KRONENWETTER VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

 

APRIL 28, 2008

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

Rick Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Members of the Village Board present:  Rick Smith, Rod Fisher, Geraldine Kowalski, Justeen Vollrath, Charles Soukup, and Chris Voll. 

 

Excused Tardy:  Dan Lesniak. 

 

Also present:  Krystal Bokelman, Village Clerk; Lisa Myles, Public Works Director/Zoning Administrator; Bruce Bierma, Administrator; Greg Stacker, Attorney, and Ron Stadler, Attorney.

The newly elected Board members – Charles Soukup and Chris Voll were congratulated and welcomed to the Board and re-elected Trustee, Dan Lesniak.

 

The Board presented an acknowledgement plaque to Sue Bird. 

 

1.                  Set orientation workshop date

Administrator Bierma addressed the Board on setting the orientation workshop date.  The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 6 p.m. 

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

The Board and the Public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WISCONSIN STATUTES, § 19.84(1)(B) AND § 19.86, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS – GENERAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(G), WIS. STATS., TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHO IS RENDERING ORAL OR WRITTEN ADVICE CONCERNING STRATEGY TO BE ADOPTED BY THE BODY WITH RESPECT TO LITIGATION IN WHICH IT IS OR IS LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED – GOODING PARK:

Geri Kowalski made a Motion to convene into closed session, seconded by Charles Soukup.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

MOTION TO RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION:

Rod Fisher made a Motion to reconvene into open session, seconded by Chris Voll.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

The Board agreed to move item 13 to the next order of business.

 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON GOODING PARK:

Greg Stacker discussed the Gooding Park lawsuit. 

 

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to approve the Attorney’s advice (see below) and approve the purchase of Gooding Park for $150,000, seconded by Geri Kowalski. 

 

Discussion:  Attorney Greg Stacker stated that the proposal would be that the Board would authorize the purchase of Gooding Park for the sum of $150,000, by which the Village of Kronenwetter would quit claim its interest back to Wisconsin Box who was the successful litigant in the subject case, and ultimately won by virtue of the Judge’s decision.  The Village will receive a warranty deed back from Wisconsin Box free and clear of all leans and encumbrances including reverter clause, so the Village would have a clean and good title to Gooding Park.

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

PUBLIC INPUT:

Judy Fries, 1730 Joy Ln, Mosinee – Ms. Fries distributed a statement to the Village Board and read her statement regarding Park Committee representation on Planning Commission. 

 

Dale Ballwanz, 1435 O’Keefe Drive – Commented on the agenda items regarding Adult Entertainment. 

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

a.      Approval of April 14, 2008, regular meeting minutes

 

b.      Treasurer/Finance Committee

i.      Approval of Treasurer’s report which includes March expenditures ($490,833.77), March payroll ($61,087.20) and receipts ($482,226.98)

 

Chris Voll made a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Rod Fisher. 

 

Discussion:  Geri Kowalski discussed page 3, Reappointment of Dori Kopp, should be Treasurer not Trustee.

Justeen Vollrath discussed the agenda items that she requested at the last meeting and they were not included on the agenda for tonight.

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes and no to check number 8906, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

ii.      Discussion and action on review of 2006/2007 project spending of funds

 

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to take the Finance Committee’s recommendation and roll the 2006/2007 project spending of funds into the garage fund, seconded by Rod Fisher.  Roll Call:  Smith-no, Kowalski-no, Vollrath-no, Fisher-no, Voll-no, Soukup-no.  Motion failed.

 

Geri Kowalski made a Motion to use the unspent 2006/2007 borrowing funds only on gravel, seal coating, Pine Road, and storm sewer and the remaining put into garage fund and leave 2006 Municipal Center expansion fund whole until we get a report back from Public Works Director.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.  Roll Call:  Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Smith-no, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion Approved.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CREATING SECTION 38-102 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES RAILROAD OBSTRUCTING OF ROADWAYS:

Rod Fisher made a Motion to create Section 38-102 of the General Code of Ordinances Railroad Obstructing of Roadways and change Section 1 (a) to 20 minutes.  Motion seconded by Charles Soukup. 

 

Roll Call:  Dan Lesniak (6:37 p.m.).

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON UNION CONTRACT FOR GENERAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES:

Charles Soukup made a Motion to revert the contract to the Personnel Committee for review and then bring a recommendation to the Board.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON UNION CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES:

Rod Fisher made a Motion to approve the Contract, seconded by Rick Smith.

 

Discussion:  Geri Kowalski, Dan Lesniak and Justeen Vollrath feel that the Personnel Committee should review the contract. 

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-no, Vollrath-no, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Soukup-no, Voll-no.  Motion failed.

 

Geri Kowalski made a Motion that the Personnel Committee should review the contract and come back to the Board with a recommendation, seconded by Dan Lesniak.  Roll Call:  Smith-no, Fisher-no, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON 2008 SEAL COAT AWARD:

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to award the seal coat bid to Scott Construction in the amount of $162,977.12, seconded by Geri Kowalski.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2008 – 004 ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO ADULT ENTERTAINMENT:

Charles Soukup made a Motion to discuss the Resolution 2008-004 Addressing Issues Related to Adult Entertainment.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath. 

 

Discussion:  The Board would like Attorney VanderWaal to review the grandfathering issue (under licensure) and if establishment gets sold, does the license transfer.

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

Geri Kowalski made a Motion to table Resolution 2008 – 004.  Motion seconded Rod Fisher.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CREATING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS:

Geri Kowalski made a Motion to table Creating Chapter 18, article II of the General Code of Ordinances Entitled Adult entertainment Establishments, seconded by Justeen Vollrath.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS (MAY 1, 2008):

Geri Kowalski made a Motion to deny committee appointments for the sake of discussion.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.

 

Discussion:  Geri Kowalski questioned the appointment to the Planning Commission and Park Committee.

 

Dan Lesniak questioned Rick Smith if his recommendation for Sue Bird to be appointed to the Planning Commission as a citizen.  Rick Smith stated yes.  Trustee Lesniak feels that a Park Member should be on the Planning Commission. 

 

Geri Kowalski questioned Todd Breaker’s open position.  Rick Smith stated he is waiting for a response from someone at this time.

 

Justeen Vollrath commented on the feelings expressed and animosity here tonight, and that it may behoove the Board to have a compromise on the appointment.

 

Dan Lesniak commented on waiting and having a Park Committee member sit on the planning commission.

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

President Smith recommended appointing Bill Udulutch, Guy Fredel, Charles Soukup and Sue Bird to the Planning Commission.

 

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to appoint Charles Soukup as the Trustee Representative and table the citizen appointment until we can come to a compromise through mediation.  Motion seconded by Geri Kowalski.  Roll Call:  Smith-no, Fisher-no, Kowalski-no, Lesniak-no, Soukup-no, Voll-no, Vollrath-no.  Motion failed.

 

Geri Kowalski made a Motion to appoint Bill Udulutch, Guy Fredel, Chuck Soukup, and Sue Bird to the Planning Commission, seconded by Chris Voll.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

President Smith recommended reappointing Dave Forsythe to the Police and Fire Commission.

 

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to reappoint Dave Forsythe to the Police and Fire Commission, seconded Chris Voll.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

President Smith recommended appointing Trustee Rod Fisher and Ron Miller to the Redevelopment Authority Commission. 

 

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to appoint Trustee Rod Fisher and Ron Miller to the Redevelopment Authority Commission, seconded by Chris Voll.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

President Smith recommended appointing Trustee Voll to the Park Committee.

 

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to appoint Chris Voll as Village Trustee to the Park Committee, seconded by Chris Voll.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

 

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to appoint Sue Bird to the Park Committee, seconded by Rod Fisher.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

 

Bruce Bierma discussed the Finance and Personnel Committees and would like to add a new committee - Internal/External Project Committee.

 

Mr. Bierma would like to have two (2) board members and one (1) citizen or three (3) trustees and two (2) citizens.  The elected board members are the ones that should be chairing the committee.

No action taken.

No action taken.

 

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to keep the current people on the Finance and Personnel Committees until May 27, 2008 when details are worked out on how committees will be structured, seconded by Rod Fisher.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Fisher-yes, Kowalski-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes, Vollrath-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION ON DRAFT PURCHASING POLICY:

Administrator Bierma discussed the draft purchasing policy/credit card policy.

 

This will be an agenda item for May 12, 2008.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:

a.      Amendment to Zoning Ordinance – Rezone April 28, 2008/Cindy & Margaret Spatz

 

Geri Kowalski made a Motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to Amend the Zoning Ordinance – Rezone April 28, 2008 / Cindy & Margaret Spatz from AG 2 to R1, seconded by Rod Fisher.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

b.      Site Plan for HPI Properties LLC Project – 8-unit apartment building on Eva Road

 

Rod Fisher made a Motion to approve the Site Plan for HPI Properties LLC project – 8-unit apartment (two) buildings on Eva Road, seconded by Dan Lesniak.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Soukup-yes, Voll-yes.  Motion approved.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Charles Soukup.  All members in favor of Motion by voice vote.  Motion approved.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted on:  April 29, 2008

Krystal Bokelman, WCMC

Village Clerk

Approved:  May 12, 2008