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May 23, 2007 regular village board meeting
Village of Wonewoc Proceeding of regular Village Board meeting May 23, 2007.
The meeting was called to order pursuant to the posted and published notice. The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. The following trustees present for meeting: Field, Norling, K. Jennings, Roehling, Miller, S. Jennings and Kucher.
Motion by S. Jennings, seconded by Norling to approve the bills and vouchers for the period April 25, 2007 through May 22, 2007. Motion carried.
Motion by K. Jennings, seconded by Field to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2007 board meeting. Motion carried.
Police Report (given by S. Jennings) 1. Calls for service in April were routine. 2. The month of May is looking like it will be a busy month. 3. Old Fashion Day went fairly well. There a couple of items that need to be worked
out with the local businesses
Municipal Court Report—Linda Reeder 1. Regional Center Court Commission meets quarterly. Last meeting May 10,
2007. 2. Court approved 2007-2008 budget at last meeting. 3. During 2006 the Court handled 465 citations. From January 1 through March 31,
2007 the Court has handled 82 citations. Public Comment: None
Agenda:
1. Joyce McGeehan gave the Board an update on the events and activities that she is planning to have during the Renaissance Fair at Baker’s Field Park on June 9 and 10. She will be charging an entrance fee of $7.00 per person with children 5 and under free. The entrance fee is to help defray the cost of entertainment and staffing. She plans to have a petty zoo, horses, re-enactors, sword fighting, kelpie band, magic acts, etc. One food vendor is currently lined up who will serve turkey legs. Motion by Field, seconded by S. Jennings to approve the use of Baker’s Field Park for a Renaissance Fair on June 9 and 10, 2007 on the condition that the petting zoo and horse owners provide proof of insurance to the Village. Roll call vote: Field-yes, Norling-yes, K. Jennings-yes, Roehling-yes, Miller-yes, S. Jennings-yes, Kucher-yes. 7ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent. Motion carried.
2. After discussion motion by Field, seconded by K. Jennings to approve filing the CMAR for 2006 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant with the WI DNR. Motion carried.
3. Darold Hanold addressed the Board. The roof on the “Hoover Hotel” needs to be replaced and is the most expensive part of repairing the building. Because of the chimney in the building, the building should stay where is currently is located. He will be contacting Kohler Foundation to see if they would be interested in funding restoration of the building. It does have authentic Hobo Art on the walls. What is
needed is volunteers and public donations. A committee of Darold Hanold, Andrew Johnson and Janet Brooks was established. Scott Jennings will be the Village Liaison. Motion to approve acceptance of donations for restoration of the “Hoover Hotel” by S. Jennings, seconded by Roehling. Roll call vote: Field-yes, Norling-yes, K. Jennings-yes, Roehling-yes, Miller-yes, S. Jennings-yes, Kucher- yes. 7ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent. Motion carried.
4. The Planning commission is comprised of the Village President, Department of Public Works, a Village Trustee and 4 members-at-large. Tabled until next meeting so that members-at-large can be recruited.
5. Motion by K. Jennings, seconded by Norling to approve Ordinance 2007-2 to Create, Modify, Amend and Re-adopt Section 10.01 of the General Ordinances and Bylaws of the Village of Wonewoc. This is Section 10.01.04(H) amended to read as follows: “H. Professional Office. The office of a doctor....insurance agent, or other recognized profession is a professional office. When established in a residential district, a professional office shall.........and only one unlighted name plate, not exceeding 16 square feet in area, contain the name and profession of the occupant of the premises shall be exhibited.” This ordinance also adds Section 10.01.06(A) (7) which reads “Conditional Uses. Professional offices and their display signs are permitted as a conditional uses within the Residence district subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall approve of the dimensions and location of any sign advertising the professional office.” Roll call vote: Field-yes, Norling-yes, K. Jennings-yes, Roehling-yes, Miller-yes, S. Jennings-yes, Kucher-yes. 7ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent. Motion carried.
6. Motion to add only a flushing hydrant on Church Street by K. Jennings, seconded by Miller. Motion carried.
7. Motion by K. Jennings, seconded by Field to appoint Lee Kucher as trustee responsible for overseeing Pine Eden Cemetery. Roehling will assist him. Motion carried.
8. Janet Brooks addressed the Board regarding the use of Village property for a community garden. The garden will be for senior citizens and handicapped people in the Village. The garden will be 40’ z 50’. Diggers Hotline has marked the area for utilities. There is a fiber optic line that runs parallel to the south end of the garden. It was suggested to move the garden 5 ‘to the north to avoid any contact with fiber optics. Motion by S. Jennings, seconded by Norling to approve the use of Village land for a Community Garden and to move the garden 5’ north of the present area staked out. Motion carried.
9. Discussion regarding the Zoning Ordinance. The Board agreed that issues regarding zoning should be dealt with by the Planning Commission.
10. Estimate from Hartje Farm, Home and Tire Center to repair the Great Dane lawn mower is approximately $3,000. A new mower can be purchased for a cost of $8,000 to $12,000. A zero turn Simplicity mower was found in a shed at Pine Eden Cemetery. This mower will be taken to Hartje Farm, Home and Tire Center to obtain and estimate of cost to repair. Motion by Field, seconded by Roehling to table any action regarding repair of Great Dane lawn mower or purchase of new mower to next meeting. Motion carried.
11. The survey of parcel number 29191VWO 386 has not been completed. Sheldon’s would at least like to cut down some of the trees and get rid of any poison ivy that is on this parcel. Motion to table until the survey is completed by Field, seconded by Norling. Motion carried.
12. Brian Byington addressed the Board requesting the Village to help pay for installation of front steps to his building located at 202 Center St. He presented a quote of $919 to complete this project. There was a lot of discussion on whether or not this would set a president where all businesses would want the Village to pay for repairs/modifications made to their buildings. Motion by Miller, seconded by Kucher to provide an economic grant of $750 to Brian Byington for building improvements. Roll call vote: Field-no, Norling-no, K. Jennings-no, Roehling- yes, Miller-yes, S. Jennings-no, Kucher-yes. 3ayes, 4 noes, 0 absent. Motion failed.
13. Darroll and Bernice Bronk addressed the Board regarding allowing an ATV trail into the Village. Currently the only trails available in this area are on land owned by Babe’s Country Club. A proposed route for a trail is to come into the Village from Quinn Road and Hill Street. The trail then would follow Jackson Street to the Railroad Street. Then it would take Railroad Street and the alley to Degner’s Bar. It would then cross Highway 33 and follow the alley to Fastrip. The trail would continue down the alley to Jackson Street and then exit the Village on Hill Street and Quinn Road. There would be a 9:00pm crew few imposed for use of this trail. The Board requested Bronk’s to talk with people along this proposed route to get their input for having an ATV trial going by their house.
14. The Wonewoc Area Fire & Ambulance Association, Inc. has never formalized a billing process until now. The formalized process will be attached to the Association by Laws once it is approved by the 4 municipalities served by the Association. Summary of process: Fire calls—insurance claim will be submitted if applicable. If no insurance an invoice will be sent to person responsible for paying bills. After 3 monthly invoices and not payment, the bill will be sent to municipal clerk who will then reimburse the Association and place the bill as a Special Assessment on the property owner’s tax bill. Ambulance calls— insurance claim will be submitted if applicable. If no insurance an invoice will be sent to person responsible for paying bills. After 3 monthly invoices and no payment, bill will turned over to a collection agency. Motion by S. Jennings, seconded by Field to approve the Wonewoc Area Fire & Ambulance Association, Inc. billing process as presented. Roll call vote: Field-yes, Norling-yes, K. Jennings-yes, Roehling-yes, Miller-yes, S. Jennings-yes, Kucher-yes. 7ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent. Motion carried.
15. Motion by K. Jennings, seconded by Field to go into closed session at 9:45pm. Motion carried.
16. Motion by S. Jennings, seconded by K. Jennings to come out of closed session at 11:00pm.
17. During closed session the Board voted to give employees a 2% raise effective June 1, 2007.
Communication/Announcements:
1.
Jim Bohn reported: a. The Waste Water Treatment permit was received on May 23, 2007 and
will be valid for 7 years. b. Adding municipal water to Pine Eden Cemetery will cost approximately
$783 for six spigots and placement of the water line. c. The back flow preventer in the fire station has to be replaced. d. Waste Water Treatment Plant one of the samplers has quit. One quote
received so far for replacement indicates the cost will be $3,975. Getting more quotes.
2. Linda Reeder reported that the Village has received notice that the updated Floodplain Mapping has been approved by the WI DNR. It will not be sent to FEMA for approval.
Motion by Norling, seconded by S. Jennings to adjourn at 11:02pm. Motion carried.
/s/Linda Reeder Linda Reeder Administrator
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