August 27, 2007, Village Board
KRONENWETTER VILLAGE BOARD
AUGUST 27, 2007
MEETING MINUTES
Trustee Geraldine Kowalski called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members of the Village Board present: Geri Kowalski, Rod Fisher, Dan Lesniak, Sue Bird and Sidney Hallas. Excused absent: Rick Smith and Phil Cieslek.
Also present: Marie Wonsil, Deputy Clerk and Lisa Myles, Public Works Director
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Board and the Public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 13, 2007, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the August 13, 2007, regular meeting minutes, and dispense with the reading. Motion seconded by Sidney Hallas.
Roll Call: Kowalski-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR AN AD ON THE MOSINEE CHAMBER MAP:
Dan Joling reported the Mosinee Chamber has to make some changes to their pricing list. They will contact us in the future once they have reached a decision.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS:
a. Administrator (Interim)
Items #6 and #7 on the written Memo, dated 8/23/2007, was
discussed. (Copy of Memo on file)
Item #6: Geraldine Kowalski stated, being an owner of a trucking firm, she opposed the design to convert the WIS 153/Old Hwy 51/Ranger Street Intersection into a roundabout.
Item #7: Issue regarding Ordinance 67-11. The Village Engineer was the person that did the “pen & red ink changes” to this document.
The Board members discussed issues that the village may face in the future if an ordinance similar to Ordinance 67-11 is not adopted.
The Board members instructed Dan Joling and Lisa Myles to continue to work on an ordinance that would best suit the
Village’s needs.
Two members of the Village Board need to provide
a written request to put Ordinance 67-11 back on the agenda.
b. Clerk
i. Approval of Operator Licenses
No Operator Licenses
c. Personnel Committee
Judi Akey sent out a Memo to all employees regarding the
collective bargaining agreement progress.
d. Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on August 22, 2007, and will continue
to meet until an acceptable budget is drafted.
e. Public Works Director
The Board reviewed Lisa Myles report (Report on file).
Lisa received notice that the Village will receive additional funding for the reconstruction of Pine Road.
Lisa reviewed the I-39/Kowalski Road Overpass Project. A map
of the detour route was given to the board.
Nichole Starr attended a Gypsy Moth Seminar and presented a
written summary of what is happening within the county regarding
this project.
f. President and Trustees
The Trustees would like to see a policy in place in the event
a board member would resign. Staff members will prepare a draft appointment policy for the board to review and take action on at next Board meeting.
Geraldine Kowalski stated she had some issues with the Community Room Rental Policy. Staff members will review the Policy and present a revised copy for the board to review and approve.
Geraldine Kowalski announced that Ruder Ware is sponsoring
two local government seminars- September 29, 2007 and October 29, 2007.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TOWN OF GUENTHER CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES:
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the Town of Guenther 2008 Contract for Fire Protection Services. Motion seconded by Sue Bird.
Roll Call: Kowalski-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR UNDESIGNATED FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $9,000 FOR PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTER WITH FUNDS BEING RETURNED AFTER STATE GRANT PAYMENT IS RECEIVED:
Chief Dan Joling explained the grant procedures.
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the request of Chief Joling for undesignated funds not to exceed $9,000 for purchase of mobile data computer with funds being returned after state grant payment is received. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak.
Roll Call: Kowalski-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF TILE FOR $500 FOR THE BLUE STAR MEMORIAL:
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to take no action on this item at this time. Motion seconded by Sidney Hallas.
Discussion: The Board discussed what kind of policy the village should follow when asked for donations. It was suggested to set up a volunteer collection box at the municipal center main office for donations to purchase a tile for the Blue Star Memorial.
Dan Joling will write an article regarding this drive for the Blue Star Memorial in the winter newsletter.
Roll Call: Kowalski-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
William Shipley supplied the Board with information from area municipalities.
The Board instructed Mr. Shipley to prepare a spreadsheet to make cost comparisons with other area municipalities and come back with a recommendation.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting President Geraldine Kowalski asked to move up item number (b.) for consideration at this time and to open the discussion to the floor. All Board members approved this change.
b. SITE PLAN FOR SUNNY MEADOW ESTATES 2ND ADDITION
Steve Mroczenski, SJM Builders, Inc. was present and asked to speak.
Mr. Mroczenski wanted to know what the timetable would be if the Board
approved Sunny Meadow Estates 2nd Addition Site Plan tonight.
Lisa Myles explained that the Developers Agreement needs to be
completed and approved at the next board meeting.
Mr. Mroczenski asked for a Special Board Meeting. The Board agreed
to meet on September 4, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. All missing documents must
be completed and turned in to Lisa this week. The Board will need time
to review the Developers Agreement before action can be taken.
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Village Planning Commission, the Site Plan for Sunny Meadow Estates 2nd Addition. Motion seconded by Rod Fisher.
Roll Call: Kowalski-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
a. SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR WAUSAU/MOSINEE PAPER CORP
A new grading and utility plan was submitted today, August 27, 2007 by
Wausau Papers, Inc.
Lisa Myles stated she reviewed the plan and was satisfied with the
changes.
Rod Fisher made a Motion to approve the Site Plan, on the recommendations of the Village Planning Commission, for Wausau/Mosinee Paper Corp.
Recommendations being: Approval of Site Plan by the Director of Public Works and
approval by the Director of Public Works of a landscaping plan to be submitted at a future date. Motion seconded by Sue Bird.
Roll Call: Kowalski-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.
Motion approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Sue Bird.
All members in favor of Motion by voice vote. Motion approved.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted on August 28, 2007
Marie Wonsil, WCMC, CMC
Village Deputy Clerk
Approved: September 10, 2007
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