September 10, 2007, Village Board
KRONENWETTER VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 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, Geri Kowalski, Rod Fisher, Dan Lesniak, Phil Cieslek, Sue Bird, and Sidney Hallas.
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.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 2007, MEETING MINUTES:
Geri Kowalski stated that Page 3 under the Purchase of tile for $500 . . . the discussion: should state the Board discussed what kind “of” policy not “a” policy.
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to approve the August 27, 2007, meeting Minutes with the noted correction and dispense with the reading, seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
President Smith asked, and the Board agreed, to move item 8 (c) (i) up to the next order of business.
Chief Joling read a letter from the Rothschild Police Department Chief regarding Luis Lopes-Serrao’s action during the Errol Demmerly shooting incident.
i. Meritorious Service Award for Officer Luis Lopes-Serrao for his actions during the Errol Demmerly shooting incident in Rothschild on June 17, 2007.
Chief Joling presented a Letter of Commendation and a Meritorious pin to Officer Lopes-Serrao.
PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
The Board and Building Inspector, Bill Shipley, discussed a comparison spreadsheet that Mr. Shipley put together from information he obtained from other Wausau area municipalities.
Trustee Sid Hallas will work with Bill on developing the fees for commercial building permits. The Board would like Mr. Shipley to come back to the Board, at a later date, with suggestions on commercial building permit fees.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 67-11 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “SALE OF EXPLOSIVES”:
Phil Cieslek made a Motion to reconsider the Ordinance Creating Section 67-11 of the General Code of Ordinances Entitled “Sale of Explosives”. Motion seconded by Geri Kowalski. Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
Phil Cieslek made a Motion to adopt an Ordinance Creating Section 67-11 of the General Code of Ordinances Entitled “Sale of Explosives” with the change in (f) (7) to change from eight (8) feet to 15 feet. Motion seconded by Rod Fisher. Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-no, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS:
a. Water Utility
Mark Thompson, Operator-in-Charge discussed the OIC report (report on file).
b. Treasurer
i. Approval of Treasurer’s report
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion seconded by Sue Bird. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
c. Police Chief
Police Chief Dan Joling discussed the Police Department report (Report on file).
d. Clerk
i. Approval of Operator Licenses
No operator licenses
e. Public Works Director
The Board reviewed the Public Works Director’s report (Report on file).
Lisa Myles discussed Friday, September 7, 2007, regarding a couple of residents who violated the Village ordinances, i.e. not getting required permits.
f. Trustees
Rick Smith received information on state almanacs which cost $74.95 each. Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance booklet regarding school facts which cost $29.95 per copy.
Phil Cieslek read a letter he wrote regarding his resignation from the Village Board. Rick Smith and the rest of the Board thanked Phil Cieslek for his service to the Village of Kronenwetter
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ATC EASEMENT ON VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER YARD WASTE SITE PROPERTY:
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to approve the ATC easement on Village of Kronenwetter yard waste site property. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT POLICY:
Sue Bird feels we can do a case by case appointment as we could be limiting our abilities to appoint.
Sue Bird made a Motion to take no action. 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 THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO VILLAGE BOARD, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Village Board
Rick Smith suggested that Justeen Vollrath be appointed to complete the term of Phil Cieslek.
Dan Lesniak made a Motion to appoint Justeen Vollrath to the Village Board to fill the unexpired term of Phil Cieslek. Motion seconded by Geri Kowalski. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
b. Planning Commission
Rick Smith suggested that Sue Bird be appointed to the Planning Commission.
Geri Kowalski made a Motion to appoint Sue Bird to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Phil Cieslek. Motion seconded by Phil Cieslek. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
c. Personnel Committee
Rick Smith suggested that Bill Udulutch be appointed to the Personnel Committee.
Geri Kowalski contacted Charles Soukup to be on the Personnel Committee as an interested citizen.
Geri Kowalski would like to be kept on as an advisor to the Personnel Committee. President Smith stated that the Personnel Committee would need to make that recommendation to the Board.
Rod Fisher made a Motion to appoint Charles Soukup to the Personnel Committee. Motion seconded by Sid Hallas. Roll Call: Smith-no, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-no, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
d. Finance Committee
Rick Smith suggested that Geri Kowalski be appointed to the Finance Committee
Phil Cieslek made a Motion to appoint Geri Kowalski to the Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Rod Fisher. Roll Call: Smith-yes, Kowalski-yes, Cieslek-yes, Fisher-yes, Lesniak-yes, Bird-yes, Hallas-yes. Motion approved.
The Board took time to thank Phil Cieslek for his service and all stated that it has been a privilege to work with him.
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 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted on September 10, 2007
Krystal D. Bokelman, WCMC
Village Clerk
Approved: September 24, 2007
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