PIERCE COUNTY: 11/13/12 Board Meeting Minutes

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Tuesday - November 13, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.

MINUTES

Meeting called to order by Chairman Jeff Holst at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Room at the Pierce County Courthouse. A quorum was established with roll call by County Clerk Jamie Feuerhelm with 17 supervisors present. Also attending were Corporation Counsel Brad Lawrence, Administrative Coordinator Jo Ann Miller, Public Health Director Sue Galoff, PH Business Manager Becky Johnson, PH Environment Specialist Michelle Williams, Finance Director Julie Brickner, Sheriff Nancy Hove, Chief Deputy Sheriff Jason Matthys, Medical Examiner Sue Dzubay, Highway Commissioner Chad Johnson, PCEDC Bill Warner, Human Services Director Ron Schmidt, HS Operations Manager Tami Billeter, & Jason Schulte – Press.

Motion by J. Kosin/M. Kahlow to adopt the agenda as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Supervisor G. Place.

Public Comment on Issues Not Related to Agenda Items: None.

Proclamation for former Human Services Administrative Assistant Deb Wright read by Clerk J. Feuerhelm thanking & commending her for over 35 years of service to Pierce County.

Proclamation for former Highway Dept. Paving Foreman Gary Anderson read by Clerk J. Feuerhelm thanking & commending him for over 39 years of service to Pierce County.

Public Hearing on 2013 Budget: Chairman J. Holst opened the public hearing on 2013 budget at 9:05 a.m. He then called for questions or comments; none received. Motion by M. Kahlow/J. Ross to close the public meeting at 9:06 a.m.; motion carried unanimously.

Strategic Planning: A/C J. Miller discussed the next steps to take in the strategic planning process. Speakers have been identified & the Board was asked if they would prefer two or three sessions. Consensus among Board members was for three sessions. Motion by R. Bartels/M. Pittman to proceed with the plan & schedule sessions; motion carried unanimously.

** All legislation may be adopted on a first reading pursuant to §4-4 and §4-43 of the County Board Rules. **

RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION

Res. 12-24 Care of Soldier’s Graves. First reading by Clerk J. Feuerhelm. Motion by M. Pittman/J. Kosin to approve Resolution 12-24 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-25 Claims for Listing Dogs. First reading by Clerk J. Feuerhelm. Motion by J. Ross/R. Wood to approve Resolution 12-25 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-26 To Implement a Health and Wellness Incentive Program. Motion by C. Bjork/R. Bartels to suspend the rules & waive reading of resolution; motion carried unanimously. A/C J. Miller explained some of the details about the plan which would allow employees to be covered for fitness programs & fees with the thought that those participating would be a lighter health risk, thus fewer medical claims. Motion by M. Kahlow/D. Bergseng to approve Resolution 12-26 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-27 Authorization to use Jail Maintenance Funds to Pay for Assessment/Study for Remodeling Current Jail Facility. First reading by Clerk J. Feuerhelm. Motion by J. Ross/S. Bjork to approve Resolution 12-27 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-28 Authorize Participation in the Northwest Wisconsin Regional Medical Examiner Mutual Aid Compact. First reading by Clerk J. Feuerhelm. Motion by C. Bjork/R. Wood to approve Resolution 12-28 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-29 Resolution Authorizing the Borrowing Not to Exceed $7,000,000 and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes. First reading by Clerk J. Feuerhelm. Hwy. Commissioner C. Johnson explained to the Board the road & bridge projects proposed for this bond. He indicated that the County, because of budget restraints over a number of years, was substantially behind schedule in the repair/replacement of some its roads & bridges. Supervisor R. Bartels commented that state aid for these types of projects is only likely to go down in coming years & that he would rather see a gas tax increase as opposed to adding to County tax roll but that option is not available to counties. Motion by L. Peterson/R. Bartels to approve Resolution 12-29 as presented; motion carried by roll call vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-30 Resolution Designating Official Authorized to Declare Official Intent Under Reimbursement Bond Regulations. First reading by Clerk J. Feuerhelm. Motion by C. Bjork/R. Bartels to approve Resolution 12-30 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-31 Amend Fees for Issuing Permits and Making Inspections and Investigations of Certain Types of Establishments. Motion by M. Kahlow/J. Ross to suspend the rules & waive reading of resolution; motion carried unanimously. PH Director S. Galoff explained changes to the fee structure. Motion by R. Bartels/R. Mercord to approve Resolution 12-31 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND CONSIDERATION

Res. 12-18 Authorize New Positions for 2013. Motion by M. Pittman/J. Ross to approve Resolution 12-18. Motion by D. Reis/M. Kahlow to amend the resolution to add the positions of Human Services Child Support Supervisor at a cost of $84,501; County allocation being $28,730. Also Human Services Social Services Aid from .8 FTE to 1.0 FTE at a cost/county allocation of $11,578. Motion to amend carried by voice vote with all in favor. Motion to approve Resolution 12-18 as amended carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-19 Approve 2013 Tax Levy and Budget. Motion by J. Ross/C. Bjork to approve Resolution 12-19 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-20 Authorizing Sale of County-Owned Property in the Town of Trenton. Motion by K. Snow/J. Ross to approve Resolution 12-20 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

Res. 12-21 Supporting Legislation Requiring Online-Only Retailers to Collect and Remit Wisconsin Sales Tax. Motion by M. Pittman/J. Kosin to approve Resolution 12-21 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with 14 in favor, & 3 opposed (J. Aubart, S. Bjork, & K. Snow).

Res. 12-22 Authorization to Use Jail Assessment Fund to Pay for Professional Consulting Services for Improvements to Jail – Plumbing Evaluation Study. Supervisor J. Ross explained that because of agenda item #12, Res. 12-27 Authorization to use Jail Maintenance Funds to Pay for Assessment/Study for Remodeling Current Jail Facility, being approved this resolution would not be needed at this time because the scope of work overlaps. Motion by J. Ross/M. Pittman to defer action indefinitely on Resolution 12-22; motion carried unanimously

Res. 12-23 Requesting Affiliation of the Pierce County Revolving Loan Fund with the Regional Business Fund, Inc. Motion by M. Pittman/D. Auckland to approve Resolution 12-23 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION

Ord. 12-10 Amend Chapter 184 of the Pierce County Code – Food Establishments and Public Accommodations to Establish Agent Status for the Department of Agriculture. Corp. Counsel B. Lawrence explained current situation with this ordinance, & that it will be reviewed by the State first, & brought back to the County Board thereafter.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND CONSIDERATION

Ord. 12-09 Amend Chapter 191 of the Pierce County Code – Sewage Disposal. Motion by G. Place/J. Kosin to approve Ordinance 12-09 as presented; motion carried by voice vote with all in favor.

ORDINANCE NO. 12-09

Amend Chapter 191 of the Pierce County Code–Sewage Disposal

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That Chapter 191 of the Pierce County Code is hereby revised as shown in the attached Exhibit A. (Due to the lengthiness of Exhibit A, you may view it at the Pierce County Courthouse or on the county website. www.co.pierce.wi.us)

SECTION 2: That the revised Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as required by law.

Dated this 23rd day of October, 2012.

APPOINTMENTS: None.

Future Agenda Items: None presented at this time.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m. by motion of M. Kahlow/ M. Pittman. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted by J. Feuerhelm, County Clerk

______________________________ (Pub. 12/19/12) WNAXLP

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