Board Proceedings
January 15, 2009
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to
order at
Public Hearing – 7 PM – President Chapman opened the public hearing on Ordinance 7.08 – Cross Connection Control at 7 PM. DPW Haines explained the purpose of the ordinance revisions. No one present spoke in favor or opposition to the proposed ordinance revisions. Chapman closed the hearing at 7:02 PM. Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to approve Ordinance 7.08 – Cross Connection Control as presented. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Szak to approve the minutes of the December 11, 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 $4,000,115.35. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the 2009 Village of Holmen Fee Schedule as presented. After some discussion, motion carried. All in favor with Olson and Szak opposed.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the purchase of a postage meter from Pitney Bowes at a cost of $7,196 plus annual rental/maintenance costs. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution 1.09 – Recycling Efficiency Agreement as presented. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) Compliance Contract with Ramaker & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $$3,400 plus parts and supply costs. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 3.09 – Poll Workers for February 2009 Primary as presented. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Szak to approve the Temporary Class B Beer License for the Holmen Area Fire Dept. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson to ratify the 2009 Village of Holmen Police Union Contract as presented. Carried unanimously.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the purchase of a 2009 Ford F350 4x4 Dump Box Truck from Dahl Automotive for $26,073. Carried unanimously.
Law Enforcement Committee – Trustee Proctor updated the Board on monthly Law Enforcement Committee activity.
Joint Municipal Court – Chief McHugh updated the Board on recent Joint Municipal Court activity.
Fire Board Report – Trustee Forde updated the Board on recent Fire Board activity.
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Village Board Proceedings
January 15, 2009
Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve the WWTP Sampler replacement at a cost of $6,009 from USA Bluebook. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the SOMAT Sludge Pump repairs at a cost of $5,883.47 from Crane Engineering. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 2.09 – Accept S. Main Street Public Improvements contingent upon passing the DPW inspection in the spring and installation of street lights. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve award of the TID #2 Phase 1 Design Engineering Contract to Berg Enterprises at a cost of $18,500. 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) – No report.
Other –
Trustee Proctor asked if she could change her vote on agenda item 3.2. Attorney Peterson advised that she could not.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson to adjourn at 7:38 PM. Carried unanimously.
Catherine J. Schmit
Village Clerk