Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge, Rick Osowski, Betty Williams,
Excused Absent: Cindy Gemza & Joy Garski

Also Present: Chain Williams, Kay Bahan, Jill Kumenius, Norma Anderson, Orville Larson, Bob Kurszewski, Mike Hodge, Tammy Beckland, Jim Beckland, Nancy Osowski, Lee Miler, Debbie Kaminski, Shannon Riley (Earth Tech), Peggy Wanta, Roy Simonis, Duane Dobbe, Barb Mlodik, Ed Wolfe and Donald Malek

Public Requests for Consideration: Resident Ed Wolfe voiced his concerns about the snow removal on the sidewalks along highway 66 now that the project is complete. He thought there was a previous proposal by the Village to purchase snow removal equipment and manage the sidewalks. The clerk will search the minutes and place the subject on the September agenda.

Motion: Williams/Osowski to approve the minutes as read. All in favor. Carried.
**Before the minutes were approved, responsibility of who would purchase a certified survey on the Rail-road right-of-way/Zdroik Property was discussed. It was agreed to leave the minutes as stated.

SERT (School Emergency Response Team): Kay Bahan explained a Ready Camp at Military Camp Douglas that students from St. Adalbert’s and Sacred Heart attended. They learned skills such as CPR, defibrillator fire extinguisher and TEAMS. They also participated in a Mock Disaster at the Trauma Center in Madison. SERT wanted to make the Village aware of their services and plan to manage a booth at the Rosholt Fair to inform the Public.
*** Residents suggested SERT work with the First Responders. They also asked if this training was offered to the Public School.  Kay stated she did not know, however, they were notified just 2 weeks prior to the Camp dates.

Vacate Sewer @ 178 Depot Street: Parcel #s: 176-32-0103B, 0104 & 0104A (Nellesen Contracting Building) have been purchased by Roger & Peggy Wanta of 188 Depot Street to be used as Residential Storage. They are requesting the sewer be vacated by capping off the existing sewer line and they are willing to perform the digging necessary to fulfill this request. They plan on leaving the zoning as commercial for resale purposes.
Maintenance Bob suggests the fixtures and in-house piping be removed with an annual inspection, instead of capping off the sewer line.
** A resident asked “If we vacate this sewer, will Tom Bushman be allowed to vacate his?”
The board agreed that if we vacate this sewer, it will set a precedence to approve similar requests. It would also have an adverse affect on the Sewer Budget.
Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to change the Sewer User fee from the current classification of Business to a vacant business rate UNLESS the property owner combines the lots to make one residential lot and then the user fee could be considered for cancellation. All in favor. Carried.

American Asphalt Bid of $585.00 to blacktop a strip on the East side of the maintenance building was not presented. The bid became unnecessary as the adjacent property owner at 145 Grand Ave W. (Chris Walport) has decided against blacktopping their driveway.

Operator’s Licenses:
Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to approve licenses to the following:
Judy L. Hathaway and Judie Dennison (when Responsible Server certificate is presented)
Tammy K. Lohman, Patricia M. Sikorski, Amanda M. Kranski and Lisa D. Kumenius. All in favor. Carried.

Village Hall & Library Floor Plan:
In order to obtain grant funds, we must establish a floor plan. The library foundation has $15,000 to contribute to library improvement as long as the Village matches the funds.
Two contractors were suggested by residents: Jim Guzman on Patch Street in Stevens Point and George Walkush in Hatley. Hodge will contact both of these contractors for an estimate to obtain a floor plan.

Donation: RACA is requesting consideration of donating funds for the Community event on September 30th to pay for the band at $500.00. $150.00 has already been collected and other organizations are being contacted for donations. All the RACA proceeds from the event are being designated towards the Village Hall/Library project.
Motion:  Osowski/Kaminski to donate $150.00 to RACA to help pay for the band. All in favor. Carried.

Rosholt Area Threshermen request use of the loader/backhoe (operated by them) to run their eliminator on September 30, 2006.
Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to deny use of the loader/backhoe. All in favor. Carried.

Mary Jane Zdroik Property:
The assessor has provided us with two different assessed values depending on if the lot is suitable for building or not. The board suggests we contact our Zoning Administrator for determination on this matter. It has also been suggested that we contact the attorney for legal responsibility, if any, regarding the public bidding process.

Progress Report from Fair Association:
Norma Anderson was the only fair board member in attendance. Orville Larson who served on the board for the previous 25 years was also present. The Village Board expressed their disappointment in the fact that President, Dean Onan, was not present as requested by the Streets/Building & Grounds/Parks Committee.
Anderson presented a report indicating the repairs the Fair has recently made to the buildings.
Kaminski stated the things on the report do not address any of the items on the Building Inspector’s Report. When animal holes were specifically pointed out, Larson said he would put tin over the openings. Kaminski stated that is not sufficient. These items do not need a band aid; they need to be repaired correctly. “Would you repair your home in this manner?”
The maintenance of the bathrooms was brought forward. Folks expressed their concern and disgust regarding the odor produced by the pit toilets. Anderson stated, “Yes we are concerned by the smell… it’s been this way for years….. Give the people an ice-cream bucket and let them go in the trees” Once that discussion settled down, Anderson said the Fair has intentions of having Budsberg Septic pump the stations and add new chemicals.
There was a very adamant discussion on the Fair Board’s responsibility to maintain the buildings. The Village Board, Residents and Organizations expressed their disappointment in the Fair Board’s management of the grounds.
Resident Tammy Beckland states “I have heard a lot of excuses from the Fair Members, but I have not heard much intent for solutions.”
General disappointment with the entire situation has prompted a meeting with the Village Board, the Village Attorney and the Fair Board. This meeting will be scheduled in September after the Fair has been held.

Highway 66 Enhancement:
A design for an Office sign and price of $825.00 was presented from Modern Signs and Designs. Osowski will obtain another design and price quote to be presented at the next board meeting.

Kaminski presented design plans for plants along the highway. Residents voiced concerns regarding salt damage and maintenance. The general consensus of the board is that plants are not the best idea; it should be left as grass.

Cell Tower: The clerk received information that CelCom is pursing installation of their tower on property located in the Town of Alban.

Equipment Damage:  The clerk explained property damage to the loader/backhoe while Bob was tending the burn pile. A claim for $ 1,509.01 has been submitted to the Insurance Company.

Earth Tech Highway 66 report:
-The contractor will continue to water the grass seed for the next 30 days. Any areas that need it will be reseeded. The grass will eventually take over where weeds currently grow.
-Street light components are scheduled for delivery on August 24th. Alliant Energy will be working until then; however, final installation of the lights will probably be completed after Labor Day.

Motion: Williams/Osowski to allow the Clerk-Treasurer to attend the Budget Workshop for $50.00, the new treasurer’s class for $20.00 and the Treasurer Workshop for $95.00. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to approve payment of the bills as read. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Osowski/Williams to adjourn. All in favor. Carried.

Adjournment: 9:07 p.m.

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Theresa K. Hartvig, Clerk-Treasurer

VILLAGE BILLS PAID August 2006
Community 1st Bank (loan)    $3288.20    WI Dept. of Revenue    $142.10
WI Dept. of Transportation    $16,587.41    Duane Dobbe    $27.26
Bob Kurszewski    $555.65    McKay Nursery Company    $1,892.25
Rosholt Fire District    $1,975.75    WI Towns Association     $50.00
Municipal Treas. Assoc.    $20.00    Amherst Telephone Co.    $101.74
Rosholt Hardware    $50.14    Veolia Env. Services    1,603.28
Vierbicher Associates Inc    $303.92    Ski Inc.    $3000.70
Anderson Machine    $151.30    Display Sales    $208.00
EO Johnson Company    $156.00    BP Amoco    $147.20
Kelly Hodge (mileage)    $17.80    Betty Williams (mileage)    $17.80
US Post Master    $39.00    WI Dept. of Justice    $30.00
Portage County Hwy Dept.    $244.42    WI Public Service Corp    $9.50
Twin Lake Trucking    $300.00    Saints Health Services    $25.00
Citgo Petroleum Corp    $121.20    Alliant Energy    $873.65
MasterCard    $8.95    Service Motor Company    $1,245.01
MN Life Ins Company    $37.25    Duane Dobbe    $20.20
Bob Kurszewski    $460.37    WI Dept of Revenue    $225.40
Federal Withholding    $981.98    WI Retirement    $594.66
Duane Dobbe    $140.29    Bob Kurszewski    $691.87

SEWER BILS PAID August 2006
WI Dept. of Revenue    $62.80    Theresa Hartvig    $539.27
Bob Kurszewski    $330.63    Triple E Utility Service    $34.50
Alliant Energy    $695.47    Amherst Telephone Co    $74.14
Commercial Testing Lab    $129.00    Diggers Hotline    $26.98
Ben Meadows Company    $33.98    Alltel    $22.60
Team Lab Chemical Corp    $475.00    MasterCard    $5.93
Bob Kurszewski    $292.48    Theresa Hartvig    $534.35
WI Dept of Revenue    $76.60    Federal Withholding    $565.46
Bob Kurszewski    $228.90    Theresa Hartvig    $518.98

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