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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-2015 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 6, 2015 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE-PASTOR MIKE EVANS, FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, NEW RICHMOND 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 Absent 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 Present 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 Present William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, 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: Christopher Babbitt 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting September 1, 2015 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - November 3, 2015 (Budget) 9:00 AM 3. Rezonings - None PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Introduction-Hudson School District Superintendent Nick Ouellette County Administrator Patrick Thompson reported there are two new School Superintendents in area school district and introduced Dr. Nick Ouellette. Dr. Ouellette provided an update of the Hudson School District and brief background. The New Richmond School District also has a new School Superintendent, Patrick Olson who was not present. RESULT: DISCUSSED APPOINTMENTS 1. Appointment to Traffic Safety Committee Thompson recommended the appointment of JR Dachel from the Baldwin-Woodville School District as the education representative to the Traffic Safety Committee. RESULT: APPROVED [17 TO 1] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Howard Novotny, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Judy Achterhof ABSENT: Christopher Babbitt 2. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Appointments Thompson recommended the appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) as follows: Name, Agency and Group Assignment Matt Melby (New Richmond Area EMS) Group Two Jan Nelson (Village of Woodville) Group One Jon Aubart (City of River Falls, Police Dept) Group Two Mike Koscinski (Union Pacific Railroad) Group Two Bob Olson (American Red Cross) Group Four Duana Bremer (Salvation Army) Group Four Mary Ellen Bol (Phillips Plastic/United Fire) GroupTwo/Five Tom Overby (Countryside Coop/Precision Ag) Group Five Darren Van Blaricom (Health Partners, St. Croix Valley) Group Two Charles Mehls (Citizen Member) Group Four Chief Scott St. Martin (Hudson Fire Chief) Group Two Joe Eichten (Union Pacific Railroad Hazmat Mgr) Group Two Mike Longaecker (Rivertowns Media) Group Three Kristen Sailer, Emergency Management Coordinator Group Two Terry Andersen, Emergency Communications Coordinator Group Two Captain Jeff Klatt, Sheriff’s Office Group Two Tim Ramberg, Highway Commissioner Group Two Ed Thurman, Public Health Group Two Janet Smith, Emergency Support Services Group Two Roger Larson, County Board Chair Group One Scott Nelson, Supervisor District 8 Group One Patrick Thompson, County Administrator (non-voting member) Group Two Lisa Olson-McDonald, WEM Regional Director (non-voting member) Group Two Supr. Achterhof noted the lack of representation from eastern area of the county. RESULT: APPROVED [17 TO 1] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Howard Novotny, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, Chris Kilber, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Judy Achterhof ABSENT: Christopher Babbitt ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Fair Association Annual Report - Gail Maier Report and PowerPoint presentation by Gail Maier, President of the St. Croix County Fair, Inc. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Judicial/Circuit Court/Judges Annual Report Judges Waterman, Needham and Vlack were present. Judge Waterman summarized the activities and duties of the Circuit Court. Judge Needham reported he is the Chief Judge of District 10 and was recently re-appointed to that position. He reported the Circuit Court is currently starting a workload study for the potential of adding a fifth judge for St. Croix County. Judge Needham encouraged a judicial ride-along to County Board members. Judge Needham recognized the Access to Justice Commission whose mission is to develop and encourage assistance in the civil system. In 2013 that Commission decided to recognize attorneys doing pro bono work. To qualify, an attorney needs to donate 50 hours of billable time to indigent people. Two attorneys in St. Croix County qualified, Steve Dunlap and Autumn Lindquist. Both were present and received a certificate from the Commission for their 2014 service. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Family Court Commissioner Annual Report Family Court Commission Stephen Dunlap provided a brief report and highlighted difficult decisions he is makes involving families. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Annual Report Mike O'Keefe, Coordinator of the St. Croix County Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) highlighted the CJCC department annual report and duties. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Drug Court Coordinator Annual Report Judge Vlack highlighted the Drug Court program which has been in place for ten years in St. Croix County. Kim Kitzberger, Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Coordinator/Juvenile Services Clerk presented the Drug Court annual department report. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. UW Extension Agents Annual Report UW Extension staff Joan Sprain and Ryan Sterry highlighted the UW-Extension annual department report including the 4-H Youth Development; Community Resource Development; Agriculture and Natural Resources; Horticulture; Family Living and Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program. Review of goals, budget and concerns of the future for UW Extension. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Community Development Annual Report Community Development Director Ellen Denzer presented the 2014 Annual Report for the St. Croix County Community Development Department. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. WITC Report - John Will, President John Will, President of the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) highlighted the campuses, enrollment, graduate placement, career programs, course offerings and number of employees at WITC. Supr. Brinkman asked what percentage of the tax revenue that WITC operates on comes from St. Croix County and what percentage is being spent in St. Croix County. Will indicated he did not have that information available, but will provide. Supr. Hansen asked what percentage of graduates from the WITC system wide are coming back to St. Croix County to work in industry. Will indicated approximately two-thirds district wide, stay in their district. He indicated he will provide detailed information. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports Thompson reviewed Financial Report through August 2015. Thompson noted a monthly report from Market and Johnson regarding the Health Center progress was distributed. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Opposing Legislation Which Impacts the Provision of Affordable Reproductive Health Care to the Citizens of St. Croix County Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson introduced Public Health Director Deb Lindemann and Jaye Hay, Public Health Nurse who explained this resolution opposes legislation that will change reimbursement for local health departments and will impact the provision of affordable reproductive health care. The anticipated reduced revenue for Public Health is $70,000. Motion by Supr. Ostness, 2nd by Supr. Kiesler to amend line 25 of the resolution to read: ...office of the Governor, Assembly Members, Senator representing St. Croix County, County Public Health Departments and the Wisconsin Counties Association." Amendment passed: Yes - 16; No - 2 (Suprs. Kilber and Brinkman). Resolution as amended carried. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [16 TO 2] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, 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, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber, Andy Brinkman ABSENT: Christopher Babbitt 2. Resolution to Terminate Coverage With LGPIF and Elect Property Insurance Coverage From the New Municipal Property Insurance Company (MPIC) Thompson explained the potential elimination of the Local Government Property Insurance Fund (LGPIF) due to financial issues. LGPIF is St. Croix County's property insurer. Thompson reported a new mutual insurance was formed, Mutual Property Insurance Company (MPIC). Thompson indicated quotes were received from both with LGPIF quoting $122,000 and MPIC quoting $98,000 for the term of November 7, 2015 to November 6, 2016. Thompson recommended moving St. Croix County's property insurance to MPIC. Management Analyst Kristen Ziliak addressed questions regarding deductibles. Ziliak reported the county has a health liability fund balance so over the last five years has increased deductibles. Ziliak compared both options and reported MPIC has a broader coverage. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, 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: Christopher Babbitt 3. Resolution Supporting Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Nonfiscal Matters in State Budget Supr. Schachtner explained numerous items that are nonfiscal in nature are in the Governor's budget. This resolution supports the adoption of an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution prohibiting nonfiscal items in the biennial budget bill. Supr. Kilber asked what are other states do. Supr. Schachtner reported some allow it and some do not. RESULT: ADOPTED [16 TO 2] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, 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, William Peavey NAYS: Chris Kilber, Andy Brinkman ABSENT: Christopher Babbitt 4. Resolution to Approve Budget Amendment for Water Project Funding at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds Supr. Schachtner reported the Administration Committee met before the County Board meeting today and approved the resolution with the adjustment of the amount from $70,000 to $92,000. Supr. Schachtner explained this expenditure was not part of the 2015 budget, but the need for this is justified. Supr. Berke introduced the Fair Board President Gail Maier and also present was Dale Hudson of Boldt's Plumbing and Heating to answer any questions. Thompson confirmed this project will go out for bid. Supr. Berke reported the engineering fee is usually 15% and through Maier's efforts she received a reduction to 10%. Maier explained this project will be an extension to the new horse barn with future plans to install restrooms and showers. Supr. Peterson noted potential implications for septic or sewer and water for future restrooms and showers. Dale Hudson reported the City of Glenwood would agree to holding tanks. Maier confirmed no grant funding has been explored at this time. Ring suggested utilizing Cedar Corporation. . RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, 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: Christopher Babbitt 5. Resolution Approving Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy and Compensation for County Board Supervisors Supr. Schachtner explained the proposed changes approved by the Administration Committee noting elimination of the 6:00 p.m. time for additional per diem if a meeting continues past 6:00 p.m. or there are multiple meetings before and after 6:00 p.m. The first meeting per diem rate is proposed to be $75 and each additional meeting in the same day an additional $25. The proposed change includes an additional compensation of $25 for chairing a meeting. In addition, the County Board Chair stipend is proposed to increase to $750 per month and the vice-chair to receive a stipend of $300 per month. Both positions are entitled to per diem, mileage and expense reimbursement. Discussion and review of scenarios and comparables with other counties. If approved the change will be effective April 19, 2016. RESULT: ADOPTED [15 TO 3] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, 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, William Peavey NAYS: Agnes Ring, Chris Kilber, Andy Brinkman ABSENT: Christopher Babbitt 6. Ad Hoc Library Services Subcommittee Report Supr. Sjoberg reported on the activities of the Ad Hoc County Library Services Subcommittee. Supr. Sjoberg indicated the Plan of Library Service 2015-08 (the Plan) states that unless an exception applies, this County will continue to pay all municipal libraries a full reimbursement rate and is silent on the amount to reimburse libraries located outside of the County. The Plan recommends the Administration Committee form a County Library Planning Subcommittee noting the resolution on today's agenda requests the formation of a permanent County Library Planning Committee. Supr. Sjoberg added the ad hoc subcommittee recommended to the Administration Committee, which was approved, that next year's budget take into consideration the fact that there was a change in the funding policy of Hudson Area Joint Library and this County has a fiduciary duty to look out for all libraries in the County. Many of those libraries have been harmed by that action. As a result of that action, the subcommittee recommended to the Administration Committee that the County have a way to mitigate some of that harm. The harm caused by that change in funding was due to a change in funding in 2014 and 2015 in over $50,000. Through the action the County is recommending through the budget, the County can help those libraries cover about half of that. This County has the ability to use about $26,000 that would normally go to the Hudson Area Joint Library but due to the fact the Hudson Area Joint Library is not fulfilling its promise we can reach out to the neighboring affected libraries, and at least, cut in half the damage done to those libraries. Supr. Sjoberg noted the responsibilities of the proposed County Library Planning Committee are listed in the resolution. Supr. Sjoberg encouraged attendance at the public hearing on October 21st at the Administration Committee meeting. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Resolution Amending the Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors, St. Croix County, Creating a Library Planning Committee Supr. Sjoberg explained Wisconsin State Statutes provide any county board may appoint a library planning committee. Supr. Sjoberg added this committee will not meet too frequently but will keep the Plan of Library Service up to date and will request each library provide a summary report each March to the Administration Committee. Discussion regarding committee responsibilities and membership. Supr. Schachtner indicated Wisconsin State Statutes contain specific duties of the planning committee including setting hours of operation and can require reimbursement to each other. Supr. Ring questioned membership on the planning committee and if committee members should be from rural areas. Corporation Counsel Scott Cox clarified the comment about minimum standards as reported by Supr. Schachtner. One of the powers a County Library Committee can have is establishment of standards but in order for that to become effective, the County has to hold a public hearing, the County Board has to approve the standards and the public library boards of at least fifty percent of the participating municipalities in the County that contain, according to the most recent census at least eighty percent of the population of the municipalities participating in the County. Cox indicated there are a lot of hurdles to go through in order to establish minimum standards. Supr. Koch asked if this resolution is approved, are we addressing the issues with the Hudson Area Joint Library and the reimbursement. Cox replied the establishment of this committee is not, in and of itself, addressing those issues. The power for each municipality in compensating another municipality is a power that is separate and distinct from the minimum standards so it would not be subject to the same requirements in terms of approvals by other municipalities. Supr. Sjoberg added the Plan for Library Service is silent on requiring municipalities to reimburse each other. The Plan contains reference to Wis. Stats. 43.11(e) regarding municipalities compensating each other. Thompson indicated if this resolution is approved, appointments will be made at the November County Board meeting and all members will be entitled to per diem. RESULT: ADOPTED [17 TO 1] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Carah Koch, 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: Christopher Babbitt REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 8:15 PM