HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministration 11-27-12 AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
November 27, 2012 8:30 AM
Community Room - Govenrment Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may be present at this meeting.
Therefore, this notice also serves as notice of a meeting of the County Board for the purpose of obtaining
information relating to subjects listed above for use at future County Board Meetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 15, 2012 8:30 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports
2. Tax Deed Property Bid Opening
3. Resolution Approving Alteration of Supervisory District Boundaries Resulting from an
Annexation to the City of Hudson
4. 2013 Jan/Feb Meeting Dates
5. Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Vacant County Land and Assign Proceeds to Create a
Separate Capital Projects Fund
6. Process/Timeline for Completion of County Administrator Performance Evaluation
7. Closed Session Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(e) to Discuss Bargaining Strategy for
Negotiations with Collective Bargaining Units. Reconvene into Open Session
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 17, 2012
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: COMMITTEE CHAIR & COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MINUTES
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
November 27, 2012 8:30 AM
Community Room - Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Agnes Ring Supervisor Present
Tim Hood Secretary Present
Daryl Standafer Supervisor Present
Tom Hawksford Vice Chair Late 9:02 AM
David Peterson Chair Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 15, 2012 8:30 AM
The minutes of the October15, 2012 Administration Committee were approved as
distributed.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports
Finance Director Tabatha Hansen reviewed the year-to-date reports for the elected
official offices noting a few higher than normal expenses and lower than average revenue
from fees and fines. County Treasurer Laurie Nobel asked for questions regarding the
Treasurer's report, no questions. Hansen reviewed the Cash and Investments report
highlighting vehicle registration fees and sales tax numbers are above average and should
exceed the targeted budget. Supervisor Standafer questioned yield analysis of various
accounts, Hansen will follow up. Hansen reviewed Administrative offices year-to-date
reports and clarifieed overages and discrepancies in entries. Hansen will adjust reports
before December meeting.
2. Tax Deed Property Bid Opening
County Clerk Cindy Campbell stated numerous parcels taken by tax deed were advertised
by the County for sale and she received four bids. Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the St. Croix
County Code of Ordinances, the Administration Committee is authorized to sell tax-
deeded land pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §75.35 and §75.69. Campbell opened the
bids.
Town of Emerald - PIN 010-1031-20-000 approximately 2.5 acres - appraised value
$2,000.00. Campbell announced one bid was received. Motion by Supervisor Standafer,
2nd by Supervisor Ring to accept the bid from Judith M Coyer in the amount of
$2,555.55. Carried unanimously.
City of New Richmond - PIN 261-1055-95-000 fka New Richmond Transport - appraised
value $11,500.00. Campbell announced one bid was received. Motion by Supervisor
Standafer, 2nd by Supervisor Ring to accept the bid from Advent 1 b y Tyler Barbian in
the amount of $11,535.00. Carried unanimously.
Town of Springfield - PIN 034-1087-70-000 - Lot 3, Block 20, Village of Hersey -
appraised value $50.00. Campbell announced two bids were received. Motion by
Supervisor Standafer, 2nd by Supervisor Hood to accept the highest bid submitted by
Matthew R. Bombach in the amount of 325.00. Motion by Supervisor Standafer, 2nd by
Supervisor Ring to reject the bid submitted by Glenn Malcein in the amount of $265.00.
Carried unanimously.
Campbell reviewed statutory requirements and process for opening a second round of
bids for properties in Woodville, New Richmond and Glenwood City. Discussion.
Motion by Supervisor Ring, 2nd by Supervisor Hood to open all properties for a second
round of bids including bids for less than the appraised value. Carried unanimously.
Campbell indicated she will notify the bidders and payment in full is due in 30 days.
Campbell will prepare quit claim deeds for the parcels.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daryl Standafer, Supervisor
SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor
AYES: Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, David Peterson
ABSENT: Tom Hawksford
3. Resolution Approving Alteration of Supervisory District Boundaries Resulting from an
Annexation to the City of Hudson
County Administrator Patrick Thompson provided background information of the land
annexed by the City of Hudson, District 7 from the Town of Hudson, District 8, for the
expansion of the Hudson hospital. Motion by Supervisor Ring, 2nd by Supervisor Hood
to approve the resolution as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor
SECONDER: Tom Hawksford, Vice Chair
AYES: Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Tom Hawksford, David
Peterson
4. 2013 Jan/Feb Meeting Dates
Administrator Thompson noted the January 21st, 2013 and February 18th, 2013
Administration Committee meetings fall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President's
Day. Chairman Peterson suggested, discussed and indicated the meetings would be
moved to January 22nd, 2013 and February 19th, 2013 respectively.
5. Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Vacant County Land and Assign Proceeds to Create a
Separate Capital Projects Fund
County Administrator Patrick Thompson detailed the Administration's recommendation
for the sale of vacant county owned farm land in New Richmond to fund the vacating of
the HHS building and the clean up of the site and also address equipment and space needs
in Emergency 911dispatch. In 2009, the county utilized a consultant to assist in facility
planning. Recommendations from the consultant included vacating the HHS building
and addressing space needs for the 911 center. Thompson highlighted and stressed the
concerns with the current space, health and liability issues in the existing locations. In an
effort to avoid incurring more debt and increasing taxes, Thompson proposed selling 500
acres of vacant land in New Richmond and use the proceeds to fund the immediate
capital needs detailed in the plan of action. Discussion.
Motion by Supervisor Hood, 2nd by Supervisor Hawksford to approve the resolution as
offered.
Motion by Supervisor Standafer, 2nd by Supervisor Hawksford to remove the period at
the end of line 29 and add "...create a separate capital projects fund to be used for the
relocation of the 911 Center, the vacating, demolition and clean-up of the Health and
Human Services building and the relocation of Health and Human Services employees."
Further discussion. Motion carried 4-1.
Motion by Supervisor Hood, 2nd by Supervisor Hawksford to remove the Whereas
clause at line 25. Discussion. Motion carried 3-2.
Chair Peterson calls for vote on the original motion with amendments. Motion carried 4-
1.
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Tim Hood, Secretary
SECONDER: Tom Hawksford, Vice Chair
AYES: Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Tom Hawksford, David Peterson
NAYS: Agnes Ring
6. Process/Timeline for Completion of County Administrator Performance Evaluation
Supervisor Standafer summarized the process established for completion of the County
Administrator's performance evaluation. A recommendation will be made to the
Administration Committee in December. Upon approval, consideration of this evaluation
will be used in negotiations of the County Administrator's successor employment
agreement.
7. Closed Session Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(e) to Discuss Bargaining Strategy for
Negotiations with Collective Bargaining Units. Reconvene into Open Session
Motion by Supervisor Standafer, 2nd by Supervisor Ring to go into closed session to
discuss bargaining strategy for negotiations with collective bargaining units. Roll call
vote. Unanimous. Motion by Supervisor Standafer, 2nd by Supervisor Ring to
reconvene into open session. Unanimous. No action taken during closed session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 17, 2012