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Home My WebLink About02-02-2016 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS February 2, 2016 9:00 AM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - TIM SACKETT, TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST, HUDSON 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 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 Ken House, the Quartermaster from the VFW Post 10818 in New Richmond reported last year the VFW car donation program brought in $8,610 and the VFW gave out $13,125 to the unmet needs program for veterans and their families in St. Croix County. CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Howard Novotny, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting January 5, 2016 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - March 1, 2016 9:00 AM 3. Rezonings Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Town of Springfield - Fickling PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS None. APPOINTMENTS None. ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS - NONE None. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Thompson reported the Economic Development Corporation Annual Business of the Year Awards Banquet will be held on February 25, 2016 at Kilkarney Hills Golf Course. Thompson requested anyone wishing to attend to contact him. 1. Financial Reports Review of financial reports by County Administrator Patrick Thompson. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Authorizing the Initiating of the SOAR Program in St. Croix County Using the Community Development Block Grant Explanations by Supr. Babbitt and Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 2. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Excess County Land County Surveyor Brian Halling summarized the history of the sale of this parcel in the Town of Stanton. Discussion regarding sale proceeds. Peavey confirmed the resolution provides the proceeds will be placed in the Pit and Quarry Fund. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Peavey, Supervisor SECONDER: David Peterson, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 3. Ordinance Renaming and Amending Chapter 76 - Vehicle Impoundment Ordinance Supr. Brinkman explained this change in the current county ordinance mirrors a recent change in state law by allowing the county to donate abandoned vehicles to a non profit organization for their use. RESULT: ENACTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 4. Resolution Approving Labor Agreement between St. Croix County and Local 453 of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association/Law Enforcement Employee Relations Division for 2016 - 2018 Supr. Nelson explained the positives in the process in which the negotiations were done and the cost savings by keeping them in-house. Supr. Achterhof concurred. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 5. Resolution in Support of the St. Croix County Day Reporting Center Supr. Nelson spoke in favor of the Day Reporting Center. Supr. Brinkman indicated the reporting center has received the full support of St. Croix County Circuit Court Judges. Supr. Berke reported the Administration Committee members had a tour of the jail and spoke in favor of the project. Supr. Sjoberg reported he reached out to defense attorneys in the county regarding the project and received mixed reviews as to sufficient access for public defenders and questioned if the plan is ideal at this time. Supr. Sjoberg expressed concerns regarding fee charges and allocation of those fees and would like to see more help for the people that are less fortunate to be treated with more respect and dignity. Supr. Sjoberg added the positives of the Day Reporting Center outweigh the negatives. Sheriff Shilts clarified the crime prevention fee, which was part of the business plan, is not being pursued as a revenue source. Discussion regarding fees. Shilts explained the benefits of the proposed Day Reporting Center for Drug Court, the Diversion program, bail bonds tracking and testing, assisting Probation and Parole and offering fingerprint for the public. Shilts added he will continue to work with the Community Justice Collaborating Committee (CJCC) on this matter. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 6. Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2017 - 2020 Supr. Berke explained the proposed salaries are inline with the McGrath pay grade level sixty-nine. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 7. Resolution Adopting Amended Purchasing Policy Thompson explained suggested changes have been made and noted there will be ongoing changes to the policy. Supr. Ring asked what is the County Board's role in the policy. She indicated it is important to have a policy and track if we are following it. Thompson stated it is the County Board's responsibly to adopt the policy; Administration needs to stay in compliance and see it is followed. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 8. Resolution Awarding the Sale of $10,000,000 General Obligation Health Center Bonds, Series 2016a; Providing the Form of the Bonds; and Levying a Tax in Connection Therewith Thompson introduced Financial Manager Joe Murray of Springsted who reviewed the process and explained this is the second part of the borrowing for the Health Center. Murray reported St. Croix County received a AA credit rating from Moody's which is the second highest rating to receive. Seven bids were submitted and the lowest bid came in at 2.3114 percent from Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, approximately 37 basis points below the projection which amounts to $615,000 below interest costs than projected. Murray reviewed overall savings from the original projections for the 2015A and 2016A Series General Obligation Bonds noting a total savings of $750,000. Murray highlighted the tax impact on the levy over the next twenty years. 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber 9. Resolution Approving Application for State Trust Fund Loan in the amount of $5,000,000 Motion by Supr. Schachtner, 2nd by Supr. Ring to approve. Motion by Supr. Brinkman, 2nd by Supr. Kiesler to amend the resolution to reduce the borrowing to $3,707,099 to include the ESS Phase II in the amount of $2,298,247, Sheriff Day Reporting Center in the amount of $240,822, Sheriff Jail Upgrades in the amount of $1,142,000; Sheriff Forensic Computer in the amount of $7,500 and Clerk of Court video conferencing equipment in the amount of $68,530 and use $50,000 from the Jail write-down account with the remainder to be funded by unassigned fund balance. Brinkman explained by using fund balance there would be an interest savings of $268,235. He is protecting taxpayer dollars. Discussion regarding reapplying to the State Trust Fund and use of fund balance. Finance Director Bob Mittet recommended the County Board approve the resolution as presented and direct staff not to spend more than $3.7 million from the state trust fund loan. Concerns were expressed regarding delaying the borrowing. Corporation Counsel Scott Cox stated the State will not honor the amended resolution. He added, the Administration Committee can meet before the March 1st County Board meeting to act on a new amount. Supr. Schachtner stated the motion is out of line and should die. Discussion regarding monitoring the draw-down on the spending of the borrowed funds. Mittet explained funds spent from fund balance would come before the County Board as a budget amendment. Amendment Failed: Yes - 4; No - 14 (Yes: Hansen, Kiesler, Brinkman, Peavey) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Ring requested recognition of the free legal clinic volunteers. Supr. Brinkman requested recognition of those that donated 2,085 hours of their time towards educational offerings in the jail. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS County Clerk Campbell reported there is a statewide Spring Primary for Justice of the Supreme Court along with local primaries for the City of Hudson Mayor, Village of Hammond Trustees and Somerset School Board. The new election equipment will be used for the Spring Primary. ANNOUNCEMENTS Supr. Berke announced Town of Troy Supervisor Sue Warren passed away. Supr. Peavey stated the Highway Department building located in Hammond was built in 1925 and the process to replace the building needs to be explored. Supr. Peterson expressed concerns regarding valuable highway equipment kept outside rather than protected inside a building. ADJOURNMENT 11:20 am