July 2008 MINUTES
Note: These are the proposed minutes that will be approved at the next board meeting.


Village of Rosholt Minutes

Sewer Committee Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.

At Village Office (125 Grand Ave)

APPROVED SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Call to order: By Chairman Jessica Moore @ 7:10pm

Present: Bob Kurszewski, Jessica Moore, Kevin Konopacky, Larry Kielblock and Arnie Kaminski

Generator: Problem is a blown voltage regulator, Kevin presented his quote $13,227.79 to the committee old generator is not worth anything to him and no trade in will be accepted. Might be some check out fees applied possibly if the board went with them they could waive the fees. Questions were asked about motor control’s generator offer Kevin answered all questions. Kevin thanked the committee for their time and was excused.

Larry requested if he could take old generator down to Pennsylvania to have it looked at free of charge he has trucks going down there all the time and would not charge for on the way down there. He finds it hard to believe our old one can’t be fixed. Bob will get generator in Rapids bring it back to Larry by Saturday July 12 Larry will keep us posted on the out come within the next few weeks. If generator can’t be fixed members of the community expressed possibly bidding on the generator as is, we would then need to post that and go from there.

Old Business: state street issues seemed to be resolved per Bob the house that seemed to be the problem they have moved and problem has been solved.

Discussed with Bob ways we could save on gas since gas prices are on the rise, Bob stated it takes about 6 hours to mow by the sewer plant and he mows that every other week it was suggested he should mow less. Bob understood the concerns and will adjust his mowing time back there. Example a lot of rain will then require lawn to be mowed as it would grow.

As stated in our last report Amherst has keys and is all set to be a back up Bob, Jessica, Larry, Arnie went out and ran through some scenarios on what to do.

Adjourned: 7:40 p.m.

Jessica Moore, Committee Chair

Posted: September 15, 2008


Village of Rosholt Minutes

Zoning Plan Commission meeting

Saturday July 12, 2008

8:00 a.m. at Village Office.

APPROVED SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

 

Call to order: by Chairman, Steve Rutta

Roll Call: Steve Rutta, Arnie Kaminski and Rick Osowski  (Absent: Jason Woyak, Debbie Peplinski and Ron Pliska

Discussed Lorraine Dobbe’s request to change the Zoning at 622 Grand Ave E. (parcel # 176-25-1021-03.05) from Residential to Manufacturing.

The general consensus is to deny her request for the Zoning change as the committee does not see any favorable reason to change the status.

Adjournment: 8:30 p.m.

Steve Rutta-Committee Chair

Posted: September 15, 2008


Village of Rosholt Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Monday July 14, 2008

7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (137 Main St)

APPROVED AUGUST 11, 2008

Call to order: by President Rick Osowski

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Cindy Gemza, Steve Rutta, Rick Osowski, Jessica Moore, Betty Williams and Arnie Kaminski (Absent: Joy Garski)

Also Present: Nancy Osowski, Jill Kumenius, Norma Anderson, Sharon Johnson, Tom Bushman, Orville Larson, Bob Kurszewski, David Hanson, Chain Williams, Julie Firkus, Kate Zdroik and Debbie Peplinski

Osowski appointed Jessica Moore to take minutes in the absence of the clerk.

Public Requests for Consideration: Tom Bushman expressed his adversity to the Fire Invoice he received and wanted to discuss procedures for Fire Calls. Osowski directed him to contact the Fire Chief or attend a Fire District Meeting regarding his incident.

Tom also asked how we can get more signs posted on County and State roads to indicate the location of Rosholt.  

~Debbie Peplinski has concerns about the Village Office being closed too often. Moore will research the possibility of hiring a temporary service to answer phones and perform general office duties. Osowski will talk to the Clerk-Treasurer.

Approve Minutes: Motion: Williams/Gemza to approve the minutes as read. All in favor. None Opposed. Carried.

Sewer Generator: Larry Kielblock said a used 20 horse generator for $13,000.00 will be looked at this week.

A brand new 25 Watt generator from Motors & Controls with sound barrier and welder capability is $14,343.00.

A company in Wausau locally services generators.

Surveillance Camera:  Rutta suggests that since this is a security issue, he would like to place the item on a Closed Session Agenda.

A resident suggested putting cameras on Highway 66.

Fuel Cost Savings Plan: Williams stated Car Quest delivers parts to the Rosholt Motorcycle Shop twice per day. She suggested the Village order their parts from Car Quest instead of driving to Stevens Point to get them.

Committee Changes: Gemza expressed concern about Maintenance Bob not being able to get the tools he needs if he is removed from the tool purchasing committee. Moore explained Bob would only be removed because of conflict of interest and he would still be a part of the process.

Motion: Kaminski/Moore to approve changes to the Village Committee by removing Bob Kurszewski from the equipment Planning & Purchasing Committee. Rutta and Gemza opposed, all others in favor. Motion carried.

**Maintenance Bob requested to be removed from all committees.

County Bridge Replacement Program: The County Highway Department was not present; however, David Hanson of Earth Tech supplied a letter for the Board to send to the Highway Department to apply for the Bridge Replacement Program for the 2009 Budget. This application does not bind us to build the bridges.

Motion: Kaminski/Williams to apply for the County Bridge Aid. All in favor. None Opposed. Motion Carried.  

 

Operators Licenses: Applications and background reports for the following applicants were presented and reviewed:

Linda Kurszewski, Andrew Kaminski, Devan Dzwonkowski, Cheryl Doede and Jennifer Lehman.

Motion: ?/? to approve operator’s licenses for all the applicants presented.

Roll Call Vote: Gemza-aye, Rutta-aye, Osowski-aye, Moore-aye, Williams-aye and Kaminski-aye with the exception of abstaining from voting for Andrew Kaminski. Motion Carried.

Meeting Absence: Moore stated she will be attending classes for basic EMT/First Responder beginning in August and ending in December. Since these classes are on Mondays, she is asking to be excused from 4 regular board meetings.

It was mentioned that Gemza had been excused previously and there was some concern about changing meeting dates because that would rearrange others peoples schedules.

Motion: Kaminski/Williams to excuse Moore from September through December Regular Board meetings. All in favor. None Opposed. Motion Carried.

Mural: The gals who painted the mural suggested the Village apply a weather sealer and several folks have mentioned adding a light to display the art at night. Information presented indicated the sealer may not be the best idea as it may cause the yellow paint on the mural to bleed. A 5 gallon bucket costs $62.00, a spray on last 3 to 4 years. The weather sealer is tabled to gather more information.

Mary Jane Zdroik has contacted Central Wisconsin Electric Coop for a possible grant for lighting the mural.

 

Memorial Bench: Williams made a correction to the Agenda stating the memorial bench is not specifically for Mrs. Lockery, but for the Lockery family as a whole. Williams feels strongly about her personal connection with the family and would like to honor them by establishing a memorial. Residents questioned why the Village is not paying for this. Williams’s response is that she chooses to take on the expense herself.

 

Resolution to Transfer Funds:  Motion: Rutta/Williams to approve the Resolution to transfer funds in the amount of $699.60 from the capital improvement fund to the Street Maintenance fund for the purpose of creating a parking area at the baseball concession stand. All in favor: None Opposed: Carried.

Committee Reports:

Public Health & Safety: Gemza would like the public to be aware that there was a dark purple vehicle with a black hood trying to pick up young girls in the Village.

On May 27, 208 a building inspection was conducted with 2 Fair Board members present. There are several concerns regarding  

The May 27, 2008 Building Inspection Report from Vierbicher was presented. Two Fair Board members were present during the inspection. There are several concerns regarding public safety in the 4-H exhibit Hall and the Village Attorney was contacted. He sent a notice to the Fair’s attorney giving them 30 days to make the building safe. Gemza said, if safety is not met, there will be a sign posted and no one will be permitted to go inside. The Fair Board asked if they got an inspector, could they enter. Response: Yes.

A special board meeting will be scheduled to determine actions regarding the 30 day notice.

Gemza suggested the Fair Board work with the Village Board.

 

The procedure for cutting tall grass was not discussed. Gemza is working on it.

Sewer Committee: Resident Larry Kielblock asked permission to take the generator to Pennsylvania, at no expense to the Village. This item is tabled until he reports to the Sewer Committee.

Approve Payment of Bills: The fire call invoice was discussed. The Clerk-Treasurer processed the invoice as a claim with the property insurance company. Board members suggested this should not be processed as a claim so Osowski will contact the insurance company. Rutta suggested this probably won’t be covered since the incident was self-induced. Maintenance Bob stated he does call in every burn to dispatch.

Motion: Rutta/Gemza to approve payment of the bills as read with the exception of Motors & Controls which may possibly be waived. All in favor. None Opposed. Motion Carried.   

Notice of Meetings & Educational Opportunities: Maintenance Bob thanked the Village Board for the memorial for his brother.

Motion to adjourn: Rutta/Moore. All in favor: None Opposed: Carried.

Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Jessica Moore, Village Trustee

Posted: August 14, 2008

 

 

 

 

VILLAGE BILLS PAID-July 2008

Check #

Vendor

Amount

Check #

Vendor

Amount

010506

Payroll

$437.89

010507

Dept of Revenue

$193.30

010508

R. Fire District

$731.98

010509/010510

Health Benefit

$2250.00

010511

Alliant Energy

$850.88

010512

Amherst Telephone

$108.27

010513

Anderson Law

$868.99

010514

BP Amoco

$112.98

010515

Schierl Inc

$60.25

010516

MasterCard

$151.76

010517

MN Life Ins

$32.24

010518

Veolia Environment

$1685.33

010519

WI Public Service

$12.53

010520

Dept. of Justice

$40.00

010521

Firkus Lumber

$8.92

010522

R. Fire District

$2115.25

010523

R Fire District

$500.00

010524

BLI Lighting

$169.34

010525

Gordy’s 66

$14.80

010526

Wimme Trucking

$340.00

010527

Wimme Sand

$399.47

010528

Payroll

$427.79

010529

Consolidated Utility

$27.50

010530

Due to Sewer

$364.16

010531

Petty Cash

$81.01

*skip010532

Use in August

 

010533

Comm. 1st Bank

$3144.00

 

Federal Withholding

$900.13

 

WI Retirement

$396.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEWER BILLS PAID-July 2008

Check#

Vendor

Amount

Check #

Vendor

Amount

4130/4131

Payroll

$911.77

4132

Amherst Telephone

$69.74

4133

MasterCard

$173.41

4134

Alliant Energy

$726.65

4135

MA RC

$171.77

4136

Commercial Test Lab

$439.62

4137

Alltel

$24.47

4138/4139

Payroll

$897.09

41040

WWOA

$15.00

 

Federal Withholding

$97.70

 


Village of Rosholt Minutes

Streets/Building & Grounds/Parks Committee

Thursday, July 17, 2008

7:00 p.m. @ Village Office (125 Grand Ave)

APPROVED AUGUST 11, 2008

Call to order: by Chair, Betty Williams

Members present: Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski, Chain Williams, and Betty Williams Debbie Peplinski.

Also Present: Nancy Osowski.

Read the 2008 Budget. $21,000.00 designated to Parks and Streets.

Where did we spend this money? No new streets, sidewalks, no roads fixed.

Just purchased bark for parks and resurfaced tennis court.

LRIP: Did we get approval?

Get Bids to fix Main Street by fairgrounds and Village Office. (B & B, American, Fahrner)

Get Sidewalk bids too.

Parking lot by Village Office was discussed

Lighting for new mural was discussed.

Also discussed 4H building and inspections.

Meeting Adjoined 9:10pm.

Debbie Peplinski, Committee Member

  <>Posted:  August 13, 2008

 


Village of Rosholt Minutes

Streets/Buildings & Grounds/Parks Committee Meeting

Wednesday July 30, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.

At Village Hall (outdoor grounds-137 Main St)

APPROVED SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Call to order: by chair Betty Williams.

Members present: Betty Williams, Chain Williams, Arnie Kaminski, Lee Miller, Rick Osowski and Debbie Peplinski.

The need to repair the roof at the Fire Station was discussed. Betty Williams sought bids from Commercial Roofing, Len Venter, Liebe, and the company doing the hardware store.

Arnie Kaminski is getting bids from American Asphalt and Fahrner Asphalt for N. Main Street and received a bid from Zdroik Construction for concrete. Rick Osowski is also getting concrete bids.

Culvert was replaced during the week. We need to find out where it was replaced so we can bill the proper person.

Discussed the need to fix blacktop by the bridges and put it on a work order for Bob.

Arnie asked if he could use round-up to kill the weeds by the historical marker on his time.

Maple Street has gravel in the ditches from our recent rain storms. It needs to be shoveled back. Put on work order for Bob.

Discussed garage door at the fire station and decided to have Bob fix it.

Discussed the need for bark at the American Legion.

Discussed the need to trim brush by dam bridge and put it on a work order for Bob to do.

Did a drive around the village and looked at sidewalks. Discussed the sidewalks in need of repair and the possibilities of new sidewalks. Arnie will make some calls and get bids and ideas for the next meeting.

Meeting Adjourned 9:20pm

Betty Williams, Committee Chair

Posted: September 15, 2008


Village of Rosholt Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Thursday, July 31, 2008

7:00 p.m. at Village Office (125 Grand Ave)

 

APPROVED SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Call to order: by President, Rick Osowski

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Arnie Kaminski, Betty Williams, Steve Rutta, Rick Osowski, Jessica Moore, Joy Garski and Cindy Gemza.

Also Present: None at this time. Anticipating the arrival of Attorney Brian Formella and Larry Kielblock.

Sewer Generator

Moore reports that the Sewer committee met with Larry Kielblock and Arnie Kaminski in regards to getting permission to take the generator to Pennsylvania to be repaired. The cost of repairs is estimated at approximately $2,200-$2,500.00 .An additional $700.00-$800.00 will need to be invested as the muffler system was flooded while it was stored at Motors and Controls. Larry Kielblock will be arriving to present the details.

Gemza asked: Was it Motors & Controls fault the muffler was flooded? If so, who will be responsible for the cost of repairs?

Larry Kielblock arrived.

He presented an estimate for repairs by Cleveland Brothers in the amount of $3,006.00 which include repairs already made to unit and recommended repairs per inspection.

The company Kielblock is working with has already preformed $900.00 worth of repairs in regards to the system flood caused by being exposed to the elements, probably during storage at Motors and Controls. The repairs include draining water & engine oil, replacing spark plugs, etc. Now they will start work on getting the motor operational.

Gemza restated her question about who would be responsible for the cost of repairs for the flooding damage. Is Motors & Controls at fault for the damages?

Kielblock said Motors and Controls had most of the muffler covered but a cracked pipe was exposed which caused water leakage in the entire system. There is no evidence to support previous knowledge of the cracked pipe; therefore no action was taken.

 The total cost to repair the water damage is $926.00. Cost to repair the motor is $2.080.00 bringing the total cost of repair to $3,006.00.

Motion: Kaminski/Rutta to approve repairs to the generator in the amount of $3,006.00.

All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Kielblock left the meeting.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion: Moore/Gemza to enter CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Section 19.85 (c) and/or (g), Wis. Stats, to consider issues pertaining to the lease with the Rosholt Fair Association, Inc. concerning public properties (fairgrounds and buildings), where legal counsel will be present to discuss possible litigation aspects of lease obligations. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

**Attorney Formella was present.

Fair Association Matters:

Vierbicher Review of the Perlock Building inspection was presented in hopes of obtaining an answer to provide to the Fair Association regarding use of the Community Hall (4-H building).

It was noted the Centennial Committee chose not to use the Community Hall (4-H building) for their event on July 5th, based on inspector reports on file at that time.

Formella states there are two separate issues:

Safety aspects of the building and lease obligations for general maintenance.

Portions of the Lease agreement were read aloud indicating the Fair is in material breach of the agreement.

The lack of a detailed inspection of the attic is a continuing concern of the Village Board.

Motion: Moore/Rutta to adjourn the closed session and return to OPEN SESSION for consideration and possible action on this matter. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Motion: Rutta/Garski to ratify the Notice of Default dated July 15th 2008 regarding Rosholt Fair Association, Inc.  All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Motion:  Moore/Kaminski to require the Fair Association to submit a report, by August 15, 2008, prepared by an architect/engineer regarding the condition of the Commercial Hall (4-H building) with the stipulation that a Village Trustee be present during the inspection process. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Motion to adjourn: Rutta/Moore. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Adjournment:  9:05 p.m.

Rick Osowski, Village President

Posted: September 15, 2008



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