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Home My WebLink About09-01-2015 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 1, 2015 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - JOHN GERRITS, ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present 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 Absent 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 Present William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Absent PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Schreiber of Hudson spoke in favor of the resolution supporting new Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) asset limits and implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Andy Brinkman, William Peavey 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting August 4, 2015 5:00 PM Request by Supr. Sjoberg to clarify who "he" is in the last paragraph under item 5. Resolution Adopting Unified Compensation Plan. Corporation Counsel Cox confirmed it was him. There was no objection to change the word "he" to "Corporation Counsel Cox". 2. Date of Next Meeting - October 6, 2015 - 5:00 PM 3. Rezonings 1. Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Town of Star Prairie - Rickard Property 2. Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Town of St. Joseph - Houlton Storage Garages 3. Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Town of Baldwin - Ketchum Property PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Employee Recognition- Deputy Josh Stenseth and K9 Dex County Administrator Pat Thompson introduced Deputy Josh Stenseth and K9 Dex. Thompson recognized their achievement receiving Best Team of Region 18, Police K-9's. Applause. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Employee Recognition- Sharon Reyzer Thompson recognized Sharon Reyzer who received the Excellence in Public Health Nursing: "Florence Nightingale" Award in 2015. Applause. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Presentation on the Most Pressing Community and Parental Challenge Today Dr. Chris Babbitt and Mary Sue Ash from United Way St. Croix Valley highlighted research on the importance of investing in the early years, the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on early brain development, and the Success By 6 community partnership to ensure all children have the necessary physical, mental, social and emotional development to succeed in school life. Babbitt expressed his condolences to the family of John Coughlin who died suddenly and unexpectedly. County Board members were invited to attend the ACEs training scheduled for September 17, 2015 at the Government Center. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Proclamation for Stronger Together - Operation Welcome Home Sept 10 - 14 in Honor of Vietnam Veterans and 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War A Proclamation honoring Vietnam veterans in the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War was read by Chair Larson. RESULT: DISCUSSED APPOINTMENTS None. ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. 2014 Register in Probate Annual Report - Ericka Nelson Presented by Ericka Nelson, Register in Probate. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. 2014 Clerk of Court Annual Report - Kristi Severson Presented by Kristi Severson, Clerk of Court. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Financial Reports Thompson noted the packet includes financials through July 2015. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Supporting New Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Asset Limits and Implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act Supr. Babbitt spoke in support of the resolution and noted both the Health and Human Services Board and Council on Aging and Disabilities approved the resolution. Motion by Ostness, 2nd by Berke to amend the resolution on line 51 by adding after Disability Rights Wisconsin ", all Wisconsin counties," and... Carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Andy Brinkman, William Peavey 2. Resolution Amending Investment Policy County Administrator Thompson highlighted on the two changes to the policy. First is the creation of an Investment Committee comprised of the County Administrator, County Treasurer, Finance Director and either the County Board Chair or County Board Vice-Chair. The second recommendation concerns the inclusion of the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) along with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) with respect to collaterialization requirements. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Andy Brinkman, William Peavey 3. Resolution Approving Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Policies and Procedures Thompson explained this policy is based on the recommendation of the County's financial advisor, Springsted, Incorporation and bond counsel, Thomas Griggs. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Andy Brinkman, William Peavey REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Sjoberg requested a report from Ad Hoc County Library Services Subcommittee. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS County Clerk reminded Supervisors to complete a survey for County Board Orientation Session planning and to submit any consideration regarding the WCA Resolutions which Chair Larson will bring to the WCA Annual Conference. ANNOUNCEMENTS Supr. Sjoberg recommended Supervisors communicate with their area library directors and invite all who are interested in libraries to the Public Hearing on the Library Services Plan which is scheduled for October 21, 2015 at the Administration Committee meeting. Supr. Hansen announced he attended the retirement celebration of Joyce Jurisch from the Nursing Home who served 29 years for the County. Supr. Berke reminded Supervisors of upcoming Bike and Pedestrian Trail System Public Hearings and to watch for information from Community Development. Supr. Ring agreed and would appreciate visibility from the County Board. Supr. Babbitt reminded Supervisors of the ACES training scheduled for September 17th at the Government Center. ADJOURNMENT 6:16 p.m.