AGENDA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Granicus

AGENDA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

May 1, 2018 5:00 PM

County Board Room-Government Center

1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - REV. DAVID HAAG, HARVESTTIME

CHURCH, HUDSON

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

OATH OF OFFICE - ST. CROIX COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA

(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)

1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

1. March 6, 2018 5:00 PM

2. Date of Next Meeting - June 5, 2018 5:00 PM

3. Rezonings - none

4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations - none

PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS

1. Recognition of Departing County Supervisors

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

1. Election of Officers - Chair and Vice Chair

APPOINTMENTS

1. County Administrator Appointments of County Board Members to Health and Human

Services Board followed by County Board Confirmation

2. County Administrator Appointments to Council on Aging and Disabilities

ELECTION OF STANDING COMMITTEES

1. Election to Determine Standing Committee Order for Populating

2. Election of Standing Committees

REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

March 6, 2018 5:00 PM

County Board Room-Government Center

1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE- INVOCATION BY TIM SACKETT,

TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived

Ryan S. Sicard St. Croix County Supervisor Absent

Chris Matter St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Absent

Tammy Moothedan St. Croix County Supervisor Absent

Scott Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Present

Roger Larson St. Croix County Chair Present

Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Scottie Ard St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Supervisor Absent

David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present

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Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present

Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present

William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present

PUBLIC COMMENT

Ben Fox, Town of Troy regarding parcel split between the City of River Falls and Town of Troy

CONSENT AGENDA

(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor

SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor

AYES: Chris Matter, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg,

Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel

Hansen, Scottie Ard, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy

Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried, William Peavey

ABSENT: Ryan S. Sicard, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Andy Brinkman

1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

1. February 8, 2018 9:00 AM

2. Date of Next Meeting - April 10, 2018 9:00 a.m. and April 17, 2018 9:00 a.m.

3. Rezonings - none

PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS

1. Recognition of Finance Director Bob Mittet

County Administrator Patrick Thompson recognized Finance Director Bob Mittet who is

retiring at the end of March. Mittet expressed his appreciation. Applause.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

APPOINTMENTS

1. Appointment of Child Support Administrator - Lisa Plunkett

Thompson recommended the appointment of Lisa Plunkett as the new Child Support

Administrator. Thompson reported Plunkett has 12 years of service with the St. Croix

County Child Support department. The appointment will be effective March 21, 2018.

Thompson thanked Chad Wolske for his four years of leadership in the Child Support

Department.

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair

SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor






ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS

1. Corporation Counsel Annual Department Report - Scott Cox

Report by Corporation Counsel Scott Cox.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

2. Human Resources Annual Department Report - Tarra Davies-Fox

Report by Human Resources Director Tarra Davies-Fox.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

3. Administration Annual Department Report - Patrick Thompson

Report by County Administrator Patrick Thompson.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

1. Financial Reports

Thompson reviewed the financial reports. Supr. Sjoberg requested the Capital Improvement

Project (CIP) report. Mittet explained CIP report is unavailable and they are working on

generating the report in the new financial system.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

BUSINESS

1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 42 - Human Health Hazards - of the St. Croix County

Code of Ordinances

Supr. Babbitt explained updates were made to Chapter 42 regarding Human Health Hazards

per the request of Supr. Peavey. Discussion regarding abandoned inoperable vehicle parts.

Supr. Peavey indicated the intent was to allow machinery parts to be used in the normal

course of the farming operation. Cox explained when the land stops being used for

agricultural purposes then this exception no longer applies. There is no other cut off other

than qualified by farming operations. Supr. Sjoberg indicated in the event of a sale it would

be dealt with in the purchase agreement. Discussion regarding dilapidated buildings which

are structurally unsafe. Cox reported this ordinance is enforced by Public Health in Health

and Human Services and there could be other ordinances in effect. If there is a complaint,

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Public Health could work with the town, and towns may have separate authority to placard

and demolish a building. Public Health would work in the confines of the county ordinance.

RESULT: ENACTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor

SECONDER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor






2. Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials - Sheriff and Clerk of Courts

Thompson recommended the compensation rates for Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court

noting the rates must be set befor nomination papers are circulated for these positions.

Thompson explained statewide rates, fourteen McGrath comparable counties and internal

positions were reviewed. The recommendation includes a rate increase of 6.5% and an

annual 2% increase.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor

SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor






3. Resolution Amending Rules and Bylaws

Supr. Achterhof questioned striking the language regarding the County Board Chair reading

public comments for those not wishing to speak. Supr. Ard stated there is a way to have

someone's statement read to this body, by way of another person, letters to the editor, the

internet or emails to County Board Supervisors.

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MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor

SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor






4. Resolution Approving County Administrator Goals Report, Establishing Rating Period

and Consideration of Incentive Compensation

Supr. Sjoberg explained each of the goals set by the County Board were responded to by the

County Administrator. Supr. Sjoberg further explained the evaluation process which

included Chair Larson and indicated the evaluation form contained six different areas of

performance and were graded on a scale of 1.25, 2.5, 3.75 and 5. Supr. Sjoberg reviewed

each area of performance, provided an example in each area and the grade. Total grade was

determined to be 3.125.

Supr. Sjoberg explained since 2013, the County Administrator's base salary has been

$160,000. Supr. Sjoberg indicated there was an incentive bonus previously awarded and

there is an allowance in this budget for an incentive bonus. The Administration Committee

endorsed the recommendation of a $2,000 bonus which equals 1.25% which is a one-time

bonus. Supr. Sjoberg recognized County Administrator's superior performance.

Supr. Nelson asked if this is a one time bonus and what will happen next year. Supr. Nelson

stated goals and objectives should be part of the compensation package. Supr. Sjoberg

explained the employment contract includes verbiage for incentive compensation.


MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor

SECONDER: Shaela Leibfried, Supervisor






REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thompson stated the Highway Facility groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for March 29th at

11:00 a.m. at Baldwin site.

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The employee recognition dinner is scheduled for March 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the West Wind Supper

Club in River Falls and is open to county board members.

Supr. Sjoberg stated the County Administrator deserves applause.

Supr. Ostness thanked the Highway Department for their diligent work in clearing roads throughout

this winter season.

Supr. Babbitt expressed his appreciation in the opportunity to work with all the board members

noting most members have opposition in the upcoming election.

ADJOURNMENT

6:16 p.m.

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COVER MEMO

TO: County Board of Supervisors

FROM: Patrick Thompson, County Administrator

Cindy Campbell, County Clerk, County Clerk

DATE: May 1, 2018

AGENDA ITEM: Election of Officers - Chair and Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Chair appoints two tellers for election of officers

Chair-pro-tem appointed will announce that the next order of business will be the election of the County

Board Chairman for a 2-year term (per Wisconsin Statutes 59.12)

Chair-pro-tem will call for nominations from the floor

Nominees will address Board by responding to questions in Rules and Bylaws Article Two. A.

Voting will be by secret ballot

Upon the election of the County Board Chair, who will take the chair at this time, the Vice-Chair will be

elected

ARTICLE TWO

OFFICERS

Section A. Officers; Election. The officers of the County Board shall consist of a Chair and a

Vice-Chair. Both officers shall be elected by the County Board by secret ballot at the County

Board’s first meeting following the spring election in April. A candidate for either office shall be

nominated by another Supervisor. At the close of nominations each nominee for Chair shall

address the County Board by responding to the following questions:

1. As County Board Chair, what will be your major objectives and priorities?

2. If you are elected, are there things you will try to change or do differently as County Board

Chair?

3. How would you describe the style you will use in working with your fellow Supervisors,

County committees, County Administrator and other staff?

If no candidate receives a majority on the first vote, a second vote will be taken on the three

nominees receiving the most votes. If no nominee receives a majority on the second vote, a third

vote will be taken on the two nominees with the most votes.

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Section B. Term. The term of office for the Chair and the Vice-Chair shall be two years from the

April election.

Powers and Duties of the County Board Chair and Vice-Chair are detailed in the Rules and

Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors.

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COVER MEMO




DATE: May 1, 2018

AGENDA ITEM: County Administrator Appointments of County Board Members to Health

and Human Services Board followed by County Board Confirmation

______________________________________________________________________________


Article Four - County Board Standing Committees

Section B. Populating Standing Committees.

1. Appointed

a. Members of the Health and Human Services Board shall be appointed by the County

Administrator and confirmed by the County Board at the organizational meeting in April of even

numbered years following the spring election pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 46.23(4)(b)2.

Mid-term vacancies shall be appointed by the County Administrator subject to County Board

confirmation. Citizen members are appointed by the County Administrator to the Health and

Human Services Board pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 251.03.

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COVER MEMO




DATE: May 1, 2018

AGENDA ITEM: Election to Determine Standing Committee Order for Populating

______________________________________________________________________________


Article Four - County Board Standing Committees Section B. Populating Standing Committees. Except upon removal under Article One F. 3. b.,

each Supervisor shall be appointed or elected to at least one Standing Committee as the case may

be but shall not serve on more than two. No Supervisor shall be the chair of more than one

Standing Committee.

2. Elected

a. Members of the Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary

and Transportation Committees shall be elected immediately after County Board confirmation of

the County Administrator’s appointments to the Health and Human Services Board. Elected

Standing Committees are populated in order determined by election at the County Board

organizational meeting.

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COVER MEMO




DATE: May 1, 2018

AGENDA ITEM: Election of Standing Committees

______________________________________________________________________________


Article Four - County Board Standing Committees Section B. Populating Standing Committees. Except upon removal under Article One F. 3. b.,

each Supervisor shall be appointed or elected to at least one Standing Committee as the case may

be but shall not serve on more than two. No Supervisor shall be the chair of more than one

Standing Committee.

2. Elected

a. Members of the Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary

and Transportation Committees shall be elected immediately after County Board confirmation of

the County Administrator’s appointments to the Health and Human Services Board. Elected

Standing Committees are populated in order determined by election at the County Board

organizational meeting.

1. The County Clerk shall appoint three election tellers who shall assist the County Clerk in the

tabulation of results.

2. Nominations shall be made by County Board members and shall be prominently displayed.

3. The County Clerk shall immediately prepare written ballots with the names of candidates in

alphabetical order.

4. When ballots have been prepared the Clerk shall call the roll and one ballot shall be delivered

to each County Board member present.

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5. County Board members shall vote for as many nominated candidates as there are positions to

be filled. Nominees shall only receive one vote per ballot. Write-in votes are not allowed.

6. Each County Board member shall sign and indicate his/her district number on the ballot.

Ballots must be signed to be valid.

7. Candidates receiving a majority vote of the number of County Board members present shall be

declared elected. Should no one receive a majority vote, the person receiving the lowest number

of votes shall be dropped from the ballot. The Clerk shall deliver one ballot to each County

Board member present, repeating if necessary, until all positions are filled. In case of a tie vote,

the successful candidate shall be determined by lot at the discretion of the County Clerk. If the

number of candidates receiving a majority vote of County Board members present exceeds the

number of positions to be filled, any person not receiving a majority vote shall be dropped from

the ballot. The Clerk shall again deliver one ballot to each County Board member with only

those receiving a majority vote remaining on the ballot. The person receiving the lowest number

of votes shall be dropped from the ballot each succeeding ballot until the number of candidates

receiving a majority vote equals the number of positions to be filled.

8. A ballot marked with more or less than the required number of votes, shall be considered

improperly marked and discarded.

9. If a County Board member makes a mistake on his/her ballot, a second ballot shall be issued.

A maximum of three ballots shall be issued per vote.

10. This process is repeated until all elected committee positions are filled.

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