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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-2018 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 6, 2018 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE- INVOCATION BY 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 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 Present Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Tammy Moothedan 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 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 Absent 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 Ben Fox, Town of Troy regarding parcel split between the City of River Falls and Town of Troy CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Andy Brinkman 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. February 8, 2018 9:00 AM 2. Date of Next Meeting - April 10, 2018 9:00 a.m. and April 17, 2018 9:00 a.m. 3. Rezonings - none PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognition of Finance Director Bob Mittet County Administrator Patrick Thompson recognized Finance Director Bob Mittet who is retiring at the end of March. Mittet expressed his appreciation. Applause. RESULT: DISCUSSED APPOINTMENTS 1. Appointment of Child Support Administrator - Lisa Plunkett Thompson recommended the appointment of Lisa Plunkett as the new Child Support Administrator. Thompson reported Plunkett has 12 years of service with the St. Croix County Child Support department. The appointment will be effective March 21, 2018. Thompson thanked Chad Wolske for his four years of leadership in the Child Support Department. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Andy Brinkman ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Corporation Counsel Annual Department Report - Scott Cox Report by Corporation Counsel Scott Cox. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Human Resources Annual Department Report - Tarra Davies-Fox Report by Human Resources Director Tarra Davies-Fox. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Administration Annual Department Report - Patrick Thompson Report by County Administrator Patrick Thompson. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Reports Thompson reviewed the financial reports. Supr. Sjoberg requested the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) report. Mittet explained CIP report is unavailable and they are working on generating the report in the new financial system. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 42 - Human Health Hazards - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Supr. Babbitt explained updates were made to Chapter 42 regarding Human Health Hazards per the request of Supr. Peavey. Discussion regarding abandoned inoperable vehicle parts. Supr. Peavey indicated the intent was to allow machinery parts to be used in the normal course of the farming operation. Cox explained when the land stops being used for agricultural purposes then this exception no longer applies. There is no other cut off other than qualified by farming operations. Supr. Sjoberg indicated in the event of a sale it would be dealt with in the purchase agreement. Discussion regarding dilapidated buildings which are structurally unsafe. Cox reported this ordinance is enforced by Public Health in Health and Human Services and there could be other ordinances in effect. If there is a complaint, Public Health could work with the town, and towns may have separate authority to placard and demolish a building. Public Health would work in the confines of the county ordinance. RESULT: ENACTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Andy Brinkman 2. Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials - Sheriff and Clerk of Courts Thompson recommended the compensation rates for Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court noting the rates must be set befor nomination papers are circulated for these positions. Thompson explained statewide rates, fourteen McGrath comparable counties and internal positions were reviewed. The recommendation includes a rate increase of 6.5% and an annual 2% increase. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Andy Brinkman 3. Resolution Amending Rules and Bylaws Supr. Achterhof questioned striking the language regarding the County Board Chair reading public comments for those not wishing to speak. Supr. Ard stated there is a way to have someone's statement read to this body, by way of another person, letters to the editor, the internet or emails to County Board Supervisors. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Andy Brinkman 4. Resolution Approving County Administrator Goals Report, Establishing Rating Period and Consideration of Incentive Compensation Supr. Sjoberg explained each of the goals set by the County Board were responded to by the County Administrator. Supr. Sjoberg further explained the evaluation process which included Chair Larson and indicated the evaluation form contained six different areas of performance and were graded on a scale of 1.25, 2.5, 3.75 and 5. Supr. Sjoberg reviewed each area of performance, provided an example in each area and the grade. Total grade was determined to be 3.125. Supr. Sjoberg explained since 2013, the County Administrator's base salary has been $160,000. Supr. Sjoberg indicated there was an incentive bonus previously awarded and there is an allowance in this budget for an incentive bonus. The Administration Committee endorsed the recommendation of a $2,000 bonus which equals 1.25% which is a one-time bonus. Supr. Sjoberg recognized County Administrator's superior performance. Supr. Nelson asked if this is a one time bonus and what will happen next year. Supr. Nelson stated goals and objectives should be part of the compensation package. Supr. Sjoberg explained the employment contract includes verbiage for incentive compensation. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: Shaela Leibfried, Supervisor AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Andy Brinkman REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Thompson stated the Highway Facility groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for March 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Baldwin site. The employee recognition dinner is scheduled for March 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the West Wind Supper Club in River Falls and is open to county board members. Supr. Sjoberg stated the County Administrator deserves applause. Supr. Ostness thanked the Highway Department for their diligent work in clearing roads throughout this winter season. Supr. Babbitt expressed his appreciation in the opportunity to work with all the board members noting most members have opposition in the upcoming election. ADJOURNMENT 6:16 p.m.