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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-20-1995AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 20, 1995 7:00 P.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Ron Cooper, First Pentecostal Church, Hudson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation of June is Dairy Month DATE OF NEXT SESSION: August 15, 1995 9:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS: Supervisor District 4, Arthur D. Jensen 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) NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) *1.. Introduction of Priority Watershed Employees 2. Resolution Opposing Changes to DILHR Sanitary Codes 3. Approval of Highway Design Engineer Position 4. Resolution of Participation in and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program 5. Ordinance Rezoning Land from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Delbert & Bernice Singerhouse/Kernon Bast -Edina Realty Town of Troy *6. (2 Parcels) Ordinance Rezoning Land from Ag. to Ag. Residential for John & Georgine Schottler/Mark & Ann Mitchell.Tom & Liz Keller -Town of Somerset *7. (3 Parcels) Ordinance Rezoning Land from Ag. to Ag. Residential Jeff, Greg and Elaine Boardman/Donna Satterlund, Remax Team One Realty -Town of Somerset *8. Discussion on Per Diem Payment to Committee Members Attending Other Committee Meetings *9. Budget Books -Big Book or Condensed Version *10. Resolution Opposing NR135 Nonmetallic Mine Reclamation Rules — *11. Re -Amending St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Rules and By -Laws - Board of Adjustments DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 8:15 P.M. Extension-Ag., Resource, Family Living, 4-H Agent, Fair Association COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS MILEAGE & PER DIEM REPORT CORRESPONDENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT (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 June 20, 1995 Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 7:00 p.m. Guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation and comments on former Supv. Talley Roquette's community service contributions were given by Pastor Ron Cooper, First Pentecostal Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 28 present, 2 absent - George Sinclear and Charles Mehls (both excused) and 1 vacancy. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Breault to approve the minutes of April 18. Carried. (May meeting was cancelled.) Motion by O'Connell, 2nd by Standafer to adopt the agenda. Carried. Next meeting is August 15, 9:00 a.m. Chair welcomed back Supr. Linda Luckey who,was excused from several meetings due to her husband's illness. Chair announced the Proclamation of June is Dairy Month. Appointments: Chair Boche recommended Art Jensen from Town of Eau Galle to fill the vacancy in District 4. There were no other nominations. Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to approve the appointment of Art Jensen. 1Carried. County Clerk Sue Nelson gave the Oath of Office to Supr.'Jensen. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported the present status of the 1995-1997 State Budget. Krizek explained the Tax Rate Freeze proposed for Counties only. Counties may not exceed 3% increase (this percentage factor may be adjusted higher for population growth) over their previous year's property tax levy for operations. This means our operations levy can increase by $274,620. Wage increases for 1996 are set at $492,243. Other factors to consider are Shared Revenues, Court Mandate Relief, Transporation Aids and Surplus Applied although we have about half or $400,000 to apply this year. Collections should increase due to a new program at Human Services and the State's implementation of a Fee, Fine and Forfeiture policy to deduct monies owed from income tax refunds. This resolution was introduced by Supr. Oemichen, adopted by the County Board and Rep. Sheila Harsdorf is credited for its inclusion in the State Budget. There is a, proposal to make county employees the same status as state employees; therefore excluding them from binding arbitration. If an agreement cannot be reached, a fact-finding system would be used to settle contracts and would take into consideration money available for wages and benefits. Land Use Value Assessments are proposed to evaluate farm land on a farming basis rather than other possible uses or- development of that land. This reduction in evaluation would take place over a 10 year period and begin in 1997. _ The County Treasurers are upset over changes in the lottery credit program. The tax forms, if changed, would cause a lot of extra work and computer set up time. If the County opts to get in the General Relief program, block grants of money would be issued but there is not nearly enough funding available. Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman stated the County is not involved in the law suit that has been filed by the Indian Tribes against the City of Hudson. The County has not received any Notice of Claim. Krizek said the suggested revenue for the Transportation budget from either an Oil Franchise Fee or increase in gas tax had been replaced with a proposed $5 increase in vehicle registration. Introduction of Priority Watershed Employees: County Conservationist Chuck Christenson said two projects are currently underway - the South Fork Hay River projects and the St. Croix Lake project consisting of Perch, Bass, Squaw. and Baldwin Pine. Employees working on these projects are Kyle Kulow and Peter Kling. Resolution #16 (95): Participation in and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi explained this resolution is an annual update to participate in the Regional Development program. Carried. Resolution #17 (95): Approval of Highway Design Engineer Position. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt. Bradley noted this is not the usual time for consideration of hiring of employees but this hire will have a no dollar impact on the Highway budget. Highway Commissioner Dan-Fedderly explained the contracts for engineering services have become very expensive. For example, engineering on County Trunk V was expected to be $30,000 to $35,000. The proposals came in at $60,000 to $90,000. Salary and benefits for an in-house design techician would be $40,000. Supr. Giese objected to the timing of this hiring and believed this position should go through the normal budget process. Motion carried to approve position. Resolution #18 (95): Opposing NR 135 Nonmetallic Mine Reclamation Rules. Motion by Supr. Menter, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to adopt. Oemichen stated the adoption of NR 135 would increase costs of constructing and maintaining highways due to more restrictions on extracting rock, gravel, sand, clay, etc. Transportation Committee Vice Chair King said the WI Counties Highway Association representing all 72 counties opposed,NR 135. Motion .carried. Resolution #19 (95): Opposing ILHR Sanitary Codes. Motion by 2 Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to adopt. Oemichen explained the DILHR sanitary propsoal would be too costly to homeowners. Wisconsin Counties Assoc. is also opposed to these codes. Carried. 1996 Budget Books: Krizek said the cost of paper has tripled this past year and in order to conserve paper Supervisors could choose either the complete budget book or a condensed version. Supervisors signed a sheet indicating their preference. Per Diem for Attending other Committee Meetings: Finance Chair Don Brown said when Committees are requested to appear at Finance meetings, one Committee member should be designated as speaker and only one per diem.claimed. Ordinances #366 and #367 (95): Rezoning for John and Georgine Schottler, Mark and Ann Mitchell, Tom and Liz Keller from Ag. to Ag. Residential (2 parcels). Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt both Ordinances. Dorsey explained the Schottlers wish to build two homes on the family farm for family members. Town Board and -Planning and Development Committee approved. Carried. Ordinances #368, #369, #370 (95): Rezoning for Jeff, Greg and Elaine Boardman, Donna Satterlund, Remax Team One Realty from Ag. to Ag. Residential (3 parcels). Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Neumann to adopt. Dorsey explained these parcels are woodland, not farmland and are conducive to development. Carried. During the evening break, 4-H Ambassadors Kari Grinley, Renee Sussner and Katy Hensley served ice cream in recognition of June Dairy Month. Ordinance #371 (95): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Delbert and Bernice Singerhouse and Kernon Bast - Edina Realty. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Dorsey noted this was a 260 acre parcel and rezoning was requested for development. Oemichen remarked this was a significant zoning for agriculture land and a lot of time was spent in checking the issues. Town of Troy and the Planning and Development Committee has approved rezoning. This parcel is surrounded on three sides by development which was a big factor in granting approval. Motion carried. Chair Boche voted no. Department Reports: Oral reports were given by Fair Board vice President Gail Maier; UW-Extension Agents--Ag.-Lee Milligan, Family Living -Mary Lestrud, 4-H Youth -Kim Reaman and Resource -Jim Janke. Resolution Amending St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Rules and By -Laws*- Zoning Board of Adjustment: Administration Committee Chair Oemichen said consideration was being given to changing the make-up of the Board of Adjustments to include citizen members. In 1991, 48 counties had no supervisors on the Board of Adjustment, 12 counties had both supervisors and citizen members and 10 counties R had all supervisor membership. A Public Hearing is scheduled on July 11, 7:00 p.m., Government Center, Hudson to discuss this resolution. No vote will be taken until after the hearing. Committee Appointments: Chair Boche appointed Supr. Jensen to the Resource and Education Committees (Ag. Extension and Land Conservation) and the Board of Adjustment. Committee Reports: Waste Management Chair Horne reported 460 tons from 24,000 tires were collected at the Tire Round -Up throughout the county. The incinerator owned by ARR remains closed. Land Conservation: Chair Dorsey referred to the Dam ownership brochure distributed to Supervisors. The County owns several dams and has responsibility and liability. Dorsey welcomed Supr. Jensen to the Ag. Extension and Land Conservation Committees. Personnel: Chair Bradley said in view of the State Budget outlook, a hiring freeze may have merit. However, on July 12 the Personnel Committee will review requests for new and upgraded positions. As Chair of the Board of Adjustment, Bradley welcomed Supr. Jensen. to this committee. Budget Analysis: Supr. Giese approved ..of the Actual Expenditures vs. Budget sheet in response to hisk request for a quarterly financial update. Farmland Preservation: none Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to approve totals of $7,815.96 for May and $5,376,68 for June. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read a thank you for the plant from the family of Talley Roquette and a thank you for the cards, calls, and visits from Supr. Charlie Grant. Announcements: Clerk Nelson advised any Supervisor wishing to attend the WI Counties Convention in Milwaukee, Sept. 17 - 19 should notify her by August I. County will pay registration but mileage, meals and hotel are on your own. Spring elections will be held earlier next year - February 6 for the Primary and March 19 for the Spring election. Candidates for County Board Supervisor will take out nomination papers November 1, which will be due December 5, 1995. Supr. Grant requested the Clerk announce the annual St. Croix County Legion's Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, June 21. The Legion funds youth activities from the proceeds. Motion by O'Connell to adjourn. Meeting adjourned -at 9.10':p.m.: Robert M. Boche, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk