vern Kenas from NSP. Kenas commented this is a window of opportunity and the county should take advantage of it. Discussion on possible location of office in with Chamber of Commerce, payment from county requested every year, some off- setting revenue may be available from Wisconsin Development Fund Grants, providing county dollars for every community for economic development, forming a St. Croix County Industrial Development Corporation and hiring a County Coordinator. Heiser agreed with concept of a County Committee and Coordinator but he believes individual communities will continue to operate their own devel- opment committees. He encouraged and supported both a County- wide Economic Development Committee and Hudson Area Development Corporation. Chair referred this subject to the Planning and Development Committee and requested they meet prior to the October 27 budget session and bring a recommendation before the Board. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek distributed and outlined the 1993 Budget Summary Analysis. Krizek reiterated that the 4.6% growth in evaluation will provide increased property tax revenues of $421,759. A total in excess of $39 million is the amount needed to conduct county business. Krizek outlined reve- nues and expenses and indicated major changes from prior years. In response to concern about maintaining the 5.54 mill rate and remaining too conservative, Krizek replied he believes the County is increasing services to desired levels appropriate to increased 2 revenues. Supr. Kinney requested that in future budgets notations be made on items that cannot be equally compared from a prior year due to factors of new status or changes made. Resolution #49 (92): Authorizing Waste Management Committee Chairperson to sign Agreement Guaranteeing Payment to Lake Area Disposal Land Fill in Sarona. Motion to place on floor by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Jensch. Waste Management Committee Chair Becker called on Solid Waste Coordinator George Hayducsko who explained this resolution calls for a guaranteed payment to Lake Area Disposal for ash disposal from ARR. If ARR does not pay the disposal fee, the county will deduct this from their payment to ARR. After 1992 ash cannot be dumped in the Osceola landfill but must go to an ash monofill site. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to amend the Now, Therefore Be It Resolved to read the County Board Chair and County Clerk sign the agreement rather than the Waste Mangement Committee Chairperson. Motion carried. Discussion on liability of county in the ash monofill. County will have to pay a share if liability is incurred. Corporation Counsel Timmerman said the county has a contract with ARR for no liability, however, this contract is not binding for the State of Wisconsin or DNR. Roll call vote: 23 yes, 4 no. Carried. Resolution #50 (92): Adopting Waste Management Plan. Motion by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Radosevich to place on the floor. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi outlined the plan developed by county staff and R.W. Beck and Associates which includes a needs assessment, program options and implementation plans. Chip Lederer from R.W. Beck explained tire recycling. Supr. Rebhan asked if the procedure of a deposit on cans and bottles was considered. Fodroczi replied this is a State Legislative issue and cannot be legislated by a county. Supr. Boche asked what costs to the county would occur if plan were adopted. Fodroczi said costs are included in the plan but expenditures would go through the budget process. Motion carried to adopt plan. Discussion on County's Ash Monofill Involvement• Hayducsko showed a video on the ash monofill used by Olmsted and Dodge counties in Minnesota. Local citizens were interviewed and and indicated no fear of living next to the monofill and had found no fugitive emissions of dust. A letter from Village of Star Prairie opposing an ash landfill in the Town of Star Prairie was presented to Supr. King. He will refer this to the Waste Mangement Committee. Resolution #51 (92): Responding to City of New Richmond's Reso- lution. Motion by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to place on the floor. Fodroczi commented St. Croix County does not see any adversities to the refinancing of ARR. Waste Management Commit- 3 tee studied City's resolution and developed language for respond- ing resolution. Herb Zien from ARR stated interest rate was 11% when the incinerator was built and refinancing will be done through Industrial Revenue Bonds which creates no risk for the City of New Richmond or St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Becker to amend item No. 1 of the resolution by adding " An amount of up to $50, 000 be ex- pended for noise abatement within six months of issuance of the bonds. If this correction has not been made by ARR, such funds will be withheld from County payments to ARR." Roll call vote: 14 yes, 13 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Malick to remove item No. 2 regarding ARR constructing an ash monof ill. Supr. Stephens said the county may wish to construct an ash monof ill and item No. 2 gives ARR permission to bond for construction and operation of this monof ill. Supr. Radosevich opposes the amendment be- cause, if approved, would not answer the three questions posed by the City of New Richmond's resolution. Roll call vote: 25 yes, 2 no. Motion to delete item No. 2 carried. Resolution as amended carried. Radosevich voted no. Government Center Update Chair Malick asked Supervisors for their opinion on building the road in front of the Government Center. Supervisors favored the less expensive two lane road at this time and will upgrade with a four lane, curb and gutter road when the need arises. u� Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr Hop to restore $125,380 for paving and blacktopping of area around Government Center. This was previously removed from the Building Budget to determine who would complete this project. In the interest of St. Croix County and expediting the -project is it more feasible for the contractor to complete these portions of the project in conjunction with the work he is presently doing. The contractor will honor the previ- ous bid. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Chair Peterson noted the time was 11:45 a.m. and asked Supervi- sors if they wished a noon break or to continue and finish the session. Show of hands indicated continuation of meeting. Resolution #52 (92): Amend County Board Rules and By -Laws. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Malick to adopt. Motion by Supr Boche, 2nd by Supr. Stephens that "The County Board Chair and County Clerk sign all contracts and legal docu- ments that bind the county" should be added under duties of the Chair. Discussion on resolutions giving direction to other persons to sign and Krizek asked Supervisors to consider have the Administrative Coordinator sign for liability reasons. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Boche to postpone action on this amendment until November. Motion carried. 4 Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to amend the Rules and By -Laws: 1) by restoring standing committee (appointed) status to Emergency Government/L.E.P.C., Emergency Communications and Council on Aging. (Originally the Library Board was listed but this change was previously approved by the Administration Committee.) 2) Change Section B, #2 on Page 4 to read: "No County employee may serve as a voting member of a County standing committee. A County employee may serve as a voting member of a subcommitteee, organization, or agency." Also, the names of the four sub -committees restored to standing committee status need to be removed from the list in Section D, #2 and #5 and added to the list in Article IV, Section A, #2 and to the Addendum, Committees and Descriptions. Supr. Oemichen voiced his opposition to the amendment because he feels sub -committees should not form their own budgets. Supr. Luckey replied there are many controls on budgets - Krizek and Finance Director Loney check them, the Finance Committee reviews them and final approval is given by the County Board. Corporation Counsel Timmerman advised that County employees serving as members of a standing committee could create a con- flict of interest and be ethically wrong. Employees should advise and not be voting members of standing Committees. Roll call vote: 16 yes, 11 no. Motion to amend carried. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to change Article VI to read a majority vote rather than 2/3 vote needed to amend the Rules and By -Laws. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to postpone action on this amendment for one month. Roll call vote: 16 yes, 11 no. Motion by Supr. Boche to change item 11 on page 9 so that indi- vidual Supervisors may submit a resolution. No second. Motion died. Chair Peterson explained a Board member may submit a resolution and this resolution will be referred to the proper committee. Corporation Counsel will write resolutions for com- mittees but not for individual Supervisors. Ordinance #312 (92): Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag. Residen- tial for Charles and Dolores Borgstrom. Motion to adopt by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Planning and Development Committee Secretary Luckey noted the Town Board and Committee had approved this rezoning. Motion carried. Resolution #53 (92)• Illegal Taxes. Motion to adopt by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Public Protection Chair Luckey commented on the reduction by the Finance Committee on training and conferences that employees could attend which resulted in some unfair situations. Luckey believes the policy should be fair and uniform. The Public Protection Committee requests the County Board Chair assign to 5 committee the development of a training/conference/seminar poli- cy. Supr. Stephens reported the Finance Committee has already referred this matter to the Personnel Committee. Stephens ex- plained some of the unfair situations resulted from some training being mandatory. Supr. Giese expressed his belief that staff should be allowed to attend a reasonable amount of seminars. Personnel Committee Chair Bradley said this committee will at- tempt to develop a fair and uniform policy. Farmland Preservaton: Motion by Supr. Dull, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to refer the request of Raymond and Olive Jacobson to the Re- source and Education Committee (Land Conservation). Carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Total for month of September was $6,644.75. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to approve. Carried. Announcements: Clerk Nelson reminded Supervisors to bring their green budget book to the session on October 27th. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Meeting adjourned at 1;30 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors f G , Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk C: