Board Proceedings
May 14, 2009
President Proctor called the
Holmen Village Board meeting to order at
Village Board Trustee Appointment – President Proctor presented Mr. Chris Schmid as her
nominee to fill the vacant Village Board Trustee seat. Motion by Olson,
seconded by Szak to approve Mr. Schmid as Trustee. Trustee Forde stated that
since the appointment of a Village Board member is such an important decision,
he felt all Board members should be present to make the decision. Trustee
Anderson was absent due to the passing of his father-in-law just hours prior to
the meeting. Motion by Forde, seconded by Seitz to table consideration of the
trustee appointment. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Olson
to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2009 meeting. Carried unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Forde to approve the monthly
claims for payment in the amount of $1,019,820.86. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Forde
to approve operator’s licenses for John Paul Nagle at Kwik Trip and Katlyn
O’Reilly at Features II. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Forde
to approve award of the Halfway Creek Park Amphitheater Construction Contract
to Fowler & Hammer for the base bid amount of $604,204. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Szak
to go into closed session at 7:07 pm per WI Statutes 19.95(1)(e) to discuss the
purchase of and/or sale of municipal owned property. Carried unanimously.
After lengthy discussion,
motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to return to open session at 7:35 pm.
Carried unanimously.
Motion by Olson, seconded by
Szak to refer back to the Finance Committee the sale of Village owned parcels
14-3062-1 and 14-3062-2 for
consideration of appraisal and sealed bid sale process. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by
Olson to direct Attorney Peterson to draft an offer to purchase for the St.
Elizabeth Catholic Church site per the conditions as established in Village of
Holmen Resolution 20.08. Carried unanimously.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the contract
for new water service including blacktop repair at Countryside Park with ACME
Excavating & Plumbing for $4,824.00 to be paid from parks capital outlay.
Carried unanimously.
Motion by Forde, seconded by
Seitz to approve the contract with Badger Swim Pools Inc. for VGBA required
pool modifications at a cost of $11,059.00. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Forde, seconded by
Olson to recommend approval of renaming the Aquatic Center to the John W.
Chapman Holmen Aquatic Center in recognition of Mr. Chapman’s 35 years of
service on the Village Board and his instrumental efforts in getting the
aquatic center in the Village. Trustee Olson stated that this is a decision
best made with all Village Trustees present, and given Trustee Anderson’s
absence motion by Olson to table, seconded by Forde. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Forde, seconded by
Olson to approve the NTS, Inc. contract for Halfway Creek Park Amphitheater construction soil
borings at a cost of $,570.00. Carried unanimously.
Law Enforcement Committee – Chief McHugh updated the Board on recent Law
Enforcement activity. The new officer is scheduled to start May 26, 2009.
Joint Municipal Court – Administrator Schmit updated the Board on recent
Joint Municipal Court activity.
Fire Board Report – Trustee Forde updated the Board on recent Fire
Board activity. The next meeting is June 25th at 6:30 PM.
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Public Works Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the purchase
of a street paint sprayer from Diamond Vogel at a cost of $4,300.00. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson
to approve the emergency siren installation quote from Kish Electric in
the amount of $2,850.00 Carried unanimously.
Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson
to award the 2009 street sealcoating contract to Scott Construction at a cost
of $1.094 per sq. yd. Carried unanimously.
Economic Development – Trustee Olson updated the Board on the monthly
Economic Development Committee activity.
Planning Commission – Motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to approve the
Town of Holland annexation petition – Hwy 53/Cliff Shade Road as presented.
Carried unanimously.
Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Szak updated the Board on the monthly
Shared Ride activity.
La Crosse County
Supervisor(s) – Supervisors
Pedretti and Spiker were in attendance. Supervisor Spiker announced that the
County Foot Care Clinic is now being held at the Holland Town Hall. He also
expressed concern regarding the State budget concerns and its possible impact
on the County.
Other –
Committee & Commission Appointments: President
Proctor made the following appointments –
Finance and Personnel – Chair
Seitz, Forde, Vacant
Public Works – Chair Olson,
Anderson, Szak
Law Enforcement – Chair Szak,
Olson, Vacant
Park, Recreation &
Library – Chair Forde, Seitz, Vacant
Economic Development – Chair Seitz,
Olson, Szak
Park and Weed Commissioner –
Schmit
Recycling Contact – Schmit
Shared Ride Representative – Anderson
Planning Commission – Chair Proctor
Redevelopment Authority –
Chair Proctor
Fire Board Representatives – Proctor,
Forde
Joint Municipal Court –
Schmit, Chief McHugh,
Police Commission – Mary Beth
Vahala (3-year term)
Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the appointment of Trustee Seitz to the Planning Commission for a term of one year. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the appointment of Chair Barry Bertelsen, Leif Nelson, Bill Achterkirch, Dennis Grokowsky (1st alternate) and Ernie Modjeski (2nd alternate) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of three years. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve appointment
of Nancy Proctor (Chair), Ryan Olson and Attorney
DPW Haines announced that the
2009 street projects would be completed within the next few days.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Szak
to adjourn at 8:10 PM. Carried unanimously.
Catherine
J. Schmit
Village
Clerk