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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-15-1997ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 15, 1997 9:00 A.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Pastor John Hanson, Peace Lutheran Church Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Introduction of Zoning Director,.David Dacquisto Proclamation Soil & Water Stewardship Week April 27 - May 4, 1997 DATE OF NEXT SESSION: May 20, 1997 ***7:00 P.M.*** APPOINTMENTS: Health & Human Services Board, Citizen Members: Robert Stephens, Dr. Allen Limberg & Fern Johnson *County Representative on the Sesquicentennial Commission: Supervisor Daryl Standafer 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) k-1— Land & Water Speaking Contest Winners - 9:10 A.M. Report from St. Croix Corrections Center Director - Pete Stacy - 9:30 A.M. 3. Rez-edtion Appx---ovv4ng Town-ef--Glenwoed A&Tting the County Zoning Ordinance v4: Resolution Approving Procedures for Revolving Loan Fund Video Presentation - Bill Rubin Resolution Approving the Name of Land Conservation Committee be Amended to the St. Croix County Land & Water Committee F*� Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Construction of Telecommunication Towers Resolution Appointing Agent for County Recycling Program iS. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Dan & Betty Casey, Town of Star Prairie /--*�9. Recommendation to Deny Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Residential for John Heintz, Town of Star Prairie t*-1'0. Request for County Board Recommendation on Jail Pod Concept *11. Resolution Supporting the Pollution Reduction Incentive Program for Implementation of the Southfork of the Hay River Priority Watershed Plan DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Health & Human Services and Nursing Home *11:15 A.M. 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 April 15, 1997 Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 9:05 a.m. Invocation and comments on soil and water stewardship by Pastor John Hanson, Peace Lutheran Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent including Tom Irwin, Mary Louise Olson and Ron Raymond (all excused). Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to approve the March 18 and March 26 County Board minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt the agenda. Carried. Announcements: Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee Chair Dorsey introduced the new Zoning Director David Dacquisto. Dacquisto said he is happy to be in St. Croix County and is excited about working on a new County Zoning Ordinance and providing services needed and wanted by the County. Proclamation of April 27 through May 4, 1997 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week was read by Clerk Sue Nelson and signed by Chair Boche. Sympathy was extended to Supr. Hense for the loss of his mother. Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Appointments: The following appointments were made by Chair Boche: Health and Human Service Citizen Members - Robert Stephens, Dr. Allen Limberg and Fern Johnson; County Representative on the Sesquicentennial Commission - Supr. Daryl Standafer. Soil and Water Speaking Winners: Land Conservation Chair Art Jensen introduced Ashley O'Brien in the Elementary Division who gave her speech on "Walk Through a Wetland." She is the daughter of Darcy Crandell and Daniel O'Brien and attends school at Westside Elementary, River Falls. Kari Heebink was in the Senior Division and her speech was titled "Easy Prey." Kari is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heebink and attends Baldwin -Woodville High School. Corrections Center Report: Director Pete Stacy noted that nearly $800,000 was paid to St. Croix County for rental of jail space for intermediate housing for Correction Center inmates. In tracking graduates for five years, 65 out of a 100 are doing well and have not returned to the prison system. Community Service projects included sandbagging in Hudson, shoveling driveways and sidewalks for senior citizens in New Richmond, and speaking to students and warning them how crime can creep into their lives. There are 600 new inmates every month in the State of WI. Stacy believes more resources should be put into intervention programs rather than more prisons. In a recent study, three issues were found valuable in preventing a life of crime: keeping families intact, weekly attendance at religious activities and more positive role models in a child's life. Also, children are not taught to take responsibility for their own actions. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek outlined proposals of the 1997-1999 State Budget some of which are increasing Veterans' Service grants, school referendums held only in the Spring, 11 elimination of Land Information Board and forming a WI Land Council, ranking Watersheds, Recyling funding for only two more years, removal of fishing and hunting licenses from County Clerks' offices, Nursing Home occupancy, people must work in order to get food stamps, mental health plans removed from Human Services, Clerk of Courts no longer collect and distribute child support payments and an increase in fees for Sheriffs' sales. In the Ag. Center update Krizek said the committee is moving quickly to get the building done and done right. The Village of Baldwin has approved selling the original site to Wayne Peters who in turn will sell it to the County. He compared the original building plan with the plans developed with the help of Ayres and Associates. A full basement, a southerly entrance and combined spaces for county offices are planned. Resolution Approving Procedures for Revolving Loan Fund• Economic Development Corporation Director Bill Rubin said every new job creates 1.93 total jobs. According to WI Dept. of Public Instruction it costs $6.600 to educate a child of which 55o must be raised locally. Rubin showed a video presentation highlighting new business and industry that had moved into all areas of the county. Supr. Bradley contradicted Rubin's claims that an increase in jobs means an increase in property tax dollars. He referred to material on Urban Sprawl which said Sprawl eats up any gains in economic development. Bradley claimed Rubin was a false prophet regarding his predictions about the benefits of economic development. He thought this resolution intended to by-pass the Finance Committee since it was originated in the Administration Committee. Supr. Dowd said these items, such as a revolving loan fund, should come to the Board floor, not just to Finance. Supr Giese asked if Supervisors wanted to provide jobs for young people in the future and he is 100% for our involvement in Economic Development. Supr. Bieraugel stated she is not against business but does not believe government should be in the loan business. Supr. Standafer said everyone has a right to their own opinion and this is not a resolution to circumvent the Finance Committee. Finance Chair Brown explained when Lehmann Farms appeared before Finance for a revolving loan fund, tough questions were asked. The City of New Richmond reported their loan fund was used up but it actually was not. The County Board had not given approval for a loan program at this time. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Filipiak to adopt the Resolution. Supr. Horne stated economic development is needed as a tax base and the revolving loan fund is one tool that's needed. Horne said Director Bill Rubin is not a. smooth operator; he is doing what he has been hired to do. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Standafer to amend the working document by stating interest rates would be at least the prime rate or above. Carried. Motion by Supr Brown, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to amend the working document under the Loan Application section to read application 2 "provided" by St. Croix County (rather than prepared by). Carried. Motion by Supr. Brown, 2nd by Supr. Hense to send the resolution and working document back to Administration Committee for further clarification and changes. Supr. Jacobson said all suggestions for revisions should be sent to the Administration Committee. Carried. Ordinance # 420 (97): Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Construction of Telecommunication Towers. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to adopt. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi said this 90 day moratorium on building of towers allows time to develop policy and meet with the providers of this service to provide for orderly development of these communication facilities. Exceptions are allowed for existing towers, repair and maintenance, emergency work or tower work that has received all necessary permits and approvals from the County prior to effective date of this ordinance. Supr. Brown asked if we have the right to establish a moratorium and Corporation Counsel Timmerman answered Federal law allows regulations as long as Telecommunication services are treated fairly. Motion carried to adopt. Resolution #7 (97): Approving the Name of Land Conservation Committee be Amended to the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Committee. Motion by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot to adopt. Jensen said this name change is being done throughout the State; no new stationery will be ordered. Carried. Resolution #8 (97): Appointing Agent for County Recycling Program. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Dull. This is a resolution needed to designate the County Planning Director as agent for the County Recyling Program. Carried. Ordinance 421 (97): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Dan and Betty Casey, Town of Star Prairie. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter to adopt. Carried. Resolution Re: Town of Glenwood Adopting County Zonincr Ordinance- Timmerman explained the Board does not have to approve this action. The Town of Glenwood Resolution needs to be filed with the County Clerk who then notifies the Board of this action. Recommendation to Deny Rezoning for John Heintz• Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot to approve Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee report which denies rezoning from Ag. Residential to Residential for John Heintz, Town of Star Prairie. Zoning Director Dacquisto explained this procedure would be used when zoning is denied rather than preparing an ordinance to deny. Carried. Resolution #9 (97): Resolution Supporting the Pollution Reduction Incentive Program for Implementation of the Southfork of the Hay River Priority Watershed Plan. County Conservationist Charles Christenson reported the inventory and planning process is done. The Citizens Advisory Committee recommended not using a traditional cost sharing approach but rather an incentive payment program to landowners to reduce phosphorus and sediment reduction. State Law 3 does not allow incentive payments and Senator Clausing has indicated she would initiate legislation to allow these payments. This resolution solicits the Wisconsin State Legislature to either change the State Statutes or authorize a pilot project to implement this plan. Christenson said a traditional plan calls for about $6.5 million in building structures while incentive payments would total $4.5 million. Motion carried. Supr. Horne voted no. Resolution Approving Additional Jail Pod Concept• Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Giese to place on the floor. Public Protection Chair Krueger stated the present jail is filled with county, boot camp, immigration and other surrounding counties' prisoners. Due to a new federal law, immigration inmates stay in jail longer and INS needs more short term jail space. Our county jail staff has proven their expertise in incarceration of these prisoners. Krueger said the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) would have to pay for the new jail pod or pay on the bond payment plus a daily fee for housing inmates. Public Protection Committee does not have all the answers and would like the Board's permission to pursue the details. This would be a revenue producing operation. Supr. Kellaher asked who would be responsible if a prisoner is granted political asylum. Supr. Brown questioned if the county would remain non-profit if we build a for -profit facility. He thanked the Public Protection Committee for their work on the project. He cited the risk involved if the federal policy would change. Brown referred to an article which told that private incarceration companies are a growing business. He is concerned about the increased costs to Health and Human Services if relatives of the inmates move nearby. Brown noted the County Board sets policy and Finance carries it out. Health and Human Services Director John Borup commented correctional and mental facilities do draw families and increase Health and Human Services demands but he has no data on short term inmates. John Krizek asked if this should be the business of County Government. Our mission should be to serve the citizens within the county borders. There could be a risk to the taxpayers if the facility shuts down. Federal Government contracts usually contain a clause that payment will be made if funding is approved. Supr. O'Connell noted that we promised county taxpayers the present jail facility would be sufficient for many years when the new Government Center was built. Sheriff Burch said INS came to the county because of easy access on the freeway. Staff should not decide this issue; they are neutral. If the Board chooses to go with a new jail pod, the department will work with them. He advised there could be a new philosophy in future Federal administration. Supr. Giese stated the resolution calls for Finance and Public Protection to investigate this matter further. He said the issue 4 has been taken over by Finance after work was done by Public Protection. We are presently making revenue renting jail space. Giese said this is a similar to the Perch Lake resolution which requested permission from the Board to research this issue further. Supr. Horne said there is some confusion in the resolution as the sixth WHEREAS stated an affirmative vote supports the concept of the addition to the jail but the last resolve states this resolution in no way binds the County Board to provide additional jail space. Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to send this resolution back to the Finance Committee. Carried. Supr. Jacobson was concerned if IRS would consider the county non profit if this additional jail space were built. Oral Reports: Health and Human Services Board Chair Robert Stephens introduced the Health and Human Services report. Presentations were given by Director John Borup, Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Krieger and Long Term Support Coordinator Karen Hall. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to refer application of Adeline Peskar to the State; request has been approved by the Land and Water Conservation Committee. Carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to approve total of $7,973.28 for month of March. Announcements: Chair Boche announced an open house would be held at the Government Center on Thursday, May 1 for people to meet with attorneys and judicial staff and tour the Center. Motion to adjourn by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot. Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Robert M. Boche, Chair Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk A