Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

October 14, 2010

 

President Proctor called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on October 14, 2010 at the Holmen Village Hall. 

 

Present:  Nancy Proctor, Mark Seitz, Ryan Olson, Neal Forde and Michael Dunham.  Trustee Richard Anderson was excused.  Also present were Department Heads Brogan and Haines, Administrator/Clerk Willett, Chuck Spiker, Marilyn Pedretti and Adam Bissen.

 

 

Minutes

Tony Szak/Neal Forde motioned to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2010 meeting as presented.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Mark Seitz/Tony Szak motioned to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2010 special meeting as presented.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

Planning Commission

Ryan Olson/Tony Szak motioned to approve the plat presented by Robert George of Jorge Holdings, LLC, West Ponderosa Drive plat with 12 parcels as presented for twindo development, contingent upon the payment of the fees and the signing of the developer’s agreement. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ryan Olson/Mark Seitz motioned to adopt the Seven Rivers Tax Increment District Master Plan as presented.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee

Mark Seitz/Ryan Olson motioned to recommend payment of the claims as presented for a total amount of $438,439.66.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Mark Seitz/Ryan Olson motioned to adopt Resolution #14.10 Budget Adjustments as recommended by the Finance/Personnel Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Mark Seitz/Neal Forde motioned to approve the Temporary Class “B: Retailer’s License for the Coulee Comets Snowmobile Club for the Snow’s-A-Comin Dance set for November 13, 2010. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Mark Seitz/Ryan Olson motioned to approve the Operator’s License for Ann M Burrows.  The motion carried unanimously.

Mark Seitz/Ryan Olson motioned to approve the bid from Ziegler’s Heating and Refrigeration for $6,495 utilizing the $200 per furnace Amana Rebate and including an additional bid of $95 to install a register above the front desk.  The motion carried unanimously.

Ryan Olson/Mark Seitz motioned to approve the issuance of an RFP, Request for Proposal, to contractors for TIF Implementation Items:  Phase II with a separate proposal for the south corridor.  Carried.

 

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee

Neal Forde/Ryan Olson motioned to approve the purchase of the Variable Frequency Drive for the Holmen Swimming Pool for $13,525 after several other pursued buds fell short because the other 3 firms could not meet the scope of work.  The Park funds will pay for the drive which is estimated to save $1,200 per month on operating costs and to prolong the life of the pool mechanicals.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

Fire Board Report

The Fire Board did not meet this past month but is scheduled to meet on Thursday October 14, 2010.

 

Public Works Committee

Ryan Olson/Michael Dunham motioned to authorize the replacement of the WWTP Lift Station Control

Panel for $8,700 by USEMCO of Tomah, WI. The motion carried unanimously.

 

The Village of Holmen received the news of the award of the Safe Routes to School Grant for $279,613 which will pay for stoplights at the Holmen Drive and Sunset intersection and sidewalks for designated portion of Commerce, Amy Drive and Ryan Street.

 

Economic Development

Ryan Olson said the committee met on Thursday September 30, 2010 and discussed informational items.  Brian Fukuda from La Crosse County was also in attendance at that meeting.  The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 26^th at 6:30 p.m.

 

Shared Ride Committee

Ridership again increased in August of 2010 by 384 more rides than the 980 in August of 2009.

 

County Supervisors Report

Marilyn Pedretti reported she was just listening at this meeting.

 

Chuck Spiker said that the County budget has decreased the tipping fee from $68 down to $58 or $59.  The Public Hearing for the La Crosse County’s 2011 Budget is set for November 8^th, 2010 with the Budget set to be passed on November 9^th.  The County’s mill rate will increase from 3.74 to 3.88, and will be prepared early this year.

 

Other items before the Board

Ryan Olson/Tony Szak motioned to enter into a new agreement with the Town of Holland and the Town of Onalaska for the shared use of equipment.  Carried.

 

At 7:38 p.m., Mark Seitz/Neal Forde motioned to convene into closed session by the authority of Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) competitive or bargaining reason:  appraisal services and union negotiations update.  The motion carried unanimously following a voice vote.

 

At 8:38 p.m., Ryan Olson/Neal Forde motioned to reconvene into open session by the authority of §19.85(2).  The motion carried unanimously following a voice vote.

 

Ryan Olson/Mark Seitz motioned to authorize the agreement with MSA not to exceed $7,500 for Phase I services regarding the identified parcels which may lead to purchase of property by the Village, provided that all 3 identified landowners sign the property owner’s permission form.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

Tony Szak/Michael Dunham motioned to adjourn.  Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

 

Mary M. Willett, Village Administrator/Clerk