HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-04-11NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4,2011— 9:00 A.M.
St. Croix County Government Center, County Board Room
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Bruce Stunkard — Hudson United Methodist Episcopal Church, Hudson, Wisconsin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
REVIEW OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
1. Minutes of Previous Session September 6, 2011
2. Date of NextMeeting November 1, 2011- 9:00 a.m.
3. Rezoning - *none
PRESENTATION: Report by 4 -H Ambassadors and Nancy Burman with ice cream served at break
(approximately 10:00am)
APPOINTMENTS:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department to Apply for a
Municipal Dam Grant
2. Resolution Approving Health Center Plan of Correction
3. *Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapter 17 Zoning —
Sections 17.09, 17.12 -17.15
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Land and Water Conservation, Parks, and Planning and Zoning
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURN
(Items may be taken in different order)
*Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda * *Late Changes andAdditions
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting — October 4, 2011
The invocation was given by Pastor Bruce Stunkard of United Methodist Church, Hudson Wisconsin. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Standafer at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: 18 Present (Supr. Stauffer arrived at 9:10); absent and excused: Supr. Wentz
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: County Administrator Thompson highlighted strategic
planning efforts underway noting the development of operational work plans for each department which
include measureable performance indicators and outcomes. Thompson reported the goal is to complete the
strategic plan by the end of 2011 to be brought back to the County Board in January 2012 for final approval.
Thompson reported on the 2012 budget status noting a decrease in county spending and a zero increase in the
controllable portion of the county levy. Thompson is reviewing overall staffing levels, individual jobs within
departments and work space needs allocated for each position and function. He reported Public Health, Land
and Water Conservation and Child Support departments were asked to pilot a project to review positions in
their departments, results for each job function, what type of work environment each position needs to fulfill
necessary functions of their job, and if there's a need to occupy county facility space. Thompson reported he
is exploring opportunities with the Hudson School District on sharing services.
REVIEW OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Schrank to adopt the consent agenda
approving the September 6, 2011 County Board minutes and setting the next meeting for November 1, 2011.
Carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION: Report by 4 -H Ambassadors and Nancy Burman — Speakers: Jessica Thomas of
Golden Fireballs 4 -H Club, Shelby Liddle of Pine Lakers 4 -H Club, Heidi Feyereisen of Roberts Ribbon
Reapers 4 -H Club, and Claire Hueg of True Blue 4 -H Club described how 4 -H has helped them in various
ways. Nancy Burman, 4 -H Ambassador Advisor stated it is National 4 -H week and invited Supervisors to
have ice cream. Chair Standafer called for a break at 10:00 and reconvened at 10:15 a.m.
APPOINTMENTS: None.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution #73(2011) Authorizing the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department
to Apply for a Municipal Dam Grant - Motion by Supr. Hermsen, 2nd by Supr. Norton- Bauman to
approve. Carried unanimously.
2. Resolution #74(2011) Approving Health Center Plan of Correction - Motion by Supr. Larson, 2nd by
Supr. Marzolf to approve. Supr. Stauffer requested an update on the current bonds including allocations and
available funds. Finance Director Michelle Pietrick reported $1.3 million has been spent to date, $221,000
has not been spent and is available for reallocation and $183,000 remains available for the K -tag air plenum
project at the Nursing Home. Discussion regarding the K -tag project. Thompson indicated the project will
need to be done eventually but a waiver was approved for 2012. Hermsen asked of these requests how much
of these need to be fixed. Thompson indicated categories 1 and 2 as indicated on the attachment of the
resolution are necessary repairs.
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Chair Standafer noted a request to speak from Kim Dupre was received and approved by Supr. Schrank.
Dupre welcomed Cindy Anderson the interim Nursing Home Administrator and indicated the Nursing Home
is a five -star facility and clarified a five -star facility is awarded when all residents' physical needs are met in
a timely manner. Dupre asked Supervisors to support this resolution on behalf of the residents.
Building Services Director Art Tobin responded to Supr. Shearer's question regarding upcoming nursing
home facility needs. Tobin indicated the facility is just short of 30 years of operation and highlighted
potential upgrades for air handling, ventilation, Argo Tub Rooms, window replacement, replacement of
HVAC units, HVAC control units, and sprinklers in addition to other ongoing maintenance. Supr. Horne
indicated the same repairs would be needed if this space was used for office space.
Supr. Hermsen asked what if this resolution fails. Thompson stated if the necessary improvements are not
completed the Federal government will stop Medicare funding to the Nursing Home. Human Services
Director Fred Johnson confirmed if not approved by October 27 there will be a loss of revenue for new
admissions of Medicaid and Medicare patients and if not approved within six months the County would be
out of the Medicaid and Medicare program completely. Supr. Hermsen asked for admission numbers.
Johnson indicated approximately 60% of the budget is Medicaid and Medicare dollars and estimated 60 to 70
admissions per year.
Supr. Marzolf provided historic facts regarding the Nursing Home and encouraged Supervisors to listen to
the voters' request based on the 2008 referendum.
Based on the Larsen Allen report to the HHS Board, Supr. Norton- Bauman noted the decline in usage of
nursing home beds in the country, state and county and additional funding to assisted living facilities. She
added according to the 2012 preliminary budget the Nursing Home will continue to be on levy for 2012 in
the amount of $130,000.
Supr. Luckey asked if the County doesn't do this within six months, will it be out of Medicaid and Medicare
totally for all residents or new patients. Johnson indicated it would be for all Nursing Home residents but
may reapply to the program. In the meantime 60% of the revenue stream would disappear.
Motion carried: Yes — 12; No — 6.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 was absent
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y
James Stauffer - D8 voted: N
William Peavey - D9 voted: Y
Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y
Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: N
Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y
Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N
S. Norton - Bauman-D 14 voted: N
Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y
Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: N
Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y
Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: N
Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
3. Ordinance #802(2011) Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and
Development Chapter 17 Zoning — Sections 17.09, 17.12 — 17.15 - Motion by Supr. Hermsen, 2nd by Supr.
Marzolf to approve. Carried unanimously.
Committee and Department Reports:
Land and Water Conservation — Report submitted by Director Bob Heise. Supr. Malick commended the
Land and Water Department for their work with the Sportsmen's Alliance Club and the department's efforts,
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in particular, Tammy Wittmer, for her work in building a demonstration rain garden in the City of Hudson
and commended her for her knowledge, working and educating others on this project. Supr. Malick
encouraged Supervisors to think about places where water would run into a surface in which that water could
be caught and infiltrate into the ground and recognize the expertise in that Department to assist with these
types of projects.
Parks - Report submitted by Parks Director Bob Heise. No questions.
Planning and Zoning — Report submitted by Director Dave Fodroczi. Supr. Malick thanked the Planning
and Zoning Department for the staffing assistance to the Board of Adjustment noting there is a considerable
amount of work done by the staff. Malick reviewed the duties done by the staff for the Board of Adjustment.
Supr. Hermsen and Supr. Norton- Bauman echoed Malick's comments on behalf of the Community
Development Committee and noted the County is fortunate to have the experience of the staff. Fodroczi
indicated he is humbled by the comments and thanks the County Board for their support.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell reported on
two rezoning requests: David and Gerda Hagen, Town of Stanton, 1.9 acres from Ag to Ag- Residential and
Robert Sell, Town of Baldwin, 55.61 acres from Ag to Ag- Residential.
Announcements: Chair Standafer indicated five Supervisors attended the WCA Annual Conference and
requested those who attended email him which breakout session they attended.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
Daryl Standafer, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk