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Home My WebLink About01-03-2017 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 3, 2017 9:00 AM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE-FATHER JOHN GERRITT, ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 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 Absent 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 None CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. December 6, 2016 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - February 7, 2017 - 9:00 AM 3. Rezonings - none PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS None. APPOINTMENTS 1. Appointment to Regional Business Loan Fund Board of Directors - Dale Jorgenson County Administrator Patrick Thompson recommended the appointment of Dale Jorgenson to the Regional Business Loan Fund Board of Directors. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler 2. Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) Appointment - Mary Ellen Brue Chair Larson recommended the re-appointment of Mary Ellen Brue to the Indianhead Federated Library System Board. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Judy Achterhof, Supervisor SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler 3. Appointment of Special Study Group to Address Nutrient Pollution of St. Croix County's Water Resources from Large Livestock Facilities and Other Sources Chair Larson proposed to appoint the following to the St. Croix County Large Livestock Study Group on Impacts of Water Resources: County Board Supervisors: Agnes Ring (alternate Dan Hansen), Roy Sjoberg (alternate Jill Berke), Bob Long (alternate Judy Achterhof) Citizen Members: Tom Zwald, Charlotte Croes, Leslie Svacina, Carol Johnson, Jody Lenz, Barb Nelson Supr. Sjoberg suggested a scope for this group as noted in the resolution. Supr. Ring stated this is a study of the nutrient pollution to surface and ground water and to assess what regulations are in place now and what might be missing. This group will not create ordinances but rather determine findings and recommendations. Chair Larson stated the first meeting will be January 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Government Center. He will appoint a facilitator to conduct the meetings. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Bob Long, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Emergency Support Services Annual Report - Stephen T'Kach Emergency Support Services (ESS) Interim Director Steve T'Kach summarized the ESS annual department report. He introduced Emergency Communications Manager Terry Andersen and Emergency Management Manager Natasha Cardinal. Discussion regarding Phase II. Supr. Sjoberg suggested broadcasting the ESS work. Supr. Hansen thanked T'Kach for his work. Applause. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Sheriff / Jail Annual Report - John Shilts Chief Deputy Scott Knudson summarized the Sheriff's Office and Jail annual department report on behalf of Sheriff John Shilts. Knudson highlighted a need for a mental health area and the increase in sexual assault cases. Supr. Brinkman commended the canine program and noted this program is funded through donations and fund raising. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports Brief review by Thompson noting the report represents expenditures and revenues through November 2016. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Resolution to Secure State Funding to Support Communicable Disease Control for Population Health Explanation by Supr. Babbitt and Public Health Coordinator Deb Lindemann. Lindemann explained Public Health is statutory obligated to control and treat communicable diseases and this resolution urges the state legislature to develop and enact support for funding of communicable disease control and prevention for the public's health. Lindemann explained if there is large outbreak, more funding is necessary. Supr. Long expressed concerns regarding the resolution and prioritizing requests to the state legislature. Supr. Coulter stated if there is a severe outbreak, there would be a response from the state. Supr. Babbitt would like to see follow-up on resolutions and responses from the state legislature. RESULT: ADOPTED \[14 TO 1\] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Ryan S. Sicard, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey NAYS: Tom Coulter ABSTAIN: Bob Long ABSENT: Laurie Bergren, Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Sjoberg requested the study and discussion on the possibility of a Living Wage Ordinance noting Eau Claire County passed a Living Wage Ordinance effective January 1, 2017. Supr. Sjoberg suggested having a discussion regarding being open and fair to refugees and immigrants. He added St. Patrick's Church in Hudson is having a discussion regarding this issue on January 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Supr. Sjoberg recommended having a member of the county staff prepare a 1000 word summary of the issues discussed at the county-level as a outreach service and this could be part of the review process of the County Administrator. Supr. Berke indicated interviews for the County Treasurer position are scheduled and a recommendation will be before the County Board in February. Supr. Berke stated the Administration Committee will be reviewing revisions to the County Board Rules and Bylaws and will send suggestions to Corporation Counsel. Supr. Sjoberg added Supr. Bergren requested a review of the Rules and Bylaws to allow voting by online service if a board member is not able to attend a meeting noting the issues on super majority votes. Thompson stated interviews for Veteran Service Officer are scheduled and a recommendation will be before the County Board in February. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None ANNOUNCEMENTS None ADJOURNMENT 10:07 AM