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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-17-1995AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 17, 1995 9:00 A.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Father James Kraker, Immaculate Conception Church, Hammond PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: DATE OF NEXT SESSION: November 1, 1995 Budget Session November 21, 1995 Regular Session APPOINTMENTS: PRESENTATION: 4-H Ambassadors - 9:05 A.M. 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. Resolution Amending Rules and By -Laws - Board of Adjustment 2. Resolution Amending Rules and By -Laws - Per Diems NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) 1. Resolution Approving New Position Requests for 1996 2. Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes 3. Resolution Authorizing the General Relief Program 4. Resolution Approving Amendment of the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance, Section 2.7.1 �A 5. Rezoning from Ag.-Residential to Commercial for James H. Ristow - Town of Somerset *6. Resolution Supporting the Adoption of Assembly Bill 485 Relating to Following Snowplows & Municipal Liability for Damages Caused by the Operation of Snowplows 7. Reconsideration of Rezoning of Land for Daryl Jones & Donald r Anderson - Town of Warren *8. Resolution Proclaiming November 14, 1995 as Land Records Day *9. Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential for Glen Malcein - Town of Baldwin 10 . Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential for Kurt & Eleanor Almos/John & Mary Onkka by Thomas R. Schumacher - Town of Baldwin **11. Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential for Gerald & Veronica Kusilek/James & Christine Mikla/Bakke Norman, S.C. by Thomas R. Schumacher - Town of Baldwin DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 11:15 A.M. Sheriff, District Attorney, Corporation Counsel and Court Commissioner 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 Meeting October 17, 1995 Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 9:00 a.m. Invocation was given by Father Kraker, Immaculate Conception Church, Hammond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 27 present, 4 absent - Robert Draxler, Linda Luckey, Jerry Neumann (all excused); Karen Bailey arrived at 9:55 a.m. making 28 present and 3 absent. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. King to approve the September 19 minutes with the addition of "Chair Boche was attending the WCA Convention in Milwaukee." Carried. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt the agenda. Carried. Budget hearing session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 1995. The regular meeting on November 21 is tentative. Presentation by 4-H Ambassadors: April Duval, Julie Croes and Sara Krueger each spoke how 4-H had influenced and benefited various aspects of their lives. Resolution #24 (95): To Authorize the St. Croix County General Relief Program. Health and Human Services Director John Borup, Economic Support Supervisor Marilyn Fruit and Lead Worker Mary Squyer were present. Borup explained the General Relief budget has been reduced to $23,267 in the 1996 budget. Presently there are 15 clients in this program. Fruit outlined the requirements such as 60 day county residency and able bodied clients must register at the Job Center and actively seek employment. She explained the non medical and medical benefits allowed. Administrative costs for this program are $3345. Most counties are offering a reduced program and Pierce, Pepin, Washburn and Burnett are offering no General Relief. Health and Human Services Board Chair Burke stated this is the first time the County can set General Relief rules. Having the I-94 freeway and four hospitals located in St. Croix County allows for a greater incidence of General Relief clientele. The cost of this program is included in the proposed zero increase budget. Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt the General Relief Resolution. Carried. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek indicated the budgeting process has resulted in a 5.233 mill rate for 1996. The 1995 mill rate was 5.489. The budget contains a Contingency Fund of $500,000, new telephone system of $70,000 and Computer Wide Area Network funding of $62,000. No General Fund surplusses have been applied. The County experienced $177 million in growth of equalized evaluation of which 38% was from new construction. Total budget expense is $45,349,816 which shows a $660,186 decrease due mainly to the County getting out of the garbage business. Finance Chair Don Brown thanked the Committees for their good budget work and noted collections are over $1 million dollars in Health and Human Services. Supr. Sinclear is concerned about reducing money to run the County and believes the General Fund to be dangerously low. Supr. Brown disagreed and stated the goal is to increase the General Fund. Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman reported the In Rem process has commenced on taking title to St. Croix Meadows due to delinquent taxes. Notices and Petitions will be filed with the Court the end of this week. If taxes are not paid within eight weeks, court action will give title to the County. Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly said the State Transportation Budget passed the Assembly but has a zero budget increase. Fedderly was discouraged by the partisan politics and believed Legislators lost sight of the people back home and the effect on them. Total loss to the County including Towns and Municipalities from failure to pass the $02.9 gas tax is $437,000. Supr. Brown indicated $120,000 loss was built into the Contingency Fund for the Highway Department. Resolution #25 (95): Supporting the Adoption of Assembly Bill 485 Relating to Following Snowplows and Municipal Liability for Damages caused by the Operation of Snowplows. Fedderly explained this gives snowplows the same situation as emergency vehicles and calls for not following a snowplow closer than 200 feet during the performance of winter maintenance. Motion by Supr. Mehls, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt. Carried. Resolution #26 95: Proclaiming Land Records Day. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Filipiak. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi noted on November 14 an Open House will be held for the public to view exhibits of County land information products and services. Carried. Resolution 27 (95): Amending St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Rules and By -Laws - Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion to adopt by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Bailey. Administration Committee Chair Oemichen explained there is not a problem with the current Board of Adjustment (BOA) members but the issue is a potential conflict of interest for Supervisors who serve on the County Board and BOA. A conflict can arise from adopting zoning laws and ordinances and later rule on exceptions. The BOA is a quasi judicial Board that makes decisions based on the record only. In a survey of Counties, 48 have no Supervisors on the BOA, 12 have mixed Supervisors and citizen members and 10, including St. Croix Co., have all Supervisors. Surveys from Town officials indicated various recommendations. The Administration Committee unanimously voted to have the BOA consist of three County Board members and two citizen members, all paid the $40 per diem. Supr. Breault noted the Administration Committee believed this to be a transitional time to move to all citizen members in the future. Supr. Filipiak questioned finding people to serve for $40 per day. Supr. Horne replied other Counties found citizens to serve. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Giese to amend the resolution to read three citizen and two Supervisors for make-up of Board of Adjustment. Roll call vote: 6 yes, 22 no. Motion failed. Motion carried to adopt original resolution. Resolution #28 (95): To Amend County Board Rules and By -Laws - Per Diems. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt. Administration Committee Chair Oemichen explained this resolution clarifies current policy and outlined changes from the previous resolution tabled in September. Carried. Resolution #29 (95): Approving New and Upgraded Positions. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt. Personnel Committee Chair Bradley recommended adoption of the Finance Resolution which does not include the 2 half-time secretary for the South Fork of the Hay River Watershed Project previously approved by the Personnel Committee. Positions to be approved are: Corrections Officers for the Jail - 4, one regular, half-time Law Enforcement Clerk for the Jail and Project Technician for South Fork of Hay River. Supr. Horne questioned the status of the Kinnickinnic River project. Supr. Dorsey has requested a delay from the State which was approved. Town officials have too many unanswered questions. The Kinnickinnic project resolution was postponed until the January Board session. Motion carried. Oral Reports: Presented by Sheriff Paul Burch, District Attorney Eric Johnson, Family Court Commissioner Ed Vlack and Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman. District Attorney Johnson invited Supervisors to the annual Drug Poster Contest, November 28th at the Government Center, 7:00 p.m. Resolution #30 (95): Regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion to adopt by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Breault. Carried. Resolution #31 (95): Approval of Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Sec. 2.7.1. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried. Ordinance #377 (95): Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for James Ristow, Town of Somerset. Motion to adopt by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Carried. Ordinance #378 (95): Reconsideration of Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Daryl Jones and Donald Anderson. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to place this on the floor for discussion. Corporation Counsel Timmerman advised this rezoning had been previously denied by the County Board. An appeal was made to the Courts; Judge Needham reviewed the transcript and ruled there was not sufficient evidence given to deny the rezoning and requested the Board address this issue again. Planning and Development Committee reviewed the rezoning and approved it 3 to 1. Supr. Bradley asked if the court's decision could be appealed. Timmerman stated it would have to be taken to the Court of Appeals in Wausau. Supr. Oemichen said the Town of Warren and the Town Planning Commission has approved this as appropriate rezoning. Supr. Standafer reminded Supervisors not to base their decision on future use of the rezoned property. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Menter to adopt. Supr. Dorsey said since a petition has been filed by adjacent landowners, a 3/4 vote was needed for approval. He objects to the rezoning due to the parcel's location next to residential property. Roll call vote: 21 yes, 7 no. Motion carried. Ordinance #379 (95): Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential for Glenn Malcein, Town of Baldwin. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried. Ordinance #380 (95): Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential for Kurt and Eleanor Almos and John and Mary Onkka, Town of Baldwin. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried. Ordinance #381 (95): Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Agriculture II for Gerald and Veronica Kusilek, James and Christine Mikla and Bakke Norman, S.C. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Carried. 3 Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Breault, 2nd by Supr. Dull to refer Special Use Application for modification of Farmland Preservation Agreement for Lyle C. Petranovich, Town of Springfield, to the Land Conservation Committee. Carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Raymond to approve total of $6,207.95 for September, 1995. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read a thank you from Supr. Menter for floral arrangement received and relayed a phone message from Supr. Draxler thanking the Board for the fall arrangement, calls, cards and well wishes. Nelson reported the next Inter -County meeting will be held in Pepin County on December 7th. More details later. Announcements and Comments: Supr. Standafer said many times Supervisors have a short term reaction to some topics. Since the Board is a policy setting body, he would like to debate and consider at a future meeting the following: 1) County investment in Economic Development and Public Sector involvement; 2) Countyfs involvement in a Revolving Loan Fund; 3) A Uniform Policy on TIF Districts. After discussion, determine the policy of St. Croix County. Chair Boche reported attending an ITBEC meeting in Black River Falls at which his recommendations were appointed to the following sub committees: Supr. Daryl Standafer, Economic Development; Tim Riemenschneider from Friday Canning to Exports; and Judi Scholz, Baldwin to Tourism. Names of seven more people are needed; if you have suggestions, contact Chair Boche. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Giese. Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m. Robert M. Boche, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 4