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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-21-1994AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 21, 1994 7:00 P.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Shore, Bible Baptist, North Hudson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: August 16, 1994 APPOINTMENTS: REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE 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. Corrections Center Report - Pete Stacey 7:15 P.M. 2. Construction at Health Center - Main Entrance and Parking Lot 3. Resolution of Participation In and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program 4. Rezoning from Ag to Ag-Residential for Doug Albrigtson, Town of Baldwin *5. Rezoning from Ag-Residential to Commercial for David and Therese Benck, Town of Somerset 6. Resolution Setting 1995 Mill Rate at 5.40 or Less 7. Resolution Supporting 80. or More Payment by the State for Fair Premiums *8. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix County Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for "Family Preservation and Support Services Monies" *9. Resolution Supporting Local Control of Local Road Improvement Programs *10. Resolution Opposing Metrification *11. Resolution to Retain 14th Street On -Ramp to I-94 in the City of Hudson Department Head Reports 8:30 P.M. Extension - Ag., Resource and 4-H Agents 8:30 P.M. 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 PRESENTATION) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session June 21, 1994 Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 7:00 p.m. Invocation was given by Peter Stacy, Corrections Center Director, New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 29 present, (O'Connell arrived at 7:20 p.m.) 2 absent - George Sinclear and Bill Krueger (both excused). Motion by Supr. Breault, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to approve the May 17 minutes. Carried. Next meeting is scheduled for August 16 at 9:00 A.M. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Roquette to adopt the agenda. Carried. Corrections Center Report: Director Pete Stacy conveyed that 1993 was a tough year for the Center. Due to the allegations of an inmate who escaped, an expensive six month investigation was conducted. The Wisconsin Attorney General issued a document which stated there was no incident of abuse. The Boot Camp program teaches that inmates must earn their way and not blame anyone else for their situation with emphasis on both physical and mental self discipline. The program is not abusive or inappropriate. Of those released from the New Richmond site, less than 10% have reentered prison. Stacy noted the amount of dollars spent in St. Croix County with payment to vendors, wages, contracting for treatment, and renting county jail space. Inmates spend many hours on community service work programs such as shoveling snow and other work crews. In 1993 a new institution was built and he invited Supervisors to visit the Corrections Center. Applause by Supervisors. Resolution #12 (94): Participation In and Adoption of District Overall Economic Development Program. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. County Planner Ellen Denzer explained all participating Counties in the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission need to adopt this resolution in order to be considered in the Overall Economic Development Plan. Motion carried. Construction at Health Center: Health and Human Services Board Chair Bailey explained the need for a driveway closer to the main entrance and expanding the parking lot. The money for this project would come from the Human Services capitol improvement fund. Supr. King read a letter from Supr. Sinclear who is a member of both the Human Services Board and Transportation Committee. Sinclear encouraged the Board to approve this request and the work be done by the County Highway Dept. 1 Health and Human Services Director John Borup related the grounds are not user friendly . A 200 foot walkway to the entrance is a hindrance to the elderly, handicapped and wheelchair users. Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly showed the proposed plan which would include a closer drop off point and would expand the parking lot by 40 to 45 stalls. The estimated cost is $47,000. Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Menter to approve construction of a new entrance drive and expansion of the parking lot by the Highway Department. Roll call vote: 26 yes, 3 no. Carried. Resolution #13 (94): Authorizing the St. Croix County Department of Health and Human Services to apply for "Family Preservation and Support Services Monies". Motion to adopt by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. King. Bailey stated St. Croix County would like to be a pilot county in applying for this grant from the State to be used for prevention and early intervention efforts in regard to juveniles. Borup indicated both child abuse cases and juvenile referrals have increased dramatically. Supr. Burke stated the County gets a chance for input into these projects if we become a pilot county. Motion carried. Resolution #14 (94): Supporting Local Control of Local Road Improvement Programs. Highway Commissioner Fedderly explained this resolution calls for revising State law in order to give local units of government control of local road improvement programs. Motion to adopt by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. King. Roll call vote: 25 yes, 4 no. Motion carried. During the evening break, 4-H Ambassadors served ice cream. Resolution #15 (94): Opposing Metrification. Fedderly noted the cost for including metric numbers on signage would cost $80,000 to $100,000 just in St. Croix County alone. Even though the Federal Government is reconsidering enforcement of the metric system, it is a good idea to have this resolution on record. Motion to adopt by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey. Carried. Resolution #16 (94): To Retain 14th Street On -Ramp to I-94 in City of Hudson. Fedderly noted an analysis has been done on traffic patterns and no problems were found with this on -ramp. Motion to adopt by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Breault. Breault stated City of Hudson fire and ambulance crews would be hindered if this on -ramp were closed. Motion carried. Oral Reports: Agricultural Agent Lee Milligan, Resource Agent Jim Janke, new 4-H Youth Agent Kim Reaman, and Fair Board Secretary Kay Zwald gave their reports. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek announced there would be no increase in health insurance premiums for 1995. 4 In regard to the proposed Four Feathers Casino, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has released the Environmental Impact Statement which is available at the Hudson City Library. Citizens can make comments on this statement during a 30 day period. The Sheriff's Dept. cooperated with the Minnesota Highway Patrol who made 46 arrests last weekend of persons purchasing fireworks in Wisconsin. Krizek attended the Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Conference at Cable. Foreign traders were present who were interested in pollution control equipment, bathroom furnishings and hunting and fishing. It is less expensive to travel to Wisconsin for hunting and fishing, than to do this in their own countries. Singapore delegates were interested in American Indian culture and spent $250,000 while visiting Wisconsin. New position requests total 25 at a cost of $508,787 for 16 county paid and 9 for $180,000 from other sources. Ordinance #348 (94): Rezoning for Doug Albrigtson/Albrook from Agriculture to Ag. Residential. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Dorsey explained the procedure of rezoning to the new Board members. Rezoning changes the present use of land zoning to another use through Town Board approval, a public hearing and approval by the Planning and Development Committee and County Board of Supervisors. Motion carried. Ordinance #349 (94): Rezoning for David and Therese Benck from Ag. Residential to Commercial. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter to adopt. Carried. Resolution #17 (94): To Maintain Current Level of State Funding of County Fair Premiums. Motion to adopt by Supr. Roquette, 2nd by Supr. Dull. The State Aid for Fair Premiums will be funded less than 50o due to decreased parimutuel betting. The Legislature is working on restoring funding. Supr. Dull stated this resolution allows for payment of the balance from St. Croix County if State funds are unavailable. Carried. Resolution #18 (94): Setting the 1995 Mill Rate at 5.40 or Less. Motion to adopt by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Finance Chair Don Brown referred to the mill rate comparison chart and stated that 5.40 or less is a goal. Under the assumption of a 5% increase in evaluation, this goal is feasible. Brown said we are not collecting revenues from monies owed from unpaid fines and fees. The Finance Committee has not spent much from the contingency fund and we should attempt to become more efficient with no additional employees. Supr. Horne stated the Board is falling short in goal setting. Goals should be set for more than one year. Horne maintained it is 3 not a good idea for the County to pay off debts with interest of 4 1/2% to 6 1/2% which places a burden on taxpayers who are charged a much higher interest rate. Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Breault to amend the resolution to read setting a goal for 1995 mill rate of 5.30 or less for 1995 and a goal of the Wisconsin county average mill rate in 1996. Supr. Bradley objected to this amendment and referred to the requests for 25 new positions. After further discussion, motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to limit debate. Carried. Roll call on the amendment: 16 yes, 13 no. Amendment carried. Motion carried on Resolution as amended. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Dull to refer the application for Gary P. and Anita Nadeau to the State for approval. Carried. Committee Reports: Waste Manaement: Chair Einar Horne reported a default of contract has been issued to American Resource Recovery. The County has paid $385,000 for a 5,000 ton shortage of processed garbage. ARR was given 12 months to correct the default and the County will only pay for actual amount of processed garbage. Building Committee: Chair Breault reported Facilities Manager Ralph Robole and Maintenance Technician Dave Best met with the major contractors for the Government Center to discuss building problems. Thirty issues were addressed, 11 were resolved, 6 were repaired and 13 will be fixed when parts or material are available. The Committee's goal is to solve all problems within 30 days. Personnel: Chair Bradley presented a one year analysis on the Personal Time Off (PTO) program. From April of 1993 to May of 1994 50% of the employees took less time off; 44% took more time, 6% remained the same. The average use of sick leave is two hours less per employee. Mediation with Law Enforcement Union is scheduled for June 30th. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve total of $9,117.94 for the month of May. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson noted letters had been received from Representatives Hardsorf and Baldus, Governor Thompson and U.S. Senator Russ Feingold in response to resolutions sent to them. Announcements: Chair Boche read an invitation from NSP to tour the Prairie Island Nuclear Plant on June 30th. Transportation provided from Hudson. Notify Clerk Nelson if you plan to attend; no per diem will be paid. 0 Chair received a letter from Pastor Tim Cook thanking the Board for the invitation to do the invocation at the May meeting. Supr. Draxler announced Farm/City Day, August 13th on the Chas Garbe farm near Hudson. Supr. Grant noted the golf tourney at the Hammond Golf Club on June 22. Proceeds given to juvenile programs such as trips to Shrine Circus and hockey games. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Breault to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Robert M. Boche, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 5