August 13, 2007, Village Board
KRONENWETTER VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2007
MEETING MINUTES
Rick Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Members of the Village Board present: Rick Smith, Geri Kowalski, Rod Fisher, Dan Lesniak, Phil Cieslek, Sue Bird, and Sidney Hallas.
Also present: Krystal Bokelman, Clerk; RDA Members Present: Ron Miller, Terry Radtke, Jim Forbes, and Tom Pitcher.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Board and the Public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Board agreed to follow the RDA agenda.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MARATHON COUNTY MUNICIPAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT:
Roger Luce discussed the Municipal Cooperation Agreement and answered questions from the Boards.
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to adopt the Marathon County Municipal Cooperation Agreement. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR TIF 4 – CRESKE CORP.:
Rod Fisher made a Motion to adopt the Developer Agreement for TIF 4 – Creske Corp with the condition that any changes will be corrected by legal counsel, seconded by Geri Kowalski. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-no, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON POLZER HOLDING DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT AMENDMENT – SBA LOAN SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT:
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to approve the Polzer Holding Developer’s Agreement Amendment – SBA Loan Subordination Agreement. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
APPROVAL OF JULY 23, 2007, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, AND JULY 23, AND JULY 30, 2007, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, AND JULY 30, 2007, CLOSED MEETING MINUTES:
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to approve the July 23, 2007, regular meeting Minutes, and July 23, and July 30, 2007, Special Meeting Minutes, and July 30, 2007, closed meeting minutes and dispense with the reading, seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Richard Barker, 1290 Kowalski Road – Commented on the Kowalski Road price reports (item 12).
William Uduluth, 1859 Kimberly Road – Commented on and opposed the fireworks ordinance and asked that the Board “just say no”.
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 67-10 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “FIREWORKS REGULATED/PROHIBITED”:
Rod Fisher made a Motion to adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 67-10 of the General Code of Ordinances Entitled “Fireworks Regulated/Prohibited”. Motion seconded by Geri Kowalski.
Chief Joling stated that what the people want to sell is not what our ordinance allows - 1.4g is not what they are selling.
Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-no, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 67-11 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “SALE OF EXPLOSIVES”:
Rod Fisher made a Motion to approve the Ordinance creating Section 67-11 of the General Code of Ordinances Entitled “Sale of Explosives” with the redline copy. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas.
The Board discussed the redline version that was received from Attorney VanderWaal.
Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-no, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-no, Hallas-yes. Motion failed.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS:
a. Water Utility
Mark Mackey, Operator-in-Charge discussed the OIC report (report on file).
The Board agreed to move item G – Police and Fire Commissioner President to the next order of business.
g. Police & Fire Commissioner President
Guy Fredel, Police & Fire Commission President, discussed the processes in hiring EMT’s for Kronenwetter.
b. Treasurer
i. Approval of Treasurer’s report
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion seconded by Phil Cieslek. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
ii. Discussion and possible action on delinquent personal property taxes
The Board authorized the police department to check out Crown Enterprises to see if they are still a business.
iii. Discussion and possible action on authorizing payment of Personnel and Finance Committee members and Administrator search expenses
The Board will continue to monitor these expenses. The Board authorized the Treasurer to use Administrator budget to pay the Administrator search expenses.
iv. Discussion and possible action on authorizing payment of Wausau Daily Herald expenses
The Treasurer will contact Attorney Stacker to find progress on payment negotiations.
c. Personnel Committee
i. Discussion and possible action on Personnel Committee Responsibilities
Chief Joling discussed the Personnel Committee Responsibilities questionnaire. The Personnel Committee would like the completed report back by August 22, 2007.
d. Police Chief
Police Chief Dan Joling discussed the Police Department report (Report on file).
e. Clerk
i. Approval of Operator Licenses
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the Operator License as presented. Motion seconded by Geri Kowalski. Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
f. Public Works Director
The Board reviewed the Public Works Director’s report.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON KOWALSKI ROAD OFFERING PRICE REPORTS:
· Parcel 1, Norlan & Geraldine Kowalski
· Parcel 3, Dale K. Champine
· Parcel 4, Richard J. and Dawn Barker
Geri Kowalski excused herself at this time as this issue involves her.
The Board discussed the appraisals for the above-captioned people.
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the appraisals/offers (Parcel 1, Norlan & Geraldine Kowalski, $450; Parcel 3, Dale K. Champine, $10,900, and Parcel 4, Richard J. and Dawn Barker, $100. Motion seconded by Phil Cieslek. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
Geri Kowalski reappeared at 7:08 p.m.
REPORTS:
h. Trustees
Dan Lesniak will be attending the meeting in Mosinee regarding the bridge replacement.
Rick Smith discussed a training opportunity on September 14, for the DPW leadperson, cost is $15.
Rick Smith discussed a letter from the Dept of Commerce regarding the Community Development Block Grant – Kronenwetter was not selected for funding this year.
Rick Smith discussed the Ruder, Ware seminar on September 12, for record keeping and the Clerk will attend the training.
Geri Kowalski questioned the Building Inspector’s July report.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR AD ON MOSINEE CHAMBER MAP:
The Board and Chief Joling discussed the ad for Kronenwetter to be placed on a map from the Mosinee Chamber.
This will be discussed at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RETENTION OR USE OF OLD POLICE CAR FOR GENERAL VILLAGE BUSINESS:
Police Chief Joling discussed the 2005 police car that now has 88,000 miles on it and the possibility of keeping it for general village business. The trade in value would be approximately $5,000.
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to have the Finance Committee review this issue for a recommendation on personal auto mileage versus a company car. Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
SET DATE/TIME FOR HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT HOURS:
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to set Halloween Trick or Treat Hours for October 31, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motion seconded by Rod Fisher. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-yes, Hallas-no. Motion approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Phil Cieslek made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Sid Hallas. All members in favor of Motion by voice vote. Motion approved.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted on August 14, 2007
Krystal D. Bokelman, WCMC
Village Clerk
Approved: August 27, 2007
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