Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-2013 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 1, 2013 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - PASTOR LEE PARKS-HOPE FELLOWSHIP, SOMERSET 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 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: Travis Schachtner, William Peavey AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, 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: Fred Yoerg, Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen 1. Minutes Approval 1. September 3, 2013 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting-November 5, 2013 9:00 AM 3. Rezonings 1. Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapter 17 Zoning Section 17.72 Rezoning Amendments - Cronk, Town of Baldwin PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA* Tom Krueger, Village of Deer Park - requested speed limit reduction on County Road H in the Village of Deer Park Members of the public who spoke in favor of keeping the Ag-Center in Baldwin: John VanDyk, Town of Erin Prairie Sue Gausman, Town of Baldwin Jackie Mitchell, Town of Erin Prairie Don Schumacher, Town of Rush River Gerald Croes, Town of Stanton Dave Kruschke, Town of Stanton PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Victim Service Provider Award - Pam Bellrichard, Victim Witness Coordinator Thompson recognized Bellrichard for her recent award and District Attorney Eric Johnson highlighted Bellrichard’s involvement in the Schaffhausen trial and her work in St. Croix County. Thompson noted this award was issued by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. Bellrichard thanked the County Board and her staff. 2. Wisconsin Nursing Home Social Workers Association-2013 WNHSWA Social Worker of the Year - Lisa Leahy Thompson highlighted Leahy’s recent recognition as Nursing Home Social Worker of the Year. Thompson highlighted the application process for this nomination and also noted Leahy’s years of service. Award presented to Leahy. Leahy thanked Director of Nursing Sandy Hackenmueller for her nomination and the County Board. 3. ICMA 30 Year Service Award - Patrick Thompson Standafer presented Thompson with the ICMA 30 Year Service Award. 4. 4-H Ambassadors Chair Standafer introduced Nancy Burman advisor to the 4-H Ambassadors who promote 4-H in St. Croix County. Ambassadors present: Rebecca (Becca) Thomas, Sara Chevalier, and Mark Jacobson. Each ambassador spoke on how the 4-H program has influenced their lives. Ice cream was served by the 4-H Ambassadors during break. APPOINTMENTS 1. Corporation Counsel - Scott Cox Thompson highlighted the hiring and interview process for this position and provided a brief background of Scott Cox. Thompson indicated he recommends to the County Board the appointment of Scott Cox as St. Croix County Corporation Counsel. Cox spoke on his experience and what he brings to St. Croix County. Thompson reported Cox's first day at St. Croix County is November 4th. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Buck Malick, Supervisor SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, 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: Fred Yoerg, Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Community Development Annual Department Report No questions. 2. Register of Deeds Annual Department Report No questions. 3. UW Extension Annual Report No questions. 4. Fair Board Annual Report No questions. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Update Financial Reports No questions. Thompson noted he is still working on balancing the budget and meeting with Department Heads. 2. Capital Projects Update Thompson provided a status of the capital projects currently underway. He noted the 911 expansion is scheduled to be completed by January 2014. The final report on consolidation of St. Croix and Pierce County 911 Centers is set for December 2013. The relocation of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the St. Croix County Services Center in New Richmond is scheduled to be complete by mid-2014. Design is underway for approximately 28,500 square feet, ROWE implementation will impact furniture selection and square footage; other site and equipment costs include HVAC upgrades, IT systems including security and parking lot and landscaping. Final cost estimates are not available. Review of marketing the Baldwin Ag-Center. Thompson indicated the County Board must approve the final sale terms for the Baldwin Ag-Center building. Thompson reported an informational meeting was held on September 25, 2013 at the Baldwin Ag- Center with 50-plus attendees. Thompson reported he will continue outreach with the agricultural community to develop a model if the building sells based on the issues and concerns they have expressed. Thompson reviewed the Ag-Center expansion proposal presented by Bill Aubrey of Hoffman Planning and Construction in June and building details and underutilized space. Thompson reported service delivery will improve by relocating Baldwin Ag-Center staff to Hudson and noted the New Richmond build out will include available conference space for evening meetings. Thompson stated auction proceeds of $3.3 million and the sale of the Baldwin Ag-Center will offset 2014 bonding totals and debt service noting the 911 infrastructure upgrade and any other capital costs which exceed auction proceeds. Expenditures as of August 30, 2013-$270,861. Questions from Schachtner regarding reducing debt service. Thompson confirmed the sale of county assets will be used to reduce debt service unless authorized by the County Board. Schachtner questioned focusing on improving government services. Standafer cautioned this discussion as it is not an agenda item. Thompson confirmed approximately six to seven Ag-Center employees are involved with working agriculture community and have the option to meet with the public outside the office. Ostness requested confirmation the capital costs which exceed auction proceedings for 2014 bonding is for HHS and 911 infrastructure only. Confirmed by Thompson. Kiesler asked if administration would be open to leasing space in or around Baldwin to allow for a transition if the building is sold and to prove to the farming community the plan is working. Thompson indicated that was a good point for a seamless transition. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. An Ordinance Amending, Repealing and Reenacting Portions of Chapter 17- Zoning- Agricultural Districts and Amending Terminology in Chapter 14 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Ring reported amendments to the farmland preservation zoning districts are required to implement the Farmland Preservation Plan and County Comprehensive Plan. Ring provided a brief background of the amendments and noted the ordinance is modernized to fit the smaller and larger farms. Presentation by Community Development Department Director (CDD) Ellen Denzer and CDD Senior Planner Amanda Engesether. Denzer reviewed the historical background for the ordinance amendment. Engesether reviewed the process noting key comprehensive plan policies and amendments. Engesether reported implementation for this comprehensive revision, if adopted today, starts the one-year period for the towns to readopt the county zoning, adopt their own zoning, or do nothing and become an unzoned or remain an unzoned Town. Town action is required. Engesether reviewed an example of a town map with existing zoning and one under the Farmland Plan. Denzer noted this decreases the regulatory burden on the ag-community. CDD will work with the towns to opt in or out of the new County zoning and rework the towns’ zoning maps. Denzer highlighted the timeline reporting the County Board needs to adopt the town zoning no later than December 31, 2014. In the meantime, the County will administer two ordinances, the old ordinance and districts and the new ordinance if adopted by the towns and approved by the County Board. Question from Peavey clarifying this is the town’s decision not the landowners choice. Confirmed by Denzer. RESULT: ENACTED [15 TO 1] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Fred Horne ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen 2. Resolution Approving Application For County Conservation Aids Grants 2014 - 2018 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, 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: Fred Yoerg, Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen 3. Resolution Opposing 2013 Wisconsin Act 20, Section 1270 Sheriff Shilts explained this could potentially have a negative impact on St. Croix County’s operation noting Patrol Deputies have the responsibility to respond to emergency issues and currently have county vehicles issued them. The current law affects our ability to require a deputy to live within a 15 miles radius of a certain point within the county. Shilts indicated this violates home rule and requests support of this resolution to put the ownership and ability with the County Board to govern local operations. Malick questions “legal means” on line 30 of the resolution. Shilts indicated the intent of the language is so the County Board fully understood notice would be sent to our legislators of County Board action, and if further action was necessary, Shilts conferred with the Public Protection Committee on taking this matter to court noting these types of issues should have local control. Malick suggested having the new Corporation Counsel review this issue to evaluate the chances of success and not file any legal action in any court unless he consults with the Administration Committee. Malick added this does not need to be part of the motion as this is the process the County would follow anyway. Hood questioned the language in lines 23 and 24 indicating, “…the Legislature was in error when it found that “Public Employee Residency Requirements” are a matter of statewide concern;” Shilts replied this matter needs to work its way through the process, but needs County Board support before anything gets started and believes this is a matter of local control. RESULT: ADOPTED [14 TO 2] MOVER: Roger Larson, Vice Chair SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Daryl Standafer, Buck Malick, Chris Kilber, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey NAYS: Tim Hood, Richard Ottino ABSENT: Fred Yoerg, Tom Hawksford, Brian Hurtgen COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS Chair Standafer noted the distribution of thank you notes from the Norman "Ole" Anderson family. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Standafer reminded County Board Member of the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 23, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. for budget review. ADJOURNMENT - 11:45 AM