March 6, 2006
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Todd Brinkmeier, Dave Schirmer, Brian Schiess, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the February meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Larry.
Second by Dave S.
Motion Carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills.
Motion Second by Dave S.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented by Dave D.
Second by Brian.
Motion carried.
Transfer of funds-none
Financial Report
VISITORS
Bill Liebenstein was present representing the Legion-Lions Homecoming Event to run July 28th and 29th. The Homecoming committee is requesting a donation for entertainment expenses which include a band for Friday evening for $450.00, three kid rides and fireworks for Saturday night for $3,000 to $4,000. The board also discussed concerns regarding traffic support during the parade.
Larry made a motion to give $1500 from the Band fund to the Legion-Lion Homecoming for entertainment expenses. Motion second by Dave D. Motion carried.
Maintenance Report
See attached report
Streets & Alleys
The committee has finalized the Annual Street Plan for this summer. Fehr & Graham has estimated the work at $16,635.25. The committee made a motion to accept the plan as presented, not to exceed $20,000 total for work completed. Motion was second by Larry. Motion carried.
WATER & SEWER
The contracts are back from Loberg’s and will begin the work on the water main project.
CEMETERY
There has been a problem with the center plots at the cemetery. Originally these were sold as 6-plots, but with the law that all burials need to be in vaults, there is not enough room for 6 vaults on the plot.
The committee has noted that there are three family plots that will need to be checked regarding this issue.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
No report
Police
No Report
Liquor
The new applications have been delivered to the businesses for license renewals.
Old Business
The board members brought forward a wording change on the new Burn Ordinance on section 4.02. The fines were included as $200 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days. Motion was made to accept the Burn ordinance with the above changes being made. Roll call vote as follows: Todd-yes, Dave S.-yes, Brian-yes, Dave D.-yes, Larry-yes. Let the record show 5-yes, 0-no and 1-absent
Discussion was made regarding not having an annual clean-up day this year. Members stated abuse of the program by out of village limit users.
It was determined that we will have the program, but advertise as last annual clean-up due to abuse of the program. Will check with Gill’s on an available date, but would like to see it the first weekend in May.
There have been complaints of too much rubbish in resident’s yards. The village has an ordinance for rubbish and will be enforced if a signed complaint is made.
New Business
The village will be hiring one summer employee and will retain Ed Stubbe to help with the mowing. Will advertise the summer help at the school with all applications to be received by April 3rd. Will review the applications at the April meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 8:10 pm by Larry.
Second by Todd.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk