Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

February 13, 2003

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 pm on February 13, 2003 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All members were present.  Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2003 meeting.  Carried Unanimously.

 

President Chapman appointed Trygve Mathison and Howard Olson to serve on a joint consultant selection committee with the City of Onalaska for the Onalaska/Holmen Smart Growth Plan.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve the February claims in the amount of $2,324,068.54.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to revoke the transfer of a Class B Beer and Liquor license for Smokey’s Bar to Brenda and Richard Gajewsky.  Carried Unanimously.  The license was revoked because the sale of the bar from Howard Guepfer to the Gajesky’s did not occur.  Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve the 2002 budget carry overs in the amount of $222,300 and to designate $750,000 of General Fund surplus for cash flow.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve charging back 2001 personal property taxes for parcel 14-21-10 to the various taxing districts in the amount of $1,444.52.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve a Village Tree Removal Policy.  Carried Unanimously.  Trustee Forde informed the Board that the Finance and Personnel Committee has directed the Village Administrator to obtain a firm quote for “no-fault” sewer back up insurance coverage.  Motion by Forde, seconded by Anderson to increase the maximum vacation carry over amount to four weeks for all village employees.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Hauser, seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 2.03, A Resolution to Grant Residency Status to the City of Onalaska Residents for Use of the Holmen Aquatic Facility for the 2003 pool season. Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to contract with Ultra Concrete Inc. of Holmen (Larry Clements) for the purchase and installation of two concrete slabs for the Remington Hills and Countryside Park shelter floors at a cost of $3,900.00.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Hauser, seconded by Proctor to purchase building material and supplies for the Remington Hills and Countryside Park shelters from Beaver Builders of Holmen at a cost of $6,731.76.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Hauser, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2003 Spring and Summer Park and Recreation Program Brochure.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve one-hour parking restrictions for the 900 block of Amy Drive during school hours from McHugh Road to Dana Lane.  Motion Carried with Chapman voting no.  Motion by Proctor, seconded by Hauser to approve the purchase of various equipment and supplies

 

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from various vendors on the attached schedule for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant at a total cost of $32,412.00.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Public Works Committee – Motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to approve Resolution 1.03, the annual Compliance Maintenance Resolution, approving the 2002 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to approve an "Intent to Apply" application for a storm water discharge permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Fire Board – Trustee Forde informed the Board that the Fire Board hired Brent Aschbacher as a fire inspector.

 

Planning Commission – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the plat of Houtland Prairie which lies within the Village’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.  Carried Unanimously.  Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the revised Final Plat of Remington Hills III, with 21 conditions and developers agreement.  Carried Unanimously.

 

La Crosse County Supervisors’ Report – Supervisor Spiker informed the Board that the County is in the process of reconstructing CTH MH, west of US Highway 53.

 

Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the programs 2002 activity and financial results.

 

President Chapman informed the Board that he recently attended a League of Wisconsin Municipality board meeting.  He informed the Board that the League is projecting substantial cuts in shared revenue for the 2004 budget cycle.  He also responded to comments made by Mayor Medinger in a recent Tribune article.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to adjourn at 7:55 pm.  Carried Unanimously

 

 

 

Eugene R. Alberts

Village Administrator/Clerk