HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018 (26) Resolution No. 26 (2018)
S R0l `' T RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board may designate a qualified newspaper as certified by the
2 State of Wisconsin having a general circulation in the county as its official newspaper; and
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4 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors designated an official annual newspaper
5 rotation in 1988,rotating between different newspapers in the county, alphabetically; and
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7 WHEREAS, after careful consideration and review it was determined one static official
8 newspaper and publishing on the county website would be easier for the public to find legal notices.
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10 NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
11 does hereby designate the Hudson Star Observer as the official county newspaper for all county legal
12 publications.
Legal—Fiscal—Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact. Official publication rates are set by the State.
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09/17/18 Administration Committee RECOMMENDED
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor
SECONDER: Dan Fosterling, Supervisor
AYES: Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, David Peterson, Shaela Leibfried
EXCUSED: Roy Sjoberg
Vote Confirmation.
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SL Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement— Majority of Supervisors Present
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RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 4]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor
AYES: Schachtner, Nordstrand, Miller, Coulter, Long, Moothedan, Fosterling, Feidler,
Ostness, Larson, Peterson, Anderson, Leibfried
NAYS: Daniel Hansen, Andy Brinkman, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey
ABSENT: Roy Sjoberg, District 13
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on October 2, 2018
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
Paid Circulation
numbers provided
Election Inserts by newspapers Paid Circulation as Paid Circulation as
(newsstand) (March 2018) of 2018 (per DOA) of 2012 (per DOA)
1887 1097 1144 2379
r 4563 3241 4434 5541
3298 1823 2795 3996
2729 1761 2497 3281
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1000 2392 2092 2344
475 389 312 398
13952 10703 13274 17939
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ORDINANCE # 198(88): recom-nend i ng Approva I for Rezonement of Land
to Ag-ResideF—tialfrom Agricultural . Pertains to petition of G.
Castens , Town of Stanton . Motion by Supr . Dorsey , 2nd by
Supr ® Stephens to approve . Discussion . Motion carried .
Ordinance regarding Approval for Rezonement of Land to Ag-
Residential from Agricultural , Town of Troy presented. Motion by
Supr . Dorsey , 2nd by Supr ® Speer to deny petition . Discussion .
Supr . Speer introduced resident Jim Nelson , who referred to a
letter from Troy Town Supr ® Ken Cernohous , indicating that on
April II a motion was made to support rezoning requests of
Nelson and Roeker . Committee Chair Dorsey stated that this
information was contrary to the information he received from the
Town Chairman. No action on motion.
Motion by Supr . Kinney , 2nd by Supr . Drax ler to postpone action
on the petit ions of both Roeker and Nelson for one month in order
to receive clarification from the Town Board of their intent .
Motion by Supr ® Kinney , 2nd by Supr . Draxler to amend to waive
the zoning fee . Discussion. Roll Call vote on amendment ® 23
yes , 7 no. Motion carried. Motion as amended carried.
ORD I NANCE # 198(88): recon-mending Approval for Rezonement of Land
to Ag-ResidentiaT—from Agricultural . Pertains to petition of
M. Fahning , Town of Troy. Motion by Supr . Dorsey , 2nd by Supr ®
Speer to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
Official County Newspaper Designation: #6-B(88) Finance Committee
'r S . Peterson p r e s e n t e d t h e committee ' s rev i sed
recommendat i on . Motion by Supr ® S. Peterson , 2nd by Supr . Swenby
to designate the official newspaper status to the New Richmond
News for one year , and to rotate each successive year among all
seven (7) in-county newspapers per a I pabet ic order (excluding the
River Fa I I s Journal ); and to print the proceedings in all county
newspapers (8) per the current payment fee schedule. Discussion.
Supr ® Caflisch felt that the official newspaper should be one of
significant s i ze . Ro I I Ca I I vote -. 28 yes , 2 no . Motion
carried , and County Clerk to bid out the printing of the
proceedings books and proceeding contact proofs .
RESOLUTION #7 ( 88) : supporting Continuation of the National
Chi T- —00-TT/d-c-ci n-e-7r o g r arn. Mot ion by Supr . R. Peterson , 2nd by
Supr . O'Connell to adopt . Discussion . Motion carried .
RESOLUTION #8(88): regarding Proposed Personal Care Services
Program. Motion by Supr . O'Conne I I , 2nd by Supr ® Swenby to
adopt . Discussion . Motion carried .
RESOLUTION #9(88): regarding Vital Statistic Copy and Search
Fees . Motion by Supr . Speer , 2nd by Supr ® Garske to adopt .
Discussion. Motion carried.
Solid Waste Report ® Com-nittee Chair Wi I I ink reported on the
progress of the incinerator in New Richmond. He noted that a
limited amount of waste is now being processed with . a projection
to have full commercial operation by mid-May® Regarding the
recycling program, grants have been awarded to the City of Hudson
and Glenwood City; New Richmond , North Hudson , Towns of St .
JoseDh and Hudson have also aDDlied for the grant monies. Grants
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting April 7, 1995
Vice Chair Bradley called the meeting to order at 9 : 00 a.m. The
meeting had been properly noticed. Members present : John Bradley,
Robert Boche, Bill Oemichen and Tom O' Connell . Absent : Don Brown
(excused) . Bradley expressed concern for health problems of Don
Brown' s father and Sue Nelson' s mother.
Staff present: Administrative Coordinator John Krizek, Finance
Director Rich Loney, Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman, County
Clerk Sue Nelson. Others present : Suprs . Ron Raymond, Jack Dowd
and Tom Dorsey; members of the press .
Motion by Oemichen, 2nd by Boche to adopt the agenda. Carried.
Next meeting scheduled for May 9, 1995 . Motion by O' Connell, 2nd
by Oemichen to approve the February minutes . Carried. (March
meeting was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. )
Vouchers® Vice Chair Bradley had reviewed the vouchers prior to
the meeting and moved approval, 2nd by Oemichen. Carried.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek indicated he and Finance
Director Rich Loney had begun formulating the 1996 budget package .
They have met with Computer Services to design a Lotus program to
aid in program budgeting which shows the cost of providing a
service to clientele such as counseling an alcohol drug abuser or
a mental health client . Krizek prefers not to set a mill rate goal
because of the fluidity of both the State and Federal budgets .
Krizek explained how a revenue cap would affect the County. The
increase in evaluation would not be considered. The amount of
property tax levied ($10, 000, 000 for example) multiplied by the
Gross Product Index of 2 . 7o would yield an increase in the budget
of only $270, 000 . A wage and fringe benefit cap would most likely
be enforced. If included, a population growth factor would allow
for an additional small increase to the budget .
The sale closing on the former Public Health Building in Hammond
has netted $146, 500 which will be used for debt retirment .
Oemichen suggested that after quantification budgeting is
implemented, we go a step further to performance based budgeting.
Suprs . Dowd and Raymond questioned the Finance Committee' s position
on debt retirement in regard to sale of the 1965 Courthouse . The
February minutes read by O' Connell stated that the Finance
Committee voted to recommend only a partial payment of debt
retirement . This was amended during the County Board session. The
possibility of purchasing a rebuilt telephone system as reported at
the March County Board session does not appear to be documented.
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Waste Mangement Update® Planning Director Dave Fodroczi said the
two large outstanding hauler accounts have been requested to submit
a payment plan which would include sizable monthly payments . If a
payment is missed, legal action will be taken. Waste Management
Committee will review these plans on April 13 .
Contingency Fund Re est for Appraisal of Land on Perch Lake:
Planning and Development Committee Chair Tom Dorsey, committee
member Supr. Ron Raymond, Planning Director Dave Fodroczi, County
Planner Ellen Denzer and Parks Director Joe Grant were present for
this discussion.
Dorsey explained there is a 60 acre undeveloped parcel adjacent to
Perch Lake owned by Tom Seim. The Seims are interested in selling
this property to the County to be used as a park. An adjacent 70
acres owned by Peter Torgerson is available for purchase also. An
appraisal would determine the value of these properties .
Denzer stated the Seim property is assessed at $200, 000 and covers
2/3 of the lake shore. An appraisal must be done by a company
approved by DNR in order to follow DNR requirements for appraisals .
She said Grant recommended park usage, the water quality is high
and camp sites and beaches are available . The steeply rolling
parcel would not be conducive for a housing development and the
neighbors agree to the park. Raymond noted this is some of the
last property available for park use in the county.
Grant conveyed this pristine resource supports wildlife and fish
species and public opinion favors establishment of a park. This
area meets the criteria of the County' s outdoor recreation plan.
Supr. Dowd said he has sold lake shore property and land for nearly
40 years and this is the most beautiful site in St . Croix County.
Oemichen said a park is needed on the western side of the county
which is heavily populated and we need to be far sighted on this
project .
Fodroczi showed a map of the area and present location of home
owners . He noted there is plenty of other space for home
development which would increase the tax base.
Motion by Oemichen, 2nd by O' Connell to allocate up to $3500 for
appraisal of the Seim and Torgerson property and to determine cost
of building an access road. Roll call vote: Oemichen yes;
O' Connell yes; Boche no; Bradley yes . Carried 3 to 1 .
If the County pursues purchase of this property after the
appraisal, the DNR will pay 500 of the appraisal cost .
Evacuation Plan: Emergency Government Director Bruce Brantner
referred to the Fire Plan previously sent to the Committee.
Quesitons were asked regarding the procedure for notifying
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employees and the public of impending stormy weather. Krizek and
County Clerk indicated a central intercom system is needed. Motion
by O' Connell, 2nd by Boche to adopt the fire plan. Carried.
Finance Director: Rich Loney explained the 'direct deposit of
employee pay checks would offer minimal benefit to St . Croix
County. Presently payroll checks take four to five days to clear
but in direct deposit the money would come out immediately. There
is more benefit to the employee but this subject could be
negotiated during contract bargaining. No action taken.
In regard to implementation of credit cards, Loney has met with
Elanco Financial Serices and the contract and agreements are
approved. Master Card, Visa and Discover Card will soon be
installed.
Oemichen distributed an article which said in a pilot project in
Ramsey County, Minnesota, unpaid fines and fees would be collected
from State Income Tax refunds .
Loney presented Draft #1 of a formal written Investment Policy.
After Committee review this will be addressed at the May meeting.
Loney also explained the effect of the $95 million loss of the
State Investment Board. This loss plus loss of interest will be
spread over a six or seven year period and will mean a reduction of
1/4a interest to investors such as St .Croix County. Loney sent a
letter to Patricia Lipton, Director of the Investment Board,
expressing concern over the loss and seeking answers to several
questions .
Presently the Wisconsin Retirement Fund stands at $30 billion with
$1 . 2 billion invested in the Investment Board pool . Committee
commended Loney on his letter to Lipton. Boche commented the
Investment Board has also made many good investments over the
years .
The 1995 Actual Expenditures vs.Budget will be distributed and
explained at the April County Board session as requested by Supr.
Herb Giese.
Vendina Machines: Loney checked with the State regarding vending
machines installed at the Hudson Tourist Center. The WI Statutes
call for operation of these machines by the Blind or Physically
Handicapped. The Hudson Center is not a viable location for
vending machines due to the many nearby fast food establishments.
County Clerk: Sue Nelson reported the rotation of county
newspapers as the official paper is completed. She recommended
continuing this policy. Motion by Oemichen, 2nd by Bradley to
approve the alphabetical rotation of county newspapers as the
official paper. Carried.
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Corporation Counsel: Permission for Corporation Counsel to Reject
Notice of Claim. Krizek recommended this be approved to help keep
within the 120 day time frame of answering a claim. Motion by
Oemichen, 2nd by Boche to transfer authority from the Finance
Committee to the Corporation Counsel for initial denial of claim
and any action reported at the next Finance meeting. Carried.
Greg Timmerman reported the rezoning denied to Anderson/Jones in
the Town of Warren is being challenged in court and he is preparing
the brief . The ARR, owners of the incinerator, are reorganizing
under bankruptcy rules .
Claims of Barry Hudnall and Robert Baker® Corporation Counsel will
take action on these claims as per previous approval .
Dog Damage Claim: Clerk Nelson reported a cow owned by David and
Roger Goodrich had been killed by dogs . The Rural Insurance
Company paid Goodrichs $1050 for the loss . The Goodrichs were
seeking the $500 deductible and the insurance company requested
payment of $1050 . Corporation Counsel advised Rural Insurance has
no standing to make this request as the County only reimburses
people for losses not covered by insurance.
Motion by Boche, 2nd by Oemichen to pay David and Roger Goodrich
$250 from the Dog fund. Carried. Motion by Boche, 2nd by
O' Connell to deny payment of $1050 to Rural Insurance. Carried.
Personnel Report: Bradley commended Ron Kiesler, Coordinator of
the Community Support program, for the re-organization plan he
presented at the last Personnel Committee meeting. This plan
reduces staff for a savings of up to $17, 000 . The Committee will
review the PTO policy at their next meeting.
Commuter Services: O' Connell noted the Computer Advisory Long
Range Plan will be presented at the May Finance meeting.
Clerk of Court: Lori Meyer said 129 cases of delinquent fines and
fees totaling $16, 102 had been given to Transworld. Letters had
been sent recently so no report on collections is available. Meyer
explained her long counter area located across from the Courtrooms
is disruptive to office employees . She is working with maintenance
and Swartz office equipment. It was suggested Meyer use temporary
measures to shut off half the counter area and to continue to
pursue options . The Whites Company from Ohio is working on Clerk
of Court files for the State KIDS project .
Moti6n�o adjourn by O' Connell . Meeting adjourned at 11 : 35 a.m.
Tom
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