HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 1993 tabled RESOLUTION RESPONDING TO THE
CITY OF NEW RICHMOND'S o z H
REQUEST OF JANUARY 11, 1993 i 0 t`
Resolution No.
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, American Resource Recovery of St. Croix (ARR) has requested that the City of New Richmond
assist ARR in obtaining industrial revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Richmond at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 11, 1993 formally
requested that the County respond to the following questions before the City takes action concerning the industrial
revenue bonds of American Resource Recovery of St. Croix:
1. Will the County commit that it shall not site a construction and demolition landfill or other
landfill other than an ash monofill in the proximity of New Richmond?
2. Will the County commit to pay to the City of New Richmond and the School District of New
Richmond their portion of the real estate taxes, in the event ARR shall default on its contract
and the County shall operate the facility?
3. Will the County hold the $150,000 in an escrow fund for noise abatement and other
problems?
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that:
1. The County commits that it will not site a construction and demolition landfill or other
landfill other than an ash monofill on County -owned land in the extraterritorial area of
the City of New Richmond;
2. The County commits that it will pay to the City of New Richmond and the School
District of New Richmond their portions of the real estate taxes, in the event the
County, through default of ARR or purchase, commences operation of the waste-to-
energy facility and so long as the bonds of the City of New Richmond remain
outstanding;
3. The Waste Management Committee shall approve disbursements from the $150,000
escrow account reserved for noise abatement or other special projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution will become null and void if the City of New Richmond does
not approve the industrial revenue bonds of American Resource Recovery of St. Croix; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be mailed by the County Clerk to the City of New
Richmond.
Dated this day of , 1993.
Offered by: WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 1993 7:CID P.M.
• mayor Smith called the meeting to order.
Members Present: Mayor Smith, Alderman Holland, Montello,
Cox, Becker, and Zaikcweki. Alderman Zahradka was absent.
Alderman Montello moved to adopt the agenda as amended,
seconded by Alderman Holland and carried.
Alderman Hecker requested to amend the minutes of the
previous Regular Council Meeting December 14, 1992 to show
results of the roll call voting on the closed sessions,
Alderman Pecker voted no on the motions of both closed
sessions. Alderman Montello moved to approve the minutes
as amended, seconded by Alderman Zajkowski and carried.
• Mayor Smith appointed Jim Tilly to the Housing Authority.
Alderman Montello moved to accept the appointment,
seconded by Alderman Holland and carried. •
Jim Counter of the Industrial Development Commission
appeared before the Council to report on the progress of
the Business Tech Park development.
The Finance Committee recommended to pay VoAi3161 thru
V0013237 and Vo 05548 thru Vo05656 totaling S382,7S7.73.
Alderman Montello moved to pay these vouchers, seconded by
Alderman Holland and carried.
The Finance Committee recommended the adoption of a
resolution designating Public Depository & Authorizing
withdrawal of :Honey. Alderman Cox :roved to adopt the
resolution, seconded by Alderman Holland, Cn voting
motion carried with Alderman Montello abstaining.
The Finance Committee recommended that the issue of the
Airport relative to a F80 and fuel be sent back to the
Airport Commission for further study. Alderman Montello
moved to accept the Finance Committee recommendation,
seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
The Finance Committee reported that the City is asking for
quotes from the local car dealerships and one from the
state.
Herb Zien from ARR appeared before the Council to give a
brief update on the ARR Bonds. He stated that a host fee
was allowable under an ordinance. Alderman Becker moved
to have a committee of Helen, Dennis, Mayor Smith, and
Judy Remington to research a host fee agreement or
ordinance based on a tonnage fee, seconded by Alderman
Zalkowski and carried. Alderman Montello moved to make a
formal request to the county to have the following
questions answered:
(1) Will the County commit that it shall not site a
construction and demolition landfill or other landfill
other than an ash monofill in the proximity of New
Richmond?
(2) Will the County commit to pay to the City of New
Richmond and the School District of New Richmond their
portion of the real estate taxes, in the event ARR
shall default on its contract and the County shall
operate the facility?
Motion seconded by Alderman Becker and carried.
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Alderman Zalkowski moved to add to the formal request
the following question:
(3) Will the County hold the $150,000 in an escrow fund
for noise abatement and other problems?
Motion seconded by Alderman Montello and carried.
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The application from A. J. Miller, Jr. for a Mobile Home
License was presented to the Council. Alderman Holland
moved to grant the Mobile Home License to A. J. Miller,
�'• Jr., seconded by Alderman Zajkow!,ki and carried.
The Mayor reported that the Employee Handbook will be up
for action at the next meeting.
The Mayor stated that the Fire Chief will be meeting with
him and Dennis to discuss fire and rescue in the next
week.
Alderman Montello expressed concern that some snowmobilers
are not following the snowmobile maps and staying on the
trails.
Alderman Montello moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded
by Alderman Holland and carried.
Meeting adjourned 7 :42 p.m.
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Helen E. Demulling /
City Clerk- Treasurer
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