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December 13, 2010 Village Board Minutes
MINUTES OF THE ALBANY VILLAGE BOARD
December 13, 2010
The regular meeting of the Albany Village Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Larry Hanson in the Albany Village Hall. Members present were: Hanson, Virginia Detra, John Briggs, Rod Sutherland, Kim Blumer, and Wayne Stemple. Absent: Peggy Boeck. Also present were Jon Runaas and Bob Levitt.
The Pledge of Allegiance was shared.
SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBER: Hanson introduced Kim Blumer who has agreed to fill the expiring term of John Grochola who resigned at last month’s meeting. Keepers gave the Oath of Office to Blumer, and the board welcomed him.
Proof of posting was verified.
AGENDA: Motion by Briggs, seconded by Hanson to approve the agenda as posted. Carried.
MINUTES: Motion by Briggs, seconded by Sutherland to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2010 meeting as printed. Carried.
PRESIDENT’S MOMENT: This was postponed until the end of the meeting.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES: There were none.
BALL PARK DONATION AND LETTER: Stemple explained that the Youth Futures group is disbanding, and they would like to give a $1,500 donation to the village for the sole purpose of putting a batting cage up at the ball park. He believes that the size would be 12’x16’x60’, and they would like to put it on the third base side where the volleyball pit once was. There would be no direct cost to the village. If possible, there may be a small shed attached where supplies could be stored. This could be used by everyone – not just the high school or youth. Brian Dahl, high school baseball coach and summer leagues coach, is working with the Youth Futures and was informed to work with Jon Runaas and Gary Armitage on the placement and care. Concerns over infringing on the warm-up area and the children playing in the sandbox will be taken into consideration. Motion by Stemple, seconded by Sutherland to accept the donation from the Youth Futures group, and thank them for it. Carried.
The second portion of Dahl’s request is that he would like to hold a Youth Baseball Clinic this winter, but since he is the high school baseball coach, he is restricted as to the number of hours he can work with future team members. He says that he could do it if he was acting as a village volunteer. Concerns were over the insurance and responsibilities, but this has been checked. Motion by Stemple, seconded by Sutherland to have Keepers write a letter for Dahl stating that the village will sponsor the baseball clinic as part of our recreation program and that Brian Dahl will be the volunteer coordinator. Carried.
2011 CAUCUS DATE: Motion by Briggs, seconded by Detra to set the date of the caucus for January 10, 2011 preceding the board meeting. Carried.
ELECTION WORKERS: Motion by Stemple, seconded by Detra to approve the following people as election workers for a two year term: Phyllis Aeschliman, Eileen Althaus, Gloria Glass, Kaye Ochsner, Joanne Rankins, and Louise Spring. Carried.
OFFICE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: Keepers shared information regarding the purchase of a new copy machine or a new computer server. After much discussion, a motion was made by Detra and seconded by Stemple to purchase a new server from Computer Know How at a cost not to exceed $5,500. Carried.
OPERATOR’S LICENSE: Motion by Briggs, seconded by Stemple to approve an operator’s license for Alisha Parker contingent on her completion of the responsible beverage course. Carried.
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL UPDATE: Briggs updated the board on the agreement to allow snowmobiles to go across his property on the north side of the village and along the river to the parking area across from the village hall where they are to be parked. This will be on a one year trial period. There is now a concern over a pile of snow in the Legion Park area that will be addressed.
COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS: The following committee and commission reports were read and placed on file:
Building, Grounds, Cemetery 11-09-10
Park Commission 11-15-10 (No quorum)
Joint Recycling 11-15-10
Plans Commission 12-02-10
Street and Utility Committee 12-06-10
THANK YOU: Stemple wanted to mention a big thank you to the Youth Futures not only for their generous donation, but for all of the years of service that they have given the youth of our area.
RECYCLING ELECTRONICS AND USED OIL FILTERS: Some discussion was held on the restriction to no longer be able to accept electronics and used oil filters without having a plan in place as to how to dispose of them and fees necessary.
REZONE PROPERTY FOR CHURCH: Motion by Briggs, seconded by Detra to rezone the lot on the east side of Park Street currently owned by Bob and Sally Braem from Agricultural to Single Family Residential contingent on Dave and Laura Pluss
purchasing the property for the sole use of donating it to eh Albany United Methodist Church to build a new church. Carried.
Motion by Briggs, seconded by Stemple to grant a Conditional Use Permit to build a church on Single Family Residential land contingent on Dave and Laura Pluss purchasing the property located on the east side of Park Street for the sole use of donating it to the Albany United Methodist Church to build a new church. Carried.
GREEN COUNTY VISITOR GUIDE: Motion by Hanson, seconded by Stemple to pay for half ($500) of the cost for the Green County Visitor’s Guide with the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce paying the other half. Carried.
FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE: Motion by Sutherland, seconded by Hanson to send a response letter to the DNR with our recommended revisions to our wastewater loading information. Carried.
REFERENDUM QUESTION: Motion by Sutherland, seconded by Detra to approve the following question to be added as a referendum on the April election contingent on the approval of the attorney: “Shall the Village of Albany be authorized to borrow an amount not to exceed $x.x million to reconstruct streets, water, sewer, drainage systems, lighting, and village assessable sidewalks and curb and gutter within the village limits over the next three (3) years?” Carried.
2011 GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT: Motion by Sutherland, seconded by Briggs to accept the 2011 general engineering contract with Mead and Hunt. Carried.
OLD LANDFILL WORK: Motion by Sutherland, seconded by Stemple to have Kranig Excavating finish the leveling of the pit at a cost not to exceed $1,200 in the spring of 2011, and to lock the pit with access being given to the village and Carl Schlapbach in order to maintain control of the pit. Carried.
TRAINING: Sutherland stated that the committee recommended this training, however since the street meeting; he has found that the credit hours are not needed. Motion by Sutherland, seconded by Hanson to not approve the training at a cost of $85. Carried.
PARK STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Briggs questioned what the plans are for the improvements necessary if the AUMC church is built on Park Street. Sutherland also questioned if the referendum does not go through, what is Plan B? The village has such a small budgeted amount of money for street repairs and improvements, so we would not be able to do any work. It is unclear as to who would be responsible for what costs. Much discussion was held on this concern, and further discussion will be held.
DOWNTOWN LIGHTING: Briggs questioned if any information has been gathered on repairing the lights in the downtown/bridge area. Runaas stated that he had a quote from a company for much less than any original amounts he had been told. This will be tabled at this time.
BILLS: Motion by Stemple, seconded by Briggs to approve checks as presented with the exception of the check to Wisconsin Rural Water Association in the amount of $85.00. Carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE ITEMS: Hanson wanted to wish everyone present a very Merry Christmas.
Levitt stated that last Saturday was the Shop with a Cop program, and four officers took 13 kids to shop and brought back 8 gift cards for eight other children, so 21 children from Albany were able to participate. Somewhere around 125 kids participated totally in Green County. The board thanked and commended Levitt and his officers for their work in this wonderful program.
ADJOURN: Motion by Briggs, seconded by Detra to adjourn. Carried.
8:30 p.m.
LAURIE K. KEEPERS, Clerk
Village of Albany
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