President David Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present were President Olsen, Eugene Shoemaker, Terry Morris, Dale Peterson, Kurt Fullmer, Beth Schmidt, and Russell Rucker.   Also present were Greg Klemko(the building inspector), Kerry Knutson, Sarah Strunz, Officer Nate Olson, and Clerk Sherri Waege.

            Clerk Waege verified that on January 6, 2012, copies of the agenda were delivered to the President and Trustees and posted at the Village Hall, Library, and the Farmer’s & Merchant’s Bank. There were no additions made to the agenda.

            Motion by Rucker, seconded by Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2011 regular board meeting. Motion carried.

            None.

            Hiring a New Assessor. Discussion held on the proposals from Associated Appraisal and Tyler Technologies. Motion by Morris, seconded by Shoemaker to approve the Maintenance and Data Contract with Associated Appraisal effective February 1, 2012 for five years. Motion carried.

            Condition of Downtown Properties. Greg Klemko was present to discuss options the village has regarding condition of some of the properties downtown. Klemko explained that the village does not have a property maintenance ordinance for residential or commercial districts. Klemko further explained that it is hard to enforce anything without an ordinance in place. Klemko will get a sample ordinance to Clerk Waege for the board to review. No action taken.

            Ballot Placement. Officer Olsen drew the names for the ballot placement. The candidates will appear on the ballot in April in the following order: 1. Russell Rucker, 2. Terry Morris, 3. Eugene Shoemaker, and 4. Kathleen Schindler.

            Smoking Structure behind Knutes Bar & Grill. Greg Klemko was present to explain the plans to the board. There is a deck in place now with a canvas roof. Kerry Knudson was present and explained that he would like to attach sides to it during the cold weather months. Knudson explained that he will have heat piped into it to keep it warm. Klemko explained that he has no problems with the structure and is fine with the enclosure because it is temporary and will be taken down in the warmer weather. Klemko did request specifications to make sure that the roof can support the snow as required by state statute. Officer Nate Olson was present as the police department has concerns with monitoring it. Officer Olsen is concerned with underage sneaking into the structure and feels it will be difficult for the bartender to monitor activity out there with it being enclosed. Officer Olsen further explained that they are concerned that you will not be able to see in there when they drive through the parking lot. Officer Olsen also was concerned because there is no lighting in place.

            Knutson explained that the sides will be rolled up in the warmer weather.

            Knutson will get specifications from his contractor to make sure it complies with state statutes. No action was taken.

            Resolution R-2012-01. Motion by Rucker, seconded by Morris to adopt Resolution R-2012-01 which charges T6Broadband a $200.00 a month rental fee for equipment on the water tower. Motion carried.

            Real Estate Listing Contracts for the Business/Industrial Park. Motion by Shoemaker, seconded by Rucker to approve the listing contract with Terry Morris of First Weber Real Estate for two years. Roll Call Vote-Shoemaker, Peterson, Fullmer, Schmidt, Rucker, and President Olsen-all YES, Morris-ABSTAIN. Motion carried.

            Sarah Strunz was present on behalf of the Library. Strunz wanted to make the board aware of their interest in sharing the Burtness Chevrolet building with the Village. Strunz explained that the library board is in agreement of using their donated monies for the libraries portion of the renovations if the project proceeds. Strunz explained that they currently have $140,000.00 of which some of it is pledged specifically for a new building. If the Burtness building proceeds, Strunz will have to talk to the people that pledged money for a new building to get permission to use it for renovations. Strunz requested the village to keep the library board aware of what is happening with the project.  

            Shoemaker explained that Karl Stuvengen might be able to use a generator to get a final reading at the trailer park. Shoemaker explained that the public works committee will discuss in at their meeting on Wednesday.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Morris to approve the department head reports. Motion carried.

            Motion by Morris, seconded by Shoemaker to approve the treasurer reports. Motion carried.

            Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Peterson to approve the following vouchers: $26,581.92 for General Fund (including $16,805.25 to the Library), $4,274.63 for the Sewer Utility, and $594.30 for the Water Utility. Motion carried.

            Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Rucker to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried.

 

 

 

                                                                                                Submitted by,

 

                                                                                                David Olsen

                                                                                                Village President

           

                                                                                                Sherri Waege

                                                                                                Village Clerk