PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
Monday, August 13th, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
o Call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Culbertson
o Present: Ray Anderson, Ben Ladick, Todd Culbertson, Fred Juergens, Jerry Krueger, Ron Carlsen & Rich Modaff. Absent: Sue Merritt
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
o Approve the agenda on a Juergens/Krueger motion, unanimous.
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the August 16th, 2010 meeting & approve them as printed.
o Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the August 16th, 2010 meeting on a Juergens/Carlsen motion, unanimous.
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items.
o None to report
5. Tennis Courts.
o Culbertson reported on a conversation with Mindy Brice regarding her local tennis group’s concerns about the Lake Leota Park tennis courts. The primary issues are with poor surface condition and limited court space. Mindy’s group is checking into various funding options and will approach this committee at a later date.
6. Youth Baseball Program
o Jenny Katzenmeyer (4048 Fellows Rd) approached the committee regarding her interest in starting a youth baseball program and the possibility of having it replace the current city program. Jenny is in the process of creating a budget as well as getting other information together such as liability insurance quotes. Jenny will approach the committee again once she has completed her proposal. Culbertson will contact the City Administrator regarding 2009 vs. 2010 program participation figures and will request Dan Wietecha to attend the October meeting for further insight into the current program.
7. Speeding in city parks
o Juergens/Modaff motion: It’s the will of the Park & Recreation Board that it’s chair make a motion at the next Public Works committee meeting as follows: “I move that the Public Works Department install 2 speed bumps on the entrance road to the upper park (Lake Leota Park), one 75’ from it’s intersection with Grove St and a second one near the point where the road begins to slope downward, each to be marked with a sign. The bump’s design shall be substantially similar to those in Belleville’s park near its lake”. Following discussion a vote was taken: Modaff (yes), Ladick (no), Juergens (yes), Culbertson (no), Krueger (no), Carlsen (yes). Motion failed.
o Culbertson/Modaff motion: All park entrances within Evansville City limits to have signage posted that states the potential consequences of speeding within the park(s). Following discussion a vote was taken, motion passed unanimous. Committee requested that Culbertson consult Evansville municipal judge for appropriate language options for the signs and Modaff to determine signage physical design options. Committee also requested that Culbertson inquire with Evansville Chief of Police about any data that may exist from the mobile radar unit that pertains to park monitoring. A request will be made to add this item to the October Public Works October agenda by Culbertson.
8. 2011 budget proposal
o Juergens/Modaff motion: City parks and pool/park store to have a 0% increase for 2011 in the general operating budgets and any necessary capital expenditures to go through public works. Motion passed, unanimous.
o Juergens/Modaff motion: 5-year capital plan to include the following for 2011 (creek walls 20k, unallocated park and pool projects 50k & Lake Leota restoration – Every farm field 30k) 2012 to include (Veteran’s Memorial Pool liner installation 70k). Motion passed, unanimous.
9. Veteran’s Memorial Pool – Nothing to report.
10. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
11. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance – Nothing to report.
12. Aquatic Report – Nothing to report.
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Motion to Adjourn
o Motion to adjourn by Modaff/Krueger at 7:17 p.m., unanimous.
Next meeting Monday, October 18th, 2010 - 6:00 pm, City Hall
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Minutes; Park Board: August 16, 2010
PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
Monday, August 16th, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
o Call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Culbertson
o Present: Ben Ladick, Todd Culbertson, Rick Hamacher, Fred Juergens, Jerry Krueger, Sue Merritt, Ron Carlsen & Rich Modaff. Absent: Ray Anderson
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
o Approve the agenda on a Modaff/Juergens motion, unanimous.
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the July 19th, 2010 meeting & approve them as printed.
o Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the July 19th meeting on a Modaff/Juergens motion, unanimous.
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
o Connor Williams reported on his fundraising efforts toward a handicapped pier at Lake Leota (Eagle Scout project). Currently he has raised $4,000 toward his goal of $8,000. Culbertson agreed to inquire about a fundraising request being added to the Water & Light bills as well as the city website.
5. Bat Houses – Lake Leota Park
o Approval of the project as proposed by Kurt Bennet contingent on locations being approved at Lake Leota Park by Ray Anderson on a Juergens/Modaff motion, unanimous.
6. Speeding in city parks
o Tom Alisankus (Evansville Municipal Judge) attended the meeting and informed the committee on current laws that govern the issuance and limitations of municipal citations. Tom also offered several legal options that could be exercised and potentially beneficial in reducing speeding in the parks.
7. Tennis courts
o Nothing to report
8. Youth Baseball program
o Nothing to report
9. Veteran’s Memorial Pool
o Matt Rohloff (15903 W. Cty Rd C), Kristine Leggit (37127 W. Milbrandt Rd), Kristina Krueger (6605 N. Abbey Ct) & Melissa Hammann (250 Eager Ct) all made appearances and voiced concerns about city pool fees over the past few years as well as proposed increases for the 2011 season. Requests were also made to consider other cost saving options for the public such as family and early sign-up discounts.
10. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
11. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
o Approval of removing old and damaged Lake Leota sign from lake levee on a Krueger/Carlsen motion, unanimous.
12. Aquatic Report
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Motion to Adjourn
o Motion to adjourn by Juergens/Ladick at 7:53 p.m., unanimous.
Next meeting Monday, September 13th, 2010 - 6:00 pm, City Hall
Monday, August 16th, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
o Call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Culbertson
o Present: Ben Ladick, Todd Culbertson, Rick Hamacher, Fred Juergens, Jerry Krueger, Sue Merritt, Ron Carlsen & Rich Modaff. Absent: Ray Anderson
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
o Approve the agenda on a Modaff/Juergens motion, unanimous.
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the July 19th, 2010 meeting & approve them as printed.
o Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the July 19th meeting on a Modaff/Juergens motion, unanimous.
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
o Connor Williams reported on his fundraising efforts toward a handicapped pier at Lake Leota (Eagle Scout project). Currently he has raised $4,000 toward his goal of $8,000. Culbertson agreed to inquire about a fundraising request being added to the Water & Light bills as well as the city website.
5. Bat Houses – Lake Leota Park
o Approval of the project as proposed by Kurt Bennet contingent on locations being approved at Lake Leota Park by Ray Anderson on a Juergens/Modaff motion, unanimous.
6. Speeding in city parks
o Tom Alisankus (Evansville Municipal Judge) attended the meeting and informed the committee on current laws that govern the issuance and limitations of municipal citations. Tom also offered several legal options that could be exercised and potentially beneficial in reducing speeding in the parks.
7. Tennis courts
o Nothing to report
8. Youth Baseball program
o Nothing to report
9. Veteran’s Memorial Pool
o Matt Rohloff (15903 W. Cty Rd C), Kristine Leggit (37127 W. Milbrandt Rd), Kristina Krueger (6605 N. Abbey Ct) & Melissa Hammann (250 Eager Ct) all made appearances and voiced concerns about city pool fees over the past few years as well as proposed increases for the 2011 season. Requests were also made to consider other cost saving options for the public such as family and early sign-up discounts.
10. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
11. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
o Approval of removing old and damaged Lake Leota sign from lake levee on a Krueger/Carlsen motion, unanimous.
12. Aquatic Report
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Motion to Adjourn
o Motion to adjourn by Juergens/Ladick at 7:53 p.m., unanimous.
Next meeting Monday, September 13th, 2010 - 6:00 pm, City Hall
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Mijnutes: Finance Committe; August 2010
City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 5, 2010, 5:45 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:45 pm by Chair Mason Braunschweig. Present: Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, and Library Director Kathi Kemp.
II. Approve Agenda. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 3-0.
III. Minutes of July 8, 2010. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved 3-0.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Water & Light Bills. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to accept the Water & Light bills in the amount of $670,692.09. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VI. City Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the City bills in the amount of $725,803.27. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VII. Unfinished Business:
a. Purchasing Policy. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to recommend to Common Council approval of the Purchasing Policy. Motion approved 3-0.
VIII. New Business:
a. Finance Department Budget. Novinska reviewed her budget proposal for the finance department operations. It reflects a 4.9% decrease from 2010. The Committee noted that a reduction in 2011 election expenses would be temporary, as there would be a presidential election the following year.
b. 2011 Budget Discussion.
i. Strategic Financing. Wietecha distributed a memo to give context to thinking about the budget. Budget decisions should focus on essential services, have a long-range perspective, and remember that taxpayer dollars are footing the bill.
ii. Shared Revenues. The Committee noted that intergovernmental revenues comprise about a third of the city’s general operations. With the state facing a $2.5 billion structural deficit, there is a very real risk that shared revenues will be reduced drastically.
iii. Debt Service. Wietecha explained that debt service payments with general obligation backing would increase some $350,000 next year. Most of the increase is for projects supported by tax incremental financing or utility revenues; however, about $75,000 will require an increase in the tax levy.
iv. Fund 80. Wietecha said that several discussions had been held with School District staff and board recently about creating a Fund 80, Community Service Fund. Fund 80 could be used to finance community education, recreational, and cultural programs such as operation of the youth center. The School District will likely consider creating and funding Fund 80 at its upcoming annual meeting.
c. Personal Property Taxes. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to approve the write-off of uncollectible personal property taxes. Novinska explained this was largely a housekeeping measure for several past billing errors. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
d. Creekside Place. Wietecha noted there would be a typical development agreement to make sure Creekside Place would be responsible for all regulatory requirements with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
IX. Adjournment. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved 3-0 at 6:45 pm.
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 5, 2010, 5:45 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:45 pm by Chair Mason Braunschweig. Present: Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, and Library Director Kathi Kemp.
II. Approve Agenda. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 3-0.
III. Minutes of July 8, 2010. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved 3-0.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Water & Light Bills. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to accept the Water & Light bills in the amount of $670,692.09. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VI. City Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the City bills in the amount of $725,803.27. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VII. Unfinished Business:
a. Purchasing Policy. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to recommend to Common Council approval of the Purchasing Policy. Motion approved 3-0.
VIII. New Business:
a. Finance Department Budget. Novinska reviewed her budget proposal for the finance department operations. It reflects a 4.9% decrease from 2010. The Committee noted that a reduction in 2011 election expenses would be temporary, as there would be a presidential election the following year.
b. 2011 Budget Discussion.
i. Strategic Financing. Wietecha distributed a memo to give context to thinking about the budget. Budget decisions should focus on essential services, have a long-range perspective, and remember that taxpayer dollars are footing the bill.
ii. Shared Revenues. The Committee noted that intergovernmental revenues comprise about a third of the city’s general operations. With the state facing a $2.5 billion structural deficit, there is a very real risk that shared revenues will be reduced drastically.
iii. Debt Service. Wietecha explained that debt service payments with general obligation backing would increase some $350,000 next year. Most of the increase is for projects supported by tax incremental financing or utility revenues; however, about $75,000 will require an increase in the tax levy.
iv. Fund 80. Wietecha said that several discussions had been held with School District staff and board recently about creating a Fund 80, Community Service Fund. Fund 80 could be used to finance community education, recreational, and cultural programs such as operation of the youth center. The School District will likely consider creating and funding Fund 80 at its upcoming annual meeting.
c. Personal Property Taxes. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to approve the write-off of uncollectible personal property taxes. Novinska explained this was largely a housekeeping measure for several past billing errors. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
d. Creekside Place. Wietecha noted there would be a typical development agreement to make sure Creekside Place would be responsible for all regulatory requirements with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
IX. Adjournment. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved 3-0 at 6:45 pm.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Minutes; Evansville Water and Light; July 2010
Water & Light Committee
Regular Meeting
Wednesday July 28, 2010, 5:45 p.m.
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Roll Call. Called to order at 5:45 pm. Present: Chairperson Diane Roberts, Dennis Wessels and Jim Brooks. Also present: Superintendent Scott George and Mayor Sandy Decker.
II. Approval of Agenda. Motion by Brooks, seconded by Wessels to approve the agenda as printed. Motion Carried.
III. Minutes of June 30, 2010 Meeting. Motion by Brooks, seconded by Wessels to approve the minutes as presented. Motion Carried.
IV. Customer Concerns. None
V. Committee Report: Meeting times have been changed for August and September, August 25th meeting will be held at 5:30pm and September 29th meeting will be held at
6:00pm.
VI. Superintendent Report:
a. Scott George discussed the 2011 Capital Budget to the committee.(See Attached)
VII. WPPI Report: Written handout from A. Rankin
VIII. Old Business: None
IX. New Business: Mayor Decker was present to discuss the WPPI Community Relations Program. Motion by Brooks, seconded by Wessels to donate $2500.00 to Creekside Place
from the WPPI Community Relations Program. Motion Carried.
X. Motion to Adjourn: Motion Wessels, seconded by Brooks to adjourn at 6:45 pm. Motion Carried.
Submitted by Diane Roberts, Chairperson
Next meeting August 25, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Wednesday July 28, 2010, 5:45 p.m.
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Roll Call. Called to order at 5:45 pm. Present: Chairperson Diane Roberts, Dennis Wessels and Jim Brooks. Also present: Superintendent Scott George and Mayor Sandy Decker.
II. Approval of Agenda. Motion by Brooks, seconded by Wessels to approve the agenda as printed. Motion Carried.
III. Minutes of June 30, 2010 Meeting. Motion by Brooks, seconded by Wessels to approve the minutes as presented. Motion Carried.
IV. Customer Concerns. None
V. Committee Report: Meeting times have been changed for August and September, August 25th meeting will be held at 5:30pm and September 29th meeting will be held at
6:00pm.
VI. Superintendent Report:
a. Scott George discussed the 2011 Capital Budget to the committee.(See Attached)
VII. WPPI Report: Written handout from A. Rankin
VIII. Old Business: None
IX. New Business: Mayor Decker was present to discuss the WPPI Community Relations Program. Motion by Brooks, seconded by Wessels to donate $2500.00 to Creekside Place
from the WPPI Community Relations Program. Motion Carried.
X. Motion to Adjourn: Motion Wessels, seconded by Brooks to adjourn at 6:45 pm. Motion Carried.
Submitted by Diane Roberts, Chairperson
Next meeting August 25, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Minutes; Historic Pres: August 2010
Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:00 P.M.
3rdnd Floor, City Hall
Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens, Rich Modaff, Steve Culbertson, Betsy Ahner and John Decker
Absent: Rick Schuch
Also Present: Scott and Nancy Brummond
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Decker to waive the reading of the July 21, 2010 minutes and approve them as read. Second by Christens. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
310 W. Church St. – This application is for a partial roof replacement. Modaff explained the homeowner told him the shingles would match those already on the roof. Motion by Christens to accept the application. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
116 Garfield Ave. – The Brummonds were present to answer questions about the addition they wish to add to the rear of their home. They noted they had submitted an application at the time they built their garage but were unable to complete the work at that time. Commission members reviewed plans of the addition and asked questions to clarify exactly what was to be done. Motion by Culbertson to accept the application. Second by Decker. Motion carried.
Old Business
a. HP Ordinances – nothing new to add
b. Public Hearing – will be scheduled when the application is scheduled for review by the
Wisconsin Historical Society. This could be several months away.
c. Water & Light Bill notice – it was noted that since we are at the end of the construction season this should be scheduled for February 2011. The mailing should include a map of the Historic District, as residents may be unsure of its boundaries. Modaff will look into scheduling a February mailing.
Administrative
a. Grove Society – a new exhibit on Lake Leota has been installed. There well be an open house on September 11 during the Windmill Festival. This will mark the end of regularly scheduled hours.
b. HPC Documents – no news
c. Landmark & Historic District
i. The applications for the South First Street District and Eager Memorial have been completed by Tim Heggland.
ii. The Grove Street District, Leota Park, and St. John’s Lutheran Church have not been completed yet.
d. Remembrance Day Planning – Events will be held on May 21 & 22, 2011. The commemoration continues to grow.
Other Business
a. Modaff passed around a brochure on the upcoming National Preservation Institute seminars and classes.
There being no other business a motion was made by Christens to adjourn. Second by Culbertson. Motion Carried.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Minutes
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:00 P.M.
3rdnd Floor, City Hall
Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens, Rich Modaff, Steve Culbertson, Betsy Ahner and John Decker
Absent: Rick Schuch
Also Present: Scott and Nancy Brummond
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Decker to waive the reading of the July 21, 2010 minutes and approve them as read. Second by Christens. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
310 W. Church St. – This application is for a partial roof replacement. Modaff explained the homeowner told him the shingles would match those already on the roof. Motion by Christens to accept the application. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
116 Garfield Ave. – The Brummonds were present to answer questions about the addition they wish to add to the rear of their home. They noted they had submitted an application at the time they built their garage but were unable to complete the work at that time. Commission members reviewed plans of the addition and asked questions to clarify exactly what was to be done. Motion by Culbertson to accept the application. Second by Decker. Motion carried.
Old Business
a. HP Ordinances – nothing new to add
b. Public Hearing – will be scheduled when the application is scheduled for review by the
Wisconsin Historical Society. This could be several months away.
c. Water & Light Bill notice – it was noted that since we are at the end of the construction season this should be scheduled for February 2011. The mailing should include a map of the Historic District, as residents may be unsure of its boundaries. Modaff will look into scheduling a February mailing.
Administrative
a. Grove Society – a new exhibit on Lake Leota has been installed. There well be an open house on September 11 during the Windmill Festival. This will mark the end of regularly scheduled hours.
b. HPC Documents – no news
c. Landmark & Historic District
i. The applications for the South First Street District and Eager Memorial have been completed by Tim Heggland.
ii. The Grove Street District, Leota Park, and St. John’s Lutheran Church have not been completed yet.
d. Remembrance Day Planning – Events will be held on May 21 & 22, 2011. The commemoration continues to grow.
Other Business
a. Modaff passed around a brochure on the upcoming National Preservation Institute seminars and classes.
There being no other business a motion was made by Christens to adjourn. Second by Culbertson. Motion Carried.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Minutes: Historic Preservation: July 2010
Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:00 P.M.
2nd Floor, City Hall
Present: Rich Modaff, Rick Schuch, Steve Culbertson, Betsy Ahner and John Decker
Absent: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens
Also Present: Dan Wietecha (Evansville City Administrator)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Culbertson to waive the reading of the June 16, 2010 minutes and approve them as read. Second by Schuch. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
243 W. Main Street - Steve Culberson showed photos and described the shed that he wanted to build in his backyard. It will be based on the design of a former railroad crossing guard shanty that at one time stood at the crossing near the lumberyard. A brief discussion was held, during which Decker arrived. Motion by Schuch to accept the application. Second by Ahner. Motion carried 4-0 with Culbertson abstaining.
New Business
Dan Wietecha was present to brief the commission on LED streetlights that the city planned to install in the historic district. They will replace the existing lights in the entire district. LED lights are less expensive to operate and give off a more natural light. This is not a project that needs approval by the HPC but he wanted commission members to be aware of it. Motion by Culbertson to thank the city administrator for attending the meeting and providing information to the commission. Second by Schuch. Motion carried 5-0.
Old Business
a. Ordinance – nothing new to discuss
b. Public hearing – will be scheduled shortly before the Wisconsin Historical Society has their meeting to review the survey and application.
c. Water & Light notice - a brief discussion on when this could be inserted. Wietecha suggested instead of an insertion a short message be printed directly on the bill. The staff person to talk to is Lisa. Rich Modaff will look into this.
Administrative
a. Grove Society – Decker reported that the museum is open for regular hours and is staffed on weekends by volunteers. The flagpole bracket that was damaged because of high winds has been repaired and new gutters have been installed on the rear of the building. There are still several projects to do and work continues.
b. Antes Building – it is expected the relocation of this building will move forward at any time. The Parks Commission wanted to wait until after the 4th of July to do the work.
c. Remembrance Day – Brooklyn is also interested in doing something on that date in May, so the event is growing.
There being no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Schuch and seconded by Culbertson. Motion carried.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Minutes
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:00 P.M.
2nd Floor, City Hall
Present: Rich Modaff, Rick Schuch, Steve Culbertson, Betsy Ahner and John Decker
Absent: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens
Also Present: Dan Wietecha (Evansville City Administrator)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Culbertson to waive the reading of the June 16, 2010 minutes and approve them as read. Second by Schuch. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
243 W. Main Street - Steve Culberson showed photos and described the shed that he wanted to build in his backyard. It will be based on the design of a former railroad crossing guard shanty that at one time stood at the crossing near the lumberyard. A brief discussion was held, during which Decker arrived. Motion by Schuch to accept the application. Second by Ahner. Motion carried 4-0 with Culbertson abstaining.
New Business
Dan Wietecha was present to brief the commission on LED streetlights that the city planned to install in the historic district. They will replace the existing lights in the entire district. LED lights are less expensive to operate and give off a more natural light. This is not a project that needs approval by the HPC but he wanted commission members to be aware of it. Motion by Culbertson to thank the city administrator for attending the meeting and providing information to the commission. Second by Schuch. Motion carried 5-0.
Old Business
a. Ordinance – nothing new to discuss
b. Public hearing – will be scheduled shortly before the Wisconsin Historical Society has their meeting to review the survey and application.
c. Water & Light notice - a brief discussion on when this could be inserted. Wietecha suggested instead of an insertion a short message be printed directly on the bill. The staff person to talk to is Lisa. Rich Modaff will look into this.
Administrative
a. Grove Society – Decker reported that the museum is open for regular hours and is staffed on weekends by volunteers. The flagpole bracket that was damaged because of high winds has been repaired and new gutters have been installed on the rear of the building. There are still several projects to do and work continues.
b. Antes Building – it is expected the relocation of this building will move forward at any time. The Parks Commission wanted to wait until after the 4th of July to do the work.
c. Remembrance Day – Brooklyn is also interested in doing something on that date in May, so the event is growing.
There being no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Schuch and seconded by Culbertson. Motion carried.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Minutes: Fire District; August 2010
EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY FIRE DISTRICT
Meeting Minutes
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 03, 2010
The regular monthly meeting of the Evansville Fire District Board of Trustee’s was held on August 03, 2010, 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
Fern McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer) Town of Magnolia
Janis Ringhand City of Evansville
Phil Hamilton Town of Porter
Barbara Jacobson City of Evansville
Kendall Schneider (President) Town of Union
John Binversie Town of Brooklyn
Mike Halvensleben – Fire Chief
Gary Gard
AUGUST BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
The August meeting of the Evansville Fire District Board of Appeals was called to order.
Present Representing
Fern McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer) Town of Magnolia
Janis Ringhand City of Evansville
Phil Hamilton Town of Porter
Barbara Jacobson City of Evansville\
Kendall Schneider (President) Town of Union
Jon Binversie Town of Brooklyn
Mike Halvensleben – Fire Chief
Gary Gard
No appeals to be heard.
MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
Motion made by Jacobson, 2nd by Binversie, to approve July 06, 2010 minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business to discuss.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CHIEF
Preliminary 2011 budget will be available for review at the September 07, 2010 meeting.
Fire fighters are creating a 2011 calendar for use as a fund raiser. Calendars, with a letter requesting donation, will be hand delivered.
Spaghetti dinner is scheduled for October 24, 2010.
DNR grant has been submitted for approximately $10,000.00. The 50/50 grant, for miscellaneous fire equipment (fire gear, gloves respirators, foam, etc), will commit the district to one half the accepted grant amount.
The first week of October is Fire Prevention Week. Several events have been scheduled for school children, including third graders field trip to Survive Alive House.
Appeal for storm water has been received. District received the maximum decrease for this charge.
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS REPORT DISCUSSION
Discussion on this report resulted in unanimous decision this is not applicable to Evansville Fire District.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion made by McCoy, 2nd by Hamilton, to approve total bills for August in the amount of $4,945.54. Motion carried unanimously.
FIRE CALLS
Motion made by Hamilton, 2nd by Schneider, to list fire calls 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 68 as non-billable calls. Motion carried unanimously.
USER FEE INVOICES
Invoices were reviewed.
Motion made by Ringhand, 2nd by Jacobson, to write off finance charges for the following invoices paid by Wisconsin Department of Transportation: invoice 1002A - $77.68; invoice 1002B - $11.84; invoice 1004 - $22.68. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER NON-ACTIONABLE BUSINESS PRESENTED TO BOARD
No Other Non-Actionable Business to discuss.
Motion made by Jacobson, 2nd by McCoy, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The next meeting of the Evansville Community Fire District will be held on September 07, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Station.
Agenda:
Board of Appeals Meeting
Minutes from the last meeting
Continuing Business
Communications from Chief
2011 Preliminary Budget
Payment of Bills
Fire Calls
User Fee Invoices
Any Other Non-Actionable Business presented to Board
Adjournment
SAVE YOURSELF A $500.00 USER FEE! CALL 757-2244 TO REPORT ALL CONTROLLED BURNS!!!
Meeting Minutes
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 03, 2010
The regular monthly meeting of the Evansville Fire District Board of Trustee’s was held on August 03, 2010, 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
Fern McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer) Town of Magnolia
Janis Ringhand City of Evansville
Phil Hamilton Town of Porter
Barbara Jacobson City of Evansville
Kendall Schneider (President) Town of Union
John Binversie Town of Brooklyn
Mike Halvensleben – Fire Chief
Gary Gard
AUGUST BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
The August meeting of the Evansville Fire District Board of Appeals was called to order.
Present Representing
Fern McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer) Town of Magnolia
Janis Ringhand City of Evansville
Phil Hamilton Town of Porter
Barbara Jacobson City of Evansville\
Kendall Schneider (President) Town of Union
Jon Binversie Town of Brooklyn
Mike Halvensleben – Fire Chief
Gary Gard
No appeals to be heard.
MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
Motion made by Jacobson, 2nd by Binversie, to approve July 06, 2010 minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business to discuss.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CHIEF
Preliminary 2011 budget will be available for review at the September 07, 2010 meeting.
Fire fighters are creating a 2011 calendar for use as a fund raiser. Calendars, with a letter requesting donation, will be hand delivered.
Spaghetti dinner is scheduled for October 24, 2010.
DNR grant has been submitted for approximately $10,000.00. The 50/50 grant, for miscellaneous fire equipment (fire gear, gloves respirators, foam, etc), will commit the district to one half the accepted grant amount.
The first week of October is Fire Prevention Week. Several events have been scheduled for school children, including third graders field trip to Survive Alive House.
Appeal for storm water has been received. District received the maximum decrease for this charge.
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS REPORT DISCUSSION
Discussion on this report resulted in unanimous decision this is not applicable to Evansville Fire District.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion made by McCoy, 2nd by Hamilton, to approve total bills for August in the amount of $4,945.54. Motion carried unanimously.
FIRE CALLS
Motion made by Hamilton, 2nd by Schneider, to list fire calls 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 68 as non-billable calls. Motion carried unanimously.
USER FEE INVOICES
Invoices were reviewed.
Motion made by Ringhand, 2nd by Jacobson, to write off finance charges for the following invoices paid by Wisconsin Department of Transportation: invoice 1002A - $77.68; invoice 1002B - $11.84; invoice 1004 - $22.68. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER NON-ACTIONABLE BUSINESS PRESENTED TO BOARD
No Other Non-Actionable Business to discuss.
Motion made by Jacobson, 2nd by McCoy, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The next meeting of the Evansville Community Fire District will be held on September 07, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Station.
Agenda:
Board of Appeals Meeting
Minutes from the last meeting
Continuing Business
Communications from Chief
2011 Preliminary Budget
Payment of Bills
Fire Calls
User Fee Invoices
Any Other Non-Actionable Business presented to Board
Adjournment
SAVE YOURSELF A $500.00 USER FEE! CALL 757-2244 TO REPORT ALL CONTROLLED BURNS!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
