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MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 11, 2020 8:00 AM
Room 1284-County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Jim Endle St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Lynda Miller St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
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 Present
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
Scottie Ard St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Greg Tellijohn 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
Nancy Hable 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: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick,
Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger
Larson, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof,
Nancy Hable, William Peavey
ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
1. January 7, 2020 8:00 AM
2. Date of Next Meeting - March 3, 2020 - 5:00 PM
3. Rezonings
4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations
5. Appointments
1. Appointment to Regional Business Loan Fund Board of Directors - Dale Jorgenson
6. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances
1. Town of Hudson Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 17.72; Section 21, Town 29N, Range 19W, Town of Hudson, St. Croix County
7. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
None.
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. District Attorney and Victim Witness Annual Report - Michael Nieskes
District Attorney and Victim Witness Department annual department by District Attorney
Michael Nieskes.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. County Treasurer Annual Department Report - Denise Anderson
Treasurer annual department report by County Treasurer Denise Anderson.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. County Clerk Annual Department Report - Cindy Campbell
County Clerk annual department report by County Clerk Cindy Campbell.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Report Preliminary Year End 2019
Review by County Administrator Patrick Thompson.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
BUSINESS
1. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a $2,444,000 General Obligation Promissory
Note, Series 2020A
Sean Lentz of Ehlers explained this is a refinancing of two loans--the County's
$3,707,099 State Trust Fund Loan, Series 2016 and $117,456 State Trust Fund Loan,
Series 2016 for interest cost savings. Lentz reviewed proposals submitted by banks with
a presence in St. Croix County. US Bank's proposal had the lowest interest rate
resulting in a $122,000 less in interest expenses. The obligation is non-callable. Lentz
recommended approval of US Bank.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor
SECONDER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick,
Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger
Larson, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof,
Nancy Hable, William Peavey
ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson
2. Resolution Amending Maintenance and Board of Jail Inmates Fee Schedule
Chief Deputy Cathy Borgschatz reviewed the proposed fee schedule. Borgschatz noted
the proposed fee for monitoring equipment is listed as a charge for actual costs to
allow the Sheriff's office to utilize other types of monitoring equipment. Borgschatz
reported one of the Sheriff's initiatives this year is to review the reintegration process
for inmates similar to a process done in Dunn County.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Bob Feidler, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick,
Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Roger
Larson, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof,
Nancy Hable, William Peavey
ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Supr. Malick requested the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee follow up programs to
promote Huber employment including the transportation aspect and report back to County
Board and continue to follow up on what's being done with mental health for jail inmates.
Supr. Achterhof requested information on St. Croix County housing availability for low income,
newcomers, families, etc. Supr. Ard added she serves as the Housing Navigator for the
Salvation Army and reported many properties are not fit for habitation and would like this
topic addressed noting there are more elderly, veterans and families in need of housing.
Supr. Sjoberg requested periodic reports from the Community Development Department on
how we are doing on water quality and to represent the interest of the small farms.
Supr. Ard requested the County Board entertain on the next agenda the proposal of staggered
terms for St. Croix County Board seats.
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
County Administrator Thompson reported the county purchased its first electric vehicle and board
members are welcome to view it as it is parked in the front of the Government Center.
Supr. Malick reported Earth Day is April 22nd. There is a big celebration planned in this area
including a 44 mile river walk on April 18 and 19 prior to Earth Day.
Supr. Sjoberg stated he will be absent for the County Board meeting in March. This is his last
County Board meeting and indicated it was a privilege and honor to serve. Applause.
ADJOURNMENT
9:02 am