VILLAGE OF MARATHON CITY, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL CENTER COUNCIL ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER by President Small at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: J. LEMANSKI, C. RUPLINGER, J. SMALL, M. AHRENS, and L. KNOECK were present. A. KURTZ and J. SELIGER were absent. Also present were Administrator Joswiak, Police Chief Gertschen, Todd Trader from MSA, Dwayne Werner, Pete Weinschenk, Kraig Underwood, Dean Borcharding, Justin Gilchrist, Mary Kay McCallum, Pat & Linda Krummel, Mark Ludwig, Mary & James Sladky, Jacque Sommers, Craig Prihoda and Alex Sommers. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE At this time, Board members agreed to move to Agenda item 10b. then to 7c. 4. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Regular Village Board Meeting May 2, 2013 Joint Village and Utility Board Meeting and Special Village Board Meeting May 21, 2013 Joint Special Village Board and Planning Commission Meeting May 30, 2013 Motion Approve minutes of meetings listed above. Motion made by Knoeck and seconded by Lemanski. Motion passed by voice vote. 5. APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS a. Operator License Amy Mousel Center Field Motion Approve Operator License Application for Amy Mousel Center Field Motion made by Ahrens and seconded by Ruplinger. Motion passed by voice vote. 6. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR BILLS Motion Approve all bills listed in the report provided (list attached). Motion made by Ahrens and seconded by Ruplinger. Motion passed by voice vote. 7. ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT a. Building Permits for information only Dale Mroczenski 1305 4 th St. replace siding and front steps ($3,000) Jason Marcott 1007 Heindl Lane kitchen remodel ($10,000) Ron Lahnala 816 Market St. new garage ($19,000) Aaron Martin (AMM Property) 501 Hemlock St. upgrade elect., windows, plumbing, flooring, deck, doors and kitchen ($20,000) Roger Kreager 315 Main St. new facing on front of building ($25,000) Joswiak told the Board that groundbreaking for Cherry Tree Dental will be on Tuesday, July 9 th at 12:30 p.m. and everyone is invited.
b. Police Department Report New Police Vehicle Chief Gertschen told the Board that the new police vehicle is built and supposed to be delivered here next week. He said the original price was $25,466.50, and because of the delay due to a vendor issue, the new price including a discount of $1,628.00, is $23,838.50. Gertschen said we were provided with a Chrysler vehicle for use during the extra time we had to wait for our vehicle, and only had to pay for gas. Cost Estimate to remove/reinstall warning siren Chief Gertschen said last year the Board talked about moving the siren since there is no backup power at its current location. Gertschen received a quote from Seliger Electric for $3,150.00 to remove/reinstall the warning siren on a new pole supplied by Wisconsin Public Service. The pole would be located by the Water Treatment Plant with wiring on the southwest corner, so if the power goes out, in 1.7 seconds the generator for the WTP kicks in and the siren works. Gertschen said the price does not include any service work on the siren. After some discussion, Board concensus was to go ahead with the work by Seliger Electric for now, including having the timer checked out, and then have a study done for the cost and location of a new siren. c. Street Department Report Approve bid specifications for South Road project Todd Trader from MSA said the bid opening is scheduled for July 1 st at 2:00 p.m, and the Public Hearing will be held on July 17 th at 7:00 p.m. He said a notice to the residents will be mailed 10 days before the Public Hearing. Motion To Approve bid specifications for South Road project. Motion made by Ahrens and seconded by Lemanski. Motion passed by voice vote. Joswiak said a request has been made for a stop sign at 154 th Avenue and MaraTech. Street Superintendent Fischer and Chief Gertschen checked it out and a sign has been ordered. Joswiak also said the gates are no longer needed at both ends on 154 th as there is no longer access to Hwy 29. Joswiak said we need to have a discussion with the Town of Marathon regarding this. Joswiak also reported on the May 9 th Streets Committee Meeting which everyone received a copy of those minutes. d. Fire Department Report Fire Call Information Included with Agenda First Responder Information Included with Agenda Joswiak reported on the Fire Department per the attached sheet, as Chief Tylinski was not at the meeting. Contract status with towns Joswiak said that he talked to our Attorney today, who has been talking to Stettin s Attorney, and was told our Attorney will keep moving forward to get things settled. e. Other Business Update on Village Ordinance - Chapter II and Chapter III Joswiak reported that Heil has typed both chapters including some of the changes, and that he will have better access to and be able to work on it after his software is updated next week. Zoning Ordinance Joswiak reported that a lot of progress was made at yesterday s meeting. He said the sign section will be part of the Zoning Ordinance. Joswiak said at the next meeting Sarah Pittz will be bringing some sign ordinances with her.
Joswiak reported that we have some balloon payments due in 2014 & 2015, so he contacted Ehlers Financial Advisors, who did a good job in Edgar and Rib Mountain. Joswiak said he already sent Ehlers some information and they will be coming to meet with him and talk about ways to cut down our debt service payments. He said they will be looking at our whole debt picture and will be giving a presentation to the Village Board when they get that far. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Police Department Ordinances Joswiak reported that Attorney Conrad is not quite ready with the draft but should have it to us by the July meeting. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Species List for Lions Park This was tabled until the next meeting when Kurtz is present. 10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES a. Resolution No. U-2013-01 to Approve 2012 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Motion Adopt Resolution No. U-2013-01 to Approve 2012 Compliance Maintenance Report. Motion made by Ruplinger and seconded by Ahrens. Roll Call vote: Kurtz absent, Lemanski Yes, Ruplinger Yes, Seliger absent, Small Yes, Ahrens Yes, Knoeck Yes. Motion passed by roll call vote. b. Resolution No. 2013-06-01 Declaring Intent to Levy Special Assessments South Road Small told everyone from the audience that this is not the time to ask questions about the South Road project, that the Public Hearing scheduled for July 17 th is for the public to ask their questions. Small did allow time for a few questions and a brief discussion. Motion Adopt Resolution No. 2013-06-01 Declaring Intent to Levy Special Assessments South Road. Motion made by Ruplinger and seconded by Lemanski. Roll Call vote: Kurtz absent, Lemanski Yes, Ruplinger Yes, Seliger absent, Small Yes, Ahrens Yes, Knoeck Yes. Motion passed by roll call vote. 11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS Administrative Evaluation Species List for Lions Park Remodeling Plans for Village Hall 12. SCHEDULED MEETINGS: Zoning Committee Meeting June 13, 2013 9:00 a.m. Planning Commission Meeting June 26, 2013 6:00 p.m. Streets Committee Meeting July 8, 2013 12:30 p.m. Regular Village Board Meeting July 11, 2013 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing July 17, 2013 7:00 p.m. with Special Village Board Meeting immediately following 13. ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 p.m. Motion made by Knoeck and seconded by Ahrens. Motion passed by voice vote. Nancy Edyvean Deputy Clerk VILJUNE2013wf