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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 06-25-1969ST. CROIX COUNTY BO:-RD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session TUESDAY - JUIZ 25th, 1974 9030 A. M. Board called to order by Vice Chairman Milton Meinke due to absence of Chairman Anderson. Vice Chairman Meinke announced that Chairman Anderson is a patient at St. John's Hospital. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked the City of Hudson for the Parking Stickers.. Invocation by Rev. Eugene Glade, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson. Roll Gall by the Clerk. 28 present, 3 absent. Pledge of Allegiance to the Fl,g by all present. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv: Blakeborough to accept the minutes of the previous session as written, and mailed to each Supervisor.. Motion carried. Vice Chairman Meinke announced that the check for $500.00 has been received from the Glen Hills Golf Club. Vice Chairman Meinke called upon Sumner Bright, Director of St. Croix Health Center. Preceeding Mr. Brights appearance, Superv. Pierson mentioned that it would be necessary to have a motion acted on making money available to the Unified Board in accordance with a new law for alcoholics. Sumner Bright proceded to explain that Legislation has enacted a new law de- classification or decriminization of alcoholism. The Legislature has appropriated funds to match the Counties and the County would guarantee the matching funds. The sum of money needed for St. Croix County is $1$,096.00. Mr. Bright stated that they are not asking for a transfer of funds or an appropri�,tiion. They are merely asking for the County to guarantee the availability of the funds if needed. In order to receive the State Funds, St. Croix County must show the availability and spend an equal amount. Comments by Superv. Lowe and Superv. Afdahl. Motion by Superv. Pierson that $18,096.00 be made available to Unified Board Budget to match State Funds for Alcoholic Program if needed. Superv. Pierson also explained that if m.oney.is needed, then a transfer of funds would become necessary. 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe. Comments by Superv. Boche. Motion carried. Mr. Bright also reported that an Assistant Farm Manager, Jim Glover, had been employed in April of this year. One condition of employment was to enlarge the house for his family to live in. Consideration has been given to the enlargement program and an estimate has been given for remodeling the house (approximately $12,880.00) which includes electrical, plumbing, heating changes and all items. Motion by Superv. Pierson that a Resolution be adopted to authorize the County Board to suspend the Bid procedure and present the Resolution to the County Board at todays Session and to suspend the rules for adoption. 2nd by Superv, Luckwaldt. Motion carried. Comments by Superv. Ward, O'Keefe, DeBoer, Best, Waldroff, Leonard Wall, Trustee of Farm and District Attorney Williams.. With reference to the purchase of the Zaspel property option, District Attorney Williams reported that an option is drawn and that $100.00 earnest money has been paid. The selling price is $15,000.00 which includes the $100..00 earnest money. Discussion was held regarding payment and whether the payment could be paid from the Farm Fund. Superv. Rock moved to have the option read. 2nd by Superv. Rivard. Motion carried. District Attorney Williams read the option. Comments by Supervs. O'Keefe, Lowe, Pierson, Ward, DeBoer, Best, Solum, Waldroff, Art Peterson and Leonard Wall Trustees of the Farm under the Unified Board and Auditor James Steel who informed the Board that for purchase of the property they would still be using County money so Farm Funds could be used but the ultimate of expending still rests with the County Board. Superv. Pierson moved that the Board exercise the option of purchase of Zaspel property. 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt. Motion carried. Vice Chairman Meinke referred the purchase of the property to the Unified Board and to report back in the afternoon, Superv. Rock moved that the cost for remodeling of the Farm Home be paid out of the Farm Funds: 2nd by Superv. Lowe. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Letter regarding implementation of Chapter 197 Laws of Wisconsin, 1973, the Lower St. Croix River Protedtion Act read by the Clerk. Comments by Superv. Lowe, Vice Chairman Meinke directed Superv. Lowe to report back at the August Session. - 2 - Letter from State Representative Alvin Baldus stating that he would be in Hudson on Thursday June 27th read by the Clerk. Vice Chairman Meinke placed letter on file. Letter from Department of Health and Social Services regarding creating of r^gym tY commissions on iiging and Family Services read by the Clerk. Vice Chairman referred letter to the General Services Committee. RESOLUTIONS Resolution pertaining to establishing a new Personnel Committee was read by the Clerk. Superv. Olson requested that each committee give the reason why some members signed on the negative side. Vice Chairman Meinke asked the Chairman of each Committee to report. The reports were given by the Chairman of each Committee. The Chairmf-,n of the Committees stated that they felt that the members of the various Committees that signed on the negative side were under the impression that any problems were well handled by each Committee and should continue as is. Comments by Supervs. Bache, Dahm, Afdahl, Olson Rivard, Hop, Nleinke, O'Keefe, Lowe, Ward and Waldroff. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to put Resolution on the floor. Motion carried. Superv. Ward read and introduced an amendment to the Personnel Committee Resolution on paragraph F, Page 2. Comments by Superv. Waldroff and Superv. Afdahl. Motion by Superv. Ward to delete the wording ii paragraph F and subtute the amendment. 2nd by Superv. Lowe, Superv. Olson called for a roll call vote on the amendment. Roll Call by Clerk resulted in a tie vote. 14 yes and 1.4 no. Amend- ment was defeated because of no majority. Roll Call vote was then taken on the Personnel Committee Resolution by the Clerk resulting in a vote of 10 yes and 18 no. Resolution was defeated. nI+:301,UTI0N # 30 (74): Pertains to amending the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinances - .;ad by the Clerk. "All wells shall be a minimum of 1,320 feet from the Somerset Town and Village landfill. site." Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Thompson to adopt Resolution ## 30. Continents by Superv. Solum and Superv. Meinke. Motion carried. d'e2J� , SOLUTI01'J 31 (74)• Resolution pertains to changing approximately six acres of land in the N W y, of S E -1 of Section 22, 5t. Joseph T pp y to Industrial read by the Clerk. Motion b Superv. , 30 N-R 20W from Commercial to adept. Comments b Su ervs. �' P Waldroff, 2nd by Superv, Becker y p Hop, Waldroff and Holmes. Motion carried. CL .dESOLUTION r# 32 (74)e Read by the Clerk pertains to operation of County owned motor vechicles under the jurisdiction of .Comprehensive Planning, Zonning and Parks Committee. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd. by Superv. Olson to adopt. Motion carried RESOLUTION 33 (74)• Read by the Clerk pertains to operation of County owned motor vehicles under jurisdiction.of Law Enforcement Committee. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION` 34 (74)• Read by the Clerk pertains to operation of County owned motor vehicles under jurisdiction of Highway Committee. Moticn by Superv, Rock, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to adopt. Superv. Afdahl presented an amendment to Resolution j# 34 reading as follows: That no vehicle owned by the St. Croix County Highway Department shall be operated by any person other than a State, City, Town or County Employee. Superv. Olson moved to adopt amendment. 2nd by Superv. Blakeborough. Motion by Superv. Ryan, 2nd by Superv.. 41son.t o adopt Resolution as amended. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONV ## 35 (74) a Read by the .Clerk pertains to operation of County owned motor vehicles under jurisdiction of Agriculture and Extension Committee. Motion by Supery Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Hopto adopt. Resolution. Mot ion carried. RESOLUTION #j36 74) : Read by the Clerk; pertains, to- marking of County owned cars. under the jurisdiction of Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee be clearly marked "St. Croix County Parks and Zoning." Motion by Supery Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Best to adopt. Motion carried. -3- Resolution pertaining to narking of County owned cars under jurisdiction of Law Enforcement Committee be clearly marked "St. Croix County Law Enforcement Committee" read by the Clerk. Comments by Supervs. Rivard, O'Keefe, Rock, Lowe, Olson, Blakeborcugh, Ward;and Best. Motion by Superv..Blakeborough,`2nd-by Superv.Waldroff to adopt. Roll Call vote called for by Superv. Rivard. Roll Call was taken by Clerk and resulted in a vote of 4 yes and 22 no. Resolution was defeated. RESOLUTIO14 # 37 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to marking of County owned cars under jurisdiction of Highway Committee be clearly marked "St. Croix County Highway Committee". Comments by Supervs. Afdahl, Meinke, Solum and Rock. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Roll Call vote called for by Superv. Lowe. Roll Call taken by Clerk resulted in 16 yes and 10 no, Motion carried. Superv. Rock moved to recess for lunch. 2nd by Superv. Rivard. Motion carried. NOON RECESS Board reconvened by call of Vice Chairman Reinke. Roll Call by Clerk. 28 present. 3 absent. Mileage and Per Dien for one day Session read- by the Clerk totaling $966.96. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION # 38 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to marking of County owned cars under jurisdiction of Agriculture Committeebe clearly marked "St. Croix County Agricultural Committee". Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to adopt Resolution. Motion carried. rvy v Resolution pertaining to increase of County Judges Supplemental Salary from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 for year 1974 read by the Clerk. Motion by.Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to adopt. Discussion held by Supervs, Lowe, Dahm, Ryan, Rock, Ward, Bogut.and Holmes. Roll call vote was called. Roll Call taken by Clerk resulting in a vote of 12 yes and 15 no. Resolution was defeated. RESOLUTION #:39 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to transfer of funds in the ,h amount of $3,474.85 to Sheriffs Budget. Motion by Superv. Becker, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to'adopt Comments by Superv. Rock and District Attorney Williams. Motion '� carried. Motion b S-uperv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to change the wording �r . to read transfer of funds to Outdoor Recreation Account for the new position of Deputy Sheriff Outdoor Recreation, Comments by Supervs. Best, Rock, Waldroff, Ward and'District Attorney Williams, Motion carried. Roll Call vote resulted in 26 yes and 1 pass-. Resolution adopted; RESOLUTION # 40 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to changing Dance Ha71.0rdinance by removing jurisdiction of -the General Services Committee to the Law Enforcement Committee for bringing Ordinance up to date. Comments by Supervs; OiKeefejand Rivard: A meeting is scheduled July 9th with Dance Hall owners in the County and Law Enforcement Committee and will report back at the august meeting. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Best to adopt. Notion carried. RESOLUTIONU # 41 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to authrizing Clerk to draw up a ,., Quit Claim Deed to Virgil Gedatus on property described as follows: Township of Eau Galle: SE -SE 1/2 Acre NW Cor & E of Rd as desc. in Vol. 497-P 549.Seci,.13-28-16. ` (Brookville Com. Club Inc.) formerly a group long-time gone. Motion by Superv. f' Solum, 2nd by Superv. Rock to adopt. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Dahm that the motion be amended to read that the old buildings be removed within 90 days. Motion carried. Vice Chairman Reinke announced that we will have personal appearances at this time. Vice Chairman Reinke called on Mr.Don Johnson,President of the Hudson Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Johnson spoke in behalf of the Hudson Chamber of Commerce regarding - 4- the Bicycle Trailways. He stated that .funds are necessary to complete the pro- posed bicycle trail ways and would appreciate any financial support that the County could give. Comments by Supervs. Lowe, Rock, Waldroff, Best and O'Keefe. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Mr. Johnson for his appearance. Vice Chairman Meinke then called upon Mr. Dick Fey, State Director of Hudson Jaycees. Mr. Fey also indidated the need for financial support for biycle trails proposed along Co.Rd. UU and Co; Rd F. He asked if the County Board would keep it in mind for the 1975 budget. Superv. Rock informed Mr. Johnson and Mr. Fey that the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee has met with bicycle trail representatives and these representatives were to accumulate cost data and engineering facts and to report back to their committee. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Mr. Fey for his appearance. Vice Chairman Meinke called upon Jeff Scheel, Manpower Agent. Mir. Scheel reported on the CETA Program,"Comprehensive Enployment Training Act." This program replaces the Manpower Training Act program.- Purpose of program is to provide training and employment for disadvantaged people. He also reported that there is one slot open for St. Croix County for employment of one person for six months under the Energy Conservation Program. Vice Chairman Meinke referred this slot opening to the Finance Committee. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked Mr. Scheel for his report. Vice Chairman Meinke called on District Attorney Williams to report on the Social Services Union contract. District attorney Williams announced that Mr. Sanden, Director of Social Services had received word today that the Union Negotiations were completed and the Countyts proposal was accepted for a two year contract retroactive to January 1, 1974. A discussion was held by Mr. Sanden, Director of Social Services, District Attorney Williams, Supervs. Bogut, O'Keefe, Luckwaldt, Rcck, Pierson, Solum, Lowe, Bcche, Kellaher, Ward,Ryan, Afdahl and Dahm. Superv. Bcche announced that the General Services Committee had been approached by some Court House employees to have permission to close the day of July 5th, 1974. .xn answer would be given later in today's Session. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION # 42 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to changing the amounts that were on Resolution # 29, passed at the County Board Session dated 5/14/74 to a correct total amount cf $16,345.96. The Clerk explained why the change was necessary. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe to suspend rules and have a 2/3rds show of hands. 2nd by Superv. Rivard to rescind Resolution # 29 dated 5/14/74. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock for a 2/3rds show of hands to place Resolution on the floor.:;; 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe. Motion carried. 4} Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt Resolution # 42. Roll call vote resulted in 28 yes. Motion carried."} First Reading: RESOLUTIOi�T # 43 (74):Read by the Clerk pertains to cost of remodeling Farm Home not to exceed $15,000.00 and also under provisions of Sec. 59.08, Unified Board is authorized to dispence with competitive bidding due to the existing emergency. Motion by Superv. Pierson, grid by Superv. Cave for a 2/3rds show of hands to place cn floor. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Olson to adopt. Superv. Pierson called for Roll Call vote, Roll call by Clerk resulted in 26 yes and 2 no. Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION # 44 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to increase of mileage and per diem for Assessor's of St. Croix County when attending their annual school at the��'' Court House effective 1975. $20.00 per diem and 12c per mile. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Lowe for 2/3rd show cf hands to place on floor. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt. Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 45 (74): Read by Clerk pertains to the transfer of any surplus fund44 s'$ that had been authorized in Resolution -� - #_5bdated ll�ly73 for construction of new Fair_8wilding to St. Croix Ccunty Fairgrounds Fair Building Maintenance account. These funds to be cedes' 'jaated for repairs and maintenance of Buildings on the €.Y Fairgrounds. Motion byuperv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ward for 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion carried, Motion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Hop to adopt. Motion carried. -5- RESOLUTION # 46 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to fixing salaries and provides Fringe Benefits for ::mployees of Social Services Department represented by General Drivers and Helpers Union Local # 662 International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Motion by Superv. Cave, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl for 2/3rds show of hands to place on floor. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to adopt Resolution. Motion carried., Vice Chairman Meinke called on Superv. Rivard, Chairman of the Law Enforcement Corriittee for his report regarding Court House parking and he referred it to Superv. O'Keefe. Superv. O'Keefe mentioned that he had consulted with the City of Hudson Safety Committee and they will bring in a reconraendaticn next Monday night, July lst. He also commended the County Employees for their cooperation on parking of cars. Superv. Rivard also read a letter regarding the vandalism at the Oakwood Cemetary at Hersey Wisconsin. Placed on file with the Clerk. Sheriff Grant approached the Board and wondered if the County could control the beach at Houltcn like they do at Troy Beach because of so many problems that the Sheriff is confronted with at Hculton. Comments by Supervs. Waldroff, Rock and District attorney Williams. Motion by Superv. Rock and 2nd by Superv. Carlson that the Sheriff and the District Attorney meet with the Stillwater City Council and see if they cant arrive to a solution on the problems. Motion carried. Vice Chairman Meinke suggested that the flown Chairman. of St. Joseph and the Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee attend the meeting. Vice Chairman Meinke called on Superv. William Thompson, Chairman of the Agriculture Committee for his report. Superv. Thompson said that the new Building :.:i11 be ready for the Fair. He also reported on the temporary opening of park at Glen Hills on the 3rd of July. Comments by Superv. Rock. Superv. Blakeborough extended an invitation to the County Board of Supervisors from the Fair Board for dinner on august lst. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut to accept the meal invitation from the Fair Board. Motion carried. Vice Chairman Meinke called upon Superv. Rock to report on the County Planning Zoning and Parks Committee. Superv. Rock read the minutes of their Committee meeting. They had islet with the Baldwin Rod and Gun Club regarding funds for the Pine Lake Park locat-ed in. the Town of Haumond and Town of Erin Prairie. He also reported that the Committee had held a meeting June 19th with three members of West Central Wisconsin Planning Commission to interview nine applicants for the Part Time Planner Position. The first choice was Archie Judson from Rapid City, South Dakota and second choice was Richard Thompson from Plattville, Wisconsin. hplc.yment to begin on July 1, 1974. He also reported on the study of junk cars in the County and roads in the Glen Hills Park. Comments by Supervs. Afdahl, DeBoar and Bogut. Superv. Rock called on Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator for a few remarks regarding revision of County Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Barber reported that copies of the Zoning Ordinance should be available in about one week. Superv. Rock suggested a copy be sent to all County Board members upon completion. Superv. Bocce referred back to his previous request for County employees having the 5th day of July and closing the offices. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to close the County Offices on July 5th, to be published in all County papers that the County offices will be closed July hth and 5th. Motion carried. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION # 47 (74): Read by the Clerk pertains to the absence of Chairman Anderson due to illness, and in spite of outstanding job done by Vice Chairman Milton Meinke, Ole Anderson was missed. Also wished him a speedy and complete recovery. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Lowe for a 2/3rds show of hands. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to adopt Resolution. M cticn carried. Superv. Lowe requested that a straw vote be taken to determine the feelings of the County Board members regarding the sale of the N W 40 acres of the St. Croix Health Center to the City of New Richmond provided they so offer to purchase for the sum of $15,000.00. This will off set the purchase of the Zaspel property by the St. Croix Health Center. Roll call taken by Clerk.resulted in 24 yes, 1 abstain and 1 no. Superv. Pierson, referring back to the purchase of the Zaspel property made a motion S:� that the Count3��Board exercise the option, and that the- District Atty. having been authorized at the last meeting, purchase the Zaspel property for � ,000.00 cash. 2nd by Superv. Best. Comments by Super -vs. Ward, Solum, O'Keefe, Bcche;and Holmes. Superv. Lowe called for Roll Call vote. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt.the above motion. Roll Call taken by Clerk resulted in 25 yes, 2 no, 1 abstain. Nlction carried. Comments by Superv. Olson. Vice Chairman Meinke thanked the Board for their cooperation today under his chairing the chair. There b'eing..no further business, motion by Superv; Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to adjourn at .5:L�5 P. M.. Motion carried. Norman E. An.derson Chairman Respectfully submitted by F. Verna Stchlberg St. Croix County Clerk Next scheduled meeting of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be August 13th, 1974 at 9:30 A.M.