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Home My WebLink About04-06-2021 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 6, 2021 5:00 PM Room 1284-County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE-RANDY SIMONSON, HARVESTIME OUTREACH PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shawn Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present Cathy Leaf St. Croix County Supervisor Present Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tim Hall St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paul Berning St. Croix County Supervisor Present Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Feidler St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present Scott Counter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present Scottie Ard St. Croix County Supervisor Present Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Present David Peterson St. Croix County Chair Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shelly Tomtschik St. Croix County Supervisor Present William Peavey St. Croix County Vice Chair Present 6:15 PM County Board members attending remotely: Suprs. Leaf, Ottino, Hansen, Ard, Achterhof, Tomtschik PUBLIC COMMENT Virgina Drath, Town of Emerald - Groundwater; Lynn Betzold, Roberts - WCA Guidance on Communicable Diseases; Theresa Falde - Masking; Sharlene Stoddard, Roberts - Diversity in Representation; Carol Ivance, Hudson - Masking; Michele Denisen, Hudson and Debbie Kraft - Health and Human Services Board appointments. CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik, William Peavey 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. March 2, 2021 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting-May 4, 2021 - 5:00 PM 3. Rezonings 4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations 1. Resolution Approving Alteration of Supervisory District Boundary -Village of Baldwin (Sewer Plant Property) 2. Resolution Approving Alteration of Supervisory District Boundary -Village of Baldwin (Town of Rush River - Open Development Conservancy District) 5. Appointments 1. County Board Chair's Re-Appointment to the Ethics Inquiry Board - James Parent, Attorney - April 2024 2. Health and Human Service Board Reappoint Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness and Deb Lindemann to three year terms ending April 2024. 3.Council on Aging and Disabilities Reappoint Maureen Brunner and Bonnie Richert and Appoint Martha Mabis to three year terms expiring April 2024 4. Highway Traffic Safety Coordinator Appoint Robbie Krejci to Fill Vacant Two Year Term Ending May 2022 6. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances 1. Resolution Approving Text Amendments to the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Chapter 105-12, Commercial District; 105-13, Industrial District; 105-14, Commercial/Light Industrial District; 105-14.1 Planned Unit Development District 7. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognition of National Telecommunicators Week Supr. Feidler summarized the Proclamation designating April 11, 2021 through April 17, 2021 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week in St. Croix County. RESULT: NO ACTION 2. Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Update Update presented by Elle Klasen, Public Health Epidemiologist and Kelli Engen, Public Health Administrator. RESULT: NO ACTION COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Report for February 2021 County Administrator Ken Witt summarized the financial reports. BUSINESS 1. Resolution Approving Grant Application for the Snowmobile Trail Aids Program No discussion. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Ed Schachtner, Supervisor SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik, William Peavey 2. Resolution Approving $80,000 of Contingency Fund for Broadband Assessment County Administrator Witt explained six Broadband Proposals were received and two finalist proposals will be interviewed. Based on the range of bids, $80,000 will cover the broadband assessment project. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik, William Peavey 3. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies County Administrator Ken Witt asked if there are questions on any of the policies. Supr. Long reported the Administration Committee reviews the changes in detail and are fully vetted noting some changes are only reformatting the policy. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor SECONDER: William Peavey, Vice Chair AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik, William Peavey 4. Resolution Amending County Board Rules and Bylaws Corporation Counsel Scott Cox highlighted some of the proposed changes. He reported Virtual Attendance has been added to Article Three, Section A. 7. which provides upon prior approval by the County Board Chair, a Supervisor may be permitted to attend a Board meeting remotely. This provision may be exercised by each Supervisor no more than twice per term year. Cox highlighted the change of appointments to standing committees by the County Board Chair rather than the election of members. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor SECONDER: William Peavey, Vice Chair AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik, William Peavey 5. Strategic Planning Kickoff and Review of Survey Results Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) presentation by Project Manager Yengyee Lor and Executive Director Eric Giordano. Introduction of all board members and staff. Review of survey results and timeline by Lor. RESULT: DISCUSSED ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Finance Department Annual Department Report - Leah Simington Finance Department Annual Report by Finance Director Leah Simington. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Koch requested consideration of a discussion on how the County Board or county as a whole discuss an initiative or educational endeavor to reduce the amount of lead going into our environment. Chair Peterson referred this matter to Community Development Committee. Supr. Hansen requested the Administration Committee review the RFP process for services contracted out. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Supr. Koch reported the FCC has authorized a program for emergency broadband benefits to be operating by the end of April. Koch listed some eligibility qualifying elements for broadband discounts and encouraged board members to review the FCC website. Supr. Counter commended Public Information Officer Adam Kastonek on his efforts on keeping the County Board informed. ADJOURNMENT 7:35 PM