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Home My WebLink About08-06-2019 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 6, 2019 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - TODD STOCKER, TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, HUDSON PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present Jim Endle St. Croix County Supervisor Present Lynda Miller St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present Buck Malick St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tammy Moothedan St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dan Fosterling St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 6:50 PM Bob Feidler 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 Absent 6:53 PM District 13 St. Croix County Absent Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Late 5:48 PM David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 6:53 PM Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present Nancy Hable St. Croix County Supervisor Present William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present PUBLIC COMMENT John Kucinski of River Falls spoke on the bonding issue. CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED [17 TO 0] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: District 13 AWAY: Greg Tellijohn 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. June 4, 2019 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting - September 3, 2019 - 5:00 PM 3. Rezonings 1. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Somerset, Section 2, Rezoning from Rural Residential to Commercial 4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations 1. Resolution Approving Alteration of Supervisory District Boundary - City of New Richmond (State of Wisconsin - Vacant Land) 5. Appointments - none 6. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances 1. Resolution approving amendment to Town of Forest Zoning Ordinance for the Linda Reichert Trust: rezoning from Agricultural to Agricultural-Residential. 7. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Report - Lynn Nelson, Executive Director Lynn Nelson, Executive Director and Tobi LeMahieu, Fund Manager reported on West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission's services and activities. RESULT: DISCUSSED ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Highway Department Annual Report - Robbie Krejci Highway Department annual report by Highway Commissioner Rob Krejci. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. County Surveyor Annual Report - Brian Halling County Surveyor annual department report by Brian Halling. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Register of Deeds Annual Report - Beth Pabst Register of Deeds annual department report by Beth Pabst. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. County Veterans' Service Office Annual Department Report - Phillip Landgraf County Veterans Department annual department report by Phillip Landgraf. RESULT: DISCUSSED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Report for June 2019 Brief summary by County Administrator Pat Thompson. Thompson reported a Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for August 12th at 9:00 a.m. to consider capital improvement projects for 2020 - 2024. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Appointment of County Board Supervisor District 14 One candidate applied for the District 14 vacancy. Chair Larson introduced Greg Tellijohn. Tellijohn spoke on his qualifications. Motion by Supr. Sjoberg, 2nd by Supr. Malick to appoint Greg Tellijohn as County Board Supervisor for District 14. Passed unanimously. Tellijohn signed the oath of office. RESULT: APPROVED [17 TO 0] MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor SECONDER: Buck Malick, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: District 13 AWAY: Greg Tellijohn 2. Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $8,025,000 General Obligation Bonds or Promissory Notes Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Ostness to approve. A summary of the projects explained by County Administrator Thompson. Thompson noted the $400,000 for the emergency communication van has been removed and was placed in a future capital improvement project. Sheriff Scott Knutson addressed comments by John Kucinski during the public comment period. Sheriff Knutson introduced Brad Hoover, Jail Inspector from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Hoover spoke on policies and procedures relating to recreational activities for inmates. Hoover added a gym is not necessary as long as policies and procedures are in place for inmates to participate in recreational activity. Discussion regarding gym space in other counties and providing exercise equipment for inmates. Discussion regarding Huber charges and electronic monitoring. Sheriff Knutson played a video of incidences in the jail with inmates and staff. Supr. Coulter indicated he would rather see use of other resources to reduce the borrowing amount. Supr. Malick suggested a one month delay to layout financial situation and have the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee outline strategies listed on Kucinski's handout. Sheriff Knudson indicated the special needs cells would not have anything to do with the electronic monitoring. He expressed concerns for his staff and their safety. Supr. Moothedan asked how soon would the remodeling be completed and ready for occupancy. The response was within one year. Chair Larson confirmed 14 votes are needed to pass this resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [15 TO 3] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey NAYS: Tom Coulter, Tammy Moothedan, Daniel Hansen ABSENT: District 13 3. Budget Amendment 2019 (2) County Administrator Thompson explained a budget amendment is necessary to incorporate $8,025,000 of bonding. Thompson noted the resolution includes the $400,000 for the emergency communication van and an amendment is necessary to correct the amount. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Sjoberg to approve the resolution. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Sjoberg to amend the resolution to change the amount to $8,025,000 and to remove reference to the emergency communication van. Passed: Yes-14; No-2 (Moothedan, Hansen); Abstained-1 (Coulter) RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [14 TO 2] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey NAYS: Tammy Moothedan, Daniel Hansen ABSTAIN: Tom Coulter ABSENT: Dan Fosterling, District 13 4. Resolution Adopting Updated Compensation Grid County Administrator Thompson explained the implementation cost is approximately $200,000 which will adjust 27 positions. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Dan Fosterling, Daniel Hansen, District 13, Paulette Anderson 5. Resolution Establishing Library Funding for 2020 in the amount of $1,122,941 Supr. Coulter stated he is opposed to this resolution as the proposed funding is unfair to the Hudson Area Joint Library. Supr. Achterhof explained the history of the Hudson Area Joint Library funding. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 2] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, David Peterson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey NAYS: Tom Coulter, Bob Feidler ABSTAIN: Greg Tellijohn ABSENT: Dan Fosterling, Daniel Hansen, District 13, Paulette Anderson 6. Resolution Updating Personnel Policy Manual - PTO Donation Policy No discussion. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Dan Fosterling, Daniel Hansen, District 13, Paulette Anderson 7. Resolution Establishing County Administrator Goals July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Brief explanation by County Administrator Thompson. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Lynda Miller, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Dan Fosterling, Daniel Hansen, District 13, Paulette Anderson REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Achterhof requested consideration of St. Croix County Board of Supervisors volunteering at the St. Croix County Fair every year for at least 4 hours and making this requirement part of the bylaws. Supr. Endle requested discussion on Community Development Department regarding John Depies' request. Supr. Peterson encouraged supervisors attend the Highway Department open house on September 21st. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS County Clerk Campbell reported she registered those expressing interest in attending the WCA Annual Conference and if others are interested, to let her know. ANNOUNCEMENTS Supr. Miller on behalf of Andy Brinkman invited St. Croix County Supervisors to participate in the St. Croix County Sheriff Department Canine Golf Scramble fund raiser scheduled for August 27 beginning at noon at Pheasant Hills Golf Course in Hammond. Thompson stated the Administration Committee will meet Monday August 12th at 8:00 a.m. and cancelled the August 19th meeting. Thompson indicated a member of the board asked him to remind board members that are appointed to a standing committee and various commissions or committees to contact the chair of the committee or County Board Chair if they cannot attend a meeting and to let the chair know in advance of the meeting. Facilities Director Jim Elsbury acknowledged staff member Dan Inlow's 20 years of employment with St. Croix County. ADJOURNMENT 7:10 PM