Zoning Plan Commission May 26th listed below
Special Meeting May 17th listed below.
May 9th listed below.
Special Meeting May 5th listed below.
Minutes
Zoning Plan Commission
Call to order: by Chairman, Arnie Kaminski
Roll Call: Arnie Kaminski, Ron Pliska, Debbie Peplinski, Cindy Gemza, Bruce Balkam, Tony Gryniewski, Rick Osowski
The Planning and Zoning Commission met at
Motion: Bruce/Ron to approve the addition to the garage. All agreed.
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Cindy Gemza, Plan Commission Member
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
(Moved, due to Library hours)
Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Duane Dobbe, Rick Osowski, Cindy Gemza, Helen Pliska, Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge
Also Present: Attorney Louis Molepske, Orville Larson, Norma Anderson, Ron Pliska, Jill Kumenius, Donald Hartvig, Mike Hodge, Jim Beckland, Lisa McCune, Elizabeth McCune, Joe Gemza and Steve Rutta
Motion:
Dobbe/Pliska to approve a Class B Combination Liquor License to Lisa
McCune to
operate the Rusty Spur Saloon at
Tree Removal Bids: were presented as follows:
Affordable Tree Service, LLC in the amount of $350.00
Triple K Tree, Landscaping Inc. in the amount of $474.75
Motion: Pliska/Gemza to accept the proposal from Affordable Tree Service, LLC in the amount of $350.00. All in favor. Carried.
Building Permit appeal for Gemza @
Pliska clarified the April 14, 2005 Zoning Plan commission Minutes stating the Johnson’s were not adding on a section the entire length of the home, they are just squaring off a corner of the existing frame to enclose the entryway. However, Gemza is adding a section that creates a whole new frame.
The clerk read several paragraphs from the Zoning Ordinance. Hodge recommends that the Board consider amending the Zoning Ordinance for the South Side of Water Street to allow a less restrictive street setback.
Motion: Kaminski/Osowski
to process an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a less
restrictive
street setback at 321,341 &
Zoning Administrator: Richard Anderson was
not present.
The Board has agreed to extend his response to the
Attorney Louis Molepske gave an overview of Board Ethics, Public Records, Open Meetings Laws, Contracts for Public Works, and Zoning responsibilities, procedures, committees and commissions.
He also had a general discussion about Village Ordinances to get input from the Board on which ordinances they would like included in their general code.
Rosholt Fur Foods was discussed. Attorney Molepske indicated the plant should not be operating without a conditional use resolution by the Board. He will send a letter to the property owner explaining their responsibility toward the conditional use and the sewer discharge.
Motion to adjourn: Dobbe/Kaminski. All in favor. Carried.
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<>Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer<>Minutes Regular Board Meeting <>
Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Duane Dobbe, Rick Osowski, Cindy Gemza, Helen Pliska, Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge
Also Present: Norma Anderson, Jill Kumenius, Warren Zander, Ronnie Rekowski, Rebecca Ostrowski, John Wanta, Sean Strahota, Orville Larson, Tammy Beckland, Mike Hodge, Robert Kurszewski, Ron Bohn, Debbie Peplinski, Chris Kluck, Steve Rutta, Adam Miller, Joe Kurkowski
Motion: Pliska/Dobbe to approve the minutes as read with the exception of a change to page 3 to delete the $ sign in front of cubic feet indication of building size. All in favor. Carried.
Public Requests for Consideration:
Craig Anderson, the curator of the
Motion: Dobbe/Pliska to grant permission to rename the museum. All in favor. Carried.
Resident Tammy Beckland would like the Board to consider developing a Resident based Community Committee to sponsor Village events such as Appliance Round-up and Rummage Rama, Etc. No further discussion.
OLD BUSINESS:
Highway 66:
Funding for the Highway 66 extension was discussed. It is possible that a portion of 2005 Street Budget, the entire 2006 Street Budget, and a portion of 2007 Budget may pay for the extension. Storm Sewer and Lighting are fixed amounts and Sidewalks are estimates as these amounts will be based on actual costs of materials at the time of installation.
The treasurer was asked if we have funds in the Sewer Budget to replace any sewer items that need attention during the project. We have some in reserve.
Resident and Board Comments as follows:
- Willing to pay for the improvement with property taxes if necessary
- Would like to pay for the improvement with the budget if possible
- President Hodge supports the improvement
- Gemza had concerns about the funding but is satisfied with adjusting the budget.
- There were some questions about an existing culvert and storm water run-off. Maintenance Bob answered them.
- Osowski and Dobbe say that based on the cost estimate to fund the project by the Village at a later date, now is the time to do it, while we have a cost share plan.
Motion: Kaminski/Dobbe to accept the Revised State Municipal Agreement. All in favor. Carried.
R&R Meats (Ronnie Rekowski):
Wanta Builders Inc. expressed Rekowski desire to
purchase
all 4 parcels of the Feed Mill property and erecting a Meat
Processing/Retail
Market to include a kill floor where the Feed Mill currently stands.
The
contaminated parcels would be used as parking. The builder feels the
The Board expressed their surprise in the change of plans from a Retail Market to one that now includes slaughtering activity. They will need time to think through the request.
Rekowski was instructed to provide the following items before the board will consider selling the property and issuing a building permit:
- State approved Floor Plan including how it will be situated on the site.
- Letter of commitment from the Banker/Lending Institution
- A plan of how many and what kind of
animals will be processed. Rekowski states he plans to process 15-20
beef & 15-20 hogs per week.
Feed Mill Bids:
Ron Bohn was present to submit his bid in the amount of $37,651.00 which includes an $800.00 extra charge if footings under grain towers are larger than two cubic yards or are unbustable. It also includes $7,310.00 for Asbestos removal by Balestrieri Environmental & Development Inc.
Fahrner Excavating Inc. submitted a bid by mail in the amount of $18,560.00 which contains a clause stating the proposal is based on observation and does not include additional labor and materials which may be required due to unforeseen problems, etc. It also includes a limited amount of asbestos removal of 280 Square feet. The remaining asbestos removal would need to be performed by a different company hired by the Village.
<>Being apparent to Bohn, the bid will be awarded to Fahrner, he suggests the Village have Fahrner deduct the asbestos fee from his proposal and hire Balestrieri to perform the removal.** Since this motion, Fahrner revised their bid for an amount of $17,475.00.
<>The Proposal from Balestrieri is in the amount of $6,810.00 (the original included $500.00 to be paid to the Excavating firm)Building Permits:
111 Washington Avenue-Patrick Cherek submitted a revised building permit application to include a larger covered porch addition. The Zoning Plan commission recommends approval of the building permit.
<>Motion: Gemza/Kaminski to approve the building permit as recommended by the Zoning Plan commission. All in favor. Carried.Hodge recommends replacement of the appeals
process with an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the high water regulation
to
parallel the
Motion: Dobbe/Gemza to approve the 4 ft. addition of the building permit. The deck will be approved once the Ordinance is amended. All in favor. Carried.
Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to process amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to change the high water requirement from 100 ft. to 75 feet. All in favor. Carried.
The Zoning Plan Commission recommends denial of the building permit based on the fact that the addition does not conform to the street set back requirement in the Zoning Ordinance.
Hodge read a paragraph from the Zoning Board of Appeals Handbook stating the Zoning Ordinance may be amended for a specific subdivision to reflect pre-existing conditions that differ from the required standards.
Pliska states the water run-off may be a problem and wants the board to be aware that this subject was addressed a few years ago. She also referred to a quote from the Zoning Book Handbook about granting variances. She suggests the property owners consider moving their addition back so that it would not be in the Street right-of-way.
<>Hodge asked for the board’s individual opinions about amending the Zoning Ordinance for that subdivision or sending this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The general consensus is to refer the permit to the Zoning Board of Appeals. No Comment from Gemza.Rosholt Fire District: Chris Kluck stated
he is aware
the Feed Mil is pending demolition and asks permission to use the
building for
ladder practice until that time. He also requests permission to install
a new
pole at the existing practice site on
Sidewalk Bid Proposals were presented as follows:
-George Walkush Construction in the amount of $6,300.00
-Stroik Construction, LLC in the amount of $11,135.00
<>Motion: Dobbe/Kaminski to approve the Proposal from George Walkush Construction, but to eliminate 374’ x 5’ x 4” & 24’ x 6” in the amount of $2,700.00. All in favor. Carried.Seal Coat Bid Proposals were presented as follows:
-Scott Construction, Inc. in the amount of $10,396.00
<>-Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Inc. in the amount of $9945.00Kaminski suggests Seal Coating North Main Street
instead of
Pioneer due to the demolition of the Feed Mill. Maintenance Bob
suggests
putting a blacktop patch on
Blacktop Bid Proposals were presented as follows:
-American Asphalt of Wisconsin in the amount of $5,518.50
<>Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to accept the bid proposal from American Asphalt in the amount of $5,518.50. All in favor. Carried.Crack Fill Bid Proposals were presented as follows:
-Bartelt Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $5,293.00
- Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Inc in the amount of $5,595.00
<>Motion: Dobbe/Osowski to eliminateNew Officials Workshop: The UW-Extension is offering a New Officials Workshop for the cost of $60.00 per person. Hodge suggests that all Board members attend the class if possible. She asks for approval of her attendance.
<>Motion: Pliska/Kaminski to approve funding for all public officials interesting in attending the workshop. The driver will be reimbursed for mileage. All in favor. Carried.Attorney Molepske has offered his services for a 1
hour
session for public officials training for the cost of $150.00.
Zoning Administrator: Richard Anderson was
not in
attendance at this meeting so action is tabled until
VILLAGE BILLS PAID-May 2005
|
Community 1st Bank |
$9555.97 |
WI Public Service |
$101.92 |
|
Rosholt Hardware |
$70.07 |
Schierl Inc |
$261.36 |
|
|
$36.10 |
Citgo Petroleum Corp |
$398.52 |
|
BP Amoco |
$84.35 |
Faivre Implement |
$167.73 |
|
Bruce Municipal Equipment |
$105.00 |
|
$265.98 |
|
Firkus Lumber Co |
$120.10 |
County Materials Corp |
$253.00 |
|
Meyer’s Pressure Cleaner |
$81.95 |
Team Laboratory Chemical |
$544.50 |
|
Hadley’s Office Products |
$35.45 |
Bear Graphics, Inc |
$10.02 |
|
|
$113.28 |
Amherst Telephone Co |
$113.36 |
|
Deluxe Disposal Service |
$1595.10 |
Alliant Energy |
$818.96 |
|
WI Dept. of Revenue |
$187.40 |
Federal Withholding |
$1093.28 |
|
WI Retirement |
$422.70 |
Duane Dobbe |
$82.11 |
|
Robert Kurszewski |
$462.87 |
Theresa Hartvig |
$607.72 |
|
Duane Dobbe |
$89.04 |
Robert Kurszewski |
$413.00 |
|
Theresa Hartvig |
$619.89 |
Kelly Hodge-mileage |
$103.75 |
|
Kelly Hodge-Bd of Review |
$25.00 |
Helen Pliska-Bd of Review |
$25.00 |
|
Theresa Hartvig Bd. Review |
$25.00 |
Slammers Bar & Grill |
$15.00 |
|
|
$10.00 |
Amherst Telephone Co |
$113.37 |
|
Diggers Hotline Inc |
$12.33 |
Alliant Energy |
$729.80 |
|
Staab Construction Corp |
$1800.00 |
Commercial Testing Lab |
$127.85 |
|
US Post Master |
$49.00 |
Robert Kurszewski |
$299.21 |
|
Alltel |
$21.81 |
|
$14.00 |
|
Robert Kurszewski |
$349.08 |
Federal Withholding |
$275.93 |
Minutes Special Board Meeting
Thursday May 5, 2005
7:00 p.m. @ the Village Hall (137 Main Street)
Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Duane Dobbe, Rick Osowski, Cindy Gemza, Helen Pliska, Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge
Also Present: Norma Anderson, MaryAnn Wieczorek, Mike Hodge, Tammy Beckland, Orville Larson, Ron Pliska, Tony Gryniewski, Carol Beckland, Jim Beckland, Robert Kurszewski, Bruce Balkam, Steve Rutta, Deb Webb (DOT), Bruce Gerland (Earth Tech)
Swearing to Oath of Office:
The following offices were presented with a sworn statement to verify their commitment to their responsibilities of their position:
Kelly Hodge-Village President
Rick Osowski-Village Trustee
Cindy Gemza-Village Trustee
Zoning Plan Commission (all terms expire April 30)
Arnie Kaminski-2 year term 2004-2006 (Chairman)
Ron Pliska-3 year term 2005-2008
Debbie Peplinski-3 year term 2005-2008
Cindy Gemza-3 year term 2005-2008
Bruce Balkam-1 year term 2005-2006
Tony Gryniewski-1 year term 2005-2006
Rick Osowski- 1 year term 2005-2006
Organizational Meeting Policy: Hodge reviewed several municipal procedures and makes recommendation to the Board that they adopt a Policy to include an Annual Organizational meeting on the 3rd Tuesday in April for the purpose of a swearing to the Oath of Offices and assigning Statutory commissions and village committees. All agreed that the policy should be presented for approval at the June 13th Board Meeting.
Highway 66:
The revised State/Municipal Agreement was presented by Deb Webb of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Included in the revised agreement are an extension of curb & gutter, sidewalk and street lighting from the original project limits and plan design as requested by the Village residents through a Village Board motion. The DOT has approved the extension to station 81+00 stated as the West property line of Amherst Telephone. Since the Village requests this expansion of the corridor, it is their responsibility to pay for the additional cost created by the addition. A chart was presented showing the cost share percentages and the final cost to the Village and the DOT.
DOT/Village Cost Share according to the DOT Program Management Manuel
Roadway Cost share= 75/25%. The fixed cost to the Village is $12,000.00 for storm sewer materials needed to change the plan design from a rural section to an urban design.
Lighting Cost Share=50/50%. The fixed cost to the Village to extend the lighting past Hanson Street is $15,000.00
Sidewalk Cost Share=8; /20%. The estimated cost of materials for all new sidewalks is $13,862.89. This cost may vary depending upon the cost of materials at the time of installation.
The DOT expressed that they need an answer this evening in order to submit the project for July completion. The Board responded with a meeting date set for May 9, 2005. The DOT agreed to accept a response by Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Motion: Pliska/Kaminski to table the decision and present the total estimated cost of the extension @ $40,861.89 to the Village Board at their regular Board Meeting on Monday, May 9th for approval. All in favor. Carried.
Resident Comments
Several residents expressed their disappointment with the manner in which the DOT presented this project.
A question was presented as to why this section of the project was not considered Urban to begin with.
Some residents expressed their support to spend the funds to implement the extension due to the Low Housing Unit and the Restaurant on the East side of the Village.
Another resident says the extension should be done”all or nothing” as it wouldn’t make sense to have sidewalks without lighting.
Pliska asked when the funds would be due. After construction completion in 2007 was the preliminary answer.
The Statutory Committees were assigned by the President as follows:
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Steve Rutta- 3 year term 2005-2008 (Chairman)
Leroy Miller- 3 year term 2005-2008
Tammy Beckland- 2 year term 2005-2007 (Clerk)
Judy Dobbe-2 year term 2005-2007
Cindy Rivay-1 year term 2005-2006
Alternates:
Josette Balkam-3 year term 2005-2008
Alternate 2 not yet assigned
Motion: Dobbe/Pliska to approve the Presidents appointment of the Zoning Board of Appeals members. All in favor. Carried.
Board of Review:
Theresa Hartvig
Kelly Hodge
Helen Pliska
Weed Commissioner:
Duane Dobbe
Various other Village Committees were discussed to determine their responsibilities and duties. The Board members were asked which committees they would like to serve on. It is also recommended that a policy describing committee duties and members be presented at the June 13th Board Meeting.
The committees and their members are as follows:
Streets/Buildings/Grounds & Parks:
Duties: To meet annually in August or September and submit a plan to the Village Board for budget purposes
Chairman: Rick Osowski
Safety, Health & Public Protection
Duties: To determine general health issues such as yard debris, unlicensed or junk vehicles and property condemnation. Committee members may also attend various County meetings such as emergency management.
Chairman: Cindy Gemza—she will also serve as the representative for Portage County Emergency Management
Finance
The entire Board will serve as members of this committee and will be active in regulating budget issues.
Land Acquisitions & Development
Duties: To gather and provide information on availability of land for development and possibly meet with the Village Business Owners about their concerns or ideas.
Chairman: Helen Pliska
Sewer Commission:
Duties: To be contacted for Sewer systems automated emergency system and attend various County meetings such as solid waste and ground water.
Chairman: Duane Dobbe
Hodge suggested the Board consider a Community Service Committee to facilitate activities such as an annual Spring Clean-up, Appliance Round-up and Tire Round-up. They may also consider managing the Rummage Rama and Craft sale previously conducted by the Rosholt Community Development Committee which is no longer active.
No interest was shown by the Board at this time.
The Zoning Plan Commission expressed their concerns about handling zoning procedures and would like the Board to reconsider the option of hiring a Zoning Administrator. The decision is tabled until the regular board meeting on Monday May 9, 2005. The Village Building Inspector, Richard Anderson will be invited to explain procedures and present a schedule of fees.
Village Web Site:
Hodge discussed various options of information that can be added to the Web Site. It was determined that the following items be part of the site:
All Meeting Agendas
Meeting Minutes
Village Board information including their names, phone numbers and what committees they serve
Committee Descriptions
Public Records Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Calendar of Events
Information on how to Link a Site
Mike Hodge originally designed the Web Site and has agreed to donate his time to the Village as a community service to help the Clerk with Web Site updates.
Motion: Kaminski/Gemza to accept Mike Hodge’s donated time to help facilitate the Web Site. All in favor. Carried.
Motion to adjourn: Pliska/Kaminski. All in favor. Carried.
Adjournment: 9:30 p.m.
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Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer