HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-21-1997ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 21, 1997 9:00 A.M.
Government Center
Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Robert M. Boche
INVOCATION: Pastor Dean Simpson, Cross Lutheran Church, Roberts
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: November 5, 1997,
APPOINTMENTS:
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Budget Hearing 9:00 A.M.
(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. ITBEC Dues (International Trade Business Economic Development) - Dave
Dumpke, WCA Legislative Aid 9:30 A.M.
2. Recognition of 4-H Program - Jr. Leader President, Tolea Kamm 10:00 A.M.
3. kesari g fie - Ag,- Ra isAnt-i a for Wes 1T-�1a l l - Tn.rn o f o f r
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4. Rezoning from Ag. to Conservancy for Steve Halleen - Town of Stanton
5. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Lowell Rivard - Town of Somerset
6. Rezoning from Ag. to Commercial for Cenex/LDL Agronomy Center - Town of
Cylon
7. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for James Rivard/William Jasperson -
Town of Somerset
8. Rezoning from Ag. to Commercial for Patrick O'Malley - Town of Troy
9. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Henry Lentz - Town of Somerset
10. Rezoning from Ag. to Commercial for Roger Goodrich - Town of Cylon
11. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Kowski Farms, Inc. - Town of
Somerset
**12. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Allen & Cynthia Campeau - Town
of Star Prairie
**13. Joint Resolution Designating the Duties of County Surveyor Be Performed
by a Registered Land Surveyor Employed by,the S.C.C. Highway Dept.
*14. Closed Session Pursuant to s.19.85(1) (e), WI Statutes, to Conduct
Specified Public Business Where Competitive or Bargaining Reasons Require
a Closed Session
*15. Reconvene in Open Session Pursuant to s.19.85(2), WI Statutes
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 10:30 A.M.
Sheriff, Highway and Corporation Counsel 10:30 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
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session October 21, 1997
Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chair Boche. Invocation
given by Supr. Daryl Standafer. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Next meeting is the Budget Hearing on November 5, 9:00 a.m.
Roll call: 29 present, 2 absent - Supr. Hense excused, Supr. Mehls
arrived at 9:45 a.m. making 30 present and 1 absent.
Motion by Supr. Mortensen, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to approve the
September 16 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by
Supr. Krueger to adopt the agenda. Carried.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek highlighted the 1998
county budget. Comparisons were:
1997 1998
$46,381,367 $51,112,668 (largest ever)
Levy 11,183,488 11,941,830 6.78o increase
Mill Rate 4.68 4.48
Part of the reason for a lower mill rate is due to equalized value
growth. $800,000 will be applied to the General Fund to pay for
part of the Ag. Center Building. Three departments are on block
grants - Health and Human Services, Department on Aging and Land
and Water Conservation.
Finance Chair Brown commented one reason we could reduce the mill
rate is the growth in the County and also that budgets came in the
best ever -- accurate and to the point. The budget reflects actual
need.
Krizek noted the Ag. Center building is progressing well. The roof
is shingled and the building should be enclosed soon. Wausau
Insurance did a safety audit for the County and an excellent rating
was given for prevention of liability claims. This rating was due
to Safety Committees implemented in the Highway Dept., good
reporting systems and excellent policies in place in Law
Enforcement.
Resolution #29 (97): To Continue ITBEC Membership and Authorizing
Payment of Dues. Dave Dumpke, Legislative Aid from the Wisconsin
Counties Association, spoke on the benefits of bringing
international trade and tourism to the West Central Wisconsin area.
Two strengths of ITBEC (International Trade, Business and Economic
Development Council) are working together as a region and having an
international focus. In 1998 a Great River Tour is planned for
German tourists including a one night stay in Hudson. The
organization also works with abandoned railroad lines; either
keeping the tracks for recreational purposes or establishing a
short line rail to start a new business.
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The dues are based on equalized value of each county; the Tribes do
not pay dues but have $40,000 in advertising contracts. Much of
the dues money is used to advertise and market to promote tours.
Discussion and questions by Supervisors.
Motion to adopt by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Dowd. Roll call
vote: 16 yes, 14 no. Motion carried to pay $10,708.00 for 1998
dues to ITBEC.
Recognition of 4-H Program: Tolea Kamm, 4-H Jr. Leader President
thanked the Board for their support of the 4-H program. She shared
her 4-H experiences and what 4-H has done for her. She and other
Jr. Leaders served ice cream to the Supervisors during the break.
Oral Reports: Presentations given by Sheriff Paul Burch and
Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly. Corporation Counsel postponed
his report.
Ordinance #443 (97): Rezoning from Ag. to Conservancy for Gary,
Arlene and Steve Halleen. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey,
2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Dorsey explained Conservancy sets aside
the parcel where nothing can be done with the land; no building,
cutting trees, etc. However, the zoning can be changed at a later
date.
Supr. Standafer suggested having a short educational program on the
rezoning process. Supr. Olson concurred. Bradley questioned if it
was rare to deny a rezoning request. Dorsey replied if the Town
Board agrees usually Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee does
also. The Committee has to have a valid reason to deny rezoning.
Motion to adopt rezoning to conservancy carried.
Ordinance #444 (97): Rezoning from Ag. to Commercial for Cenex/LDL
Agronomy Center. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Menter. This is an addition to the present parcel that was
rezoned previously. Carried.
Ordinance #445 (97): Rezoning from Ag. the Ag. Residential for
Rivard/Jasperson. Motion to Adopt by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr.
Berenschot. Parcel is 70 A. rezoned for development. Carried.
Supr. Krueger voted no.
Ordinance #446 (97): Rezoning from Ag. to Commercial for Patrick
O'Malley. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
O'Connell. This parcel is for a golf course club house. Carried.
Ordinance #447 (97): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Kowski Farms. Motion to adopt by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr.
Raymond. Carried. Supr. Krueger voted no.
Ordinance #448 (97): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
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Henry and Bernice Lentz. Motion to adopt by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by
Supr. Menter. Carried. Supr. Krueger voted no.
Ordinance #449 (97): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Allen and Cynthia Campeau. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey,
2nd by Supr. Raymond. Carried.
Supr. Bethke was excused at 11:30 a.m.
Resolution #30 (97): Joint Resolution designating the duties of
County Surveyor be performed by a registered land surveyor employed
by the St. Croix County Highway Dept. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. King.
Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly explained the Highway Dept. is
reorganizing the surveying and engineering functions. The WI
Statutes, provide that, in lieu of electing a County Surveyor, the
County Board can designate the duties be performed by any
registered land surveyor employed by the County. The resolution
provides the duties of County Surveyor are to be performed by
Daniel Fedderly, the County Highway Commissioner or an employee of
the Highway Dept. designated by him.
Supr. O'Connell suggested leaving the Highway Commissioner's name
off the resolution but Corporation Counsel Timmerman advised it
should be left on as the duties have to be performed by a
registered land surveyor. Motion to approve carried.
Closed Session: Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to
move into closed session per WI Statute 19.85 (1)(e) to conduct
specified public business where competitive or bargaining reasons
require a closed session. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no. Carried.
Motion to come out of closed session by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr.
Mortensen. Carried.
Action from Closed Session: Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2nd by
Supr. Krueger not to grant a 14 day extension to Pat Collins for
the purchase of Onstott property. Roll call vote: 29 yes, 0 no.
Carried.
Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Dull
to forward applications to the State for Steven and Susan
Wynveen/Terry and Laura Thompson, Town of Hammond and Greg A. and
Gloria M. Anderson, Town of Warren. Both applications have been
approved by the Land and Water Committee. Carried.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr.
O'Connell to approve total of $8,929.95 for September, 1997.
Carried. Berenschot voted no.
Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read a card from Supr. Jensen
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thanking the Supervisors for their concern following the death of
his wife. Letter received from Michael Brady, Commander, U.S.
Navy, regarding consideration of naming a submarine USS Manitowoc.
State Rep. Sheila Harsdorf notified the Board she has co -sponsored
a resolution urging the U.S. Navy to name the last SEAWOLF
submarine "Manitowoc."
Announcements: Supr. Bradley noted an article in the St. Paul
Pioneer Press regarding urban sprawl. He will have this copied and
mailed to Supervisors. Bradley proposed some group be organized to
study the County's future during the next.50 years.
Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
Robert M. Boche, Chair
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
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Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk