HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-18-1996ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
June 18, 1996 7:00 p.m.
Government Center
Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Bill Montgomery, Ezekiel Lutheran Church,
River Falls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: August 20, 1996 9:00
APPOINTMENTS
APPRECIATION To Supervisor Bill Oemichen
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (Budget
*LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Senator Alice Clausing
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a.m.
Books)
8:15 P.M.
(Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or
referred to a committee at a previous meeting)
1. Correction to Ordinance 400(96) Rezoning from Ag. to
Ag. Residential for Wm. and Lois Sommerfeldt
NEW BUSINESS
(Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or
other matters)
1. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Dale Railsback,
II, Town of St. Joseph
2. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Roland Belisle/
Harold Rivard, (2 parcels), Town of Somerset
3. Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for John B.
Mortel/M and M Storage, Town of Baldwin
4. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a State Grant Applica-
tion to the WI Land Information Program
*5. Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Continental Development Corp./John Ruemmele, Town fo Troy
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS * 7:30 P.M.
University Extension - Jim Janke and Mary Lestrud
Fair Board
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 18, 1996
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Boche. Invocation
was given by Pastor Bill Montgomery, Ezekiel Lutheran Church, River
Falls. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call: 24 present, 7 absent - Leon Berenschot, Charles Mehls,
Mary Louise Olson, Donald Brown, Thomas O'Connell, Nancy Bieraugel
and George Sinclear (all excused). Berenschot arrived at 7:45
making 25 present and 6 absent.
Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to adopt the May 21
minutes. Carried. Next meeting scheduled for August 20, 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt the agenda.
Carried. Chair welcomed the press and visitors.
Chair Boche presented a plaque of appreciation to resigning
Supervisor Bill Oemichen and thanked him for his service to St.
Croix County. Supr. Oemichen said he is leaving to become head of
the Trade and Consumer Protection division in the WI Dept. of
Agriculture. He has enjoyed serving on the County Board for over
six years and has appreciated the friendship, trust and confidence
of fellow Board members. Oemichen invited anyone visiting the
Madison area to stop by his office. Applause by Supervisors.
Chair Boche presented a service award to Supr. Raymond from RC&D
(River County Resource Conservation and Development Council).
Supr. Raymond noted he had served on this Council for two years and
appreciated the award. Applause by the Board.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek had no report but did ask
Supervisors to indicate on a sign up sheet if they wished to have
the large budget book or a condensed version.
Correction to Ordinance #400 (96): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag.
Residential for Wm. F and Lois A. Sommerfeldt, Town of Somerset.
Motion to adopt corrected Ordinance by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Raymond. Dorsey explained this Ordinance was presented last month
and was correct except Lot 2 should have read Lot 1. Motion
carried.
Ordinance #401 (96) : Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Dale
Railsback, II, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Menter to adopt. Carried.
Ordinance #402 (96) and #403 (96): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag.
Residential for Roland Belisle/Harold Rivard, Town of Somerset.
Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Raymond to adopt both
Ordinances. Supr. Dorsey noted one parcel is 60 A. and the other
is 80 A. Carried.
Ordinance #404 (96): Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial
for John Mortel/M & M Storage, Town of Baldwin. Motion to adopt by
Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Supr. Dorsey indicated this
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mini -storage unit will be built in the area zoned commercial in the
Town of Baldwin. Carried.
Ordinance #405 (96): Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag.
Residential for Continental Development Corp./John Ruemmele and
Thomas Ruemmele, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Oemichen to adopt. Supr. Oemichen explained this is a large
parcel of 211 A. but the soil types are not good for farming and
the land is mostly trees. The Town Board has approved the rezoning
for a planned residential subdivision. Motion carried.
Resolution #14 (96): Authorizing Submittal of a State Grant
Application to the WI Land Information Program. Motion to adopt by
Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Planning Director Dave
Fodroczi explained grant money is available up to $100,000 to use
for further implementation of the County Land Information Program.
Chair Boche and Supr. Standafer had questions on the use of this
grant money. Fodroczi explained specific proposals for use of the
funds has to be outlined and submitted with the application.
Carried.
Oral Reports: Reports were given by Extension Resource Agent Jim
Janke, Family Living Agent Mary Lestrud and Fair Board
representative John Swingle. County Clerk Nelson shared an article
from the Agri -View paper in which Jeff Kircher, dairy farmer from
Hammond, stated he relies on advice from his County Extension
Agent, Lee Milligan, and says he is "the best in the state."
Legislative Report: Senator Alice Clausing reported the
Metropolitan Airport issue is resolved for now with the decision
not to relocate to the Hastings, MN, area and to expand the present
facility. The Milwaukee Brewer Stadium issue is not resolved.
Senator Petak, who changed his vote, was recalled in a recent
election. This changes the majority in the WI Senate to
Democratic. Clausing believes this recall was a wake up call to
Legislators to tell them the voters hold them accountable.
The new majority changes Legislative Committee membership.
Clausing is Chair of the Ag., Transportation, Utilities and
Financial Institutions Committee and Chair of the Senate Select
Committee on Utility Regulation. She has authored legislation to
stop utility retail wheeling. Campaign Finance reform continues to
be one of her top priorities.
Clausing is concerned about how much actual property tax relief the
people of Wisconsin will receive. The Junker Landfill issue has
involved many innocent people in a law suit. Legislation is needed
to end legal battles and concentrate on clean-up. She surmised a
settlement of $3000 - $5000 would be requested of all landfill
users. Clausing and Representative Sheila Harsdorf made an on -site
visit to the Mounds Pond Dam. Extensive repairs are needed. The WI
Building Commission will make the decision but it appears it will
cost too much to be repaired and will likely be removed.
Committee Reports:
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Finance: Vice Chair Bradley relayed Chair Brown's request that
elected and appointed committee chairs attend the July 9 Finance
meeting at 10:30 a.m. Discussion will focus on budget goals.
Planning, Zoning and Parks: Supr. Giese referred to this
committee's past minutes in regard to St. Croix County becoming a
part of the Metro area. He cautioned on becoming inner webbed with
our neighbor to the west and wants the Board to be aware of any
development or any commitments made.
Planning, Zoning and Parks Comm. Vice Chair Oemichen relayed this
committee is very much concerned with the interest to the west.
Committee is meeting with Pierce and Polk County Supervisors to
determine their feelings on this issue and to express to them that
St. Croix County wishes to do our own planning. Oemichen believes
planning is best done at the local government level.
Supr. Horne asked if the Planning Committee had considered hiring
a County Building Inspector. Chair Dorsey said the committee is
taking this under advisement. Dorsey said the Steering Committee
is working on rewriting the Zoning Ordinance and would like Dave
Fodroczi to give an update at the August meeting. Horne noted the
Finance Committee requested Corporation Counsel Timmerman appeal to
the State, the Town of Hudson's Board of Review decision not to
lower the value of the Junker Landfill. He opposed the county
spending too much money to fight this since the county only pays
from $250 to $500 for the delinquent taxes.
Supr. Dowd commented he feels the County Board knows little of what
is going on.
Farmland Preservation: None.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bethke
to approve a total of $6,705.51 for May, 1996. Carried.
Correspondence: Thank you note read from Supr. Bethke for the
flower arrangement sent from the Board. Clerk Nelson had mailed
the thank you from former Supr. Bob Draxler to all Supervisors.
Announcements: Clerk reminded Board members to return their budget
books if they had not done so. Supr. Oemichen thanked the Clerk
and her staff for the cake and ice cream served during the break.
He may change his resignation from August 1 to August 20th.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Standafer.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Robert M. Boche, Chair Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors St. Croix County Clerk
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