October 22, 2007, Village Board
KRONENWETTER VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2007
MEETING MINUTES
Rick Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members of the Village Board present: Rick Smith, Dan Lesniak, Sue Bird, Justeen Vollrath and Sidney Hallas.
Excused absent: Geri Kowalski and Rod Fisher.
Also present: Krystal Bokelman, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(C), WIS. STATS REGARDING PERSONNEL ISSUES:
President Smith announced that there will be a closed session pursuant to section 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats. regarding personnel issues.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 6 AND 8, 2007, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, AND OCTOBER 6 & 8, 2007, CLOSED MEETING MINUTES:
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the October 6 and 8, 2007, regular meeting minutes, and October 6 & 8, 2007, closed meeting minutes and dispense with the reading. Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Guy Fredel, 2240 Ruby Drive – Mr. Fredel commented on Kronenwetter using the name “Kronenwetter” for the mailing place name. Mr. Fredel has drafted a letter for Rick Smith to sign and send to Mr. Obey for his help in changing our mailing name to Kronenwetter from Mosinee.
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMBULANCE CONTRACT:
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the Schofield Ambulance contract. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ATTORNEY RETAINER AGREEMENT:
The Board discussed the attorney retainer agreement with Attorney Shane VanderWaal. Mr. VanderWaal will get a new contract to Clerk Bokelman for execution.
Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the attorney retainer agreement as amended. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
The Board agreed to move item 10 to the next order of business.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO RELOCATION ORDER 2007-RO1 – KOWALSKI ROAD:
Lisa Myles and Attorney Shane VanderWaal discussed the reason for the Relocation Order 2007-R01. There will be additional expenses involved for this relocation order.
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the amended Relocation Order 2007-R01, Kowalski Road, (Champine property). Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
The Board agreed to move item 11 (d) (ii) to combine it with the next order of business.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – OPERATOR IN CHARGE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER:
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to forward this contract to the attorney for the correct language and look at it again at the next meeting. Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
- Finance Committee
ii. Discussion and possible action on recommendation to have Kronenwetter Building Inspector to turn on and off the water supply when performing inspections on water lateral installations so as to avoid the incurrence of additional charges for this work from the Village of Kronenwetter sewer and water service firm which is owned and operated by Marathon Technical Services
Sid Hallas made a Motion to have MTS turn on and off the water for the purposes of the pressure test for new construction and the Village staff will bill the property owner through an amended fee schedule, and to amend the fee schedule at the next meeting. Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS:
a. Administrator (Interim)
i. Approval of Employee Training Leave Requests
Dan Joling discussed the training and training leave requests.
Rick Smith read the letter from the union rep that called him and said that this procedure is a conflict with the collective bargaining agreement.
Dan Lesniak stated that these policies are not set to cause roadblocks, it is a way to keep everyone informed of what is going on.
b. Clerk
i. Approval of Operator Licenses
No Operator licenses
c. Personnel Committee
No report.
d. Finance Committee
Peter Paul, Finance Committee Chair, discussed the proposed budget for 2008. The Finance Committee recommends a hiring freeze, cap of 3% wage increase for employees and considering a 2% levy limit.
i. Discussion and possible action on approval of 2008 Proposed Budget for publication
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the 2008 Proposed Budget for publication. Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.
Dan Joling asked that the Receptionist for the Village wages come out of the PD budget. The Board agreed.
Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
e. Public Works Director
The Board reviewed Lisa Myles’s, Public Works Director, report (report on file).
f. President/Trustees
No reports.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SCHEDULED VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2007:
Rick Smith made a Motion to cancel the Village Board meeting. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION 2007 - 14 PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION AND FOR RECYCLING:
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to adopt Resolution 2007 – 14 Providing for Imposition of Special Assessment for Garbage Collection and for Recycling. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER PORNOGRAPHY AWARENESS MONTH:
Rick Smith made a Motion to approve the Proclamation Declaring October Pornography Awareness Month. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON WAUSAU AREA TAXPAYERS LEAGUE ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007:
Sue Bird would like to attend this meeting. Justeen Vollrath, Sue Bird, Chief Joling and Lisa Myles will attend this meeting.
Sid Hallas made a Motion to authorize Sue Bird, Dan Joling, Lisa Myles, and Justeen Vollrath to attend the Wausau Area Taxpayers League annual meeting and dinner on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Motion seconded by Rick Smith. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR DONATION FROM AMERICAN LEGION NOVEMBER 3, 2007, HOMECOMING CELEBRATION OF THE 397TH ENGINEER BATTALION:
Sue Bird made a Motion to take no action. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(C), WIS. STATS., FOR CONSIDERING EMPLOYMENT, PROMOTION, COMPENSATION, OR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DATA OF ANY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OVER WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS JURISDICTION OR EXERCISES RESPONSIBILITY – UNREPRESENTED PERSONNEL (PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, CLERK, TREASURER AND POLICE CHIEF), AND ADMINISTRATOR COMPENSATION AND HIRING OPTIONS:
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to convene into closed session. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak.
Rick Smith stated that he wished to have Chief Joling stay for the closed session. The Board gave Mr. Joling the choice to stay or leave, and he chose to stay in the closed session since he is the interim administrator.
Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
MOTION TO RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION:
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to reconvene into open session. Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON WAGE INCREASE FOR PART-TIME PERSONNEL (PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, YARD WASTE SITE/RECYCLING, ELECTION OFFICIALS, CUSTODIANS AND PARK PERSONNEL):
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to table this item. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR COMPENSATION:
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to take no action at this time. Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CLERK COMPENSATION:
Sue Bird made a Motion to take no action at this time. Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TREASURER COMPENSATION:
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to take no action at this time. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON POLICE CHIEF COMPENSATION:
Sid Hallas made a Motion to take no action. Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ADMINISTRATOR COMPENSATION AND HIRING OPTIONS:
Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to contact Virchow Krause on guidance on further options. Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
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 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted on October 22, 2007
Krystal D. Bokelman, WCMC, CMC
Village Clerk
Approved: November 12, 2007
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