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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 11-01-11AMENDED NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011- 9:00 A.M. St. Croix County Government Center -1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Nelson, Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson, Wisconsin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT REVIEW OF AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) 1. Minutes of Previous Session October 4, 2011 2. Date of NextMeeting December 6, 2011- 9: 00 a.m. 3. Rezoning David and Gerda Hagen, Town of Stanton, rezone *3.9 4-.9 acres from AG to Ag- Residential; Robert Sell, Town of Baldwin, rezone 55.61 acres from AG to Ag- Residential APPOINTMENTS: PRESENTATION: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. 2012 Proposed Budget - 9:00 a.m. a. Presentation b. Public Hearing (3 minutes per speaker) 2. Resolution Adopting 2012 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures 3. Resolution Adopting the St. Croix County Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Management Program 4. Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 315(93) Relating to Emergency Management 5. *Resolution Approving Application for a 2012 County Conservation Aids Grant 6. *Resolution Approving Employee Grievance System 7. *Resolution Prohibiting Firearms in health and Human Services Campus Buildings 8. *Resolution to Charge Back Municipalities Due to Incorrect Real Estate Taxes 9. *Resolution Amending the 2011 County Budget to Appropri ate Funds to the Coalition for the St. Croix River Crossing 10. Transportation Committee Report regarding St. Croix County's Vehicle Registration Fee (per Supr. Hermsen's September 6, 2011 request) COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: None COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions 10/28/2011 1:53:21 PM OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting — November 1, 2011 The invocation was given by Pastor Tim Sackett of Transport for Christ Church, Hudson Wisconsin. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Standafer at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: 16 Present; absent and excused: Suprs. Marzolf, Sather, Shearer COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: County Administrator Thompson asked that his report time be preserved for the budget presentation. REVIEW OF AGENDA — Chair Standafer reviewed the agenda and explained the budget and public hearing process. The process for those interested in addressing the Board with regard to agenda item 7 will be limited to two speakers on the affirmative and two on the negative side of the issue. Chair Standafer requested the groups determine the two speakers. Chair Standafer indicated this is a ruling of the Chair and received no objection from Board members. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Schrank, 2nd by Supr. Rebholz to adopt the consent agenda approving the October 4, 2011 County Board minutes, setting the next meeting for December 6, 2011 and approving Ordinance #803(2011) for David and Gerda Hagen, Town of Stanton rezoning land from AG to Ag- Residential and Ordinance #804(2011) for Robert Sell, Town of Baldwin rezoning land from AG to Ag- Residential. Carried unanimously. PRESENTATION: Chair Standafer acknowledged the resignation of Planning and Zoning Director Dave Fodroczi and recognized him for his leadership and relationships built with Supervisors and staff Fodroczi thanked the Supervisors and predecessors for allowing him the opportunity to serve them and St. Croix County communities. Fodroczi indicated it's been rewarding and is proud of his department's accomplishments. Fodroczi thanked his staff, the support and cooperation by county departments and his partnership with local officials. Fodroczi indicated he will serve as director of Kinnickinnic Land Trust. Applause. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. 2012 Proposed Budget — 9:00 a.m. a. Presentation — Supr. Norton - Bauman reported the Administration Committee reviewed the 2012 proposed budget and passed it unanimously. County Administrator Thompson reviewed the budget process and objectives in the budget process. Thompson reported the proposed total budget is $70,037,962 a 6.7% decrease from 2011. Review of countywide strategic plans and mission statement. Thompson indicated there is a 0% increase in the 2012 controllable levy and a 1.39% 2012 increase in the uncontrollable levy which includes Library Funding, Bridge Aid and post 2005 debt services which are built into the budget. The 1.39% increase totals $381,782. Thompson reported the County Board made a decision to fund libraries at 100% but are statutorily required to fund at 70 %. Thompson reported projected revenues are $70,037,962 approximately $5,000,000 less than 2011 noting much of this amount is driven by Health and Human Services state and federal funding reductions. Expense summary and capital budget reviewed. Thompson reported the projected and recommended capital budget is $750,000. Thompson reviewed fund balances preserved which includes $132,475 available in unused 2011 levy and noted the County Board should be applauded for its guidance and oversight of the fund balance. November 1, 2011 Page 2 of 5 Review of personnel costs noting a zero automatic pay increase and implementation of the non - represented pay plan. $200,000 is budgeted for possible pay for performance increases. Thompson reported there are no new positions in the 2012 budget and highlighted change requests denied and granted. Thompson reviewed health insurance as it relates to the county workforce and measures taken to reduce health insurance costs. Thompson noted the reduction in County paid Wisconsin Retirement which will be used to offset health insurance increases and reductions in revenues. Challenges reviewed due to the unsettled economy and increase in foreclosures, unpaid property taxes, smallest increase ever (.56 %) in net new construction, ongoing decrease in equalized value, and decrease in state and federal revenues. Thompson thanked those involved in the budget process and department heads and elected officials for their work on the 2012 budget. b. Public Hearing (3 minutes per speaker) — Chair Standafer opened the public hearing at 9:58 a.m. Art Juchno of Hudson asked if the debt service can be refinanced. Finance Director Michelle Pietrick responded refinancing is examined every other year and in 2010 there was no opportunity to refinance the debt. Juchno suggested examination more often than every other year. No other members of the public wished to speak. Chair Standafer closed the public hearing at 10:01 a.m. 2. Resolution #75(2011) Adopting 2012 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures - Motion by Supr. Norton - Bauman, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Discussion regarding controllable and uncontrollable levy dollars and Nursing Home funding. Discussion regarding workspace needs and inadequate offices at HHS. Supr. Malick asked about use of energy and savings. Thompson replied Building Services Director Art Tobin has built energy savings into this budget. Supr. Malick requested a future report on energy savings. Supr. Stauffer asked if there was a carryover amount from the Nursing Home. Pietrick replied the surplus is attached to the resolution and the amount is approximately $202,000. Motion by Supr. Hermsen, 2nd by Supr. Stauffer to amend this levy budget by reducing $130,199 from the Nursing Home and those dollars will then go to reducing the overall levy. Supr. Wentz expressed concern regarding targeting the Nursing Home and noted the cost saving efforts made by Nursing Home staff Supr. Malick and Supr. Norton - Bauman agreed with Wentz. Supr. Malick requested HHS review rates charged to private pay and schedule an increase if justified. Supr. Norton - Bauman commented on the uncertainty of Nursing Home cuts coming forward. Supr. Hermsen indicated it's unfair to other county nursing home residents and noted tax dollars at other departments using recreation as an example. Amendment failed: Yes — 2;No -14. Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: N James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: N Lorin Sather - D 11 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 was absent Steven Hermsen - D 13 voted: Y S. Norton - Bauman -D 14 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: N Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N Robert Shearer - D18 was absent Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: N Motion to amend by Stauffer moving the total levy amount be reduced such that the mill rate stays constant but does not know how to stipulate those cuts are made and if it would be appropriate for the County Administrator to make those decisions or the Administration Committee which would come back to the November 1, 2011 Page 3 of 5 County Board for a vote. Chair Standafer ruled the motion out of order reason being cannot quantify your motion for decision based on data points by this Board today. Motion adopting the 2012 budget passed — Yes — 14; No — 2. Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 was absent Steven Hermsen - D 13 voted: N S. Norton - Bauman -D 14 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 was absent Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y Break — 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. 3. Resolution #76(2011) Adopting the St. Croix County Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Management Program — Motion by Supr. Larson, 2nd by Supr. Hermsen to approve. Supr. Luckey indicated some of the information in the plan is out of date and asked what we are satisfying with the passage of this. Swetlik stated this is something that we have a charge from the State for grant funding and when there's an update there's some other component that will be out of date. Swetlik confirmed this will be updated annually. Carried unanimously. 4. Ordinance #805(2011) Repealing Ordinance No. 315(93) Relating to Emergency Management - Motion by Supr. Larson, 2nd by Supr. Hermsen to approve. Carried unanimously. 5. Resolution #77(2011) Approving Application for a 2012 County Conservation Aids Grant - Motion by Supr. Hermsen, 2nd by Supr. Peavey to approve. Carried unanimously. 6. Resolution #78(2011) Approving Employee Grievance System -Motion by Supr. Norton- Bauman, 2nd by Supr. Sicard to approve. Carried unanimously. 7. Resolution #79(2011) Prohibiting Firearms in Health and Human Services Campus Buildings - Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Larson to approve. Chair Standafer indicated four people have requested to speak, two on the affirmative side and two opposed. Speaking opposed to the resolution were Annette Olson of Glenwood City and Tom Irwin of Hudson. Speaking in favor of the resolution were Katie Thurmes of Somerset and Dan Hansen of New Richmond. Chair Standafer acknowledged receipt of several emails in support of the resolution. Wentz highlighted a need of security and safety for the employees at HHS based on the types issues handled in HHS. Discussion regarding level of safety by posting signs. Sheriff John Shilts indicated the perception is it's a safer environment but the reality is it's safer to have check points. Supr. Hermsen asked at what lengths will we go to inhibit people's right and asked why county employees are entitled to more protection than private business owners. Motion by Supr. Norton - Bauman, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to amend the resolution to include all county -owned buildings in St. Croix County. Supr. Norton - Bauman indicated this change would be consistent throughout the resolution to strike "Health and Human Services Campus in New Richmond" and replace with "all county -owned buildings in St. Croix County ". Amendment passed: Yes — 9; No — 7. November 1, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 was absent Steven Hermsen - D 13 voted: N S. Norton - Bauman -D 14 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N Robert Shearer - D18 was absent Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: N Motion by Supr. Stauffer, 2nd by Supr. Hermsen to amend the amended resolution to exclude freestanding restroom facilities. Discussion regarding fair grounds and parks. Supr. Stauffer confirmed this amendment would be inserted in the same place on the resolution as the previous amendment. Amendment failed on a tie vote: Yes — 8; No — 8. Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 was absent Steven Hermsen - D 13 voted: Y S. Norton - Bauman -D 14 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: N Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 was absent Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y Supr. Hermsen requested Corporation Counsel's opinion on what kind of standing we would have should this be challenged and what are the ramifications to the county if we were to lose in a lawsuit. Corporation Counsel Timmerman indicated in his opinion, the statutes allows the County to take the action that it is proposing to take and if a legal challenge is brought against the County that would find the action taken by the County Board illegal he does not believe anything beyond changing our resolution or the regulation would have financial implications or court action against the County. Supr. Malick commented on the transition, the new law and uncertainties of the liability issue. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Stauffer that this resolution, as amended, which would prohibit firearms in all county buildings should sunset November 1, 2012. This is to be done by adding a sentence after line 63: Further be it resolved that this resolution shall become null on November 1, 2012. Discussion regarding potential liability. Amendment failed on a tie vote: Yes — 8; No — 8. Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Karen Meyer - D7 voted: N James Stauffer - D8 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 was absent Steven Hermsen - D 13 voted: Y S. Norton - Bauman -D 14 voted: N Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 was absent Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y Amended resolution passed: Yes — 9; No - 7. Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: N Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 was absent Steven Hermsen - D 13 voted: N S. Norton - Bauman -D 14 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N Robert Shearer - D18 was absent Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: N November 1, 2011 Page 5 of 5 8. Resolution #80(2011) to Charge Back Municipalities Due to Incorrect Real Estate Taxes - Motion by Supr. Sicard, 2nd by Supr. B Hurtgen to approve. Carried unanimously. 9. Resolution #81(2011) Amending the 2011 County Budget to Appropriate Funds to the Coalition for the St. Croix River Crossing - Motion by Supr. Rebholz, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Supr. Stauffer indicated taking $9,500 from the Contingency Fund does not seem appropriate. Thompson explained the Contingency Fund is to be used to supplement a county department budget and this appropriation is not supplementing a specific department, thus the vote requires a two - thirds vote of the 19- member board. Discussion regarding funding to support the coalition. Carried: Yes — 13; No — 3. Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y James Stauffer - D8 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 was absent Richard Marzolf - D 12 was absent Steven Hermsen - D 13 voted: N S. Norton - Bauman -D 14 voted: Y Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: N Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D18 was absent Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y 10. Transportation Committee Report regarding St. Croix County's Vehicle Registration Fee (per Supr. Hermsen's September 6, 2011 request) — Supr. Rebholz reported in the spring of 2007 St. Croix County departments were challenged to increase revenues. Highway Department staff and committee brought the Vehicle Registration Fee proposal forward. An ordinance was drafted and presented to the 31- member County Board in 2007 and approved to put a fee in place effective January 1, 2008. Supr. Rebholz reported in 2008 the Highway Department levy dollars decreased by $300,000. In 2009 Highway faced an additional $400,000 reduction of levy dollars. The Highway Department has averaged approximately $700,000 each year from the Vehicle Registration Fees, noting the levy dollars have been reduced by the same amount. If the registration fee were to be dismantled it would mean a reduction of $700,000 in operating revenue for the maintenance and snow removal on county roads. The Highway Committee is pleased with the work and did exactly what it was asked to do. Supr. Hermsen indicated he requested this item be discussed prior to the budget debate. Committee and Department Reports: None. County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell had no correspondence or rezoning requests. Campbell noted County Supervisory candidacy papers are available in her office and online for the 2012 Spring Election. Announcements: None. Meeting adjourned at 12:25.m. Daryl Standafer, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Cindy Campbell, County Clerk