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Home My WebLink About11-05-2012 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 5, 2012 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - KEVIN HANEY, BETH EMANUEL, HUDSON, WI PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Travis Schachtner Supervisor Present Agnes Ring Supervisor Present Tim Hood Supervisor Present Daryl Standafer Chair Present Fred Yoerg Supervisor Present Buck Malick Supervisor Present Chris Kilber Supervisor Present Richard Ottino Supervisor Present Tom Hawksford Supervisor Absent Dave Ostness Supervisor Present Roger Larson Vice Chair Present Fred Horne Supervisor Present Ron Kiesler Supervisor Present Andy Brinkman Supervisor Present David Peterson Supervisor Present 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: Dave Ostness, Supervisor SECONDER: Fred Yoerg, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tom Hawksford 1. Minutes Approval October 2, 2012 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - December 4, 2012 3. Rezonings 1. Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapter 17 Zoning Section 17.72 Rezoning Amendments - Carl & Rosanne Erickson, Town of Cylon PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS - NONE APPOINTMENTS - NONE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Agenda Memo County Administrator Patrick Thompson reviewed the agenda memo. ANNUAL COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS-NONE OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. 2013 County Administrator's Recommended Budget 2013 Budget Review Thompson summarized the budget process. Thompson reported the recommended budget is balanced with a $1,976,210 reduction in revenues and expenditures and achieves County Administrator guidelines for a zero increase in controllable levy, zero use of unassigned General Fund balance, implementation of Pay for Performance, stabilization of the self-funded health insurance fund, and a reduction in health insurance renewal costs. The budget advances the County’s strategic plan. The proposed 2013 property tax levy is $27,727,372 a 0.43% ($120,553) decrease from the 2012 property tax levy. Thompson reported the General Fund unassigned fund balance remains at approximately 30+% and is not used to balance the 2013 budget. He added $259,607 in sales tax surplus was applied. Thompson reviewed the self-funded health insurance account noting an increase of 2.83% in the premium for 2013. Review of capital expenditures for 2013 which is recommended at $1,355,000 with an emphasis of infrastructure technology. Review of labor group negotiations and Pay for Performance. Staffing position changes reviewed. Thompson thanked the Finance Department for their work on the budget. RESULT: DISCUSSED a. Public Hearing per Wisconsin State Statute 65.90(3) Chair Standafer declared the public hearing open at 9:30 a.m. and asked those wishing to speak announce their names and address. Ellen (Scottie) Ard, City of New Richmond - encouraged continued funding for the libraries and going forward with a new nursing home. Ard requested consideration of the language on wind resources and wind turbines and to address the language regarding private residences in the Comprehensive Plan and the potential for independent development of utility scale turbines. Steve Hermsen, Town of Hudson - highlighted Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 46 regarding Social Services and the ability to work with religious organizations to address the needs of the citizens of St. Croix County. Herman expressed concerns regarding subsidizing private pay patients at the Nursing Home with tax levy dollars. Hermsen noted the budgeted expense in the Family Services budget to provide funding for condoms and birth control products in the amount of $220,000. Dan Hansen, City of New Richmond - grateful his tax dollars are spent to help serve the public and help young mothers who do not have a support network. Urged to not confuse morality with your duty, and finance with idealism. Requested the County Board to take care of the underserved. Brenda Salseg, Town of Forest - spoke on the Comprehensive Plan for St. Croix County and expressed concerns regarding a sentence under the Utilities and Community Facilities Vision Volume 1 - 3 which reads: “The County has reworked its rules to allow for solar and wind generation for private residences and have insured the right to solar and wind access from adjacent properties.” She is concerned about utility size wind turbines and requested the County Board take a second look at the plan. Chair Standafer asked for additional comments then closed public hearing at 9:50 a.m. b. Resolution Resolution Adopting 2013 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures Discussion regarding capital fund expenditures, Government Center renovations budget of $340,000 and NEOGov an online tracking program for job applicants. Discussion regarding a long range plan for office space and the need for less space and implementation of the Results Only Work Environment (ROWE). Discussion regarding mandatory services vs. non-mandated services provided by St. Croix County. Thompson reported twenty-one percent of the services provided are non-mandated. Discussion regarding privatizing Highway Department services and Sheriff Office working with local units of government. Discussion regarding staffing and the Pay For Performance (P4P) budget of $400,000. Thompson confirmed the Contingency Fund was reduced to $150,000 for 2013. RESULT: ADOPTED [17 TO 1] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Tim Hood, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber ABSENT: Tom Hawksford 2. Resolution to Charge Back Municipalities Due to Incorrect Real Estate Taxes RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tom Hawksford 3. Resolution to Recommend Adoption of the St. Croix County 2012 -- 2035 Comprehensive Plan Ring explained what the Comprehensive Plan is and indicated the Plan provides a background in the decision making process. Ring explained this is a policy to framework land use decisions and its primary purpose is guidance on land use matters. Ring complimented the work done by departments and staff and previous committee work. Discussion regarding Utilities and Community Facilities Vision and the statement “The County has reworked its rules to allow for solar and wind generation for private residences and have ensured the right to solar and wind access from adjacent properties.” Horne expressed concerns regarding Eminent Domain. Corporation Counsel Gillen explained the private property owner has the right to use their property as they wish noting restrictions would apply through the zoning ordinance. Horne requested clarification this does not refer to industrial turbines and only references small, for private use, turbines. Ring confirmed this relates to private use and not the industrial level. Yoerg asked what caused the County to do this plan now. Ring and Denzer explained a growth management plan was completed in March of 2000. Shortly after the adoption new regulations came into effect. The County waited to update its Plan until all St. Croix County municipalities had completed its plans so the County’s would serve as an umbrella plan. Denzer confirmed any changes to the Plan would come before the County Board. Peavey expressed concerns regarding town plans conflicting with the County plan. RESULT: ADOPTED [15 TO 3] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett NAYS: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, William Peavey ABSENT: Tom Hawksford 4. Ordinance to Adopt St. Croix County – 2012 – 2035 Comprehensive Plan RESULT: ENACTED [15 TO 3] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett NAYS: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, William Peavey ABSENT: Tom Hawksford COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS- NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT