November 3, 2003

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

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

 The minutes from the October 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

 Dave is working with the bank to set up a type of TIF program for the businesses.  This would involve an account with a specified amount of money from the bank and the village with interest being minimal to none.  There are still questions as to what happens to the money once the TIF has been completed.  Dave will follow up with more details.

 VISITORS

 Maintenance Report

See attached report

The North sand filter is now working properly.

The new street sweeper is running well.

 Streets & Alleys

Received the final checklist for the Devore St. project.  The list is almost complete.  Once completed Fehr & Graham is sign off on the project.

The village will use Charlie Boop again this year for help with snow removal.

WATER & SEWER

The new rock filter that we will be installing will help reduce the flow from the sand filters. This should reduce the problems we have encountered with the flow from the sand filters.

Jim is still working on the sump pump inspection project.

 Water bills are looking better since notices were given to delinquent accounts.

CEMETERY

 No report.

 Buildings & Grounds

 The committee has requested that any accident reports be done immediately.

If our officer is not available, the report is to be taken by the county.

 Police

 Arrangements have been made for extra coverage if the village has a playoff game for football

 Liquor

Old Business

 New Business

 President Knoup attended the county meeting with all the mayors and representative Jim Sacia.  This meeting helped to air out the complaints with all the impact fees that have been imposed by the governor.  Sacia is fighting for the cities to get removal or reduction of these fees.

The meeting also covered the wind generator farms that plan to be installed.  There are three farms that will be installed. (Baileyville, Lena and Loran)

They are still talking with the landowners and drawing up contracts.

 President Knoup suggested that the board look at reducing the village liquor license fee to help the local business since all the state liq. Fees were increased by $325.00.

This will be discussed later.

 Yellow Creek Inn is developing a banquet room upstairs from the bar.

 The board requested to go into executive session at 7:40 for the purpose of possible property purchase.

 Out of executive session at 8:00.

Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm by Larry.  Second by Brian.

Motion carried.

Attest:

Cheryl Liebenstein

Village Clerk