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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-15-1992AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD December 15, 1992 Courthouse Hi Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peter CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Nelson, Be Hudson ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO T CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: January 19, 19' APPOINTMENTS: 1. Indianhead Federated Library Bo, **2 Resource Conservation and Dever+ REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT s'RVISORS .. itheran Church f larnell Pederson - Richard Range (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting)' 1. Rules and By -Laws NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) 1. Appreciation to Marguerite Kobylarczyk 10:00 A.M. 2 Ordinance Amending; Chapter 17, St. Croix County Land Use Ordinance Rezoning Land from Agriculture to Residential Immanuel Lutheran Church -Town of Baldwin 3. Resolution in Support of Pursuing Inter -Governmental Transfer Program (ITP) Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence t Announcements 3, Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECE SARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION): * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions ,.ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session December 15, 1992 Meeting called to order by Chair Peterson at 9:00 a.m. The meeting has been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Pastor Dennis Nelson, Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson, gave the invocation and a fitting tribute to former County and Church custodian DeWayne Stilley. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: 29 present, 2 absent - Wally Cox, Judith Hayducsko (both excused). Hayducsko arrived at 9:30 and Jensch was excused at 10:00 a.m. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the Novem- ber minutes. Clerk Nelson noted a roll call vote had been cor- rected from 28 to 8 to 20 to 8. Motion carried. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Nyland to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 1993. Announcements: Chair Peterson referred to the Recognition of Staff thanking Kathy Spott from Corporation Counsel office and Ellen Denzer, Planning Office for the preparation of a grant application. The County has received a grant of $7500 to be used for a consultant in Records Retention. Chair thanked Supr. Jensch for calling this to the Supervisors' attention. The District Attorney has provided a Drug Poster calendar to all Supervisors. The calendar features winners from the 1992 drug poster contest which had over 1200 posters entered. Appointments: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve Chair's recommendation to appoint Parnell Pederson to the Indianhead Federated Library Board. Carried. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Dull to approve recommendation of Richard Range to the Resource Conservation and Development Board (RC and D). Carried. Administrative Coordinator: In addition to County employees Kathy Spott and Ellen Denzer, John Krizek also thanked Corpora- tion Counsel Greg Timmerman for his fine work in developing the Records Retention Ordinance. The Nursing Home Census is averaging between 122 and 123. The City of Hudson has recalculated the water fees for the Gov- ernment Center. The new assessment to the County is now $190,743 which is a decrease from $208,000. This will be proportionally assessed in 1994 as projects are completed (new water tower and pumping station). Supr. Stephens suggested the Board consider removing the planned 1 lawn irrigation system, not water four acres of lawn but rather sow vetch or other ground cover. Chair Peterson requested the Building Committee study this and bring a proposal to the January Board meeting. Supr. Krueger asked the Building Committee have a landscape plan in place when bringing in a new proposal. Krizek said the Boody well needs to either be capped or brought up to City codes. The Insurance refund from WIMMIC this year is $27,600. The WIMMIC Board of Directors approved insurance coverage for the Elderly and Handicapped Transportation program. Krizek noted the national trend shows a decrease in general liability claims but a big increase in Equal Employment opportu- nity claims. A 10 member QI team will be formed with a mission to develop a policy on conferences, conventions and training. Their recommen- dation will be presented to the Personnel Committee for further action. Legislative Report: Administration Committee Chair Jacobson reported on the breakfast meeting held with Representatives Baldus and Stower and Senator -elect Clausing. Many ideas and concerns were shared and Jacobson perceived the meeting to be successful. Discussion followed on working through Wisconsin Counties Association to be more effective with Legislators but there have been problems working with WCA personnel in the past. Government Center Update: Chair Malick stated the project is under budget and 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule. Supr. Giese asked about the status of the extension of Carmichael Road since the passage of the school referendum. Giese said the City of Hudson has traffic problems downtown and should plan ahead and make the extension of Carmichael a four lane road. Supr. Hop said the City of Hudson needs to take the lead in planning this road. Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly was contacted by the Hudson Superintendent of Schools Ron Bernth in regard to extension of Carmichael to County Trunk A. This will be discussed at the next Transportation Committee meeting. Supr. Kinney stated the north part of the road is in the Town of Hudson and the County, City and Town of Hudson and Hudson School Administration should meet together on this decision. Rules and By -Laws: Administration Committee Chair Jacobson noted the new Rules and By -Laws book distributed to Supervisors. He said the Committee is always open to suggestions from Supervi- sors. Appreciation to Marguerite Kobylarczyk• Chair Peterson expressed thanks to Ms. Kobylarczyk for her 16 years of service as Clerk of Court. He presented her with a plaque of appreciation. Margue- rite stated she has enjoyed working for St. Croix County. Best wishes were extended as cake was served in her honor. Ordinance #314 (92� Rezoning from Ag. to Residential for Immanu- al Lutheran Church. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemi- 2 chen to adopt. Dorsey explained the rezoning is for land to build a new septic system for the church. Motion carried. Resolution #63 (92): Supporting Pursuit of Inter -Governmental Transfer Program (ITP). Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve. Human Services Chair O'Connell advised Human Service Director John Borup was ill and asked Krizek to explain the resolution. Krizek said this resolution provides for the potential to recoup more dollars from the Federal Medicaid Reim- bursement formula. Wisconsin Counties Association would be designated to act as the County's agent to create this ITP. Roll call vote: 26 yes, 3 no. Motion carried. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Rebhan to refer the following to the State for approval: Raymond and Olive Jacobson, Town of Kinnickinnic and John and JoAnn LaValle, Town of Eau Galle. Motion carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to approve total for November of $6,217.30. Carried. Clerk Nelson asked Supervisors to have mileage and per diem charges for 1992 in by January 6, 1993. Correspondence: Supr. Nyland distributed a pamphlet Inform Wisconsin which contains a proposal for direct state aid to public libraries. Committee Reports: Finance: Chair Stephens stated plans are underway for marketing the 1965 Courthouse, 824 building and parking lot, Jail, and former Public Health Nursing building in Hammond. Supr. Boche questioned why Supervisors will get $.275 per mile while other county employees will receive $.28 in 1993. Supr. Malick ex- plained he sponsored a resolution freezing per diem and mileage rates for Supervisors which was amended and approved in May and June of 1992. Transportation Committee: Chair Hop called on Highway Commis- sioner Dan Fedderly who reported a summary of Highway activities. A total of 95.75 miles were seal coated this past year using either trap rock or pea rock. Paving of 15.04 county roads was completed and 6.2 miles of township roads were constructed. The Highway Department has requests for maintenance and construction of roads through 1994. Former County Board Supervisors Byron Spalding was welcomed by Chair Peterson. Resource and Education: Chair Dull reported Agriculture Agent Lee Milligan has many contacts with farmers and even more so this year due to the poor harvest conditions. The Extension Home Economist is on leave this month and this is the time for 1993 4- H enrollment. Land Conservation: Vice Chair Rebhan said the gray, unsightly 3 material seen piled in fields is the remains of Twin Cities water softening agents. Farmers use this material as a substitute for lime and have had problems spreading this material due to slow harvesting and wet fields. Plans are underway to honor an out- standing conservation farm couple in the County. Public Protection: Chair Luckey indicated this committee had not yet received their letter of commendation from the Finance Com- mittee on their work in securing food service for the Jail. Clerk Nelson will rectify the matter. Human Services: Chair O'Connell said Carolyn Krieger, the new Nursing Home Administrator is on board and will attend the next County Board session. Personnel: Chair Bradley noted only Suprs. Boche and Jensch attended the last meeting at which the Hay System was discussed. Personnel Director Debra Kathan summarized the Hay System as very objective and very standardized. Child Support Administrator Lynn Holmes' request for hiring three clericals rather than two specialists was denied. The Committee felt the present special- ists may become too supervisory in nature and this could cause future problems. Planning and Development• Chair Dorsey reported other than the usual rezoning requests this Committee is working on amendments to the Ordinance. Waste Management: Chair Becker stated Cedar Corporation has done the initial site inspection for the proposed ash monofill. Public information hearing will be held in January. Board of Adjustments: Chair Bradley had no report. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 4