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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2013 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 4, 2013 7:00 PM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - GUY USHER, ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HUDSON 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 Absent 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: David Peterson, 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, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen 1. Minutes Approval May 7, 2013 7:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - August 6, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. 3. Rezonings - None PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA - NONE PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS - NONE APPOINTMENTS 1. Facilities Director - James Elsbury Thompson introduced Jim Elsbury and provided a brief background. Thompson also explained the interview process for the Facilities Director position. Elsbury thanked the County Board. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Yoerg, Supervisor SECONDER: David Peterson, 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, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Update April 2013 YTD Thompson reviewed the finance report. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Capital Projects Update Thompson provided an update on capital projects and highlighted Government Center renovations. Review of alternatives regarding the relocation of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff. Thompson reported the Farm Service Agency staff will vacate the Baldwin Ag Center at the end of 2013. Thompson noted the Administration Committee reviewed an offer to purchase on the 1.3 acres at the Baldwin Ag Center. An appraisal is being done on this site. Thompson introduced Bill Aubrey of Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction. Aubrey provided a report for building vs. leasing options to relocate HHS staff. Aubrey used the assumption HHS needs 30,000 square feet of space which includes all internal departments in one location with the exception of St. Croix Industries. Review of costs to renovate the existing space, new construction costs and lease options. Aubrey reviewed potential sites to expand in Hammond, Baldwin, New Richmond and Hudson noting final considerations for the New Richmond and Hudson sites. Aubrey's recommendation, based on a goal to maximize interdepartmental efficiencies, population growth patterns and impact on the long term County budget, the HHS Department be relocated to Hudson as an addition to the existing Government Center. Thompson reviewed the updated proposal for leasing the former County Market building in New Richmond and indicated the updated proposal is a responsive proposal and worth considering. Thompson reviewed building options on existing County property in New Richmond, Baldwin and Hudson. Horne asked if purchasing the County Market building was an option. Thompson confirmed that will be part of the discussion with possible lease/purchase or purchase outright. ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. 2012 Health and Human Services Annual Report Chair Standafer commended HHS Director Fred Johnson and the HHS Board for the 2012 Annual Report. No questions. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion to Suspend the Rules & Bylaws, Article IX, Section E, #13, to Allow for Public Comment for an Item on the Agenda - St. Croix Industries (Requires Two-Thirds Vote) Chair Standafer explained the County Board bylaws require members of the public to sign a public comment card to comment on an item on the agenda and obtain permission from their County Board Supervisor. This action suspends the requirement to obtain their Supervisor’s permission. Chair Standafer explained this is to streamline the process for those wishing to speak. RESULT: APPROVED [14 TO 3] MOVER: Fred Horne, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen 2. Resolution to Transition St. Croix Industries to a Private Provider Standafer explained the procedure for those wishing to speak and limited three minutes per speaker. Speaking in favor of keeping St. Croix Industries Tony Geving - New Richmond Karen Langfeldt - New Richmond Susan DeSanctis - River Falls Amanda, James and Carey Lorenz - Hudson Susan McInnis - Roberts Hazle Cain-Johnson - Somerset Kris Ainsworth - River Falls Richard and David Mienke - Hudson Samantha Criego - Hammond Catherine Leaf - North Hudson Melissa Warrick - Hammond May Ross - New Richmond Jaye Hay - New Richmond Michelle and Judy Kennedy - Hudson Susan Langfeldt - Town of Stanton (Deer Park) Velvet and Jacob Peterson - Houlton Buzz Marzolf - Hudson Motion by Hood, 2nd by Yoerg to approve the resolution. Motion by Schachtner 2nd by Horne to postpone indefinitely. Hood and Yoerg spoke in favor of the resolution and expressed concerns regarding projected shortfalls with SCI. Both felt the program provided valuable service and the move can be positive if done correctly. Malick indicated the intention of the HHS Board could have been built into the motion to minimize disruption of service including elements to continue in the same building, present contracts in the community and the shop should be continued and future contracts be similar, and after the transition there is familiar staff employed by the new employer. Teri Buros, CEO of Southwest Family Care Alliance (SFCA) reported SFCA is a managed care organization providing all long term care services for the area county regions. Buros indicated last fall she met with St. Croix County staff regarding the fiscal challenges SCI was facing in 2012 with the rate cut from the previous organization. SFCA agreed to enhance the rate for SCI for one year starting January 1, 2013 from $7 per hour to $9.91 per hour. This enhanced rate ends January 1, 2014. Buros indicated this was intended to give St. Croix County the opportunity to study and review options without sustaining another year of loss. Buros confirmed SFCA is willing to work with St. Croix County and encouraged engaging with family members and clients to determine the critical criteria of this program. Buros indicated if there is a meaningful transition in the works, she agreed to extend the enhanced rate for a period of time. Also present from SFCA was Sherrel Walker, SFCA Chief Operations Officer and Patty Kemerling, SFCA Provider Services Director. Discussion regarding SCI transportation and guarantees for clients to continue working. Buros indicated when putting out criteria for a provider, part of the scope is having transportation part of the competitive process. Walker indicated one criteria is to accept those who wish to work. Buros added the transition would take approximately six months. Discussion regarding making operational adjustments, applying levy and the transfer and the need to define the stakeholders including families and staff members. Vote on motion to postpone indefinitely failed: Yes - 3; No - 14 Travis Schachtner - D1 voted: Y Agnes Ring - D2 voted: N Tim Hood - D3 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D4 voted: N Fred Yoerg - D5 voted: N Clarence Malick - D6 voted: N Chris Kilber - D7 voted: N Richard Ottino - D8 voted: N Tom Hawksford - D9 was absent Dave Ostness - D10 voted: N Roger Larson - D11 voted: Y Fred Horne - D12 voted: N Ron Kiesler - D13 voted: N Andy Brinkman - D14 voted: N David Peterson - D15 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D16 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D17 was absent Duane Russett - D18 voted: N William Peavey - D19 voted: N Motion by Horne, 2nd by Brinkman to postpone until the August County Board meeting. Thompson reported there is a PowerPoint presentation regarding SCI but will defer it now and noted it is provided in the packet. Thompson stated the resolution contains the intent of the HHS Board to have a seamless transition to a private provider. Thompson recommends a transition process which would take 12 to 18 months and to work with SFCA. Thompson stated his commitment is to apply any 2013 excess revenues including sales tax revenue, divert those revenues to SCI, continue to apply excess SCI surplus dollars toward the projected deficit, and work with SCI staff to explore operational or program changes including staff reductions/changes, compensation and benefit changes. Thompson added there may be some operational or program changes and will work with SCI staff to ease the budget deficit and engage in a partnership with SFCA and other providers, explore services and work with the consumers, stakeholders and clients. He intends to put together a transition team made up of all of those components. Thompson indicated this transition will take all of 2014 to sort through. Thompson stated it will take a leap of faith by the County Board and Thompson, that those funding sources will actually try to help solve the problems, but is asking for a commitment of time from the County Board to work with staff to put together this transition plan. Discussion regarding postponing to August. Horne advocated postponing for more time to work with families and to reassure their concerns. Hood indicated this work can be done if the resolution passes today. Kiesler asked why this program is held to a zero county levy when other departments draw county levy. Kiesler indicated we need to evaluate if this program is worth any county levy and what that amount is. Kiesler noted the savings of $2.3 million dollars due to the long-term reform. Kiesler noted he reviewed 1,700 signatures on the petition in support of keeping SCI. Malick requested clarification on the record if the HHS Board has been operating under the assumption a new provider would essentially have rent free use of the facilities. Thompson responded transportation is part of the transition plan and part of the due diligence which needs to be done including, facilities, equipment, cars, and bus usage. Thompson repeated commitments to engage in a partnership with SFCA, consumers, parents and all stakeholders and also committed to review funding and apply any excess revenues in the 2013 budget toward SCI, which includes sales tax and other revenue sources that come in over and above the budget. He also recommended staff begin looking at some operational adjustments and apply these revenue sources so the operational changes will not be as draconian as outlined without applying other resources. Thompson also commits to applying SCI surplus and work with SFCA to extend rates. Thompson will commit up to 18 months for this transition. Buros confirmed SFCA will only extend the rates to the first quarter. RESULT: POSTPONED [9 TO 8] Next: 8/6/2013 9:00 AM MOVER: Fred Horne, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Richard Ottino, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Dave Ostness, David Peterson ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen 3. Resolution to Approve a Feasibility Study to Consolidate the St. Croix County and Pierce County 911 Centers RESULT: ADOPTED [16 TO 1] MOVER: Buck Malick, Supervisor SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, 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, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Joe Hurtgen ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen 4. Resolution Establishing the County Administrator's Pay for Performance Goals for the Time Period, July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 Peterson provided a goal update from other committees noting receipt of input from the Public Protection Committee and Transportation Committee. Motion by Schachtner, 2nd by Kiesler to amend Goal #3 under Attainable to change each department completes a 360 leadership assessment and delete “self-assessment”. Amendment failed: Yes - 7; No 10. Travis Schachtner - D1 voted: Y Agnes Ring - D2 voted: N Tim Hood - D3 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D4 voted: N Fred Yoerg - D5 voted: N Clarence Malick - D6 voted: N Chris Kilber - D7 voted: N Richard Ottino - D8 voted: N Tom Hawksford - D9 was absent Dave Ostness - D10 voted: Y Roger Larson - D11 voted: Y Fred Horne - D12 voted: Y Ron Kiesler - D13 voted: Y Andy Brinkman - D14 voted: Y David Peterson - D15 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D16 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D17 was absent Duane Russett - D18 voted: N William Peavey - D19 voted: N RESULT: ADOPTED [14 TO 3] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Travis Schachtner, Tim Hood, Ron Kiesler ABSENT: Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS - NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Standafer announced a workshop titled "Making Change Happen for the St. Croix", is scheduled for July 17th on the Hudson Cruise Line including a light dinner. Standafer indicated per diem will not be paid but registration and mileage is reimbursable. Chair Standafer indicated the Committee of the Whole will meet July 10, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. He asked County Board members to contact County Clerk Campbell if they are interested in attending the WCA Annual Conference scheduled for September 22 - 24 in Dane County. Chair Standafer distributed a letter from the State of Wisconsin Criminal Justice Coordinating Council encouraging counties to create a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. ADJOURNMENT - 10:45 P.M.