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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2022 County Board Agenda AGENDA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 6, 2022 8:30 AM Room 1284-County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE- LARRY SZYMAN- FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. November 1, 2022 8:30 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting- January 3, 2023 8:30 AM 3. Appointments 1. IFLS Library System Reappointment of Mary Ellen Brue to a Three Year Term Ending 12/31/2025 2. Regional Business Fund, Inc. Board of Directors Appointment of Marina Onken to a Three Year Term 4. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Judicial Circuit Court Judges/Family Court Commissioner/Register in Probate Annual Report PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognize Chad Wolske Awarded the 2022 WCSEA Member of the Year Award Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To -4600 at least two business days prior to the time of the meeting. Please see www.sccwi.gov for available digital options to access the meeting. 2.Presentation by Mary Claire Olson Potter, Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce President, on Promoting St. Croix County for Visitors COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Update 1. Financial Report for October 2022 BUSINESS 1. Resolution to Support the U.S. Constitution and Wisconsin Constitution and Rights Explicitly Provided Therein 2. Resolution Requesting the State of Wisconsin to Review and Revise the Entry Level Compensation Rate for Assistant District Attorneys 3. Resolution Authorizing Referendum to Increase Tax Levy for Public Safety 4. Resolution in Support of Increased County Child Support Funding 5. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 7/2/2 MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 1, 2022 8:30 AM Room 1284-County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE- TIM SACKETT PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Lisa Lind St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shawn Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long St. Croix County Chair Present Cathy Leaf St. Croix County Supervisor Remote Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paul Adams St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paul Berning St. Croix County Supervisor Late 8:46 AM Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Feidler St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present Scott Counter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Njovuft!Bddfqubodf;!Njovuft!pg!Opw!2-!3133!9;41!BN!!)Njovuft!pg!Qsfwjpvt!Nffujoh* Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present Ryan Sherley St. Croix County Supervisor Late 8:40 AM Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Excused Mark Carlson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Mike Barcalow St. Croix County Supervisor Present Qbdlfu!Qh/!4 7/2/2 Bob Swanepoel St. Croix County Supervisor Present Jerry VanSomeren St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tim Ramberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present PUBLIC COMMENT Sean Kinsella; Bill Rubin; Barbara Krueger; Judy Achterhof; written statement from Sherrie Rachner read by Judy Achterhof; Shelly Tougas CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Scott Counter, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg ABSENT: Greg Tellijohn 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. October 4, 2022 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - December 6, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. 3. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances 1. Resolution to Accept the Town of St. Joseph Sign and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Except Elimination of Public Campgrounds from Permitted Uses 4. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognition of Service for Facilities Director Jim Elsbury County Administrator Witt thanks Jim Elsbury for his years of service to the county Njovuft!Bddfqubodf;!Njovuft!pg!Opw!2-!3133!9;41!BN!!)Njovuft!pg!Qsfwjpvt!Nffujoh* RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Update on Government Center Expansion Project Presentation by Tim McIlwain and Josh Tindall of Hagen, Christensen & McIlwain Architects. Design Development Cost Estimate overview by Sid Samuels RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Qbdlfu!Qh/!5 7/2/2 1.Financial Update 1. Financial Report for September 2022 County Administrator gives financial report for September 2022 RESULT: DISCUSSED Qvcmjd!Ifbsjoh! 1. Public Hearing on 2023 Budget Administrator Witt reviews the 2023 budget; reviews recent changes made as a results of the recent Committee of the Whole Meeting. Chair Long calls for public comment. No public comment. Public hearing closed RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Amending Library Tax Levy Supervisor Koch gives background on resolution. Discussion held. Administrator Witt explains the Library Funding. Supervisor Berning makes a motion to call the vote, second by supervisor Koch. Corp. Counsel explains that if motion to call the vote passes there will be no more discussion; if the motion fails there can be further discussion on this resolution. Motion to call the vote fails 11-N to 7-Y (Yes- Anderson, Long, Leaf, Koch, Adams, Berning and Sherley). Vote on original motion to pass Resolution passes unanimously RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor SECONDER: Paul Berning, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg EXCUSED: Greg Tellijohn 2. Resolution Adopting 2023 Budget and Establishing Tax Levy Njovuft!Bddfqubodf;!Njovuft!pg!Opw!2-!3133!9;41!BN!!)Njovuft!pg!Qsfwjpvt!Nffujoh* Passed unanimously RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Qbdlfu!Qh/!6 7/2/2 Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg EXCUSED: Greg Tellijohn 3. Resolution Providing Compensation Adjustment for Judicial Assistant Supervisor Koch gives background. Discussion held. Resolution passes unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor SECONDER: Richard Ottino, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg EXCUSED: Greg Tellijohn 4. Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 - Zoning Supervisor Hansen gives background. Passes 17-1 (Nay- Supervisor Berning) RESULT: ENACTED \[17 TO 1\] MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor SECONDER: Ryan Sherley, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg NAYS: Paul Berning EXCUSED: Greg Tellijohn 5. Resolution Approving Public Participation Procedures for the St. Croix County 2012-2035 Comprehensive Plan 10-year Update Passes unanimously Njovuft!Bddfqubodf;!Njovuft!pg!Opw!2-!3133!9;41!BN!!)Njovuft!pg!Qsfwjpvt!Nffujoh* Qbdlfu!Qh/!7 7/2/2 RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg EXCUSED: Greg Tellijohn 6. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies and Personnel Handbook Supervisor Koch gives background. Passes unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg EXCUSED: Greg Tellijohn 7. Resolution Approving Water Main Easement Between St. Croix County and the City of Hudson Supervisor Koch explains that this water main is necessary for the expansion. Passes unanimously RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor SECONDER: Paul Berning, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Njovuft!Bddfqubodf;!Njovuft!pg!Opw!2-!3133!9;41!BN!!)Njovuft!pg!Qsfwjpvt!Nffujoh* EXCUSED: Greg Tellijohn ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. District Attorney and Victim Witness Annual Report- Karl Anderson Annual Department Report by District Attorney Karl Anderson Qbdlfu!Qh/!8 7/2/2 RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supervisor Berning requests overview of our response to the COVID 19 pandemic Supervisor Berning- requests discussion for resolution to support what the District Attorney just requested and resolution state funding for deputies and law enforcement. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None ANNOUNCEMENTS None ADJOURNMENT Adjourned 10:40 am Njovuft!Bddfqubodf;!Njovuft!pg!Opw!2-!3133!9;41!BN!!)Njovuft!pg!Qsfwjpvt!Nffujoh* Qbdlfu!Qh/!9 7/4/2 COVER MEMO TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator DATE: December 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: IFLS Library System Reappointment of Mary Ellen Brue to a Three Year Term Ending 12/31/2025 ______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION Federated public library systems are governed by Wis. Stat. § 43.19. IFLS (Inspiring and Facilitating Library Success) Library System Board of Trustees is composed of 20 members appointed from the ten member counties. St. Croix County appoints three members to rotating three year terms, one of which may be a County Supervisor. Mary Ellen Brue is a reappointment with a term expiring 12/31/2025. The other two members are Michael Schendel and Judy Achterhof. Qbdlfu!Qh/!: 7/4/3 COVER MEMO TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator DATE: December 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Regional Business Fund, Inc. Board of Directors Appointment of Marina Onken to a Three Year Term ______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Regional Business Fund, Inc., is a non-profit economic development corporation whose purpose is to promote business and economic development in West Central Wisconsin. Seven counties each appoint one member to the Board of Directors. Dale Jorgenson is stepping down as the representative for St. Croix County. Directors are appointed to three year terms starting with the annual meeting in March with three term limits. I am appointing Marina Onken to a three year term starting March 2023 to March 2026. Dr. Marina Onken is Professor Emeritus of Strategy and Innovation from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and a Hudson resident. Qbdlfu!Qh/!21 8/2/b 2022 Annual Report ST. CROIX COUNTY Register in Probate DEPARTMENT Mission Statement: Provide efficient, effective and expeditious administration of justice and ensure equal access to court services. ! Summary of Responsibilities: Administer and maintain the Court Record for 10 different case types including: Probate, Guardianship, Minor Guardianship, Child Protection, Juvenile Delinquency, Termination of Parental Rights, Adoption, Mental Commitments, Temporary Physical Custody and Juvenile Injunctions. Perform case management, clerk hearings and provide a high level of customer service to pro se litigants, other county departments and the public. Program Summary: mandated service, not a program Goals / Objectives Achieved: I was unanimously appointed by the Circuit Court Judges on August 16, 2021 following the retirement of Ericka Nelson who served the county for over 25 years. The Second Deputy was promoted to First Deputy and a new Second Deputy was hired. Effectively, the entire department was staffed by employees new to their positions and elevated responsibilities. It took a lot of hard work to build the team, improve work flow efficiency in the office and overcome the vast learning curve of functioning as a department head. We achieved our objective of serving the public and the judiciary with contributions and capable direction from the judges and Commissioner Heckmann. Department Budget Status (November 1, 2022) 2022 Budgeted Revenues $912,101 2022 Actual Revenues $757,640 2022 Budgeted Expenses $912,101 2022 Actual Expenses $709,199 2022 Budgeted Tax Levy $881,101 2022 Actual Tax Levy $734,251 Grants Received n/a Other Accomplishments Welcomed the Court Appointed Special Advocate program to St. Croix County, developed procedures to facilitate CASA appointments, transfer records and provide hearing notifications to CASA. Streamlined several procedures to provide more efficient service to social workers in Youth th Jus District to relocate confidential court records to new locations due to construction on the lower level. Contacted the Wisconsin Historical Society to facilitate the transfer of Probate Records, specifically wills/estates dating back to the civil war, to the local repository at UWRF. Buubdinfou;!Sfhjtufs!jo!Qspcbuf!Boovbm!Efqbsunfou!Sfqpsu!3133!!):972!;!Kvejdjbm!Djsdvju!Dpvsu!Kvehft0Gbnjmz!Dpvsu!Dpnnjttjpofs0SJQ!Boovbm Qbdlfu!Qh/!22 8/2/b Issues, Concerns and Restraints Rising number of child protection cases is increasing the need for additional Court Officials and Staff. The office has very limited space to serve the public, in small part due to the agreement to transition the office conference Goals and Objectives for Current Year n/a Buubdinfou;!Sfhjtufs!jo!Qspcbuf!Boovbm!Efqbsunfou!Sfqpsu!3133!!):972!;!Kvejdjbm!Djsdvju!Dpvsu!Kvehft0Gbnjmz!Dpvsu!Dpnnjttjpofs0SJQ!Boovbm Qbdlfu!Qh/!23 :/2/2/b County Administrator's Financial Report October 2022 GZ32GZ32GZ33GZ33Qfsdfou UpubmUisv!PduCvehfuZUECbmbodfSfnbjojoh SFWFOVFT Benjojtusbujwf!Sfwfovft 110 General0000 Default1,355,336616,4320-1,394,6551,394,655 - 110 General1010 Unallocated0-04,000-4,000 - 1110 County Board & 110 GeneralCommittees/Commissions165,426137,855167,681139,73427,94716.67% 110 General1320 Corporation Counsel620,050516,431605,177507,04298,13616.22% 110 General1410 Administrator454,058376,918432,836360,55272,28416.70% 110 General1420 County Clerk295,550248,180322,381266,17256,21017.44% 110 General1430 Human Resources547,117455,931557,854464,87892,97516.67% 110 General1440 Elections66,37459,116149,750118,20231,54821.07% 1450 Information 110 GeneralTechnology2,435,0121,955,3102,529,8502,109,113420,73716.63% 110 General1510 Finance746,521614,860616,720500,584116,13618.83% 110 General1520 County Treasurer555,671473,461421,779449,549-27,770-6.58% 110 General1610 Facilities2,058,6141,577,2762,028,2881,897,422130,8666.45% 110 General5110 Library1,136,586947,1551,096,258913,548182,71016.67% 115 Contingency1010 Unallocated100,00083,3333,103,64883,3333,020,31597.31% 295 Dog LicenseAll Cost Centers20,57618,56220,00017,8892,11110.56% Debt Service FundsAll Cost Centers5,430,6204,525,5175,722,0779,183,662-3,461,585-60.50% Internal Service FundsAll Cost Centers12,278,77810,338,01812,810,00013,642,778-832,778-6.50% Tvcupubm!Benjojtusbujwf! 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Fyqfotft29-9:7-96524-:26-44:29-584-53425-887-3484-7:8-29731/12& Qvcmjd!Qspufdujpo!Fyqfotft 110 General1210 Circuit Court933,002763,945912,101709,847202,25422.17% Print Date November 11, 2022 Qbdlfu!Qh/!26 :/2/2/b County Administrator's Financial Report October 2022 GZ32GZ32GZ33GZ33Qfsdfou UpubmUisv!PduCvehfuZUECbmbodfSfnbjojoh 110 General1220 Clerk of Courts1,833,7821,433,1341,944,0481,550,722393,32620.23% 110 General1240 Medical Examiner375,194297,110380,343227,632152,71140.15% 110 General1250 Justice Services446,800247,362764,264593,542170,72122.34% 110 General1310 District Attorney1,242,541978,0461,297,1911,030,862266,32920.53% 110 General1330 Child Support763,907607,677823,989615,043208,94525.36% 110 General2110 Law Enforcement8,239,2506,589,6918,539,2976,721,5021,817,79521.29% 2700 Correction and 110 GeneralDetention3,865,9333,126,1984,494,8033,233,2001,261,60328.07% 2510 Emergency 110 GeneralManagement152,523124,096178,683125,19153,49329.94% 2600 Emergency 110 GeneralCommunication2,207,5021,737,1782,328,9181,814,664514,25422.08% 280 Jail ImprovementAll Cost Centers0-0-- - 285 K-9All Cost Centers84,63577,128023,424-23,424 - 286 Drug Task ForceAll Cost Centers43,77835,399034,148-34,148 - 287 County Drug FundAll Cost Centers18,37418,17701,379-1,379 - 290 Stop DrugAll Cost Centers10,491-0273-273 - Tvcupubm!Qvcmjd!Qspufdujpo Fyqfotft31-328-82427-146-25232-774-74827-792-5415-:93-31834/11& Upubm!Fyqfotft216-5:7-52194-2:9-942221-396-76196-:82-14235-425-72:33/16& 958-64:.866-94917-796-851. Sfqpsu!Upubm!. Buubdinfou;!Dpvouz!Cpbse!Cppl!Pdupcfs!3133!!):951!;!Gjobodjbm!Sfqpsu!gps!Pdupcfs!3133* Print Date November 11, 2022 Qbdlfu!Qh/!27 :/2/2/c Buubdinfou;!DJQ!Npouimz!Sfqpsu!Pdupcfs!3133!!):951!;!Gjobodjbm!Sfqpsu!gps!Pdupcfs!3133* Qbdlfu!Qh/!28 :/2/2/d Buubdinfou;!BSQB!Npouimz!Sfqpsu!Pdupcfs!3133!!):951!;!Gjobodjbm!Sfqpsu!gps!Pdupcfs!3133* Qbdlfu!Qh/!29 21/2 Resolution No. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION AND RIGHTS EXPLICITLY PROVIDED THEREIN COVER MEMO TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator Ken Witt, County Administrator, Administration DATE: December 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution to Support the U.S. Constitution and Wisconsin Constitution and Rights Explicitly Provided Therein ______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION Supervisor Mark Carlson requested this matter be placed on the agenda to be discussed by the committee and County Board. Qbdlfu!Qh/!2: 21/2 Resolution No. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION AND RIGHTS EXPLICITLY PROVIDED THEREIN 1 WHEREAS,the St Croix County Board of Supervisors supports the Constitution of the 2 United States as the Supreme Law of our Nation; and 3 4 WHEREAS,the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States provides 5 that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" and the Constitution 6 of the State of Wisconsin provides that, "The people have the right to keep and bear arms for 7 security, defense, hunting recreation or any other lawful purpose;" and 8 9 WHEREAS,the United States Supreme Court has affirmed this right to keep and bear 10 Arms for traditionally lawful purposes; and 11 12 WHEREAS,the St Croix County Board of Supervisors reaffirms its commitment to the 13 Constitution and the rights provided for therein against infringement by either the Federal or 14 State government. 15 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the St Croix County Board of 17 Supervisors will uphold its oath to support the Federal and State Constitutions and to preserve 18 rights explicitly provided therein. Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals: Legal Note:None Fiscal Impact: None 11/3/22 11/03/22Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteeNO ACTIONNext: 12/01/22 Qbdlfu!Qh/!31 21/2 SFTVMU;OP!BDUJPOOfyu;!230203133!9;11!BN 12/01/22Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteeAPPROVED SFTVMU;BQQSPWFE!\\VOBOJNPVT^ NPWFS;Mark Carlson, Supervisor TFDPOEFS;Paul Adams, Supervisor BZFT;Leaf, Adams, Feidler, Carlson, Ramberg Vote Confirmation. St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present Christine Hines, County Clerk Qbdlfu!Qh/!32 21/3 Resolution No. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO REVIEW AND REVISE THE ENTRY LEVEL COMPENSATION RATE FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COVER MEMO TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel, Office of Corporation Counsel DATE: December 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Requesting the State of Wisconsin to Review and Revise the Entry Level Compensation Rate for Assistant District Attorneys ______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION Historical information regarding St. Croix County Assistant District Attorney (ADA) and District Attorney (DA) positions: - In 1989, ADAs and DAs were changed from being county employees to state employees. - In 1989, St. Croix County had five state prosecutors - The 1990 census indicated that St. Croix County has a population of 50,251. - Currently, St. Croix County has a population of around 96,000. - Currently, St. Croix County has seven state prosecutor positions. One of the positions has been vacant for over four months. Pay differences between Wisconsin versus Minnesota prosecutors: - In Minnesota, assistant county prosecutors generally earned $100,000 a year and in metropolitan counties they were paid $115,000, according to the 2011 LaFollette School of Public Affairs study. Qbdlfu!Qh/!33 21/3 - In 2011, the median income for Wisconsin ADAs was $56,150. Meanwhile, 56% of ADAs had at least $50,000 in law school student loan debt. Starting wage for ADAs in Wisconsin today: - The starting salary of an ADA is $54,000, with a median salary of $64,000, which is about half of the median salary of Minnesota. Now newly hired ADAs typically have over $100,000 in law school student loan debt. Wisconsin market based pay study: The Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management (DPM) recently conducted a market study to determine appropriate salary levels for ADAs. The data gathered in the study conducted by the DPM supports a starting wage of $35.00/hr. beginning with the first pay period of Fiscal Year 2024. The entry level wage at that time is currently scheduled to be $27.24/hr. Every District Attorney in the State signed a letter requesting the legislature to increase ADA salaries to reflect the market based pay analysis proposed salaries. The last seven ADA hires (in the last three years) were not approved by the State to hire above the minimum salary except current state attorneys could transfer at their current pay. Every ADA who left the DA's Office exclusively cited excessive workload and low pay as the reasons for leaving their positions. The St. Croix County District Attorney's Office currently has six attorneys. Of the six attorneys, only three, including the District Attorney, have over five years of prosecution experience. The St. Croix County District Attorney's Office has had two open positions for months. One position has been open for over four months and the other open for over six months. The St. Croix County District Attorney's Office currently has six attorneys to prosecute criminal cases in four hearing room. Three years ago, a Wisconsin Department of Administration report indicated that St. Croix County should have 10.6 full-time state prosecutors. Qbdlfu!Qh/!34 21/3 Resolution No. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO REVIEW AND REVISE THE ENTRY LEVEL COMPENSATION RATE FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS 1 WHEREAS, Assistant District Attorneys serve as the backbone of the State of 2 -two counties; and 3 4 WHEREAS, any shortage of these Assistant District Attorneys creates backups in the 5 justice system, which can lengthen cases, create more pressure on existing staff, and delay or 6 deny justice to individuals that are party to these cases; and 7 8 WHEREAS, the entry level compensation rate for Assistant District Attorneys in 9 Wisconsin in 2022 is $26.70 an hour, which is annualized to around $54,000 a year; and 10 11 WHEREAS, this entry level compensation rate for Assistant District Attorneys has not 12 kept up with the rate of inflation and sits well below the national average for similar positions in 13 District Attorney offices across the country; and 14 15 WHEREAS, this entry level compensation rate for Assistant District Attorneys sits 16 below other public sector attorney positions in both St. Croix County and around the State of 17 Wisconsin; and 18 19 WHEREAS, this entry level compensation rate for Assistant District Attorneys is not 20 21 offices around the State of Wisconsin, and endangers public safety; and 22 23 WHEREAS, in an effort to make District Attorney offices more competitive in their 24 entry level compensation offerings for Assistant District Attorneys, St. Croix County requests 25 that the State of Wisconsin review and revise the entry level compensation rate for Assistant 26 District Attorneys to remain competitive with similar positions in District Attorney offices 27 around the country, other public sector attorney positions, and the private sector as well as to 28 keep up with the rate of inflation. 29 30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 31 Supervisors that the State of Wisconsin is hereby requested to review and revise the entry level 32 compensation rate for Assistant District Attorneys in order to remain competitive with similar 33 positions in District Attorney offices around the country, other public sector attorney positions, 34 and the private sector as well as to keep up with the rate of inflation. 35 36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution is sent to Governor Tony 37 Evers, all members of the Wisconsin State Legislature representing St. Croix County, the 38 Wisconsin Counties Association, and all other Wisconsin Counties. Qbdlfu!Qh/!35 21/3 Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals: Legal Note: Fiscal Impact: No financial impact to the County. 12/1/22 12/01/22Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteeAPPROVED SFTVMU;BQQSPWFE!\\VOBOJNPVT^ NPWFS;Paul Adams, Supervisor TFDPOEFS;Cathy Leaf, Supervisor BZFT;Leaf, Adams, Feidler, Carlson, Ramberg Vote Confirmation. St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present Christine Hines, County Clerk Qbdlfu!Qh/!36 21/4 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFERENDUM TO INCREASE TAX LEVY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COVER MEMO TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator DATE: December 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Authorizing Referendum to Increase Tax Levy for Public Safety ______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION St. Croix County Public Safety Referendum St. Croix County has identified a need for additional public safety personnel. As one of the fastest growing counties in Wisconsin, our staffing has not kept pace with the demands for service. The State of Wisconsin limits the amount of property taxes a municipality can collect each year. To exceed the levy limit, the municipality needs voter approval through a county-wide referendum. The County Board of Supervisors will consider placing a Public Safety referendum question on the ballot for April 4, 2023. This question asks voters of St. Croix County whether or not to support an increase in the county annual tax levy to cover the costs for: Eight Sheriff Deputies Four Correction Deputies Three Investigators Two Pre-Trial Case Managers Two Support Staff Two Deputy Clerk of Courts One CHIPS Attorney Two Co-Responders Why is the County Seeking this Referendum? Qbdlfu!Qh/!37 21/4 Our public safety staff have done an excellentjob of meeting the growing needs of the community by working smarter, creating efficiencies, collaborating with stakeholders and community members, utilizing special funding sources, and prioritizing what types of service we provide. Despite our best efforts, it is increasingly difficult to meet the growing demands for service without additional personnel. In 2005, the State of Wisconsin adopted property tax levy restrictions that limited the ability of local governments to increase their property tax levies annually. Municipalities can raise revenue if the county net new construction values increase, but only up to that level. Because of the tax levy restrictions, counties are limited in the amount of money available to provide services we all count on every day like police protection, road repair and snow removal, just to name a few amongst the many services provided by the County. As the population has grown and expectation for services expanded, the County has had to choose between what the community wants and what the budget provides. After many years of finding creative ways to bridge the ever-widening gap we have fallen far behind on the demand for services in public safety. Growing Public Safety Needs Since 2006, the County population has grown b annually than it had in 2006, while staffing levels have remained stagnant. Part of the Public Safety plan is for additional support of the District Attorneys Office. The number of felony cases have increased by 54% since 2006. The additional support staff and addition of an attorney to handle CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection and/or Services) cases will help the State-funded attorneys in the District Attorney's Office focus on the increasing complexity of criminal felony cases. Qbdlfu!Qh/!38 21/4 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFERENDUM TO INCREASE TAX LEVY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 1 WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has imposed limits on County property tax levies, 2 pursuant to § Wis. Stat. § 66.0602; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 66.0602 limits the increase in 2023 (collected in 2024) to a 5 6 percentage equal to the percentage change in equalized value due to new construction less 7 improvements removed, which for St. Croix County is estimated at 2%; and 8 9 WHEREAS, 10 best interest to give the voters of St. Croix County the choice to exceed the state levy limits as 11 described above by a greater percentage than allowable under statutory levy limits, for the 12 purpose of funding St. Croix County public safety; and 13 14 WHEREAS, 15 and state law would limit the increase to an estimated $635,885 for a total allowable 2023 16 (collected in 2024) County tax levy of $44,319,159; and 17 18 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 59.52(25) authorizes the County Board of Supervisors to 19 conduct a countywide referendum; and 20 21 WHEREAS, a countywide referendum on the issue of an increased property tax levy to 22 fund St. Croix County public safety would provide guidance as to the will of the St. Croix 23 County electorate. 24 25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 26 Supervisors that this Board supports a referendum be added to the April 4, 2023 ballot to 27 increase the County tax levy for 2023 (collected in 2024) to exceed the state levy limits. 28 29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board intends that the levy increase be 30 applied on an ongoing basis by including it in the base used to calculate the limit for the 2025 31 budget as well. 32 33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose for which the increased levy will be 34 used is to fund St. Croix County public safety. 35 36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board directs that the question of 37 increasing the allowable County Tax Levy for 2023 (collected in 2024) by 7.98%, which would 38 39 tax levy of $47,855,666, the increase to be used for funding St. Croix County public safety, shall 40 be submitted to the electors in a referendum held on April 4, 2023. 41 Qbdlfu!Qh/!39 21/4 42 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the County Clerk is authorized to make 43 arrangements to conduct a countywide referendum to be held in conjunction with the April 2023 44 general election. 45 46 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the question on the ballot shall read as follows: 47 48 Question: Under state law, the increase in the levy for St. Croix County for the tax to be imposed 49 50 results in a levy of $44,319,159. Shall St. Croix County be allowed to exceed this limit and 51 increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2024, for the purpose of Public Safety, by a total of 52 7.98%, which results in a levy of $47,855,666, and on an ongoing basis, include the increase of 53$3,536,507 each fiscal year going forward? 54 55 YES 56 NO 57 58 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat Corporation Counsel is directed to prepare a 59 Notice of Referendum, including the date of the referendum, the entire text of the question, as 60 well as an explanatory statement of the effect of either a yes or no vote. Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals: Legal Note: Fiscal Impact: Fiscal impact would be to the levy for 2024. 12/1/22 12/01/22Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteeAPPROVED SFTVMU;BQQSPWFE!\\VOBOJNPVT^ NPWFS;Cathy Leaf, Supervisor TFDPOEFS;Mark Carlson, Supervisor BZFT;Leaf, Adams, Feidler, Carlson, Ramberg Vote Confirmation. Qbdlfu!Qh/!3: 21/4 St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present Christine Hines, County Clerk Qbdlfu!Qh/!41 21/5 Resolution No. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT FUNDING COVER MEMO TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator Lisa Plunkett, Child Support Administrator, Child Support DATE: December 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution in Support of Increased County Child Support Funding ______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Wisconsin Child Support Enforcement Association (WCSEA) would like to encourage legislators from every corner of the state to support the request for increased child support funding. There is strength in numbers so the WCSEA is requesting every county to support this resolution. Legislators listen to their local constituents, and St. Croix County could mean the difference between stagnant child support agency funding and counties obtaining the resources required to provide Wisconsin's families the child support services they need and deserve. Qbdlfu!Qh/!42 21/5 Resolution No. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT FUNDING 1 WHEREAS, St Croix County administers the Child Support Enforcement Program on 2 behalf of the State of Wisconsin, providing a holistic set of services to St Croix County children 3 and their parents, including paternity establishment, assistance with finding employment, 4 obtaining child support, and establishing health insurance orders for children, and enforcing and 5 modifying those orders; and 6 7 WHEREAS, child support is one of the most effective anti-poverty programs in the state, 8 with county child support agencies serving approximately 347,000 children and collecting 9 roughly $906 million in financial support for Wisconsin families in 2021; and 10 11 WHEREAS, child support is proven to reduce childhood poverty rates, lead to better 12 educational and behavioral outcomes for children, and have a positive effect on food security, 13 health, and housing stability; and 14 15 WHEREAS, county child support agencies work closely with both parents to ensure that 16 they have the help they need to be successful, including assistance with finding employment, 17 referrals to other social service programs, and right-sizing orders for individuals impacted by 18 substances use disorders or other challenges; and 19 20 WHEREAS, State funding for county child support services has failed to keep up with 21 county agency costs, which have steadily increased due to a high number of caseloads per 22 worker, increased complexity of cases, inflation, and new regulations; and 23 24 WHEREAS, an abrupt federal interpretation change in June 2019 eliminated $4.2 25 million in federal birth cost recovery matching funds for Wisconsin; and 26 27 WHEREAS, Wisconsin's strong performance in child support is at risk without 28 additional funding. The state has already dropped from 2nd in the nation for the collection of 29 current support in 2016 to 6th in the nation in 2021; and 30 31 WHEREAS, without additional state funds, county child support agencies may need to 32 eliminate positions, further increase caseloads, or reduce services, further impacting federal 33 performance measures, which would result in the loss of additional federal funds; and 34 35 WHEREAS, the individuals most impacted by insufficient funding for child support are 36 the children and families served by county child support agencies, who will need to seek out 37 public assistance programming absent the financial security provided by the child support 38 program; and 39 40 WHEREAS, State investments in child support are amplified by a generous federal 41 match. Every $1 of state GPR invested in the Child Support Program generates roughly $2 in 42 federal matching funds; and 43 Qbdlfu!Qh/!43 21/5 44 WHEREAS, Wisconsin's Child Support Enforcement Program is incredibly cost- 45 effective, collecting an average of $6.43 in support for every dollar invested in the program. 46 47 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the St. Croix County Board of 48 Supervisors respectfully requests that state funding for county child support agencies be 49 increased by $5 million GPR in each fiscal year of the 2023-25 Wisconsin state budget, which 50 will generate approximately $9.7 million in additional federal funding each year. This investment 51 will ensure that Wisconsin counties can continue to effectively provide economic support to our 52 children. 53 54 BEIT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the 55 County Clerk to the Governor of the State of Wisconsin, State Senators and State 56 Representatives representing St. Croix County, the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of 57 Administration, and the Wisconsin Counties Association for consideration Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals: Legal Note: Fiscal Impact: Increase in State General Purpose Revenue, which will generate additional matching funds from the Federal government. The specific amount unknown. 11/3/22 11/03/22Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteeAPPROVED SFTVMU;BQQSPWFE!\\VOBOJNPVT^ NPWFS;Cathy Leaf, Supervisor TFDPOEFS;Paul Adams, Supervisor BZFT;Leaf, Adams, Feidler, Carlson, Ramberg Vote Confirmation. Qbdlfu!Qh/!44 21/5 St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present Christine Hines, County Clerk Qbdlfu!Qh/!45 21/6 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HANDBOOK COVER MEMO TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator DATE: December 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook ______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND INFORMATION Salary Administration Policy Proposed Changes 3.16.3 Definitions Updated and separated Promotion definition into two different types: Promotion (Open Requisition): When a current employee applies for an open requisition and is hired into a position that receives a higher pay range than their existing position. Promotion (Career Progression): When an employee has met the minimum requirements to promote from one position to another as part of a career progression path. These requirements frequently include: length of service in a position, earning credentials/certifications, gaining additional skill sets, and/or earning a required degree. A career progression promotion does not involve an open requisition. 3.16.7 - Pay Rate Adjustments: Updated Annual Step Increases section to better align with and provide additional detail to current practices. The following actions shall affect the pay status of an employee: 1. Annual Step Increases. Annual step increases, if approved by the County Board, will st occur on January 1 of each year; however, step increases will not be automatic: Employees must have a satisfactory performance rating on their most recent performance rating and they are placed on a performance improvement plan Qbdlfu!Qh/!46 21/6 (PIP), or if the employee is on a PIP for any other reason, the employee will not receive the approved step increase until they have successfully completed the PIP. i. If the employee does not have a completed performance review on the step evaluation not being completed before the effective date of the step increase. Employees serving an introductory period shall not receive a step increase unless provided in an emp County awards a step increase while an employee is serving an introductory period, the employee will not receive the approved step increase until they have successfully completed the introductory period. Updated Promotions section to differentiate between open requisitions and career progressions and defined a new pay rate adjustment process for both. 2. Promotions (Open Requisition). When an employee is promoted into a position that was posted as an open requisition, the hiring manager shall submit the recommended starting salary to Human Resources for review and approval. 3. Promotions (Career Progression). When an employee has met the minimum requirements to promote to another position as part of a career progression path, the employee shall normally advance to the pay step in the new pay grade that grants the employee an approximate 5% increase. In some circumstances, the promoted individual may be placed in a higher step upon recommendation of the Human Resources Director and the approval of the County Administrator. 4. Transfers. When an employee transfers to a new position, within the same pay grade, the hiring manager of the vacant position shall submit the recommended starting salary to Human Resources for review and approval. Original Language: 3.16.7 Pay Rate Adjustments The following actions shall affect the pay status of an employee: 1. Step Increases. Step increases will occur at the start of the first pay period each January, however, step increases will not be automatic: a. shall not receive a step increase during an introductory period. If the County awards a step increase while an employee is serving an introductory period, the employee will receive the step increase upon successful completion of the introductory period. b. Employees must have a performance evaluation that indicates satisfactory performance. Qbdlfu!Qh/!47 21/6 c. Employees who have been placed on a performance improvement plan that includes a time limit within which the deficiencies must be corrected, are not eligible for the annual step increase. Promotions and Transfers. When an employee is promoted or transferred to a new position the hiring manager of the vacant position shall submit the recommended starting salary to Human Resources for review and approval. Qbdlfu!Qh/!48 21/6 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HANDBOOK 1 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014 St. Croix County adopted the current version of the 2 St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook; and 3 4 WHEREAS, the handbook was further amended in 2015-2022; and 5 6 WHEREAS, the Staff Advisory Committee and Department Heads have been provided 7 copies of the updated policies for review; and 8 9 WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022 the Administration Committee has reviewed the 10 amendments and recommends approval to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. 11 12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of 13 Supervisors that the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook is hereby 14 amended as follows: 15 16 Amend Section 3.16Salary Administration Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals: Legal Note: Fiscal Impact: Policy change has no direct fiscal impact. 11/8/22 11/08/22Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED SFTVMU;SFDPNNFOEFE!\\VOBOJNPVT^ NPWFS;Paul Berning, Supervisor TFDPOEFS;Scott Counter, Vice-Chair BZFT;Bob Long, Carah Koch, Paul Berning, Scott Counter FYDVTFE;Bob Feidler Qbdlfu!Qh/!49 21/6 Vote Confirmation. St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present Christine Hines, County Clerk Qbdlfu!Qh/!4: 21/6/b 3.16 Salary Administration 3.16.1Policy Employeesshall be compensated based on determined factors as outlined in this policy. 2.10.2 Purpose To establish guidelines around employee compensation. 3.16.3Definitions Transfer: When an employee is hired from one position to another with a common pay range. Promotion(Open Requisition): When acurrentemployee applies for an open requisition and is hired into a positionthat receives a higher pay rangethan their existing position. Promotion (Career Progression): When an employee has met the minimum requirements to promote from one position to another as part of a career progression path. These requirements frequentlyinclude: length of service in a position, earning credentials/certifications, gaining additional skill sets, and/or earning a required degree. A career progression promotion does not involve an open requisition. 3.16.4Pay Grid The Pay Grid shall include the schedules of pay ranges for all non-represented employees. Schedules shall consist of minimum and maximum rates of pay and the intermediate pay steps. The objectives of the Pay Grid shall be: 1)To provide an appropriate salary structure, to recruit and retain an adequate number of competent employees; and, 2)To provide appropriate pay incentives for satisfactory or outstanding job performance. The Pay Grid schedules described above are made available on the County Intranet and through the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department shall be responsible for the development, updating, and administration of the County Pay Gridthrough periodic reviews and comparative studies of pertinent factors affecting levels of pay. When appropriate, the Human Resources Director shall recommend necessary adjustments to the Administration Committee. The Administration Committee shall review the proposed adjustments to the Pay Grid and shall make its recommendation to the County Board for consideration as part of the annual budget process. The Pay Grid shall be directly linked to the Classification Plan. St. Croix County, WINovember 2022 Qbdlfu!Qh/!51 21/6/b Pay ranges within the Pay Grid shall be determined by such factors as job evaluation methodology, prevailing rates of pay for similar jobs in public and private service, changes in cost-of-livingindices, and the financial policies of the County. 3.16.5InitialPay Rate The initialpay rate for new County employees shall normally be at the entry level step of the The hiring supervisor, with approval of the Human Resources Director, can start experienced individualsabove the entry level step through the designated market stepif the individual has substantial experience immediately usablein the new position, market conditions command a higher salary starting step or salary compression from subordinate positions require a high starting salary. Placement above the market steprequires the approval of the County Administrator. 3.16.6Temporary Employees Temporary employees receive an hourly wage for the work they perform, and are not eligible for holiday, PTO, or sick pay. Temporary employees earn no seniority/longevity with the County and do not have automatic rights to vacant or newly created positions. hired into a permanent position. Hours worked by temporary employees may vary from a few hours a month to full-time. 3.16.7Pay RateAdjustments The following actions shall affect the pay status of an employee: 1.Annual Step Increases. Annual step increases, if approved by the County Board,will occur on st January 1of each year;however, step increases will not be automatic: Employeesmust have a satisfactory performancerating on their most recent performance evaluation rating and they areplaced on a performance improvement plan(PIP), or if the employee is on a PIP for any otherreason, the employee will not receive the approved step increase until they have successfully completed the PIP. If the employee does not have a completed performance evaluationon file, not be penalized due to a performance evaluation not being completed before the effective date of the step increase. Employees serving an introductory period shall not receive a step increase unless . If the County awards a St. Croix County, WINovember 2022 Qbdlfu!Qh/!52 21/6/b step increase while an employee is serving an introductory period, the employee will not receive theapprovedstep increase until they have successfullycompletedthe introductory period. 2.Promotions (Open Requisition). When an employee is promoted into a position that was posted as an open requisition, the hiring manager shall submit the recommended starting salary to Human Resources for review and approval. 3.Promotions (Career Progression). When an employee has met the minimum requirements to promote to another position as part of a career progression path, the employee shall normally advance to the pay step in the new pay grade that grants the employee an approximate 5% increase. In some circumstances, the promoted individual may be placed in a higher step upon recommendation of the Human Resources Director and the approval of the County Administrator. 4.Transfers. When an employee transfersto a new position,within the same pay grade, the hiring manager of the vacant position shall submit the recommendedstarting salary to Human Resources forreview andapproval. 5.Demotion. When an employee is demoted for any reason, the Human Resources In no case shall the salary result in a pay increase. 6.Reinstatement. When an employee is reins employee shall normally be paid the same pay step as before leaving. When the employee is reinstated to a job with a lower pay range, the Human Resources Department,in partnership with the supervisor,shall decide on the new pay rate in accordance with the range to which the employee is assigned. 7.Compensation During Temporary Assignment. In a situation where an employee is assigned the duties of a higher classification anticipated to be for a period in excess of ten (10) consecutive working days, the employee will be assigned a temporary pay rate in the range of the higher classified position. Such pay will be for the period of the temporary assignment. Temporary assignments must be approved by the Human Resources Department. An employee who is temporarily assigned to a position with a lower pay range, for any period, shall not receive a reduction in pay. No such temporary assignment shall exceed six (6) months unless approved by the County Administrator upon recommendation of the Human Resources Director. St. Croix County, WINovember 2022 Qbdlfu!Qh/!53