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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-2016 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS May 3, 2016 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - TIM SACKETT, TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Ryan S. Sicard St. Croix County Supervisor Present Agnes Ring St. Croix County Supervisor Present Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present Laurie Bergren St. Croix County Supervisor Present 5:51 PM 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 Suzanne Van Mele from the Town of Troy - spoke on the April organizational meeting standing committee election process. CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Peavey, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, 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: Laurie Bergren 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. April 13, 2016 5:00 PM 2. April 19, 2016 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - June 7, 2016 5:00 PM 3. Rezonings-None PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. River Crossing Update County Administrator Patrick Thompson introduced Terry Zoller from MNDot and Tim Mason, WIDot. Both presented an update of the River Crossing project. RESULT: DISCUSSED APPOINTMENTS 1. Board of Adjustment Appointment - James Nelson and Ed Sontag, citizen members Thompson recommended the re-appointments of citizen members, James Nelson and Ed Sontag to the Board of Adjustment each to serve a three-year term. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, 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: Laurie Bergren ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. 2015 County Veteran Service Officer Annual Department Report - Dale Cotch Veteran Service Officer Dale Cotch presented the County Veteran Service Office annual department report. Supr. Sjoberg requested the names of the representatives who introduced the bill regarding centralizing veteran service offices. Cotch confirmed he will provide the information. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Information Technology Department Annual Report - John Allegro Information Technology Director John Allegro presented the IT Annual Department Report. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Facilities Department Annual Report - Jim Elsbury Facilities Director Jim Elsbury presented the Facilities Department annual report. Elsbury addressed a question regarding making the facilities carbon neutral by looking into LED lighting and included it in the Capital Improvements Plan. Supr. Sjoberg questioned if solar panels have been considered on the Government Center building. Elsbury responded it would be more cost effective if the county partnered with a utility company. Elsbury confirmed the Government Center roof is set up for solar panels. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports Thompson highlighted the financial reports through the end of March. Finance Director Bob Mittet provided details regarding the finance reports. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Consideration and action on April 19, 2016 Standing Committee elections, including possible re-election of Standing Committees Motion by Supr. Babbitt, 2nd by Supr. Anderson to throw out improperly executed ballots and have a vote for the remaining seat on the Administration Committee and Community Development Committee. Supr. Long stated the instructions were not clear and felt it was not appropriate to throw out the ballots and suggested a possible re-vote all together. Supr. Babbitt stated the motion does not imply intent on anyone's part. He added there is no remedy in the bylaws. The public knows when a mistake is made, we remedy it and move forward. Discussion regarding the requirement to vote for the number of candidates as there are Supervisors on the Standing Committee being selected. Corporation Counsel Scott Cox reported the rule changed to "shall" in 2015 and Roberts Rules speaks to the body to determine what to do when there is an election dispute. Motion passed: Yes - 11; No - 8. Ballots were distributed and instructions were given to vote for one from those nominated at the April 19th Board of Supervisor meeting. Suprs. Peterson, Ring, Brinkman and Sicard withdrew their names. Motion by Supr. Ostness, 2nd by Supr. Sjoberg to cast a unanimous ballot for Supr. Leibfried. Motion failed as it was not a unanimous vote. Yes - 16; No - 3 (Nayes: Brinkman, Peterson Achterhof). Supr. Peavey confirmed the bylaws do not state a candidate needs to be nominated. First round of ballots did not result in a majority vote for any supervisor. Second round ballots distributed. Supr. Leibfried received 10 votes; Supr. Ring received 9 votes. Ballots distributed for the Community Development Committee. Supr. Sjoberg stated his support for Supr. Coulter, but did not withdraw his name. Supr. Coulter received 16 votes; Supr. Sjoberg received 2 votes; Supr. Peterson received 1 vote. RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 8] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Laurie Bergren, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried NAYS: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Bob Long, Roger Larson, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey 2. Resolution Accepting Donation for Community Reintegration Fund Explanation by Supr. Babbitt. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Laurie Bergren, 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 3. Resolution Supporting Improved Broadband Availability, Access and Utilization in St. Croix County Supr. Ring explained this resolution states the county's support for broadband. Ring highlighted available grant funding for broadband. Presentation by UW Extension Agent Eric Biltonen regarding broadband. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Laurie Bergren, 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 4. Resolution Supporting the Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, TAP Grant Application Supr. Ring explained the Town of St. Joseph is looking for County Board support in making application for a Transportation Alternatives Grant to provide off-road trail and paved shoulders for a bike route from the top of the Houlton Hill to the St. Joseph Town line on Andersen Scout Camp Road. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Laurie Bergren, 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 5. Resolution Approving 2-11-16 Text Amendments to Town of Troy Zoning Ordinance Explanation by Supr. Berke who also introduced Town of Troy Supervisor Jan Cucia. The Town of Troy has its own zoning ordinance. No town zoning ordinance amendment is effective unless approved by the County Board. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Laurie Bergren, 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 6. Amendment to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Chapter 17 Subchapter III Section 17.30 Shoreland Overlay Districts §§17.30 G.3.a.2) and 4); 17.30 G.3.b.4) and 5); 17.30 G.4.a.; 17.30 H.4.e.; and 17.30 M.1.b.3), 4) and 5) Motion by Supr. Ring, 2nd by Supr. Sicard to approve and to change the effective date to May 15, 2016. Supr. Ring provided a brief background noting this will be done in two phases with more changes to come. RESULT: ENACTED [18 TO 1] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Ryan S. Sicard, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Laurie Bergren, 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: Roy Sjoberg REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Berke indicated the UW-Extension staffing and programming matter is being reviewed by Community Development Committee and may be coming forward to the County Board. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Supr. Brinkman announced a Sheriff Canine Fund Raiser is scheduled for Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Pheasant Hills Golf Course. Contact Brinkman for more information Supr. Nelson reported the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Remembrance is scheduled for May 17th at the Somerset High School. Supr. Berke announced the May Fair Event is scheduled for May 7th at the Fairgrounds. County Clerk Campbell reported on the passing of former County Board member and chair Richard Peterson. Campbell also announced upcoming WCA events. ADJOURNMENT 7:46 p.m.