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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2013 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS May 7, 2013 7:00 PM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Invocation given by Chair Standafer. 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 Absent Ron Kiesler Supervisor Present Andy Brinkman Supervisor Present David Peterson Supervisor Present Joe Hurtgen Supervisor Present Brian Hurtgen Supervisor Absent Duane Russett Supervisor Present William Peavey Supervisor Absent CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Fred Horne, Brian Hurtgen, William Peavey 1. Minutes Approval 1. April 2, 2013 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - June 4, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. 3. Rezonings - None PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA* Jesse Garza, Deputy District Director for U.S. Congressional Representative District 7 Sean Duffy reported a district office is now open in Hudson in Tulgren Square. Garza provided a brief status of the Full Faith of Credit Act. PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Report by River Falls City Administrator Scot Simpson Julie Bergstrom, City of River Falls Finance Director/Treasurer was present on behalf of Administrator Simpson. Bergstrom thanked the County Board and various county departments for assistance and support in various areas. A video regarding the City of River Falls was viewed. Standafer encouraged the opportunity at future meetings to coordinate collaborative efforts / services with area communities for capital needs or service projects. 2. Recognition of Exceptional Performance – April Trial Thompson thanked Bergstrom and the City of River Falls for their efforts in working together with St. Croix County during the Schaffhausen trial. Thompson also extended a formal appreciation to County staff for their work with trial preparations, increased security measures and recognized how well the system worked. APPOINTMENTS 1. Health and Human Services Board Thompson recommends the reappointment of Supervisor Roger Larson, Supervisor Chris Kilber, and Citizen Member Dr. Lisa Ramsay for the 2013 - 2016 term. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, 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, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Fred Horne, Brian Hurtgen, William Peavey 2. Council on Aging and Disabilities Thompson recommends the appointment of Laurie J. Pelnar representing persons with mental illness and Jennifer Soderlund representing persons with physical disabilities for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2013 and ending May 31, 2016. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Kilber, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Fred Horne, Brian Hurtgen, William Peavey 3. Board of Adjustment Appointments Thompson recommends two citizen appointments to the Board of Adjustment -- James Nelson and Ed Sontag. Their term will begin May 23, 2013 and continue through April, 2016. Thompson provided a brief background for Nelson and Sontag and thanked Joe Hurtgen and Sue Nelson for their service. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor SECONDER: Buck Malick, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Fred Horne, Brian Hurtgen, William Peavey COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Update Thompson reviewed the Financial Report through March 2013. Ostness requested renovation project updates. Finance Director Tabatha Hansen indicated future reports will allocate capital projects. Thompson added he will provide information as the projects proceed. Ottino requested information on library funding. County Board Financial Update May 2013 2. Capital Projects Update Thompson provided an update on the three capital projects and RFP status noting dispatch furniture consoles were awarded to XYBIX at a cost of $13,814 per console. Thompson reported on preliminary discussions on regionalization with Pierce County. Thompson expressed appreciation to Swetlik for his work on the project and cost savings in not needing to hire consultants. Review of vacating Health and Human Services (HHS) building. Thompson indicated he is looking to place as many as HHS staff as possible in county-owned facilities. Review of Baldwin Ag-Center building space, noting a delay in negotiations with FSA to continue to lease space. Review of Government Center space. Thompson reported two proposals for leasing space for HHS staff were received - one being new construction and the other was to lease the former County Market building in New Richmond. Thompson expressed concerns regarding the lack of competitive bids for leasing space. Discussion regarding starting over with the RFP process and modifying the RFP. Thompson noted the RFP was very thorough and added as this progresses the County Board will have to compare a five-year lease or constructing a building. Schachtner requested new building estimated costs for the June County Board meeting. Thompson confirmed at the June meeting there will be an analysis report. Yoerg requested costs to buy time with the existing HHS building. Thompson noted the action taken by the County Board to vacate the HHS building. Malick suggested portable units used by schools or if the County Board supports, to use temporary space in River Falls in Pierce County. Malick urged Thompson to think about issuing a new RFP. Review of environmental studies RFP with bids awarded for site assessment to CARDNO not to exceed $16,970 and building assessment RFP awarded to American Engineering and Testing for $7,183. Thompson added the draft reports for the building assessment found asbestos remediation will not be needed. Thompson reported expenditures as of May 7, 2013 total $1,400 for clean-up of the New Richmond site. ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS - NONE OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Establishing a St. Croix County Community Justice Collaborating Council Hood questioned the fiscal impact and asked if there was a needs assessment done and how was it determined to be effective. Thompson reported staff time will be required but other than that there are not a lot of costs involved. Thompson noted the ultimate goal of the council is to make recommendations for system improvements through law enforcement and courts. The mission will be to define areas of the judicial process to make improvements and create greater efficiencies. Hood expressed concerns regarding the purpose of the committee. Thompson responded it would improve communication and cooperation between departments and noted goals could be set to measure effectiveness. Malick suggested a report be provided to the County Board not later than the end of August containing the metrics and goals which the council proposes. Standafer promised a report within three months. Kiesler supports the resolution and noted other counties have found this to be effective. RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 5] MOVER: Roger Larson, Vice Chair SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett NAYS: Tim Hood, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Fred Horne, Brian Hurtgen, William Peavey COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS - NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS Standafer read a proclamation observing Police Week from May 12 - May 18 and encouraged attendance at the St. Croix County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony on May 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hudson High School Auditorium. Standafer reported the WCA Annual Conference will be held in Madison September 22 - 24 and noted the registration fees are waived for new County Board members. Those interested in attending need to contact County Clerk Cindy Campbell. Standafer reported the groundbreaking ceremony for the New River Crossing bridge project will be held on May 28th at 2:30 p.m. at Lowell Park in Stillwater. Governors Mark Dayton of Minnesota and Scott Walker of Wisconsin are expected to attend. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.