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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2016 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 6, 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 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 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 Janet Scepurek and John Strum, Town of Forest - opposed to wind turbines 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, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. November 1, 2016 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - January 3, 2017 - 9:00 AM 3. Rezonings - none PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS None APPOINTMENTS None ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS Department heads were available for questions. No questions. Supr. Berke requested the department heads scheduled for today be present at a future meeting to summarize their annual reports. Thompson confirmed that could be scheduled. 1. District Attorney and Victim Witness Annual Report - Eric Johnson RESULT: NO ACTION 2. Medical Examiner's Annual Report - Patty Schachtner RESULT: NO ACTION 3. Child Support Dept Annual Report - Chad Wolske RESULT: NO ACTION COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports Supr. Sjoberg questioned year to date expenditures down $13,000,000 and revenues down $5,000,000 and asked if this was a matter of timing. Director Bob Mittet explained part of the expense issue is the sales tax has not been transferred yet and a lot has to do with timing due to payroll. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Presentation on Large Livestock Facilities Presentations by: Ryan Sterry, UW-Extension regarding St. Croix County Agricultural Statistics and Trends Steve Olson, St. Croix County Certified Crop Advisor who reviewed St. Croix County Chapter 17 General Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 11 Animal Waste Storage Facilities Ordinance and Nutrient Management Plans Chris Clayton, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regarding Livestock Facility Siting Bob Rolland, Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) reviewed the CAFO application process Amber Radatz, Discovery Farms Minnesota regarding surface water quality Kevin Masarik, Center for Watershed Science and Education - UW-Extension regarding groundwater quality Deb Lindemann, RN, MSN, St. Croix County Public Health, Health Officer/Public Health Coordinator regarding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and the Department of Public Health's role Scott Cox, St. Croix County Corporation Counsel regarding Moratorium Legal Authority Discussion regarding the definition of completed application and strict standards. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Public Hearing - Moratorium Ordinance on the Establishment or Expansion of Large Livestock Facilities Chair Larson opened the public hearing. Individuals listed below spoke in favor or opposed to the moratorium. Comments by Carol Hardin, Neil Koch, Mark Tuls, Kay Zwald, John Vrieze, Donald Rachner, Carly Stephenson, Todd Doornink, Bob Zwald, Tom Zwald, Todd Tuls, Greg Glass and Greg Zwald (letters read by Ellen Denzer) Annette Schalla Steven Schalla, Dean Doornink, Nick Kanapen, Charlotte Croes, Lorene Vedder, Mike Brandt, Virginia Drath, Andy Koenig, Kim Dupre, Scottie Ard, Jeff Smith, Leslie Svacinn, T.J. Tuls, Brenda Salseg, Dave Kruschke, John Holevoct, Ronny Williams. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 2:07 p.m. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Resolution Creating a Special Study Group to Address Nutrient Pollution of St. Croix Motion by Supr. Ring, 2nd by Supr. Kiesler. Brief summary by Supr. Ring. Motion to amend by Supr. Ring, 2nd by Supr. Brinkman to change the ordinance to a resolution and create a special study group. Supr. Sjoberg supported the amendment and referenced Bayfield County's study. Supr. Berke suggested a six month moratorium to have time to gather more data and review the health and welfare impacts. Short recess was taken to draft a resolution (reconvened at 2:47 p.m.). Draft resolution distributed and reviewed. Motion to amend by Supr. Sjoberg, 2nd by Supr. Hansen to add language to complete the study in six months from January 2017 and extend another plus three months if necessary. Comments by Supr. Achterhof regarding the need to understand the technology and ramifications of farming expansions and knowing who is to effectively regulate them. Supr. Achterhof supports amendment. Vote on amendment to the amendment passed: Yes - 16; No - 3 (Nays: Babbitt, Nelson, Berke) Vote on amendment passed: Yes - 15; No - 4 (Nays: Babbitt, Nelson, Berke, Kiesler) Vote on original motion which was amended to a resolution passed: Yes - 15; No - 4 (Nays: Babbitt, Nelson, Berke, Kiesler) RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED \[15 TO 4\] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Christopher Babbitt, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Ron Kiesler Ordinance Creating Chapter 22 - Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Large Livestock Facilities of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances The Resolution Creating a Special Study Group to Address Nutrient Pollution-Large Livestock Facilities replaced this ordinance. RESULT: NO ACTION 4. Resolution Authorizing Capital Projects Carry Over Thompson explained this resolution approves funds for ongoing capital projects to be carried over into the new fiscal year. RESULT: ADOPTED \[18 TO 1\] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: David Peterson, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Ron Kiesler 5. Resolution Authorizing the Borrowing of Not to Exceed $5,215,000; and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes Therefor Thompson explained this resolution authorizes the borrowing of not to exceed $5,215,000. The funds will be used to refinance the 2016 loan at a lower interest rate and borrowing approximately $1.6 million for the 2017 capital projects. Thompson added since last month the interest rate has increased one basis point for refinancing the existing debt. If approved and it's found the interest rates are not favorable to justify refinancing the existing debt, the resolution to approve the sale would be reviewed and reconsideration to bond only $1.6 would be brought before the County Board. Supr. Achterhof questioned use of $12,000 from 2015 Capital Project Fund which was not applied to any of the projects and requested to see fund balance reports. A three-quarter vote of the entire membership is required (15). RESULT: DEFEATED \[14 TO 5\] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: William Peavey, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg, Laurie Bergren, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Ryan S. Sicard, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman 6. Resolution Amending 2016 Budget with Fund Balance Transfers Thompson explained this authorizes the amendment of the 2016 budget and to transfer funds as listed in the resolution. Thompson confirmed the County Parks Fund will be used for parking lot improvements. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: David Peterson, 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 7. Resolution Amending Fund Balance Policy Thompson explained changes to the Fund Balance Policy to include target ranges for several funds and a 3% target will be applied to all funds in policy. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, 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, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey 8. Resolution Adopting County Administrator Employment Agreement Supr. Sjoberg explained the Administration Committee approved this resolution before this County Board meeting. Supr. Sjoberg explained the Administration Committee studied comparables with the assistance of Dr. McGrath and confirmed the County Administrator position will not be placed on the wage grid. The new agreement is only effective if the County Administrator is still employed by the county on June 30, 2017 and supersedes and rescinds the previous agreement. This is a four-year contract with an annual performance review and allows for review of compensation and incentive bonus can be implemented if approved. The salary is fixed at $160,000 per year. There's a provision in the current contract which provides if employed on June 30, 2017, the County Administrator is entitled to a retention payment of $6,400. Paid time off (PTO) is granted for 20 years of service. If the County Board terminates the employment without cause, the County Administrator would be entitled to six-months severance pay conditioned on the County Administrator signing the full release. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Bergren to amend the agreement to reinstate $4,800 for car allowance into the agreement. Amendment passed: Yes - 13; No - 6 (Nays: Babbitt, Nelson, Berke, Larson, Kiesler, Leibfried) RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED \[18 TO 1\] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, 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, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Judy Achterhof REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Berke - County Treasurer Appointment COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Larson thanked County Clerk Campbell and her staff for their work on the office of President of the United States recount. Supr. Berke reported progress on the County Treasurer appointment. Supr. Ring announced the 8th Annual Legislative forum is scheduled for December 13th at WITC ADJOURNMENT 3:57 pm