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Home My WebLink About03-05-2013 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 5, 2013 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION-TODD STOCKER, TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, HUDSON, WISCONSIN 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 Absent 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 Present Joe Hurtgen Supervisor Absent 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: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Ron Kiesler, Joe Hurtgen 1. Minutes Approval 1. January 8, 2013 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting-April 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. 3. Rezonings 1. Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapter 17 Zoning Section 17.72 Rezoning Amendments - Koury, Town of Pleasant Valley PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Presentation on Status of River Crossing Construction Project - Jon Chiglo Jon Chiglo, River Crossing Project Manager, provided a project update including traffic management during the construction project, review of contracts under the project and time frame of project. Chiglo noted public outreach is critical and reported open houses will be held in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and highlighted the importance of engaging local schools. 2. Recognition of Local Municipal Officials Local elected municipal officials serving ten or more years were invited to the County Board meeting to be recognized for their service. Chair Standafer and Vice Chair Larson announced those present: Tom Caflisch-City of River Falls, Steve Peterson-Village of Hammond, George Klein-Village of North Hudson, Katy Kapaun and Chuck Pizzi - Village of Roberts, Lori Burri-Town of Cylon, Ken Peterson-Town of Hammond. Applause. 3. Recognition for Work Done on County Farm Display - Aleisha Miller and Scottie Ard Thompson recognized Aleisha Miller and Scottie Ard for being instrumental in the County Farm historical display. Miller highlighted her efforts in coordinating the display and going through the history of the land noting resources found at the Heritage Center in New Richmond. Ard expressed her appreciation in working with Miller on the project. Ard briefly spoke on the history of the land. Standafer acknowledged the work done. 4. Recognition of Small Business of the Year for St. Croix Industries Thompson introduced Clark Schroeder, Director of St. Croix Industries (SCI). SCI was recognized as the Small Business of the Year by the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Schroeder highlighted SCI’s programs and involvement in area communities. APPOINTMENTS 1. IFLS Appointment - Judy Achterhof RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Ron Kiesler, Joe Hurtgen 2. Nursing Home Administrator - Jack Williams Thompson noted Williams was unable to attend this meeting due to road conditions. Thompson provided a brief background of Williams. Thompson introduced Sandra Hackenmueller the new Director of Nursing and gave a report on her background. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Horne, Supervisor SECONDER: Chris Kilber, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Ron Kiesler, Joe Hurtgen COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Thompson reminded a Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. to review Rules and Bylaws. There will also be a discussion on the preliminary results of the citizen satisfaction survey. 1. Land Auction and Capital Projects Update Thompson reported on the county farmland auction outcome noting six parcels were sold. The price per acre varied from $5,000 to $7,600. Total proceeds were $3,506,980, sale commission (4.5%) totaled $157,814 and miscellaneous expenses were approximately $5,000. Total revenue was $3,344,186. Review of capital projects to expand 911, vacate the Health and Human Services (HHS) building and deconstruct the HHS building. Thompson reviewed the timeline for the 911 expansion and the second project to vacate the HHS building. Thompson reported he is reviewing existing county-owned space for HHS staff and temporary leasing for 3 to 5 years. The Baldwin Ag-Center has readily available space for 30 to 40 HHS staff, the Nursing Home basement has available storage space and the transition house on the HHS property is available but is not ADA compliant. Review of timeline for HHS relocation and deconstruction of HHS obsolete buildings including the HHS building, generator, laundry and transition house buildings. Project cost estimates reviewed: Phase I 911 expansion costs - $1 to $1.5 million; Vacate HHS - $600,000 to $1.5 million; Clean-up New Richmond site - $750,000 to $1.5 million. The 911 Infrastructure Phase II estimates are to be determined. Thompson encouraged County Board members contact him with questions regarding this matter. ANNUAL COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. 2012 Annual Report-St. Croix County Veterans' Service Department Schachtner questioned staffing assistance from ADRC. No other questions. Blaisdell thanked his staff. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Adopting the All Hazard Mitigation Plan For St. Croix County Schachtner questioned the cyber-attack references in the plan and asked if the county has been subject to a cyber-attack. Thompson indicated he was not aware of any cyber- attacks and noted he received information from the WCA Annual Conference regarding cyber-attacks and provided it to IT Director Tom Boron to review. RESULT: ADOPTED [14 TO 2] MOVER: Roger Larson, Vice Chair SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Buck Malick, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Ron Kiesler, Joe Hurtgen 2. Closed Session Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to Discuss County Administrator's Employment Agreement. Reconvene into Open Session. Motion by Peterson, 2nd by Hawksford to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss the County Administrator's Employment Agreement. Malick confirmed no action will be taken during the closed session and any action on the contract will be made in open session. Schachtner requested Thompson not be present during the closed session. Chair Standafer indicated he may ask Thompson to leave but feels it's appropriate he be present for now. Present in closed session were 16 County Board members, County Administrator Thompson, Corporation Counsel Don Gillen and Human Resource Director Tammy Funk. 11:55 a.m. Carried unanimously. Motion by Ottino, 2nd by Peterson to reconvene into open session. Suprs. Brinkman and Brian Hurtgen were excused from the meeting during closed session. 1:10 p.m. Carried unanimously. 3. Resolution Approving County Administrator's Employment Agreement Motion by Peterson, 2nd by Malick to approve the resolution. Motion by Hawksford, 2nd by Ostness to amend the agreement by striking paragraph C under Section 2 - Retention Incentive. Malick spoke in favor of keeping the bonus. Schachtner stated since Thompson qualifies for base wage increases and merit pay, the necessity for a retention bonus is not needed. Peterson stated for the record he is opposed to the amendment. Motion failed (tie vote): Yes - 7; No - 7. Travis Schachtner - D1 voted: Y Agnes Ring - D2 voted: N Tim Hood - D3 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D4 voted: N Fred Yoerg - D5 was absent Clarence Malick - D6 voted: N Chris Kilber - D7 voted: N Richard Ottino - D8 voted: N Tom Hawksford - D9 voted: Y Dave Ostness - D10 voted: Y Roger Larson - D11 voted: Y Fred Horne - D12 voted: Y Ron Kiesler - D13 was absent Andy Brinkman - D14 was absent David Peterson - D15 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D16 was absent Brian Hurtgen - D17 was absent Duane Russett - D18 voted: Y William Peavey - D19 voted: N Motion by Hawksford, 2nd by Malick to amend Section 2, paragraph C, by inserting the words “initial and any renewal” before the word “term” in the last line. Hawksford confirmed the intent is as long as Thompson stays employed beyond four years the retention bonus continues. Motion passed: Yes - 12; No - 2 (Nays - Schachtner, Horne). Malick stated this is a process and we wanted to make a record of the way this should play out in practice -- how these goals get set, how does the determination become pay, and whether they have been met or not. If the contract says it is the Board which determines the goals and it is the Board which determines whether they have been met, Malick suggested to solicit all of the committees which have County Board Supervisors to make suggestions for the goals, and for the Administration Committee to select from that list, in consultation with the County Administrator, a proposal to the County Board. When the Administration Committee brings a proposal to the County Board, it also provides the complete list of all suggestions so they can be evaluated by County Board members before the Board approves or modifies the goals. Administration Committee Chair Peterson agreed to this procedure. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9 TO 5] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Buck Malick, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, David Peterson, Duane Russett NAYS: Travis Schachtner, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, William Peavey ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Schachtner thanked County Board members for their well-wishes on the recent birth of his son. ADJOURNMENT