Board Proceedings
December 11, 2008
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to
order at
Tax Incremental District No. 2 Creation – Mr. Lentz gave a detailed overview of the proposed TID #2 Project Plan and Boundaries. He addressed questions including the process, boundary of the district, size of the area, the projected payoff of the TIF and projects proposed for the TID. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 22.08 – Creating, Describing and Making Certain Findings and Approving the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 2, Village of Holmen, Wisconsin. After lengthy discussion, carried unanimously.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Szak to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2008 meeting. Carried unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson to approve the monthly claims for payment in the amount of $615,604.52. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the sale of Lot 7 of the Holmen Business Park to Terry A. Cowgill for $32,100 plus closing costs. Carried unanimously.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2009 Fertilization and Weed Control Contract with Turf Maintenance for $11,640. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to approve the 2009 Pool Chemical/Consultation Contract with Carrico Aquatics for $11,100. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to approve the 2009 Deer Wood Park Overflow Parking Lot Improvement Contract with Dave Rybold Excavating & Plumbing for $19,960. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2009 purchase of a new John Deere 1445 Mower from Horizon Equipment for $21,600 after trade-in. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Szak to approve the 2009 replacement of the park shop garage doors by La Crosse Glass Co. for $2,995. Carried unanimously.
Law Enforcement Committee – Trustee Proctor updated the Board on monthly Law Enforcement Committee activity.
Joint Municipal Court – No meeting, next meeting December 18, 2008 @ 3:30 pm for election of 2009 officers.
Fire Board Report – No report.
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Village Board Proceedings
December 11, 2008
Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve award of the 2009-2011 Sludge Hauling Contract to Arcade Pumping Service as presented. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve the 2009 Stormwater Utility Credit of 5% for Fairway Painting, 115 Union Street. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 23.08 – Accept Nicolai Flats Public Improvements contingent upon the installation of sidewalk and street lights being completed by
June 1, 2009. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 14.08 – Accept Hope Court Public Improvements. Carried unanimously.
Economic Development – Trustee Olson updated the Board on the monthly Economic Development
Committee activity.
Planning Commission – President Chapman updated the Board on the monthly Planning Commission activity.
Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Szak updated the Board on the monthly Shared Ride activity.
La Crosse County Supervisor(s) – Supervisor(s)
Marilyn Pedretti and Chuck Spiker were present and wished everyone happy
holidays.
Other –
President Chapman thanked Trustee Forde for attending the opening of the school store on his behalf. President Chapman stated that the Village was well represented at the LADCO Annual Meeting on Wednesday. He commended Trustee Seitz on an excellent presentation. Trustee Anderson acknowledged the excellent effort put forth by the Public Works Dept. during the recent snow storm. Trustee Proctor thanked the Public Works and Parks staff for assisting in the installation of Village Christmas lighting. Trustee Olson reported that the Economic Development Newsletter is to be distributed along with the annual Recycling Newsletter, resulting in postage cost savings.
Motion by Szak, seconded by Olson to adjourn at 8:15 PM. Carried unanimously.
Catherine J. Schmit
Village Clerk