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Home My WebLink About08-06-2013 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 6, 2013 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - PASTOR LARRY SZYMAN, FAITH COMMUNITY 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 Absent Daryl Standafer Chair Present Fred Yoerg Supervisor Present Buck Malick Supervisor Present Chris Kilber Supervisor Absent Richard Ottino Supervisor Present Tom Hawksford Supervisor Present Dave Ostness Supervisor Present Roger Larson Vice Chair Present Fred Horne Supervisor Present Ron Kiesler Supervisor Present 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: Dave Ostness, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 1. Minutes Approval 1. June 4, 2013 7:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - September 3, 2013 3. Rezonings 1. Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapter 17 Zoning Section 17.72 Rezoning Amendments - Knudson, Town of Somerset PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA* None PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS None APPOINTMENTS None ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. 2013 Highway Department and Committee Annual Report No questions. 2. 2013 County Surveyor Annual Report No questions. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Thompson reported on the lunch served to county employees by Faith Community Church in July and thanked Pastor Szyman. Thompson welcomed Supervisor Brian Hurtgen back. 1. Financial Update Financial Reports for County Board - August 2013 Thompson reviewed expenditure and revenue financial reports through June 2013. Thompson reported revenues are at 26% but noted state revenues will be received the second half of the year. Hawksford requested report format changes similar to the committee financial reports. 2. Capital Projects Update Thompson provided an update on capital projects. St. Croix and Pierce Counties are paying up to $20,000 each for a feasibility study to consolidate 911 Centers. In September, the County Board Room will be rededicated as the Norman “Ole” Anderson County Board Room. Thompson indicated he recommends approval to buy the County Market building in New Richmond noting an offer of $1,280,000 has been accepted and to move all Health and Human Services (HHS) departments to the County Market building by mid-2014 and move Baldwin staff to the Government Center by mid/late 2014. Thompson recommends selling the Baldwin Ag-Center building which was appraised at $1.9 million and consider in five to ten years expanding the Government Center for courts and possibly Health and Human Services. 2014 Bonding reviewed for 911 infrastructure and any other capital costs which exceed auction proceeds. Expenditures for capital projects to date are $191,940. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Approving Offer to Purchase Former County Market Building in New Richmond, Wisconsin Questions from Yoerg regarding the $1.8 million to remodel and expressed concerns regarding the short-term band-aid if HHS moves to Hudson. Thompson reported renovation costs are estimates and will be bid out. He assured Yoerg this is not a short term band-aid approach but rather a long term solution to meet the space needs for one of the largest County departments and hesitates to say there is any long term plan to move HHS to Hudson. Thompson indicated the facility will be an asset to the County and if there is a relocation of HHS to Hudson, the facility could be sold and would likely recoup purchase and renovation costs. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Horne, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 2. Resolution Designating Official Authorized to Declare Official Intent Under Reimbursement Bond Regulations Thompson explained when a county is working on capital projects for authorized capital expenditures it can utilize county resources that can be reimbursed at a later date with bond proceeds if there is a resolution by the County Board authorizing that to take place with the provision that those need to be within sixty days of the purchase. This resolution also delegates the responsibility to the County Administrator or Finance Director. Ostness asked if the 2014 bonding will be solely for 911 infrastructure and HHS build- out. Thompson confirmed this noting the proceeds from the sale of the County farm land will not cover all costs. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Tom Hawksford, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 3. An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 30 – Parks – of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion by Ring, 2nd by Brinkman to approve. Ring noted the updated ordinance includes language and definitions changes regarding expanded park sites, facilities, equines, utility terrain vehicles and firearms relative to the Outdoor Recreation Plan and County policies. RESULT: ENACTED [15 TO 1] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Brian Hurtgen ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 4. Ordinance Correcting Ordinance No. 668(2004) of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Chapter 17 – Zoning – Section 17.72 Rezoning Amendments – Correction of Legal Description No discussion. RESULT: ENACTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Fred Yoerg, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 5. Resolution Authorizing the Register of Deeds to Provide Free Searches and Copies of Vital Records to County Agencies Ring explained statutes allow creation of a resolution in which internal county agencies may obtain vital records without payment. This will decrease processing time and reduce costs. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 6. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix County Community Development Department to Apply For 2013 - Lake Management Planning And/Or Protection Grants Ring explained this resolution authorizes the Community Development Department (CDD) to request $50,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue under Lake Management Planning and/or Protection Grant Programs, to purchase LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data collection and terrain analysis services for St. Croix County. Ring indicated the estimated cost to purchase LiDAR data is $150,000 to $180,000 and noted consolidation with other counties as a cost savings. Ring also noted other funding sources through the St. Croix Basin Team to match funds with Land Records Retained Fees and possibly St. Croix County Growth Management Mitigation funds. Hawksford asked how this would help in reducing survey costs. CDD Director Ellen Denzer stated this data will be higher resolution and provides contouring data which will reduce survey costs. The data will be provided free of charge. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 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, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett NAYS: Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 7. Resolution Approving Grant Application for the Snowmobile Trail Aids Program Ring explained St. Croix County is eligible for annual funding of snowmobile trail maintenance at a rate of $250 per mile. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson 8. Resolution to Transition St. Croix Industries to a Private Provider Chair Standafer asked anyone interested in speaking on this topic to complete a comment card. Chair Standafer reported this action item is in front of Board based on a motion by Hood, second by Yoerg from the June County Board meeting. In June, this matter was postponed with a motion by Horne, second by Brinkman. Teri Buros from Southwest Family Care Alliance (SFCA) now known as “ContinuUs” commended the County Board for the work done over the last few months and realizes the challenges in this decision. Sherrel Walker of ContinuUs reviewed how they measure and monitor quality service. Buros reported on the process for recruiting and selecting new provider and the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. ContinuUs is responsible to make sure people receive the services they need. Buros reviewed the transition process and working in a partnership. Buros explained ContinuUs oversight and reported they have a contract with the Department of Health Services. They also have an oversight team that meets on a monthly basis which takes concerns from the advocacy community and oversees ContinuUs’ incidents, quality and certification. ContinuUs has a governing board and is a public body and was created by the eight counties in the southern region consisting of membership of one County Board Supervisor from each of the eight counties and four member representatives and three community members at-large. HHS Director Fred Johnson provided details concerning what HHS administration and ContinuUs has done since the June County Board meeting and highlighted discussions in parent meetings. Thompson provided financial information and an analysis. Thompson reminded Board members the County remains under State imposed levy limits and if the Board chooses not to transition there would be approximately $450,000 of additional operating levy and in addition, eventual capital purchases to replace some of the vehicles which are currently part of the inventory. Programs in HHS may need to be cut or reduced to offset costs along with law enforcement and Highway Department services. Thompson confirmed he will work with ContinuUs through the transition and advisory council to assure this process is done right. Discussion regarding reserve funds and possibly other revenue sources. Standafer explained the procedure for those wishing to speak and noted a three minute limit per speaker. Velvet Peterson, Houlton - supports St. Croix Industries Jodi Hanna, Director/Attorney of Disability Rights Wisconsin, Rice Lake - they are a resource and are willing to partner and work with ContinuUs. Hanna encouraged infrastructure available for providers and community-based employment and to get the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction involved. Karen Kortum, New Richmond - supports St. Croix Industries Kris Ainsworth, River Falls - supports St. Croix Industries No other public comments. Standafer indicated this matter is before the County Board by a motion from Hood, 2nd by Yoerg from the June County Board meeting. Motion by Brinkman, 2nd by Ostness to amend the resolution as follows: Strike the Therefore paragraph (lines 39, 40 and 41) and add: “THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that a committee consisting of three (3) St. Croix Industries (SCI) Parent Representatives as determined by the St. Croix Industries Parents Group, the county administrator, the Chair of Health and Human Services (HHS), the St. Croix Industries Director and a member at large to be appointed by the county administrator, shall with full voting authority and voice and with the fu ll financial support of the county, work in collaboration with Southwest Family Care Alliance (now known as ContinuUs) to develop, review, promote and accept Request For Proposals (RFP) to structure and facilitate the transition of St. Croix Industries to a private provider or entity.” Brinkman explained the importance of having caregivers involved in the transition and noted concerns of the caregivers of budgets cuts to SCI. Brinkman requested support of this amendment. Discussion regarding amendment. Buros expressed concerns regarding “full voting authority and voice” as ContinuUs is a separate unit of government. Motion by Horne, 2nd by Malick to strike from the proposed amendment, “with full voting authority and voice and with the full financial support of the county,”. Brinkman agreed with the requested change. Passed: Yes - 15; No - 1 (Nay: Kiesler). Ring asked if there is a benefit to add a timeframe and if the Board decides to transition out will there still be a SCI Director position. Thompson replied there could possibly be a representative of SCI rather than identifying it by position. Ring asked if SCI has capital needs would that request come to the County Board. Standafer and Thompson indicated use of capital and further expenditures would be authorized by the County Board. Discussion regarding the committee’s authority regarding RFPs. Buros indicated if the committee is an advisory committee it would be highly respected involvement. Motion by Hawksford, 2nd by Yoerg to amend the amended language to change “…accepts an RFP…” to “…evaluates RFPs…”. Malick indicated a clearer label is to make this an advisory committee. Failed: Yes - 7; No - 9. Travis Schachtner - D1 voted: Y Agnes Ring - D2 voted: N Tim Hood - D3 was absent Daryl Standafer - D4 voted: Y Fred Yoerg - D5 voted: N Clarence Malick - D6 voted: N Chris Kilber - D7 was absent Richard Ottino - D8 voted: Y Tom Hawksford - D9 voted: Y Dave Ostness - D10 voted: Y Roger Larson - D11 voted: N Fred Horne - D12 voted: N Ron Kiesler - D13 voted: N Andy Brinkman - D14 voted: Y David Peterson - D15 was absent Joe Hurtgen - D16 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D17 voted: N Duane Russett - D18 voted: N William Peavey - D19 voted: N Motion by Malick, 2nd by Horne to amend the amended language to remove “A” and add “an advisory” committee. Buros confirmed they intend to work together but ultimately ContinuUs has final the authority. Passed: Yes - 14; No - 2 (Nay: Yoerg, Larson) Vote on amendment carried unanimously. Ostness requested where the resolution references Southwest Family Care Alliance (SFCA) to replace with “ContinuUs” throughout. No motion necessary. Hawksford expressed concern regarding including a mandate to transition. Motion by Malick, 2nd by Ring to change the title of the resolution to “Resolution to Transition St. Croix Industries to a Private Provider”. Amendment to title passed: Yes - 15; No - 1 (Nay: Schachtner). Motion by Schachtner to return this resolution to the committee to clarify and address what fits legally with ContinuUs. Chair Standafer declared motion failed for lack of second. Amended, retitled resolution passed - Yes - 13; No - 3. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [13 TO 3] MOVER: Tim Hood, Supervisor SECONDER: Fred Yoerg, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Travis Schachtner, Roger Larson, Brian Hurtgen ABSENT: Tim Hood, Chris Kilber, David Peterson COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT - 11:54 AM