Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

May 10, 2007

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on May 10, 2007 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All board members were present, except Seitz who was excused.  Also present were Patrick Cleary of Vierbicher Associates, Attorney Peterson and department heads McHugh, Haines and Brogan.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2007 meeting. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the May claims for payment in the amount of $538,201.29. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve an operator’s license for Jonathan Speckeen Jr. at Festival Foods. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve a Temporary Class B Beer License for Features Bar and Grill for a May 19, 2007 charitable event @ Deer Wood Park. Carried unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the Halfway Creek Park Design Master Plan as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve a contract with Five Star Concrete for $8,913.00 for basketball court @ Sylvan Park. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the annual contract with Carrico Aquatic Resources for $10,400.00 for pool chemicals and consultation. Carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Joint Municipal Court – No meeting.

 

Fire Board Report – Trustee Forde reported on recent Fire Board activity, the next meeting is scheduled for June 28^{th @}  6:30 PM.

 

Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve Resolution 7.07 – Village Crossing Utility Assessments. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve Harry Viner Inc. contract for Holmen Drive water and sewer extension for $735,113.00. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve Harry Viner, Inc. contract for Gundersen Lutheran water and sewer extension for $276,956.50. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve November 2008 Fluoridation Referendum. In response to a question from Trustee Olson, Attorney Peterson stated that a determination as to having a binding or non-binding referendum does not need to be made at this time. Olson stated that he would prefer to see the referendum at the April 2008 election. All in favor of the motion, except Olson and Szak opposed. Motion carried.

 

Public Hearing – At 7:20 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on Ordinance 4.07 – Recycling. No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed ordinance revision. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 PM. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve Ordinance 4.07 – Recycling. Carried unanimously.

 

Economic Development – Trustee Proctor updated the Board on the monthly Economic Development Committee activity.

 

 

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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.

-         MTU proposal initiated by Supervisor Medinger.

-         EMD proposal.

 

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

 

Other – Attorney Peterson presented draft documents related to the possible development of an Ethics/Conflict of Interest ordinance. President Chapman reported that there would be a Halfway Creek Bike Trail ribbon cutting ceremony at the trailhead at 9 am Friday, May 11^th. Chapman also reported that boundary discussions with the Town of Holland are ongoing. DPW Haines reported that Well #7 and Reservoir #4 projects should be complete by next months Board meeting. Trustee Proctor reported that Monday, May 14^th @ 3:30 pm local area girl scouts will have a flag raising ceremony to replace the flag on Star Hill. DPW Haines will assist with transportation.

 

Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to adjourn at 7:50 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

Catherine J. Schmit

Village Administrator/Clerk