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Village Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Dan Schlutter, Tom Davies, Al Tessmann, Joe Radomski, Orv Damrau
Members Excused: Steve Fritz, Fred La Rosa

Others Present: Dan Mahoney, Debbie Sniadajewski, Richard Holden, Lyle Lutz, Dwayne Wierzba

1. Mr. Schlutter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Mr. Davies moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 7, 2010 as printed. Mr. Radomski seconded and the motion carried.

3. There was no one present wishing to address the Board.

4. There was no correspondence to be presented.

5. Mr. Damrau moved to approve the vouchers as listed. Mr. Tessmann seconded and the motion carried.

6. BARTENDER LICENSES
Mr. Davies moved to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee and approve bartender licenses for all of the applicants listed in the Clerk's memo with the exception of Cody Mertely and William Mansavage. Mr. Damrau seconded and the motion carried.
Cody Mertely was present to explain the inconsistencies between his application and the police department records check. Mr. Davies questioned why he left the traffic violation off. Mr. Mertely stated that he forgot and didn't think he needed to list it, but after looking at the application again, realized he should have listed it. Mr. Davies questioned if this was his only offense. Mr. Mertely stated that it was.
Mr. Davies moved to approve a bartender license for Cody Mertely. Mr. Radomski seconded and the motion carried.
Mr. Mahoney referred to a letter from the Village's attorney regarding William Mansavage's application for a bartender license, which states that there constitutes a legally sufficient basis to deny the license, copy attached.
Mr. Damrau moved to deny a bartender license for William Mansavage. Mr. Radomski seconded and the motion carried.

"CLASS A" RETAIL ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE - BERTHA RUBIO, LA GUADALUPANA MEXICAN STORE - 2618 POST ROAD.
Mr. Damrau moved to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee and approve the request for a "Class A" Retail Alcohol Beverage License for Bertha Rubio, La Guadalupana Mexican Store at 2618 Post Rd. Mr. Davies seconded and the motion carried.

SANDY'S BAR - REQUEST TO AMEND THE PREMISE DESCRIPTION ON RETAIL ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE TO INCLUDE FENCED IN OUTDOOR AREA - 2830 POST RD.
Mr. Radomski moved to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee and approve the request to amend the premise description on the Retail Alcohol Beverage License for Sandy's Bar at 2830 Post Rd. to include the fenced in outdoor area. Mr. Damrau seconded and the motion carried.


2011 BUDGET GUIDELINES & SCHEDULE
Mr. Damrau moved to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee and approve the 2011 Budget Guidelines and Schedule as presented. Mr. Tessmann seconded and the motion carried.

RESOLUTION 7-23-10 - RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BORROWING - CTH HH-CTH R & CTH HH-HOOVER AVE. PROJECTS
Mr. Davies moved to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee and adopt Resolution 7-23-10 Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing - CTH HH-CTH R & CTH HH-Hoover Ave. projects. Mr. Radomski seconded and the motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.

7. AECOM RECOMMENDATION ON RIVER DR. SIDEWALK LOCATION BETWEEN FOREMOST RD. AND COOLIDGE AVE.
Joan Ratchman, 4585 River Dr. stated that it was mentioned that there were several requests for a sidewalk on River Dr. She questioned if there was a list of names and how many requests there were. Mr. Mahoney stated that he and board members received calls but they did not take down names or keep track of how many calls were received.

Mr. Davies mentioned that pedestrian safety is a driving force behind a sidewalk on River Dr. Mr. Mahoney also mentioned that playground equipment is being considered for OK Bluff Park, on OK Bluff Cir., which is anticipated to increase pedestrian/bike traffic on River Dr.

Roland Ratchman, 4585 River Dr. felt that there were more children living on River Dr. between Foremost Rd. and Post Rd. Mr. Schlutter stated that the intention is to eventually put a sidewalk on River that runs to Post Rd., however, funding is currently available for sidewalk between Foremost Rd. and Coolidge Ave.

David Northwood, 4595 River Dr., questioned how the sidewalk will be poured with respect to driveways and the affect on trailers that are parked at the end of driveways. Mr. Mahoney stated that the sidewalk will be adjacent to driveways and trailers that hang over the sidewalk in driveways will be addressed because they shouldn't be hanging out into the right-of-way.

Mr. Northwood felt that stop signs on River Dr. at Truman Ave. and Little St. would create a safer environment for people to walk and mentioned increased police presence in the area to slow traffic down. Mr. Wierzba stated that they have increased police presence in the area. Mr. Mahoney also mentioned that a double no passing line will be painted on River Dr.

Mr. Ratchman questioned if the sidewalk would be 1 foot off of the property line. Mr. Mahoney stated that was correct.

Mr. Radomski questioned if street lights in the area had been addressed. Mr. Mahoney stated that yes they have and explained the procedure of residents in the area requesting them.

Mr. Northwood questioned the funding source for the sidewalk and if it will be built over time. Mr. Mahoney explained the TIF District and 2010 Street Reconstruction project funding and stated that it will all be built at once sometime this fall. He reiterated that special assessments will not be levied and the Village of Plover will maintain the sidewalk. Mr. Mahoney stated that notices will go out to the property owners before construction begins.

Mr. Davies moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee and approve the location of the sidewalk on the south side of River Dr. between Foremost Dr. and Coolidge Ave. Mr. Damrau seconded and the motion carried.

ROOSEVELT SCHOOL SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS BID
Mr. Radomski moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee and approve the bid from Fahrner Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $41,195 for the Roosevelt School Sidewalk Improvements project. Mr. Damrau seconded and the motion carried.

ORDINANCE 7-16-10 - AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 496, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE VILLAGE OF PLOVER MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES - PARKING REGULATIONS ON CHIPPEWA DR. BETWEEN HOOVER AVE. AND BIRCH DR.
Mr. Damrau moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee and adopt Ordinance 7-16-10 amending Chapter 496, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Village of Plover Municipal Code of Ordinances establishing no parking on the south side of Chippewa Dr. between Hoover Ave. and Birch Dr. Mr. Tessmann seconded and the motion carried.

8. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT WITH THE SELMER COMPANY
Mr. Radomski moved to accept the recommendation from the Water/Wastewater Utility Committee and approve Change Order No. 2 to the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Contract with the Selmer Company in the amount of $111,713. Mr. Tessmann seconded and the motion carried.

WWTF GENERATOR QUOTES
Mr. Radomski moved to accept the recommendation from the Water/Wastewater Utility Committee and approve the quote of $80,811.66 from Caterpillar for the purchase of a portable trailer mounted generator for the WWTF. Mr. Tessmann seconded and the motion carried.

NEW LEAK DETECTION LISTENING EQUIPMENT
Mr. Radomski moved to accept the recommendation from the Water/Wastewater Utility Committee and approve the purchase of new leak detection listening equipment in the amount of $3,800 for the Water Department. Mr. Damrau seconded and the motion carried.

9. ORDINANCE 7-17-10 - VILLAGE OF PLOVER REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTION 23 FROM TEMPORARY A (AGRIGULTURAL DISTRICT) TO PERMANENT A (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT)
Mr. Damrau moved to accept the recommendation from the Plan Commission and adopt Ordinance 7-17-10 rezoning property annexed by Del Monte & G & D Acres located in Section 23 from temporary A (Agricultural District) to Permanent A (Agricultural District). Mr. Davies seconded and the motion carried.

10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
The Board reviewed the Community Development Manager's request for a waiver of the residency requirement, copy attached.

Mr. Damrau moved to approve the request by the Community Development Manage for a waiver from the residency requirement. Mr. Davies seconded and the motion carried.

11. ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE
Mr. Mahoney reported on the following:
1. Rapids Ford was denied holding a temporary car sales event in Village Park at Plover because they did not comply with the Conditional Use requirements established for B-4 zoned districts. They have relocated to Shooters.

12. Ms. Sniadajewski referred to her Finance Report, copy attached, and explained the policy relating to the IRS and the Build America Bonds. She stated that the Village's Financial Consultant, Paul Thompson, recommends the Village adopt the policy to expedite compliance to the IRS's rules and regulations to keep the bonds tax exempt. She explained questionnaires will be send out randomly and, if a policy is adopted, it can be attached to the questionnaire and sent back. The policy is putting in writing current practices and would be signed by herself, Mr. Mahoney, and Mr. Schlutter.

13. CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Davies moved to go into Closed Session at 7:30 p.m. under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session and more specifically for the purchase of land for right-of-way purposes. Mr. Damrau seconded and the motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.

14. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Mr. Davies moved to return to open session at 7:32 p.m. for possible discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of land for right-of-way purposes. Mr. Tessmann seconded and the motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.

Mr. Damrau moved to approve the purchase of right-of-way along the north side of the intersection of CTH HH and CTH R as outlined by AECOM's letter. Mr. Radomski seconded and the motion carried.

15. Mr. Davies moved to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Mr. Damrau seconded and the motion carried.

 

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Karen Swanson, Village Clerk