June 2010 MINUTES

Village of Rosholt Minutes

EMERGENCY Street Committee

Tuesday June 1, 2010

6:00 p.m. @ Firkus Lumber

APPROVED JUNE 14, 2010

Call to order:  by Chair, Travis Firkus

Roll Call: Travis Firkus, Bob Kurszewski, Donald Kontney and Jason Woyak (absent, Arnie Kaminski).

Also Present: Paul Olson (property owner of 440 First Street)

The committee went to 440 First Street to view the ditch line that was filled in by the property owner (Paul Olson).

Paul and the Committee agreed to let him keep the ditch filled in as long as he keeps an 8 to 12 inch swale after the black dirt is set down and raked out. Paul will also call the Village to make sure the committee is satisfied with the site before he puts in grass seed.

Paul was notified, if there are any drainage issues or problems, he’ll be required to remove the dirt to remedy the situation.

Adjournment: 6:30 p.m.

Bob Kurszewski, Committee Member

Posted: June 16, 2010



Village of Rosholt Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Monday June 14, 2010

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

APPROVED JULY 12, 2010

Call to order: by President, Rick Osowski, and Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski, Larry Kielblock, Richard Mansavage, Travis Firkus, Debbie Peplinski and Donald Kontney.

Also Present: Norma Anderson, Jennifer Stewart (UW Extension), Jill Kumenius, Betty Williams and Shannon Riley (AECOM).

Public Requests for Consideration: None

Minutes:

It was noted that the Regular Board minutes for May 10, 2010, page 2, section on board member comments was changed to include Donald Kontney’s name. Also remove Mike Firkus from Also Present list.

The Zoning minutes for May 24th require determination of who made and seconded a motion to recommend approval of a conditional use to allow a residence on an agricultural lot of less than 5 acres. The board verified that the motion was made by Kontney and seconded by Firkus.

Motion: Mansavage/Peplinski to approve the minutes with the changes and clarifications indicated. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

** Peplinski verified a statement from the May meeting regarding Tigerton’s maintenance crew.

Educational opportunities-moved from the original order of the agenda:

Jennifer Stewart from the UW-extension informed the Board they have a chance to highlight on an opportunity as leaders by attending a Small Town Downtown Forum in Tigerton on July 14, 2010. Jennifer has plans to attend and offered to car pool.

OLD BUSINESS:  None

NEW BUSINESS:

Public Land Access: Chris Walport shared some concerns regarding the access to DNR land, off Hanson Street. The first 100-200 feet belongs to the Village of Rosholt and there is a Resolution on file to allow temporary closure for an agricultural pivot owned by Don Malek. The remaining portion of the road belongs to the Town of Alban. It was mentioned that the pivot may not actually cross at the Village portion; therefore, the problem would need to be addressed by the Town of Alban.

The D.O.T. submitted some information and the office is waiting for a response from the DNR program attorney regarding this situation.

Motion: Kaminski/Firkus to postpone action until the July 12th meeting to give the Street Committee an opportunity for research. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Alcohol Licenses:

Applications and background checks for Rosholt Fair Association (agent-Chris Martin) and Michael Drummond were presented.

Motion: Kaminski/Mansavage to approve the Alcohol Licenses for Rosholt Fair Association and Michael Drummond. Roll call vote; all in favor; motion carried.

Operator’s (Bartender) Licenses:

Applications and background checks were presented for the following:

Patricia Sikorski, Lisa Jakobi, Charlie Bembenek, Jennifer Lehman, Cheryl Brooks, Lori Richter, Patricia Bembenek, Michelle Peplinski, Mary Omernik, Michael Kaminski and Renee Szalewski.

Motion: Mansavage/Kielblock to approve Operator’s Licenses for Patricia Sikorski, Lisa Jakobi, Charlie Bembenek, Jennifer Lehman, Cheryl Brooks, Lori Richter, Patricia Bembenek, Michelle Peplinski, Mary Omernik, Michael Kaminski and Renee Szalewski.

Roll call vote: Peplinski abstained from Michelle Peplinski, in favor of all the rest; all others in favor; motion carried.

Dam Inspection Rules:

The DNR has issued a new administrative rule in order to standardize inspection of dams. The DNR will no longer conduct dam inspections; instead it will be the responsibility of the Village to hire a certified engineer. In July, the DNR will provide the Village with a dam classification and inspection schedule. No action required at this time.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Sewer:

Cleaning & Televising Sewer Lines:

Bid estimates were presented as follows:

Infratech                                   $8,527.00

Green Bay Pipe & TV              $4,880.00

The sewer committee made a recommendation to the Village Board to hire Green Bay Pipe & TV to televise 2 miles of sewer lines for the cost of $,880.00.

Discussion included the history of previous televising and the balance of saving for this project. It was suggested to start with the pipes that were televised the longest ago.

Motion: Mansavage/Kontney to approve the committee’s recommendation for televising the sewer lines .All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.

Main Lift Station Pumps:

A bid estimate to purchase pumps for the Main Lift Station was presented as follows:

Energenecs in the amount of $18,000.00 per pump.

The sewer committee made a recommendation to the Village Board to purchase 1 (one) pump from Energenecs.

Discussion included the fact that only one bid was obtained. This is because Energenecs is the only company that offers a direct replacement pump. It was also noted both pumps are 30 years old. They have already been rebuilt and the casting and housing have worn thin. There are sufficient funds in the bank account to purchase a pump.

Motion: Kontney/Kielblock to approve the committee’s recommendation to purchase 1 (one) pump from Energenecs. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Grand Ave Lift Station generator hook-up:

Bid estimates to wire the lift station for the generator were presented as follows:

Nellessen Contracting   $450.00

Newton Electric            $625.00

The sewer committee made a recommendation to the Village Board to hire Nellessen Contracting to wire the lift station for the generator for $450.00.

Motion: Mansavage/Kaminski to approve the recommendation to hire Nellessen for the electrical work. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Repair Manhole Chimneys:

Most of the manholes chimneys need cleaned out and grouted. Maintenance Bob can do the repairs, but he needs a second person on site for safety.

The sewer committee made a recommendation to the Village Board to allow Bob to repair the chimneys of the manholes provided there is an extra person on site.

Peplinski volunteered to serve as the extra person for safety.

Motion: Kontney/Mansavage to approve the committee’s recommendation to allow Bob to repair the manholes as long as Peplinski is on site. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Storm Sewers:

Residents mentioned the storm sewers are covered with debris which is blocking the water drainage. Rick will bring this to Bob’s attention.

Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR):

An overview of the report was given. The sewer plant is operating at a grade of A-. We had a B in one category due to insufficient pumps.

Motion: Kontney/Kaminski to approve the report including a resolution page that reads: To maintain the current level of operation, to upgrade equipment and keep the efficiency of operations. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Public Health & Safety:

An overview of the May 19th committee meeting was given. Courtesy letters regarding nuisance materials and unlicensed vehicles were sent to several property owners. Some have responded, some have not signed for their certified letters.

Motion: Kaminski/Kielblock to authorize the building inspector (Vierbicher) to issue official notices to the property owners that have not complied with or responded to their letters. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Fair Park Road: The road is in need of repair, but the Fair association wishes to temporarily place fill until they determine a location for a new well.   

Complaint form: An anonymous complaint was filed regarding the grass mowing. There are concerns that the parks and village office are not mowed prior to events that draw people to town. Since the “Good times in the pines” is scheduled for this weekend, Bob should get it mowed. Bob is on vacation this week and it was suggested we hire someone else to do the mowing. Neighborhood kids are not feasible due to liability issues.

The general consensus is to have Rick call Bob and ask him to come in from his vacation this week and mow the lions park, the dam and the village office.  

Streets:

An overview of the June 1st, Emergency Committee meeting was given. Paul Olson at 440 First Street filled in the ditch line. After viewing the site, the committee agreed to allow the fill as long as he leaves at least an 8 inch swale. Paul is instructed to call the committee for approval before he installs grass seed and he is also aware if any difficulties arise, he will be responsible to restore the ditch line.

Motion: Peplinski/Kontney to approve the Street Committees recommendation to allow the ditch alteration with stipulations understood by the property owner. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

Miscellaneous items not on the agenda:

~Statement: There is a new smoking law in effect. Some bar owners may want to install smoking decks.

~Statement: The Employee duties list should be updated.

~Can the road at the Fair Park be swept? No action

~Why did Bob pick up lights for the Fair Association? There are concerns about liability.

~We’d like to continue welcoming new businesses. Betty Williams previously handled the process. How do you want to proceed? General consensus is to continue getting a group picture taken with the business owner. Debbie Peplinski will make sure plants and cards are delivered.

Approve payment of bills:

Motion: Kielblock/Kontney to approve payment of all bills read aloud. All in favor; none opposed; motion carried.

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

<>Adjournment: 8:45 p.m. 

Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

Posted: July 30, 2010

Village Bills Paid-June 2010

Check #

Vendor

Amount

Check #

Vendor

Amount

11204-25

Payroll

1108.35

11206

WI Public Service

42.90

11207

Schierl Inc

31.35

11208

Alliant Energy

872.83

11209

Amherst Telephone

123.35

11210

Veolia Environmental

1828.95

11211

MN Life Ins Co.

44.01

11212

BA Pauls Associates

533.33

11213

BP Amoco

249.93

11214

Firkus Lumber

145.71

11215

MasterCard

322.78

11216

Anderson Law Firm

1573.25

11217

Portage Cty Gazette

130.16

11218

WI Dept. of Justice

14.00

11219

Faivre Implement Inc

90.09

11220

American Asphalt

201.19

11221

Lamp Recyclers

34.70

11222

AECOM

2109.75

11223

Consolidated Utility

13.75

11224-25

Payroll

925.45

11226

Rosholt Sewer

165.00

 

 

 

Sewer Bills Paid-June 2010

Check #

Vendor

Amount

Check #

Vendor

Amount

4418

Payroll

334.46

4419

Alliant Energy

787.81

4420

WI DNR

591.95

4421

Infratech

229.10

4422

Motors & Controls

584.80

4423

WA Roosevelt

29.00

4424

MasterCard

37.02

4425

Firkus Lumber

65.48

4426

Village (property ins)

2850.00

4427

Amherst Telephone

69.74

4428

Commercial Test Lab

443.22

4429

Diggers Hotline Inc

70.65

4430

Alltel

26.38

4431

Payroll

509.81

 


Village of Rosholt Minutes

Library Committee Meeting

Thursday July 15, 2010

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

PROPOSED DRAFT TO BE APPROVED AUGUST 9, 2010

Next Meeting, Thursday August 19, 2010

Attendees:   Mary Jane Zdroik, Kate Zdroik, Jen Stewart, Darren Hoppa, Donald Kontney, Bob Stack, Janet Zander

Note on Building names:   The “Village Hall” is the current location of the library and the “Village Office & Maintenance” is the clerk’s office on the corner.

Multi-use ideas:  Aging and Disability Resource Center collaboration

Janet Zander, Director of the Portage County Aging and Disability Resource Center presented information about the types of services they offer, which of those services they provide in Rosholt, and what they could commit to in Rosholt in the future.

ADRC services:  They provide services throughout the county but mainly in Stevens Point where the majority of residents live.  They use dining sites for other programs whenever possible to avoid increased administrative costs of agreements with other building owners.  Often programs are scheduled when meals are served since staff is already at the location to provide the meal.  The ADRC services include health screenings such as blood pressure checks, education including nutrition information, flu shots, and program enrollments such as Code Red and falls assessments.   They offer classes for exercise, computer use, and care givers, and hold support groups.   Computer classes are very popular.  Programming depends on community needs plus availability of volunteers, since they deliver most of the programs. 

ADRC staff also do outreach to other groups, such as giving a presentation to community groups, and gathering ideas for new programs by holding listening sessions and public hearings.

They target older adults, disabled people, and caregivers.

The Rosholt dining site is in the Lutheran Church.  Attendance is small but regular.  This may be due to a large population that receives meals at home (Meals on Wheels?) and the availability of restaurants.

Future potential activities:  This depends on participant interest and availability of volunteers.  Janet will survey attendees and volunteers at meal site.  Mary Jane will check with the Hatley Community Center to see what they offer.

Janet will also commit to recruiting tutors for computer education, providing kits for exercise classes, and staff to provide community programs.

*These potential uses might be included in grant applications to show multi-use of the building.

Concept design development:

Bob Stack will work with Theresa to create a Request for Proposal for a concept design.  The process suggested is:

Bob revises RFP draft

Works with Theresa to ensure it contains all required elements

Requests that the Village Board consider the RFP process at their August 9th meeting

If the Village Board approves of sending out the RFP, Theresa will send the RFP to area architects including but not limited to: Darren Hoppa, Riverhouse, Jackson Case, Samuels Group, Ellis Construction.

Bob will work with the group to identify funds to contract for the design

Next steps will be created at the September or October Library Group meeting

Interior furnishings: 

Bob Stack submitted a request for $185,000 to Portage County for furnishings (not including books) through the Capital Improvements Committee.  The request will be ranked by the county executive on July 22nd, brought to Capital Improvements Committee August 2nd, and a decision made by that committee August 16th.  It would then go to county board for approval.

DOC grant eligibility

*Kate is working with Faith Lutheran Church volunteers in Village of Rosholt

*JoAnne will follow up with Town of Sharon non-responders

*Jen will ask Sandy if data can be aggregated with all 3 municipalities.

Patty Drier, Portage County Executive, will have listening session in Rosholt soon.

Opportunity to speak to her about this project.

*Kate will contact her to get date.

Jennifer Stewart

UW Extension

Posted:

Affidavit of Posting at Village Office, Village Hall and US Post Office.

Theresa K. Hartvig, Clerk-Treasurer


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