March 7, 2005
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Todd Brinkmeier, Dave Schirmer, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Cheryl Liebenstein and Jamie Melville.
The minutes from the February meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Brian.
Second by Dave D.
Motion Carried.
The committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills with the addition the Gill’s bill for $920.00.
Motion Second by Dave S.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented by Dave S.
Second by Larry.
Motion carried.
Transfer of funds-none needed
Financial Report
No further report
VISITORS
Maintenance Report
See attached report
Streets & Alleys
Rob has requested that the committee look at the hole in the street at Main and Devore to see if we will need to dig up the storm drain or repair.
Brian will be meeting with Tom Mathews to put together the street maintenance program for the summer. Brian will also set up a contractor to continue the work on the handicap ramps for the sidewalks.
Rob will be posting several streets for weight limit now that it has begun to thaw. He will post East South St. and Walgren Rd from 73 to the village limits.
Brian has requested that Jamie send information to the households regarding the sidewalk replacement program. Jamie will add with the new coupon books.
WATER & SEWER
Rob is looking for estimates on a generator for the pump on well #4 in case of loss electricity so that we can continue to pump water.
CEMETERY
The committee will check with Ed Stubbe regarding the cemetery mowing.
If Ed wishes to continue at the same rate he may do so, if not, and he needs to raise his rates we will have to bid out the mowing.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The new tractor has been ordered with an expected delivery date of May 12th or 13th.
Murphy & Gustafson has recommended that we add several items to the tractor. Ballast box for weight at $279.00, a bolt on edge for the bucket at $233.00 and new forks for $849.00.
The sealed bids were opened for the sale of our used tractor. We had three bids: Dal Murray - $3,110.00, Fischer Farms - $4,501.00 and Gene Gassman - $4,760.00.
The committee made a motion to accept the highest amount from Gene Gassman for $4,760.00. Motion second by Larry. Motion carried.
The committee will order the extra items needed for the tractor and use the money from the sale of our tractor, with any remaining money to be deposited into the General Fund.
Police
No report
Liquor
No report.
Old Business
None
New Business
Discussion was brought forward regarding summer help. It was determined that there is enough extra work to keep one student busy.
Larry made a motion to take applications to hire one student for the summer maintenance help. Motion second by Dave S. Motion carried.
Applications will be reviewed at the April meeting.
The board members have elected to run another Annual Spring Clean up Day in May. Larry will contact Gill’s to get a date set up with them.
President Knoup spoke with the board on an idea that was brought forward regarding the building of a new community center to house the Fire
Department, Legion and the Village offices. This idea is only in the talking stage and will need full support from all three units.
This will be an opportunity to bring something new into town and draw more people for its use.
Motion was made by Larry that the board will fully support this idea. Motion second by Todd. Motion carried.
President Knoup will continue to work on this.
Motion to adjourn at 7:55 pm by Larry. Second by Todd.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk