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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-13-1994ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session December 13, 1994 Meeting called to order by Chair Boche. Guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Father Tom Thompson, Associate Pastor, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 30 present, 1 absent - Linda Luckey, excused. Supr. Luckey's husband is hospitalized and may be having surgery. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve the October 18 minutes as corrected by Suprs. Luckey and Bradley and the November 1 budget hearing minutes. Carried. Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 1995. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt the agenda. Carried. Appointments: Chair Boche made the following appointments: Don Lind, Baldwin to the Veterans' Service Committee; Supr. Len Nyland to the Library Board of Trustees and Indianhead Federated Library Board and Ethel McLaughlin, Hammond to the Library Board of Trustees. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek said he was pleased to receive a $400 lower property tax bill. Krizek believes this trend will continue because the school rate is scheduled to be down to 10 mills by 1997. He commended the Supervisors, school boards and municipal officials for their diligent efforts to reduce property taxes. The State of Wisconsin ranks lith in per capita taxes. Krizek said the SAVE Commission (Study of Administrative Value and Efficiency) appointed by Governor Thompson is assigned to develop ideas to save money and increase efficiency. St. Croix County will implement a credit card system in the Clerk of Court and Law Enforcement departments. Krizek would like the State of Wisconsin to be the merchant to offer the credit card system and receive the fees charged for use of a card. Resolution #30 (94): Environmental Health Consortium. Motion to adopt by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Bethke. Health and Human Services Director John Borup and Public Health Supervisor Barbara Nelson explained St. Croix County has been chosen by the State to share $45,000 with Dunn and Pierce Counties to have local involvement in identifying and controlling environmental health hazards such as lead assessment, radon detection, rabies awareness, DNR well testing and other problems. The Environmental Health Specialist and clerical assistant would be housed in Pierce County and on their payroll. Discussion followed on duplicating duties of the State, previous radon testing programs, costs of well testing charged back to business owners, checking Home Care Centers' water supply, identifying problem areas and assisting in gaining facts. Motion carried. Resolution #31 (94) and Resolution #32 (94): Granting Storm Water Easement 1 and Sewer Line Easement to St. Croix Valley Professionals. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter to adopt. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi explained St. Croix Valley Professionals are developing property near the Government Center and need easements for storm water and and sewer line. The Planning and Development Committee recommends granting of the easements. Motion carried. Resolution #33 (94): Adopting Amendments to the St. Croix County Recycling Ordinance. Motion to adopt by Supr. Bethke, 2nd by Supr. Standafer. Dave Fodroczi indicated the changes needed for mandatory recycling include newspaper, corrugated cardboard, magazines, office paper and #1 and #2 plastics. Haulers are required to pick up recyclables. Motion carried. Resolution #34 (94): Sale of 1965 Courthouse and Jail to City of Hudson. Motion to adopt by Supr. Filipiak, 2nd by Supr. Horne. Krizek reported an offer to purchase by the City of Hudson for $400,000 cash with no contingencies and intended use is for a Community Library. Supr. Breault who is the Mayor of the City of Hudson read a letter from David Tank in which Mr. Tank withdrew his offer on the 1965 building. Tank commended the City of Hudson for its efforts on behalf of the Hudson area community. Krizek noted the County has removed two underground fuel tanks and will remove a third after Emergency Communications moves to the Government Center. The roof will be repaired at a cost of $7600. Supr. Breault indicated 9-1-1 could use their space rent free until they move. The upkeep on the vacant Courthouse and Jail was costly to the County. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no, Breault abstained. Motion carried. Recognition: Sheriff Ralph Bader was applauded for 30 years of service including eight as Sheriff of St. Croix County. Bader thanked the Board for their past support and said the designing of the new jail was a big but satisfying project. Supr. Jacobson, on behalf of the Public Protection Committee, said it was a pleasure to work with Sheriff Bader and he wished him a long, happy retirement. Retiring Register of Deeds James O'Connell was also thanked for his 22 years of service but was not present at the Board meeting. Ordinance #357 (94): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag Residential for Ken and Betty Shoettle. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Planning and Development Chair Dorsey explained this and the following rezoning requests. In all cases they were approved by the Town Boards and Planning/ Development Committee. Carried. Ordinance #358 (94): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Wally Germain/Mike Germain. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter., Carried. Ordinance #359 (940: Rezoning for Edward Germain/Mike Germain from Ag. to Ag. Residential. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Neumann. Carried. Ordinance #360 (94): Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Jeff 2 and Brenda Lauch. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear. Carried. Ordinance #361 (94): Rezoning from Ag. to Commercial for Wildwood Viewing/Gerald Falde. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Roquette. Carried. Resolution #35 (94): Claims for Damages to Animals. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Grant. Carried. Resolution #36 (94): Amounts Due to Listing Officials for Dogs. Motion to adopt by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. King. Carried. Resolution #37 (94): Regarding Cancellation of Checks. Motion to adopt by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Breault. Carried. Resolution #38 (94): Re -Electing County Veterans Service Officer. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Grant. Administration Committee Chair Oemichen explained the Statutes require the re-election the second year subsequent to the year of his election. Service Officer Sather has received positive reviews and he maximizes benefits to Veterans. Administration Committee recommends his appointment. Motion carried. Lorin Sather thanked the Board for their vote of confidence and thanked his staff for their help in providing benefits to veterans. Supr. Standafer noted Sather spoke at a recent Rotary meeting and did a fine job of representing the County Veterans Service office. IFLS Speaker: Milton Mitchell, Director System, explained several facets of Rationale, Funding, Budget, Governance counties with 53 public libraries and library card issued from one library is rate increase to mail library materials Library President Len Nyland thanked Mr, of the Indianhead Federated Library this system including Legislative and Membership which includes 10 five county library services. A good throughout the State. A major will be a problem this coming year. Mitchell for his presentation. Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman clarified that our County Library support of other libraries is appropriate under State law. Research indicated the County Library is allowed to improve services for other municipal libraries. He has discussed this with the Library Board and said the request for equitable funding became confused with under funding. Nyland said a Study Committee is being developed to study the issue of equitable funding between urban and rural library users. Oral Reports: Reports were given by Sandra Gehrmann and Barb Blaisdell from the Department of Aging; Debra Kathan Personnel Director and Dave Fodroczi, Director of Planning. Resolution #39 (94): Adopting Changes to 1994-96 Law Enforcement Union Contract. Personnel Committee Chair Bradley provided a history of bargaining this contract and he believes the Personnel Committee has gone as far as it 3 can. Even though the Law Enforcement group has not ratified this contract, he requested the Board adopt the changes to show support for the Personnel Committee. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt the resolution which, if not accepted, will expire at the conclusion of the next St. Croix County Board meeting. Roll call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Carried. Committee Reports: Building Committee: Chair Breault reported a design has been developed to correct problems with the air handlers which should be corrected in 15 to 30 days. The chillers should also be working correctly in 30 days. Administration: Chair Oemichen noted the Legislative breakfast held with Representative Sheila Harsdorf and Senator Alice Clausing, at which time our problems and concerns were shared. Computer Advisory: Co -Chair Ron Raymond said a Long Range Plan for possibly five to 10 years is being developed. Department interviews have been completed which were moderated by County Planner Ellen Denzer. Early in 1995 this strategy plan will be presented to the Finance Committee and County Board. Personnel: Chair Bradley reported the committee approved an upgrade for the Director of Dietary Services in the Nursing Home from a pay grade five to a seven. Highway: Chair Sinclear said due to increased interest a study is being conducted on biking and hiking trails. Farmland Preservation: no applications received. Correspondence: A thank you for the floral arrangement was read from Supr. Dull who had undergone surgery. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by O'Connell to approve total of $7,615.37 for month of October and $5,881.53 for month of November 1994. Carried. Ole Swenson Resolution: Supr. Mehls very fluently read the other version of the Night Before Christmas allegedly written by Ole Swenson. No action taken. Chair Boche wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their support. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Breault, 2nd by Supr. Giese. Meeting adjourned at 12 noon. Robert M. Boche, Chair Sue E. 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