January 3, 2005

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.

 Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Todd Brinkmeier, Dave Schirmer, Jim Westaby, Brian Schiess, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Cheryl Liebenstein and Jamie Melville.

The minutes from the December meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim

Second by Larry.

Motion Carried.

 The committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills.

Motion Second by Jim.

Motion carried.

 Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented by Jim.

Second by Dave S.

Motion carried.

 Transfer of funds-none needed

  Financial Report

 No further report

 VISITORS

 Maintenance Report

See attached report

Streets & Alleys

 No complaints with recent ice storms.

WATER & SEWER

Jim was continuing to check for estimates on a warning system.  Fehr & Graham suggested that we keep with Gasvoda systems so that all of the electronics are compatible. This system is approximately $4,900 to install and the monthly phone charge of $36.00.

 CEMETERY

 Bill Hermann has glued the broken headstone at the cemetery for no charge.

 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

The committee has found a state used 90 hp tractor with 380 hours of use on it. The tractor is used, but they would put on a new 84 inch bucket.

The tractor will be available at the building for inspection on Wednesday, January 12th.  Board members should stop by to look at it.  The estimated cost would be $54,000 to $55,000 with a 1 yr warranty.  They were unable to get a trade-in value for ours at this time.

The committee did get an estimate for a new tractor for $72,000 with government pricing reduced to $62,000 to $65,000 including a 2 yr. warranty.  No decision will be made until after the tractor has been seen.

 Police

No report

 Liquor

 No report.

 Old Business

 None

New Business

 Reminder to turn in your election packets before the deadline.

 Motion to adjourn at 7:20 pm by Larry.  Second by Todd.

Motion carried.

Attest:

 Cheryl Liebenstein

Village Clerk