HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-05-1997AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 5, 1997 9:00 A.M.
St. Croix County Government Center
Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Supervisor Chuck Mehls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: November 18, 1997 (Tentative)
APPOINTMENTS: Rhoda Wood, Council on Aging
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1998 PROPOSED BUDGET 9:05 A.M.
2. Regular Board Session (Immediately Following Public Hearing)
A. Resolution Approving County Aid Bridge Construction Under
Section 81.38 of the Statutes, County of St. Croix
B. Resolution Approving County Aid Construction and
Maintenance During the Calendar Year 1998
C. Resolution Adopting 1998 St. Croix County Budget
D. Resolution Regarding Cancellation of Checks
E. Resolution Approving Reimbursement Due Listing Officials
for Listing Dogs for 1997
F. Resolution Approving Dog Damage Claims for 1997
G. Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes
*H. Resolution Approving Amendment of the Town of Hudson Tower
Ordinance
*I. Resolution Recommending Appointment of St. Croix County
Administrative Coordinator to the Shared Revenue Tax Force
**J. Ordinance Amending St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 17, Section 17.70(3)(c)(1), and Section
17. 70 (3) (c) (2) , and St. Croix County Subdivision Ordinance
Chapter 18, Section 18.22
K. 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
L. Reconvene in Open Session Pursuant to s.19.85(2), WI Stats.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 10:30 A.M.
Child Support and Department on Aging
COMMITTEE & BOARD REPORTS
FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS
MILEAGE & PER DIEM REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
(The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentation)
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Budget Hearing November 5, 1997
Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 9:10 a.m. Invocation was
given by Supervisor Chuck Mehls. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent - Suprs. Mary Louise Olson, David
Hense and Wm. Krueger (all excused).
Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. King to adopt the agenda.
Carried. Minutes will be approved at next regular meeting.
November'18 session is tentative.
Appointments: Chair Boche appointed Rhoda Wood to Council on Aging
and Nancy Bieraugel to the Indianhead Library Federation.
Public Hearing and Budget Review: Chair called the public hearing
to order but no one from the public was present to speak. The
public hearing was closed and budget review turned over to Finance
Chair Don Brown. Brown commented there are two funds available for
a safety net - the General and Contingency funds. Last year the
balance in the designated General Fund was $2,142,352 and this year
is estimated to be $590,000 after the Ag. Center transfer. The
undesignated fund balance last year was $5,333,418 and at the end
of 1997 is estimated to be $3,780,000. The 1998 levy increase is
6.775% and this budget will restore $800,000 to the General Fund.
ITBEC Dues: Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to
reduce the payment from $10,708 approved at October 21 session to
$3,000. Discussion regarding having our own County Economic
Development program, advertising the County worldwide, ITBEC
organization's goals and direction not defined. Admin. Coordinator
John Krizek stated $3,000 should be enough seed money for ITBEC.
Roll call vote: 18 yes, 10 no. Motion carried to reduce payment
to $3,000. Supr. O'Connell was excused at 9:35 a.m.
Supr. Brown listed each Departmental budget and offered Supervisors
a chance to speak on any budget item. Supr. Giese asked if money
had been budgeted in Clerk of Court or Circuit Court budgets for
additional security measures. Brown replied no money is in these
budgets but the Finance Committee would handle any future needs by
using the Contingency Fund.
In reply to Supr. Horne's inquiry, Supr. Brown said the closing
date for the library building is late December and the money would
go into the General Fund.
Supr. Standafer asked why does the County continue to own the
County Farm land. Supr. Bethke said the land is rented to John
Schottler for 10 years @ $52 per acre and the barn and house are
also rented by other parties. Supr. Sinclear said the Health and
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Human Services Committee has been asked to sell land to the City of
New Richmond. The committee is watching the potential growth of
the area and increase in property values and has decided to hold
this property for a few years until the new road is constructed.
Krizek noted money made from the farm rental goes into the Health
and Human Services General Fund. Supr. Bradley commented it would
be wise to end the barn contract.
Resolution #31 (97): Recommending Appointment of St. Croix County
Administrative Coordinator to the Shared Revenue Task Force.
Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Kellaher to adopt.
Standafer explained, if the resolution is adopted, it will be
forwarded with Krizek's resume to the Governor. The other Wisconsin
counties will receive it also along with a cover letter from Chair
Boche encouraging their support of Krizek's appointment. Carried.
Transportation: Supr. Brown asked why county -aid for bridges is
decreased this year. Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly answered
the Towns petition for 40% of cost sharing for bridge repair and
this amount varies from year to year. The dollar amount will be
higher next year.
County Parks: Chair Boche noted the $10,600 increase in revenue
anticipated from user fee increases but the Parks budget did not
specify which fees would be increased and how much. Supr. Luckey
said the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee has always handled
the fee increases. Krizek noted the County Board Rules and By -Laws
do not call for board approval of fee increases. If the Board
adopts the budget, in essence the fee increases are approved.
Motion by Chair Boche to approve a per day increase of $1.00 on the
day rate and an additional $2.00 camping fee per night. Vice Chair
Dorsey stated the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee is in the
process of checking other campgrounds for comparison prices. He
recommended not setting a fee now. No second; motion died.
Woodville Trail: Supr. Jacobson reported 4 miles have been graded
with the addition of crushed rock. Many walkers and hikers are
using the trail. The U.S. Army Corp. has worked weekends this fall
and have been very helpful in upgrading the Woodville Trail.
Municipal Libraries: Supr. Giese asked how much money was saved by
disbanding the County Library. Supr. Irwin said this was not done
to save money - the distribution system was failing and the dollars
were shifted from the County operation to the local libraries.
Chair Boche commented no county money went to the local libraries
previously because municipalities with no libraries were taxed.
Finance Director Loney said the mill rate of .19469359 remains the
same for five years for distribution of money to the libraries.
WESTCAP: President of WESTCAP Lee Kellaher indicated the request
of $2500 was the same as last year. This money is used to
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administer grant money received from private industry. WESTCAP
handles people who Health and Human Services cannot so there is no
duplication of services. Administrative costs run about 5.50-..
Zoning: Supr. Horne asked why there was a large increase in
salaries. Krizek replied two additional employees have been added
- a Director and Assistant. Supr. Filipiak questioned why the fees
were lower since there is more activity in rezoning. Krizek said
the 1997 fees were projected inaccurately and were corrected for
1998. In reply to Supr. Horne's question, Supr. Raymond said the
difference between Planning and Zoning is Planning lays out the
plan for the future and Zoning enforces the rules and ordinances.
Supr. Giese commented the new zoning plan is taking too long.
Supr. Raymond predicted a mid 98 date for the preliminary zoning
plan to be completed.
Lake Mallalieu: Supr. Peterson asked if repairs had been done on
the Mallalieu Dam and will there be county cost sharing. Krizek
said repairs have not been done yet and there will be no county
cost share. Peterson asked if the county is part owner of the dam,
do we have to put in county dollars. Supr. Brown said if money is
needed, it would be taken from the Contingency Fund.
Land Information: Krizek said revenue comes from recording fees
and is used to automate hardware and software for Register of Deeds
land records project.
Recycling: This is 100a grant funded. Supr. Standafer was excused
at 11:35 a.m.
Contingency Fund: Motion by Bradley, 2nd by Boche to reduce
Contingency Fund from $400,000 to $300,000 for 1998 budget. Supr.
Brown explained this fund is used for unanticipated expenses, the
General Fund is down and $400,000 is less than to of the total
budget. Supr. Mehls commented it is never known when a disaster
may strike and reclamation would be expensive even if some expenses
would be refunded. Supr. Giese said we should not unnecessarily
tax the taxpayers with a higher Contingency Fund. Roll call vote:
5 yes, 21 no, motion failed.
Suprs. Kellaher and Bieraugel excused at noon.
Budget Summary: John Krizek reported the present levy is
$11,941,171 with a mill rate of 4.48 per thousand. With the
addition of $800,000 the General Fund should stand at $1,390,000 as
of January 1, 1998. Supr. Horne was told by Finance Director
Loney, if the Onstott property is sold, the money would go toward
debt service. Supr. Peterson stated security issues should be
debated by the Board and should be on a future agenda.
Supr. Brown thanked the Supervisors for their input and noted he
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enjoyed working on the 1998 budget.
Resolution #32 (97): County Aid Bridge Construction. Motion by
Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #33 (97): County Aid Road Construction and Maintenance
for 1998. Motion to adopt by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Grant.
Carried.
Resolution #34 (97): Adopting 1998 Budget and Approving Other
Expenditures. Motion to adopt by Supr. Mehls, 2nd by Supr. Bethke.
Roll call vote: 24 yes, 0 no. Carried.
Resolution #35 (97): Regarding Cancellation of Checks. Motion by
Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Jensen to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #36 (97): Listing of Dogs. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bethke. Carried.
Resolution #37 (97): Claims for Damages to Animals. Motion by
Supr. Berenschot, 2nd by Supr. Menter to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #38 (97): Regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion to adopt by
Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Peterson. Carried.
Resolution #39 (97): Approving Amendment of the Town of Hudson
Zoning Ordinance Relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.
Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Horne to adopt. Carried.
Ordinance Amending County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance• Motion
to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Question on
Section 18.22 Fees regarding drafting or review of proposed
agreements between the subdivider and the County, the utility
companies, lot owners, and others. No definition of "others" was
given. Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Dowd to refer this back
to the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. Voice vote could not
be determined and the result of show of hands was not conclusive.
To resolve the issue, PZP Committee Chair Dorsey agreed to take
this back to the committee.
Closed Session: Motion by Supr. Mortensen, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot
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: 23 yes, 0 no. Carried.
Motion to reconvene to open session by Supr. Menter, 2nd by Supr.
Mortensen. Carried.
Action from Closed Session: Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr.
Filipiak to accept suggested sales terms for Onstott property as
corrected in item #4. Carried.
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Suggested Sales Terms
1. Minimum acceptable price $288,000; $5,000 down.
2. Property sold "as is, " except that the County will replace the
septic system.
3. If an offer is accepted that contains any contingencies, the
property will continue to be marketed.
4. If another acceptable offer of $288,000 or more is received
with no financing contingency, the original offeror has 72
hours to remove all contingencies and pay the full
purchase price, or the original offer becomes void. (Note:
financing contingencies changed to read all contingencies.)
5. Closing shall take place within 45 days of acceptance of the
offer.
6. Chairman Boche, or Finance Chair Brown, or John Krizek is
authorized to accept offers on behalf of the County if the
offers are within the conditions set forth above.
Supr. Horne was excused at 1:05 p.m. Motion by Supr. Menter, 2nd
by Supr. Jensen to send letters including terms of sale to people
who had indicated interest in the Onstott property. If no interest
is indicated by November loth, advertise the property for sale.
Carried.
Supr. Raymond was asked to show the Onstott property but declined.
Supr. Hense will be contacted when he returns home.
Recycling Day: Planning Director Dave Fodroczi distributed a memo
from Recycling Specialist Mary Barney announcing November 15th is
America Recycles Day. He encouraged Supervisors to check the
exhibit in the lobby.
Announcements: County Clerk Nelson advised Supervisors that
nomination papers are available for the Spring election. Names
cannot be signed until December 1 and papers are due on January 6.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. Berenschot, 2nd by Supr. Grant. Meeting
adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Robert M. Boche, Chair
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
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Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk