HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-29-1996ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 29, 1996 9:00 A.M.
Government Center
Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Randy Fredrikson, First Baptist Church,
Hudson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
* ANNOUNCEMENTS: Recognition of Jack Colvard, Emergency Government
Department and County Board Vice Chair Tom Dorsey
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: November 19, 1996 9:00 A.M. (Tentative)
APPOINTMENTS:
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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 PUBLIC HEARING ON 1997 PROPOSED BUDGET 9:15 A.M.
e�2; Regular Board Session (Immediately Following Public
Hearing)
�-T. Resolution Approving County Aid Bridge Construction Under
Section 81.38 of the Statutes, County of St. Croix
ZI: Resolution Approving County Aid Construction and
Maintenance During Calendar Year 1997
L5. Resolution Approving Dog Damage Claims for 1996
Resolution Approving Reimbursement Due Listing Officials
for Listing Dogs
-7Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes
L8:'- Resolution Adopting,1997 St. Croix County Budget
et..-9: Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Frank K. Boardman
Town of Somerset
Z1b'. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Wilma Schachtner,
Town of Somerset
Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential for Kenneth
and Marcia Graf, Town of Baldwin
Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. Residential & Commercial
for John & Tom Ruemmele, Town of Troy
13. Resolution Approving Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance
Amendments
L*114. Joint Resolution Requesting Executive & Legislative Support
from the State of Wisconsin for Local Involvement of
Counties, Communities and Citizens in Metropolitan or
Regional Policies or Projects Affecting Western Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 11:00 A.M.
Sheriff, Corporation Counsel and Highway
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
Budget Session October 29, 1996
Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 9:00 a.m. Guests and the
press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Pastor Randy
Fredrikson, First Baptist Church, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
Roll call: 31 present, 0 absent. Date of next meeting is November
19 but meeting is tentative. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr.
O'Connell to approve the minutes with the following corrections:
vote on the County Library issue was 27 yes (not 22 yes), 0 no and
the word reconsidering was changed to considering in paragraph 7 on
page 6. Carried. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to
adopt the agenda. Carried.
Recognition: Chair Boche presented a certificate to Emergency
Management Director Jack Colvard who has completed all requirements
for recognition as a Level Three Emergency Manager in the WI
Certification program. Applause by Board. Clerk Nelson read a
letter from UW-Extension District Director Michael Perkl commending
Vice Chair Tom Dorsey for his involvement and insight as a member
of the Ag. and Extension Education Committee for 14 years.
Applause by Board.
Appointments: Irene Inlow from River Falls has been appointed to
the Council on Aging replacing Myrtle Munns.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported the Library
Transition Team meetings have been going very well. The direct
funding monies will be sent to the 10 municipalities with local
libraries to be used for library purposes only. The New Richmond
Library will handle the WISCAT data entry and will be a clearing
house for the Inter Library Loan program. Books by Mail will
relocate and the program will continue. Two county employees will
work with Books by Mail until June 1997. Supr. Nancy Bieraugel',
Chair of the Transition Team, thanked Deer Park Librarian Kathy
Setter for her cooperation and for acting as liaison between the
team and librarians. Bieraugel noted if the Supervisors have any
questions, please contact any team member - John Krizek, Rich
Loney, Supr. Tom Irwin, Kathy Setter and Bieraugel.
Krizek indicated the Town of Hudson and Village of North Hudson
have rescinded their previous resolutions withdrawing from county
library funding.
Chair Boche called the Public Hearing on the 1997 Budget to order.
No member of the public appeared to speak.
Finance Chair Don Brown conducted the budget hearing. He thanked
the Supervisors who helped put this budget together which he
believes to be the best budget since he has been on the Board.
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Brown said the County should run like a business and we need to
maximize revenues. Jail revenues are in excess of $1,000,000 which
is much greater than expected.
Brown called on Krizek for an overview of the budget process. The
5.54 mill rate was effective from 1989 to 1994; in 1995 was 5.48
and in 1997 the mill rate will be 4.68 which is a 10.58% reduction.
With school levies also down, the taxpayers should receive a
property tax reduction.
The 1997 budget includes the recall of $475,000 in bonds from
WMMIC, the county's liability insurance company. ($106,381 paid
through the levy and the remainder designated from the General
Fund.) The interest income from these bonds will be enough to pay
the insurance premiums.
The cost of $280,000 to the county for the extension of sewer and
water by the City of Hudson for the new development will be
designated from the General Fund.
Finance Director Rich Loney reported the breakdown of increased
valuation: 60.9% from economic change (re-evaluation); 31.4% for
new construction and 7.7o in other changes.
In reply to Suprs. Standafer's and Horne's questions on health
insurance plans, Supr. Brown stated the county is required by law
to have two plans. Presently the standard plan has 57 enrolled and
can only be removed if there are 25 or less. When the HMO plan was
implemented in 1991, $500,000 in premiums was saved.
Budget discussion: Supr. King said the budget should include money
for the County Board to meet every month and discuss pertinent
issues. Worker's Comp is actuarial charge backs to departments.
Krizek said computer programming in the future tends to move away
from the mainframe to desk top power along with small area
networks. The maintenance cost for the HP 3000 is $29,000 yearly.
Loney reported the Finance Dept. took advantage of automation and
did not fill two vacant positions after employees retired.
The Recycling Coordinator position was re-evaluated and was reduced
two grade levels from $40,746 to $32,006. Loney indicated the
remaining $8, 740 from the grant would go back to municipalities for
their recycling programs. Krizek said the County Board approved
the County being the responsible unit for recycling until 1999.
The new Zoning Administrator position is in the budget at $40,590
but the Hay Study salary range is up to $53,000.
Discussion on hazardous waste clean up held every year. Motion by
Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to amend Line item 219 in
Recycling budget to remove $33,000 in 1997 budget for a total of
zero. Supr. Mortensen recommended a clean up be held every two
years and Supr. O'Connell suggested working with neighboring
counties. Supr. Sinclear said hazardous material should not be
stored for two to three years; if there is no clean up, waste is
thrown in ditches. Supr. Mehls suggested referring this issue to
the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Comm.) and that the cost of $100
per person would not be accurate because some people brought
neighbor's material for disposal.
Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to call the
question. Carried. Roll call vote: 2 yes, 28 no, O'Connell
absent for this vote. Motion defeated.
WESTCAP: Motion by Supr. Kellaher, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot to
restore $1000 to WESTCAP budget. Kellaher explained several
companies donate grants and money is needed to administer these
grants. Supr. Giese commented grants do not have provisions for
administrative costs and WESTCAP does help people in poverty. Roll
call vote: 22 yes, 8 no. Carried.
Economic Development: Supr. Standafer noted once funding is cut it
is difficult to restore. Economic Development Corporation had
requested $40,900 and Finance approved $34,400. Standafer stated
industrial development provides a revenue stream to the county
through increased taxes. Supr. Bradley read part of a letter to
the editor in which the writer claimed more roads and services are
needed when industrial development occurs which may off set much of
the tax revenue received. No changes made to this budget.
Human Services: Supr. Brown said this budget is complicated so
a block grant has been given for two years and this procedure is
working well.
Parks: Supr. Brown noted this budget was increased due to purchase
of land on Perch Lake and for improvements on the Woodville Trail.
Supr. Jacobson, who is spearheading the upgrade for the Trail,
advised the Army Reserve has agreed to provide labor and machines
to build structures and revamp the Trail. The county will provide
fuel and materials. The seven miles of trail in St. Croix County
and the additional three in Pierce County are used for biking,
walking and snowmobiling.
Nursing Home: Brown reported the Home is operating in the black
but the County owns the building and is making the payments. ITP
funds (Intergovernmental Transfer Payments) are considered o.k. for
1997 but "iffy" in 1998.
Land Records: Supr. Raymond explained a consultant had been hired
to determine how to automate land records. The steering committee
is working on a Long Range Plan and a new Zoning Ordinance.
Highway: Loney noted the County Aid Bridge Construction costs are
apportioned to only the 21 towns who participate in the program;
not villages or cities. Highway Comm. Chair Sinclear asked Highway
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Commissioner Dan Fedderly for comments. Fedderly said this budget
meets the goals set for maintenance and construction. The State
Transportation Aids reimbursement is the biggest concern.
Debt Service: Supr. Brown reported $600,000 of debt will be paid
in 1997. The General Fund is in the best shape of the past 10
years.
Land Conservation: Vice Chair Dorsey said the Lake Cluster and
Kinnickinnic River projects are all worthwhile. The flood plain
zoning for the Glen Hills dams will be costly. Brown said a house
has been built below one of the dam structures and a flood zone
survey needs to be done.
Committees and Commissions: Motion by Supr. Irwin, 2nd by Supr.
Hense to eliminate $3,000 in line item #143 for committee per diems
because the Library Board will be disbanded. Carried.
Budget Summary: ' Contingency Fund total is $712,000 (beginning
total was $710,000, minus $1,000 for WESTCAP, additional $3,000
from reducing Committees, budget) This fund will be used for wage
and fringe increases, three new law enforcement officers and other
real contingencies. Total for the levy is $11,183,488.
Finance Chair Brown thanked the Board, Staff and Department Heads
for good budgeting.
Chair Boche closed the public hearing and announced free flu shots
are available for Supervisors from 1:00 to 4:00 today.
Resolution #22 (96): County Aid Bridge Construction. Motion by
Supr. Bethke, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #23 (96) : County Aid Road Construction and Maintenance.
Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Hense to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #24 (96): Dog Damage Claims. Motion by Supr.
O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #25 (96): Listing Dogs. Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd
by Supr. King to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #26 (96): Illegal Taxes. Motion by Supr. O'Connell,
2nd by Supr. Jensen to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #27 (96): Adoption a 1997 Budget and Approving Other
Expenditures for St. Croix County. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd
by Supr. Bradley to adopt. Roll call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried. (Supr. Kellaher excused for family medical emergency.)
Draft Resolution Regarding Local Involvement In Metropolitan or
Regional Policies Affecting Western Wisconsin: County Planner Dave
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Fodroczi explained this draft resolution allows Pierce, Polk and
St. Croix County to communicate concerns regarding metro or area
wide projects to the Governor and Legislature. It also guards
against executive or legislative mandates that could preempt local
planning and policies.
Discussion on resolution wording not being specific and other
ramifications. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to refer
this Resolution to the Administration Committee to determine if we
should pursue, drop or revise it. Carried. Krizek requested a
fiscal impact statement be done also.
Ordinance #407 (96): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for John
and Thomas Ruemmele. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Menter. Dorsey explained this is a 307 A. parcel in the Town
of Troy to be rezoned for purpose of housing development and a golf
course. The golf course needs a special exception granted. Supr.
Hense said Town of Troy changed the density rule from 2 A. with no
road to 3 A. including road. A developer could use 1 A. for a
house, then 2 A. for open space.
Chuck Cook from Continental Development displayed the plan for
development of the Ruemmele property. The developer will pay for
road improvements. Supr. Brown noted this is a $60 million
development using the concept of open spaces and quality
development. Taxes per home are projected at $8,OOO and he
encouraged a yes vote. Supr. Standafer stated a family with two
children would not greatly increase the tax base with school and
other services needed. Supr. Bradley questioned the possibility of
contamination of aquifers. Dorsey replied if all rules are
followed and practices carefully monitored, there should be no
problem.
Supr. Luckey, member of Planning, Zoning and Parks Comm., voted no
on the rezoning because of her concern about water and septic
systems so close for so many homes. Dorsey also noted the Troy
Town Board and Planning Board did a lot of work before approving
this project. Motion to rezone carried. Luckey voted no.
Ordinance #408 (96): Rezoning from Ag. to Commercial for John and
Thomas Ruemmele. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Brown. Dorsey said this is a 1 A. lot for a golf course club
house. If the Board of Adjustment approves the golf course, the
rezoning will be done for the club house.
Supr. Bradley thought the Board of Adjustment should approve the
special exception for the golf course before the rezoning is done.
He also questioned a conflict of interest by voting both as a
County Board member and as a member of Board of Adjustment.
Corporation Counsel Timmerman said that usually the BOA wants
rezoning approved before they make a decision. As a Supervisor and
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member of BOA, you must decide if you can be objective and
unbiased. If you are, you should remove yourself from the issue.
Motion to rezone carried. Luckey voted no.
Ordinance #409 (96): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Frank Boardman. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Sinclear. . Carried. Ltx-Gke- voted=no .
Ordinance #410 (96): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Wilma and Ed Schachtner. Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Sinclear to adopt. Carried.
Ordinance #411 (96): Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag.
Residential for Kenneth and Marcia Graf. Motion to adopt by Vice
Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried. Luckey voted no.
Resolution #28 (96): Approving Town of Hudson Zoning regarding
Notice of Public Hearing. Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Horne to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #29 (96): Approving Town of Hudson Zoning regarding
Mini Storage. Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Horne to
adopt. Carried.
Resolution #30 (96): Approving Town of Hudson Zoning Amendment
regarding Special Exceptions. Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Horne to adopt. Carried.
Comments: Supr. Dowd complimented the Finance Committee on a good
budgeting process. He did express concern regarding the attitude
of the Finance Committee during their meeting with the New Richmond
Industrial Development Committee regarding the financing of
Lehmann's move to the New Richmond Industrial Park. He commented
any group appearing before the Committee should be treated with
common courtesy. Dowd also thought the issue of financing through
the County with a grant fund should have come to the County Board.
Finance Chair Brown replied that he was very direct but not rude.
Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Hense, 2nd by Supr. Dull to
refer request for extension to the Land Conservation Committee.
Carried.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. King
to approve payment of $7,013.16 for September 1996. Carried.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Meeting
adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Robert M. Boche, Chair Sue E. Nelson, Clerk
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