KRONENWETTER VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

 

OCTOBER 8, 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, Dan Lesniak, Justeen Vollrath, Sue Bird, and Sidney Hallas. 

 

Excused Absent:  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 POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION:

Rick Smith announced that there may be a closed session later on in the meeting to discuss union contracts.

 

Item 7 was moved to the next order of business.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMENDMENT AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER TID #1 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (SECOND AMENDED AGREEMENT) BETWEEN NEIDERT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER:

Sid Hallas made a Motion to accept the Redevelop Authority’s recommendation and approve the Amendment Amending the Village of Kronenwetter TID #1 Development Agreement between Neidert Family Limited Partnership and Village of Kronenwetter.  Motion seconded by Dan Lesniak.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-no, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, CLOSED MEETING MINUTES:

Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the September 24, 2007, regular meeting minutes, and the September 24, 2007, closed meeting minutes, and dispense with the reading, seconded by Justeen Vollrath. 

 

Dan Lesniak requested that it be noted in the minutes that Page 4, under President/Trustees, that item “g” that it was discussed at the last Board meeting and he wanted it noted in the minutes of October 8, 2007, that the Board had a conversation and was informed that the Personnel Committee would be conducting administrator interviews starting at 8 a.m. and the Personnel Committee would appreciate the entire Board to be there.

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

PUBLIC INPUT:

Judy Fries, 1740 Joy Lane - Commented on item 17 which is the approval to hire a fourth part-time police officer in December provided the funds still exist in the PFC legal fund.  Ms. Fries does not feel this is necessary.

 

Terry Radtke, 1596 County Road X - Commented on the retirement party held for Phil Cieslek. 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMENDING OFFERING PRICE REPORT FOR ALLIANCE HOLDINGS, LLC, 0.3335 PERMANENT LIMITED EASEMENT, PAYMENT FROM $1,150 TO $4,600:

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to approve the offering price change from $1,150 to $4,600.  Motion seconded by Sid Hallas.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR NORLAN KOWALSKI AND GERALDINE KOWALSKI FOR 0.1300 ACRES OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR $450:

Geri Kowalski excused herself from this agenda item.

 

Sue Bird made a Motion to accept the Quit Claim Deed for Norlan Kowalski and Geraldine Kowalski for 0.1300 acres of excess right-of-way for a price of $450, Justeen Vollrath seconded.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MONK RIGHT-OF-WAY REMOVAL OF STATE COMPENSATION:

No action taken.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON OFFERING PRICE REPORT FOR MONK PROPERTY:

The Board received the acquisition 0.4679 acres from R-01, Offering Price Report of $24,875.00; 0.0537 acres from R-01, offering price report of $2,525.00, and 0.3656 acres from R-01 and 1.3342 acres from R-02 (1.7098 acres) for $76,500.  Lisa Myles recommended that the Board approve a 15% overage for negotiating purposes which would be a TIF 1 recoverable cost of approximately $120,000.

 

Sid Hallas made a Motion to approve the Offering Price Report for the RMCM Limited Family Partnership, LLP/Monk property in the amount of $120,000 which includes a 15% overage for negotiating purposes.  Motion seconded by Sue Bird.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF SUNNY MEADOWS ESTATES 2^ND ADDITION PLAT:

Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the Sunny Meadows Estates 2^nd Addition Plat.  Motion seconded by Geri Kowalski.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

NEW BUSINESS

a.         Water Utility 

Mark Thompson, Operator-in-Charge discussed the OIC report (report on file).

 

The Board agreed to move item 15, Approval of Agreement for Professional Services – Operator in Charge Contract Services for the Village of Kronenwetter

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL  SERVICES – OPERATOR IN CHARGE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER:

This contract is for a period of January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009.

 

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the Agreement for Professional Services Operator-In-Charge Contract.  Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. 

 

Rick Smith stated that he has issues with the contract:

Page 2, 3.2.2.7

Page 4, 3.2.6.5, Operator to come to more meetings when necessary.

Page 5, Employees of the Village are not allowed to work for MTS as the Board feels it would be a conflict of interest.

 

Dan Lesniak and Sid Hallas agree to include issues on page 4 and page 5 in the Motion.

 

Dan Lesniak rescinded his Motion, Sid Hallas rescinded the second Motion.

 

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to table this contract, seconded by Dan Lesniak.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

i.          Approval of Treasurer’s report

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

c.         Clerk

i.       Approval of Operator Licenses

         No operator licenses

            i.          Discussion and possible action on:

A.     Non-Represented Employee Performance Evaluation Form and Rating Description

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to approve the Personnel Committee’s recommendation and approve the Non-represented Employee performance Evaluation form and rating description.  Motion seconded by Sue Bird.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

Clerk Bokelman will get Employee Performance Evaluation forms and the Rating form to the Board members, with a return date of October 17, 2007.  Trustee Lesniak will review and put the information together for the Board.

 

B.     Policy – Exempt Employees Work Hours and Schedules

Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the Personnel Committee’s recommendation and approve the Exempt Employee’s Work hours and schedules policy.  Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. 

 

Dan Joling questioned the official operating hours of the Village – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Rick Smith stated that the work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 

Lunch break issues were addressed with Judi Akey and the Village Board members.

 

Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

C.    Exempt Employee Time Report

These forms will be turned into the Administrator with the bi-weekly timesheet.

 

Sue Bird made a Motion to approve the Personnel Committee’s recommendation and approve the Personnel Committee’s Exempt Employee Time Report form, subject to the form being critiqued at a future date and the addition of #III to turn the form into the Administrator bi-weekly and to be kept for two years.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

D.    Policy – Problem Resolution

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to approve the Personnel Committee’s recommendation and approve the Problem Resolution policy.  Motion seconded by Sid Hallas.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

E.     Employee Requisition Form and Procedure

Sid Hallas made a Motion to approve the Personnel Committee’s recommendation and approve the Employee Requisition Form and Procedure.  Motion seconded by Sue Bird.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

F.     Policy - Employee Attendance at Training, Conferences, and Special Meetings

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the Personnel Committee’s recommendation and approve the Employee Attendance at Training, Conferences, and Special Meetings.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

Dori Kopp, Treasurer, gave an update.  There will be two more meetings.  Dori will be getting a proposed draft Budget out to the Village Board members within the next week.  On October 22, 2007, meeting, we will be asking for approval to publish the 2008 Budget.

 

The Finance Committee discussed a freeze/or a lower raise percentage on current employee wages and to put a freeze on hiring new employees.

 

The Board thanked the Finance Committee for all their time and work that has been put into the budget. 

 

Geri Kowalski discussed the 2007 TIF activity proposed expenses.  TIF 1 lift station expenses.  Lisa Myles explained that the $79,000 was the under spent proposed amount.  

 

Rick Smith asked about the Pine Road expenditures.  Lisa Myles stated that the Pine Road project cost the Village about $20,000. 

 

Roger James, Fire Chief, stated that October is Fire Prevention month.

 

Roger has been working with the Rothschild Fire Department on a Mutual Aid Agreement for the powerplant.

 

Roger asked about the Schofield Ambulance Contract and Rick Smith stated it will be brought back on the agenda.

 

Police Chief Dan Joling discussed the Police Department report (Report on file).

 

The Board reviewed the Public Works Director’s report (Report on file).

 

Justeen Vollrath commented that she appreciated being able to attend the League of Wisc Municipalities.

 

Geri Kowalski commented that she also attended the League of Wisc Municipalities and will share information with the other Board members.

 

Sue Bird commented that she also attended the annual conference and appreciated the classes.  Next year it will be in Stevens Point and hopes more people will be able to go.

 

Rick Smith reported on the following: 1.  Letter regarding Mark Borseth’s comments regarding River Oaks; 2.  Notice for Eastern Towns Association; 3.  October 15 there is a meeting at Stoney Creek Inn regarding property taxes and public service; 4.  Letter from Rothschild thanking Kronenwetter for support on Hwy 51 upgrade in the Village of Rothschild; 5  Model proclamation for white ribbon against pornography, will be on next agenda; 6.  U.W. Extension is hosting a governance institute, copies will be given to the Board; 7. Shopko gift cards for employees, the Village would get a 6% discount; 8. Dan Lesniak resignation letter; 9. Bill Udulutch letter of interest to Planning Commission; 10. Powerplant steam blasts will be conducted to clean out the stacks;

 

Geri Kowalski commented on Bill Udulutch and if he accepted the Planning Commission, Clerk Bokelman stated he already took his oath.

 

Geri Kowalski asked why the ambulance contract was taken off.  Rick Smith stated that Mosinee has shown interest in providing service to Kronenwetter, this item will be on the agenda for the next meeting.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ATTORNEY RETAINER AGREEMENT FOR 2008:

This agreement is for a period of January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009.

 

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to table the Attorney Retainer Agreement.  Motion seconded by Sid Hallas.  Roll Call:  Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DOG LICENSE APPLICATION FOR ANIMAL HOUSE PET CARE AND TRAINING CENTER, LLC (NEW OWNERS):

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the Dog License Application for Animal House Pet Care and Training Center, LLC.  Motion seconded by Sue Bird.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVAL TO HIRE A FOURTH PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER IN DECEMBER PROVIDED THE FUNDS STILL EXIST IN THE PFC LEGAL FUND:

Police Chief Dan Joling discussed the need for a part-time officer and the benefits of hiring a part-time officer.

 

Justeen Vollrath made a Motion to direct this request to follow the requisition process.  Motion seconded by Sid Hallas.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WISCONSIN STATUTES § 19.84(1)(B) AND § 19.86 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER AND KRONENWETTER EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION LOCAL OF THE WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE RELATION DIVISION; AND LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER AND GENERAL TEAMSTERS UNION LOCAL 662 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER AND KRONENWETTER PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION LOCAL OF THE WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE RELATION DIVISION:

Sid Hallas made a Motion to convene into closed session.  Motion seconded by Justeen Vollrath.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

Clerk Bokelman was excused from the closed session at 8:30 p.m.

 

MOTION TO RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION:

Sue Bird made a Motion to reconvene into open session.  Motion seconded by Geri Kowalski.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

The Board reconvened into open session at 9:52 p.m.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON UNION CONTRACTS:

Dan Lesniak made a Motion to accept Personnel Committee’s recommendation of union contract with clauses and authorize Attorney Greg Stacker to present them to Dave Reardon.  Motion seconded by Sue Bird.  Roll Call:  Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Vollrath-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes.  Motion approved.

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted on October 8, 2007

Krystal D. Bokelman, WCMC

Village Clerk

Approved:  October 22, 2007