HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 03-16-1999ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
March 16, 1999 9:00 A.M.
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CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey
INVOCATION: Pastor Doug Vick, First Baptist Church, Woodville
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ***Collecting $10.00 for Refreshment Fund***
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: April 20, 1999 9:00 A.M. _
APPOINTMENTS: Tom Overby to LEPC n
ELECTIONS: County Board Supervisor, District 30 (Election)
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Marge Bunce, Senator Herb Kohl's
Representative 9:15 A.M.
SPECIAL SPEAKER: Justin Plecko, New Richmond High School Student,
Honorable Mention in Prudential Volunteer Awards
10:30 A.M.
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)
.�jb' 1. Ordinance Amending St. Croix County Land Use Regulations -
Chapter 18-Subdivisions
Resolution Requesting Legislation Permitting County
Responsible Units to Assess Special Charges on Property Tax
Bills to Support Recycling Programs
3. Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Ronald &
Helen Handlos, Town of Troy
Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Beverly
Lloyd, Town of Somerset
5�-35. Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Robert
Martell, Town of Somerset
,5'e46. Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Vernon A.
Vandenberg, Town of Rush River
S615,7. Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Leroy
Lindquist, Town of Rush River
,5-6�8. Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential and from
5si Agriculture to Ag. II for John M. Monicken, Town of Rush
River (2 Rezonements)
c` 9. Rezoning from Ag/Residential to Commercial for Hehli-Vold
Corp., Town of Baldwin
10. Rezoning from Agriculture to Commercial for Dennis Emmert,
Town of Erin Prairie (DENIAL)
3 11. Resolution Adopting the Kinnickinnic Nonpoint Source Priority
Watershed Plan
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Land & Water Conservation and Sports
Alliance. Treasurer (Written) 11:00 A.M.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
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 March 16, 1999
Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 9:05 a.m. Invocation
given by Pastor Doug Vick, First Baptist Church, Woodville. Pledge
of Allegiance recited.
Roll Call: 26 present, 4 absent and excused - Suprs. Eugene
Hanson, Gerald Larson, Don Brown and Thomas O'Connell. One vacant
position. Following the election 27 present, 4 absent.
Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt the agenda.
Carried. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to approve the
January 15 minutes. Carried. Next session is April 20th.
Announcements: Clerk announced WCA Legislative Review meeting in
Cable on March 24th. Mileage and per diem will be paid. Rep. Joe
Plouff sent information on Joint Finance meeting at Osceola High
School Gym on April 14, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Appointments: Chair Dorsey appointed Tom Overby to the LEPC.
Election of Supervisor in District 30: Town of Richmond and
Village of Somerset had recommended Stan Krueger and Town of
Somerset recommended both Stan Krueger and Steve Montbriand. There
were no other nominations from the floor.
Mr. Krueger presented his background and qualifications for the
position. Mr. Montbriand could not be present due to vacation
plans. Clerk Nelson read a letter from Montbriand in which he
outlined his reasons for wishing to serve on the County Board.
Chair Dorsey appointed Suprs. Berenschot and King as election
tellers. Election results: Krueger - 17; Montbriand - 9. Clerk
gave oath of office to Supr. Krueger.
Legislative Report: Senator Herb Kohl's regional representative
Marge Bunce outlined the Senator's priorities: quality education,
affordable child care, elderly care, Social Security, health care
and safer streets. Senator Kohl is on the Appropriations
Committee and encourages Wisconsin counties and municipalities to
apply for grants and funding for tourism, law enforcement and other
special projects. Requests for local funding should be sent to
Naomi Baum at the Senator's Washington, D.C. address.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported the bad news from
the Governor's budget. The County will lose $280,000 in youth aids
while Milwaukee County is gaining $26 million. We are penalized
because we keep more youth out of institutions. Counties will also
receive no increases in circuit court funding, local road programs,
probation and parole holds and ITP nursing home funding.
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The budget also eliminates personal income tax on computer
equipment but there is no provision for replacing this tax money.
Wisconsin Counties Director Mark Rogacki has notified Governor
Thompson that Counties cannot accept this budget.
Suprs. Giese and Wm. Krueger suggested the Administrative Committee
draft a resolution opposing these budget cuts and bring it to
County Board for approval.
Krizek also said Counties should get some tobacco settlement money
for costs paid by them for health care for people who smoked. He
distributed the WMMIC insurance analysis which showed our auto
liability cost of $4,191 to be the lowest since we joined in 1988.
He credited the Highway Safety Committee for fewer accidents.
Krizek presented Chair Dorsey with a $82,743 dividend check from
WMMIC. The County's $96,000 premium is almost covered by this
dividend. Applause.from the Board.
Bill Schmaltz from Computer Services set up a presentation on Y2K
preparations being done in St. Croix County which was narrated by
Krizek. New equipment including a new law enforcement program has
been purchased. Computer Services will validate all systems are
Y2K compatible after equipment is installed.
Supr. King questioned Krizek on the Board's average age of 71
reported for health insurance purposes. Krizek will verify this
information or correct it.
Presentation of Plaque: Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly showed
a plaque presented to former Supervisor George Sinclear (now
deceased) from the WI County Highway Association. The certificate
honored him for his help and work on the Transportation Committee.
It will be presented to his wife Marian.
Denial of Rezoning for Dennis Emmert: Motion to deny by Supr.
Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Hense. Raymond explained Mr. Emmert applied
to rezone four acres to commercial for a gas company to use his
large LP tank for deliveries to other customers. Corporation
Counsel Timmerman had advised spot zoning was illegal so the
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee denied the rezoning.
Supr. Burri introduced Erin Town Chairman John Dalton and Dennis
Emmert. Dalton stated the Erin Town Board had approved the
rezoning and the spot zoning definition he had received did not
define this operation as illegal. Acreage in the Town of Cylon has
been rezoned as commercial and a party two miles from Hudson is
using an LP tank for a similar operation.
Supr. Mehls commented on safety concerns and Emmert replied a Gas
Company would keep the regulators up to date and safer. Supr. Dowd
was concerned about the Board overriding a local government decision.
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Corporation Counsel Timmerman said spot zoning is illegal when the
business is used for other than agricultural purposes and the
delivery for home heating would make it commercial and illegal.
Zoning Administrator Steve Fisher advised once a parcel is zoned
commercial, it can be used for any commercial venture. Emmert said
he had no other plans other than use of the LP tank.
Roll call vote: 16 yes, 11 no. Denial was approved.
Ordinance #500 (99): Amending St. Croix County Land Use
Regulations - Fee Increases. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd
by Supr. Jensen. Raymond noted this amendment adjusts the current
fee structure. Fisher said it has been over 10 years since the
fees have been updated and he outlined the proposed fees for
development of subdivisions.
Supr. Standafer was concerned about the large increases and
commented the County should not charge the total cost for service.
Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Boche the County Board return
the Ordinance to the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to add
$200 more to minor subdivision, $750 to major subdivision and $1000
to review major final plats.
Timmerman said costs allocated to developers need to be
substantiated or they could be construed as "takings." Amendment
failed on a voice vote.
Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Wert to amend the Ordinance by
dropping the escrow to $100 per lot for park purposes. (The
proposed fee is $250.) Roll call vote: 4 yes, 23 no, amendment
failed.
Krizek noted $70,000 had been added to the Zoning budget for
anticipated increases in revenue. Supr. Wert asked if Zoning could
charge by costs to each developer for sub divisions. Highway
Commissioner Fedderly said the Highway Dept. can document sub
division development costs on a per hour basis. Supr. Raymond said
Highway is set up to do billing by the hour but the Zoning office
is not on a time card basis.
Timmerman advised a sentence would be added to the Ordinance
stating effective April 1, 1999. Roll call: 24 yes, 3 no.
Ordinance adopted.
Resolution #2 (99): Requesting Legislation Permitting County
Responsible Units to Assess Special Charges on Property Tax Bill to
Support Recycling Programs. Motion by Supr. Bethke, 2nd by Supr.
Jensen to adopt. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi said the Resource
and Education Committee and the Administration Committee has
approved the Resolution. The State funding for recycling is
diminishing. Cities, Villages and Towns have the authority to tax
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for recycling services. Counties cannot assess charges at this
time. This Resolution supports Eau Claire County's resolution
calling for legislation allowing Counties to assess for recycling.
Discussion on charges already being added such as in the City of
New Richmond and the fairness of adding it to property tax.
Fodroczi explained this Resolution does not allow St. Croix County
to add any tax for recycling at this time. Resolution carried by
voice vote.
Ordinance #501 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for Ronald and
Helen Handlos, Town of Troy. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd
by Supr. Luckey. Carried.
Ordinance #502 (99) : Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for Beverly Lloyd,
Town of Somerset. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr.
Jensen. Carried. Suprs. Krueger and Boche voted no.
Ordinance #503 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for Robert
Martell, Town of Somerset. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr.
Jensen to adopt. Carried.
Ordinance #504 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for Vernon A.
Vandenberg, Town of Rush River. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond,
2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Supr. Krueger voted no.
Ordinance #505 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for Leroy
Lindquist, Town of Rush River. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by
Supr. Jensen to adopt. Carried.
Ordinances #506 and #507 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res and Ag
to Ag II for John M. Monicken, Town of Rush River. Motion to adopt
by Raymond, 2nd by Jensen. Carried. Supr. Krueger voted no on
both parcels.
Ordinance #508 (99): Rezoning from Ag/Res to Commercial for Hehli-
Vold Corp., Town of Baldwin. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd
by Supr. Luckey. Carried.
Chair Dorsey recognized former Supervisor George Hop.
Resolution #3 (99): Adopting the Kinnickinnic Nonpoint Source
Priority Watershed Plan. Motion to adopt by Supr. Berenschot, 2nd
by Supr. Jensen. Supr. Jensen explained Tim Popple has been hired
as the Kinnickinnic Watershed Manager and Popple and a citizens'
committee worked on the plan.
Erling Lestrud, Chair of the Citizen Committee stated the two goals
for the watershed were preservation and enhancement. To achieve
these objectives, wise land and water management is required.
Lestrud said the greatest danger is to do nothing.
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Supr. Olson asked if the County would have any costs to pay. Tim
Popple replied municipalities and landowners who wish to
participate have to pay. The County pays through staff costs which
provide in -kind contributions for staff work. Supr. Berenschot
served on the steering committee and was impressed by the efforts
and precise workmanship of the volunteers. Motion carried.
Oral Report: Land and Water Conservation and Sports Alliance
report was given by County Conservationist Chuck Christenson who
indicated how well the new Ag. Center Building was working for all
the offices involved.
Zoning Applications: Rezonings from Ag to Ag/Residential - David
Maxon, Town of Stanton; Randy Everson, Town of Eau Galle, Andrew
Tollefson, Town of Baldwin and Hobby Farms, Town of Somerset.
Roger and June Lindquist, Town of Hammond, Ag/Res to Commercial.
Farmland Preservation: None filed.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr.
Mortensen to approve total of $7,305.22 for January, 1999 and total
of $5,225.93 for February, 1999. Carried.
Correspondence: Clerk read thank yous from Supr. Grant, Supr.
Bethke, families of LaVerne Burke and George Sinclear for
expressions of sympathy or flowers. Chair Dorsey thanked staff and
Board members for cards, flowers and get well wishes during his
past surgery.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Speer. Meeting
adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson, Clerk
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