Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

March 8, 2007

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on March 8, 2007 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All board members were present.  Also present were Attorney Peterson, department heads McHugh, Brogan and Haines.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the minutes of the February 8, 27 and 28, 2007 meetings as presented. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the monthly claims for payment in the amount of $1,979,581.86. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve an operators license for Kari Beth Robinson at Smokeys Bar. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson to approve budget balance transfers of $5,700 from Alley Improvement funds, $18,400 from Emergency Siren funds and $40,000 from Stormwater Management funds to the Streets Improvement funds budget to cover the bid costs for summer street improvement projects that exceeded the 2007 budget allowed. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Allers to accept the offer of $55,000 from Marawood Construction Inc. to purchase lots 2 & 3 of the Holmen Business Park. Carried unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Seitz to approve contracting with Three Phase Electric to install the Deer Wood Park Trail lighting in the amount of $83,050 to be funded from park development funds. Carried unanimously.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Trustee Allers reported on recent Law Enforcement activity.

 

Joint Municipal Court – No meeting, nothing to report.

 

Fire Board Report – Trustee Forde reported on recent Fire Board activity. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2007 @ 6:30 pm.

 

Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve award of the contract for development of the Storm Water Utility and Modeling to Vierbicher Associates at a cost of $39,385. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve contracting with Mathy Construction for 2007 street reconstruction projects at a cost of $188,193.67. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 3.07 – Curb & Gutter Assessments as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve the revised Wellhead Protection Plan as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve the Hale Drive lift station valve replacement at a cost not to exceed $2,110. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve the Reservoir #4 change order #2 for an amount not to exceed $5,144.48. No additional labor or material cost will be allowed for the duration of the project, and no additional contract completion time extensions will be allowed. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 4.07 – Public Participation Plan for the Village of Holmen Comprehensive Plan update. Carried unanimously.

 

Economic Development – Trustee Proctor reported on recent Economic Development activity.

 

Planning Commission – President Chapman reported on recent Planning Commission activity.

 

 

 

 

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March 8, 2007

 

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

-         Recent activity involving La Crosse County consideration of creating a program for Purchase Development Rights.

-         Ongoing scrutiny of the proposed State budget.

 

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

 

Other – President Chapman reported that the fluoridation of the Holmen water supply issue will be forwarded to the Public Works Committee for action in April. Trustee Olson reminded the Board that the Friends of the Library will be holding public informational meetings at the St. Elizabeth Church on March 27^th and April 2^nd at 6:30 pm. Olson also expressed condolences on the passing of Mr. Herb Wuensch and acknowledged his many contributions to the Holmen Park and Recreation programs. Trustee Allers addressed the Board regarding the Village’s progressive approach to utility service preparedness in the event of a weather related disaster. Trustee Proctor acknowledged the excellent job Village staff did during recent winter storms. Schmit presented the Board with a letter from Lori Laxton announcing a TLC Center she is opening April 22^nd in the Elaine Fossum building behind the Holmen Meat Locker on Main Street.

 

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

 

 

 

Catherine J. Schmit

Village Administrator/Clerk