Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

December 14, 2006

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on December 14, 2006 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All board members were present.  Also present were Attorney Peterson, department heads McHugh, Brogan and Haines.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to approve the minutes of the November 9 and November 16, 2006 meetings. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Allers to approve the monthly claims for payment in the amount of $275,069.90. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2007 Village of Holmen Fee Schedule as preesented. All in favor, except Olson opposed. Motion carried. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2007 – 2009 Chief Election Inspectors as presented. Those completing the educational requirements include: Catherine Schmit, Angela Hornberg, Jean Olson, Karan Mathison, and Ruth Jostad. Carried unanimously. President Chapman opened the floor to comments from Mr. Todd Wilson, CEO of Bethany Lutheran Homes, Inc. Mr. Wilson explained that the City of Onalaska did not approve the proposed debt refinancing of the facilities located within the Village of Holmen. Therefore, they requested the Village participate as a conduit for Bethany Lutheran Homes, Inc. to refinance their current debt via tax exempt bonds. Administrator Schmit confirmed there would be no risk to the Village in participating in this financial transaction, as all risk is assumed by the corporation. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson to recommend to the Village of Holmen Redevelopment Authority approval of Resolution 24.06 – Authorization for Refinancing of Revenue Bonds on Behalf of Bethany Lutheran Homes, Inc with Respect to Elderly Housing Facilities in the Village of Holmen. The Redevelopment Authority will address this issue following a public hearing scheduled for December 20, 2006 at 7 PM in the Village Hall Boardroom. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution 25.06 – Calling a Portion of 1993 Bonds and all of 1996 Bonds – Water Utility. Administrator Schmit explained that this is the first step in the process of financing the balance of the Well #7 and Reservoir #4 new construction projects. Approximately $400,000 of existing water utility debt will be retired with existing water fund reserves. Interim financing will be solicited in an amount of $1,365,000 at a conservatively estimated interest rate of 5%. It is anticipated that this debt will be refinanced in 2008 with funds awarded through the state Safe Drinking Water Loan program at an estimated rate of 2.365%. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Allers to approve Resolution 26.06 – Authorization to Solicit Bids for $1,365,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2007A. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson to go into closed session at

7:16 PM per WI Statutes 19.95 (1)(c) to discuss personnel issues. Carried unanimously. After lengthy discussion, motion by Seitz, seconded by Allers to return to open session at 7:32 PM. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Allers to ratify the 2007-2008 Village of Holmen Police Union Contract as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to ratify the proposed Village of Holmen Police Union Contract Letter of Understanding as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the proposed employment stipulation in regard to HPD Officer Brian Olson as presented. Carried unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Forde reported on recent Park, Recreation and Library activity. Forde reported that earlier in the day Trustee Olson, Administrator Schmit, Park & Rec Directors Brogan and Reinhart along with representatives of the American Legion and Holmen Area Foundation attended a presentation by Patrick Cleary of Vierbicher Associates of draft options for park development plans for the Halfway Creek Park.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Allers reported on recent Law Enforcement activity.

 

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Joint Municipal Court – Chief McHugh reported on recent Joint Municipal Court activity.

 

Fire Board Report – Forde reported on recent Fire Board activity.

 

Public Hearing 7:35 PM       

 

President Chapman called the public hearing on the proposed rezoning of the Village Crossing Addition to order at 7:35 PM. No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed rezoning. President Chapman closed the public hearing at 7:35 PM.

 

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the rezoning of Lots 1 through 29 and Lot 60 of the Village Crossing Addition from A – Agricultural District to R-1 – single-Family Residential District and Lots 30 through 59 of the Village Crossing Addition from A – Agricultural District to R-6 – Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential District. Carried unanimously.

 

Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the purchase of a new 2008 Sterling Plow Truck from La Crosse Truck Center for $97,575. The Committee opted for the Mercedes engine as it has a good reputation and a longer warranty period than the Cummins engine. The truck will be purchase via short term financing with payoff to be budgeted in 2008. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Allers to approve the purchase of a used 1996 THC 4700 tanker truck from La Crosse Truck Center at a cost of $19,050. Carried unanimously.

 

Economic Development – Forde reported on recent Economic Development Committee activity.

 

Planning Commission – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the Village Crossing Final Plat as presented. Carried unanimously.

 

La Crosse County Supervisor – Supervisor Chuck Spiker offered holiday wishes to everyone and reported on the La Crosse County Board activity including:

-         A resolution proposed by Supervisor Medinger that the County consider purchasing the MTU from the City of La Crosse.

-         Consideration of County participation in purchase development rights in area townships.

-         Household Hazardous Waste municipal service contracts.

 

Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Proctor updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity.

 

Other – Trustees wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. President Chapman gave an update on the Friends of the Library request for the Towns of Holland and Onalaska and Village of Holmen to put the shared purchase of a new library facility to a referendum vote. Trustee Seitz reported on the acquisition of additional election equipment to facilitate efficient voting at future elections. Trustee Proctor reported on the success of the Rotary Club in soliciting donations for Village holiday lighting.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to adjourn at 8:10 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

Catherine J. Schmit

Village Administrator/Clerk