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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 03-17-1998ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 17, 1998 9:00 A.M. Government Center CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey INVOCATION: Pastor Clarence Amundson, New Life in Christ Church Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Recognition of Outgoing Board Members - Vern Dull, Tim Filipiak and Lee Kellaher Appreciation to George Burleigh by Sheriff Burch DATE OF NEXT SESSION: April 21, 1998 APPOINTMENTS: Greg Carlson, Ambulance Service and Jim Vanderwyst, Fire Department to Emergency Communication Committee Richard Peterson Temporarily to the Council on Aging LEGISLATIVE REPORT: 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) 1. Land & Water Conservation Speaking Contest Winners from St. Croix County - Kate Klacan and Laura Hennessy 2. Amendment to Non -Metallic Mining Ordinance 9:30 A.M. * 3 . Rom; A�g . t�,& n . �f -&t-a-r PK-ai- 4. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Richard Burt, Jr., Town of Troy 5. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Gary & Janine Newton, Town of Rush River 6. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for James & Audrey Kauphusman, Town of Troy *7. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Viola Liddle, Town of Pleasant Valley **8. Resolution Authorizing Development of Boat Landing on Squaw Lake **9. City of New Richmond Resolution Opposing a Shelter for Juveniles DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Register of Deeds and Land & Water Conservation 10:30 A.M. County Treasurer (written) 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 March 17, 1998 Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 9:05 a.m. Invocation was given by Pastor Clarence Amundson, New Life in Christ Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: 25 present, 6 absent and excused - Suprs. Mehls, Dowd, Brown, O'Connell, Irwin and Horne. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to approve the January 20, 1998 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2nd by Supr. Raymond to adopt the agenda. Carried. Date of next meeting is April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m, which will be the organizational meeting of the Board. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members: Chair Dorsey presented four years of service certificates to Supr. Lee Kellaher and Supr. Tim Filipiak. A plaque for 22 years of service was given to Supr. Vernon Dull. Brief comments were given by all three and Supr. Dull introduced his likely successor Eugene Hanson. Applause by Board. Appointments: Chair Dorsey announced Greg Carlson, Ambulance Service and Jim Vanderwyst, Fire Dept. were appointed to Emergency Communication Committee and Richard Peterson temporarily to the Council on Aging. Land and Water Poster and Speaking Contest: Chair Jensen reported 141 posters were received and first place winners were: Elementary - Alyssa Kelm, Glenwood City Elem., Middle - Adam Gilbert, Houlton Elem., Junior - Sadie Harmon, New Richmond Middle School and Special Division - Crist Nehlich, New Richmond Middle School. Speaking contest winners were: Elementary - Katie Klacan, Greenwood Elem., River Falls and Sr. division - Laura Hennessy, Baldwin -Woodville High School. Laura presented her speech titled "You Call it a Swamp, I Call it a Wetland." She stressed the importance of maintaining wetlands for the survival of plants, animals and man. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported the Ag. Center is operating and functioning well and a grand opening will be held later. Finance Committee has approved hiring Dames and Moore to evaluate the former ARR incinerator site as to its value and marketability. Mr. Boley and Krizek will tour the facility March 18 in the afternoon; Supervisors are welcome to participate. He will keep Health and Human Services Board well informed of developments with this site. The closing on the Perch Lake property is being negotiated. 1 Krizek announced the appointment of Planning Director Dave Fodroczi to the WI Land Council by Governor Thompson, which is a great honor. Applause by Board. The State budget is projected to have a $230 million surplus and everyone wants a share. However, the budget is based on overgrowth so there really is not a surplus. Schools and prisons get the biggest share of tax dollars and the goal of some Legislators is to lower the Personal Income Tax leaving nothing for Counties. The new Long Term Care Design proposes combining programs and having a one point entry for participants. The Courts are encouraging the installation of video conference hearings which would enable a county juvenile housed in Eau Claire to hold court by video conference in a courtroom here. This would eliminate transportation costs. The Wi Retirement Fund has a $14 billion surplus. Krizek believes some of this could be used to pay-off any county dollars owed for prior service debt. He encouraged the County Board to adopt a resolution supporting this concept. Health and Human Services throughout the state will receive a total of $13 million from the Federal Government to combat child abuse and neglect. Appreciation to George Burleigh: Sheriff Paul Burch presented a certificate for Distinguished Service to George Burleigh an NSP employee who helped find a lost child last fall. Burleigh heard the information over his truck radio and discovered her just prior to a helicopter being deployed. Applause. Ordinance #461 (98): Amending Ordinance No. 226 (89), Nonmetallic Mining and Reclamation Ordinance. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Bradley explained this amendment was in response to a denial by the Board of Adjustment because the present nonmetallic mining and reclamation ordinance limits permitted sites to areas of 20 acres and periods of five years. Some commercial operations may require larger sites to be mined over a longer period of time and Bradley endorses this Ordinance amendment. Supr. Raymond said this amendment provides for an annual inspection and is flexible and sound. Motion carried. Ordinance #462 (98): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Richard Burt, Jr., Town of Troy. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried. Ordinance #463 (98) : Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Gary and Janine Newton, Town of Rush River. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Ordinance #464 (98): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for James and Audrey Kauphusman, Town of Troy. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried. Supr. Krueger voted no. 2 ordinance #465 (98): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Viola Liddle, Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Carried. Supr. Krueger voted no. Resolution #2 (98): Authorizing Development of Boat Landing on Squaw Lake. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot. Supr. Jensen said the DNR requested an updated resolution with current committee signatures. Carried. Discussion on City of New Richmond Resolution: Chair Dorsey received.a letter and resolution from the City of New Richmond. Clerk Nelson read them and both contained language strongly opposing a juvenile facility located at the Health Center. Chair Dorsey called on Health and Human Services Board Chair Robert Stephens for his comments. Stephens reported a serious need for juvenile placement homes within the county. Currently four individuals are housed between Ashland and Eau Claire Counties but these counties need the space for their own placements. The HHS Board considered using a house occupied by River Ridge as a half way house and a committee was formed to check facilities in other counties. A private vendor, Prentice House, was considered to operate the county facility on county property. Ultimately, the vendor decided not to contract through the county and the rental contract to River Ridge was extended along with a rental agreement with Turning Point for an outreach office. Stephens said during a discussion with school officials, they pointed out if a facility is built on county land, the county would have to go through a billing and reimbursement plan to recover costs of educating juveniles from a group home. Stephens also noted the City of New Richmond wanted to purchase land from the County Farm but no definites were given regarding how much land and what business(s) would be established. Stephens would like the County to do a land use plan for this property. Supr. Bieraugel, Bethke and Mortensen commended Stephens for his efforts on this issue. Supr. Olson said she toured the two Prentice House facilities in Ashland. Some juveniles are home schooled and not all are delinquent nor LD or ED. She said school personnel get concerned because additional staff or security may be needed if these children attend their classes. Chair Dorsey said this resolution will not come to the floor. He commended Health and Human Services Board for their work. Chair called a break and thanked Register of Deeds Kay Walsh for the Irish coffee and cookies she provided. Public Protection Committee members are to meet to discuss the jail panel installation with the Lang Company. 3 Department Head Reports: Oral reports were given by Register of Deeds Kay Walsh and Land and Water Conservation Office staff - Chuck Christenson, Pete Kling and Tim Popple. At a recent Conservation banquet the following awards were given: Water Quality Award to Carol Benish, Wildlife Habitat Award to Don and Cindy Keilen and Sandra and Gerard Carufel received the Conservation Farmer of the Year award. A written report was distributed by Treasurer Mary Jean Livermore. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot to refer the application of Bonnie Steinert, Town of Emerald to the State. Land and Water Conservation Committee previously approved this application. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Hense, 2nd by Supr. Menter to approve $6,400.43 for January and $5,306.88 for February expenses. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read a thank you from Supr. Bethke for the flowers received and a thank you for Supr. Olson for expressions of sympathy after the death of her Mother. Announcements: Clerk thanked Supr. King for collecting money for flower and refreshment fund and reminded Supervisors to return their Rules and By -Laws booklet to be updated. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Thomas Dorsey, Chair St. Croix Co. Board of Supervisors 4 Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk