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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2014 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 3, 2014 7:00 PM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin 6:30PM COUNTY BOARD GROUP PICTURE - GOVERNMENT CENTER PARKING LOT CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIR LARSON AT 7:00 PM INVOCATION - PASTOR TONY RAMBO, RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed Travis Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present Agnes Ring St. Croix County Supervisor Present Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present Howard Novotny St. Croix County Supervisor Present Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Stephen Nielsen St. Croix County Supervisor Present Chris Kilber St. Croix County Supervisor Present Scott Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Absent 10:25 PM Roger Larson St. Croix County Chair Present Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Supervisor Present David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 10:25 PM Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor SECONDER: William Peavey, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 1. Minutes Approval May 6, 2014 7:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - August 5, 2014 - 9:00 AM 3. Rezonings - none PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA* James Mayer, City of Hudson, strongly urged the County Board to strike the words "items not on the agenda" after the Public Comment item on County Board agendas. PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. WLWCA Conservation Speech Contest - Abby Fry Aleisha Miller, Resource Management Information and Education Activities Specialist introduced Abby Fry. Miller explained Abby Fry, a fifth grader from Rocky Branch Elementary School in River Falls placed third at the WLWCA Conservation Speech state level competition for her with on "Algae Blooms are Not Pretty Flowers". Miss Fry presented her speech to the County Board. Applause. 2. WestCAP Report - Peter Kilde Peter Kilde, Executive Director of West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency (WestCAP) reported on WestCAP's history, funding, and programs. Kilde reported the WestCAP region serves: Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties. Kilde highlighted the energy assistance program noting this is a contracted services with St. Croix County. APPOINTMENTS 1. County Administrator Appointments - Chris Babbitt to Bass Lake Rehab Committee; Correct appointment of Matt Melby representing Medical Services to County Traffic Safety Committee and Jason Sell representing Education to County Traffic Safety Committee; Roger Larson to Hudson Area Inter-Government Advisory Committee; Andy Brinkman (alternate) to Partnership Team of the Lower St Croix Management; David Peterson to Wisconsin Gateway Corridor Coalition previously Western Wisconsin I-94 Corridor Coalition Thompson presented the following proposed appointments. Chris Babbitt to Bass Lake Rehab Committee Correct appointment of Matt Melby representing Medical Services to County Traffic Safety Committee and Jason Sell representing Education to County Traffic Safety Committee, removing Chuck Mehls Roger Larson to Hudson Area Inter-Government Advisory Committee Andy Brinkman (alternate) to Partnership Team of the Lower St Croix Management David Peterson to Wisconsin Gateway Corridor Coalition previously Western Wisconsin I-94 Corridor Coalition RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 2. Appointment of Information Technology Director - John Allegro Thompson provided a background of the interview process for the Information Technology Director position and recommended the appointment of John Allegro. Thompson highlighted Allegro's experience. Allegro introduced himself. Applause. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Thompson introduced Eric Biltonen, UW-Extension Community Resource Development Agent and provided his background information. Biltonen introduced himself. Applause. Thompson reported on the May 29th Committee of the Whole meeting noting a follow-up session will be scheduled to finalize the strategic plan. Thompson reminded board members of the June 5th Committee Chair meeting. Financial Reports Review of Financial Reports by Thompson. Finance Director Tabatha Hansen responded to questions regarding St. Croix Industries, debt service fund and the St. Croix Services Center project. Discussion regarding budgeted dollars for the Services Center. Thompson indicated he will provide a full accounting to the County Board members within the next few days. ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS Health and Human Services and Health Center 2013 Annual Department Report Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson reported on the Health and Human Services programs and the move to the St. Croix County Services Center. Johnson reported on the budget amendments which the County Board will act on later in the meeting. Johnson introduced Sandy Hackenmueller, Health Center Administrator. Hackenmueller expressed her appreciation in working at the Health Center and acknowledged Lisa Leahy who was named Social Worker of the Year last year. Hackenmueller reported the census remains higher than budget, efforts on working on developing a Dementia Crisis Unit, and increasing staff education regarding dementia. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Approving Amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance 105-13.B.(16) Ring provided an explanation. RESULT: ADOPTED [17 TO 1] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 2. Resolution to Incorporate City, Village and Town Outdoor Recreation Plans into the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan Ring provided an explanation. No questions. RESULT: ADOPTED [17 TO 1] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 3. Resolution Authorizing the Borrowing of not to Exceed $10,000,000; and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes Therefor Explanation and review of projects by Thompson. Thompson reported the total of the projects is approximately $10,000,000. The county farm land sales of $3.3 million were used to offset a portion of the capital projects. Thompson introduced Joe Murray of Springsted who provided an explanation and timeline of the borrowing. Murray stated the sale will take place on August 4th and will be presented to the County Board on August 5th. The County is in good financial shape with a AA2 credit rating and is projecting an interest rate just over two percent. He indicated this resolution requires a 3/4 vote of the full County Board. Discussion regarding use of fund balance before issuing bonds. Thompson reported there will be a recommendation to fund the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) by utilizing approximately $3.7 million of the undesignated fund balance. Discussion regarding Communication System Equipment estimated cost of $5,426,000 compared to PSC Alliance's estimate of $6.3 million. Emergency Support Services Director Casey Swetlik responded to questions. Thompson indicated the PSC amount is a rough estimate and needs to be reviewed. Brinkman requested the preliminary PSC proposal be discussed at the next Public Protection meeting. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 4. Resolution to Approve Budget Amendments Thompson explained this resolution covers several budget amendments to the 2014 budget and reviewed each amendment. Thompson reported on $1.4 million of additional revenues the County will be rewarded in 2014 with offsetting expenditures. There is no increase to the 2014 tax levy. This resolution requires a two-thirds vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 5. Resolution Approving a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2015 - 2019 Thompson explained per the direction of the County Board he has prepared a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with input from the County Board and Department Heads. The CIP for fiscal years 2015-2019 includes $7,472,400 in capital improvements. Thompson explained approval of this CIP is not authorizing the funding for these projects but rather gives a large picture of potential expenditures five years out. The CIP will be approved annually. The 2015 projects are identified at $1.6 million which will come before the County Board in the 2015 budget planning. Discussion regarding proposed projects. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 6. Resolution on County Governance Options Motion by Peterson, 2nd by Kilber to postpone consideration of this matter until the April 2015 County Board meeting and requested County Board members observe the Administrator position and whatever adjustments they could make to that and is opposed to the possibility to reverting to an Administrative Coordinator. Cox indicated the resolution has to be on the floor before it can be postponed. Motion by Schachtner, 2nd by Berke to bring the resolution to the floor. Motion by Peterson, 2nd by Kilber to postpone action on this resolution until the April 2015 County Board meeting for reasons previously stated. Discussion. Members of the public requested to speak. Former County Board member Buck Malick of Hudson requested a delay until Supr. Sjoberg, who has done significant research on this matter, is present, and advised County Board members to use their time wisely; Norm Matzek and James Mayer, also of Hudson, spoke opposed to a delay. Motion by Berke, 2nd by Ostness to amend the motion to postpone until October, 2014. Passed: Yes - 11; No - 7 (Nays: Babbitt, Nielsen, Nelson, Hansen, Kiesler, Peterson, Achterhof) Motion, as amended, passed: Yes: - 12; No - 6. RESULT: POSTPONED [13 TO 5] Next: 10/7/2014 9:00 AM MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Chris Kilber, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Howard Novotny, Chris Kilber, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Christopher Babbitt, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg 7. Compensation Of Department Heads and County Administrator Report Hansen acknowledged the work put into the report and thanked Tammy Funk for her report. Thompson indicated this was brought up at the Committee of the Whole strategic planning session and is a topic and performance objective of the County Administrator. 8. Proposed closed session pursuant to Wis Stat § 19.85 (1) (e) to deliberate on the USDA’s Request for Lease Proposal for the Agricultural Services Building, for competitive and bargaining reasons Motion by Kiesler, 2nd by Brinkman to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1) (e) to deliberate on the USDA’s Request for Lease Proposal for the Agricultural Services Building, for competitive and bargaining reasons. Others present in closed session: Facilities Director Jim Elsbury, IT Manager Jim Williams, Risk Manager Kristen Ziliak and County Clerk Cindy Campbell. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg, Dave Ostness, David Peterson 9. Reconvene into open session - Board may take action on items under discussion in closed session and/or report action taken in closed session, if any Motion by Kiesler, 2nd by Hansen to reconvene into open session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg, Dave Ostness, David Peterson 10. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Request for Lease Proposal for the Agricultural Services Building to USDA Motion by Kiesler, 2nd by Brinkman authorizing the County Administrator to submit a Lease Proposal to the USDA under the terms and conditions authorized by the County Board of Supervisors and to amend the resolution to strike in the in line 18 "Administration Committee" and replace with "St. Croix County Board of Supervisors". RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg, Dave Ostness, David Peterson COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS Campbell reminded County Board members to contact her if they are interested in attending the WCA conference in September. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Larson reminded County Board members of the Ribbon Cutting ceremony on July 1st at the St. Croix County Services Center in New Richmond. Berke announced the St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo is June 13th and 14th at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds. Schachtner distributed information regarding placing a health care advisory referendum on the November 4, 2014 ballot regarding BadgerCare. This was referred to the Health and Human Services Board and will come back to the County Board at it's August meeting. ADJOURNMENT - 11:05 PM