June 2005 MINUTES
  Special Meeting June 21 listed below.  
June 13 listed below.
June 13 Public Hearings listed below.

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Minutes  Special Board Meeting

Tuesday June 21, 2005

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

Call to order: by President Kelly Hodge

Roll Call:  Rick Osowski, Helen Pliska, Cindy Gemza, Kelly Hodge, Absent: Duane Dobbe & Arnie Kaminski

Also Present: Jim Beckland, Tammy Beckland, Mike Hodge, Jill Kumenius, Norma Anderson, Dale Bates (Badgerland Home Inspections LLC), Bruce Balkam, Adam Miller

Zoning Administrator:

Motion: Gemza/Osowski to accept the 1 year Scope of Services contract from Dale Bates of Badgerland Home Inspections LLC effective July 1, 2005. All in favor. Carried.

A preliminary Village procedure was discussed to include the following:

-The Clerk will distribute building permit application packets.

-Applicants will mail the packets to the Administrator

-The administrator will respond within 5 business days

-The administrator makes the determination of denial or approval & issues building permits

-The administrator prepares the statement of fees to be collected by the Village (to include 10% addition to the Administrators final cost per project)

<>-Final payment is made to the Administrator and 10% is retained by the Village.  <>Motion: Pliska/Gemza to accept these procedures and schedule changes to the Building Permit Ordinance to be amended at the Board Meeting on July 11, 2005. All in favor. Carried.  <>Motion:  Pliska/Osowski to approve the Building Permit application submitted by Joseph and Cindy Gemza of 391 Water for a 20 x 40 feet addition based on recent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Gemza Abstained, all others in favor. Carried.  <>Property owner Adam Miller of 317 Maple Street stated he doesn’t feel the Land dispute is settled between him and the adjacent property owner. He requested action by the Village. The Board directed the dispute to be settled by the property owners and continue to support the recommendation of the Zoning Plan Commission to deny any consideration for a building permit until the matter is resolved.    <>Motion to adjourn:  Osowski/Pliska. All in favor. Carried. 

Adjournment: 9:25 p.m                                   

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Minutes Regular Board Meeting

Monday June 13, 2005

Following Public Hearings & Board of Appeals Meeting

Approximately 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall (137 Main Street N) 

Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge

  Roll Call: Cindy Gemza, Duane Dobbe, Rick Osowski, Helen Pliska, Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge

Also Present:  Present: Chain Williams, Betty Hartwig, Jill Kumenius, Roy Simonis, Sandi Diederich, Dale Diederich, Jim Beckland, Eleanor Richter, Norma Anderson, Orville Larson, Debbie Peplinski, Debbie Kaminski,  Mike Hodge, Jeff Glodowski, Ron Pliska, Lorraine Dobbe, Robert Stack (Portage County Library),  Robert Kurszewski, Steve Rutta, Tammy Beckland, Leroy Miller, Joe Omernik, Ronnie Rekowski, Warren Zander, Judy Travicki, John Wanta

  Library: Robert Stack states the Library Foundation has funds available in the amount of $15,000.00 to be used towards upgrades at the Rosholt Branch providing that funds are equally matched by the Village. He also states that a resident study indicated library usage is increasing at Rosholt.

Due to user requests, they are considering changing the library hours and implementing a reading area and other programs. Remodeling suggestions include removing 1 bathroom and a utility closet to produce more working space or utilizing other segments of the Village Hall. Maintenance Bob says the Village must maintain enough space for equipment storage.

President Hodge received some information from Russ Feingold indicating the availability of grant funds for libraries. Hodge plans to attend a brown bag lunch program with the Portage County Grant writer to get more ideas. She has also contacted the Town of Alban for their consideration of the project. Further research will be gathered and the integrity of the walls will be viewed with the goal of having facts to present at the Finance Committee meeting in September. Volunteer Staffing can also be discussed at a later date.

Several Residents are in favor of the upgrade

Motion: Kaminski/Gemza to approve all the minutes as read. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Dobbe/Pliska to approve Alcohol Beverage Licenses for the following: All in favor. Carried.

For Class B Combination Beer & Liquor:

American Legion Post 509 of 290 Grand Ave E

Lisa McCune of 3002 Cty Rd A

Served at 121 E Randolph St (Rusty Spur Saloon)

Charlotte Callahan of 3148 W Lake Helen Dr

Served at 107 Main St N (Main Street Pub)

William Skibba of 3901 Maple Rd

Served at 158 Main St N (Dollar Bill’s)

Jan Hawke of 160 W State St; Iola

Served at 140 Randolph St E (Slammers Bar & Grill)

For Class A. Combination Beer & Liquor

Eugene Worzalla of 5225 Fairview Dr: Stevens Point

Sold at 178 Main St N (Gene’s Finer Foods)

For Class A Beer

Gordon Krogwold of 9045 Hwy 66

Sold at 281 Grand Ave E (Stop-N-Go Food Mart)

Timothy Schierl (Schierl Inc) of 709 Ridge Rd; Stevens Point

Sold at 425 Grand Ave W (The Store)

Motion: Pliska/Osowski to approve Picnic Alcohol Licenses for the following: All in favor. Carried.

Rosholt FFA Alumni for July 4^th

Rosholt Area Threshermen for July 16-17

Rosholt Fair Association for September 2-5

Motion: Gemza/Kaminski to approve Cigarette Licenses for the following: All in favor. Carried.

Lisa McCune (Rusty Spur Saloon)

Charlotte Callahan (Main Street Pub)

William Skibba (Dollar Bill’s)

Jan Hawke (Slammers Bar & Grill)

Eugene Worzalla (Gene’s Finer Foods)

Gordon Krogwold (Stop-N-Go Food Mart)

Timothy Schierl (The Store)

Motion: Pliska/Dobbe to approve Alcohol Operator’s License for the following: All in favor. Carried.

Judy Kurszewski, Linda Kurszewski, Cynthia Sepe, Jane Dobbertin, Silvija Miller, Dorothea Karch, Lawrence Karch, Karen Johnson, Jessie Sadenwasser, Lindsey Myer

Fireworks: FFA Alumni (Joe Omernik) requested a donation from the Village for the 4^th of July Fireworks. The Treasurer stated the Board approved a $500.00 donation included in the 2005 Budget. Kaminski suggested we donate more than $500.00. The treasurer suggests not donating above the budgeted amount. Several residents are in favor of the Fireworks and would like to see more budgeted for a donation in 2006.

Motion: Pliska/Dobbe to approve the $500.00 donation as budgeted. All in favor. Carried.

CMAR: Maintenance Bob gives information he learned at a recent training class that requires Sewer phone system alert responders to be certified. Training is a 2-3 day session offered in the Fall for a cost of $40.00. To remain certified, 2 classes must be attended every 4 years at a cost of $16.50 each. The Sewer Committee will meet to discuss a procedure for recruiting responders and to determine an amount of compensation.

-Resident Dale Diederich showed interest in becoming a responder.

Other aspects of the CMAR were discussed.

Motion: Dobbe/Osowski to approve the CMAR with the Resolution prepared by the Clerk and approved by the Village President. The Resolution shall state we are in the process of establishing a team of certified Sewer phone alert system responders. All other procedures will remain to maintain normal plant operations. All in favor. Carried.

Rosholt Fur Food: Letters were read that the Business owner (Jim LeVeque) received from Attorney Molepske and the Department of Agriculture. The Village has submitted a complaint report and pictures to the Department of Agriculture and a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2005 to discuss the next procedure. The Business owner is to meet with Attorney Molepske on Thursday or Friday this week.

  <>No formal action could be determined at this time; however, a discussion suggests the following items be made part of the conditional use permit which may be prepared by Molepske once the meetings take place:

-Designated Truck Route

-Truck leakage

-Sewer Usage & Monitoring

-Odor Control  

-Carcasses storage

-Informative active and non-active plant dates

-establish fines for violation.

R&R MEATS: Ronnie Rekowski and his builder (John Wanta) presented a building plan for a Butcher/Retail Meat Market for Beef & Pork only. Rekowski realizes folks have a certain interpretation of the effects of this type of business and he asks the Board to take a tour of one of the area establishments such as Peoples Meat Market on Highway J, Niemuth’s in Waupaca or CFM (Country Fresh Meats) in Westfield.

A letter listing stipulations by the Department of Agriculture was read aloud by the Clerk. No action will be taken until the Village determines a sale price for the property.

Feed Mill Procedure:

Motion: Kaminski/Gemza to Combine Parcel #’s 176-25-1020-04.11 & 176-25-1020-04.12 into one parcel, also to combine Parcel #’s 176-25-1020-04.14 & 176-25-1020-04.15 into another parcel and order appraisals and surveys to determine purchase prices

All in favor. Carried.

Hodge request the Clerk research Village Expense for the Feed Mill.

Motion: Dobbe/Kaminski to accept Ronnie Rekowski written withdrawal of his interest to purchase Parcel # 176-25-1020-04.15 for the amount of $500.00. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Pliska/Gemza to donate the Colrud Feed Supply sign to the curators of the Malcolm Rosholt Pioneer Museum at their request. All in favor. Carried.

Highway 66 Enhancement Funds: Hodge presented a list of enhancements determined at an advisory meeting with Earth Tech which includes:

Description:	Unit:	Quantity:	Unit Price	Total:
Festoon Receptacle, Flag Arm, Banner Arm	Ea	13	270	3500
Bell Half Circle Planter	L.S.	1	8000	8000
Street Signs	Ea	24	350	8400
Planters (48”sq x 30” ht)	Ea	2	1600	3200
Banners-Fair	Ea	13	200	2600
Banners-Thresheree	Ea	13	200	2600
Construction Total				28300
15% Contingencies				4300
15% Engineering				4300
Estimated Total				36900
Wis DOT available Funding = $20,000.00 (80/20 cost share)   costs above funding limit are local responsibility

Motion: Osowski/Dobbe to approve funding for Enhancements, Contingencies & Engineering up to $20,000.00 with the order of importance to be determined at a later date. All in favor. Carried.

Zoning Administrator: Previous applicants were contacted to confirm their interest in the position of the Village Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator. Joseph Perlock of Perlock Homes LLC is no longer interested and Richard Anderson of Blue Chip Services sent a letter of resignation. Motion:  Dobbe/Kaminski to hire Dale Bates of Badgerland Home Inspections LLC for a 1 year term effective July 1^st to serve as the UDC Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator. All in favor. Carried.

Zoning Ordinance Amendments:

Motion: Pliska/Gemza to approve amendment to Section 10, Item K to change the required 100 feet setback to 75 feet from the ordinary high-water mark of navigable waters. All in favor. Carried.

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Motion: Dobbe/Kaminski to approve amendment to Section 4-Single Family Residential

To allow parcel #’s 176-30-0701 thru 0705 (also known as 321, 341 & 391 Water St) a less restrictive street setback requirement. All in favor. Carried.

Traffic Ordinance Amendment:

Motion: Dobbe/Pliska to amend Section 14.06(1) Parking Limits: to extend the distance for NO PARKING on the West Side of State Street to begin at Highway 66. All in favor. Carried.

Fire District Report: Hodge gave a brief overview of decisions made at the most recent Fire District Meetings:

The Fire District lost a litigation case regarding a leaky roof, however, a new roof was necessary and it has been installed.

A demonstration by 2 different companies was preformed to demonstrate Rescue equipment. The budget allowed $20,000.00 to make this purchase. It was approved to purchase equipment from TNT in the amount of $17,500.00 with a lifetime warranty. Other necessary items will be purchased with the remaining balance.

Fire Chief, Kluck, demonstrated communication equipment that allows firefighters to hear each other while fire fighting.

All Firefighters will be trained in Rescue on July 16, 2005

Village & Township Presidents and any Board members interested are required to take NIMS (National Incident Management Systems) Program.

- October 15, 2005 is Open House at the Fire Station

All Firefighters will take a Tech school Class for EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation) Training.

First Responder Report: Gemza presented the First Responders opinion on the EMT Basics status. First Responders will be able to perform more services once they complete their next required State Certification. The First Responders are comfortable with the level of services they can provide based on the New State Regulations and do not support the necessity to become EMT Basics.

Motion: Pliska/Dobbe to approve payment of all bills submitted. All in favor. Carried.

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

Adjournment:  10:45 p.m.

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Theresa Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

VILLAGE BILLS PAID-June 2005

US Postmaster	$74.00	Robert Kurszewski	$161.88
Theresa Hartvig	$572.97	Citgo Petroleum Corp	$82.02
BP Amoco	$43.15	Alliant Energy	$767.20
WI Public Service	$57.42	Schneider Printing Inc	$39.35
Rent-A-Flash	$809.52	WW Grainger, Inc	$18.90
Bartelt Enterprises Inc	$3950.00	Balestrieri Environmental	$6810.00
Affordable Tree Service	$350.00	Temple Display	$274.30
BA Pauls & Associates	$880.00	Northern Welding	$14.85
Gannett Wisconsin News	$239.09	MasterCard	$130.83
Anderson Machine	$49.50	Rosholt Hardware	$316.16
Amherst Telephone Co. Inc	$121.44	Bruce Municipal Equip	$318.06
WI DNR	$165.00	Deluxe Disposal	$1,595.10
Petty Cash -postage	$33.22	WI Dept. of Revenue	$190.50
Theresa Hartvig	$18.00

SEWER BILLS PAID-June 2005

Robert Kurszewski	$685.69	Alliant Energy	$609.66
WI DNR	$410.09	Commercial Testing Lab	$417.46
Diggers Hotline Inc	$8.22	Alltel	$21.81
Amherst Telephone	$121.44

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