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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 12-15-1998ST*. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 15, 1998 9:00 A.M. Government Center CALL TO ORDER: Chairman INVOCATION: Pastor Don Somerset PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION -OF MINUTES ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thomas Dorsey Lindner, Christ Lutheran Church, THE FLAG OF PREVIOUS SESSION PRESENTATIONS: -Recognition of Margaret Doornink, Baldwin for 50 Years of Service as a 4-H Leader 9:10 A.M. -New Richmond FFA-"Tug of War, Urbanization vs Preservation" 10:30 A.M. DATE OF NEXT SESSION: January 1T, 1999 APPOINTMENTS: Parnell Peterson, New Richmond to Indianhead Library Board, *Lois Burri to Health & Human Services Committee and *Eugene Hanson to Emergency Communication 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) -�. Proposed St. Croix Meadows Casino rig: Resolution Regarding Community Aids for Human Services t-3-`.' Ordinance Establishing Filing and Recording Hours at the Register of Deeds Office L-4' Resolution Approving Snowplow Following Distance - Questions on Highway Operations (Oral Report) - Dan Fedderly LS'., Health Insurance for County Board Supervisors L6� Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of County Funds for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program 71. Report on ARR Incinerator Building and Equipment Bids *8. Resolution Approving Emergency Government Committee Membership *9. Resolutions (2) Approving Amendments to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance L-<_O. Resolution Amending Distribution of ITP Funding mil. Resolution Regarding Cancellation of Checks j12. Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Steve Halleen, Town of Stanton Rezoning (2) from Agriculture to Ag/Residential and from Agriculture to Ag-2, Neal Krumm, Town of Stanton 4. Rezoning from Ag/Residential to Industrial for for Sonnetag Family Partnership, Town of Warren (Correction on Legal) ,,Z5. Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Richard Walton, Town of Rush River V16. Rezoning from Ag/Residential to Commercial for Philip & Patricia LaVenture, Town of Richmond DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Emergency Government 11:30 A.M. COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS MILEAGE & PER DIEM REPORT CORRESPONDENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4*trk c den.42 r ADJOURNMENT (The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentations) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions kq ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting December 15, 1998 Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 9:05 a.m. Dorsey requested that audience members please not wave their anti -casino signs during the meeting. Invocation was given by Pastor Don Lindner, Christ Lutheran Church, Somerset. Honor to the flag by Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call: 28 present, 2 absent and excused - Suprs. Wm. Krueger and Bob Gunderson and one vacancy. Motion by Supr. Mortensen, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot to adopt the October 27, 1998 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Giese, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt the agenda. Carried. Date of next board meeting is changed to Friday, January 15, 1999. Recognition of Margaret Doornink: 4-H Youth Agent Kim Reaman presented the 10 top reasons to honor 4-H Leader Margaret Doornink from Baldwin. Chair Dorsey presented a plaque thanking Margaret for 50 years of 4-H leadership. Mrs. Doornink thanked the Chair and Board for this recognition and asked the Board to consider additional funding so 4-H members could have more face-to-face judging at the County Fair. The Doornink family was introduced. Standing ovation given by Supervisors, staff and visitors. Appointments: Chair Dorsey appointed Parnell Peterson, New Richmond, to Indianhead Library Board, Lois Burri to Health and Human Services and Eugene Hanson to Emergency Communication. Proposed St. Croix Meadows Casino: Chair Dorsey said he and Vice Chair Jacobson had been approached by lobbyists for the Four Feathers group for support from the County Board. Since this issue was not referred by a Board Committee, the rules of the Board will need to be suspended in order to speak on this matter. Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Giese to suspend the Board rules to address the Casino issue. Roll call vote: 21 yes, 7 no. Carried. Motion by Supr. Bieraugel to postpone until any pending litigation brought against any municipality in St. Croix County relating to the casino is finally resolved. Second by Supr. Hense. Supr. Giese objected to the postponement saying he would like to listen to the proposal. No action would be taken today. Corporation Counsel Timmerman advised a motion to postpone would be proper and the County has no legal liability for voting and passing this motion. Roll call vote: 21 yes, 7 no. Carried. Resolution #27 (98): Regarding Community Aids for Human Services. Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr Dowd to adopt. Health and Human Services Director John Borup explained the State has not provided adequate increased in Community Aids funding to keep up with inflation and growing caseloads. This resolution urges the State to appropriate adequate funding. Carried. Resolution #28 (98): Amending Distribution of ITP Funding. Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Krieger said the State Dept. of Health and Family Servicesproposeschanging the distribution of ITP finding and using it for other services. This resolution opposes this idea. Supr. Horne said $548,000 is needed from ITP funding to carry on nursing home operations. Motion carried. Ordinance #492998): Establishing Cut -Off Time for Filing and Recording Documents in the Register of Deeds Office. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Luckey to adopt. Raymond explained papers must be received by 4:30 p.m. in order to be filed that day. The half hour time frame before 5:00 p.m. is needed to settle the daily receipts. Motion carried. Resolution #29 (98): Endorsing Snow Plow Safety Legislation. Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt. Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly said there is concern about rear end accidents when following a snow plow truck too closely. This resolution calls for a minimum following distance of 200 feet. Discussion on enforcement if this legislation is passed. Motion carried. Fedderly answered questions about highway operations and highlighted accomplishments of the department in 1998 for the Highway Department's oral report. Health Insurance for County Board Supervisors: Corporation Counsel Timmerman stated a committee should address this issue and make a recommendation to the Board. Chair Dorsey referred this issue to the Administration Committee. Committee Chair Standafer said the committee will accept this assignment even though he thinks it is inappropriate for Board members to receive health insurance because this would be a benefit. Motion by Supr. Standafer to have a vote of expression of interest by Supervisors. Second by Supr. Raymond. Roll call vote: 23 yes, 5 no. Carried. Administration Committee will review and make a recommendation to the Board. Resolution #30 (98): Authorizing the submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of County Funds for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Motion by Supr. Bethke, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi noted seven Clean Sweep Programs have been conducted. This resolution requests state funding for administering another collection in 1999. Carried. Ordinance #493 (98): Rezoning from Ag/Res. to Commercial for Philip and Patricia LaVenture, Town of Richmond. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt. Carried. New Richmond FFA Presentation: Land and Water Conservation Comm. Chair Art Jensen noted calendars had been distributed featuring winners of the conservation poster contest. County Technician Dave Sander notedtthis,'Ag. Issues Team took 2nd place in a national contest in Kansas City. Intern teacher and team coach Dale Rosen introduced the New Richmond FFA group. Their presentation was 2 titled "Tug of War - Urbanization vs Preservation" which included current concerns and issues of development in St. Croix County. Applause by Board and thanks from Chair Dorsey. Report on ARR Incinerator Bids• Finance Chair Brown said when the County became the owner of the incinerator building and equipment, a firm was hired to market the site. The bids were not what was expected; the County expected to receive payment, not a cost to remove the building and equipment. Three bids had clauses holding the County responsible for any hazardous waste,. The Finance Committee awarded the bid to Weldex Company, Eau Claire who had the lowest cost bid of $43,500 for removal of incinerator and no clause for County responsibility for hazardous waste. Resolution #31 (98): Amending Rules and By -Laws of the Board of Supervisors - Changing Membership of Emergency Government Committee. Motion to adopt by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Standafer stated the committee membership is the County_ Board Chair and three Supervisors. One additional member would make an odd number and three would make a quorum. Carried. Resolutions 32 (98) and 33 (98): Approving Amendments to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance, Section 2. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Wert. Raymond explained these amendments allow a use permit for a private/public Vocational School and a Medical or Dental Facility. Carried. Supr. Standafer abstained due to a conflict of interest. Resolution #34 (98): Regarding Cancellation of Checks. Motion to adopt by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen. Carried. Ordinance #494 (98): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Rest for Steve Halleen, Town of Stanton. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Suprs. Boche and Bethke voted no. Ordinances #495 and #496 (98): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res and Ag. to Ag-2 for Neal Krumm, Town of Stanton. Motion to adopt by Supr. Bethke, 2nd by Supr. Raymond. Carried. Ordinance 497 (98): Rezoning from Ag/Res to Industrial for Sonnetag Family Partnership, Town of Warren. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen to adopt. This ordinance corrects the legal description that was adopted last month. Carried. Ordinance #498 (98): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Res for Richard Walton, Town of Rush River. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported the State Biannual Budget proposes less money for County governments. Some Legislators want even less funding to local governments. The Shared Revenue Task Force, on which Krizek serves, is discussing eliminating the tax rate free4and providing more money to Counties that show restraint and efficiency in spending. Oral Report: Emergency Government Director Jack Colvard discussed the June summer storms. This County was part of a declared 3 disaster unit and St. Croix Electric Coop received $49,822 and the City of New Richmond $6,806 for disaster payments. Chair Dorsey complimented Colvard on his work. Committee and Board Reports• Administration: Chair Standafer noted a survey for Supervisors in regard to preference for time and place of Legislative breakfasts. Planning, Zoning and Parks• Chair Raymond announced new Zoning Administrator Steve Fisher would begin work on December 28th. The Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance- is coming forth from the Steering Committee. The Ordinance will be approved by PZP Comm., forwarded to the County Board and finally to the Towns for adoption. Hearings for Towns' review are scheduled in January. Fee changes in the Zoning Dept. will be proposed In January. Personnel: Supr. Boche asked the Personnel Committee about freezing PTO benefits in order to run for elective office. Personnel Chair was absent. Krizek explained the Committee amended the policy to freeze the sick leave bank and thaw at retirement. If a person loses an election and is normal retirement age, the sick bank is thawed and if a person loses and is under normal retirement age, the sick bank is lost as{ n'the case for any other employee leaving employment. Zoning Applications: Garlend Fregine, Town of Eau Galle, Ag. to Ag/Res; Stanley Pond, Town of Troy, Ag. to Ag/Res; Ron Handlos, Town of Troy, Ag. to Ag/Res; Town of Baldwin: Robert Chamberlin, Ag/Res to Commercial; Hehli-Vold Corp, Ag/Res to Commercial; Town of Somerset: Beverly Lloyd, Ag. to Ag/Res; Robert Martell, Ag. to Ag/Res; Town of Rush River: Leroy Lindquist, Ag. to Ag/Res; John Monicken, Ag. to Ag 2 and Ag/Res. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Hense, 2nd by Vice Chair Jacobson to approve $5,620.91 for November, 1998. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read thank notes from the families of Sheriff Paul Burch and former Supervisor Wally Cox. Announcements: Supr. Giese requested a moment of silence in memory of Supr. George Sinclear, former Supr. Wally Cox and Sheriff Burch. Chair Dorsey said a Supervisor for District 30 will be appointed or elected at the January meeting. An election to fill the open position on the Transportation Committee will be conducted. Supr. Mehls read his humorous Night Before Christmas tale. Chair Dorsey wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked everyone for their cooperation. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell. a.m. Thomas Dorsey, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors 0 Meeting adjourned at 11:50 Sue E. Nelson, Clerk St. Croix County