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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCty Bd June 17 20141 Grant County Board of Supervisors June 17, 2014 The Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 264 on second floor of the Administration Building, Lancaster, WI pursuant to the adjournment of the May 20, 2014 meeting. Robert Keeney, Chair 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, June 17, 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 Grant Loy X Dwight Nelson X John Patcle X Gary Ranum X Robert Scallon X Patrick Schroeder X Donald Splinter X Mark Stead X Daniel Timmerman X Larry Wolf X The Clerk took the roll call resulting in 16 present, 1 excused. John Beinborn had asked to be excused. Therefore a quorum was present. (John Beinborn arrived at 6:30 p.m., at 7:05 p.m. Carol Beals asked to be excused from the meeting.) Agenda: Robert Scallon, seconded by Dwight Nelson, made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Minutes: Vern Lewison, seconded by Patrick Schroeder, made a motion to approve the minutes of May 20, 2014 with the following change. On page 3 change the committee name to COP instead of CAP. Motion carried. Communications: Amy Olson, Fair Secretary gave the Board a short overview of events for the 2014 Fair. She supplied the Board Members with the promotional information for the 2014 Fair, August 13 – August 17. She asked them to start distributing the posters and brochures for the fair in their districts and also stated that the Fair Board was asking for volunteers to help in the grandstand area. If any of the board members could help, that would greatly be appreciated. 2 Robert Keeney, Chair stated that Cindy Polzin, from Governor Walker’s Office, had come for a tour of the county. Robert took her to see the Wright Block and Courthouse renovations in Lancaster, Potosi Brewery, to the City of Platteville to survey the recent tornado damages, and then to Muscoda to Scott Industries. Appointments: Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to approve the appointment of Larry Wolf as the ADRC Regional Representative for Grant County. Motion carried. Employee Recognition: None Grants: Jeff Kindrai, Health Department Director asked for approval for a Workplace Wellness TA grant for $25,000 for the period of September 1, 2014 to August 30, 2015. The grant will be used to provide technical assistance to help businesses who are interested in implementing workplace wellness programs. This would be a joint effort with Iowa and Grant Counties. Source of the Grant is the chronic disease preventions unit within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. In-kind contributions of time from both Grant and Iowa County Health Departments will be required; no cash match is actually required. Treatment Court Grant for 2013 – 2015. Judge Day presented the request for approval from the Board for the continued acceptance for the grant to expand the Treatment Court. The expected amount for Grant County would be $101,840 from the State, Attorney Generals Office with a $60,000 in-kind match from the county. The in-kind match would be a joint effort with Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development and Unified Counseling. The grant would be used for hiring treatment court coordinator, treatment services, consulting fees, supplies and administration costs. A motion was made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Roger Guthrie to approve the request for this continued grant for the Treatment Court. Motion carried. Financing for Courthouse Restoration Project: Nancy Scott, Finance Director presented the Executive Committee’s recommendation to the County Board. Due to concerns of the Corporation Counsel regarding arbitrage issues and the cost of obtaining an opinion from bond counsel, it was the recommendation of the Executive committee not to proceed with the bank note for the courthouse restoration project. A motion was made by Larry Wolf, seconded by Don Splinter, to move forward with the Courthouse Restoration Project by funding the remaining amount needed from the capital projects fund and if needed, the general fund, and borrow funds later if it becomes necessary. Motion carried with one nay vote by Patrick Schroeder. Resolution authorizing a new wage schedule to replace all former Union Schedules and one Non- Schedule: Joyce Roling, Personnel Director presented the new wage schedule that had been approved by the Executive Committee with one nay vote. Robert Keeney stated the goal was to create formality in the job descriptions and the county needed to start somewhere to establish one pay schedule combining all the union scales. Joyce reiterated that the wage scale the county would adopt needs to be affordable and sustainable for the county. After much discussion, the County Board took no action and recommended that this issue be sent back to the Executive Committee to discuss alternative options regarding a new wage schedule. 3 Reclassification/Reallocation Policy: Joyce Roling, Personnel Director stated that this policy had never been updated since the passing of Act 10; she asked for approval from the County Board to accept a revised version of the Reclassifcation and Reallocation Policy for Grant County. Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Lester Jantzen, made a motion to approve the revised 5.13 Reclassification/Reallocation Policy for Grant County as presented. Motion carried. Voluntary Leave Donation Policy Revision: Joyce Roling, Personnel Director presented the following changes in the Voluntary Leave Donation Policy. Procedure Section: Strike the wording, “department’s Governing Committee then the County’s Executive Committee” replace with “Department Head”. Donations Section: Strike the wording, “central payroll office” replace with “the Finance Office”. Mark Stead, seconded by Don Splinter, made a motion to approve the changes in the Voluntary Leave Donation Policy effective June 17, 2014. Motion carried Health Insurance Policy Clarification: Joyce Roling, Personnel Director presented the following changes in the Health Insurance Policy. Add the wording “(pro-rated for regular part-time employees)” in regard to the portion Grant County pays towards an employees Health Insurance premium. Larry Wolf, seconded by Gary Ranum, made a motion to approve the revision in the Health Insurance Policy effective June 17, 2014. Motion carried. Resolution: Robert Keeney, Chair presented the following Resolution to the Board. The Administrative Committee recommended passage of the resolution on June 9, 2014. Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Roger Guthrie made a motion to approve Resolution #03-14. Motion carried with one nay vote from Larry Wolf. RESOLUTION # 03-14 Opposing Actions By The Wisconsin State Legislature Which Abrogate or Significantly Modify or Decrease Local Authority and Control by Counties, Towns and Municipalities in Matters Related to the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of Residents. WHEREAS, in recent actions, the state legislature has processed bills and enacted laws which abrogate or significantly modify and decrease local control by counties, towns and municipalities over matters related to the health, safety, and well-being of residents, for example: Senate Bill (SB) 816/ Assembly Bill 632 (formerly SB 349/ AB 417), stripping local police powers and authority away from local governments in regard to regulation specifically of sand mining activities; Senate Bill (SB) 76/ Assembly Bill (AB) 126, which allows UW system campuses, technical colleges, and CESAs to establish charter schools independent of school districts, taking authority away from local school boards; 4 Senate Bill (SB) 71/ Assembly Bill (AB) 83, which limits regulation of wind energy systems by local governments; Assembly Bill (AB) 8, passed into law as 2013 WI Act 71, which prohibits a local government from establishing regulations for hunting with bow and arrow or crossbow within the jurisdiction of the local government, plus additional limitations; Senate Bill (SB 318), Assembly Bill (AB) 417, which requires the Milwaukee public Schools to sell vacant buildings to private school operators with priority as purchasers; Senate Bill (SB) 619, which would scrap the Common Core Standards, which have been accepted by and are being implemented by Wisconsin school districts, and would create a legislative panel to draw up core standards, thus removing authority from local school districts; and WHEREAS, this list is only representative rather than inclusive; and WHEREAS, the general intent of these bills and laws is to remove local authority over matters which are of central interest and importance to counties, towns and municipalities in their efforts to protect and enhance the health, safety and well-being of their residents, and such removal is not in the best interests of local authorities, the citizens or the state itself and is, in fact, to their detriment; and WHEREAS, the mission of Grant County is to “provide quality, innovative and cost effective services that safeguard and enhance the well-being of residents and resources.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grant County Board opposes any action by the Wisconsin State Government, specifically the Assembly, the Senate or the Governor, to remove, limit or otherwise impede the current authority of counties, towns, municipalities to safeguard and enhance the health, safety and well-being of residents, including the actions listed above or any similar actions begun or taken after the passage of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to Senator Schultz, Representative Tranel, and the chairs of the county boards of all Wisconsin counties, the Wisconsin Counties Association, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Towns Association. Recommended for Adoption by the Administrative Committee: June 9th, 2014 STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF GRANT /s/ Robert Keeney Larry Wolf /s/ Mark Stead /s/ John Patcle /s/ Robert Scallon /s/ Dale Hood /s/ Roger Guthrie ADOPTED: June 17, 2014 Grant County Board Chair: /s/ Robert C. Keeney, Date: June 17, 2014 Grant County Clerk: /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, June 17, 2014 5 ATTEST: I, Linda K. Gebhard, County Clerk in and for said county, do HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at the meeting held on June 17, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk Consideration and potential approval of contract concept for corporation counsel and authorization to proceed with negotiations: Attorney Andrew Phillips addressed the Board regarding hiring of a permanent Corporation Counsel for the county. Due to the unfortunate loss of the previous Corporation Counsel, Attorney Todd Infield, the county has been represented by Attorney Andrew Phillips and Attorney Benjamin Wood. Attorney Benjamin Wood has shown interest to become the permanent Corporation Counsel for Grant County. He would like to utilize the vacated office space in the Courthouse previously used by Grant County’s past Corporation Counsel and would like to employ one staff member as his employee to address day to day business. Attorney Andrew Phillips addressed his concerns regarding the needs of Grant County which entails many different issues. Attorney Wood may not be completely qualified to handle these issues until he has acquired some experience. Andrew stated that it may be to the best interest for Grant County to keep the services of P.B. PhillipsBorowski, S.C. to assist Attorney Wood until he would gain experience in County Government issues. There was no action taken on the issue, discussion only at this time. Comprehensive Plan Change: Lynda Schweikert, Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Director presented the following Plan change to the Board: Comprehensive Plan Change for D. Kopp: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Grant County Conference Room #266, 111 S. Jefferson St. Lancaster WI 53813 to hear comments on proposed changes to the Grant County’s Comprehensive Plan. The proposed changes would allow the use of certain property in South Lancaster Township in Section 31 as R-2 for a single family dwelling. The proposed ordinance incorporating any change in the plan, as well amendments to the comprehensive map as a result of said Ordinance are available for viewing at the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning Dept., 150 W Alona Ln. Lancaster WI 53813. Please contact our office at 608-723-6377 ext. 4 with any questions or to make arrangements to view the proposed ordinance or map. Any and all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. (Published: 5/7/14, 5/14/14, 5/21, 14, 5/28/14) Lester Jantzen, seconded by Dale Hood, made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Change for D. Kopp, South Lancaster Township. Motion carried. Lester Jantzen, seconded by Roger Guthrie, made a motion to dispense of the reading of the following Zoning Amendments. Motion carried. Zoning Amendments: Lynda Schweikert, Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Director presented the follow amendments to the Board, all have been approved by the respective Township Boards and the Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Committee: 6 486th AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE June 3, 2014 Haverland, Alverna 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 Tract 1: 59.73 ac to Industrial M-2, and TRACT 1 DESCRIPTION: Located in the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) and the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-six (26), and the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Two (2) North, Range Two (2) West of the 4th P.M., Grant County, Wisconsin, containing 59.73 acres, more or less, and being described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter (N 1/4) corner of said Section 26, said corner being the point of beginning; thence South 01° 10' 57" West 757.61 feet; thence South 12° 56' 12" West 182.96 feet to the Northeast corner of that property as described in Volume 769, Page 87 recorded as Document No. 584547, Grant County Registry; thence North 89° 56' 45" West 200.00 feet along the North line of said property described in Volume 769, Page 87 to the Northwest corner thereof; thence South 13° 09' 09" West 200.00 feet along the West line of said property described in Volume 769, Page 87 to the Southwest corner thereof; thence North 89° 56' 45" West 261.32 feet along the North line of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1040 recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 210 as Document No. 663679, Grant County Registry to the Northwest corner thereof; thence South 13° 09' 09" West 171.25 feet along the West line of Lot 1 of said Certified Survey Map No. 1040 to the Southwest corner thereof; thence North 89° 56' 45" West 720.76 feet along a line as described in Volume 695, Page 342 recorded as Document No. 551571, Grant County Registry; thence North 00° 15' 41" West 13.06 feet along the West line of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4); thence North 89° 56' 45" West 112.33 feet along a line as described in Volume 560, Page 723 recorded as Document No. 478563, Grant County Registry; thence North 56° 16' 24" West 257.88 feet; thence North 14° 19' 03" East 219.92 feet; thence North 69° 02' 03" West 1086.59 feet; thence thence North 29° 06' 26" East 205.20 feet along the Easterly Right of Way of Highway #151 as described in Volume 1039, Page 455 recorded as Document No. 671911, Grant County Registry; thence North 06° 54' 49" East 306.77 feet along said Right of Way; thence North 25° 06' 07" East 70.59 feet along said Right of Way to the North line of said Section 26; 7 thence South 89° 46' 12" East 2443.62 feet along the North line of said Section to the point of beginning. Tract being subject to any and all easements of record and/or usage. The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing map amendment to the Grant County Zoning Ordinance was adopted on the 17th day of June 2014. /s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chairman /s/ Linda Gebhard, County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Zoning Amendment #486 for Alverna Haverland, Paris Township was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on June 17, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk Motion was made by Patrick Schroeder, seconded by Roger Guthrie to approve the Zoning Amendment #486 for Alverna Haverland, Paris Township. Motion carried. 489th AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE May 6, 2014 Saylor, Chris & Lilias WHEREAS, a petition for map amendment was filed and a public hearing was held by the Grant County Planning and Zoning 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 Planning and Zoning 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 Commercial C-1. Parcel 1: Part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 7, T2N R2W as described as follows, Beginning at the intersection of the West side of the public highway known as Long Branch Road and the North section line of Section 18, T2N R2W of the 4th P.M. Grant County, Wisconsin; thence North 65 feet along said highway; thence West 12.68 rods; thence South 65 feet to the North line of said Section 18; thence east to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A parcel of land located in the Northwest part of the NW ¼ of Section 18 T2N R2W as described as follows, Beginning at a point on the West side of the public highway where the public highway and the North Section line intersect; thence West 12.68 rods along the said North Section line; thence South 12.68 rods on a line parallel with the said public highway; thence East 12.68 rods on a line parallel with the North Section line; thence North along said public highway to the place of beginning. This parcel containing 1.31ac acre more or less, and being subject to any and all easements of recorded and/or usage. 8 The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing map amendment to the Grant County Zoning Ordinance was adopted on the 17day of June 2104. /s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chairman /s/ Linda Gebhard, County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Zoning Amendment #489 for Chris and Lilias Saylor, Paris Township was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on June 17, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk Motion was made by John Beinborn, seconded by Dwight Nelson to approve the Zoning Amendment #489 for Chris and Lilias Saylor, Paris Township. Motion carried. 490th AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE June 3, 2014 Horner, Mary LE WHEREAS, a petition for map amendment was filed and a public hearing was held by the Grant County Planning and Zoning Committee, meeting the requirements of Chapter 59.69. WHEREAS, a proof of publication and giving notice to Potosi Township Clerk of such hearing is attached to this document. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning 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 Potosi will be amended to include the following described land as Residential R-2. Description Provided: Volume 399, Page 658, Doc No 398386, Grant County Registry All of that part of the Northwest quarter (NW1/4) of the Northeast quarter (NE ¼) of the Section 4 T2N R3W that lays North of the public highway, (known as Ridge Road), said tract hereby conveyed being in the Northwest Corner of said Forty and containing 1ac. more or less. Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southwest quarter (SW1/4) of the Southeast quarter (SE ¼) of Section 33 T3N R3W. thence North on the half section line five rods; thence East on a line parallel with the south line of said Section, 22 rods to the public highway; thence Southwesterly along the public highway to the south line of said section, thence West on said south line to the place of beginning. This parcel containing 1.83 acre more or less, and being subject to any and all easements of recorded and/or usage. The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing map amendment to the Grant County Zoning Ordinance was adopted on the 17th day of June 2014. /s/ Robert Keeney, County Board Chairman /s/ Linda Gebhard, County Clerk ATTEST: I Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk, do certify that Zoning Amendment #490 for Mary Horner, LE, Potosi Township was approved by the Grant County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on June 17, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Gebhard, Grant County Clerk 9 Motion was made by John Patcle, seconded by Lester Jantzen to approve Zoning Amendment #490 for Mary Horner, LE, Potosi Township. Motion carried. Livestock Claims: None Update/Concerns on Courthouse Renovation Project: Robert Keeney, Chair opened the floor to any one who had concerns with the renovation on the Courthouse. He stated that every Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. a meeting will be held with the contractors to address any issues regarding the renovation, anyone can attend these meetings. Judge Van de Hey stated that if the noise would become a big issue, it may be necessary to move the scheduled court to the Administration Building in the Board Room. Tina McDonald, Clerk of Circuit Court will be sending the contractors a list of the scheduled court cases so the contractors are aware of those dates. The construction workers will start at 6:00 a.m. in an effort to keep noise levels down during Courthouse work hours. Committee Reports: Administrative Committee, Robert Keeney—Committee is working on establishing a 10 year plan for future projects, Todd Johnson will help the committee to start setting a strategic plan into place. Talked about combining some of the committees such as COP and ContinuUs with a lead committee. Extension/Fair, John Patcle—Working on finalizing details for the Summer Festival with the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and distributing the 2014 Fair posters and brochures. Law Enforcement, Patrick Schroeder—No meeting. Orchard Manor, Patrick Schroeder—Carol Schwartz conducted her first committee meeting as Interim Administrator. There has been some water issues in the 52 Building that are being dealt with. Hidden Valley, Robert Scallon— Last meeting was held in New Glarus, past members were recognized. Parks, Robert Scallon—Update on the Boat Landing Tour on June 5th. Railroad, Gary Ranum—Madison to Prairie du Chien, northern part of the railroad is becoming one of the most important spurs in the railroad system, there will be some important upgrades on that section, welded rails will be installed and replacing ties to increase miles per hour. Roddy Dull has not approached the Railroad regarding the bike trail project at this time; may be a possibility to work with the Rail Road and DOT when the railroad bridge by Woodman across the Wisconsin River will be replace, it could possibly be engineered to accommodate a bike trail access, grant money could be available. Economic Tourism Resource Committee would be the contact for this kind of project in the county. ContinuUs, Gary Ranum—There have been two fires in the offices associated with ContinuUs no impact on operations because they are using the virtual office systems. Talk of expanding into the Green Bay area but this was voted down at this time. New business system is being researched. ADRC, Larry Wolf—Elected officers, reorganizing employees. Social Service, Dale Hood—Nothing to report. 10 Health, Dwight Nelson—June 24th is the next meeting; this will be the joint meeting with the profession advisory committee. Veterans, Lester Jantzen—Nothing to report. Executive, John Beinborn—July 15th at 2:30 p.m. next meeting. All other issues were covered in the County Board of Supervisor meeting. Economic, Tourism, Resource, John Beinborn—will meet the 25th of June in Hazel Green; there is an economic surge of interested companies in that area wanting to come in. Parks, John Beinborn—commended the Parks committee for placing new signage at the Boscobel Boat Landing and removing the garbage can; felt this would alleviate some of the tension at that boat landing. Highway, Don Splinter—Gave updates on road construction. Public Comment: None Adjournment: John Beinborn, seconded by Mark Stead, made a motion to adjourn the meeting pursuant to the next meeting on July 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.