March 2009 MINUTES
Note: These are the proposed minutes that will be approved at the next board meeting.

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Monday March 9, 2009

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

APPROVED APRIL 13, 2009

Call to order: by President, Rick Osowski

Roll Call:  Joy Garski, Steve Rutta, Rick Osowski, Jessica Moore, Betty Williams & Arnie Kaminski (Cindy Gemza arrived at 8:00 p.m.)

Also Present: Mary Jane Zdroik, Norma Anderson, Jill Kumenius, Nancy Osowski, Chris Martin, Jason Woyak, Bob Kurszewski and Bill Skibba

Public Requests for Consideration: Chris Martin (Fair Association) Met with Parks committee and want to remove trees recommended by Mike Zdroik (Forester)

Minutes:

Motion: Moore/Kaminski to approve the minutes as read. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried. (Gemza not present yet)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Elgin Sweeper: Osowski checked places he thought would be able to order parts or rebuild them. They all suggested against rebuilding the parts for liability reasons.

Prices from Bruce Municipal Equipment were presented:

Divided Fluid Master Cylinder =$425.00

Power Master Cylinder=$739.00

Bob Kurszewski quoted a price from Car Quest for the Fluid Master Cylinder=$172.00

Rebuild kits are available, but not advised @ $33.83 & $123.00

All of the local shops said they would not work on the sweeper and Bob is not sure what is involved in the labor.

The Board questioned the necessity of the machine. Bob Kurszewski explained the Elgin sweeper is less labor intensive than the old broom. The requirements for disposal were mentioned and the Village does not accumulate enough cubic feet to mandate monitored disposal. The Threshermen clean the street after their Tractor Pull in September.

Motion: Kaminski/Joy

To purchase the Divided Fluid Master Cylinder from Car Quest for $175.00 and to get the booster rebuilt if the price is under $300.00. If the price is higher, the action must be presented to the board for approval. Gemza not present yet: Rutta opposed: All others in favor. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Renew Animal Trapping Authority: Chris Walport requests renewal of his trapping authority for the Village of Rosholt. Motion: Moore/Rutta to approve his request for the year 2009. Gemza not present yet: All others in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Alcohol Beverage Licensing:

Motion: Kaminski/Williams to approve the alcohol beverage license for The Store Gas Station with Doug Schwantes as the agent. Roll Call Vote: Garski-aye, Rutta-aye, Osowski-aye, Moore-aye, Williams-aye and Kaminski-aye (Gemza not present yet) All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Motion: Moore/Kaminski to approve an operator’s (bartender) license for Charles Bembenek.  (Dustin Block did not submit his application) Roll Call Vote: Garski-aye, Rutta-aye, Osowski-aye, Moore-aye, Williams-aye and Kaminski-aye (Gemza not present yet) All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Motion: Moore/Rutta to approve alcohol beverage license for Jane Eckendorf to operate the Side Door Café on Randolph St.  Roll Call Vote: Garski-aye, Rutta-aye, Osowski-aye, Moore-aye, Williams-aye and Kaminski-aye (Gemza not present yet) All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Consider New Web Site:

A flyer was submitted to the Village office from Town Web Design stating he could design a web site waiving the set up fee of $1,000.00 with an annual maintenance fee of $310.00 if secured by March 15th. The site would be easier to manage and update. He offers complete technical support including contacts with the attorney for the League of WI Municipalities and the WI Towns Association.  Current web maintenance is $36.00 per year and resident Mike Hodge offers limited technical support.  The aspect of a fresh look was discussed.

Motion: Kaminski/Moore to postpone action on the web site until the April 13th board meeting. Gemza not present yet: All in favor: None opposed: Motion carried.

Sewer Main Lift Station:

Bob Kurszewski reported there is technical trouble with the Main Lift Station electrical panel. He is currently working with Energenecs and Alliant Energy to try to resolve the issue. Kaminski suggested running the generator to see if the problem occurs. This could determine the source of the trouble, either the power lines or the electrical panel.

When Alliant Energy came to the site they indicated the Meter Base is 2 feet above ground and State Code requires it be elevated to 5.5 feet which will require new underground wire. Alliant Energy also suggested a new meter base and disconnect. Motion: Rutta/ Moore to authorize sewer committee to obtain bids on the meter base elevation. Gemza not present yet: All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

**The Sewer committee will meet to test the generator and then set it to run for a few days to pinpoint the technical trouble. Moore suggested Bob call the back-up the next time a trouble call comes so they can get some hand-on training.

Consider Sale of Orange Dump/Plow Truck: The new truck seems to be running fine, but Kurszewski says there are issues and a few items that need fixed. The general consensus of the board is to sell the truck and save on property insurance premiums. Sale prices were discussed. Kurszewski suggested keeping the plow and hooking it up to the loader to use as a snow pusher.

Motion: Kaminski/Moore to postpone action on selling the truck until the April 13, 2009 meeting to receive a recommendation from the Equipment purchasing committee.  Gemza not present yet: All in favor: None Opposed: Motion carried.

Fair Park Bldg. # 2 Beer Stand: Kaminski, as the curator of the museum, states the Fair Association will no longer use the stand to sell beer. Kaminski would like to convert it to a permanent Blacksmith shop to be added to the museum buildings. A blacksmith has been obtained who is also involved with Trains of yesterday which may be implemented later.  

Gemza and Theresa Hartvig (Clerk-Treasurer) arrived.

 

Alterations to the building currently include covering the block wall with split face rock or cobblestone to make it look more like a blacksmith shop, adding a chimney for the blacksmith equipment and moving the fence to incorporate it into the museum complex.

Motion: Moore/Rutta to authorize Kaminski to remodel the #2 beer stand at the Fair Park into a blacksmith shop. Kaminski and Williams abstained: All others favor: None opposed: Motion Carried.

Committee Reports:  None

Approve Payment of Bills: Motion: Rutta/Garski to approve the bills as read. All in favor: None opposed: Motion carried.

Notice of Meetings and educational opportunities: Sewer committee will meet on Saturday March 14, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to test the generator.

Motion: Kaminski/Williams to enter Closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats. to discuss the sale of Public Lands (a portion of the old rail road right-of-way). All in favor: None opposed: Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION:

Mary Jane Zdroik was present and Rutta presented the recommendation of the Zoning Plan Commission to have the Village Board pay the entire cost of the certified survey map (approximately $1,200.00) in exchange for the portion (approx .37 Acres) of her parcel North of the rail-road right of way parcel.

The right-of-way easement was discussed. There are some concerns by Zdroik about future access if the land is ever sold to a private individual.

Mary Jane left.

Discussion about the land easement continued. There are some conflicting interpretations about rather easements are required or not. Rutta will research the land easement laws and let Mary Jane know the board cannot make a decision until they have been informed of the easement rules.

Motion: Kaminski/Moore to adjourn closed session and reconvene to open session for possible action on  the Zoning Plan Commission’s recommendation.. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion carried. 

OPEN SESSION:

The Zoning Plan commission makes recommendation to the Village Board to pay the entire cost of the certified survey map (approximately $1,200.00) in exchange for the North portion of Mary Jane Zdroik’s parcel (the portion North of the rail road right-of-way). Motion: Garski/Kaminski to deny the Plan Commission’s recommendation pending more information on the land easement. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.  ** Rutta will obtain the information.

Set dates for Ordinance Meetings: Wednesday March 18, 2009 @ 7:00 at the Village Office.

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

Adjournment: 8:55 p.m.

Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

Posted: April 20, 2009

VILLAGE BILLS PAID March 2009

Check #

Vendor

Amount

Check #

Vendor

Amount

010757

WI Dept of Justice

$20.00

010758

WI Public Service Corp

$329.09

010759

MasterCard

$90.55

010760

Amherst Telephone Co

$111.46

010761

BP Amoco

$143.97

010762

Schierl Inc

200.96

010763

MN Life Ins Co

$37.29

010764

Veolia Environmental

$1685.33

010765

Firkus Lumber Co.

$59.69

010766

J. Wimme Trucking

$85.00

010767

Wimme Sand & Gravel

$41.32

010769

EO Johnson

$202.18

010770

Mileage

$58.30

010771

Gannet WI Newspaper

$36.29

010772

BA Pauls & Assoc

$805.00

010773

Alliant Energy

$1063.65

WR43890

WI Retirement

$432.58

FW45265

Federal Withholding

$943.36

010774

WI Dept of Revenue

$225.00

010775/776

Payroll

$1176.66

010777/778

Payroll

$964.04

 

 

 

SEWER BILLS PAID March 2009

Check #

Vendor

Amount

Check #

Vendor

Amount

4234

MasterCard

$8.87

4235

Commercial Test Lab

$133.70

4236

Amherst Telephone Co

$69.74

4237

Alliant Energy

$852.31

4238

Team Lab Chemical Corp

$755.75

4239

Energenecs

$1460.10

4240

Alltel

$23.88

4241

Rosholt Area Youth

$522.00

FW386867

Federal Withholding

$174.04

4242/4243

Payroll

$735.99

4244/4245

Health Care Benefit

$2250.00

 

 

 

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Monday March 23, 2009

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

APPROVED APRIL 13, 2009

Call to order: by President Rick Osowski

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Cindy Gemza, Steve Rutta, Betty Williams, Arnie Kaminski and Rick Osowski

(Absent: Joy Garski and Jessica Moore)

Also Present: Richard Mansavage and Larry Kielblock

Public Requests for Consideration: None

Sewer Generator: When the generator was tested, it revealed the lift stations must be rewired to operate properly.

A bid proposal from Bushman Electric was presented as follows:

Rewire 3 lift stations and test the generator on the new plugs for $250.00

Motion: Kaminski/Rutta to approve the Bushman proposal to perform work on the generator/lift station plugs. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Ordinance Codification:  Ordinances from A-Z were reviewed for fine tuning.

The Animal Control ordinance was discussed. The general consensus of the board is to reference the County Animal Control ordinance and discard the idea of a more restrictive Village ordinance due to the lack of enforcement for specialized items.

The Building Premises & Maintenance Ordinance along with the Building Permit Ordinance was discussed. There are several issues to consider such as the Uniform Dwelling Code law, the permitting process and enforcement.

Motion: Gemza/Kaminski to authorize a special board meeting with a panel to include the Building Inspector, Assessor and a general contractor (Dennis Groshek) to determine the best procedure for issuing building permits and enforcing maintenance issues. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion carried.

The Flood Ordinance was explained by the Clerk. The Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) is mandating a revision of all Flood Ordinances. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provided the Village with a letter indicating they must complete a Hydraulic/Hydrology Study of the dam to be in compliance with all the elements required in the new Flood Ordinance.  

The main street bridges and various funding possibilities including the economic stimulus funds were discussed.

Motion: Williams/Kaminski to authorize a special board meeting with the Village Engineer (AECom) to determine the best plan of action on the Flood Study and Bridge replacement. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

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

Adjournment: 9:00 p.m.

Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

Posted: April 20, 2009

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Joint Equipment Planning & Purchase & Sewer Committee

Wednesday April 1, 2009

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

APPROVED APRIL 13, 2009

Call to order: by Chair, Jessica Moore

Roll Call:

Equipment Planning & Purchase: Jessica Moore, Arnie Kaminski, Rick Osowski, Larry Kielblock and Chain Williams

Sewer Committee: Jessica Moore, Arnie Kaminski and Larry Kielblock

Sale of the orange Chevy dump/plow truck was discussed including the pros and cons of waiting until fall. The committee agreed the truck should be sold now to save money on property insurance premiums.

The plow will stay intact, the sander will be removed and the committee suggests the sale price be $5,000.00 or make an offer.

The advertisement for bids will be posted at the Library, Post Office & Village office. The truck will be parked in Moore’s driveway and Kaminski will type information to be posted in the Truck.

Sealed bids will be opened at the May 11th board meeting.

There was some discussion on the need for a hoist, but no recommendation was given.

Adjournment: 7:20 p.m.

Jessica Moore, Committee Chair

POSTED: April 20, 2009

Village of Rosholt Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Wednesday April 1, 2009

6:30 p.m. @ Village Office (125 Grand Ave)

APPROVED APRIL 13, 2009

Call to order by: President Rick Osowski

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Joy Garski, Jessica Moore, Rick Osowski, Arnie Kaminski and Betty Williams

(Absent: Cindy Gemza & Steve Rutta)

Also Present: Chris Stanislawski & Jason Woyak

Tree Removal/Forest Management at Fair Park:

 Asplundh and a crew of volunteers have agreed to manage the trees at the Fair Park as follows:

Trees to be cut:

4 or 5 by the lower beer stand

1 behind the grandstand

2 by the Blacksmith shop

2 West of the 4-H building

Miscellaneous dead branch clean up and general clean up by the Ball diamond.

The Hardwood will be taken to the sewer lagoon to be offered for sale on bids.

A suggestion was made to donate a case of soda plus a case of water to have on hand for volunteers.

Motion: Moore/Kaminski to approve the volunteer tree cutting & trimming as discussed and to donate a case of soda and water. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Motion to adjourn: Williams/Garski. All in favor: None Opposed: Motion Carried.

Adjournment: 6:47 p.m.

Rick Osowski, Village President

POSTED: April 20, 2009

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