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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Minutes; Evansville/Union Implementation: Wed.Nov 19, 2008

EVANSVILLE UNION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall

MINUTES

Call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand.

Present: Don Krajeck, Bob Janes, Eric Larsen, Janis Ringhand. Absent: Bill Hammann, Tom Cothard.

Agenda accepted as printed.

Motion by Janes/Krajeck to accept the minutes of the October 15, 2008 minutes as printed, unanimous.

Reviewed land use maps for west-northwest quadrant. Janis will request a full set of quad maps of the same size, in color, with a legend from City Engineer Sauer. Will also check with Rock County to get large maps that show ownership parcels, will also try to get Dane & Green Co. maps. Will follow-up on request for uniform color coding of City and Union Township future land use maps.

Reviewed intergovernmental agreement information provided by City Administrator.

Questions came up regarding what the city’s intentions are for the extra-territorial zone area after 2025, how fast they expect to expand the city limits into extra-territorial area and whether the extra-territorial zone line will continue to fan out into the township.

Next meeting, December 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m., City Hall.

Motion to adjourn by Krajeck/Larsen at 6:40 p.m., unanimous.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Minutes: Evansville Park Board: November 2008

PARK & RECREATIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall


Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Ringhand. Present: Fred Juergens, Jerry Krueger, Janis Ringhand, Sue Merritt, Jeff Farnsworth, Ron Carlsen, Rich Modaff. Staff present: Rick Hamacher, Ray Anderson & Dan Wietecha.

Motion by Krueger/Juergens to accept the Agenda as printed, unanimous.

Motion by Merritt/Krueger to waive the reading of the minutes of the October 20, 2008 meeting and approve as printed, unanimous.

No citizen appearances.

SOLE report – Gib Wiedenhoeft present for SOLE. Nothing to report at this time.

Discussion on baseball, softball, soccer, field rental fees, motions as follow:

Modaff/Juergens to increase youth ball league fees by $5.00 per resident, $10.00 per non-resident, with a low-income participation grant program, similar to the swimming pool program. The pool uses the school low-income lunch standard, which cuts the fee in half. Unanimous.

Juergens/Carlsen to increase all pavilion and athletic field fees by 10%, rounded up to the next highest dollar, unanimous.

Modaff/Farnsworth to increase swimming pool fees as listed, unanimous.

Juergens/Krueger to charge the Soccer Club $1,000.00 for 2009, field maintenance and use fees, passed 6-1. Fee will be reviewed at the end of the season and adjusted for 2010.

Discussion on language changes and revisions of Chapter 86 of the Municipal Code, Parks & Recreation. City Administrator Wietecha will work with Chair Ringhand to update and modify some of the language for approval at the December meeting.

Review of lease agreement with Grove Society for Baker Building location. John Decker was present for the Grove Society, stating the need to complete a survey of the property to enter the legal description into the lease, #1, and requesting language change, remove “exact nature” #15, and add “sub-lease with city approval”. Motion by Modaff/Farnsworth to change language as described, unanimous.

Motion by Modaff/Juergens to recommend City pay half of survey for Grove Society, Baker Building location. Motion failed 1-6.

Park Maintenance, no report, all facilities closed for the season.

Aquatics, no report, facility closed for the season.

Old Business – discussion on advertising in the ball park outfield. Administrator Wietecha advised that the signs would be prohibited under the current sign code. We will poll the Plan Commission for their opinion on changing the sign code and poll businesses to gauge interest in advertising in the park before any further action will be taken.

New Business – discussed allowing Stoughton Park & Recreation program to recruit participants for activities not provided in Evansville. Agreed this is acceptable, programs have been enjoyed by city residents in the past and should be encouraged, possibly expanding into local leagues in the future.

Motion by Juergens/Modaff to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.

Next meeting December 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Janis Ringhand, Chair

Monday, November 10, 2008

Minutes: Finance and Labor: November 2008

City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin

MINUTES

I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm by Chair Tom Cothard.

II. Roll Call. Present: Alderpersons Tom Cothard, Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Alderperson Janis Ringhand, Finance Director Lisa Novinska and City Administrator Dan Wietecha.

III. Approve Agenda. The Committee moved item 9-C regarding a grant application for a senior/community center to the start of the agenda. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the agenda with the revision. Motion approved unanimously.

IV. Minutes of October 9, 2008, Meeting. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.

V. Citizen Appearances. None.

VI. Water and Light Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the Water and Light bills in the amount of $700,965.94 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.

VII. City Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the City bills in the amount of $144,391.01 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.

VIII. Unfinished Business.
a. Lake Leota Dredging Project.
i. Revise 2009 Budget. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to the Common Council revision of the 2009 Operating Budget to include property tax levy for debt service for the Lake Leota Dredging Project. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.

ii. Authorize Notes. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to the Common Council Resolution 2008-23, Providing for the Sale of Not to Exceed $2,020,000 Note Anticipation Notes. Motion approved unanimously.

iii. Intent to Reimburse. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to the Common Council Resolution 2008-24, Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing. Motion approved unanimously.

iv. On-site Engineering Contract. The Committee noted that a contract had not yet been proposed by Vierbicher Associates.

b. 2009-2013 Capital and 2009 Operating Budgets. The Committee noted that the budget hearing was scheduled for the Common Council meeting on November 11.

IX. New Business.
a. Matthias James Pottery. Wietecha explained that the original draft of the development agreement with Matthias and Lisa James had been recommended by the Redevelopment Authority. It was subsequently revised, but the Redevelopment Authority had not reviewed the new proposal. The primary revision would establish benchmarks to keep the project on schedule and in turn allow James to draw from the funds on a monthly basis. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to the Common Council approval of the Development Agreement with Matthias and Lisa James. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.

b. Senior Services Coordinator. Wietecha explained that interviews would not be scheduled until after the November Common Council meeting but that a new contractor would need to be hired prior to the December Common Council meeting. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to the Common Council approval of the City Administrator hiring a contractor for Senior Services Coordinator. Motion approved unanimously. Input from the Primetimers will be considered in the hiring decision.

c. Senior/Community Center. Ringhand explained that the proposed senior/community center would be eligible for a community development block grant. If awarded, the grant could fund 20% to 40% of the construction cost. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to the Common Council approval of Resolution 2008-22, Authorizing Application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Development of a Senior/Community Center. Motion approved unanimously.

d. Centrex Telephone System. Wietecha noted that the city’s current service agreement expires in early December but several details are being worked out at the last minute prior to recommending its renewal.

X. Next Meeting Date. The December 5, 2008, meeting will start early at 5:00 pm.

XI. Adjournment. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn at 6:05 pm. Motion approved unanimously.

Minutes: Evansville Fire District: Nov. 2008

EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY FIRE DISTRICT
Meeting Minutes
Regular Monthly Meeting
November 04, 2008

The regular monthly meeting of the Evansville Fire District Board of Trustee’s was held on November 04, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Evansville Fire Station.

The meeting was called to order. Roll call was taken of those present.

Present Representing

Kendall Schneider (President) Town of Union
Dennis Wessels (Vice President) City of Evansville
Fern McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer) Town of Magnolia
Barbara Jacobson City of Evansville
Phil Hamilton Town of Porter
Jim Topel Town of Brooklyn

Mike Halvensleben – Fire Chief

NOVEMBER BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

The November meeting of the Evansville Fire District Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present Representing

Kendall Schneider Town of Union
Dennis Wessels (Vice President) City of Evansville
Fern McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer) Town of Magnolia
Barbara Jacobson City of Evansville
Phil Hamilton Town of Porter
Jim Topel Town of Brooklyn

Mike Halvensleben – Fire Chief

Appeal re-opened for user fee invoice 8087, fire call dated September 16, 2008, for gas/electric check at rental unit. Appeals Board heard 911-tape from call. Motion made by Hamilton, 2nd by McCoy, to re-table appeal to December 02, 2008 meeting. Motion carried.

Board read appeal for user fee invoice 8090, fire call dated September 23, 2008, for smoke odor at residence. Appellant not available at meeting as appeal letter received on November 03. Motion made by Wessels, 2nd by Topel, to table appeal to the December 02, 2008 meeting to hear appellant. Motion carried.

Motion made by Schneider, 2nd by McCoy, to adjourn Board of Appeals. Motion carried. The regular monthly meeting was called into session.

MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

Motion made by Wessels, 2nd by Hamilton, to rename Resolution 2008-02 from October 07, 2008 meeting to Resolution 2008-03 due to duplication. Motion carried.

Motion made by Wessels, 2nd by McCoy, to approve October 07, 2008 minutes with resolution name change. Motion carried.

CONTINUING BUSINESS

No new business to report.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF

Chief Halvensleben stated Spaghetti Dinner served an estimated 270 people.

NEW BUILDING / FIRE STATION

New station completion date is expected by end of 2008.

Lights in bays, HVAC and guides for drop ceilings are currently being installed.

December 02, 2008 District Meeting WILL BE HELD AT 425 WATER STREET, location of new station.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Motion made by Hamilton, 2nd by Wessels, to pay November bills totaling $82,253.84; $5.844.35 for regular fire district invoices and $76,409.49 drawn against new station construction loan. Motion carried.

Motion made by Hamilton, 2nd by Wessels, to void check 4397, dated October 07, 2008, to Excel Engineering for the amount of $4,655.39 as incorrect. Motion carried.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF DISTRICT RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Hamilton, 2nd by Jacobson, to accept resolutions from prior year to 2009 with no changes being made. Motion carried.

FIRE CALLS

Fire calls report for October not available at meeting; will be reviewed at December 02, 2008 meeting.

USER FEE INVOICES

User fee invoices reviewed.



OTHER NON-ACTIONABLE BUSINESS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD

No other non-actionable business presented.

Motion made by Schneider, 2nd by McCoy, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.




The next meeting of the Evansville Community Fire District will be held on December 02, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at 425 WATER STREET, EVANSVILE; home of the new Evansville Fire Protection District.

Agenda:

Board of Appeals Meeting
Minutes from the last meeting
Continuing Business
Communication from Chief
New Building / Fire Station
Payment of Bills
Fire Calls
User Fee Invoices
Any Other Non-Actionable Business presented to the Board
Adjournment


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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Minutes; Evansville/Union Implementation Committee: October 2008

EVANSVILLE UNION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall


Chair Ringhand called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m..

Present: Bob Janes, Don Krajeck, Eric Larsen, Janis Ringhand & Bill Hammann
Absent: Tom Cothard

The agenda was accepted as printed on a Ringhand/Krajeck motion, unanimous.

Minutes of the September 17, 2008 meeting were accepted as printed on Ringhand/Hammann motion, unanimous.

Review of Land Use & Utility Maps

Reviewed the following maps:

· Possible Sewer Service Area – Northeast Quarter of City
· Improvements to Lift Station #5 expanded the sewer service utilities to the south to include future Industrial Parks.
· The improvements to Lift Station #5 expand the service area to the North & East out to Territorial road. Much of this area is currently developed with rural residential.

We still need to review Southwest Quarter of City Sewer Service Area Map.

· Evansville’s & Union’s Future Land Use Map

· Examined areas of contention on both maps:
· Gildner Property
· Doyle/Sendelbach Property
· Golf Course & Janes Property
· Future Capstone Ridge
· Shraeder Property
· Since these properties are contiguous with the city they should fall into city zoning on the Evansville’s Future Land Use Map.

· Areas within Extraterritorial Boundary included on the City Future Land Use Map, but not on the Township Future Land Use Map:
· Shotliff Property
· Janes Property
· Midthun Property
· Sperry Property
· These properties are all located along Territorial road.
· Since these properties are adjacent to existing township development they should fall within Township zoning.

We still need a combined Evansville’s & Union’s Future Land Use Map highlighting areas of contention.

Boundary Agreements

Discussed various types of Intergovernmental Agreements.

Request from city administrator a synopsis of the various types of agreements from a full-blown Boundary agreement to a simple Extraterritorial Zoning agreement.

Union Township would like this committee to work out the agreement details.

Union Township asks the Evansville’s planning Commission, “Why does the city need to expand beyond the current Annex areas?”

Union Township would like this committee to focus on an agreement on Future Land Use Zoning.


Next meeting date, November 19, 2008, 6:00 p.m., City Hall

Adjourn at 6:55 p.m. on a Hammann/Janes motion.