April 14, 2008, Village Board
KRONENWETTER VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
APRIL 14, 2008
MEETING MINUTES
Rick Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members of the Village Board present: Geraldine Kowalski, Justeen Vollrath, Sue Bird, Sidney Hallas, Rod Fisher, and Rick Smith.
Excused Tardy: Dan Lesniak.
Also present: Bruce Bierma, Administrator; Krystal Bokelman, Clerk, and Lisa Myles, Public Works Director/Zoning Administrator.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Board and the Public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Trustee Bird introduced the following:
a. Approval of March 24 and April 8, 2008, regular meeting minutes and April 8,
2008, closed meeting minutes
b. Operator (Bartender) licenses
c. Water Utility
d. Police Chief
e. Fire Chief
f. Public Works Director
g. Administrator
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion seconded by Rod Fisher.
Geri Kowalski discussed the OIC report and Mark Thompson answered questions.
Justeen Vollrath discussed the Police Chief’s municipal court report (forfeitures vs. budget) and the Fire Dept.
Geri Kowalski discussed the Fire Department’s report and the problems with E1’s brakes, due to a fire fighter leaving for a call with the brakes on.
Rod Fisher discussed the age of the Fire Department’s vehicles.
Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes to all, but must abstain on April 8, 2008, meeting minutes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes to all, but must abstain on B – Operator License, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON PARK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED PARK OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:
Introduced by Trustee Hallas
The Board discussed the Park Committee’s recommendation on the park operation and maintenance schedule.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON WEBSITE MAINTENANCE POLICY:
Introduced by Trustee Lesniak
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to adopt the Website Maintenance Policy. Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATES:
a. Culvert issue/flooding
Lisa Myles discussed the flooding issue, and there is no problem this spring. Ms. Myles discussed the flooding issue with neighbors and they have no problem this year and are happy if the Village will work towards correcting any future problems.
b. Road Ready Development
Lisa Myles discussed the Road Ready Development. A joint meeting will be held in May with the Road Ready people.
UPDATE ON FIREARMS ORDINANCE:
Chief Joling had nothing new to report on the Firearms Ordinance and is waiting to hear from Scott Swid on this issue.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON KOWALSKI ROAD OVERPASS AND APPROACHES – PROJECT BID:
Introduced by President Smith
Rod Fisher made a Motion to approve the $100,000 for the additional cost for the Village’s share of the Kowalski Road overpass and approaches, Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
NEW BUSINESS
QUARTERLY REPORT:
a. Personnel Committee
i. Discussion and action regarding Personnel Committee quarterly report (to be introduced by Justeen Vollrath)
Justeen Vollrath discussed the Personnel Committee’s quarterly report.
Sid Hallas made a Motion to approve the Personnel Committee’s recommendations and target dates, seconded by Geri Kowalski. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF KRYSTAL BOKELMAN, VILLAGE CLERK:
Introduced by Trustee Kowalski
This is a two-year appointment with no wage/salary adjustment at this time.
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to reappoint Krystal Bokelman as Village Clerk. Motion seconded by Sue Bird.
Justeen Vollrath questioned what criteria is used, such as evaluations, for performance. Administrator Bierma prefers continuity and has no problem with Clerk Bokelman’s performance.
Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF DORI KOPP, VILLAGE TREASURER:
Introduced by Trustee Fisher
This is a two-year appointment with no wage/salary adjustment at this time.
Rod Fisher made a Motion to reappoint Dori Kopp as Village Treasurer. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas.
Justeen Vollrath commented on Ms. Kopp’s Treasurer’s duties, and commented on tax collection hours.
Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR 2008 CDBG HOUSING FUNDS (CRISPELL-SNYDER, INC., BARB GABRIELSON):
Introduced by Rick Smith
Dan Lesniak appeared at 7:20 p.m.
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to use Crispell-Snyder, Inc., Barb Gabrielson, and apply for the 2008 CDBG Housing Funds for the Village of Kronenwetter, and pay the $350 fee. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF A CITIZEN TO PARK COMMITTEE (TO REPLACE TODD BREAKER):
Introduced by Trustee Hallas
This item will be included with the other appointments at the meeting on April 28, 2008.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CREATING SECTION 38-102 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES RAILROAD OBSTRUCTING OF ROADWAYS:
Introduced by Trustee Fisher
Rod Fisher made a Motion to create section 38-102 of the General Code of Ordinances, Railroad Obstructing of Roadways. Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-no, Vollrath-no, Fisher-no, Lesniak-yes, Bird-no, Hallas-no. Motion failed.
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to table this item until the next meeting to see how the ordinance has worked for Wausau. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RESETTING MEETING DATE OF MAY 26, 2008 (MEMORIAL DAY):
Introduced by Trustee Vollrath
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to cancel the Monday, May 26, 2008, meeting and have another meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-no, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-no, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PROCLAMATION – MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK, MAY 4 – 10, 2008:
Introduced by Trustee Kowalski
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to proclaim May 4 – 10, 2008 as Municipal Clerk’s Week. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, MAY 18 – 24, 2008:
Introduced by Trustee Lesniak
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to proclaim May 18 – 24, 2008, as National Public Works Week. Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON MOSINEE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. INVOICE FOR ANNUAL JULY 4TH FESTIVAL FIREWORKS DONATION:
To be introduced by Trustee Fisher
Rod Fisher made a Motion to donate $100 to the Mosinee Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for the annual July 4th Festival Fireworks. Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.
Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-no, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-no. Motion approved.
ITEMS TO BE PUT ON NEXT AGENDA:
1. Alarm system
2. Hours of operation for the Municipal Center
3. Board members packets, contents, expectations and delivery
4. Update on Wood Burning Furnaces Ordinance
5. 2006/2007 funds
6. General Code 2-44 and 2-222
7. Update on electronic retention issue
8. Policy development on standard documentation on attorney reviewed
documents
9. Update on Nicolet Lumber issue
10. Storm water agreement with Rothschild
ADJOURNMENT:
Sid Hallas made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Sue Bird. All members in favor of Motion by voice vote. Motion approved.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted on: April 15, 2008
Krystal Bokelman, WCMC
Village Clerk
Approved: April 28, 2008
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