Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Also Present:  Mary Ann Wieczorek, Norma Anderson, Bob Kurszewski, Tammy Beckland, Jill Kumenius, Barb Mlodik, Mike Hodge, Jessica Moore, Sharon Johnson & son, Amherst Telephone Company (Tom Iverson, Carl Bohman, and Rick Letto)

Minutes Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to approve all the November meeting minutes as read. All in favor. Carried. (Hodge did not approve November 13, 2006 as she was absent from that meeting.)

Amherst Telephone TV Service: Carl Bohman gave a handout explaining the TV service and Franchise agreement Amherst Telephone would like to provide to the Village of Rosholt, using the name of Tomorrow Valley Cable Television, Inc. They already provide telephone and internet service and intend to use the existing underground copper wire and fiber optic to transfer the TV service. Since the wires are buried, Weather should not have an adverse affect on the channels. Lots of technical changes are expected to take place in 2008 when the federal guidelines regulate the abolishment of analogue stations. This basic service being offered will probably be more tailored with package choices once these changes take place. The Franchise agreement would not cancel or override the existing Cable Company; it will just offer residents another choice for TV service. Federal law prohibits any company from having exclusive rights to provide service. Neighboring municipalities were happy to have a competitor on the block to offer to their residents.
Motion: Gemza/Williams to accept the Franchise Agreement for Tomorrow Valley Cable Television Inc. All in favor. Carried.

Building Permit Country Skillet Restaurant: Owner Peter Tucker had a previous engagement and was unable to attend the meeting.  A floor plan was presented indicating matching siding and roofing material will be used to complete the addition.
Motion: Osowski/Williams to accept the Floor Plan in lieu of elevations and approve the aesthetic plan based on the information provided. All in favor. Carried.

R.A.C.A:
R.A.C.A. President, Barb Mlodik, states the organization currently meets at the Village Hall for regular monthly meetings and would like to start utilizing the Hall for additional meetings for officers and committees. Since the organization is raising funds for the Library improvement, they are requesting an exemption from the $10.00 user fee.
-The Clerk states there are no minutes to support use of the Village Hall by R.A.C.A. However, Minutes from November 12, 1990 were read aloud as follows: “The Village board established rules and fees on the Hall usage and a motion was made by Joe Malek that a fee of $10.00 per occasion should be charged beginning the first of the year and that the room be cleaned after use. 2nd Joe Cisewski. All in favor. Carried.”
R.A.C.A. asked if they could be granted a reduced user fee since they are raising funds for the very library they are meeting in.
The Village Hall is owned by the Village, the library is just using the facility. The Village Board has control of the Hall and explained that the Library Board is uncomfortable with meeting use.
-The board voiced their concerns regarding the fairness of a reduced fee or exemption when other organizations also plan events that benefit the community. They stated there are other places in town that can be used for free.
Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to deny R.A.C.A.'s request for an exemption and maintain the $10.00 fee established for Village Hall use. All in favor. Carried.

Ditch line: Earth Tech was contacted regarding the steepness of the ditch line on property owned by the Village and the American Legion Hall. (260,260A & 290 Grand Ave E) It has raised some safety concerns regarding the issue of mowing. The issue is tabled as the Board has directed the Clerk to ask Earth Tech to create a joint letter on behalf of the Village and the Legion Hall requesting the D.O.T. to correct the situation.

Basketball Hoops: Maintenance Bob quoted a price for commercial grade basketball hoops from Summit Supply in the amount of $150.00 per unit. This item is tabled for Chairman of the Streets, Buildings & Grounds, Parks Committee (Rick Osowski) to gather comparable prices.

Tools & Equipment:  Maintenance Bob had prices to present, but the item is tabled to allow the Equipment Planning & Purchasing committee to meet.

8:30 p.m.-Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to adjourn to closed session for a phone conference with Attorney Formella regarding Antigo Rendering Court Case and to review applications for a General Laborer. All in favor. Carried.


Closed Session Minutes:

Phone Conference with Attorney Brian Formella:
Formella spoke with Antigo Rendering’s Attorney, Jerry McCormack. He states they have no immediate plans to reopen the facility in Rosholt; however, they do not want to be prohibited from this use in the future.
Formella suggests the Board consider establishing a Resolution to be agreed upon by both parties in lieu of a court hearing.

The Resolution would include:
1. Paying outstanding sewer charges
2. Forfeiture in addition to clean up costs.
3. Decree to obtain a conditional use permit from the Zoning plan commission before reopening operation.

Hired Hand:
Four (4) applications were received for the General Laborer Position
Nelson Moore, David Christianson, Kenny Johnson and Terry Staszak
~Hodge stated she will not be a reference for David Christianson as he stated on his application.
~Closed Session interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 6:00 at the Village Office.

Motion: Osowski/Gemza to adjourn the Closed Session and convene into open session. All in favor. Carried.



Open Session:

Antigo Rendering Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to proceed with the Antigo Rendering Litigation as discussed in Closed Session. All in favor. Carried.

Poll Worker Motion: Osowski/Gemza to approve the following Poll Workers:
-Republican: Jim Beckland and Carol Beckland
-Democrat: Caroline Omernik, Arlene Malek, Marianne Gann
-No Party Preference: Kelly Hodge, Judie Schauer-Wiener, Beverly Mansavage, Jerry Landowski, Cindy Gemza, MaryAnn Wieczorek, Tammy Beckland and Jill Kumenius
-Reserve: Frank Wieczorek
All in favor. Carried.

Caucus Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to set the Caucus date for January 8, 2007. All in favor. Carried.

Antigo Rendering Sewer User Fees: Antigo Rendering requested a vacant sewer fee last year. During the process of transferring the file between Attorneys, a response was never given.
Motion: Gemza/Williams to charge the previously established vacant rate of $500.00 for the first two quarters of 2006 and grant a standard vacant business rate of $91.04 for the last two quarters of 2006. The standard vacant rate will remain intact until the plant becomes operational. All in favor. Carried.

Dog Control Ordinance: The Public Health & Safety Committee gave a report:
Portage County does not limit the number of dogs a person can license; however, the Village can create an ordinance that is more stringent. The committee recommends the Village create an ordinance to limit the number of dogs per residence and apartment complex. In creating this ordinance it would be advisable to allow dog owners 1 year to find homes for their dogs if the new limit applies.
One particular resident (391 Grand Ave E) seemed to be the target of discussion. They have 12 dogs as well as other animals. Residents expressed their concerns regarding this situation. Gemza said the Humane Society has visited the house several times. All the dogs are licensed and seem to be in good health; however, they do see the home as a biohazard.
There were opposing opinions from the board members as well as the residents.
The item has been tabled to obtain the Humane Society reports and invite the enforcement agent to the January Meeting.

Fire Pump Usage: Advice from Earth Tech based on their phone conversation with Riverview Construction was read aloud. The general consensus is not to charge Riverview Construction for the use of the Fire Pump. Establishing a rate to charge future users is tabled until January.


Establishing Sewer Fees for Businesses: The clerk is to notify the Engineers at Earth Tech that their services are to be implemented only when notified by the Village Board. A business owner cannot initiate a study for establishing a user fee. No further action necessary.

Highway 66 Fill Removal: The letter to Gordy Krogwold giving him permission to store fill from the Highway project was read aloud. The deadline for removing the fill was October 31st and the fill is still there.
Motion: Kaminski/Williams to send a certified letter to Gordy which states he has one week from the receipt of letter to remove the fill or he will be fined $20.00 per day since October 31st, 2006. All in favor. Carried.

Reports

Public Health & Safety: The property owners at 310 Second Street were instructed to obtain a special permit to keep their pigeons.
The ambulance service contract is in question. There seems to be no solid answers to questions at this time. Another evaluation will take place in 6 months. Cindy Gemza is staying informed on this topic.

Treasurer: The status and balances of the Revolving Loan participants was read aloud. The board directed the Clerk to send letters to all participants advising them to make payments to bring their accounts current or contact the board to establish new payment plans.

Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to pay all the bills as read. All in favor. Carried.

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

Adjournment: 10:45 p.m.

_______________________________________
Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer


VILLAGE BILLS PAID-December 2006
US Post Master    $187.20    Duane Dobbe    $20.20
Bob Kurszewski    $603.57    Service Motor Company    $105.90
B.A. Pauls & Associates    $230.00    Ron Check Trucking    $125.00
Rosholt Hardware    $223.41    Anderson Law Firm    $708.75
Alliant Energy    $1051.50    MasterCard    $297.38
Veolia Environmental    $1603.28    Firkus Lumber    $14.51
MN Life Insurance    $37.25    BP Amoco    $68.30
Bob Kurszewski (Health/Tools)    $1700.00    Theresa Hartvig (Health)    $750.00
Citgo Petroleum Corp    $143.66    Amherst Telephone Co    $107.66
WI Dept of Revenue    $154.70    Duane Dobbe    $20.20
Bob Kurszewski    $505.16    Bob Kurszewski    $872.54

SEWER BILLS PAID-December 2006
Bob Kurszewski    $165.31    Theresa Hartvig    $584.57
Diggers Hotline    $8.52    Amherst Telephone Co    $69.74
Team Lab Chemical    $166.00    Alltel    $24.68
Commercial Testing Lab    $419.64    MasterCard    $17.38
Alliant Energy    $606.48    Heiman Fire Equipment    $301.00
Dept. of Revenue    $80.30    Bob Kurszewski    $279.77
Theresa Hartvig    $607.47    US Post Master    $93.60
Duane Dobbe    $13.13    Bob Kurszewski    $190.75
Theresa Hartvig    $576.73       

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Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge

Pledge of Allegiance:

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

Also Present:  Gordy Krogwold and Kerry Krogwold

Highway 66 Fill Removal: Gordy requests an extension on the December 20th deadline to remove the fill. He plans on using it for construction of a car wash which will be built as soon as the frost leaves the ground in Spring of 2007.
The general consensus of the Village Board is to extend the removal date until May 30, 2007 with the requirement that silt fencing be established to prevent erosion control as stated in the original letter.

Motion: Gemza/Kaminski to convene into Closed Session for the purpose of considering employment of a general laborer and the consideration of Revolving Loan Payments. All in favor. Carried.


Closed Session:

General Labor Applicant Interviews:

Four (4) applicants were interviewed for the general labor position. Total points were awarded based on interview questions established by the Village Board. The applicant with the highest score will be offered the position. Hodge will contact the attorney for advice on how to proceed with the hiring process.

Applicants interviewed in order of appearance:
Nelson Moore, David Christianson, Kenny Johnson, Terry Staszak

Revolving Loan Fund
Rosholt Motorcycle requests consideration from the Board to establish a new payment plan for their revolving loan. An affordable payment plan was established.

Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to adjourn Closed Session and reconvene Open Session for consideration and possible action on the Closed Session items. All in favor. Carried.


Open Session

General Laborer Motion:  Gemza/Garski to offer the general laborer position to the applicant with the highest score established during the Closed Session Interviews. This offer is to be based on the Attorneys advice for the proper procedure. All in favor. Carried.

Revolving Loan Fund Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to amend the Revolving Loan Fund Payment Schedule for Rosholt Motorcycle as determined in the Closed Session. All in favor. Carried.

Fair Association: A letter from the Fair Association with their response to the offer to discuss the Fair Lease agreement was read aloud.
Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to instruct the Clerk-Treasurer to send a letter to the Fair Board as well as 15 copies to the Fair Board Secretary for distribution to their Members. The letter will state it is not feasible to wait until April to communicate with the Fair Board and if a favorable response is not received from the Fair Association by January 22, 2007 the Village attorney will be contacted to proceed with the next step.  All in favor. Carried.

Motion to adjourn: Kaminski/Gemza. All in favor. Carried.

Adjournment: 8:50 p.m.

___________________________________
Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasure

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