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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor
SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, 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
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.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor
SECONDER: Shaela Leibfried, 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
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
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Patrick Thompson, County Administrator
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk, County Clerk
DATE: May 1, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: County Administrator Appointments of County Board Members to Health
and Human Services Board followed by County Board Confirmation
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Patrick Thompson, County Administrator
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk, County Clerk
DATE: May 1, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Election to Determine Standing Committee Order for Populating
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Patrick Thompson, County Administrator
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk, County Clerk
DATE: May 1, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Election of Standing Committees
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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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