Village of
Holmen
Board
Proceedings
July 11, 2002
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on July 11, 2002 at the Holmen Village Hall. All members were present. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2003 meeting. Carried Unanimously.
President Chapman accepted the resignation of Duane Ziegler from the Police Commission and thanked him for three years of service to the Holmen Community. He then appointed Mr. Scott Stettler to complete Mr. Zigler’s term on the Holmen Police Commission. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve the appointment of Scott Stettler to the Holmen Police Commission to complete the vacant position ending April 15, 2003. Carried Unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee - Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the July claims in the amount of $213,355.08. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve Resolution 9.02, Inclusion Under the Income Continuation Insurance Program. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve advertising in mid-August for the position of Director of Public Works. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve modifying the employee expense reimbursement policy to include requiring receipts for reimbursements. Carried Unanimously. Forde reported that curbside property assessments will begin July 15.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee - Motion by Seitz, seconded by Hauser to allow the WWTC Volleyball Program to operate concessions and to rent Deerwood Park softball fields for a women's softball tournament on August 16-18 during Kornfest weekend. Carried Unanimously.
Law Enforcement Committee - Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2002-2003 Police Liaison contract with the Holmen School District. Carried Unanimously.
Public Works Committee - Motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to purchase a new blower unit for the Waste Water Treatment Plant from USA Bluebook at a cost of $2,699 plus shipping. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to approve a five-year street improvement plan. Carried Unanimously. Olson informed the Board that the Gaarder Road reconstruction project is on schedule. He also informed the Board on the status of the contaminants found in Well #4. Lab tests are being done now and committee will report back at a later date.
Fire Board - Trustee Forde updated the Board on the status of replacing Chief Gaarder. Board interviewed Brad Peterson, CPA, regarding the possibility of doing the Fire Department books.
Planning Commission - President Chapman informed the Board that the Village met with the Town of Onalaska to discuss a proposed development located in the Township that lies within the Village's extraterritorial boundary. The Apple Blossom Addition is at the corner of Sand Lake and Schilling Roads. Additional information will be presented at future meetings.
Report from La Crosse County Supervisors - Steve Doyle, County Board Chairman informed the Board of the County resolution establishing a Coulee Region Task Force on Collaboration. He is asking for one or more representatives from each municipality to attend 4-6 meetings in the next 6 months. He also discussed the jail building project and the status of Park Plaza.
Shared Ride Committee - Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly activity of the Shared Ride Program.
Ad Hoc Halfway Creek Trail Committee – Chapman reported that they had met with the Town of Onalaska and the Holmen Foundation. All parties have signed the agreement with a slight modification allowing some in kind donations, exclusive of labor costs.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to adjourn at 7:40 PM. Carried Unanimously.
Karen Spreuer
Deputy Clerk