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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-18-1995AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 18, 1995 9:00 P.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor John Hanson, Peace Lutheran Church Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: DATE OF NEXT SESSION: May 16, 1995 EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. APPOINTMENTS: Ron Raymond & Herb Giese to Intergovernmental Advisory Council Len Nyland to River Falls Long Range Plan Janis Hinchman to Planning & Development Steering Committee Karen Bailey, Chris Bethke & LuVerne Burke to Health & Human Services Board REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) 1. Approval of Lease Agreement By and Between St. Croix County and the St. Croix County Fair Association 2. Resolution Approving St. Joseph Zoning Map 3. Reconsideration of Resolution 7(95) Allocating Net Proceeds of the Sale of the 1965 Courthouse to Reducing Emergency 9-1-1 Debt *4. ITBEC Resolution NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) 1. Peter Stacy - Corrections Center Report 11:00 A.M. 2. Proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Week - April 30 to May 7, 1995 3. Resolution Proclamating St. Croix County Victims' Rights Week 4. Financial Report of St. Croix County - Rich Loney 9:15 A.M. *5. Resolution Re: Unpaid Fines, Fees and Forfeitures *6. Resolution Requesting All Monies to the State from Intergovernmental Transfer Program be Returned to the County Nursing Home *7. Ordinance Establishing Victim/Witness Fees in County Ordinance Convictions DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 11:15 A.M. Treasurer, Health & Human Services, Nursing Home COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS MILEAGE & PER DIEM REPORT ,CORRESPONDENCE .ANNOUNCEMENTS - <, ADJOURNMENT s (The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentations) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session April 18, 1995 Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 9:00 a.m. Guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation and comments on Soil and Water Stewardship Week were presented by Pastor John Hanson, Peace Lutheran Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent - Charlie Grant, Linda Luckey, Don Brown (all excused). Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Breault to approve the March 21 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt the agenda. Carried. Next meeting is May 16, starting at 7:00 P.M. Appointments: Chair Boche announced the following appointments: Ron Raymond and Herb Giese to Intergovernmental Advisory Council; Len Nyland to River Falls Long Range Plan, Janis Hinchman to Planning and Development Steering Committee; Karen Bailey, Chris Bethke and LuVerne Burke to Health and Human Services Board. Motion by Supr. Dowd, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to approve all the appointments. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Filipiak to amend the motion by separating approval of Health and Human Services appointees. Roll call vote: 9 yes, 19 no. Amendment failed. Original motion to approve all appointees carried. Financial Report of St. Croix County: Finance Director Rich Loney updated the Board on the status of Fund Accounts in St. Croix County. The report shows expenses through March, the amount budgeted for 1995 and the percent remaining. Discussion and questions by Supervisors. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Breault to distribute the financial reports of Health and Human Services, Highway Department and Government Center offices on a quarterly basis. Chair ruled the motion out of order because it was not on the agenda. Makers withdrew motion. Supr. O'Connell asked the Board Chair to request quarterly financial reports but Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman advised no action should be taken. Loney explained the effect of the $95 million loss of the State Investment Board. This loss plus loss of interest totaling $130 million will mean a reduction of approximately 1/4% interest to investors such as St. Croix County. This loss will be spread over a six to seven year period. Currently St. Croix County has $9,176,000 invested in this pool. Loney believes the Pool is a safe place for County money and liquidity of obtaining funds is important when funds are needed. Resolution #8 (95): Approving Town of St. Joseph Map. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Both Dorsey and Corporation Counsel Timmerman apologized for the confusion caused by the incorrect information given at the last meeting. This was not a new map to be approved but rather the Town of St. Joseph's attempt to certify the map as it was zoned in the past. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi reported the Town of St Joseph and the County Planning and Development Committee worked together to review maps and official records of the past. The Town of St Joseph would like a formal adoption by the County Board to clarify the present zoning map. The only question remaining is from property owner Will Studtman who presumed the property he purchased in 1986 was all zoned commercial not just the front 300 feet. The Town of St. Joseph will likely make changes in zoning in the future but this resolution simply establishes the past zoning history. Fodroczi displayed the current map and noted the certified survey map showed 300 foot depth for commercial zoning at the time of the sale of the property to Studtman. No action is on record that changes this zoning. Will Studtman addressed the Board stating a sewer system and former Holcomb's restaurant were located past the 300 foot commercially zoned property. He maintains the entire 2.4 A was zoned commerical. Supr. Bradley was concerned Studtman may be a victim of bureaucracy. St. Joseph Town Board Chairperson Lloyd Dahlke indidated the Town's Planning and Zoning Committee has worked a long time on this issue and maintains that only 300 feet along the front of the parcel has been zoned commercial. Dahlke said changes to this zoning can be requested by Studtman. Planning and Development Committee Chair Dorsey and members Oemichen and Raymond said no evidence was presented to show more than 300 feet had ever been rezoned commercial. Motion carried to adopt St. Joseph Zoning map. Reconsideration of Resolution #7 (95): Allocating net proceeds .from sale of 1965 Courthouse to reducing Emergency 9-1-1 System debt. Motion by Supr. Burke to reconsider this resolution, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear. Carried. Finance Director Loney said a letter was sent to the State Trust Fund indicating a debt payment of $490,000 would be forthcoming after adoption of this resolution at the March meeting. No money has been sent. If this payment is made, the balance of the loan would be $197,000 and about $140,000 of interest would be saved. Supr. Standafer said a macro view should be taken on the debt reduction issue. There is a potential for improved ratings by Moodys for future borrowing and he is in favor of the previous action. Loney noted other entities such as a school district 2 borrowing money is affected by the County's debt. Comments were made by Supr. Raymond, Dowd and Burke regarding using this money so early in the year with so many unknowns in the State and Federal budgets and what funds will be needed later in the year. Supr. Horne conveyed the Waste Management budget allocation is $2.63 million of which he believes $2 million will not be spent after legal and consultant fees are paid. This money will be unspent because the incinerator is not in operation. (Note: Monies budgeted for Solid Waste Disposal Operations include $2,117,628 for waste processing along with $1,729,303 in tipping fee revenue; a net levy of $388,325.) Loney said the window of payment ends on July 31. Krizek noted the WMMIC bonds will be due in 1996 for personal injury and liability insurance. If the Moody rating increases, our bond rating becomes higher. Supr. Dorsey requested an update on the Incinerator. Supr. Horne reported ARR is in bankrupty court. Prudential is repairing the incinerator but it is not running and there is no way for the County to provide garbage to the incinerator. DNR also has a law suit filed for failed emissions tests. Timmerman stated $700,000 has been invested and another $300,000 will be needed to complete the repairs. He believes the County has no further obligation to ARR. However, no one knows what the Courts will rule. Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Standafer to use the net proceeds of $490,000 from the sale of the 1965 Courthouse and Hammond building for debt retirement. Roll call vote: 17 yes; 11 no. Motion carried. Ordinance #365 (95): Establishing Victim/Witness Fees in County Ordinance Convictions. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Krueger. District Attorney Eric Johnson explained adoption of this resolution would allow a victim/witness fee of $15 be added to various convictions and this money would be used for operation of this program. Johnson estimated $7,000 would be derived from this fee. Motion carried. Fair Lease Agreement: Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the amended Fair Lease Agreement changing the insurance amount from $2 million to $1 million. Carried. Resolution #9 (95): Unpaid Fines, Fees and Forfeitures. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt. Administration Committee Chair Oemichen explained the State of Minnesota through the Revenue Recapture Act has implemented a system for collecting unpaid fines, fees and forfeitures by deducting the unpaid amount from the individual or company's income tax return. There is little or no cost to local units of government. If adopted, this resolution would be recommended to the Wisconsin Legislature. 3 Motion carried to adopt. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek said there are many conflicting reports on the Federal budget which is very indeterminate at this time. Regarding the issue of personal care, there is a potential loss of $23 million in federal funds to counties. If the state utilizes federal funds, the services provided under personal care become an entitlement. Any one meeting the criteria for personal care would receive the benefit. If it costs more than the entitlement, then local units of government must pay the difference. Krizek does not recommend setting a mill rate goal at this time due to fluidity of both State and Federal budgets. In 1990 St. Croix County ranked 35th out of 72 counties in spending; in 1995 the county ranked 47th. Corrections Center Report: Director Pete Stacy asked Supervisors to remember 17 children, 14 mothers, two 25 year old inmates. The majority of the operation moved to a new facility in 1994. The Challenge program has been in effect for four years and 80 to 850 of those released have remained crime -free. Over $2 million is spent in St. Croix County and $316,700 has been paid directly to the County Jail for housing Correction Center inmates. Over 20,000 hours of community service were provided by the inmates. There were seven escapees the past year. Stacy noted there are certain risks inherent with the work we do. Presently over 500 persons a month are being admitted to the State Prison system. . The two 25 year old inmates fathered 17 children with 14 mothers and of the 17 children two-thirds of them are likely to enter a prison system. Stacy remarked it takes more than bricks and mortar to solve our problems. Resolution #10 (95): Requesting All Monies Paid to the State From Intergovernmental Transfer Program Be Returned to the County Nursing Home. Motion to adopt by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Nyland. Carolyn Krieger, Nursing Home Administrator, explained the State is not returning all monies received from the ITP. The State has not returned $40 million to County Nursing Homes because Federal monies were being used as the State's match. Carried. Resolution #11 (95): Participation in the Proposed West Central International Trade, Business and Economic Development Council (ITBEC). Motion to adopt by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Breault. Krizek said this resolution creates a Western Wisconsin District to promote economic development, expand international tourism, support trade and encourage economic growth. Carried. Resolution #12 (95): Proclamating St. Croix County Victims' Rights 4 Week. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Bethke. Carried. Soil and Water Stewardship Week, April 30 through May 7, 1995. Motion to adopt Proclamation by Supr. Mehls, 2nd by Supr. Roquette. Carried. Oral Reports: Given by County Treasurer Mary Jean Livermore, Health and Human Services Director John Borup, Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Krieger and Long Term Support Coordinator Karen Hall. Committee Reports: Building Committee: Chair Breault recommended disbanding this committee. There are only two items left on the punch list which Facilities Manager Ralph Robole can handle. Breault recommended the establishment of a county -wide Building Committee. Chair Boche announced the Building Committee is no longer in existance. Administration: Chair Oemichen announced the next meeting on May 8, 7:30 a.m., Hudson House, which will also be a Legislative breakfast and Supervisors are invited to attend. Waste Management: Chair Horne reported the County is in litigation with ARR. Past due collections from haulers are on schedule. Recycling has been the main topic at meetings. Farmland Preservation: None. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. King to approve total of $6,821.59 for March, 1995. Carried. Announcements: Clerk Nelson said reservations for Inter -County meeting in Polk County on April 27 are needed by Friday, April 21. Chair Boche noted mileage and per diem would be paid. Clerk thanked Supr. King for collecting the $10 for flower and refreshment fund. Supr. Grant has returned home after having back surgery and is doing well. He sent his thanks for the flower arrangement received from the Board. Chair Boche said no mileage or per diem would be paid for attending a Planning and Zoning workshop at WITC on May 4. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Giese. Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Robert Boche, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E Nelson, St. Croix County Clerk 5