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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 - 9:00 A.M.
St. Croix County Government Center -1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Mike Roeder, Christ Center 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 January 3, 2012
2. Correct Official Minutes from August 2, 2011 County Board Meeting
3. Date of Next Meeting-April 17, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
4. Rezoning *Kirk Hexum, Town of Star Prairie Ag-Residential to Commercial; *Jonelle Properties, LLC
John Mortel, Town of Baldwin, Ag District to Ag-Residential; *Recommendation for Denial - Hendricks
Investments, LLC Ed Hendricks, Town of Troy, Ag Residential to Commercial
APPOINTMENTS: Appointment of Non-County Board Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Members - Ruth Talford, Eric Nikola, Bob Olson (representing American Red Cross) and Duana Bremer
(representing Salvation Army) - requires County Board approval
PRESENTATION: Recognition of County Supervisors not Seeking Re-Election in April 2012
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Gateway Corridor Update by Tim Ramberg, Highway Commissioner
2. Resolution Authorizing the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department to Apply for a
2012 - Lake Management Planning Grant
3. Resolution Establishing Total Annual Compensation For Elected Officials, Pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 59.22,
for the Years 2013 Through 2016
4. *Resolution Authorizing Continuation of Self-Insured Worker's Compensation Program
5. *Resolution Adopting St. Croix County Strategic Plan
6. *Resolution Amending Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors of St. Croix County
7. *Ordinance Repealing Chapter 41 - Metal or Glass, Chapter 43 - Recycling and Chapter 44 - Storage of
Waste Tires and Creating Chapter 21 - St. Croix County Municipal Solid Waste: Reduction, Recovery &
Recycling of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Veterans Service Office
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
2/29/2012 12:58:50 PM
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting - March 6, 2012
The invocation was given by Pastor Mike Roeder of Christ Center Church, Hudson Wisconsin. The Pledge
of Allegiance was recited. Meeting called to order by Chair Standafer at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: 17 Present; absent and excused: Supr. J. Hurtgen, one vacancy - District 8
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: County Administrator Patrick Thompson thanked the
County Board Supervisors for their service and acknowledged those not seeking re-election. Thompson
reviewed the Strategic Plan process noting the action to approve is on today's agenda. Thompson thanked
Finance Director Michelle Pietrick for her nine-year service to St. Croix County and reminded Supervisors
of a get-together for Michelle at the Government Center on March 7.
REVIEW OF AGENDA - Chair Standafer briefly reviewed the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Schrank to adopt the consent agenda
approving the January 3, 2012 Minutes; correcting the official minutes from the August 2, 2011 County
Board meeting; setting the next meeting for April 17, 2012; approving Ordinance #807(2012) for Kirk
Hexum, Town of Star Prairie rezoning land from Ag-Residential to Commercial; approving Ordinance
#808(2012) for Jonelle Properties, LLC - John Mortel, Town of Baldwin rezoning land from Ag District to
Ag-Residential; and recommendation for denial for Hendricks Investments, LLC - Ed Hendricks, Town of
Troy, Ag-Residential to Commercial. Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Larson to approve the appointments of Non-
County Board Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Members - Ruth Talford, Eric Nikola, Bob
Olson (representing American Red Cross) and Duana Bremer (representing Salvation Army). Carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION: Recognition of County Supervisors not Seeking Re-Election in April 2012. Chair
Standafer acknowledged the following Supervisors not seeking re-election: Hermsen, Meyer, Sather,
Shearer, Stauffer (not present). Chair Standafer then recognized Marzolf, Rebholz and Wentz with ten-plus
years of service and presented certificates from the County Board of Supervisors and WCA. Chair Standafer
acknowledged Luckey for her 26-years of service on the County Board and read the Resolution of
Appreciation from WCA. Luckey thanked the County Board and wished them well. Applause.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Gateway Corridor Update by Tim Ramberg, Highway Commissioner - Chair Standafer introduced
Highway Commissioner Tim Ramberg who provided an update on the Gateway Corridor. Ramberg
explained the purpose of the Gateway Corridor study which will help address the issues of congestion,
potential economic development/revitalization, environmental, social impacts, safety, and position us for
possible future Federal funding. Ramberg noted the Gateway Corridor will hold an informational and public
input meeting on April 4, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Croix County Government Center. Ramberg
fielded questions from Supervisors.
2. Resolution #6(2012) Authorizing the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation
Department to Apply for a 2012 - Lake Management Planning Grant - Motion by Supr. Hermsen,
2nd by Supr. Peavey to approve. Carried unanimously.
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3. Resolution #7(2012) Establishing Total Annual Compensation For Elected Officials, Pursuant to
Wis. Stats. §59.22, for the Years 2013 Through 2016 - Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to
approve. Supr. Norton-Bauman indicated the Administration Committee supported the second set of
numbers which was an amendment to the first page of the resolution. Carried unanimously. Supr.
Norton-Bauman thanked the individuals who currently serve in those positions.
4. Resolution #8(2012) Authorizing Continuation of Self-Insured Worker's Compensation
Program - Motion by Supr. Larson, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Carried unanimously.
5. Resolution #9(2012) Adopting St. Croix County Strategic Plan - Motion by Supr. Sicard, 2nd by
Supr. Schrank to approve. Supr. Sather asked why the fiscal impact statement does not include the
$15,000 bonus to County Administrator for implementing the plan. Thompson stated the bonus is a
budgeted item and there is no additional fiscal impact. Supr. Sather stated it is a financial cost to the
County. Supr. Malick indicated how fiscal impact statements are interpreted should be addressed by the
Administration Committee to define if fiscal impact statements impact budgets now, future, etc. Carried
unanimously.
6. Resolution #10(2012) Amending Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors of St. Croix
County - Motion by Supr. Norton-Bauman, 2nd by Supr. Sicard to approve. Thompson reported a
Summary II was distributed before today's meeting noting most of today's changes were house-cleaning
or grammatical. Thompson highlighted the changes. Supr. Horne questioned Article IV, Section G. 2.
and Section H which requires agendas be approved by the County Administrator. Horne disagrees with
the process. Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Sather to change under Article IV, Section G. 2. and
Section H, agendas approval by the County Administrator be changed to "in consultation with the County
Administrator". Discussion. Amendment failed: Yes - 8: No - 9.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Vacant - D8 was absent Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: N
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: N Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: N
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 was absent Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: N
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: N
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D 14 voted: N
Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Shearer to amend Article IV, Section G. 2. and Section H and Article
V, Section B. 4.b. to read agenda be reviewed by the County Administrator and approved by the Committee
Chair. Amendment passed: Yes - 15; No - 2.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Vacant - D8 was absent Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 was absent Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
Motion by Supr. Norton-Bauman, 2nd by Supr. Peavey to amend Article IV, Section G. 1. and Article V,
Section B.4.a. to read: and act on business rather than or act on business. Discussion regarding the
requirement to act on business or reports. Amendment failed: Yes - 4; No - 13.
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Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Vacant - D8 was absent Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: N
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: N
Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D 10 was absent Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: N
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: N Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: N
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
Motion by Supr. Marzolf, 2nd by Supr. Luckey to amend, Article IV, Section B. 2.b.7, fifth line to add FSA
before the word Chair. Amendment passed: Yes: 11 - No: - 6.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Vacant - D8 was absent Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: N
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: N
Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D 10 was absent Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
Supr. Luckey questions distribution of meeting materials. Assistant Corporation Counsel Heather Wolske
responded Article IX, Section C. and D. now indicate materials will be provided and does not specifically
indicate mail materials. Discussion regarding while the County Board Chair is addressing the County Board
or submitting a question, no supervisor shall cross the floor, leave the meeting, or walk between a supervisor
being addressed and the Chair. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Luckey to amend Article IX, Section E.
5. by removing item 5 and renumber item 6 to item 5. Amendment passed: Yes - 15; No - 2.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: N Vacant - D8 was absent Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 was absent Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: Y Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: Y Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: Y Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: Y S. Norton-Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
Motion by Supr. Schrank, 2nd by Supr. Malick to amend Article VI, 2.c. to specify the supervisor members to
be one from the Health and Human Services Board (HHS), one from the Public Protection Committee and
one at-large. Supr. Hermsen and Supr. Wentz were reluctant to specify the membership limiting HHS in the
appointments. Amendment failed: Yes - 3; No - 15.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Vacant - D8 was absent Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: N
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: N William Peavey - D9 voted: Y Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: N Joe Hurtgen - D 10 was absent Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: N
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: N
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: N Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: N
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: N Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: N
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: N S. Norton-Bauman-D 14 voted: N
Motion by Supr. Sicard, 2nd by Supr. Marzolf to incorporate the changes on Summary II. Carried
unanimously.
Resolution as amended carried unanimously.
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Break convened at 11:05 a.m.
7. Ordinance #809(2012) Repealing Chapter 41 - Metal or Glass, Chapter 43 - Recycling and
Chapter 44 - Storage of Waste Tires and Creating Chapter 21 - St. Croix County Municipal Solid
Waste: Reduction, Recovery & Recycling of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances - Motion by
Supr. Hermsen, 2nd by Supr. Marzolf to approve. Supr. Hermsen reported there has been four years of
work put into this ordinance amendment. Supr. Peavey commented he voted to move this ordinance to
the County Board but does not support it in the present form as a two-tier system and stated this is a "do
not" ordinance and we need a "you shall" ordinance. Supr. Sather reported he voted against this in
committee noting concerns on the interpretation of what an individual can and cannot do and does not
believe more regulations will reduce costs of recycling and waste. Sather expressed concerns regarding
the enforcement section and the discretionary powers given to the Planning and Zoning Director. Supr.
Marzolf thanked Jennifer Havens, Ellen Denzer and others in Planning and Zoning Department for their
work and intends to support it. Supr. Norton-Bauman noted several reviews and public meetings in the
last four months and the towns have not objected to this ordinance. Chair Standafer thanked the
Community Development Committee and Planning and Zoning Department for the work on this
ordinance. Supr. Hermsen recognized staff and Supr. Luckey for her diligence concerning this ordinance.
Passed: Yes - 12; No - 5.
Alfred Schrank - D 1 voted: Y Vacant - D8 was absent Roger Rebholz - D 15 voted: Y
Brian Hurtgen - D2 voted: Y William Peavey - D9 voted: N Clarence Malick - D 16 voted: Y
Roger Larson - D3 voted: Y Joe Hurtgen - D 10 was absent Daryl Standafer - D 17 voted: Y
Ryan Sicard - D4 voted: N Lorin Sather - D 11 voted: N Robert Shearer - D 18 voted: Y
Frederick Horne - D5 voted: N Richard Marzolf - D 12 voted: Y Linda Luckey - D 19 voted: Y
Esther Wentz - D6 voted: Y Steven Hermsen - D13 voted: Y
Karen Meyer - D7 voted: N S. Norton-Bauman-D 14 voted: Y
Committee and Department Reports: Written report was submitted by the Veterans Service Officer
Merlin Blaisdell. No questions.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Campbell had no
correspondence or rezoning requests.
Announcements: Chair Standafer announced on Wednesday the House of Representatives approved the
River Crossing. He noted April 3 Election Day and a County Board Orientation Session is scheduled for
April 12 at 6:00 p.m. and those returning Supervisors may also attend.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Daryl Standafer, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk