Village of Ferryville
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
Date: July 21, 2010
DRAFT
Present: President, Al Kirchner,
Trustees Todd Lensing and Jeanne Rutter
Clerk/Treasurer, Larry Quamme
1. Call to
Order: The
meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Village President Al
Kirchner. Todd Lensing
and Jeanne Rutter were
present along with Clerk Larry Quamme.
2. Certification of Open
Meeting Law Requirements: Larry Quamme,
Village Clerk confirmed that lawful notice of the public meeting had
been posted on the official posting board on 07/16/2010 and in the 4
other designated locations in the Village and posted on www.ferryville.com
3. Approve
Agenda: Jeanne
Rutter moved that the agenda be accepted as presented. Todd Lensing seconded
the motion. The motion
carried.
4. Approve Minutes of
Previous Meeting:
On motion by Todd Lensing, second by Al Kirchner, the minutes
of the Board Meeting of June 16, 2010 and the meeting of June 25,
2010, were approved as written.
5. Open & Award Sealed
Bid – Fire Truck. 12 sealed bids were opened and read aloud.
On motion of Jeanne Rutter, second by Al Kirchner, the truck was
awarded to Kendall Jensen on a bid of $9,156.00 or to Josh Pellett
(2nd highest) should Jensen decline. The motion
carried.
6. Public Comment:
There were no appearances for public comment.
7. Department
Items:
Village
Clerk:
Correspondence: U.S. Census Bureau reported that Village
responses to census day were poor – 54%. The Clerk noted that
unauthorized use of electric power was occurring in the pavilion,
Sugar
Creek Park, and referenced the Board
Policy regarding fees. (for agenda in August). A dwelling building
permit was issued by the Building Inspector to Robin Babb and an
after-the-fact driveway permit was granted. Mr. Babb was informed in
writing of his responsibility to pay for pavement damage on
Turkey Run
Road resulting from his contractor’s
activities. A “picnic beer/wine license” was issued to the
Ferryville Fire Department for July 24. The Sportsman’s Bar &
Wooden Nickel were given the OK to sponsor a band on the
24th at River View Park from 6PM until the
fireworks. The Sportsman’s Bar will have a food Stand in the parking
lane near their property on the 24th and at DOT’s
suggestion, traffic barrel markers will be provided. No alcohol
sales allowed. The Village President has requested extra patrol from
the Sheriff’s Dept for the 24th. The Hwy 35 re-surfacing
project will begin on Sept 7 and is scheduled to be completed by
Oct. 29th. The contract allows up to 15 minutes delays in
closed lanes. The contractor, DOT and the Village Officials will
meet about prohibited parking in the Village at certain times on
Main
Street during construction.
Public
Works: John Lomas reported that
curb sweeping clean-up and re-painting of curbs had been completed.
Also handicapped and no parking painting had been done at the boat
landing parking lot. Additional no parking painting would be added
to insure that both lanes of the boat landing remain open. John also
lined the basketball court.
Fire
Department:
John Lomas requested that the fire truck and the First
Responder Vehicle be located at the boat landing during the
fireworks. No issues were raised and it meets insurance
requirements.
First
Responders:
Nothing at this time.
President’s Report: Pres. Kirchner reported
that he and Jeanne Rutter attended a seminar on July 13 presented by
the Center for Community Economic Development of the U of Wisconsin
in Shullsburg. He provided a detailed review of the meeting and
ideas that were presented. Jeanne indicated that the Ferryville
Tourism Council was reviewing information from the seminar.
8.
Disbursements:
Al Kirchner motioned that expenditures in the amount of
$14,370.96 and Revenues in the amount of $6,605.64 be approved from
the General Budget for the month of June, 2010. Todd Lensing seconded the
motion. The motion
carried. Al Kirchner
motioned that expenditures in the amount of $1,866.77 and Revenues
in the amount of $7,422.11 from the Sewer Funds be approved for the
Month of June, 2010.
Jeanne Rutter seconded the motion. The motion carried.
9. New
Business:
A. Receive/Review
2009 Village Audit Report.
The Board reviewed
the audit and a letter from the Village Treasurer regarding
financial controls. The report was placed on file. Citizens can
obtain a PDF version by e-mail without cost. Printed copies are
available with a fee of $10.00.
B. Consider/Review
DOT Driveway Connection Non-Compliance.
The Village copy of
the July 8, 2010 letter to Randall Kuhnke concerning non-compliance
of conditions of the issued permit were reviewed. The Clerk informed
the Board that a contractor had contacted the Village for
specifications of cutting the curb and indicated that he had been
hired to complete the connection. Citizens concerns about sales of
vehicles and other items, and the parking of unregistered vehicles
in the connection area were discussed. The Board requested the Clerk
to survey area communities as to control of activities of this
nature.
C. Consider/Approve Agreement
with the E-3 Coalition. A contract Agreement between the
Village and the E-3 Coalition to implement the energy block grant
for up-grades to the Village Hall was reviewed. On motion by Todd
Lensing, second by Jeanne Rutter, the agreement was approved with a
cost of $2,000 and grant administration assistance not to exceed
$500. The grant will refund an amount of $1,200 to offset these
costs. Motion carried.
D. Consider/Approve Tractor
Pull Agreements. The Village Insurance Policy endorsements
were changed and the insurance company requested written agreements
with the Ferryville Antique Tractor Association to use the
facilities be completed. Also an agreement in writing was requested
to be completed with Fred Olson for transportation activities. On motion by Al Kirchner,
second by Jeanne Rutter the agreements were approved. The motion
carried.
E. Consider/Approve Fire &
First Responder Equipment Request. The Department requested
funds of $4,331.00 to have a “slide out unit” built and installed in
the First Responder Vehicle. Funds would become available from the
sale of the old brush truck. On motion by Jeanne Rutter, second by
Al Kirchner, the item was tabled until the August Board meeting. The
motion carried. Meantime, contact will be made with the high bidder
to be sure he will buy the truck for the amount of the bid and the
Clerk will obtain cost estimates for repair of the Village Hall roof
leaks, installation of new entry doors, and air conditioning for the
community room.
F. Consider/Approve Ordinances
Chapter 2,3,4,5. First readings of the retyped chapters
occurred at the June meeting. On motion by Al Kirchner, second by
Todd Lensing Chapters 2, 3, and 4 were approved. The motion carried.
Chapter 5 requires amending and will be considered in August.
G. Consider/Approve Roof Repair
– Sewer Building. The control building
at the sewer plant requires new shingles. On motion by Jeanne
Rutter, second by Al Kirchner a gift of new shingles from Larry
& Sherry Quamme was accepted and with labor costs not to exceed
$300, the roof will be replaced. The motion carried.
H. Review Weeds-Mowing
Issues. The Board reviewed concerns about some properties
not being mowed and in violation of the ordinance and the noxious
weed law. Alternatives will be explored for consideration at a
future Board Meeting. Meantime the Clerk will notify owners subject
to ordinance chapter 10, section 10.06(A)
I. Review Retaining
Walls/Sidewalk Issues. Sidewalk sections at 184 main
St. need to be replaced for safety
reasons to avoid tripping. The retaining wall at 108 Main
Street is becoming a hazard and may
collapse. The owners of the properties will be notified that action
needs to be taken.
J. Operator’s
Licenses. No
applications were received by the Clerk.
10: Adjourn: Motion offered by
Jeanne Rutter to adjourn, second by Todd Lensing, motion carried and
meeting adjourned at 9;28PM.
_________________________
Larry Quamme
Village Clerk/Treasurer
