Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
July 10, 2008
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on July 10, 2008 at the Holmen Village Hall. All board members were present except Seitz who was excused. Also present were Attorney Peterson and department heads McHugh, Haines and Brogan.
Motion by Szak, seconded by Proctor to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2008 meeting. Carried unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to approve the monthly claims for payment in the amount of $363,619.96. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Szak to approve an Operators Licenses for Lisa Littlefield at the Holmen American Legion. Carried unanimously.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee Trustee Forde updated the Board on recent Park, Recreation and Library activity.
Law Enforcement Committee Trustee Proctor, updated the Board on recent Law Enforcement Committee activity.
Joint Municipal Court Chief McHugh updated the Board on recent Joint Municipal Court activity. Upcoming meeting in August will address budgeting for 2009.
Fire Board Report Trustee Forde updated the Board on recent Fire Board activity. The next meeting will be held on August 21st at 6:30.
Public Works Committee Motion by Olson, seconded by Forde to approve the Stormwater Credit Form & Procedures as presented. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Forde to approve the purchase of a brush chipper from Vermeer at a cost of $32,770.00. Carried unanimously.
Economic Development Trustee Olson updated the Board on the monthly Economic Development Committee activity.
Planning Commission Motion by Proctor, seconded by Szak to approve the Grosz CSM for lots 21 & 22 of the Hale Acres Addition as presented. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Szak, seconded by Anderson to approve the Saddlecreek Properties CSM for 305/307 Roberts Street as presented. Carried unanimously, Olson abstained.
Joint Shared Ride Committee Trustee Szak updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity.
La Crosse County Supervisor Supervisor(s) Marilyn Pedretti and Chuck Spiker were present. Spiker talked about ambulance service agreements with La Crosse County, Tri State Ambulance, Gunderson & St. Francis. He said per Doyle the ball is in the County court. Spiker does not necessarily see why change is needed. He will keep the board updated on this issue.
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Village Board Proceedings
July 10, 2008
Public Hearing At 7:20 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on Grosz rezoning of Lots 21 & 22 of the Hale Acres Addition from R-4 Two-Family Residential District to R-6 Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential District. No one present spoke in favor or against the rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 PM. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Szak to approve the rezoning as presented. Carried unanimously.
At 7:23 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on Saddlecreek Properties rezoning @ 305/307 Roberts Street from R-4 Two-Family Residential District to R-6 Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential District. Trustee Olson recused himself from deliberation and action on this item due to a conflict of interest. After relocating to audience seating, he offered to answer any questions as a private citizen representing Saddlecreek properties. No one present spoke in favor or against the rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:26 PM. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Szak to approve the rezoning as presented. Carried unanimously.
Other
President Chapman mentioned he was a judge for a local entrepreneur contest, no results yet. Next Wednesday he will once again participate in the LADCO sponsored Developers Day and will be taking a group to local business parks and developments. Trustee Olson said he will be attending an Industry Appreciation breakfast as a representative of the Village next Thursday. Trustee Proctor mentioned that the new Welcome sign was in place coming South from Town of Holland; it was put up by Holmen Civic and Commerce. The Garden Club will be contacting a local landscaper to clean up the shrubs around the sign; the Garden Club will place a donation sign for that landscaper on the site. Boy Scout Troup #21 held a flag raising on Star Hill to replace the damaged flag which was retired to the American Legion. Chief McHugh said Dennis at the County will get a draft of the NEV Ordinance to him; he should be able to update the board next month. DPW Haines told the board new population signs were going up in the Village. He mentioned the number on the sign would stay blank until the new figures were released in a few weeks.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Szak to adjourn at 7:35 PM. Carried unanimously.
Angela Hornberg
Village Deputy Clerk