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RESOLUTION NO.
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, St. Croix County appoints the St. Croix County Surveyor; and
WHEREAS, the supervision of the St. Croix County Surveyor, along with all
budget development, administration and implementation, is under the St.
Croix County Transportation Committee; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Highway Department has reorganized it's
surveying and engineering functions; and
WHEREAS, the integration of the St. Croix County Surveyor's duties into the
St. Croix County Highway Department operations has provided increased
efficiency and effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 59.20, Wisconsin Statutes, provides that the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors can designate that the duties of the County Surveyor be
performed by any registered land surveyor employed by St. Croix County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Brian V. Hailing, R.L.S., an employee of
the St. Croix County Highway Department, be appointed County Surveyor, and
perform the duties of County Surveyor as set forth in Sections 59.45 (1) and
59.74 (2), Wisconsin Statutes, individually or through his designee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall be in effect through
January 5 2004, at which time the County Board shall determine the next
term of office for the County Surveyor.
Dated: November 8, 2002.
Offered by: Transportation Committee
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING
COUNTY SURVEYOR
RESOLUTION NO. 1
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, St. Croix County appointed the St. Croix County Surveyor; and
WHEREAS, the supervision of the St. Croix County Surveyor, along with all budget
development, administration and implementation, is under the supervision of the St.
Croix County Transportation Committee; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Highway Department has reorganized its surveying and
engineering functions; and
WHEREAS, the integration of the St. Croix County Surveyor's duties into the St.
Croix County Highway Department operations has provided increased efficiency and
effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 59.20, Wisconsin Statutes, provides that the St. Croix County Board
of Supervisors can designate that the duties of the County Surveyor be performed by
any registered land surveyor employed by St. Croix County.
WHEREAS, the County Surveyor also performs services for the Planning, Zoning and
Parks Committee, and the departments under its supervision, included reviewing
certified survey maps, subdivision plats, and surveying land for county projects;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Brian V. Hailing, R.L.S., an employee of the St.
Croix County Highway Department, be appointed County Surveyor, and perform the
duties of County Surveyor as set forth in Sections 59.45 (1) and 59.74 (2),
Wisconsin Statutes, individually or through his designee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall be in effect for the remaining
term of 2003 and through January 3 2005 at which time the County Board shall
determine the next term of office for the County Surveyor. The type and quality of
County Surveyor services provided shall be acceptable to the Planning, Zoning and
Parks Committee.
Dated this day, April 30, 2003.
Offered by:Transportation and Parks, Zoning & Planning Committees
NEGATIVE AF RMATIVE
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COUNTY SURVEYOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT
1. Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Management
The PLSS is the original government survey of one -mile square sections. It is the
physical and legal foundation of our property system in that all property surveys and
descriptions must be referenced to a section corner in the system. The County Surveyor is
responsible for PLSS remonumentation, maintenance and record keeping.
a. Inventory PLSS Status and Needs
Although we can say that the PLSS is over 90% remonumented and show a map of
the remonumented corners, there has never been a compilation of remonumentation
by type of monument, methods used or supporting evidence and records. This type of
inventory needs to occur so we really know what we have (or don't have). We
identified this as an important need in our 1992 County Land Information Plan.
b. Develop Database for PLSS from Inventory
One important output from a PLSS inventory should be a database of PLSS corners
that includes all pertinent data and digital records for each corner. This database
should be developed and maintained by the CS as part of PLSS management. The
software to do it is available.
c. Modernize /Automate PLSS Records from Inventory Findings
There are hundreds of tie sheets from witness monuments for PLSS corners of record
and to be developed. These should be converted to digital form and made available to
the surveying community online.
d. Develop /Implement Remonumentation /Maintenance Priorities from Inventory
Once we have a complete, accurate understanding of our PLSS from the inventory,
we can develop an informed strategy and priorities for completing the remaining
185± corners to be remonumented and maintaining the system on an ongoing basis.
Once we really understand what we have, we can consider a maintenance strategy
considering % per year, worst - first, most vulnerable, most valuable, highest
transaction volume, etc.
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2. County Survey Records
The County Surveyor is responsible for all official County survey records, including the
PLSS records discussed in the previous section. These records are currently filed and
maintained as paper records in the Planning Department.
a. Inventory, Modernize, Automate, Publish, Maintain
These records should be modernized/automated to provide secure backup and allow
for online publication for ready access by registered land surveyors and other
professional clients. The CS should continue to maintain as new records are
generated.
b. Consult with Registered Land Surveyors
The CS should be available to consult with registered land surveyors on access, use,
submittals and questions about these records.
3. Geodetic Control Network
The Land Information Office and County Surveyor established a countywide geodetic
reference system with global positioning satellite (GPS) technology in 1994. The process
included the development of the St. Croix County Coordinate System as part of a
statewide effort. This system serves as the geographic framework for all of the County's
mapping and GIS data development. The County Land Information Plan (1992 and 2000)
identifies the County Surveyor as the custodian for this effort.
a. System Maintenance
The CS should continue to maintain the system of monuments, records and
coordinate system, including the original system monuments and records.
b. Network Densification
Like many counties, St. Croix County has densified this geodetic control network by
obtaining GPS coordinates on our PLSS section corners, as they are remonumented or
maintained. We have thus far obtained GPS coordinates on 940 of our 2,351 section
corners. This effort not only densities the geodetic control, but also allows for more
effective relocation of section corners in the future. This effort needs to continue, but
the priorities should consider related mapping needs countywide.
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c. County Coordinate System
One important output of the countywide geodetic reference system is the St. Croix
County Coordinate System. It serves as the common mathematical reference for
computing surveys and developing maps. It is the coordinate system used to
accurately integrate digital maps and GIS data. The County Surveyor should have the
lead role in maintaining and applying this coordinate system for public and private
surveying and mapping and integrating it with other statewide and national coordinate
systems.
4. Subdivision Review
Subdivision review is not a statutory requirement for the County Surveyor, because the
basic authorities for the County Surveyor were established long before local subdivision
review was authorized. However, given the skill sets involved, it only makes sense for
the County Surveyor to participate in subdivision reviews, particularly review of
surveying and mapping requirements.
a. Check Plats /CSM's for Conformance with Surveying/Mapping Standards
b. Capture and Integrate Subdivision Line Work and Annotation for Parcel Mapping
As part of the subdivision review, the CS redraws the line work from subdivisions to
check for mapping and closure accuracy. The CS previously provided hard copy of
this work that was redrawn again for parcel mapping. The CS began providing a CD
of digital line work annually, but this process could be greatly improved in terms of
timing, work flow, data structure and survey control.
c. Subdivision Ordinance Updates/Maintenance
The subdivision ordinance needs to be periodically reviewed for changes and
revisions to meet changing needs, design standards and statutory requirements. The
CS should be a logical participant in this process.
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5. Mapping Activities
As the custodian of the PLSS, geodetic control and county coordinate system, the CS
provides the cartographic foundation for all mapping products. As the lead registered
land surveyor for the County, the CS should be a technical advisor, if not lead designer,
for all County mapping activities.
a. Design and provide survey control and coordinate system for all mapping projects
and GIS files.
b. Process subdivision files as input to parcel map creation and maintenance.
c. Provide quality control review of parcel mapping activities.
d. Provide design and quality control for address mapping.
e. Provide design and survey control for acquisition of digital orthophotography and
other imagery products.
f. Provide design and survey control for improved floodplain mapping.
g. Provide design and survey control for other mapping products as identified.
6. Related Program Support
The County Surveyor's principal responsibilities for PLSS management and geodetic
control provide the physical and legal foundation for our entire private property system.
The CS participation in subdivision review extends the relationship to property parcel
creation. The primary customers are registered land surveyors, related property
professionals and landowners. These needs include:
a. Office consultation with registered land surveyors on PLSS monuments, records,
evidence, methods, etc.
b. Provide technical assistance to RPL staff on property boundary and description
issues and resolution with affected property owners.
c. Provide technical assistance to staff and customers of RPL, ROD, Planning,
Zoning, Land Information and Treasurer on interactive basis for ongoing
surveying and mapping questions.
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