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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-2012 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 4, 2012 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION- PAM WIRTZ, HUDSON HOSPITAL PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Travis Schachtner Supervisor Present Agnes Ring Supervisor Present Tim Hood Supervisor Absent Daryl Standafer Chair Present Fred Yoerg Supervisor Present Buck Malick Supervisor Present Chris Kilber Supervisor Present Richard Ottino Supervisor Present Tom Hawksford Supervisor Present Dave Ostness Supervisor Present Roger Larson Vice Chair Present Fred Horne Supervisor Present Ron Kiesler Supervisor Absent Andy Brinkman Supervisor Present David Peterson Supervisor Absent Joe Hurtgen Supervisor Present Brian Hurtgen Supervisor Present Duane Russett Supervisor Present William Peavey Supervisor Present CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Buck Malick, Supervisor SECONDER: Brian Hurtgen, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Ron Kiesler, David Peterson 1. Minutes Approval 1. Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Aug 7, 2012 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - October 2, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. 3. Rezonings 1. Amendment to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapter 17 Zoning Section 17.71 Rezoning Amendment PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS None APPOINTMENTS None COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT County Administrator Patrick Thompson reported budget requests are being reviewed and hopes to have a preliminary budget for County Board review next month. Health Insurance numbers are being finalized is looking at ways to reduce costs. The Administration Committee was provided a report from auditors, Clifton, Larsen, Allen of the 2012 financials noting issues to be addressed by the Finance Department. The report indicated St. Croix County has a strong financial status and low debt . Thompson reported on the St. Croix River Crossing advisory group which Supr. Agnes Ring and Community Development Director Ellen Denzer are members. This group will advise the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in terms of the use and scope of the work regarding mitigation projects which will be an offshoot of the bridge project. Thompson reported $2,000,000 was allocated for mitigation. The DNR will take the advice of this advisory team before they proceed with projects. Thompson suggested minutes of those meetings be distributed to the County Board to keep members informed. Thompson recognized the Human Resources Department for their work on the employee picnic held at the Glenhills County Park with over 400 employees and their families in attendance. Thompson announced he has sold his home in Ohio and intends to be a property owner in the Town of Troy soon. 1. Agenda Memo ANNUAL COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Clerk of Court Annual Department Report No questions. 2. Judicial Circuit Court Judges Annual Department Report Present: Judge Vlack, Judge Needham and Judge Cameron. Case load increase was highlighted due to foreclosures and Methamphetamine cases. Judge Vlack reported on the Judges' recommendation to form a Community Justice Coordinating Council with membership consisting of County Board members and the Chair, County Administrator, Sheriff, Public Defender, District Attorney, Human Services, Corporation Counsel, Department of Corrections/Probation, the Judges and the public. This council would deal with issues and recommend solutions. Judge Needham highlighted on his involvement as District Chief Judge and noted the Supreme Court's efforts to get dollars back to counties and the proposed increase of small claims filing fees. Judge Cameron invited County Board members to visit the courts and sit with the Judges during court sessions. 3. Family Court Commissioner Annual Department Report Family Court Commissioner Steve Dunlap reported on the increase of family cases and dealing with custody and placement issues. 4. Register in Probate Annual Department Report No questions. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Approving Application for a 2013 County Conservation Aids Grant RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Ron Kiesler, David Peterson 2. Resolution to Advocate for Bus, Commuter Rail, and High Speed Rail Transportation Alternative Options through St. Croix County Malick explained this resolution places the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on record in support of more options for transportation. Discussion regarding the need for this resolution. Peavey stated this is general support for existing transportation and future forms of transportation. Ottino expressed concerns regarding the need to subsidize light rail in the twin cities and could like proof this is cost effective and profitable. Hawksford would like to wait to see the options before commitment. Yoerg confirmed funding support would come back to the County Board for consideration. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 4] MOVER: William Peavey, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Joe Hurtgen ABSENT: Tim Hood, Ron Kiesler, David Peterson COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS No report ANNOUNCEMENTS County Clerk Campbell announced the thin client computers used in County Board and committee meetings are now located in the County Clerk's office and asked County Board members to use the thin client assigned to their district number. Chair Standafer indicated the WCA annual conference begins September 23rd and asked those attending to meet with him after the meeting. County Administrator Thompson reminded County Board members of the November County Board meeting date change to Monday, November 5th. ADJOURNMENT