Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-2013 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 3, 2013 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - PASTOR *RANDY SIMONSON, HARVESTIME OUTREACH CHURCH, HUDSON, WI *Pastor Lee Parks (listed on the agenda) was unable to attend. 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 Absent 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 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: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Brian Hurtgen 1. Date of Next Meeting - October 1, 2013 -- 9:00 a.m. 2. Rezonings 1. Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapter 17 Zoning Section 17.72 Rezoning Amendments - Gjovik, Town of Cylon MINUTES APPROVAL 1. August 6, 2013 9:00 AM Request by Ring to change language in item 5 under Resolution Authorizing the Register of Deeds to Provide Free Searches and Copies of Vital Records to County Agencies. Ring reported the word "increase" should be changed to "decrease". RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Brian Hurtgen PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Charlotte Croes of Deer Park requested keeping the Ag-Center operating in Baldwin as it is centrally located and makes more sense for the farmers and 4-H members. She indicated she is willing to serve on a committee to review this matter. PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Dedication of County Board Room in Recognition of Norman "Ole" Anderson Thompson indicated the Government Center’s Community Room was originally dedicated to Norman “Ole” Anderson and noted with the remodeling of Emergency Services Department and the 911 Center this County Board Room is being rededicated to Ole Anderson. Thompson introduced former County Clerk Jill Berke who served as County Clerk from 1982 to 1989. Berke expressed her appreciation for the consideration of rededicating the County Board Room to Ole Anderson. Berke introduced Ole’s family members present: daughters Peggy Johnson, Jane Meeker and Joan Prescott and nephew William Johnson. Berke recognized others present for the rededication including former County Clerk Sue Nelson, former First Deputy to the County Clerk Mary Johnson, and former County Board members Tom O’Connell and Art Jacobson. O’Connell and Jacobson highlighted memories of Ole. Berke provided a background of Ole Anderson. A photo and plaque were unveiled. Berke thanked all those attending and involved in the rededication. Applause. 2. Presentation by Bob Meyer, WITC President Meyer reviewed WITC campus sites which encompass eleven counties, 10,500 square miles, noting they offer over 60 career focused programs and reviewed enrollment and graduate placement. Meyer highlighted WITC Strategic Planning efforts and reviewed. Meyer reviewed the operating budget noting 70% funding is by local property tax. Meyer reported a new ranking was released last week and WITC is now ranked as fourth best 2-year college in the nation. 3. Storm Readiness National Weather Service Accreditation Thompson introduced Kristen Sailer, Emergency Management Coordinator for St. Croix County who achieved a premium level of accreditation from the National Weather Service. Through her work, St. Croix County received StormReady® designation. Sailer reviewed the application and evaluation process and noted September is National Preparedness month. Sailer introduced Todd Krause and Bill Borghoff from the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Minnesota who presented Sailer with a plaque. Applause. Sailer highlighted St. Croix County was approved for Public Assistance from severe storms and flooding damage in June 2013. Public Assistance is a reimbursement grant program by FEMA to assist communities to recover costs from public infrastructure damage. 4. Retirement of Corporation Counsel, Don Gillen Thompson recognized Corporation Counsel Don Gillen for his 22 years of service to St. Croix County and expressed his appreciation for work. Applause. APPOINTMENTS None. ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. 2013 Judicial Circuit Court Judges Annual Department Report Present: Judge Cameron, Judge Vlack, Judge Lundell, Judge Needham and Family Court Commissioner Steve Dunlap. Judge Cameron highlighted the recent formation of the St. Croix County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), and the Drug Court and Juvenile Treatment Court programs. He noted foreclosures are down but heroin is an issue in St. Croix County. Judge Cameron thanked all departments involved in the Schaffhausen trial held in April. He thanked the court staffs including the judicial assistants, Register in Probate, Court Commissioners and mediators. Judge Cameron reported Judge Lundell is the presiding judge in St. Croix County and Judge Needham serves as the Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District. Each Judge spoke briefly on budget concerns, caseload statistics and judicial needs and Drug Court and Juvenile Treatment Court and thanked the County Board for the additional security measures in the courts. All Judges thanked Gillen for his work and cooperation in the court system. 2. 2013 Family Court Commissioner Annual Department Report Steve Dunlap highlighted his duties and the difficult time of year this brings with parents in determining which school their children are to attend when parents are living apart. Dunlap thanked the County Board for their support in the Court Commissioners’ office and increase in security measures. Dunlap thanked Gillen for his assistance over the years. 3. 2013 Register in Probate Annual Department Report No questions. 4. 2013 Clerk of Court Annual Department Report No questions. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Update Financial Reports Thompson reviewed the Financial Report through July 2013. Finance Director Hansen highlighted the new items on the report including Fund 409-2013 Land Sale, Fund 410 - St. Croix River Crossing Project (SCRCP) Capital Project Fund, Fund 810 - SCRCP Agency Fund. Hansen indicated she distributed the 2012 audit reports today. Questions from Ostness regarding bonding for Government Center parking lot repairs in 2010. He recalls funds were reallocated to the Nursing Home and requested information regarding the balance of those funds. Thompson indicated he will provide specifics to Ostness. Ostness questioned Government Center renovations capital projects in the amount of $12,888. Ziliak indicated she did not have the detail, but most of those costs are renovations for the Finance Department. 2. Citizen's Survey Report Presentation - James Janke, UWRF and Pete Kling, UW Extension Thompson highlighted the work done on the St. Croix County Resident Survey and introduced Pete Kling, UW Extension Office and Jim Janke, UW River Falls. Kling reviewed the history of the project. Janke reviewed the survey content and survey process noting the survey was mailed to 1,149 random households and 388 were returned. Review of respondent demographics, summary overview, spending matrix and detailed of importance relating to spending. Ranking highest is the protection of abused and neglected children. Review of open-ended comments with 36% being about taxes and 9% were about government assistance programs. Conclusions provide county programs and services viewed as at least “Somewhat important” by residents. Reluctance to increase spending or to decrease spending had no popular mandate. The challenge was how to provide quality services deemed important in difficult fiscal environment. 3. Strategic Plan Update Thompson provided a strategic plan update and indicated this plan needs to be reviewed routinely to maintain its relevance. Thompson reviewed the four Strategic Initiatives which ties in with the Pay for Performance system and priority areas. Thompson indicated the resident survey results were considered when preparing the strategic initiatives and he feels they address the survey results. Our challenge at the county-level is to improve service delivery but responsibly use county tax dollars by making our operations more efficient. The 2014 budgets will address how those budgets focus on the strategic initiatives. 4. Capital Projects Report Thompson reviewed the capital projects status to expand 911 and request for proposals for this project. Thompson noted a final report of the consolidation of St. Croix and Pierce County 911 Centers feasibility study will be provided in December 2013. Review of vacating the Health and Human Services (HHS) building in New Richmond. Thompson indicated the purchase of the former County Market building is scheduled for September 6, 2013 noting the purchase price is $1,280,000. This building will be referred to as the St. Croix County Government Services Center. Thompson reviewed interior build out cost considerations and targeted June 2014 as the tentative staff relocation date. Thompson reported the Administration Committee authorized the County Administrator to begin marketing Baldwin Ag-Center building. Review of 2014 bonding noting auction proceeds were $3.3 million. 2014 bonding will include 911 infrastructure upgrades and any other capital costs which exceed auction proceeds noting the sale of the Ag-Center could offset bonding totals depending on timing. Discussion regarding moving staff from the Ag-Center to Hudson. Thompson indicated staff in Baldwin are Community Development Department (CDD) members and it would be more efficient for CDD staff to be in the same building. Thompson pledges to reach out to address citizen concerns in moving the services from Baldwin. Russett requested the Village of Baldwin president and administrator be involved in the meetings. Thompson reported on expenditures as of September 3, 2013 for capital projects for 911 expansion, vacating HHS and clean-up for the New Richmond site total $246,547. Thompson reported the Nursing Home property incentive application was approved with conditions. The conditions will be reviewed by the HHS Board at its next meeting. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Counties Collaborative Statutory Language for Health and Human Services Programs (Umbrella Human Service Statute) No discussion. RESULT: ADOPTED [14 TO 1] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Richard Ottino, Tom Hawksford, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Fred Horne, Brian Hurtgen COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Refreshments will be served immediately after the meeting in celebration of Don Gillen's retirement. ADJOURNMENT - 11:45 AM