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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-17-1992AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 17, 1992 9:00 A.M. Courthouse Hudson Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: *Pastor T. Thomas Nustad, United Methodist Church Hudson ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION 'c.. Adoption of Agenda � e3 ANNOUNCEMENTS: - ("-) .. L" Date of Next Session: December 15, 1992 APPOINTMENTS: ,.,REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT - *Representative Al Baldus 11:00 A.M. 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) `t°3- 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) X.' Resolution Approving Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for Listing Dogs Resolution Regarding Dog Damage Claims to Animals from ll/1/91 - 10/31/92 3. Resolution Regarding Cancellation of Checks *4. Resolution Approving a Loan of $296,881.00 from State Trust Fund for Emergency Communication Center v*5. Resolution Authorizing Waste Management Committee to Initiate the Development of a County Ash Monofill 9:30 A.M. Soil Conservation Speaking Contest Winner - Jessica Monicken 9:15 A.M. L.*7'. Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, St. Croix County Land Use Ordinance Rezoning Land from Agriculture to Ag.-Two (A-2) Gary Halleen - Town of Stanton REMOVED *8.-Ordinance -Amending -Chapter 17, st. Croi County Land Use and Arionaltu=e to AgResideential Gary Cook Town of Staten 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 November 17, 1992 Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice Chair Jacobson. He noted the meeting had been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Pastor T. Thomas Nustad, United Methodist Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 27 present, 4 absent - Robert Draxler, Richard Peter- son, Larry. Bauer, Wm. Radosevich (all excused). Radosevich arrived at 10:40 a.m. making 28 present and 3 absent. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve the October 20 and October 27th minutes. Carried. Next meeting is scheduled for December 15th. Motion by Supr. Rebhan, 2nd by O'Connell to approve the agenda with the removal of item #8 rezoning for Gary Cook. Carried. Vice Chair Jacobson explained he was chairing the meeting because Chair Peterson had injured a muscle in his arm and was unable to attend today. Land Conservation Committee Chair Dorsey introduced County Con- servationist Chuck Christenson who explained the Conservation Awareness Speaking Contest held in St. Croix County. St. Croix County has had three past statewide winners - Supr. Rebhan's son, Supr. Kinney's daughter and County employee Kay Walsh's son. This year's county winner and second place area winner Jessica Monicken presented her speech titled "The Importance of Saving our Wetlands." Applause by Board and a thank you from Vice Chair Jacobson was given to Ms. Monicken. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek said the City of Hudson plans to build a new water tower and install a well and pump station at a cost of $1.7 million and has billed the county for $208,000. The City indicated the water would not be turned on until this is paid. After meeting with the Hudson Utility Com- mission, they agreed to installment payments of $104,000 in 1992 and $104,000 in 1993. With further negotiations an agreement has been reached that the first payment will be due in 1994. Part of the high costs are related to the large amount of water needed for lawn care. Krizek has suggested using the well presently on the Boody property for lawn sprinkling. The City of Hudson will check all local ordinances before approving this plan. Krizek reported the Administration Committee has scheduled a breakfast meeting, December 1, 7:30 a.m. at the Hudson House with area Legislators to present concerns about community and youth aids formulas, property tax reform and shared revenue/school reform. Administration Chair Jacobson encouraged Supervisors to contact committee members with any ideas or concerns to be ex- pressed to area Legislators. Krizek alluded to the commendation from Finance Committee to 1 Public Protection Committee for the fine work in contracting with Best Food Service for meals in the jail. The County will not purchase the equipment, will pay an extra $.21 a meal up to $73,400 at which time the equipment will be paid for and this will result in a savings of $81,000. Best will provide equipment of which 75% will be new and 25% will be refurbished. Krizek stated Finance Director Rich Loney is representing the county at a meeting held at the Dog Track between Croixland and the Buffalo Brothers on discussions regarding the purchase by the St. Croix Chippewa Indians. In the contract the Chippewa agree to give up sovereign immunity and would therefore be taxable and assessable and would pay property taxes. The County would have first lien on the property. The County and the City would each receive $.25 each for every patron entering the track/casino. They have agreed to a floor on taxes; never paying less than the 1992 level of assessment and would pay the Town of Troy $30,000 per year for services. The final approval of the sale is needed from Governor Thompson and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Resolution #57 (92): Authorizing Waste Management Committee to Initiate the Development of a County Ash Monofill. Motion by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to adopt. County Planner Dave Fodroczi said a joint meeting was held by Waste Management and Finance Committees to develop this resolu- tion. In order to save a projected $2.5 million of ash disposal costs, the County must act soon. The ash disposal agreement between ARR and Lake Area Disposal may only be broken if ARR or the County develops an ash monofill before February 1, 1996. The County's service agreement with ARR makes ARR responsible for ash disposal but the agreement also limits the financial liabili- ty of ARR. Solid Waste Coordinator George Hayducsko outlined financial costs and savings. The County could save $5 to $8 million over the life of the service agreement which expires in 2009. Funds requested for intital site development are $22,000 for the engi- neer and $50,000 for soil borings. The County's Risk Manager recommends the County develop the ash monofill to reduce liabili- ty and exercise more control over final ash disposal. In answer to Supervisors' questions, Hayduscko replied the County could build a monofill and charge ARR for disposal, building of roads with ash is not allowed in the State of Wisconsin, and minimum staffing (2 to 3 hours per day) will be needed at the monofill. Supr. Kinney stated the generator of the ash is always responsi- ble and liable for placement of the ash. After a morning recess, Hayducsko stated environmental impact of the ash site in Olmstad/Dodge Counties in Minnesota has presented no problems. People are building next to the site and there is no ground water contamination due to the leacheate being collect- ed and not allowed to enter the water table. Roll call vote: 28 yes, 8 no. Motion carried. 2 Update on Dog Track Meeting: Rich Loney reported on the meeting held earlier. If the referendum in the City of Hudson does not pass, the implication seemed to be the sale would not be likely. If there is no sale, Croixland would walk away and if the banks do not cover the loans, there is the potential for St. Croix County to own the facility. The County would then have to pay taxes to Vo-Tech, Hudson schools and the City of Hudson. If approval is given by the Govenor and Bureau of Indian Affairs, the agreement also calls for signatures from County authorities and City of Hudson officials. The possibility exists the admis- sion tax may not be paid to those entities if they do not sign. Legislative Report: Assemblyman Al Baldus thanked supporters for the vote of confidence. Baldus said the State does not have a $200 million deficiet but rather a plus of $138 million. The Legislature will work with a tight budget and concentrate on property tax relief. Binding arbitration will probably not be eliminated but may be modified. Supr. Radosevich introduced Tenth District Senator -elect Alice Clausing. Clausing stated she is a people -oriented person and her mission will be to represent them. She will support the will of the people in the results of the Hudson gambling referendum. Government Center Update: Committee Chair Malick noted Krizek had included this in his report. Supr. Oemichen asked for clari- fication of moving the Judges' walls. Malick replied the Archi- tects had made the error and it is expected they will pay the $26,000 costs. However, an Arbitration Board will make this decision. Resolution #58 (92): Amending County Board Rules and By -Laws: Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to adopt the amend- ment regarding signing of contracts. Amendment states County contracts shall be reviewed by Corporation Counsel and Adminis- trative Coordinator, and if acceptable, the contract shall be signed by the County Baord Chair, County Clerk and Administrative Coordinator. This does not supercede Statutory requirements for Highway Department and Human Services. Roll call vote: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to delete the 2/3 vote requirement to amend the Rules and By-laws and add a majori- ty vote to amend. Roll call vote: 7 yes, 21, no. Motion de- feated Resolution #59 (92): Payments for Listing of Dogs. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to approve. Carried. Resolution #60 (92): Approving claims for Damages to Animals. Motion to approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. King to ap- prove. Carried. Resolution #61 (92): Cancellation of Checks. Clerk Nelson noted the addition of $515.47 for Health Insurance Checks. Motion to 3 approve by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Carried. Resolution #62 (92): Authorizing Application for State Trust Fund Loan. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to place on the floor. Emergency Communications Chair Linda Luckey explained $296,881.00 at 5 1/4% interest with repayment in 10 years is the loan request from the State Trust Fund. The purpose of the loan is to provide Communications Director Bruce Brantner with funds to begin implementing a comprehensive county -wide public safety radio network by upgrading and replacing obsolete public safety radio equipment and relocating enhanced 9-1-1 telephone equipment. Plans include requesting another loan from the Trust Fund next year and both Emergency Communications and Finance Committee have approved this applicaton. Branter ex- plained the need for upgrades and the present outdated condition of the equipment. Roll call vote: 28 yes, 0 no. Motion car- ried. Ordinance #313 (92): Rezoning from Agriclture to Ag.-Two for Gary Halleen. Motion to approve by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Roquette. Carried. Committee Reports: Finance Chair Stephens advised the sale of the Old Courthouse may be void if the Hudson Planning Commission does not grant permission for the Berglands to establish a bed and breakfast including a restaurant and bar. If the sale is not completed, the County may have to consider tearing down the building. Human Services Chair O'Connell reported Carolyn Krieger has been hired as the Nursing Home Director and will begin on November 23. Supr. Boche asked if any decisions had been made on moving the Ag. offices to Hammond. Supr. Stephens said a determination was made the Ag. offices were too large for the space available in the former Public Health building in Hammond. There have been some communications with the Village of Hammond on possible use of this building. There were no Farmland Preservation applications and no Corre- spondence received. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Becker to approve $7,303.98 for month of October. Carried. Announcements: Vice Chair Jacobson announced the Baldwin - Woodville football team had won the Class IV division in the State play-offs. The County Board Chair will send a letter of commendation and a certificate. Supr. Bradley noted the Personnel Committee would be conducting a workshop on the Hay System on December 7th, at 9:00 a.m. Clerk Nelson announced the Calendars from the Drug Poster contest were available in the Clerk's office. Cost is $5.00 each or 4 three for $10. The posters are on display in the old Courthouse. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Giese. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. Arthur Jacobson, Vice Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk k