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Call to order: by President Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call: Joy Garski, Rick Osowski, Kelly Hodge, Rick Osowski, Betty Williams,
(Arrived for Closed Session: Cindy Gemza)

Also Present: Chris Kluck, Neil Simonis, Tammy Beckland, Jim Beckland, Barb Mlodik, Helen Pliska, Norma Anderson, Jill Kumenius, Nancy Osowski, Chain Williams, Mary Daly, Jessica Moore, Joe Omernik, Mary Omernik, Bob Kurszewski, Jack Brooks, Mike Zdroik, Alice Wierzba & Dan Sekerka (Town of Sharon)

Public Requests for Consideration:
Joe Omernik request the Board to take some action on Weed control on the agriculture field located south of his property. It attracted skunks and other rodents that caused a horrible odor. The ordinance procedures were explained indicating a court process is necessary to allow the Village to cut someone’s grass. Helen Pliska agreed with the complaint and noted letters regarding weed control have been sent to agricultural in the past.
The Clerk was instructed to send a courtesy letter to the land owners of the field instructing them to mow the field.

Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to approve all September meeting minutes as read. All in favor. Carried.

Fire District Budget: Chris Kluck (Fire Chief) presented a hand-out of budget and gave a history of the initial charter and the manner in which the budget process was established... He understands budget restraints, but feels strongly about promoting the founding Fire boards’ plan and initial charter. He is requesting the Village Board consider approving the proposed 2007 budget in the amount of $123,934.00 so the District can replenish the equipment fund in accordance with the initial charter.

~Alice Wierzba (Town of Sharon Clerk/Treasurer) asks the Town of Alban and the Village of Rosholt to consider denying this budget increase. In order for the municipalities to stay within their own operating budgets, this percentage of increase is not possible.
~Dan Sekerka (Town of Sharon Chairperson) states the Fire equipment fund was used to repair the Fire Building. He doesn’t agree there was proper pursuit followed to approve special charges. Kluck explained the law suit was lost and there was not way to fix the building without using those funds.
Sekerka:” You have old equipment and so do we. You also have state of the art fleet-municipalities cannot afford this increase.
~Mike Zdroik (Town of Alban Chairperson) states the comparison for Fire Costs in neighboring communities was not valid. He would like to see a comparison to other rural townships. He agrees with Sekerka’s statement regarding the equipment and agrees Alban cannot afford the increase. The budget is determined by the Fire Commission which is made up of Village Presidents.  

Hartvig asked Wierzba if she knew which State Stat applied to our Commission as far as increasing our tax levies to adjust for the District increase. She indicated that we cannot put the increase on our levy; it would have to come out of our operating expenses.

A copy of the Fire District proposed budget will be presented to the Village Board at their Finance Committee meeting on October 18, 2006. Time restraints for budget and property tax preparation were mentioned by the clerk.

Jack Brooks/Mike Zdroik as individuals, supported by area clubs, presented a design plan for a picnic shelter including bathroom facilities which should accommodate up to 150 people. They are seeking approval to proceed with the project. This would require a sewer lateral and an electric meter. User fees should cover the cost of sewer and electrical usage. The estimated cost of the building is between $15,000.00 and $20,000.00. Since this would be built on Village property, the building would be donated to the Village as property owners. They would like the Village to consider installing the Sewer lateral. They have contacted a building inspector who states the project does not require State approved plans.
Also-lights that were previously used at Goerke Field in Stevens Point have been donated for the ball diamond. Two (2) poles have been donated and the clubs are looking for more. Single phase and three (3) phase electrical are being researched. Both power companies have indicated they will install the lights as a community service project. Bushman Electric has a truck that will reach the required length to maintain the lights.

Motion: Kaminski/Garski to accept the concept to continue the planning and fund raiser for the shelter and approve installation of the lights. The sewer lateral will be determined once a price estimate is obtained. All in favor. Carried.

Mary Daly (a concerned area resident): thanked the board for the opportunity to speak. She expressed her concerns for the downtown businesses, especially the grocery store. She asks the board to take action and prioritize to obtain support for our businesses. She asked if there is a way for the Board to mandate all area organizations, etc. purchase supplies for their events from our local stores. She states she does not have the answers but is willing to donate her time and energy to the cause.

Tammy Beckland (resident) response: “I moved back to Rosholt 2 years ago. Several businesses have moved in since then—Lisa’s Curl Up & Tan and Digital Memories.” The Coffee Cup has new owners and I am glad to see a mid-afternoon crowd visiting the restaurant. The Village Board has provided Revolving Loan Funds to help businesses improve. How else can we revitalize and go beyond?
As for the grocery store, I have purchased items and had to return things at least 3 times due to spoilage.

Betty William's response: I personally spoke to the owner of the grocery store (Gene Worzalla) He has plans to retire and she feels the board cannot do anything when a man wants to retire. The owner needs to help himself more by running sales and advertising. The building is very old and it will require a lot of money to bring it up to building codes.
Gene indicated he is willing to sell his property on a land contract.
Williams has personally checked into the possibility of a Dollar General Store and has also contacted the Mennonites about forming a Co-op in the Village.

Kelly Hodge states that several folks have inquired at the office about purchasing the store or where they can obtain land for a new building.

Daly thanked the board for their effort and again offered her services.

Trick or Treat Motion: Osowski/Williams to designate Sunday, October 29, 2006 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. as Trick or Treat Hours. All in favor. Carried.

Fall Clean-Up Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to leave the Sewer Plant unlocked from now through November 5, 2006 to allow residents the opportunity to discard their yard debris.

Water Use Billing: The contractor for the Highway 66 project used the Fire pump to draw water for the project. Electric bills were presented to determine a fair amount to charge the company. This is tabled until November to obtain a price estimate for what it would cost to rent a pump for this purpose.

Equipment Repair or Purchase:  Estimates for Mechanical and Body Repair were presented as follows:
Rosholt Automotive/McCune Paint & Body    $3,948.76
Vern’s Body Shop                $2,576.76

The Equipment Planning & Purchasing Committee recommends getting the truck fixed at Vern’s Body Shop.
The treasurer suggests they wait until the budget meeting to make a final decision.
Kaminski does not agree with waiting, he feels the truck should be fixed now.
~Betty Williams suggests trying to save money to purchase a truck in the future. Not many miles are put on it each year.
~Chain Williams (committee) feels the truck is in fairly good shape and it is not necessary to buy a new vehicle.
~Jim Beckland (committee) said that Vern would like the business, but as a mechanic he has a different view on repairing the truck. He sees items that may cause problems in the future. He declined an invitation to speak at this meeting.

Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to approve the estimate from Vern’s Body Shop to get the truck repaired. Hodge opposed all others in favor. Carried.

Motion: Kaminski/Williams to pay the bills including the invoice from ES & S once the voting machine is returned operational. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to adjourn to closed session to discuss a hired hand position and wages and to review the Fair Lease agreement. All in favor. Carried.

Closed Session:
The Clerk explained the need for an essential job description to support worker’s compensation and disability claims. The responsibilities expected of a hired hand and hourly wages were discussed. A job description will be drafted by an Attorney.

Fair Lease Agreement:
All are in agreement that the lease needs to be re-written to gain more Village Control.
Williams shared ideas and advice that she obtained from Mike McKenna of Portage County Corporate Council.
A question was raised about the appointment of the Museum curator.
The board was seeking knowledge about quit claim transactions deeding village property to other owners.
A general theme is that folks have shown interest in hosting activities at the Park if they didn’t have to communicate with the Fair Board.

Motion: Kaminski/Gemza to reconvene into open session. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Garski/Williams to advertise for a hired hand position for a minimum of 15 hours per week with a wage of $7.00 per hour and have the Attorney draft a job description. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to post a Closed Session Meeting with the Village Attorney on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 to establish a plan for the Fair Park.  All in favor. Carried.

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

Adjournment: 10:55 p.m.

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Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

VILLAGE BILLS PAID-October 2006
Arnie Kaminski    $235.49    Betty Williams    $235.49
Cindy Gemza    $207.79    Duane Dobbe    $55.52
Joy Garski    $235.49    Kelly Hodge    $558.72
Bob Kurszewski    $452.84    Rick Osowski    $235.49
Theresa Hartvig(mileage)    $17.80    Amherst Telephone Co    $103.14
Veolia Environmental     $1603.28    Alliant Energy    $741.49
WI Public Service    $9.50    MN Life Ins Co.    $37.25
BP Amoco    $192.05    Citgo Petroleum    $55.60
MasterCard    $105.26    Rosholt Automotive Sales    $58.73
Faivre Implement Inc    $39.80    Service Motor Company    $68.74
Rosholt Hardware    $246.46    Anderson Law Firm    $384.75
Steven Rutta    $50.00    Schneider Printing Inc    $81.80
Midwest Industrial Lighting    $189.40    Petty Cash Box    $75.47
Clabough & Associates    $20,903.00    Kelly Hodge(reimbursegift    $144.32
WI Dept. of Revenue    $233.50    Rosholt Area FirstRespond    $4,72.88
Bob Kurszewski    $583.83    Rosholt Sewer Commissio    $364.14
Portage County Treasurer    $462.00       


SEWER BILLS PAID-October 2006
Arnie Kaminski    $46.17    Betty Williams    $46.17
Duane Dobbe    $21.20    Joy Garski    $46.17
Kelly Hodge    $461.75    Rick Osowski    $92.35
Bob Kurszewski    $330.63    Theresa Hartvig    $636.40
Amherst Telephone    $73.82    MasterCard    $18.94
Alliant Energy    $676.44    Commercial Test Lab    $129.00
Earth Tech    $664.08    Climatic Control Co.    $269.06
State WI Environ. Fund    $6,475.00    Diggers Hotline    $14.20
WI Dept. of Revenue    $106.80    Village of Rosholt    $20,582.00
Bob Kurszewski    $228.90    Theresa Hartvig    $676.69
Village of Rosholt    $797.50       

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Call to order: by President Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call: Cindy Gemza, Joy Garski, Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge, Rick Osowski, Betty Williams
-Zoning Plan Commission: Arnie Kaminski, Cindy Gemza, Rick Osowski, Richard Mansavage, and Ron Pliska (excused absent, Ron Gonzales & absent: Tony Gryniewski)
-Citizens Advisory Committee: Jill Kumenius, Tammy Beckland, and Chain Williams (absent: Gregg Johnson, Cindy Rivay)
-Regional Plan Commission: Dennis Lawrence

State Stats require a comprehensive plan be developed and adopted no later than 2010. It is the responsibility of the Zoning Plan Commission to pass a Resolution to approve and adopt the plan. The process works best if the Village Board, Zoning Plan Commission and Citizens Advisory committee attend all meetings and work together sharing ideas and researching facts. Brief minutes should be taken at each meeting indicating date/time, attendance and general topic of discussion.
During the development of the plan, we will also be updating our Zoning Ordinance. After reviewing our existing ordinance, the Regional Plan Commission suggests we repeal the entire ordinance and design a new one. We will also have the opportunity to design ordinances that address common problems such as long grass/weeds and junk vehicles.

Dennis gave an overview of the chapters required by the state to be included in the plan as follows:
Chapter 1:    Demographics
Chapter 2:    Natural Resources
Chapter 3:     Housing
Chapter 4:    Transportation
Chapter 5:    Economic Development
Chapter 6:    Utilities and Community Facilities
Chapter 7:    Intergovernmental Cooperation (relationship with Towns & County)
Chapter 8:    Land Use
Chapter 9:    Implementation (Includes Zoning Ordinance)

Chapter 1 and 3 handouts were discussed. The members were directed to review them on their own and bring changes or suggestions to the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday January 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.

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

Adjournment: 8:30 p.m.   

______________________________Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

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Call to order: by President Kelly Hodge
Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call: Cindy Gemza, Joy Garski, Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge, Rick Osowski, Betty Williams
*No members of the public were present

Garbage & Recycling Proposals
Veolia Environmental Services submitted an Addendum to the existing Trash & Recycling Collection agreement to extend the terms of the contract for an additional three (3) years. Rates will remain at $5.63 per unit per month for trash and $2.55 per unit per month for recycling. This agreement will not include an adjustment for fuel costs: it will guarantee the current rate for the next three years.

Sealed Bid Proposals were submitted by:

Wittenberg Disposal Services, LLC:
-Option 1: 95 gallon cart will be provided for garbage. Recyclables will be collected every-other week.
Cost: $6.20 per month per household plus tipping fees at the Portage County Landfill. There will be a fuel surcharge and a yearly cost of living adjustment not to exceed 3% for a 6 year term.
-Option 2: Carts will not be provided. Residents may use bags or their own container.
Cost: $5:20 per moth per household plus the above mentioned terms
Large household items and appliances will also be picked up. (See bid on file for details.)

Waste Management:
-96 gallon cart for trash and 18 gallon bin for recycling will be provided.
Trash and recycling to be collected weekly.
Cost: $15.73 per household per month. This rate is subject to a fuel surcharge and a 3 year term with a CPI adjustment with a 4% cap each year. Trash will be hauled to the Antigo Transfer station and Recycling to the Waste Management center at Antigo. (See bid on file for details.)
   
Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to approve the Addendum to the existing contract with Veolia Environmental Services. All in favor. Carried.


Fire District Budget: The proposed 2007 Fire District Budget in the amount of
$123,934.00 was presented. A paper copy was supplied to each trustee. Hodge stated the Town of Sharon & Alban have already denied this budget and the Fire District will present a new proposal with an increase between 2-3%.
Motion: Williams/Garski to deny the proposed 2007 fire district budget in the amount of $123,934.00. All in favor. Carried.

First Responder Budget: The proposed 2007 Rosholt Area First Responders Budget was presented in the amount of $22,192.00 showing an absorption by the RAFR in the amount of $4,897.90 reducing the municipal portion to $17,294.10. Payment by the Village of Rosholt =$4,868.64.
Motion: Kaminski/Gemza to accept the First Responder 2007 proposed budget in the amount of $22,192.00 showing the absorption by RAFR with a municipal total of $17,294.10. All in favor. Carried.

Village & Sewer Budgets: The clerk-treasurer presented the proposed 2007 Sewer budget in the amount of $124,278.00. A paper copy was supplied to each trustee. This budget is proposed based on a reduced user fee for Rosholt Animal Foods and is subject to change
The sewer lateral for the proposed picnic shelter by area clubs was discussed. The cost is approximately $522.00.
The general consensus of the board is that user fees do not need to be increased at this time.

The 2007 proposed Village General Budget was presented in the amount of $209,485.00. A paper copy was supplied to each trustee.
A history of the expenses vs. Property tax and State Shared Revenues was presented.
Due to the levy freeze and the reduction in State Revenues, the only option for an increased levy is to issue new debt. The clerk-treasurer will obtain loan information to present at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday October 25, 2006.

Truck Purchase:
Motion: Osowski/Kaminski to deny purchasing a new truck. All in favor. Carried.

Loan Financing: Tabled until October 25, 2006

Motion: Garski/Williams to set the Public Budget Hearing for November 13, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. All in favor. Carried.

General Budget items:
Motion: Kaminski/Osowski to authorize Hodge and Williams to attend a Downtown Revitalization Seminar in Wausau in the amount of $85.00 each. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Williams/Gemza to approve Hartvig’s request to attend the Clerk-Treasurer institute in Green Bay 1 week each year for the next 4 years in the amount of approximately $635.00 per year for tuition and housing. All in favor. Carried.

Motion: Osowski/Gemza to approve exceeding the $1,000.00 allowance for Christmas Decorations. The balance will be taken from the remainder of the Celebration Class (approximately $250.00) All in favor. Carried.

Motion to adjourn: Osowski/Kaminski. All in favor. Carried.
Adjournment: 9:40 p.m.

_______________________________ Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer 

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Call to order: by President, Kelly Hodge

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call: Joy Garski, Arnie Kaminski, Kelly Hodge, Rick Osowski, Betty Williams
(Absent: Cindy Gemza)

No Public Present

Fire District Budget:
Hodge passed out the Fire District 2007 Proposed Budget in the amount of $81,229.00 equal to a 3% increase.
Motion: Hodge/Garski to approve the Fire District 2007 Proposed Budget in the amount of $81,229.00. All in favor. Carried.

Assessor’s Contract:
A renewal contract from B.A. Pauls & Associates was presented. Contract terms will remain the same at $2,300.00.
Motion: Osowski/Williams to approve the renewal contract for B.A. Pauls & Associates at $2,300.00. All in favor. Carried.

Tuck Pointing Bid: from Masonry Restoration Inc. was presented in the amount of $9,875.00.
Action is Tabled to allow for a second estimate.

Bank Loan Information: was presented by the Clerk-Treasurer. Community First Bank agreed to offer a loan to the Village for interest rates less than the State Department of Trust funds. All scenarios were presented including a $68,000.00 loan amount for 5, 7, or 10 year terms as well as a $57,000.00 loan amount for the same terms. The tax levy freeze was explained along with the effect a debt payment would have on the mill rate. General discussion and questions led to the:
Motion: Williams/Osowski to approve borrowing in the amount of $68,000.00 for a 5 year term at 4.49% interest as follows:
$40,000.00 for Highway 66
$11,000.00 for the LRIP on Maple Street
$10,000.00 for the Comprehensive Plan
$7,000.00 for Ordinance Codification

Kaminski Opposed, all others in favor. Carried.

Motion to adjourn: Osowski/Kaminski. All in favor. Carried.
Adjournment: 9:30 p.m.

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Theresa K. Hartvig, Village Clerk-Treasurer

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