Regular Board Meeting
APPROVED
Call to order: by President, Rick Osowski
Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call: Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski, Larry Kielblock, Joy Garski and Richard Mansavage (Absent: Steve Rutta)
Also Present: Chris Walport, Phyllis
Landowski, Norma
Anderson, Jill Kumenius, Nancy Osowski, Betty Williams, Julie Firkus,
Public Requests for Consideration:
Bob Kurszewski said Sonny Meronk is asking permission to haul 2x4 boards from the Fair Park Community Hall renovation to the burn site and concrete blocks to the old dump. General consensus is to allow it. No formal action.
Norma Anderson said broken beer bottles on the sidewalks are a public nuisance. Can anything be done about it? Osowski said we will ask the tavern owners to clean their sidewalks.
Betty Williams asked where she could dispose large plastic from an old sign. She said Veolia Environmental would not take it. Suggestions were made but she did not receive an actual answer.
She also asked if more business centennial banners
could be
placed on
Minutes:
Motion: Mansavage/Kaminski
to approve the minutes as read, with changes to March 10 to
indicate Larry
Kielblock was absent, not Arnie Kaminski. All
in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Resolution to Transfer funds:
Motion: Kaminski/Garski
to approve the Resolution to Transfer funds from the 2009 Budget. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Library Agreement: Attorney comments just received today were distributed to board members.
Motion: Kaminski/Kielblock
to postpone action until the
Animal Trapping:
Chris Walport reported he has trapped 2 Skunks, 3
beavers
and a raccoon with distemper in the last month. The raccoon count in
the State
is down probably due to distemper and one with rabies has been reported
in
Osowski stated residents have voiced concerns about the skunk odor. Walport says he skins the skunks at night and then freezes the product to prevent smell. He sells the skins to hide tanners, the glands for perfume manufacturing and the skulls to an artist. Osowski reminded Walport to “keep the concerns in mind” and Walport said he is looking for an off-site location for skinning.
Motion: Kielblock/Mansavage
to renew the animal trapping agreement with Walport. All
in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Poll Workers:
Motion: Kaminski/Kielblock
to approve Norma Anderson and Idele Kenowski as new poll workers. Garski abstained (as Idele is her mom),
all others in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Purchase Envelopes:
The Clerk-Treasurer said she usually purchases envelopes and stamps separately, but the Postal Service now offers envelopes with forever stamp postage. A box of 500 is priced at $262.00 and to order them would exceed the $250.00 spending limit. She asks approval to purchase two boxes from the sewer budget to be used to send sewer statements.
Motion: Kielblock/Mansavage
to approve the purchase of 2 boxes of envelopes to be used for
sewer
statements. All in favor, none opposed,
motion carried.
Retzke request for Conditional Use:
Kaminski stated the Zoning Plan Commissions’ recommendation is deny the conditional use request based upon what the zoning book says a conditional use is used for. The committee feels a height adjustment does not fall under the conditional use category.
Osowski said the next step of the process is to
schedule a
public hearing. No action at this time.
Krogwold asked if Retzke has a building permit now and isn’t that rule number one? Osowski said the difficulty of this case is that the building was already up and there has not been a building permit issued.
Resident, Norma Anderson asked if anyone in the neighborhood saw the building going up. Osowski said no one notified him until it was already built.
It is being questioned as to rather this is a conditional use request or if Retzke needs to apply for a variance. The plan commission doesn’t know how to justify a conditional use and feels it is a variance issue.
Some of the Plan commission members expressed their frustration with trying to process this issue. Suggestions were made such as fines or re-zoning. The plan commission is taking the process one step at a time and the public hearing is the next step in the procedure.
The audience questioned the process to obtain a building permit. Retzke said he was told he did not need a permit and the clerk was questioned about her part in that. The clerk said if Retzke phoned the office, he never identified himself. Theresa said, after the violation procedure was started, Retzke did submit an application for a building permit that was processed by the zoning administrator, the attorney, or the plan commission and it was determined to be an incomplete application.
The contractor’s responsibility to obtain a building permit was mentioned.
Kaminski finally explained that Retzke has submitted an application for a building permit and was told it was incomplete because the spec sheets weren’t up to par. He then submitted the proper sketch when he requested the conditional use.
A question was raised about the purpose of a public hearing at this time. The next step in the process is to hold a public hearing.
Light Pole:
One of the light poles on Highway 66 was damaged in an auto accident. Alliant Energy advised we replace the pole. Ray Oksuita would like to purchase the light pole for a price equal to his invoice to the Village for repairing the power washer (invoice # 91 in the amount of $71.08) He intends to use it for personal use as a flag pole.
Motion: Kielblock/Garski to approve the sale of the pole to Ray Oksuita for the price of $71.08 which is equal to his invoice, #91, for repairs to the power washer. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Resident Concerns:
Al & Kim Borski were not present to comment on concerns submitted by e-mail.
Motion: Kaminski/Kielblock
to postpone action until
Burn Site Regulations:
Some ceiling tiles, lattice and plaster were
dropped off at
the burn site. The board has concerns about burning items that are not
allowed
by our permit. Kaminski asked about asbestos. Kurszewski doesn’t see a
problem
with it and burned some of it in his personal wood stove. He was
leaving the
gate open all night, but has since started closing it at
COMMITTEE REPORTS-None
Payment of Bills & Invoices:
Motion: Kielblock/Mansavage
to approve all bills as read aloud. All
in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Notice of Meetings:
We will be scheduling an ordinance meeting and the clerk asked for authorization to work up to 40 hours per week in order to get the ordinances in presentation form. General consensus is to allow the additional hours. No specific date set at this time.
The organizational meeting is scheduled for
Adjournment:
Motion: Kielblock/Osowski
to adjourn. All in favor, none
opposed, motion carried.
Adjournment:
Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer
Posted:
|
Check # |
Vendor |
Amount |
Check # |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
11136-40 |
Elections |
260.00 |
11141-42 |
Payroll |
1150.79 |
|
11143 |
The
Store-Schierl |
59.50 |
11144 |
Schierl Inc. |
44.06 |
|
11145 |
WI Public
Service |
189.92 |
11146 |
Rent-A-Flash |
73.23 |
|
11147 |
Alliant Energy |
1024.67 |
11148 |
|
109.52 |
|
11149 |
Veolia
Environmental |
1828.95 |
11150 |
MN Life Ins |
44.01 |
|
11151 |
WI Dept. of
Justice |
14.00 |
11152 |
B.A. Paul
& Assoc |
1338.33 |
|
11153 |
BP Amoco |
25.21 |
11154 |
Schierl Oil
& Heat |
483.57 |
|
11155 |
Firkus Lumber
Co. |
195.96 |
11156 |
MasterCard |
504.42 |
|
11157 |
Ray’s Custom
Service |
187.12 |
11158 |
Mid American
Chemical |
451.00 |
|
11159 |
Meyer’s
Pressure Cleaner |
51.70 |
11160 |
Country
Woodworks |
18.00 |
|
11161 |
Rosholt Fire
District |
1764.57 |
11162 |
|
1551.50 |
|
11163 |
|
1.44 |
11164 |
UWSP Education |
99.00 |
|
11165 |
Accounting
Workshop |
2325.00 |
|
|
|
|
11166 |
Interstate
Graphics |
1020.00 |
11167 |
Faivre
Implement Inc |
117.30 |
|
11168 |
Rosholt
Automotive Sales |
36.67 |
11169 |
|
500.00 |
|
11170 |
Rosholt Sewer |
92.86 |
11171-79 |
Payroll |
3886.58 |
|
11180 |
Rosholt Sewer |
2508.91 |
|
|
|
SEWER BILLS PAID April 2010
|
Check
# |
Vendor |
Amount |
Check
# |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
4390 |
Payroll |
316.90 |
4391 |
Alltel |
26.33 |
|
4392 |
Commercial
Test Lab |
284.40 |
4393 |
|
69.74 |
|
4394 |
Firkus Lumber |
30.78 |
4395 |
MasterCard |
9.49 |
|
4396 |
Mid American
Chemical |
125.00 |
4397 |
Accounting
Workshop |
2325.00 |
|
4398 |
Loan payment |
40725.63 |
4399 |
Alliant Energy |
985.28 |
|
4400 |
Void |
-- |
4401-07 |
Payroll |
2106.93 |
|
4408-12 |
Used in May |
-- |
4413 |
Rosholt
Automotive Sales |
13.00 |
Library
Committee
Meeting
@ Village
Hall (
APPROVED
Attendees:, Tricia
Kertzman, Mark Forseth,
Mary Jane Zdroik,
Review of
firehouse for
remodeling
Theresa and
Bob are not
aware of any reviews that have been done in the past
DOC CDBG-PF grant environmental
review
process
Follow
statutory
checklist (see chapter 3 file also
attached)
May be
conducted by a
layperson
Doug is
available for
questions throughout the process
Historic data
Doug from
Floodplain –
need
documentation from
Send it to
Doug at
If there are
NOT any
concerns
the project
is
categorically excluded
fill out
attachment 5
Determination of exemption/statement of why it’s exempt
Doug reviews
attachment
5 and sends letter of exemption – good to go
If there
Complete full
environmental assessment
This may lead to Phase I & II
assessments, but it may not
Kate
will contact Troy Torgerson from Samuels Group to
conduct his free review Following the
NO
NEED TO CONDUCT Phase I & II inspections at this time
May
be required for DOC CDBG-PF grant(website) (fact sheet)
What are they?
WI Department of Commerce fact sheet
(Jen
will bring this to next meeting)
Phase I includes an
examination of
relevant records, interviews with owners, past owners and neighbors and
an
inspection of the property in order to identify recognized
environmental
conditions. Based on the findings of a Phase I, a property owner or
other interested
party may follow with a Phase II.
Phase II uses the
information in the
Phase I to select locations for environmental sampling in areas of
concern, in
order to confirm suspected contamination. Often, initial sampling is
completed
as part of the Phase II.
Potential
contractors
include AECOM,
Paid for by
Library Foundation?
Process for
official bid
process needs to be worked out with the Village
Funding
Bob
Stack will review his request to Capital Improvements
Committee for furnishings
Fundraising
ideas
Write to
Jerry Seinfeld
to ask for a donation to make up for his overdue fine
(see the episode The Library)
Need to
conduct
Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) survey in
Do not need
to survey
Town of
Mark
will work with Bob Stack and Sandy Herfel to create the
survey document (done 4/23) and print
System for
tracking who
responded so others can follow-up – Jen will check with UWSP survey
service
Jen will work
with Portage
County Planning office to create mailing list (done)
Joe
and/or Greg Zdroik will attend May 11th
Contact Alice
Wierzba to
add agenda item 592-6600, or 592-4854(home)
Portage
County Public
Library Department will pay for postage
Follow-up
with non-responders
JoAnn will
cover Town of
Faith
Lutheran parish
has offered to help
Fundraising
committee
will wait to convene until design committee is further along
Idea for
alumni
committee – Mrs.
Parker
Email from
Bob Stack as
he was unable to attend the meeting:
To: Village of Rosholt Building Committee
FYI:
In regard to
the
donation from RACA --
Portage
County
Public Library Foundation, Inc received $10,491.48 from RACA. This money was given to the Library
Foundation with conditions. The
agreement accepting the money stipulates that the donation from RACA
can only
be used to purchase equipment or furniture in a new or renovated
library
facility. It cannot be use for planning
purposes.
The Library
Foundation matched the donation from RACA and established an account at
First
Community Bank and included in the account name is "Rosholt Building
Fund".
The Library
Foundation pledged to match up to $15,000 for library improvements in
Rosholt. This match of $10,491.48 leaves
$ 4,508.52 available.
In regard to
the
question of fund raising -
The Board of
the
Portage County Public Library Foundation, Inc met on April 14. The Library Foundation's legal counsel, Mr.
Rice and Terry Rothman from the Community Foundation of Central
Wisconsin were
in attendance.
If you
conduct fund
raisers, you can deposit any money raised in the designated account at
First
Community Bank.
Mr. Rice did
say
that is does shift control of the money to the Library Foundation -- so
it
becomes a matter of trust.
If you are
uncomfortable with that, you may want to discuss your options with
Terry
Rothmann at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin,
In regard to
Focus
on Energy -
Don Keck
declined
to join the Committee, he is willing to "maintain a dialogue with the
engineering firm that is working with you" and could attend at least
one
meeting with them for to offer his input.
In regard to
the
'lease agreement'
The attorney
from
Village and I have been trying to arrange a conversation.
Again, please
accept my
apologies -- I will not be able to attend tonight's meeting due to
scheduling
conflicts at the library.
Next meeting:
Thursday
May 20th –
Jennifer
Stewart
UW
Posted:
Special Organizational Meeting
APPROVED
Call to order: by President, Rick Osowski
Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call: Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski,
Larry
Kielblock, Richard Mansavage, Travis Firkus,
Also Present: Attorney
President Rick Osowski welcomed the new trustees.
The Clerk-Treasurer explained the payroll and handed out employee paperwork. The Handbooks for Wisconsin Municipal Officials were given to new trustees.
The oath of office for Travis Firkus,
Osowski assigned the committee chairs and co-chairs and instructed everyone to choose committee members to be approved at the May 10th meeting.
Attorney
The agenda packet was explained. The method for handling resident complaints was introduced and each trustee received 5 complaint forms for future use.
The draft review of the ordinances was presented. The method for approving General Code’s recommendations became cumbersome.
Motion: Kaminski/Kielblock
to authorize Rick and Theresa (instead of the entire board) to
review and
approve the ordinance recommendations. All
in favor, none opposed, Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn:
Kielblock/Osowski. All in favor, none opposed, Motion carried.
Adjournment:
Theresa K. Hartvig, Clerk-Treasurer
Posted:Sewer Committee
APPROVED
Roll Call: Larry Kielblock, Steve Rutta and Bob Kurszewski (absent: Travis Firkus)
Adjournment:
Robert Kurszewski
Sewer Plant Operator
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