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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd Jan 21 20141 Grant County Board of Supervisors January 21, 2014 The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 264 on second floor of the Administration Building, Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the December 17, 2013 meeting. Chair Larry Wolf called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Verification of compliance with the open meeting law was a notice in the Herald Independent stating the date, time and place of the County Board Meeting and posted in two public posting locations and the county website verified by Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk. Roll Call, January 21, 2014 Present Absent Excused Carol Beals X John Beinborn X Roger Guthrie X Dale Hood X Lester Jantzen X Robert Keeney X Vern Lewison X Vincent Loeffelholz X Grant Loy X Dwight Nelson X John Patcle X Gary Ranum X Robert Scallon X Patrick Schroeder X Donald Splinter X Mark Stead X Larry Wolf X The Clerk took the roll call resulting in 17 present. Therefore a quorum was present. Agenda: Lester Jantzen, seconded by John Beinborn made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Minutes: Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Vern Lewison made a motion to approve the minutes with the four corrections; page 7 Courthouse Restoration Timeline Progression change the word “presented to the committee” to “presented to the Board”; page 8 Law Enforcement Robert Scallon change the word “for” to “from”; page 8 Continuus, Gary Ranum change the wording from “using their profits” to “using their reserve”; page 9 Zoning/Sanitation change the date from January 19 to December 19. Motion carried with changes. Communications: Larry Wolf, Chair circulated to the Board a letter from relatives of a previous Orchard Manor resident commending the service provided. Appointments: None Employee Recognition: None 2 Presentation Insite Consulting Architects: Stephen E. Mar-Pohl handed out the Courthouse Restoration Project General Notes that will be distributed to all interested Masonry Company’s who submit a bid on the Courthouse Project. The information states the responsibilities expected of the Contractor who would receive the bid. The project will have to meet requirements set forth by the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for the restoration and preservation of Historic Structures. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Building Code latest Edition. Stephen answered questions from the Board members regarding the scope of the work that will be done; showing the Board pictures of the damaged areas and explaining the methods that will be used to accomplish what he stated was a “Full on Restoration” not just tuck pointing the building. He stated that Insite would recommend some landscaping issues such as moving the sidewalk away from the courthouse and planting shrubbery that will help soak up excessive moisture. Stephen stated that Insite would periodically monitor how the Courthouse was doing up to three years after they have completed the restoration to insure that the improvements worked. Patrick Schroeder asked if there would be any unforeseen expenses, who would be responsible for those costs. Stephen stated that there is a clause in the contract based on a percentage if something major did come up, otherwise; there is some flexibility in the budgeted amount that Insite can make necessary changes to accommodate any unforeseen major added expenses. The Chamber of Commerce in Lancaster had some concerns about their summer events that in the past had been staged on the Courthouse Lawn. Steve Mar-Pohl stated that if he had the dates of the events he would make sure those areas would be available for their use. Robert Keeney asked if the county was on budget in regard to this project, Steve stated that yes everything is on track and within budget. Presentation Emergency Management: Steve Braun, Emergency Director gave a short presentation on the role Emergency Management plays in Grant County. Department Mission: The Office of Emergency Management is the coordinating agency for emergency response and disaster preparedness activities within Grant County. Emergency Management works with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure that our communities are prepared to respond to all types of emergencies, whether natural or manmade. Emergency Management is responsible for developing programs and emergency operation capabilities to prevent disasters if possible; reducing the vulnerability of residents to any disaster that cannot be prevented; establishing capabilities for protecting citizens from the effects of emergencies and disasters; responding effectively to the actual occurrence of disasters; and providing for recovery in the aftermath of any emergency involving extensive damage or other debilitating influence on the normal pattern of life within the community. Guiding Principles for Emergency Management: Committed to serve the citizens of Grant County before, during, and after a disaster or emergency. The priorities for responding to emergency conditions are: 1) saving lives; 2) preserving public health and safety; 3) protecting property; and 4) preserving the environment. The primary responsibility for emergency management and response resides at the local government level. Emergency Management responds to and supports local government through established procedures and protocols. 3 Committed to the task of effectively coordinating county agencies and local resources in response to an emergency or disaster. This includes mobilizing support and rendering aid to other communities/counties when possible and when requested. This commitment is viewed as an extension of our mission. Committed to serving as an advocate for local governments impacted by disasters to ensure that state and federal funding and support is provided in an efficient and timely manner during recovery operations. Agency Goals: Emergency Preparedness--to ensure efficient, effective, and integrated response to potential and/or actual emergencies and disasters by developing response capabilities, providing for immediate and sustained response operations, and enabling a smooth transition into long term recovery. Warning--to provide for the rapid assessment and timely notification of predictions, forecasts, and/or warnings of potential and/or actual emergencies or disasters in order to maximize protective actions, emergency preparedness, and to enhance response effectiveness. Emergency Response--to provide for timely, effective, efficient, and coordinated government response to potential and/or actual emergencies and disasters through the use of the National Incident Management System. Recovery--to provide for: an efficient, integrated, and comprehensive transition process from response to recovery operations; effective disaster assistance to impacted individuals, businesses, and public agencies; long-term reconstruction activities; and mitigation initiatives. Training and Exercises--to ensure that emergency responders, community officials, and other emergency preparedness partners within Grant County receive comprehensive and relevant skill development through training and exercises in emergency management, public awareness programs, and professional job-specific training. Hazard Mitigation--to support and assist county and local government and the private sector to integrate hazard identification, risk assessment, risk management, and prevention into a comprehensive approach to hazard mitigation. Also, to maximize the effective use of available public and private resources devoted to hazard mitigation. Gary Ranum brought up the possibility of looking into flooding mitigation dams that had been constructed back in the fifties in the Boscobel area were Grant County had flooding in 2013; maybe they should be looked into and possibly clean out the silt buildup in them. A lot of money was spent back at that time to help cut down on the flooding, maybe they need to be addressed with FEMA. Steve stated that certainly could be looked into for a future project. Steve stated that the Potosi area has these dams also, and they have already looked into that possibility. Steve stated that Grant County has to have a Mitigation Plan in place in order to receive any funding, all but a hand full of Townships have them in place at this time. Grants: Amy Olson, Fair Secretary asked approval for a grant from the Dubuque Racing Association. The Grant amount is $2880.48 for 2 defibrillators and 2 first aid kits (one of each going in the Eckstein Building and one for Livestock Barn). No match to the county is needed. John Patcle, seconded by Patrick Schroeder made a motion to approve this grant for the Fair. Motion carried. 4 Grant County Grievance Policy Revision: Joyce Roling, Personnel Director presented the revised grievance policy to the Board for their approval. Gary Ranum, seconded by Don Splinter made a motion to approve the revised grievance polity for Grant County. Motion carried. Resolution: Lynda Schweikert, Land and Water Conservation/Sanitation Director presented a resolution for approval from the Board. Lynda stated that it was unanimous throughout all the counties in Wisconsin to oppose SB-349. Roger Guthrie, seconded by Robert Scallon, made a motion to approve Resolution 49-12 opposing SB- 349. Motion carried. Resolution #: 49-12 To: The Honorable Members of the Grant County Board of Supervisors RE: OPPOSITION TO SB-349 LIMITING LOCAL CONTROL REGARDING NONMETALLIC MINING, AIR AND WATER QUALITY, AND HIGHWAY DAMAGE AND USE CONTRACTS WHEREAS, the expansion of industrial sand mining and processing in south western Wisconsin raises significant local public health, economic, environmental, and quality of life issues; and, WHEREAS, SB-349 has been introduced in the Wisconsin legislative to restrict local governmental authority to regulate nonmetallic mining and to limit certain governmental powers; and, WHEREAS, this Bill prohibits local governmental units from imposing restrictions related to water or air quality and water quantity; requiring monitoring of water or air quality and water quantity; establishing or enforcing a standard of air or water quality; or issuing permits related to water or air quality and water quantity; and, WHEREAS, the Bill removes the power of a county to administer an air pollution control program with requirements that are consistent with or stricter than those in relevant state law; and, WHEREAS, the Bill prohibits a county from enacting or enforcing a nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance that requires an operator to obtain a permit other than a reclamation permit, includes a standard of air or water quality, or is more restrictive than Wisconsin DNR standards; and, WHEREAS, this Bill prohibits counties from imposing any fee or other charge on a highway user for damage to highways caused by the highway user unless the county has entered into a contract with a highway user to reimburse the municipality or county for the cost of repairs to a highway that meets certain specific requirements, including a requirement that the proportion of damages caused specifically by the highway user must be determined by an engineer selected by the user and the county and paid equally by the user and county; and, WHEREAS, the health, safety, economic, environmental, and quality of life impacts of these operations are primarily issues of local concern. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Grant County Board does hereby support local control of nonmetallic mining, and opposes SB-349 and any state legislation that would preempt the ability of towns and counties to craft their own regulations tailored to their individual circumstances. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Walker, Senator Schultz, Representative Tranel, Wisconsin DNR Secretary Stepp, and the Wisconsin Counties Association. 5 Date: December 19, 2013 approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. /s/ Lester Jantzen, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE CHAIR Adopted by the Grant County Board this 21st Day of January, 2014 /s/ Larry Wolf, County Chair /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard do attest that Resolution 49-12 opposing SB-349 was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on January 21, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk Rezoning Amendments: A motion was made by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Patrick Schroeder to dispense of the reading of the amendments. Motion carried. Both Rezoning Amendments were approved by the Paris Town Board, Wingville Town Board and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Motion was made by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Dwight Nelson to pass this Zoning Amendment for Leila Maring Est. in the Township of Paris. Motion passed. 484th AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE December 19, 2013 Leila Maring Est. WHEREAS, a petition for map amendment was filed and a public hearing was held by the Grant County Zoning & Sanitation Committee, meeting the requirements of Chapter 59.69. WHEREAS, a proof of publication and giving notice to Paris Township Clerk of such hearing is attached to this document. WHEREAS, the Zoning & Sanitation Committee now recommends to the Board of Supervisors of Grant County the adoption of this map amendment. THEREFORE, the Grant County Board of Supervisors does ordain as follows. That the Zoning District Map for the Township of Paris will be amended to include the following described land as Agriculture A-2. Located in the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼), and the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 21 T2N R2W of Paris Township. Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 21; Thence N 00°37'05" W 1,325.51' along the West line of the Southwest One-Quarter of said Section 21; Thence N 89°51'23" E 1,328.70' along the North line of the Southwest One-Quarter of the Southwest One-Quarter of said Section 21 to the point of beginning also being the Northeast comer of the Southwest One-Quarter of the Southwest One-Quarter of Said section 21; Thence S 89°51'23" W 123.75' along said North line of the Southwest One-Quarter of the Southwest One-Quarter of Section 21; Thence N 22"04'09" E 320.80' to the East line of the Northwest One-Quarter of the Southwest One- Quarter of said Section 21; Thence N 00°37' 15" W 62.59' along said East line of the Northwest One-Quarter of the Southwest One- Quarter of said Section 21 to the centerline of Indian Creek Road; 6 Thence 129.34' along said centerline on an arc of a curve to the right containing a radius of 1,183.62', an interior angle of 06"15'40", and a chord bearing and distance of N 28°24'33" E 129.28'; Thence N 31°32'22" E 90.92' along said centerline of Indian Creek Road; Thence 252.42' along said centerline on an arc of a curve to the left containing a radius of 1,444.87', an interior angle of 10°00'35", and a chord bearing and distance of N 26°32'05" E 252. 1O'; Thence N 21°31'47" E 95.85' along said centerline of Indian Creek Road; Thence 306.54' along said centerline on an arc of a curve to the right containing a radius of 354.87', an interior angle of 49"29'34", and a chord bearing and distance of N 46°16'34" E 297.10'; Thence S 00°05'47" W 1,211.64'; Thence N 82°50'51" W 468.39' to the East line of the Southwest One-Quarter of the Southwest One- Quarter; Thence N 00"37' 15" W 82.50' to the Point of Beginning and being subject to any and all easements of record and/or usage. This parcel containing 10.00 acres, more or less, and being subject to any and all easement of recorded right-of-way. The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing map amendment to the Grant County Zoning Ordinance was adopted on the 21st day of January 2014. /s/ Larry Wolf, County Board Chairman /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard do attest that Zoning Amendment #484 for Leila Maring Est., Paris Township was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on January 21, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk Motion was made by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen to pass the Zoning Amendment for Mike and Deb Moen in the Township of Wingville. Motion passed. 485h AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE December 19, 2013 Moen, Mike & Deb WHEREAS, a petition for map amendment was filed and a public hearing was held by the Grant County Zoning & Sanitation Committee, meeting the requirements of Chapter 59.69. WHEREAS, a proof of publication and giving notice to Wingville Township Clerk of such hearing is attached to this document. WHEREAS, the Zoning & Sanitation Committee now recommends to the Board of Supervisors of Grant County the adoption of this map amendment. THEREFORE, the Grant County Board of Supervisors does ordain as follows. That the Zoning District Map for the Township of Wingville will be amended to include the following described land as Agriculture A- 2. Part of the Northeast quarter (NE ¼) of the Southwest quarter SW ¼) and of the Northwest quarter NW ¼) of the Southeast quarter (SE ¼) of Section 4 T6N R1W in Wingville Township. Commencing at the South quarter corner of Section 4; Thence N 0º13’19” E 1316.39’ to a #6 rebar at the Southeast corner of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ and the point of beginning; Thence S89º 58’ 02” W along the South line thereof, 41.94’ to a 1 ¼” pipe; 7 Thence N 14º 13’ 57” W, 90.17’ to a 1 ¼” pipe; Thence N 70º 53’ 53” E, 151.99’ to a 1 ¼” pipe; Thence N 29º 57’ 33” E, 123.19’ to a 1 ¼” pipe; Thence N 75º 45’ 25” E through to a 1 ¼’ pipe, 297.98’ to a mag nail on the center line of Crow Valley Road; Thence S 22º 25’ 26” E along said center line, 343.44’ to a #6 rebar on the South line of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ ; Thence N 89º 58’ 05”W 560.99’ to the point of beginning. This parcel containing 2.95 acres (128,726 sp. ft.), more or less, and is subject to any and all easements and rights-of-way of record and/or usage, including but not limited to the Easterly 33’ of Crow Valley Road. The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing map amendment to the Grant County Zoning Ordinance was adopted on the 21st day of January 2014. /s/ Larry Wolf, County Board Chairman /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard do attest that Zoning Amendment #485 for Mike and Deb Moen, Leila Maring Est., Wingville Township was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on January 21, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk Livestock Claims: John Patcle submitted the dog claims from the Lancaster Vet Clinic for November and December 2013 for $288.00. The claim was approved by the Ag and Extension committee. John Patcle, seconded by Roger Guthrie, made a motion to approve the claim for the Lancaster Vet Clinic. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Economic, John Beinborn— GEDC has been asked to take over a micro loan program (similar to Revolving Loan process). Monday 27th of January there will be an Economic Tourism Resource meeting at 3:30 p.m. to discuss grant applicants, at 5:00 p.m. there will be a tour at the Antique and Restoration Store in Cuba City and then 6:00 p.m. will meet at the Elmo Club. Platteville Dicks Bakery has been sold to Gluten Free Flour Mill Company. LLC, Mark Stead—They are working on combining the committees for Sanitation/Zoning and Land Conservation in the reorganization process. Land Conservation is selling their trees. Lynda Schweikert has finished combining the web sites for Land and Water and Sanitation/Zoning. Ag and Extension/Fair, John Patcle—finalizing preparations for the 2014 County Fair, just returned from the 2014 Fair Convention. Highway—hired a new person to fill a vacant position for General Labor Position, Recommended another ATV trail through Town of Bloomington Cty A and BB. Orchard Manor, Robert Keeney—No meeting in January, Orchard Manor fairly full at this time, Employee Appreciation Supper will be held next week. Law Enforcement, Robert Scallon—Nothing to report. Tours will be planned for the Jail and Emergency Management in April. River Rail Transit Commission—Robert was unable to attend the last meeting, Jefferson County has now signed on to join the Commission. 8 Hidden Valley, Grant Loy—Hidden Valley maps are ready to be distributed, 5000 are available. Continuus, Gary Ranum—No meeting in January. ADRC, Dale Hood—In the process of hiring three new meal site managers. Health, Dwight Nelson –No meeting held in January, February 25 next meeting. Social Services, Carol Beals—no meeting held in January. Carol asked that Nate Dreckman give the Board information on some up coming informational meetings on heroine usage in the County. Nate Dreckman invited the Board Members to attend an informational session on Heroine: Not Just A Big City Problem. This is one of a series of session that will be held in the area to help get the information out to the public on the growing problem from heroine abuse and the problem it has begun to cause in Grant County. The first session will be held February 6, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Southwest Technical College Cafeteria. The presenters will be Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa- Grant Drug Task Force and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department. Larry Wolf reiterated how serious this issue is in Grant County. He feels we should do all we can to help get the word to the public regarding this growing issue with heroine abuse among our young adults. Veteran, Lester Jantzen—Tim Murphy, Veteran Service Officer will be working with neighboring counties on a Veteran’s Benefit Fair held at Southwest Technical College on March 22. Tim will be participating in ADRC’s Health Insurance Market Place. The 30th of January will be the next meeting. Zoning/Sanitation will be meeting on January 30th at 9:00 a.m. Public Property/IT, Vince Loeffelholz— there was no meeting held in January. Public Comment: None Adjournment: Robert Scallon, seconded by John Beinborn made a motion to adjourn the meeting pursuant to the next meeting on February 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.