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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-2017 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 4, 2017 4:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - DAN PENNINGTON, BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, STAR PRAIRIE PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed 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 5:17 PM 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 Bill Warner, Business Services Consultant with the St. Croix Valley Job Center introduced himself. Jim Webber, City of Hudson, President of Hudson City Council - Bike and Pedestrian Plan Marion Webber, City of Hudson, Nonprofit River Valley Trails - Bike and Pedestrian Plan CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Ryan S. Sicard, 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 March 7, 2017 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - May 2, 2017 - 5:00 PM 3. Rezonings - none PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. St. Croix County Sportsmans Alliance Report Presentation by Clarence "Buck" Malick of the St. Croix County Sportsman's Alliance RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Presentation on Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Adoption Timeline Brett Budrow, Planning and Land Information Administrator presented an overview of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and adoption timeline. Supr. Peavey reported on the Transportation Committee recommended changes to the Plan. Supr. Babbitt congratulated Budrow and staff for the good work on the Plan. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. National Telecommunicator Week Proclamation Supr. Brinkman read the proclamation for the National Telecommunicators Week. County Administrator Patrick Thompson recognized the dispatch center and two dispatchers present representing the staff - Lecy Marino and Raquel Blok. Also present: Emergency Support Services Interim Director Steve T'Kach and Emergency Communications Manager Terry Andersen. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Highway Commissioner Tim Ramberg Thompson reported on the upcoming retirement of Highway Commissioner Tim Ramberg. Thompson reported Ramberg has been with St. Croix County for 27 years. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Ramberg. Ramberg thanked the County Board. Applause. RESULT: DISCUSSED APPOINTMENTS 1. Board of Adjustment Appointment - Buck Malick and Dave Peterson Thompson recommended the reappointment of Clarence Buck Malick and Dave Peterson to the Board of Adjustment each for a three-year term. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, 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 2. County Administrator Appointment of Paulette Anderson, Christopher Babbitt and Heather Logelin to 3 Year Term(2017-2020) on the Health and Human Services Board Thompson recommended the reappointment of Supr. Paulette Anderson, Supr. Chris Babbitt and citizen member Heather Logelin to the Health and Human Services Board for a three- year term. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, 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. County Administrator Appointment of Patricia Jonas, Alfred Shrank, George Zaske, Virginia Drath and Jim Schrieber to 3 Year Term(2017-2020) on the Council of Aging and Disabilities Thompson recommended the reappointment of Patricia Jonas, Alfred Shrank, George Zaske, Virginia Drath and Jim Schreiber to the Council on Aging and Disabilities for three-year terms. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, 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. Appointment to the County Library Planning Committee Chair Larson indicated this matter will be postponed to next month's County Board meeting. RESULT: POSTPONED Next: 5/2/2017 5:00 PM 5. County Administrator Appointment of Tarra Davies-Fox as Human Resources Director Thompson recommended the appointment of Tarra Davies-Fox. Background provided by Thompson. Davies-Fox introduced herself. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Ryan S. Sicard, 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 Finance Department Annual Department Report - Bob Mittet Finance Director Robert Mittet summarized the Finance Department annual department report. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Financial Reports Thompson reviewed the financial reports in the meeting packet. Coulter questioned Nursing Home revenues. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Increasing Health Center General Fund Loan Thompson explained the purpose of the resolution noting the $21,420,175 Health Center project is nearing the end of contingency funds available for change orders. This resolution authorizes an increase in the General Fund loan to the Health Center construction project from $670,000 up to $1,000,000 as needed to complete the construction project. The resolution includes the terms of the loan and repayment priorities. Finance Director Bob Mittet explained the loan will be repaid from Health Center revenues to replenish the General Fund. Randy LaFaive from Market and Johnson explained the process and noted several issues were discovered during the remodeling of the old Health Center. RESULT: ADOPTED [15 TO 3] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Laurie Bergren, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Andy Brinkman ABSENT: David Peterson 2. Resolution Amending Fund Balance Policy Thompson highlighted changes to the policy. Discussion regarding proceeds from the sale of real estate being applied to the Capital Projects Fund. Motion by Supr. Coulter to amend the policy to direct the proceeds for sale of county property to the General Fund. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 4] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg, Laurie Bergren, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Ryan S. Sicard, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Andy Brinkman ABSENT: Dave Ostness, David Peterson 3. Resolution Carrying Forward 2016 Funds to 2017 Explanation by Thompson. Supr. Sjoberg noted the Whereas paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 are redundant and should be deleted. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Nelson, 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: David Peterson 4. Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the St. Croix County Sheriff and the Town of Somerset Supr. Brinkman provided a brief explanation and highlighted changes in the fee schedule. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andy Brinkman, 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, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Dave Ostness, David Peterson 5. Resolution Supporting Grant Application for Trailhead Facilities Supr. Ring summarized the resolution and highlighted the proposed projects and improvements. 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, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Dave Ostness, David Peterson 6. Resolution Supporting Urban Nonpoint Source Planning Grant Application for Creation of Stormwater, Erosion & Sediment Control Ordinance Explanation by Supr. Ring. Motion by Supr. Peavey, 2nd by Supr. Brinkman to amend line 8 by inserting the word "may" after St. Croix County. Supr. Peavey questioned the fact that population growth and land use changes have contributed to nonpoint source pollution to the waters of St. Croix County. Community Development Director Ellen Denzer confirmed water quality has decreased with TMDL standards and population growth. Amendment failed: Yes - 5; No - 11; Abstention - 1 (Long) (Ayes: Sicard, Coulter, Larson, Brinkman, Peavey). RESULT: ADOPTED [16 TO 1] MOVER: Daniel Hansen, 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, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried NAYS: William Peavey ABSENT: Dave Ostness, David Peterson 7. Resolution Supporting WiDNR Grant Applications for Land Acquisition Brief explanation by Supr. Ring. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Agnes Ring, 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, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Dave Ostness, David Peterson 8. Resolution to Transfer St. Croix Riverway Mitigation Funds from Wisconsin DNR to St. Croix County West Central Regional DNR representative Dan Baumann explained the request is a transfer of funds in the sum of $1.8 million from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to St. Croix County. This will allow St. Croix County to acquire additional land on or near the St. Croix River and will protect water quality while providing low impact recreational opportunities. Baumann stated the agreement will expire at the end of May 2018. If there are funds left over at the time it expires, MnDOT is open to an extension if there are projects in progress and can be justified for the extension. 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, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: David Peterson REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Sjoberg requested the resolution from Lincoln County creating a Nonpartisan Procedure for the Preparation of Legislative and Congressional Redistricting Plan be made part of the record and passed on to the Administration Committee. Lincoln County Resolution COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Larson announced Supr. Bergren is moving out of her district at the end of April. She will continue to serve through April. Supr. Bergren thanked the County Board. Supr. Peavey read a proclamation from Governor Walker declaring Work Zone Safety Week - April 3 - 7, 2017 Supr. Brinkman announced the April 4th community event, "In Her Shoes" presented by Turningpoint and Victim/Witness at Faith Community Church from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Brinkman also noted at the March 7th Sheriff Office Recognition Ceremony two recent Sheriff Office retirements were recognized: Greg Grass and Mary Martell; and the Corrections Bureau (Jail) recognized Deputy Aaron Alberts as Person of the Year and Field Services Candidate (Patrol) was Investigator Shawn Demulling. Supr. Hansen reported the May Fair Event and Sale is May 13th at the fairgrounds in Glenwood City which is an important opportunity to raise money for the fair. Hansen encouraged board members to attend. Supr. Berke added if anyone or businesses are interested in donating to the silent auction to contact her. Supr. Nelson reported in honor of Tim Ramberg's retirement there is an open house at the Highway Department on April 21st from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. which includes tours of the facility. Chair Larson asked for dates to schedule the July County Board meeting as it currently is scheduled for July 4th. The board decided to cancel the meeting and call a special meeting if needed. ADJOURNMENT 5:55 PM