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Home My WebLink About04-06-2015 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 6, 2015 9:00 AM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - TIM SACKETT, TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived 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 Present Stephen Nielsen St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Chris Kilber St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Scott Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Present 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 Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 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: William Peavey, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 1. Minutes Approval 1. March 3, 2015 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - May 5, 2015 - 7:00 PM 3. Rezonings - none PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA* No public comment. PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. West Central Area Conservation Speaking Contest Winner - Kiley Hoitomt West Central Area Conservation Poster Contest Winner - Carly Hetrick Thompson provided a background of the conservation awards to Kiley Hoitomt, River Falls School District, and Carly Hetrick, St. Croix Central School District. Hetrick took first place on her conservation poster design. Aleisha Miller, Resource Management Division introduced Kiley Hoitomt who presented her conversation speech on "Water Pollution in Wisconsin". RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. SCC Recycling Program Recognition Thompson introduced Bob Heise, Resource Management Administrator and Megan Hines, Recycling Coordinator for St. Croix County. Hines highlighted the recycling program and upcoming environmental education events including the 2015 Earth Day Celebration, "Recycling Magic", Sunday April 19th from noon to 4 p.m. at the YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. National Telecommunicator Week Proclamation Thompson reported National Telecommunicators' Week is April 12 - 18, 2015 and introduced Steve T'Kach, Interim Emergency Support Services Director and Terry Anderson, 911 Coordinator. Supr. Brinkman, Chair of the Public Protection Committee read the proclamation. Thompson encouraged board members to visit the 911 Center. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Proclamation Regarding National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Thompson introduced Pam Bellrichard and Jessica McNamara who highlighted National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 19 - 25. Proclamation read by Supr. Brinkman. RESULT: DISCUSSED APPOINTMENTS 1. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Appointments Achterhof asked if this committee has representation from the eastern side of St. Croix County. Brinkman and Larson will review the membership. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 2. Appointment of Finance Director-Tonya Kusmirek No discussion; no action. RESULT: NO ACTION COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports Thompson introduced Interim Finance Director Bob Mittet. Mittet explained fund balance per a previous request by Ostness. Mittet also highlighted changes to the finance reports distributed in the packet. Mittet reported a new fund has been set up for Pay for Performance (P4P) which will be reflected in the March report and available at the May County Board meeting. Mittet confirmed the report will include a cumulative for P4P per Achterhof's request. Achterhof thanked the Finance Department for their work. Applause. RESULT: DISCUSSED ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS - NONE OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix Community Development Department to Apply for a 2015 Lakes Planning Grant – Revised Explanation by Ring. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 2. Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant Funds to Renovate and Redevelop St. Croix County Park Facilities Explanation by Ring. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 3. Resolution Opposing Changes in the Governor’s 2015-2017 State Budget Proposal Regarding Aging Disability Resource Centers, Family Care And Iris (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Programming and Senior Care Berke and Babbitt spoke in favor of the resolution. Public comment by George Zaske in support of the resolution. Motion by Ostness, 2nd by Babbitt to amend the resolution on line 59 to read: Whereas on March 20, 2015 the Council on Aging and Disabilities met and approved the resolution unanimously. Amendment passed unanimously. Ostness requested Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson address the Department of Health Services consideration to contract with private entities for all or some of the services of resource centers. Johnson reported on budget impacts. Ostness thanked Johnson, ADRC Administrator Brad Beckman and the ADRC for their work. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 4. Resolution Opposing State Budget Proposal to Transition Property Assessment from Municipal to County Responsibility Ring reported this resolution comes on the recommendation of the Community Development Committee and provided a background. Berke explained the Town of Troy Board approved a resolution opposing the proposed county assessment. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 5. Resolution Authorizing Continuation of Self-Insured Worker's Compensation Program Schachnter provided a brief explanation. Hansen asked how much revenue is needed to fund this account to be self-insured. Risk Manager Kristen Ziliak reported the State of Wisconsin does not provide a figure. She indicated being self-insured requires funding the first $550,000 of each individual claim. Risk Management funds under accounts 702 and 703 are used to pay for claims if they occur. The Liability Fund and Workers Compensation Fund have an approximate balance of $2.3 million in reserves. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Stephen Nielsen, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 6. Rules and Bylaws Report Chair Larson called on Supr. Sjoberg to review proposed changes to the County Board Rules and Bylaws. Sjoberg, Corporation Counsel Cox and Corporation Counsel Paralegal Kathy Spott reviewed the proposed changes. Sjoberg indicated the Administration Committee will address any additional changes brought forward at its next meeting. Discussion regarding scheduling a Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting for further review. Sjoberg responded if addressing this matter at the Administration Committee meeting is not satisfactory then a COTW meeting may be necessary. Sjoberg requested any questions or suggested changes be submitted to him, Cox and Spott. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Campbell announced the upcoming Sheriff's Office Recognition and receipt of the Wisconsin Counties Association toolkit of "What Are Counties". Facilities Director Jim Elsbury introduced Facilities Manager Brent Huntsman. Schachtner reminded Loyalty Days is April 25th in New Richmond. Schachtner also reported on the upcoming review of County Administrator and to submit goals to him. ADJOURNMENT 11:15 AM