Village of Holmen

Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

April 12, 2007

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on April 12, 2007 at the Holmen Village Hall. All board members were present. Also present were Mike Ratekin of Boy Scout Troop 21, Trustee-elect Szak, Attorney Peterson and department heads McHugh, Haines and Brogan.

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2007 meeting. Carried unanimously.

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson to approve the April claims for payment in the amount of $1,249,984.38. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve operator’s licenses for Lori B. Garofalo and Kelly Mensing at Festival Foods. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Forde to approve the Annual Village Hall HVAC Maintenance Agreement with Advanced Comfort Specialists, LLC as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 4.07 – Opposition to La Crosse County Land Preservation Plan Purchase Development Rights. Seitz stated that he would like to have more information on the PDR plan and more dialogue with the County prior to the Village Board taking action on the resolution. All in favor, except Seitz opposed. Motion carried.

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Trustee Forde updated the Board on the monthly Park, Recreation and Library activity.

Law Enforcement Committee – Trustee Allers updated the Board on the monthly Law Enforcement activity.

Joint Municipal Court – Schmit updated the Board on the monthly Joint Municipal Court activity.

Fire Board Report – Forde reported that the next meeting is scheduled for April 19^{th @ 6:30} PM.

Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Allers to approve the Well #4 motor repair at a cost not to exceed $6,356. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve repair of UV unit 2 at the WWTP at a cost not to exceed $3,000. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 5.07 – Joint Storm Water Grant Application. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to not fluoridate the Holmen water supply. In the interest of full disclosure, President Chapman asked Trustee Olson to acknowledge his family business relationship in leasing office space to Randall Moseng, DDS Chair of ‘Citizens for Better Dental Health in Holmen”, proponent of fluoridation of the Holmen water supply. Olson clarified that Moseng is not his dentist, and did not unduly influence his position on the issue. After lengthy discussion, Olson asked for a roll call vote. Chapman, Anderson and Forde in favor of the motion, Seitz, Proctor, Allers and Olson opposed. Motion failed. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 8.07 – Necessity of Burrows Acquisition for Sewer Extension. Carried unanimously.

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

Ordinance 2.07 – Revised Floodplain Ordinance.

No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed ordinance revision.

Resolution 3.07 – Authorizing Special Assessments for Public Improvements Against Benefitted

Property. (a) W. Legion St. (b) E. Wall St. (c) E. Roberts St.

No one present spoke in favor or against the resolution.

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The public hearing was closed at 7:22 PM. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve Ordinance 2.07 – Revised Floodplain Ordinance. Carried unanimously. Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution 3.07 – Authorizing Special Assessments for Public Improvements Against Benefitted Property. (a) W. Legion St. (b) E. Wall St. (c) E. Roberts St. In the interest of full disclosure, Olson stated his family does own property on a street that will be assessed. Carried unanimously.

Economic Development – No meeting.

Planning Commission – President Chapman updated the Board on the monthly Planning Commission activity.

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. Spiker is opposed.

- Labor contract settled with health benefits for domestic partners included. Spiker opposed.

- MTU proposal initiated by Supervisor Medinger on “life support”.

Supervisor Brad Pfaff reported on the La Crosse County Board activity including:

- County jail improvements.

- Economic development.

- Health benefits for domestic partners. Pfaff in favor.

- County program for Purchase Development Rights. Pfaff in favor.

- MTU proposal. Pfaff opposed.

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

Committee Appointments

Finance and Personnel – Chair Seitz, Anderson, Proctor

Public Works – Chair Anderson, Forde, Olson

Law Enforcement – Chair Proctor, Anderson, Szak

Park, Recreation & Library – Chair Forde, Seitz, Olson

Economic Development – Chair Seitz, Proctor, Olson

Park and Weed Commissioner – Schmit

Recycling Contact – Chapman

Shared Ride Representative – Szak

Planning Commission – Chair Chapman

Redevelopment Authority – Chair Chapman

Fire Board Representatives – Chapman, Forde

Joint Municipal Court – Schmit, Chief McHugh, Karla Pleau (alternate)

Committee Appointments (cont’d)

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the appointment of Joan Hauser and Larry Bodin to the Police Commission for a term of three years. Carried unanimously.

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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the appointment of Trygve Mathison to the Planning Commission for a term of three years. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve the appointment of Jim Yowell to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of three years. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve appointment of Barry Bertelsen to the Redevelopment Authority for a term of five years, and John Chapman (Chair), Mark Seitz and Attorney Alan Peterson to the Redevelopment Authority for a term of one year. Carried unanimously.

Other – On behalf of the Village, President Chapman presented Trustee Allers with a plaque in appreciation for 2 year dedicated service on the Village Board. Fellow Trustees likewise expressed their appreciation. Trustee Allers remarked that he has enjoyed his time serving on the Board, has no regrets and learned a great deal over the course of the past two years. DPR Brogan announced that the Holmen Area Foundation is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Halfway Creek Bike Trail on May 11^th .

Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Carried unanimously.

Catherine J. Schmit

Village Administrator/Clerk