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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-27-1998l ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 27, 1998 9:00 A.M. Government Center CALL TO ORDER: Chairmanl Thomas Dorsey INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Glasgow, United Presbyterian Church, Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Certificates of Appreciation - Sheriff Burch DATE OF NEXT SESSION: November 17, 1998 (Tentative) APPOINTMENTS: Daryl Standafer to Co -Chair of "Collar" MN -WI Counties '(Needs County Board Approval) 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. Public Hearing on 1999 Proposed Budget 9:05 A.M. �'. Public Hearing on Citizen Participation Plan Regarding Long ,Term Health Care 10:30 A.M. Resolution Adopting a Citizen Participation Plan LB'. Resolution Authorizing St. Croix County's Participation in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program `V� Resolution Amending County Board Rules and By -Laws 14! Resolution Approving County Aid Bridge Construction Under Section 81.38 of the Statutes, County of St. Croix �S: Resolution Approving County Aid Construction and Maintenance During the Calendar Year 1999 Resolution Adopting 1999 St. Croix County Budget Resolution Approving Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for Listing Dogs for 1998 Resolution Approving Dog Damage Claims for 1998 Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes &I- . Ordinance Requiring the Use of Parcel Identification Number on Conveyance of Interest in Real Estate &11 . Perch Lake Financial Survey p-r2 . Resolution Regarding Purchase of Land for St. County Fair Board Use t.,,1-3. Rezoning from Ag/Residential to Industrial for Sonnentag Family Limited Partnership, ^Town of Warren iCL I4STS' iTCRI=71`r.... _ �, ...... `. CD T g I D e 7 ev. t i 9-Ew SRT1R1q;;;adt DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None Scheduled 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 Budget Meeting October 27, 1998 Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Dorsey. Invocation was given by Pastor Matthew Glasgow, First United Presbyterian Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent - Chuck Mehls, David Hense and Bob Gunderson (all excused) . Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to approve the minutes of September 22, 1998. Carried. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. King to adopt the agenda. Carried. Date of next meeting is November 17 which is tentative. Public Hearing on 1999 Budget: Chair Dorsey called the public hearing on the 1999 budget to order at 9:05 a.m. No one from the public was present to speak. Chair Dorsey closed the public hearing at 9:10 a.m. Presentation by Sheriff Burch: Paul Burch presented a plaque to Supervisor Charlie Grant for his efforts, along with the American Legion, to raise funds for youth in our County. Supr. Grant thanked Sheriff Burch and accepted the plaque for the St. Croix County American Legion. Grant highlighted their projects, such as sponsoring the District Attorney's Drug Poster Contest, Extension Homemakers' Childrens Reading Program, Spinoza bears for very sick children, Special Olympics, Share -a -Deer program, and purchase of 17,000 flags for school children to honor Veterans' Day. A total of $5000 to $6000 is donated each year. Applause by Board. Budcret Review: Finance Chair Don Brown announced this is an important day for Supervisors in regard to the County Budget. This budget is presented to the Board by the Finance Committee. Brown complimented staff and department heads for the good budget process. Every item is open for discussion and everyone has an opportunity for input. Administrative Coordinator Krizek outlined the 1999 budget in comparison to 1998. 1998 1999 Budget $51,122,001 $55,469,599 8.530-. increase Levy 11,941,171 11,941,171 Millrate 4.48 4.05 The 1999 budget addresses the computer compliance to Y2K, payment of $400,000 on the Ag. Center and Fairgrounds land purchase of $77,500. Chair recognized former Supervisor Vern Dull. Brown said the Finance Committee does not look at one year at a time but rather does long range thinking. We are committed to a computer automation program, the new telephone system has been paid and now saves money each year and the County has very little debt. 0 Department budgets were listed and Supervisors had the opportunity to address any concerns at this time. Personnel Budget: Supr. Giese indicated that $2820 for employee recognition banquet had been removed. He proposed $1000 to $1500 be replaced to start a program and build from there. Supr. Brown said there was a difference of opinion on how to conduct the employee program and banquet. Suprs. Krueger, O'Connell, Peterson and Mortensen supported recognizing employees as they are an asset to the County. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to develop an employee recognition program. Carried. Supr. Horne voted no. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to restore $1000 to the Personnel budget to start an employee recognition program. Roll call vote: 15 yes, 13 no. Carried. Ordinance #490 (98): Rezoning from Ag/Residential to Industrial for Sonnentag Family Limited Partnership, Town of Warren. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Supr. Krueger voted no. 4-H Jr. Leaders: President of the group, Lori Mueller from Roberts Ribbon Reapers, addressed the Board telling about the positive effects of her 4-H experience. The 4-H'ers served ice cream during the morning break. Zoning Budget: Supr. Horne asked about the Zoning budget increase and Lake Mallalieu dam repair. Krizek replied $110,000 is the remaining cost of repairs due to be completed this fall. However, a higginsii mussel has to be relocated before repairs are done. Part of the cost will be paid in 1998, the remainder in 1999. The new position of Zoning Enforcement Officer accounts for most of the increase in the Zoning budget. Real Property Lister: Supr. King asked if the problems have been solved in preparing the tax bills for municipalities. Krizek said the problems should be worked out. Public Hearing on Citizen Participation Plan Regarding Long Term Health Care: Chair Dorsey called the public hearing to order at 10:30 a.m. There was no one present from the public. Ann Raid from West Central Regional Planning provided some background information. Raid said the Board has previously approved proceeding with a block grant loan. Funds are available from the WI Dept. of Commerce but the County needs to administer this loan. This starts a revolving loan fund from which the County can make loans to other businesses. Long Term Health administers programs for long term health care and the company locating here would increase the tax base and provide over 200 quality jobs. Their net worth is $10 million. Chair Dorsey closed the public hearing at 10:40 a.m. 2 Supr. Bieraugel stated the loan report from the State should be available to the County Board. She does not have enough solid information to have the confidence to support this project. The Finance Committee should have reviewed this expenditure of tax dollars prior to County Board action. Supr. Peterson said this is a complicated issue but the only thing asked of the County is to administer and facilitate the program. The Dept of Commerce did the background work on the loan. Supr. Giese agreed we have enough information from the State. Resolution # 17(98): Adopting a Citizen Participation Plan. Motion by Supr. Wert, 2nd by Supr Horne to adopt. Corporation Counsel Timmerman asked if the Board believed the Plan had been publicly reviewed. The Board agreed the Public Hearing satisfied this requirement. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 1 no. Carried. Resolution #18 (98): Authorizing St. Croix County's Participation in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program. Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Horne to adopt. Timmerman questioned the assurance statements regarding low and moderate income housing needs, enforcement policy for non violent demonstrators, determination if lead based paint has been used, and checking on displacement of persons. Timmerman would not encourage the County Board Chair to sign statements that are not true. Raid replied these statements apply if low cost housing was being constructed with a revolving loan fund. It is a standard resolution used for these loans. She will check statements of assurances to see if they can be removed from this application. Vice Chair Jacobson said Village of Woodville has used the revolving loan fund for 20 years and has a good experience with the program. Supr. Standafer said this resolution is the next step in the process. The Board will have another chance to review the documents before anything is signed by the Board Chair. Roll call vote: 27 yes, 1 no. Carried. Resolution #19 (98): Regarding Purchase of Land for St. Croix County Fair Board Use. Supr. Brown explained the County is interested in purchasing 19 A. with a house adjacent to the Fairgrounds. Supr. Berenschot said the Fair could obtain more revenue by renting the house, increasing the parking area, more room for commercial exhibits and selling admission to horse show events. Supr. Standafer asked about other uses for the Fairgrounds, projection for long range of County Fairs and the possible relocation to a central location such as New Richmond. Supr. Berenschot said the grounds have been used for Circuses, Horse 91 Shows, Dog Show, storage of boats, campers and machinery and one building is shared with the Highway Dept. Supr. Brown noted the Fair will surely be there for five years or more and land is a good investment. The people who manage the Fair want it to stay in Glenwood City. Discussion on bad drainage from rainfall, land located in a flood plain and shuttling people from the far end to the office area. Fair Board President Dick Sullwold said the Fair Board would take care of maintenance on the rental property just as it maintains the present buildings. The price of the land was negotiated from $110,000 to the present price of $77,500. Supr. Standafer commented increased revenue from purchase of more land would eventually reduce the County subsidy to the Fair. Supr. Horne indicated he supports 4-H, Homemaker and the County Fair but asked how many more people would come to the Fair due to buying more land. Chair Dorsey thanked Dick and Gayle Sullwold for all their efforts (mostly volunteer time) given to improvement of the County Fair. Applause by Board. Dorsey said this is more than a 4-H Fair, others exhibit also. Motion by Supr. Bieraugel, 2nd by Supr. Speer to purchase the 19 A. for a price of $77,500. Roll call vote: 26 yes, 2 no. Carried. Suprs. O'Connell and Bieraugel were excused at 12:15 p.m. WESTCAP: Finance Committee restored $2500 to this budget at meeting prior to County Board. Executive Director Kilde and Finance Director Mary Pat Jones attended the Finance meeting with the requested financial information. Finance Committee asked WESTCAP to check into administering the fuel assistance program presently done by Health and Human Services. Health and Human Services: This department receives a block grant of $1.9 million. Supr. Olson reminded the Board of unfunded mandates issued by the State. Three of these were discussed at the last H & HS Board meeting and they have to be covered by the block grant. Supr. Brown thanked John Krizek and Rich Loney for the good budget preparation. County Parks: There is $250,000 in the Contingency Fund to develop Perch Lake Park. Krizek said the long range plan has been adopted but the Board is now bound to follow every diagram. The DNR requested the road be completed in the park before grant money is paid. Supr. Horne would like to see a financial statement and would not like to levy $250,000 in the year 2000. Supr. Brown said we need money to work with when the time comes. Supr. Raymond said we will spend $500, 000 to $600, 000 before we get any money paid back. Supr. Dowd doesn't like the "blank check" approach to get the Park project done. 0 Supr. Krueger commented getting the mill rate to 4.05 is a great achievement. Wildwood Trail (formerly Woodville Trail: Vice Chair Jacobson advised trail repair has been underway for five years and new culverts have been installed. Three dips need to be fixed and three miles have been completed. ISTEA funding was denied. Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly said T-21 funds are becoming available and we should continue to apply for grant money for the trail. Nursing Home: Supr. Horne stated revenue has decreased $338,000 due to less residents. ITP funds may or may not come through. The County is spending a lot of money on recreation and CLUES program and he cautioned to be careful about priorities. If money is needed for the Nursing Home, the H & HS Board will come to County Board for additional funds. Debt Service: Supr. Brown said the County does not have much debt owed. Department on Aging and Land and Water Conservation: Both of these departments are given a block grant. Supr. Brown thanked the Supervisors for their patience and efforts in determining the 1999 County budget. Loney said the levy is adopted in three components: general county operations, county -aid bridge construction - 21 Towns share in cost of bridges and library support distributed to the 21 Towns and municipalities with no libraries - Villages of North Hudson, Star Prairie and Wilson. Appointments: Motion by Vice Chair Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Grant to appoint Supr. Daryl Standafer as co-chair of "collar" MN -WI Counties. Carried. Resolution #20 (98): Amending County Board Rules and By -Laws. Motion to adopt by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Luckey. This amendment allows any Supervisor to attend the WCA convention with per diem and expenses paid. Carried. Resolution #21 (98): Approving County Aid Bridge Construction. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt. Carried. Resolution #22 (98): Approving County Aid Construction and Maintenance. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. King to adopt. Resolution #23 (98): Adopting the 1999 St. Croix County Budget. Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Wert to adopt the budget. Total levy is $11,941,171. Roll call vote: 26 yes, 0 no. Carried. Resolution #24 (98): Approving Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for Listing Dogs. Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Horne to 5 adopt. Carried. Resolution #25 (98): Approving Dog Damage Claims. Motion to adopt by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot. Carried. Resolution #26 (98): Regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Speer. Carried. Ordinance #491 (98): Requiring the Use of Parcel Identification Number on Conveyance of Interest in Real Estate. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Luckey. This Ordinance requires a parcel identification number in order to be accepted for recording at the Register of Deeds. Carried. Supr. Sinclear excused at 1:45 p.m. Perch Lake Financial Summary: Parks Director Joe Grant distributed a Homestead Parklands Financial Summary outlining the expenses and revenues to date. This included the land purchase and related expenses such as appraisals, mound system, closing costs, highway engineering, etc. The cost to the County to date is $221,049. Grant said not all DNR grant monies have been received but they are committed to us. We have been getting 73% cost share which is more than the expected 50%. Supr. Giese suggested using in-house staff for Park development and Krizek encouraged using the Highway Dept. for engineering fees and road building. Zoning Applications: One application received from Steve Hallen, Town of Stanton from Ag. to Ag/Residential. Farmland Preservation: none. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Speer, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot to approve total of $7,778.88 for September, 1998. Carried. Chair Dorsey thanked the Board and staff for their good work on the budget. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Speer to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 1:55 pm. Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk C.1