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Call to order: by President Rick Osowski
Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call: Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski, Larry Kielblock, Richard Mansavage, Travis Firkus and Don Kontney.

Also Present: Nancy Osowski, Norma Anderson, Julianne Firkus, Betty Williams, Brian Holbrook (Bird's Eye Aviation), Jill Kumenius, Kim Borski, Bob Kurszewski, Lisa Kielblock and Bruce Gerland (AECOM).

PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

•    Bob Kurszewski said it has been a pleasure to work with Rick and Arnie and expressed his appreciation for their cooperation.
•    Bob also asked if Rick would tell him , out of consideration, who called to complain about him using the Village Backhoe (which he didn't do) to haul his wood stove. Rick explained how he handled the situation, but did not tell Bob who made the complaint.
•    Betty Williams asked if the pot holes on Main Street will be filled. Bob has plans to fill them once the load limits have been lifted.

Minutes:
Motion: Kielblock/Kaminski to approve the minutes as read. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Dam Repair:
According to FEMA the repairs to the dam must be performed by a contractor and we must advertise for bids.
Motion: Firkus/Kontney to start the process to advertise for bids for dam repair. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.
*The Clerk asked if we should get some outside help to prepare the bid specifications. The board says the FEMA Scope of Work paragraph should be sufficient.

Footbridge Replacement:
According to FEMA, the structure of the bridge can be determined by the Village, but the footings must be built by a contractor.
Bid estimates were presented as follows:

~Zenith Builders LLP            $8.500.00
~JJ. Construction (John Skibba Jr.    $2780.00 (labor only)
~Custom Foot Bridge Kit        $1,442.45 remaining after FEMA reimbursement

**The Custom kit was submitted using the estimated cost of the bridge. FEMA will only partially reimburse, so based on the new calculation, there would be no remaining balance and the village would need to spend an additional $540.25 to complete the kit.

The estimates were not based on equal specifications. Firkus agreed to get more complete information from the contractors.

Motion: Mansavage/Kontney to postpone action on the Footbridge to get footing prices. Kaminski opposed, all others in favor, motion carried.

Gift for computer technical support:
Craig Anderson submitted a statement that he is honored to provide (donate) technical support for our computer needs. He is willing to donate his time and would like the $200.00 gift to be applied towards a Village use.
Motion: Kaminski/Mansavage to postpone action to allow Don to talk to Craig to see if he is willing to apply the $200.00 towards the purchase of the aerial photo presented earlier in the meeting. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Bird's Eye Aviation:
Brian Holbrook presented a 1974 aerial photo of the Village of Rosholt in hopes the Village would be interested in purchasing the print for $395.00. If we purchase this shot, $50.00 can be applied towards the purchase of a current picture.
Bob Kurszewski said he would donate $100.00 towards the purchase and Brian Holbrook said he would include a free 8x10 print.
It was suggested we use the $200.00 donation that Craig Anderson returned for Village use.
Motion: Kaminski/Kielblock to approve purchase of the 1974 photo in the amount of $395.00. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Snow Removal Bill:
Previously Barry Myers submitted information to indicate we shoveled his sidewalk before the 36 hour enforcement. The board had opposing thoughts on how to handle his request to rescind the $50.00 bill. Rick said he had received a verbal complaint prior to this incident, but they were not willing to file a written complaint.
Motion: Firkus/Kielblock to rescind the three snow removal bills for maintenance performed on February 2, 2011, due to a prodecural error by the Village. Kaminski opposed, all others in favor, motion carried.

Planting Trees:
Motion: Kontney/Mansavage to postpone action. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.

Operator's (Bartender) Licenses:
Applications and criminal activity reports were presented for Shelley Simonis, AmyJo Kumenius and Elisabeth McCune.
Motion: Mansavage/Kaminski to approve Operator's (Bartender) licenses for Shelley Simonis, AmyJo Kumenius and Elisabeth McCune. Roll Call vote: All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.

Reduce number of Trustees:
In order to reduce the number of trustees, required by State Statutes, there is a provision that allows for filing of a Charter Ordinance. Items of discussion included the Trustee Salary impact on the budget and the fact that the board has operated with 5 trustees in the past and functioned just fine.
Motion: Kontney/Mansavage to postpone action to gather more information on the Charter Ordinance process and cost. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Ordinance Codification:
The final draft questions need to be returned to General Code. The final proofing is not done and someone needs to work with Theresa to proof the draft questions/recommendations. **Travis and Richard will work with Theresa.

Organizational meeting:
The organizational meeting to implement newly elected officials is Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: None

ROUTINE BUSINESS:

Payment of Bills:
Motion: Kaminski/Kielblock to approve payment of all bills read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.

Notice of meetings and educational opportunities

Adjournment
Motion to adjourn: Osowski/Kaminski. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.
 
Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

Posted:  May 12, 2011

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Call to order: by President, Larry Kielblock

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Larry Kielblock, Don Kontney, JoAnn Burk, Richard Mansavage, (Travis Firkus and Kim Borski arrived at 7:10)

Also Present: Attorney Brian Formella, Lisa Kielblock and Bob Kurszewski

Attorney Presentation:
Attorney Formella gave a brief overview of how to activate and utilize the Village Attorney. His presentation also included the duties and responsibilities of municipal officials with an emphasis on open meetings laws, public records and a code of ethics.

Explanation of Procedures:
The Clerk explained procedures for agenda packets, complaint forms, payroll, municipal officials handbook,  and resources.

Swearing-In Ceremony
The Clerk read the Official Oath for verbal affirmation by JoAnn Burk, Kim Borski and Richard Mansavage.

Motion: Kontney/Borski to re-appoint Theresa Hartvig as the Clerk-Treasurer for another two year term. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
**Kielblock read the Official Oath for verbal affirmation by Theresa Hartvig.

Committee Assignments:
Kielblock assigned the following:

Streets & Sidewalks:            Firkus/Kontney
Buildings/Parks & Grounds:        Kontney/Borski
Equipment Purchase/Planning:    Kielblock/Firkus
Public Health & Safety:        Mansavage/Burk
Finance:                Entire Board
License Review:            Mansavage/Borski
Sewer:                    Kielblock/Firkus
Board of Review:            Kielblock/Hartvig/Burk
Weed Commissioner:            Mansavage

**Zoning Plan Commission and Board of Appeals will be assigned at a later date.

General Comments:
Bob Kurszewski asked the board to approach him directly with questions, suggestions or complaints instead of addressing him at a board meeting. If they pick him out at a meeting, he'll leave the meeting and they won't get an answer.

The Clerk asked that her office hours remain flexible.

Adjournment:
Motion: Kontney/Mansavage to adjourn. 7:45 p.m.
 
Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

Posted: May 12, 2011


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