Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

March 10, 2005

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on March 10, 2005 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All members were present, except Olson who was excused.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2005 meeting. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve the March claims in the amount of $1,361,786.40. Carried unanimously. Forde reported that there were no operators licenses to approve for the month of March. Motion by Forde, seconded by Anderson to approve the amendment to the Vierbicher & Assoc. contract for design engineering services for the Halfway Creek Bike Trail for an amount not to exceed $10,000. All expenses be paid by the Holmen Area Foundation. Carried unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Hauser reported that the Committee spent time evaluating the development and design of a new 1.94 acre park at the Lee Estates development.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the purchase of a new laptop computer at a cost of $1,344. The unit is to be used at crime scenes and during drug investigations. The Village will receive 100% reimbursement for the purchase from the Municipal Enforcement Group (MEGS). Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the purchase of two (2) mobile data units to be installed in squads at a total cost of $11,146. The Committee selected a unit model that would be most compatible with La Crosse County and other area law enforcement. Carried unanimously. Anderson also reported that the Village had received two (2) defibrillators through an Emergency Management grant. All Village employees will be provided training on use of the defibrillators, with a unit to be made available at the Village Hall and Aquatic Center.

 

Municipal Court Update – Administrator Schmit gave an overview of the Joint Municipal Court (JMC) and Municipal Court Sub-committee activities. Schmit provided the Board with a 2004 year-end financial breakdown of the JMC activities. Schmit explained that while participation in the Court cost slightly more than originally projected, the Village remained in the black for the year. Schmit reported that Fred Beuhler of the City of Onalaska requested that they be allowed to retain January forfeitures for 2005 operations, and the JMC Committee approved his request. Schmit reported that in an effort to make the JMC more efficient and cost effective, the Committee has approved creating a more specialized  and independent non-union management position to run and oversee the entire court process. This Municipal Court Supervisor position would combine the positions of Clerk of Court and the City Clerk’s supervisory role, eliminating the need for a union position. The next meeting of the Joint Municipal Court Committee is March 17, 2005 at 10:30 AM.

 

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Public Works Committee –Motion by Anderson, seconded by Seitz to approve the purchase of one 3” and two 6” replacement water meters at a total cost of $1,700 to be paid from the water fund. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve modifications to the 5-year street improvement plan. Based on a visual street inspection by Olson, Anderson and Public Works Director Haines, it was recommended that the scheduled improvements for 2006 and 2007 be interchanged. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the reservoir #3 cleaning contract with Seaview Diving Contractors of Seymour, WI at a cost of $1,750. Anderson reported that Haines had checked various references for this firm, and all were positive. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the extension of storm sewer on E. McHugh St. near the Lee Estates development at a cost not to exceed $8,000. The extension would include approximately 300 feet of storm sewer and 2 catch basins. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve awarding the 2005 street reconstruction contract to Mathy Construction at the bid price of $182,035. Carried unanimously.

 

Fire Board Report –Forde reported that the Fire Board met on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 6:30 PM. They discussed building renovations and viewed the new Ford Excursion First Responder vehicle. They received a presentation on the Police/Fire Patch Contest. Forde reported that there was lengthy discussion on regular pay as well as salary and benefits for the full-time staff.

 

La Crosse County Supervisor - Chuck Spiker had nothing new to report on County activities.

 

Public Hearing – At 7:20 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the following rezoning requests:

 

1.                  Holtan property at Lot 3, Block 2 of the Harvest Hills addition from R-5 Multiple-Family Residential to R-6 Zero Lot Line  Single-Family Residential District.

2.                  Haupt property at Lot 2, Block 1 of the Harvest Hills addition from R-5 Multiple-Family Residential to R-6 Zero Lot Line  Single-Family Residential District.

 

Engineer Dick Berg presented the rezoning requests, explaining that the parcels are to split and that the structures will be built to twindominium standards for resale as single family residences. No one present spoke in favor of or against the proposed rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:25 PM. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the rezoning request contingent upon the approval of the CSM. Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

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Planning Commission – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the Roy Oines CSM parcel 14-95-2. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CSM to the Board. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve the Holtan CSM for Lot 3, Block 2 of the Harvest Hills Addition. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CSM to the Board. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve the Haupt CSM for Lot 2, Block 1 of the Harvest Hills Addition. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CSM to the Board. Carried unanimously.

 

Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity. Seitz also reported that due to a recent federal bi-annual audit of the program, the Village received a refund of $8,807.

 

Other – Seitz reported that he had attended a Tax Freeze Public Hearing on February 21, 2005. The Assembly had already voted to pass the legislation the day prior, and Senator Kapanke announced at the public hearing that he would be voting for it as well. Seitz didn’t feel the public hearing was a positive forum for public input given that the legislators had already voiced their positions. Schmit stated that because some versions of the tax freeze legislation exclude debt service authorized prior to July 1, 2005 she plans to bring a resolution to the Board for approval prior to that date.   

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to adjourn at 7:40 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

Catherine Schmit

Village Administrator/Clerk