Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

October 11, 2007

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on October 11, 2007 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All board members were present.  Also present were Attorney Peterson and department heads McHugh, Haines and Reinhart.

 

Motion by Olson, seconded by Szak to approve the minutes of September 13, 2007 meeting. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the October claims for payment in the amount of $429,972.17. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve operator licenses for Brandon Viller, Stacy Kennedy and Joan Kennedy all for Coaches. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the Temporary Class B Beer License for the Holmen Area Fire Dept. The Fire Dept. is sponsoring the ‘Snow’s-a-Comin’ event on November 10^th. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 22.07 – DNR Grants Authorizing Resolution. Carried unanimously. Seitz reported that the Committee had authorized Administrator Schmit to contract with Midwest Professional Appraisal, Inc. to perform an appraisal on the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church property as the Village considers purchasing the site as a future location for the Holmen Area Library.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve the Final Halfway Creek Park Master Plan Design and Bid Specifications as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the 2008 Pool Managers Contract with Heather Harris as presented. Carried unanimously.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve the purchase of an

In-squad Digital Camera from WatchGuard Video Products for $4,950. Carried unanimously.

 

Joint Municipal Court – Administrator Schmit updated the Board on recent JMC activity. The next meeting is October 18, 2007 at 3:30 PM.

 

Fire Board Report – Trustee Forde updated the Board on recent Fire Board activity. The next meeting is October 18, 2007 at 6:30 PM.

 

 

Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 12.07 – Accepting Deer Wood Park Estates Public Improvements. Carried unanimously. Motion by Olson, seconded by Forde to table agenda items 8.2 – adoption of the 2007 WWTP Facilities Plan and 8.3 – Resolution 21.07 – Ensure Adequate WWTP Resources. Carried unanimously. Trustee Anderson commended DPW Haines on the superb job he did in developing the 2007 WWTP Facilities Plan and thanked him for the effort that resulted in significant savings to the Village. The Board enthusiastically echoed the sentiments of Trustee Anderson.

 

Public Hearing – At 7:20 PM President Chapman called the public hearing to order for Resolution 20.07 – Curb & Gutter Final Assessments for W. Legion St., E. Wall St., and E. Roberts St. No one present spoke in favor or opposition of the proposed resolution. President Chapman closed the public hearing at 7:23 PM. Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 20.07 as presented. Carried unanimously. Trustee Olson commended the Public Works department on a job well done.

 

 

 

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Economic Development – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly Economic Development Committee activity. The next meeting will be held at Scientific Recycling in Holmen on October 25^th at 10:30 am. Seitz also reported that the Committee had acquired domain names DiscoverHolmen.com and VisitHolmen.com on behalf of the Village of Holmen.

 

La Crosse County Supervisor – Supervisor Chuck Spiker reported on the La Crosse County Board activity including:

-         Challenges of developing 2008 County Budget with a State budget yet to be adopted.

-         Phase 1 of the $25.9M County Jail expansion project.

 

Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Szak updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity.

 

Other – President Chapman reported that he had attended a LADCO event on September 12^th at the La Crosse Footwear building currently undergoing some very impressive renovations. President Chapman reported that he had also attended the LABA annual dinner at Cedar Creek Country Club. President Chapman reported that Dr. Frick had given presentation at the monthly Civic & Commerce meeting regarding the upcoming school district referendum. The current rate of growth in Holmen continues at a steady pace resulting in continued expansion of the district facilities. President Chapman announced that construction had started on the WI DOA building in the Holmen Business Park. Trustee Seitz reported that Roxanne Reynolds had attended the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting and updated the Committee on recent activity of the Friends of the Library. He also commended Administrator Schmit and staff on their efforts in developing the 2008 budget given the challenges created by the State not yet having adopted their budget which was due July 1. Proctor reported that Welcome to Holmen signs were being renovated and monikers recognizing various community organizations will be added. Administrator Schmit reminded Board members of upcoming budget meetings. She also asked that if any Board members had questions or concerns regarding the Storm Water Utility that is current being developed to contact her for additional information or clarification. The Storm Water TAC will have developed a recommendation for the Board to consider at the November meeting when adoption of the Storm Water Utility Ordinance will be taken under consideration.

 

Motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to adjourn at 7:42 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catherine J. Schmit, Village Administrator/Clerk

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