Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
October 10, 2002
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on October 10, 2002 at the Holmen Village Hall. All members were present. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the September 12th and 26th, 2002 meetings. Carried Unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve the October claims in the amount of $336,929.04. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve hiring Robert Haines for the position of Director of Public Works at an annual salary of $55,000 and two weeks of vacation. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve entering into an intergovernmental agreement with La Crosse County for a period of five years for the collection of household hazardous waste at a cost of $1.00 per person per year. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to write off the delinquent personal property tax of Global Stakes in the amount of $1,440.52. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve a three-year contract with Bowmar Appraisal of Altoona for assessment service at a cost of $45,200. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve the transfer of a class B beer license from T-Jo’s Pizza and Sandwich Shop Inc. to T-Mark Enterprises Inc. Carried Unanimously.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Trustee Hauser informed the Board that the Committee is reviewing the swimming lesson registration format.
Law Enforcement Committee – Trustee Proctor informed the Board that the Committee reviewed the 2003 budget.
Public Works Committee - Motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to contract with Country Roads Construction of Genoa Wisconsin for curb and gutter replacement at a cost of $15.00 per linear foot. Carried Unanimously. Olson informed the Board that the curb and gutter replacement is estimated to be 200 linear feet located between Long Coulee Rd. and Main St. Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to approve a well head land use permit of Triumph Auto Glass for 723 Western Ave. Carried Unanimously.
Fire Board – Forde updated the Board on the process for hiring a new Fire Chief.
Planning Commission – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the preliminary plat of the Pine Ridge Addition with 22 conditions attached. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to amend the previous motion to include the following requirements in the covenants for the duplex lots of the Pine Ridge Addition: a two car garage per unit and the following minimum square foot requirements per unit: ranch style homes – 1,200 square feet, two story style homes – 1,600 square feet and split level style homes -1,400 square feet. Carried Unanimously. The original motion carried
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unanimously as amended. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the Final Plat of Remington Hills III with 21 conditions as attached. Carried Unanimously.
Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve Resolution 11.02, A Resolution to apply for a Smart Growth Grant with the City of Onalaska. Carried Unanimously.
La Crosse County Supervisor Report – Supervisor Spiker updated the Board on the proposed Household Hazardous Waste Program and the financial status of the Mini-bus program.
Shared Ride Joint Committee Report – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly activity of the shared ride program. He also informed the Board that the City of Onalaska is looking at using the shared ride program for transportation to the Holmen pool for the 2003 pool season.
President Chapman informed the Board that the Village received the grant award announcement for the Halfway Creek Trail.
Motion by Hauser, Seconded by Olson to approve operator licenses for M. Guenther and J. Hanson. Carried Unanimously.
President Chapman called the public hearing for the rezoning of proposed lots 1-12 and 26-29 of the Pine Ridge Addition from R-1 single family residential to R-4 two-family residential to order at 7:20 PM. Mr. Leroy Holley has petition the Village to rezone these lots to duplex. Mr. Holley is planning on developing the Pine Ridge Addition into 16 duplex and 28 single family lots. The lots proposed to be rezoned border the High School and McHugh Rd. Alberts informed the Board that he had received a legal objection from Walter and Heather Seubert of 901 Amanda Ct and later received a signed statement supporting the rezoning. No other person spoke in favor or opposed the rezoning. Chapman closed taking testimony at 7:24 PM. Motion by Forde, seconded by Anderson to approve the rezoning of proposed lots 1-12 and 26-29 of the Pine Ridge Addition from R-1 single family residential to R-4 two-family residential contingent on the plat being approved. Carried Unanimously.
The Village Board set the special board meeting to review the 2003 budget at 6:30 PM on October 28, 2002.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to adjourn at 7:50 PM. Carried Unanimously.
Eugene R. Alberts
Village Administrator/Clerk