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Home My WebLink About02-08-2018 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS February 8, 2018 9:00 AM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - REV. GUY USHER, ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Ryan S. Sicard St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Chris Matter 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 Absent Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tammy Moothedan 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 Scottie Ard 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 Absent William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present PUBLIC COMMENT Sere Leber, Town of Warren, Darla Meyers, City of Hudson, Jacqueline Niccum, City of River Falls - Formation of Transit Commission Diane Joachim, City of New Richmond - Taxes/Spending CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. January 4, 2018 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - March 6, 2018 - 5:00 PM 3. Rezonings 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 17.72; SECTION 3, TOWN 29N, RANGE 19W, TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Loyalty Day Proclamation Proclamation read by Supr. Ard. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried APPOINTMENTS ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. County Treasurer Annual Department Report - Denise Anderson County Treasurer annual department report by Denise Anderson. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. County Clerk Annual Department Report - Cindy Campbell County Clerk annual department report by Cindy Campbell. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports County Administrator Thompson reviewed the financial reports. Supr. Achterhof questioned how projects that are over budget are funded. Thompson indicated many items are under budget therefore funds are available. Thompson indicated interest earned goes into the General Fund. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Awarding the Sale of $27,000,000 General Obligation Highway Maintenance Facility Bonds, Series 2018A; Providing the Form of the Bonds; and Levying a Tax in Connection Therewith Joe Murray from Springsted reported St. Croix County's AA1 rating was affirmed which is the second highest rating with AAA being higher. Murray indicated on February 7th Springsted went out for bid and received nine bids. The low bid came in at 3.0051% was from Northland Securities, Inc. Last fall the projection was 3.39%. Based on the lower bids the net interest cost coming in at $1.3 million less than what was projected last fall. The annual debt service cost $1,878,000. Annual tax rate per $100,000 will be $20.35. Murray indicated this issue may be prepaid after ten years. RESULT: ADOPTED [14 TO 2] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey NAYS: Tom Coulter, Andy Brinkman ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried 2. Resolution Amending 2018 Budget (1) Supr. Babbitt explained the increase demand for out of home placement services and increased Child Protection referrals has necessitated additional staff resources in the Health and Human Services Children Services Division. Supr. Brinkman asked if re-purposing positions was reviewed before creating new positions. Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson indicated they looked into opportunities for internal reorganization, but the way the funding is earmarked in certain positions, there is not unlimited flexibility but at this point would not be recommend a reduction in other divisions to support the increased workload in Children Services. Johnson confirmed funding for the positions in 2018 will come out of the HHS fund balance. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried 3. Resolution Authorizing Continuation of Self-Insured Worker's Compensation Program Thompson explained the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development requires every three years self-insured political subdivisions provide them with a resolution, passed by the governing body stating its intent and agreement to self-insure for Worker's Compensation. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried 4. Resolution of Support for TAP Grant Application for St. Croix County Supr. Hansen explained this Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application is a joint effort of the Community Development and County Highway departments. The TAP funds bicycle and pedestrian projects at an 80% grant, 20% local match. Project funds are available every four years and this program is for the 2018 - 2022 award cycle. This resolution supports the TAP application submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the 2018-2022 award cycle in order to construct the St. Croix River Loop to Willow River State Park Trail Connection. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor SECONDER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried 5. Resolution of support for the Town of St. Joseph's TAP Grant Application This resolution supports the TAP application submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation by the Town of St. Joseph for the 2018-2022 award cycle. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Chris Matter, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried 6. Resoluton for the Formation of a Transit Commission Supr. Coulter indicated he is opposed to this resolution for reasons that future transportation for people will be more economical and telecommuting is a growing activity. Supr. Ostness provided a background leading up to the formation of a Transit Commission noting the need for a unified transportation system. Corporation Counsel Scott Cox explained the duties of the commission and the commission does not have separate budgeting or tax levy authority. Funds will be appropriated by the County Board and included in the budget and authorized for use. County levy funds or other fees must be approved before action on a countywide transit system is incorporated. The commission is a policy making body of what the transit system will look like. Supr Ard expressed concerns for the need of an established plan before the commission is established and the need for more detail. Supr. Nelson indicated Representatives Duffy and Zimmerman see the need for transportation in St. Croix County. Supr. Ostness explained the per diem costs for the 9-member commission are approximately $9,300 annually if the commission meets monthly. In addition, federal grants are available. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 3] MOVER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tammy Moothedan, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey NAYS: Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Scottie Ard ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Roy Sjoberg, Shaela Leibfried EXCUSED: Andy Brinkman REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Supr. Brinkman indicated the Public Protection and Judicial Committee will have its annual jail inspection tomorrow and invited board members to attend. Supr. Anderson and Peavey requested the start time of the April 17 organization meeting be at 9:00 a.m. Thompson reported there are tickets remaining for Annual Economic Development Corporation banquet which is scheduled for February 22 at Kilkarney Golf Club. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 am