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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-14-1999ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 14, 1999 9:00 A.M. Government Center CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey INVOCATION: Pastor Harlan DeJong, First Reformed Church, Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Census 2000 Proclamation Resolution DATE OF NEXT SESSION: **THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2000** NOTE DAY CHANGE APPOINTMENTS: OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting 1. Resolution Approving Package for Non -Represented Employees for 2000-2002 NEW BUSINESS: (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions or other matters) *1. Discussion Regarding Position of Administrative Coordinator 2. Rezoning from Ag. To Ag/Residential for Barb Weber, Town of Troy 3. Rezoning from Ag. To Ag/Residential for John & Georgine Moelter Family Trust, Town of Troy 4. Rezoning from Ag. To Ag/residential for Daryl & Lurene Bahnsen, Town of Pleasant Valley S. Rezoning from Ag. To Ag/Residential for Glenn Brenne, Town of Baldwin 6. Results of 199 Deer Hunt, Supr. Chuck Mehls *7. Application for 2000 Census Educational Grant *8. Resolution Approving Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance *9. Resolution to Adopt St. Croix County Land Management Plan *10. Resolution Authorizing Household Hazardous Waste Grant Application DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Sheriff, Highway and Child Support -(Written) 11:00 A.M. COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 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 December 14, 1999 Meeting called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chair Dorsey. Invocation was given by Pastor Harlan DeJong, First Reformed Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chair apologized for late start of the meeting due to a late committee meeting. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent and excused--Suprs. Wm. Krueger, Eugene Hanson and Bob Gunderson. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. King to approve the November 16 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Grant, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt the agenda. Carried. Next meeting is Thursday, January 20, 2000. Resolution #33 (99): Census 2000 Resolution. This resolution stresses the importance of the census count in 2000 and the County's commitment to public awareness. Motion to adopt by Supr. Berenschot, 2nd by Supr. Speer. Carried. Resolution #34 (99): Approving Compensation package for Non - Represented employees for Years 2000-2002. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt. Peterson said the Personnel Committee has studied this issue at length. The resolution includes a 3o across the board increase each of the three years, direct deposit of payroll checks, implementation of a 11-day lag and a Section 125 plan for pre-tax deductions for insurance and dependent care. Personnel Director Deb Kathan said some grid adjustments were made after using a 17 county comparison. Grid adjustments average 1.90 the first year; 1.80-. the second and 1.880-. the third. Of the 14 pay grids, five were at or above the 17 counties and nine were below the average. The 17 counties used for comparison are similar to St. Croix Co. in population, equalized evaluation, per capita income and size of budget. Supr. Boche noted in a David Griffith state wide wage study of counties, only two employees in our County were below the State average. Supr. Speer indicated some grids will not be brought up to the average but Kathan said Personnel Committee will study these further. Chair Dorsey said the Personnel Committee has worked long and hard on this proposal and he will support it. The Finance Committee has no recommendation to the Board. Roll call: 27 yes, 1 no. Carried. Discussion on Administrative Coordinator: Chair Dorsey said the person selected declined to accept the offer. The screening 1 committee will go through the applications again and the position will be re -advertised. Interviews may be held in late January. Ordinance #530 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for John J. and Georgine Moelter, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2" by Supr. Hense to adopt. Raymond said this is 11 A. requested to be rezoned for the new Troy Town Hall. Carried. Ordinance #531 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for Daryl and Lurene Bahnsen, Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Ordinance #532 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag Res for Glenn Brenne, Town of Baldwin. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Resolution #35 (99): Approving Amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance, Section 2 relating to light truck rental and rescue and towing services. Motion to adopt by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Wert. Carried. Resolution #36 (99): Authorizing the Submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of County Funds for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Motion to adopt by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Bethke. Supr. Jensen said the Board has to give formal approval to apply for the grant. Carried. Census Grant: Chair Dorsey said this matter was taken care of by the Finance Committee. Approval was given for Dept. on Aging to apply for and administer this grant with the County providing in kind services. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Stan Krueger to remove this item from the agenda. Carried. Land and Water Conservation Calendars: Committee Chair Jensen referred to the calendars distributed to Supervisors featuring a poster contest. St. Croix County had two winners. He also reported 34 deer were donated for County food shelves. Ordinance #533 (99): Rezoning from Ag to Ag Res for Barbara Weber, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Hense to place the Ordinance on the floor (interpreted as a motion to adopt). Raymond said Planning, Zoning and Parks has previously denied this rezoning but has complied with the request of the County Board to draft an approval Ordinance. The PZP Committee stands on their findings of denial and recommends disapproval of rezoning. Supr. Bieraugel requested the other PZP their reasons for denial. Supr. Hense meet the Town of Troy Growth Management if a Town develops a plan, PZP needs to the property is not right for rezoning. committee members explain said the request did not Plan, Supr. Jensen said back them and he believes Supr. Larson said the property is worthless for agriculture and should be developed but the Troy Town Chair advised to wait for changes to the plan and then request rezoning. Supr. Luckey said the PZP committee was always told if the Town has a plan, the committee should act accordingly. There is not much need for the Towns to develop a plan and the County not respect it. The County has encouraged Towns to develop land management plans and the County needs to support these plans. Supr. Brown pointed out the inconsistencies in the existing Troy plan with Exclusive Ag and Ag Residential. Accurate zoning maps are needed. Supr. Hense requested permission for Troy Planning Board Member Bob Rolle to speak. Rolle claimed the Town has zoning authority under County zoning. The official maps show the Weber parcel as Exclusive Ag and the new plan designates the same. If this parcel is rezoned, it will be contrary to the County Zoning Ordinance. He commented since Troy Burne was rezoned, three Troy Town Board members were not re-elected. Rolle stated the Supreme Court says no one has the right to rezone just to make more money. Corporation Counsel Timmerman said this parcel qualified for rezoning under the old law when the application was made. This zoning request complies with the Plan. The County is on weak legal ground if the Board denies the rezoning. Supr. Giese agreed with Timmerman. The County Board could approve the rezoning, then the Town of Troy can deny and Troy can defend the plan if it goes to court. Roll call vote: 19 yes, 9 no. Motion carried to rezone the Weber property. Resolution Adopting the St. Croix County Development Management Plan: Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Larson. Raymond said the plan was started in 1994, public hearings were held and the plan is balanced in agreement and disagreement. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi said the County has had regulations in place which now will relate to the plan. A total of 115 people attended the public hearings in Baldwin and Hudson. One third of attendees said the plan was too strong and one third said it was too weak. Fodroczi outlined changes and additions made to the plan as a result of the hearings. The plan was a community involvement process which County Planner Ellen Denzer explained at the November Board meeting. To start the plan from scratch a listening session was held at WITC to see what people wanted. From there a steering committee was formed made up of County Board members, staff, and Town officials throughout the county. People compromised to reach 3 consensus on the plan. The plan is an advisory guide and the standards are not binding until Ordinances are approved. The plan must be dynamic and ever changing and managed by Planning, Zoning and Parks. Fodroczi thanked the present and past PZP committee members, the Steering Committee, West Central Regional Planning, Jim Janke, UW-Extension, State Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources and community groups for their work and efforts in developing the County Land Management Plan. Bill Berndt, representing the St. Croix Valley Home Builders Assoc., offered support for this plan. It is important to develop a blueprint to follow for land management. Wayne Fedderer, Town of Somerset, urged Supervisors to vote in favor of the plan. Scott Counter, St. Croix Valley Homeowners, said planning can go from one extreme to another but this plan offers "middle ground." If the County has a good Zoning Ordinance, it will be adopted by many Towns so each does not have its own Zoning Ordinance. Chair Dorsey said he would like more time to talk to Town Boards he represents and cannot support it at this time. Supr. Jensen voted no as a PZP committee member because the three towns he represents and surrounding towns do not like the Plan. Supr. Olson asked what were the specific reasons people objected to the plan. Supr. Jensen said the density factor is the big problem which puts lots of burden on Town officials. Supr. King, Chair of the Steering Committee, supports the plan but agreed the density issue is a problem. Supr. Raymond commented the new Zoning Ordinance, which will enforce the plan, is 60 to 80o complete. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Brown to postpone action until the March Board meeting. Roll call: 18 yes, 10 no. Motion to postpone carried. Supr. Bethke excused at 11:30 a.m. Department Reports: Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly stated the goal for his department is to use the least amount of local tax dollars. In 1994 $380,000 of outside revenue and grants was received; in 1998 $940,000 was obtained. Estimates for 1999 and 2000 is about $2.8 million. Vice Chair Jacobson thanked Dan and his staff for their efforts in obtaining these grant monies. Child Support Director Lynn Holmes submitted a written report. 4 Deer Hunting Report and Christmas Story: Supr. Chuck Mehls reported on these two events featuring Norwegian humor. Committee Reports: Interim Administrative Coordinator and Finance Chair Don Brown noted the budget process is history, union negotiations are underway and the County has never been in better shape than today. Supr. Grant referred to the letter from a retired employee whose social security does not cover the cost of her health insurance. Brown replied a brain storming session was held with the insurance industry at the last Finance meeting. The County may choose to consider offering several plans from which the employee can choose medical coverage. Planning, Zoning and Parks Chair Raymond said a Riverway Ordinance will be presented in January. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by'Supr. Hense, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve $9,103.16 expenses for November, 1999. Carried. Zoning Applications: None were filed. Announcements: Clerk Nelson advised Supr. Berenschot's mother had passed away this week. She reminded Supervisor's that nomination papers need to be filed by 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2000. Chair Dorsey expressed holiday greetings to Supervisors and staff. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell. 2nd by Supr. King. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. �-- �.., Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Board of Supervisors St. Croix County Clerk 5