FEBRUARY 2010 MINUTES

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Zoning Plan Commission

Wednesday February 3, 2010

7:00 p.m. @ Village Office

APPROVED MAY 10, 2010

Meeting was called to order by Arnie Kaminski, Chair at 7:00PM on Feb. 3, 2010.

Members present: Rick Osowski, Ron Pliska, Jason Woyak, Arnie Kaminski and Debbie Peplinski

Also present by telephone conference call Tracy Johnson, Zoning Administrator.

Question asked: What can we do?

Tracy said he talked to Jason Retzke last week, unsure of the date. Jason made a call to the village office and was told he did not need a building permit to add on to an attached building

Tracy told him yes he did need a building permit and his request for a permit is denied.

Property is zoned residential and he would need a variance. Tracy also asked if he was running a business in the garage. He was told he does work on cars but only for family and friends.

Question asked: What if he gets a variance? Will he be penalized for building without a permit? Tracy said there would be penalties enforced.

Tracy said he will not be billing the village for his services on this.

Tracy will be getting in touch with Brian Formella, Village Attorney to discuss next steps. He will call Arnie and email Rick the information discussed. He also suggested the village use the Vierbicher building permit applications.

Next meeting Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at 7:00pm, Village Office.

Meeting adjourned 8:10PM

Debbie Peplinski

Posted: May 18, 2010 


Village of Rosholt

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Monday February 8, 2010

7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall

APPROVED MARCH 8, 2010

Call to order: by President, Rick Osowski

Roll Call Trustee Clarification: The Clerk was prepared to explain why she kept calling Betty Williams at Roll call, but an official resignation document was received by Williams today, leaving a vacant trustee position. No Action.

Roll Call: Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski, Steve Rutta, Larry Kielblock, Joy Garski and Richard Mansavage.

Also Present: Nancy Osowski, Norma Anderson, Joe Gemza, Kate Zdroik, Debbie Peplinski, Lisa Mancel-Skyles, Travis Firkus, Jason Woyak, Julie Firkus, Bob Kurszewski and Donald Kontney.

Public Requests for Consideration:  None

Minutes:

Motion: Kaminski/Garski to approve all minutes as read. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

Osowski asked if there’s any new information on the emergency action plan.-No

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

Vierbicher Contract:

Motion: Garski/Rutta to approve the revised contract from Vierbicher Associates to provide Building Inspection and Zoning Services. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

Internet Service:

The Clerk expressed concerns about the frequency and length that the internet service has been unavailable. There are times when she has to go to the library to use their computers and is uncomfortable with privacy issues.

New Century communications provides free internet service to the Village in lieu of paying rent to house their equipment on Village Property. Other options are Amherst Telephone at $49.95 a month and $5.00 per month modem rental (unless we buy our own modem for approximately $80.00). Osowski pursued another option but received no response.

The existing contract was mentioned and folks are wondering if we can invite other cable companies to offer service.

Having New Century Communications pay rent was mentioned.

Rosholt School District does not receive free internet service through this hook-up and we’re not certain about Saint Adalberts School.

Motion: Mansavage/Kaminski to postpone action to the March 8, 2010 board meeting to allow review of the contract. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

Fire Call Refunds: According to the ordinance on file, we over charged two fire call invoices and they need to be refunded. (Thomas Bushman and Pat Cherek)

Motion: Rutta/Mansavage to approve reimbursement of Fire call invoices. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Fire Charge Ordinance Amendment:

At a Fire District meeting, it was noted that our ordinance only allows charges for Fire calls and does not include a provision regarding rescue services. A revision to include Rescue service was reviewed.

Motion: Kaminski/Rutta to approve the amendment to the Fire Charge Ordinance. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

Surveillance Cameras:

The Parks committee made a recommendation to use the $300.00 year end Park supply balance and $200.00 of the 2010 Park Supply budget to make an additional $500.00 donation to the Fair Association to purchase surveillance cameras.

Rutta stated several citizens contacted him stating they do not approve of the donation.

Garski also received calls expressing opposition and suggested they put money towards other parks.

Osowski stated the committee’s thoughts favor the camera system as protection for village property. Peplinski added thoughts saying the cameras will cover other parks such as the Lions Park and it will protect everyone’s interest

A fair board member said the Fair association has approximately $5,000.00 in donations to purchase a camera system. Some residents feel there are enough cameras already in relation to the amount of vandalism that occurs.

The Parks committee expressed the time and materials they donate to upkeep the entire park system. It was mentioned there has been broken equipment at the Lions Park for several years. Kaminski expressed they have asked to get it fixed.

Motion: Kielblock/Rutta to deny the Parks committee recommendation to donate an additional $500.00 toward surveillance cameras. Kaminski opposed: all others in favor: motion carried.

Resolution to Transfer funds:

The need for a Resolution to transfer funds was explained along with some options.

Motion: Mansavage/Rutta to transfer the year end balance into the Capital Improvement fund. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

**The resolution will be presented at the March 8th meeting for approval.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Library: Joe Gemza read the proposed position letter to send to the Portage County Library board.

Motion: Rutta/Kielblock to approve the position letter to the County Library Board. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

Two architect companies have offered to draw a concept design for free. (Jackson Case and River House Architect.)

Village Space needs were discussed: The need for a meeting room and Election Site were mentioned. Other municipalities have control of a portion of their buildings for this type of use. The library would be able to lock up and protect their contents and the other portion would be under the control of the Village for meeting and Election purposes. The library would need to get permission if they wanted to use the Village space for a library program.

Osowski authorized the Clerk-Treasurer to give advice on the space needs for Elections.

Zoning Plan Commission: Kaminski reported the committee met with the attorney and had a conference all with Vierbicher Associates regarding the building permit violation by Retzke at 238 Main Street. They are trying to figure out what avenue to take and what proceedings to apply and they continue to work on more information.

The existing options are:

  1. Tear the building down
  2. Present the case to the board of appeals.

Treasurer’s Report:

The Clerk-Treasurer presented a Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual report generated from QuickBooks. She asked if this provides sufficient information for the board to be knowledgeable of the budget status. There were a few comments and no action.

Payment of Bills:

All bills were read aloud.

Kurszewski explained the bill to Barry’s Body shop is to fix the fuel tank on the dump truck. He also stated the radiator needs fixed. Osowski said they will have an Equipment Purchasing & Planning committee meeting.

The curators of the museum presented a bill to be reimbursed for Fire Extinguisher maintenance in the amount of $87.30.

Motion: Rutta/Kielblock to pay all invoices including the reimbursement to the curators with the stipulation the Fair Board be contacted for future arrangements regarding maintenance. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

Educational Opportunities:

Osowski mentioned an upcoming Historical Society Meeting regarding the Lockery (Rosholt) House and there is also a Board of Appeals workshop available.

Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to adjourn. All in favor: none opposed: motion carried.

Adjourned: 8:25 p.m.

Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

Posted: April 9, 2010

VILLAGE BILLS PAID February 2010

Check #

Vendor

Amount

Check#

Vendor

Amount

11062

Alliant Energy

$621.12

11063

Amherst Telephone

$110.31

11064

BP Amoco

$188.14

11065

MN Life Ins Co

$44.01

11066

D. of Employee Trust

$3.00

11067

Veolia Environmental

$1828.95

11068

Schierl Oil & Heating

$500.59

11069

Firkus Lumber Co.

$278.53

11070

Wimme Sand & Gravel

$43.66

11071

North American Salt

$1849.07

11072

Anderson Law Firm

$58.00

11073

Rosholt Fire District

$1764.57

11074

Rosholt 1st  Responders

$6963.90

11075

Portage Cty Treasurer

$1346.58

11076

Larry Kielblock

$68.00

11077

Mileage (Kelly Hodge)

$19.80

11078

Schierl Inc.

$151.85

11079

BLI Lighting

$169.60

11080

WI Public Service

$340.52

11081

MasterCard

$42.99

11082

J. Wimme Trucking

$85.00

11083

Barry’s Body Shop

$80.00

11084

Alliant Energy

$543.31

11085

Arnie Kaminski

$87.30

11086-87

Payroll

$1288.47

11088

Portage Cty Treasurer

$34640.09

11089

Rosholt School Dist.

$75800.01

11090

NCTI

$12826.32

11091-95

Poll Workers

$260.00

 

Wisconsin Retirement

$365.80

 

Federal Withholding

$739.02

 

State Withholding

$165.50

11096-97

Payroll

$126669

11098/100

Rosholt Sewer Comm..

$16435.45

11101-02

Void

$00.00

11103

Assembly Chief Clerk

$114.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEWER BILLS PAID February 2010

Check #

Vendor

Amount

Check #

Vendor

Amount

4373

Alliant Energy

$1154.65

4374

Diggers Hotline

$76.53

4375

Ray’s Custom Service

$281.47

4376

Amherst Telephone

$69.74

4377

Team Lab Chemical

$729.50

4378

MasterCard

$109.14

4379

Commercial Test Lab

$443.22

4380

Alltel

$26.24

4381

Payroll

$289.35

 

Federal Withholding

$70.76

4382

Payroll

$234.23

 

 

 

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Zoning Plan Commission

Wednesday February 10, 2010

7:00 p.m. at Village Office

APPROVED APRIL 12, 2010

Meeting called to order at 7:00PM on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at the Village Office.

Committee members present: Rick Osowski, Ron Pliska, Jason Woyak Arnie Kaminski and Debbie Peplinski.

Members of the public present: Gordy Krogwold

Also present by telephone conference call Tracy Johnson, Zoning Administrator.

Tracy Johnson visited with the Village Attorney, Brian Formella by telephone. They discussed the option of getting a variance. Business separate issue. Committee was concerned about hearing two different sides and want to meet with Tracy and Brian together.

Arnie will call and set a time.

Next Meeting Monday, Feb. 15 - 4:00PM at the Anderson Law Offices 1372 Main ST, Stevens Point WI

Meeting Adjourned 7:55PM

Debbie Peplinski

Posted: April 13, 2010

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Zoning Plan Commission

Monday February 15, 2010

4:00 p.m. at Anderson Law Firm (1372 Main St, Stevens Point)

APPROVED APRIL 12, 2010

Meeting called to order Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 - 4:00PM at the Anderson Law Offices 1372 Main ST, Stevens Point WI

Committee members present: Rick Osowski, Ron Pliska, Jason Woyak, Arnie Kaminski and Debbie Peplinski

Also present: Tracy Johnson and Jason Hansen from Vierbicher (Zoning Office) and Brian Formella (Village Attorney)

Brian Formella stated he got a telephone call from Steve Rutta stating he will not be at the meeting. He said” he feels we went too far without him”.

Tracy started in the discussion by saying the 28 X 40 garage at the Retzke property has a height problem more like 19’. Discussed fees, fines and citations.

Retzke told Tracy Johnson he was in contact with the village office two times and was told a permit was not needed. His builder also questioned him.

He started building after June 8, 2009 Zoning Ordinance became effective.

Brian Formella referred to the “Goode vs. Forest County” case and was going to look into this for us. He also discussed policy issues and gave us a copy of an Enforcement Tracking Sheet. Also discussed you cannot rely on municipality mistakes unless they are vested rights which in this case is not applicable.

Tracy Johnson called Retzke on January 29, 2010 and verbally told him his building permit is rejected. All agreed a denial in writing was to be sent stating “You must become compliant or legal action will be taken against you. Motion 1st by Ron Pliska and 2nd  by Jason Woyak.

Also discussed another letter was to be sent from the village attorney. This letter is to say “You are not in compliance with Village Zoning Ordinances. You will be charged double the building permit fees for starting without a permit plus citation fees.”

Motion 1st by Ron Pliska and 2nd by Jason Woyak.

Meeting adjourned 6:10PM

Debbie Peplinski

Posted: April 13, 2010

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Library Committee

Monday February 15, 2010

@Village Church (187 Main St)

APPROVED MARCH 8, 2010

Attendees: Joe Gemza, Mary Lichtenberg, Jan Kraetsch,  JoAnn Vosz, Mary Jane Zdroik,  Kate Zdroik,  Jen Stewart, Darren Hoppa.

Joe reviewed action at the Village of Rosholt Board Meeting in January.

Approved and signed the library committee’s draft letter of project endorsement for the Board to send to the Library Board

Bob Stack recommended adding a commitment of 50 years to the letter.  Joe will include that in a Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding between Village and Library Board

Jen will research examples of such MOA/U’s to use as templates

Bob Stack is working with Portage County Corporation Counsel to provide a draft for group to work with at the next meeting

Joe asked Board to provide a description of what they need in the building

Square footage of existing library for elections and meetings

Asked committee to reach out to other municipalities in library's territory after concept design and cost estimate is complete

Bob Stack will find library report showing complete list (circulation by municipality)

Joe described interactions with Jackson Case.

Village will send copies of past concept plans to him, except River House b/c copyrighted

Jackson will provide a design

River House would like to provide a design – Joe will keep them on contact list

Darren Hoppa - local architect

Interested in helping with the project

10 years of energy efficient building design experience

Suggested incorporating historical displays

Encouraged use of timeline – Jen will update previous one

Include future meeting of Village and Library Boards

Will work with Joe and Village building inspector to verify existing building is usable

USDA Rural Development has grants for Phase I&II Environmental reviews (Brownfield development division)

Will contact Midwest Renewable Energy Association to invite them to help

Joe sees value in learning the history of the existing building

Jen will ask Portage County Planning Dept if they have blueprint /record of permits(they don’t)

Jen will ask  Portage County Historical Society re: blueprint (don’t have it)

Does the Fire District have the original blueprint?

Committees:

Communication/PR – Kate Zdroik

Purpose:  Regular updates to various media, including:

Newspapers – RR, SPJ, PCG, Iola, Wittenberg

Village website – Kate will ask Theresa

Fact sheets posted at library, post office, etc.

Design – Tricia

Purpose:  Work with volunteer architect(s) to create a concept plan that meets the needs of the library and the Village of Rosholt.  The design is not restricted to the current footprint of the building – additions could be made.  The Design committee will choose a concept plan and present it to the Library Committee, Development Group, municipalities, and Library Board.  Estimated cost based on the concept plan can be used by Fundraising Committee to set targets and sell the project.  Then RFP's will be sent for a detailed building design.

South Central Library System building services contacts:

http://www.scls.info/building/services.html

Deb Haeffner, 608-246-4686, debhaeff@scls.lib.wi.us

Interested members: Mary Jane, Sue Tupper.

Bob’s food for thought regarding library needs:

Develop a children's area that invites use. The larger children's’ area should be “separate” from the general library area, but still viewable from the circulation desk.

Improve the functionality of the circulation desk area and staff work area.

Create more area for general library use

A remodeled facility will create more space for library materials, services, and programs benefiting village and county residents.

Develop a small computer-training area (designated area for personal computers & AV)

Ensure ADA compliance.

The library facility will meet all handicapped accessible regulations.

Address miscellaneous building concerns including appropriate wiring for telephone, cat5, fiber, etc.

Improve building visibility and identity within the community

Use interior building materials that allow for ease of cleaning, maintenance, graffiti resistance, etc.

If feasible, develop an inviting “coffee kiosk area” i.e. a small area with lounge furniture.

Keep total project cost including design, building construction, and furnishings in the range of $400,000 to $600,000.

The entire remodeled area needs to be visible from the circulation desk, it is important to keep staffing costs low.

If feasible, design shipping and receiving area that can easily accommodate resource exchange from the other Portage County Public Libraries and the South Central Library System.

Explore in-floor heating and other energy efficient features including solar panels

Next steps:

Mary Jane will ask  Helen Adams if she would like to join committee

Bob will continue to provide specifics on what the library needs  - space

Bob will ask Don Keck from Focus on Energy to join committee ( Don’s on family leave until March 15)

Municipal – Joe

Purpose:  Communicate with and obtain support from all municipalities in library territory.

Suggested members: Original Village Library Committee

Next steps:

Bob will identify which municipalities should be included based on circulation

Fundraising – JoAnn and Jen

Purpose:  Create a committee and process for fundraising to fund the various stages of the project.

This will include recruiting members, identifying methods (grants, etc.), when cost of approved concept plan is available then apply for grants, etc.

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Next steps: 

Bob will check to see if project can use Portage County Library Foundation Inc. for sponsoring organization

Jen will ask Bob how the Library Board and Library Foundation Board interact – through Bob

JoAnn and Jen will recruit members and set a meeting in mid-April to design the process

Next meeting:

Thursday March 18th – in Hatley? 

Here are the options.  Let Jen know if I should go ahead with it.

Sharon Luebbe, Branch supervisor has reserved their meeting room for us from 6-8 pm.

David Narloch, Village President, key player in design/funding, is willing to talk with the group about the planning process

Phyllis Christian, Marathon County Libraries Director, (715) 261-7240 (Jen will contact)

Mary Bethke, former director, key player in planning (David will contact)

(715) 352-3155

Jennifer Stewart

UW Extension

Posted: April 9, 2010

 


Village of Rosholt

 Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Thursday February 18, 2010

7:00 p.m. @ Village Office

**Includes a Closed Session

APPROVED MARCH 8, 2010

Call to order: by President Rick Osowski

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski, Steve Rutta, Richard Mansavage, Joy Garski and Larry Kielblock

Also Present: Jason Woyak

Reorganize Committees

Motion: Rutta/Garski to approve the Zoning Plan Commission and Zoning Board of appeals. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Zoning Plan Commission:                                          Zoning Board of Appeals:

2 year term 2008-2010                                                3 year term 2008-2011

            Arnie Kaminski (Chair)                                     Lee Miller (Chair)

3 year term 2008-2011                                                            Allen Borski

            Ron Pliska                                                        2 year term 2008-2010

            Tom Richter                                                                 Dave Merila

2 year term 2008-2010                                                            Kerry Krogwold

            Debbie Peplinski                                               1 year term 2009-2010

1 year term 2009-2010                                                            Jessica Moore

            Rick Osowski                                                   Alternate: 3 year term 2008-2011

            Jason Woyak                                                               Andy Hartvig

            Steve Rutta                  

 

Motion: Kaminski/Mansavage to enter CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Section 19.85 (c) Wis. Stats, to consider issues pertaining to the performance evaluation of public employees including the Village Board, Maintenance and Clerk-Treasurer. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried. (Jason Woyak left)

The closed session consisted of a round table discussion about Village Board communication problems and at 8:00 p.m. Bob Kurszewski and Theresa Hartvig came to discuss their communication issues with the board.

Motion: Mansavage/Kielblock to adjourn. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Adjournment: 9:05 p.m.

Rick Osowski, Village President

Posted: April 9, 2010

 

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