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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-2016 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 6, 2016 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - PASTOR LEE PARKS, HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, SOMERSET 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 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 Absent 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 Brenda Salseg, Town of Forest; Cindy Kuscinko, Town of Forest; Ken Bartz, Town of Forest; Doris Smith, Town of Forest; Janet Scepurek, Town of Forest; John Strom, Town of Forest; Todd Ostberg; Town of Forest and Scottie Ard, City of New Richmond all spoke in favor of the Health and Human Services resolution regarding planned development of wind turbine energy systems. Virginia Drath, Town of Emerald; Charlotte Croes, Kim Dupre, Town of Emerald, Carol Hardin, City of Hudson spoke in opposition of the CAFOs and Emerald Sky Dairy expansion. CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Tom Coulter, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: David Peterson 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. August 2, 2016 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - October 4, 2016 - 5:00 PM 3. Rezonings - None PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS None. APPOINTMENTS 1. Fair Board Appointment County Administrator Thompson recommended the appointment of Supr. Leibfried to replace Supr. Anderson to the Fair Board. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Bob Long, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: David Peterson ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Judicial/Circuit Court/Judges Annual Report Judge Waterman, Judge Needham and Judge Vlack summarized court activities including case loads, long range planning and thanked staff and the County Board for their support. Judge Needham introduced District Court Administrator Don Harper noting the District Court office is now located in the Government Center. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Family Court Commissioner Annual Report - Stephen J. Dunlap Annual report by Family Court Commission Steve Dunlap. Dunlap highlighted a recent situation regarding a custody case and thanked the Sheriff's Office for their prompt response. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Annual Report - Mike O'Keefe Community Justice Collaborating Counsel (CJCC) Coordinator Mike O'Keefe highlighted the CJCC efforts with drug use and mental health issues and initial discussions regarding developing a domestic violence court. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Drug Court Coordinator Annual Report - Kimberly Kitzberger Judge Waterman reported Drug Court currently has 12 participants and announced an upcoming graduation scheduled for September 14th and invited County Board members to attend. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Register in Probate Annual Report - Ericka Nelson Register in Probate Ericka Nelson and Clerk of Court Kristi Severson presented their annual report jointly highlighting their duties. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Clerk of Court Annual Report - Kristi Severson Clerk of Court Kristi Severson and Register in Probate Ericka Nelson presented their annual report jointly highlighting their duties. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports County Administrator Thompson highlighted the financial reports and reported he is in the process of preparing the 2017 budgets and thanked Finance Director Bob Mittet and Operations Manager Ken Witt for their assistance. Thompson announced the Committee of the Whole meeting to review budgets is scheduled for October 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Amendment to Resolution 2 (2016) - Resolution Approving Grant for the Snowmobile Trail Aids Program Supr. Ring summarized the resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: David Peterson 2. Resolution Approving Amendment to the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Regarding Wireless Communication Facilities Supr. Ring summarized the resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Tom Coulter, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: David Peterson 3. Resolution Regarding the Planned Development of Wind Turbine Energy Systems in St. Croix County Supr. Babbitt summarized the resolution and the concerns the Health and Human Services Board has heard from St. Croix County residents. Supr. Babbitt confirmed this resolution is a communication to various State of Wisconsin government agencies and other entities and added St. Croix County may be the first to request the State's position and request health impact information. Supr. Peavey questioned if the 6,000 acres was an accurate amount. Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson responded he was not 100% sure of the accuracy. Motion by Supr. Peavey, 2nd by Supr. Kiesler to remove in the second whereas "located on 6,000 acres". Carried unanimously. Resolution adopted as amended carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: David Peterson 4. Resolution Creating Payroll and Benefits Manager Position Thompson explained this request is taking an existing full time Financial Associate II position currently filled by a temporary employee and replacing it with a newly created position as Payroll and Benefits Manager. This comes with endorsement from the Human Resources Director and Finance Director. Thompson stated this creates a higher level in management and provided a brief description of job duties. The temporary position will be assigned to backfill in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Thompson further explained payroll and employment law changes have made payroll functions more complicated. Supr. Ring questioned the timing of the request and will other position requests be included in the 2017 budget. Thompson replied the Human Resources Director has identified some inconsistencies and issues that need to be addressed and is a high level of importance. Supr. Brinkman questioned the fiscal impact in 2017 compared to 2016. Thompson stated the Associate II is a grade level 60, with a pay range of $20.21 to $28.31; the new position is a pay grade 67 with a pay range of $28.85 to $40.60 with a potential 2017 budget increase of $20,000. Supr. Kiesler stated if the position is filled by October or November, the unbudgeted 2016 impact is $3,000 to $5,000 net deficit for the remainder of the year. Thompson confirmed the temporary person's position will be funded through the ERP project. Supr. Hansen expressed concerns regarding another management position and an inflation in management. Finance Director Bob Mittet reiterated the need for this position due to new rules in place for the Affordable Care Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. Supr. Ring stated she understood the need for this and is a risk management issue. RESULT: ADOPTED \[17 TO 1\] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: Laurie Bergren, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Andy Brinkman ABSENT: David Peterson 5. Resolution Creating Economic Support Specialist Position Background information provided by Thompson. Thompson stated the position being eliminated is Program Support Associate in Economic Support and creating an Economic Support Specialist position due to consortium changes that have occurred over time. Thompson confirmed receipt of an endorsement from the Health and Human Services Board and the Administration Committee. Supr. Coulter requested the fiscal impact. Thompson reported the position eliminated is a pay grade 58; the new position is a pay grade 61 with a pay range of $38,000 to $44,000 a $6,000 annualized difference. RESULT: ADOPTED \[17 TO 1\] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Andy Brinkman ABSENT: David Peterson 6. Resolution for Additional Step Increases for Specific Employees on the McGrath Uniform Compensation Grid Thompson reported the McGrath Uniform Compensation Grid was approved by the County Board late in 2015 and implemented in January 2016. The McGrath study analyzed positions, job duties and responsibilities. It did not look at incumbents, years of service or performance. Thompson stated Dr. McGrath recommended consideration of adjustments in 2017 and 2018 to individual salaries to all individuals with six or more years of service to a maximum of nine years to be adjusted either to step six or two additional steps; and individuals with ten years or more or service move two additional steps to a maximum of step eight. This all depends upon the fiscal condition of the County. Thompson reported steps 6 - 8 are where the positions are in term of the market and there are 96 positions below market with significant years of service. Thompson recommended for those employees with six to nine years of service in the position below step 6 afforded an additional step on October 9, 2016. This would impact 18 employees. Employees with ten or more years of service below step 8 would move a step also on October 9th. The cost of this in 2016 is $30,000 and $50,000 was set aside to address longevity. A full year cost in 2017 is $106,000 incorporated in to the draft budget. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Long, 2nd by Supr. Coulter that consideration of this resolution be postponed and addressed in tandem with 2017 budget. Thompson stated the October 9th date was set based on the payroll schedule. Supr. Long indicated the motion is to consider this as part of the budget process because it has an impact on the 2017 budget. Motion failed: Yes - 6; No - 12 (Ayes: Sicard, Ring, Coulter, Long, Kiesler, Brinkman). RESULT: ADOPTED \[14 TO 4\] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: Laurie Bergren, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg, Laurie Bergren, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman ABSENT: David Peterson REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Brinkman requested fewer Department Head reports at County Board meetings. Supr. Ring requested an update from Chair Larson or the Administration Committee on the County Administrator's performance review, goal setting and status review of the contract. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS County Clerk Cindy Campbell announced receipt of a petition on August 31, 2016 requesting a two-year moratorium on CAFO sitings/expansions until the numerous and well-documented a conditional use permit to increase its number of animal units to 8,804 at 2487 County Road G, Glenwood City, Wisconsin. Corporation Counsel Scott Cox stated the moratorium would essentially put a halt to processing permits which is required by St. Croix County's zoning ordinance which is required by state law. The Community Development Committee has jurisdiction over zoning and land-use matters and Cox suggested this matter be referred to the Community Development Committee. Chair Larson referred this matter back to the Community Development Committee and Health and Human Services Board and requested a report back to the County Board at a future meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Chair Ostness welcomed Community Development Department Director Ellen Denzer back. Thompson asked County Board members to keep Veteran Service Officer Dale Cotch in their thoughts and prayers. ADJOURNMENT 7:57 p.m.