HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-2016 County Board Minutes MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
June 7, 2016 5:00 PM
County Board Room-Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR GROUP PHOTO - 4:45 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - JACOB ORESSO, UWEZO
Moment of silence.
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 Absent
Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Laurie Bergren 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 Absent
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
Judge Waterman spoke on behalf of the Drug Court noting the Drug Court's 10-year anniversary
celebration and an upcoming Drug Court graduation. Judge Waterman invited County Board
members to the Drug Court graduation scheduled for June 15th at 9:30 AM and program scheduled
for June 15th at 6:30 at the New Richmond High School with guest speaker Interventionist Jeff
VanVonderen.
Ed Reinders of Houlton expressed concerns regarding safety on County Road E near Houlton
requesting better lines on the road, reduced speed, additional sheriff patrol and addressing trucks
exceeding the four ton limit. Chair Larson referred this matter to the Transportation Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor
SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor
AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg,
Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel
Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette
Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey
ABSENT: Tom Coulter, Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
1. May 3, 2016 5:00 PM
2. Date of Next Meeting - July 5, 2015 - 5:00 PM
3. Rezonings
1. Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Section 2, T31N, R19W,
Town of Somerset - Benck/Traiser Property
PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
1. Recognizing Free Legal Clinic
County Administrator Pat Thompson turned over the recognition of the Free Legal Clinic to
Supr. Ring who recognized Linda Sharretts for coordinating the clinic. Sharretts reported on
the history noting five attorneys are scheduled each month and serve 25 to 30 people.
Sharretts thanked the County Board for their support, the attorneys who volunteer their time
and Julie Iverson from Bakke Norman for her assistance. Applause.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Report - Lynn Nelson
Lynn Nelson and Beth Waldhardt from West Central Regional Planning provided an
overview of the organization. Nelson highlighted the area projects and Waldhardt provided
an update on the HUD fund and assistance provided in St. Croix County.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointments to the County Library Planning Committee
Chair Larson recommended the following be appointed to the County Library Planning
Committee: Supr. Sjoberg, Supr. Bergren, Supr. Achterhof, Nancy Miller from the River
Falls Library and Krissa Coleman from the Hazel Mackin Library in Roberts.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor
SECONDER: William Peavey, Supervisor
AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg,
Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel
Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette
Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey
ABSENT: Tom Coulter, Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness
2. County Administrator's Committee Appointments
Thompson requested approval his appointments and read the proposed appointments.
Bass Lake Rehab
Chris Babbitt-Supervisor
County Traffic Safety
Bill Peavey- Supervisor
Judy Achterhof, Supervisor
Highway Commissioner
Sheriff
Jeff Klatt, County Hwy Safety Coordinator
Scott Cox, Law
Matt Melby, Medical Services
JR Dachel, Education
Kristen Sailer, Emergency Management Director
Hudson Area Inter-Government Advisory Committee
Roger Larson, County Board Chair
Indianhead Federated Library System
Judy Achterhof, Supervisor (term ends 12/2018)
Steve Anderson (term ends 12/2017)
Mary Ellen Brue (term ends 12/2016)
Land Information Advisory Council
Dan Hansen, Supervisor
Partnership Team of the Lower St Croix Management
Agnes Ring, Supervisor
Alternate- Dan Hansen, Supervisor
Squaw Lake Rehab District
Ryan Sicard, Supervisor
St Croix Economic Development
Dan Hansen, Supervisor
Agnes Ring, Supervisor
Ryan Sicard, Supervisor
St Croix County Fair Board
Paulette Anderson, Supervisor
Judy Achterhof, Supervisor
Jill Berke, Supervisor
Veterans Service Commission
(December 2016)
West Central Area Land and Water Conservation Association
Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor
WestCap
Dave Ostness, Supervisor
West Central Regional Planning
Tom Coulter, Supervisor
Agnes Ring, Supervisor
Larry Weisenbeck, Citizen
West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Area
Roger Larson, County Board Chair
Western Wisconsin I-94 Corridor Coalition
Scott Nelson, Supervisor
Willow River Rehab District
Dan Hansen, Supervisor
Wisconsin Counties Association
Roger Larson, County Board Chair
Dave Ostness, County Board Vice Chair
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ryan S. Sicard, Supervisor
SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor
AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg,
Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel
Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette
Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey
ABSENT: Tom Coulter, Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. 2015 Health and Human Services Annual Department Report - HHS Director Fred
Johnson
Health and Human Services (HHS) annual department report by HHS Director Fred
Johnson. Supr. Berke questioned changes to the IRIS program. Johnson indicated he would
provide IRIS publication regarding how the program will be administered. Supr. Sjoberg
questioned if HHS tracks insured vs. uninsured residents of the county and if progress has
been made in getting more people insured and how the data compares to other counties.
Johnson responded he is not aware if insurance coverage data is tracked countywide.
Johnson added in the clinics, there are less individuals with no insurance and higher
Medicaid and insured. He will get that detail and research if this information is available
statewide. Supr. Babbitt thanked Johnson and staff for the report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Reports
Brief review of Financial Report by Thompson. Supr. Achterhof questioned the Pay for
Performance fund of $50,000. Thompson confirmed there is no activity in the fund noting
department budgets included funds for performance evaluations. Supr. Nelson suggested
moving the funds to another fund. Finance Director Bob Mittet confirmed the fund could
close out. Supr. Nelson requested the Administration Committee review the matter.
Thompson confirmed this will be reviewed for the 2017 budget process with a
recommendation to come from Administration Committee.
BUSINESS
1. Market & Johnson Project Report on the St. Croix Health Center Project
Thompson introduced Randy LaFaive, Senior Project Manager from Market and Johnson
who presented an update on the St. Croix Health Center project. LaFaive stated the project
going well, on schedule and the budget is going well with no major concerns at this time.
LaFaive displayed the online video and highlighted the status. Thompson thanked all
involved in the project.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Resolution approving Law Enforcement services agreement between the St. Croix
County Sheriff and the Town of Troy
Supr. Brinkman explained this is an ongoing service between St. Croix County and the
Town of Troy noting there was a fee adjustment. Supr. Berke indicated the residents of the
Town of Troy appreciates the sheriff's patrol. Sheriff Shilts explained this is a standard
agreement and has this type of agreement with three towns. This requires County Board
approval which authorizes the sheriff to enforce town ordinances.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor
SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor
AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg,
Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel
Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette
Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey
ABSENT: Tom Coulter, Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness
3. AMENDMENT TO ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 17
SUBCHAPTER IV SECTION 17.40 FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT §17.40
B.2.
Supr. Ring provided a brief background. Supr. Hansen continued explanation noting errors
in the FEMA maps. Supr. Peavey asked if all property owners have been notified.
Community Development Land Use Administrator Kevin Grabau confirmed all property
owners were notified twice.
RESULT: ENACTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor
SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg,
Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel
Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette
Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey
ABSENT: Tom Coulter, Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Supr. Berke requested a report from the 4H Youth Agent.
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
County Clerk Cindy Campbell reminded board members of the upcoming WCA Annual
Conference in Milwaukee. Campbell reported on Judy Wiff's retirement from Rivertowns.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thompson introduced Operations Manager Ken Witt.
Supr. Berke announced the St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo is June 17th and 18th at Fairgrounds in
Glenwood City.
ADJOURNMENT
6:15 p.m.