October 2005 MINUTES
Minutes
Zoning Plan Commission
Monday October 3, 2005
7:30 p.m. @ Village Office
Call to order: by Chairman, Arnie Kaminski
Roll Call: Cindy Gemza, Arnie Kaminski, Debbie Peplinski, Bruce Balkam, Tony
Gryniewski and Rick Osowski. (Ron Pliska, excused absent)
Based on the recent hiring of a Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector,
the existing Building Permit Ordinance was reviewed for revision. Several
items including, heating units, electrical systems and small detached buildings
were discussed for their necessity for building inspections. The Commission
agreed that some items require building inspections and should be included
on the Uniform dwelling code ordinance and some items require a Zoning Permit
from the Village to ensure property placement of structures to avoid lot
line conflicts.
No formal action was taken at this time.
Motion to adjourn: Kaminski/Gryniewski. All in favor. Carried.
Adjournment: 9:00 p.m.
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Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Monday October 10, 2005
7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall
Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Cindy Gemza, Helen Pliska, Duane Dobbe, Arnie Kaminski and Kelly
Hodge
Rick Osowski (excused absent)
Also Present: Kenny Johnson, Dave Larson, Mike Hodge, Norma Anderson, Orville
Larson, Tom Damaczak, Bonnie Groshek, Jan Thurier, Mary Ann Wieczorek, Betty
Williams, Chain Williams, Bob Clabough, Wayne McCune, Kris Kazemba, Clark
Blumke, Jill Kumenius, Josette Balkam, Carol Beckland, Dale Balkam, Joe Lowell,
Roy Simonis, Bob Kurszewski, Bobby Burk, Debbie Peplinski, Ronnie Rekowski,
Jeff Glodowski, Peggy Wanta and Gene Worzalla.
Motion: Dobbe/Pliska to approve the minutes as read. All in favor. Carried.
Bid Opening for Parcel # 176-25-1020-04.47 (lot 2 of Old Feed Mill)
1st Bid received from Jeff Glodowski (Rosholt Automotive Sales) in
the amount of $2,000.00.
2nd Bid received from Mike Hodge (resident) in the amount of $3,500.00
*** President Hodge dismissed herself from discussion
Mike Hodge plans to beautify the site and seek ideas for future use based
on contamination issues, flood zone requirements, personal finances, etc.
Currently, there are no specific plans and no guarantee that a building will
be established, he views the purchase as an investment property.
-Pliska voiced her opinions against the lot remaining vacant.
-Most residents feel the Village should sell the land to Mike Hodge for the
Revenue and see what develops.
Motion: Kaminski/Gemza to accept the bid from Mike Hodge in the amount of
$3,500.00. President Hodge abstained, all others in favor. Carried.
Resolution for Conditional Use:
Previously discussed changes to the Resolution for Conditional Use were read
aloud. Pliska asked about blacktop requirements for unloading the animals.
Rekowski stated there will be a concrete pad installed for that purpose.
Motion: Kaminski/Dobbe to approve the Resolution for Conditional Use. All
in favor. Carried.
Alley Closing:
A letter of opposition to close the alley from adjacent property owner, Allen
Schiller was read aloud. The clerk had already responded to the owners request
by explaining the Board’s decision based on the guidelines in the State Stats,
however, Schiller requests that the Board table their final decision until
he has the opportunity to speak to his Attorney about these procedures.
Motion: Kaminski/Gemza to approve the Resolution to Close this portion of
the alley. All in favor. Carried.
** Pliska suggests, for future alley closings, the Clerk send a courtesy
letter to all adjacent property owners despite the requirements in the State
Stats limiting the necessary correspondence.
Snow Removal:
The Clerk explained the difference for insurance purposes between a Village
Employee, an individual, and a Subcontractor. Based on the fact that individuals
would need to supply their own liability insurance policy, the two residents
(Tammy Beckland & Joe Lowell) that previously asked to be considered
for the job, withdrew their proposals.
Hodge stated the Board should not be the Monitors of the sidewalks because
the results could cause folks to be mad at the board, the very people they
vote for. After further discussion, it is decided that the hired hand, Duane
Dobbe will monitor the sidewalks and place the 24 hour notice tag on the
doors of those not in compliance. Maintenance Bob will perform the required
maintenance.
Use of Heavy Equipment on Sidewalks: Hodge stated her father-in-law has a
snow removal business and he uses a tractor on the sidewalks. There
was no further discussion on heavy equipment use.
Property Insurance:
Due to the number of agenda items and the size of the crowd, the property
insurance representative will submit his proposal at the Finance Committee
meeting.
M&I Bank:
Tom Damaczak gave an overview of services available to municipalities including
collecting the 2nd installment of property taxes. Product and services brochures
were distributed to the Board. No further discussion.
Rosholt Area Threshermen request permission to host a blacktop tractor pull
on the Business block of Main Street N. in September or October 2006. President,
Kenny Johnson explained that these events have been held in other communities
and he has video tape to prove these types of pulls do not damage the blacktop.
The area businesses will operate food stands and all proceeds will be obtained
by the business owner.
Motion: Kaminski/Dobbe to approve the use of Main Street for the tractor
pulls. All in favor. Carried.
LRIP:
Maintenance Bob submitted an estimate from American Asphalt to grind up and
re-pave Maple Street in the amount of $33,000.00.
The Board asked if Maple Street is the road that needs this reconstruction
the most. Also, will it help the drainage problem? Maintenance replied yes.
Motion: Pliska/Gemza to submit application to the LRIP for the upper portion
of Maple Street. All in favor. Carried.
Humane Society Contract:
Tabled, Hodge will gather more information from Ron Borski, member of the
steering committee.
Motion: Pliska/Kaminski to approve an operator’s license for Linda Dampier.
All in favor. Carried.
Fuel Oil Bid:
Motion: Pliska/Gemza to accept the Bid from Schierl Inc. for a fuel oil bid
in the amount of $.12 above rack price. No other bids were submitted. All
in favor. Carried.
Motion: Gemza/Kaminski to establish Trick or Treat Hours from 5:00 -7:00
p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2005. All in favor. Carried.
Tool Purchase:
Maintenance Bob gave a list of Power Tools he would like the village to purchase
in lieu of using his own tools. He submitted prices from Rosholt Hardware
Hank and Fleet Farm in a general amount of $2,000.00.
Tabled for November as Bob is instructed to compare model #s and prices.
Sewer:
Maintenance Bob would like the Board to consider budgeting $1,500.00 in 2006
to complete a fencing unit.
He also suggests the Sewer Commission establish a policy to suspend Sewer
Use fees for Armed Forces head-of-household resident owners during active
overseas duty.
Motion: Dobbe/Gemza to create the policy and apply it to Chris Walport of
145 Grand Ave W. effective with the January 1, 2006 billing. All in favor.
Carried.
Burning Regulations:
Several residents have complained about the allowance of burning of leaves
and brush in the Village. Their concerns included health issues and odor
nuisance. The board agreed to follow DNR regulations and State Stats which
allows certain types of burning by individuals. No Ordinance against these
regulations will be created at this time and the Clerk will send letters
of response to the residents who voiced their concerns.
Motion: Pliska/Kaminski to approve payment of the bills with the exception
of Vierbicher Zoning Administration fees and the purchase of recreational
lights and equipment from W.A. Roosevelt Company. All in favor. Carried.
*** Since this meeting, the Clerk reviewed the bills and paid W.A. Roosevelt
Company as there were not duplicate charges. The Vierbicher statement will
be reviewed at the November meeting as their have been some changes.
Motion to adjourn: Pliska/Dobbe. All in favor. Carried.
Adjournment: 9:50 p.m.
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Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer
VILLAGE BILLS PAID-October 2005
Theresa Hartvig-mileage $20.00 Clabough
& Associates $20,518.00
Kelly Hodge-mileage $17.50 Bob Kurszewski-mileage
$17.50
Arnie Kaminski $230.87 Cindy Gemza
$244.73
Duane Dobbe $217.02 Helen Pliska
$170.85
Kelly Hodge $614.12 Rick Osowski
$244.73
Bob Kurszewski $88.85 Rick Osowski-mileage
$17.50
Portage Register of Deeds $24.00 BP Amoco
$19.57
Alliant Energy $780.80 MasterCard
$128.26
Nelleson Contracting $170.00 Meyer’s
Pressure Cleaner $632.34
Deluxe Disposal Service $1595.10 B.A.
Pauls & Associates $220.00
Gannett WI Newspaper $24.13 W.A. Roosevelt
Co. $177.05
Rosholt Hardware $94.94 Amherst Telephone
Co. $124.48
Citgo Petroleum Corp $77.54 WI Public
Service $30.46
WI Dept of Revenue $128.90 WI Retirement
$419.59
Federal Withholding $446.07 Midwest Security
Life Ins $2049.90
US Post Master $37.00 Duane Dobbe
$19.77
Bob Kurszewski $578.64 Petty Cash Receipts
$70.94
SEWER BILS PAID-October 2005
Federal Withholding $482.81 Arnie Kaminski
$138.52
Cindy Gemza $138.52 Duane Dobbe
$138.52
Helen Pliska $138.52 Kelly Hodge
$461.75
Rick Osowski $138.52 Bob Kurszewski
$673.23
Theresa Hartvig $624.31 Alliant Energy
$723.61
Ben Meadows Company $165.80 Firkus Lumber
$61.70
Rosholt Hardware Inc $233.50 Amherst
Telephone $124.47
Diggers Hotline Inc $1.37 Commercial
Testing Lab $272.20
State Environment Fund $6,963.43 Alltel
$21.76
WI Dept of Revenue $57.50 Bob Kurszewski
$211.94
Theresa Hartvig $624.31
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday October 20, 2005
7:00 p.m. @ the Village Hall
Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Helen Pliska, Arnie Kaminski, Duane Dobbe, Rick Osowski and Kelly
Hodge.
(Cindy Gemza-excused absent)
Also Present: Bob Clabough (Property Insurance Agent), Jeff Kropp (accountant)
and Attorney Louis Molepske
The Property Insurance proposal in detail was presented by Bob Clabough.
The Board and Clerk-Treasurer asked several questions relating to the coverage.
The premium increased by $853.00 and has already been paid for 2006. Attorney
Molepske suggests the Board review options presented by the State for property
insurance.
The proposed 2006 Village General Budget and Rosholt Sewer Commission Budgets
were presented in detail by the Clerk-Treasurer. A history of the general
budget with details about property tax revenues and mill rates was also presented.
The accountant and attorney both suggest that the Village refinance and consolidate
some existing loans and approve a Resolution to borrow funds for long term
financing to relieve the cash flow.
Motion: Pliska/Kaminski to set the Public Budget Hearing for November 14th,
2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. All in favor. Carried.
Motion: Dobbe/Osowski to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing
employee Health Insurance plans and premiums. All in favor. Carried.
Closed Session:
Several Health Insurance plans, premiums and options were discussed. Everyone,
including Maintenance Bob was given the opportunity to state which option
they thought was fair. Employee wage increase policy was also discussed.
Motion: Kaminski/Pliska to adjourn closed session and reconvene open session.
All in favor. Carried.
Property Insurance, Health Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance have
all been tabled to gather information on State Plans and premiums.
Motion: Pliska/Osowski to increase employee wages for Maintenance, Clerk-Treasurer
and hired hand by 2%. Dobbe opposed, all others in favor. Carried.
Motion to adjourn: Pliska/Dobbe. All in favor. Carried.
Adjournment:10:30 p.m.
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Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer