Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

December 12, 2002

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on December 12, 2002 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All members were present.  Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the November 14th and 21st, 2002 meetings.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the December claims in the amount of $ 317,767.92.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve the transfer of a Class B Beer and Liquor License for Smokey’s Bar to Brenda and Richard Gajewsky.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Forde, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2003-2004 election clerks as attached.  Carried with Olson abstaining.   Forde informed the Board that the Committee decided to contract with Orkin Exterminating for a one year term for insect control at the Village Hall at a cost of $715.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Park Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to allow Tornado Youth Hockey to place a warming shelter in Deerwood Park subject to conditions established by the Committee at their December 4, 2002 meeting.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Hauser, seconded by Anderson to approve the construction of park shelters for Countryside Park and Remington Hills parks by the Holmen High School shop class.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve the submission of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $32,413.  Carried Unanimously.  The grant is for equipment only and requires a 10% local match.  Proctor informed the Board that the Committee is in the process of reviewing the Joint Powers agreement with La Crosse County and the ramifications of the County Sheriff not deputizing Village police officers.

 

Public Works Committee – Trustee Olson informed the Board of a water main break on Lake Street.

 

Fire Board – Trustee Forde informed the Board that Doug Schober was selected as the new Fire Chief, replacing retiring Chief Gaarder.

 

Planning Commission – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Hauser to approve the preliminary plat of the Apple Blossom Addition located within the Village extraterritorial jurisdiction.  Carried with Forde voting no.  Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve annexation ordinance 1.109, the annexation of parcel 10-614-1 from the Town of Onalaska with seven conditions.  Carried Unanimously.

 

La Crosse County Supervisor Report – Supervisor Spiker informed the Board that the County will share in the cost of developing the retention pond on Sandlake Road.

Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

December 12, 2002

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Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Seitz informed the Board of the monthly shared ride activity.

 

Ad Hoc Halfway Creek Trail Committee – President Chapman informed the Board that the Committee reviewed Statement of Qualifications from three engineering firms for the design of the Halfway Creek Trail.  The Committee selected Vierbicher Associates Inc., and directed them to prepare a three party contract with the Village and Department of Transportation.  Vierbicher then submitted a contract to provide engineering and related services to prepare plans, easement description and final cost estimates at a cost of $115,087.77.  The proposed fee covers engineering services as well as subcontracted work for archeological and wetland analysis as well as the development of the easement legal descriptions.  The proposed fee does not include bidding services, contract maintenance or construction inspections.   Motion by Proctor, seconded by Hauser to approve a contract with Vierbicher Associates to perform engineering services for the Halfway Creek Trail at a cost of $115,087.77 contingent on receiving approval from the DOT.  Carried Unanimously.

 

 

Motion by Hauser, seconded by Forde to adjourn at 7:35 PM.  Carried Unanimously.

 

 

 

Eugene R. Alberts

Village Administrator/Clerk