1.27.2020
VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Orfordville Village Hall
Main Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
President Gary Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were President Phillips, Tina Suiter Meyers, Beth Schmidt, Chuck Boyce, Terry Gerber, Nikki Tuffree, and Jason Knox. Also present were Attorney Michael Oellerich, Kris Johnson, Dusty Kubly, Chief Brian Raupp, DPW Director Nick Todd, and Clerk Sherri Waege.
AGENDA VERIFICATION
Clerk Waege verified that on January 24, 2020, 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.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Motion by Suiter Meyers, seconded by Boyce to approve the January 13, 2020 and January 14, 2020 minutes. Motion carried.
CITIZENS WISHING TO BE HEARD
None.
VILLAGE PRESIDENTS UPDATE
President Phillips explained that the open house with UW Milwaukee on December 12, 2019 was a big success with a lot of people in attendance. President Phillips further explained that the Village will receive a rendering in the next month or so. President Phillips added that he would like to appoint a 2050 committee to utilize the ideas from the project.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Upgrades to the water & sewer meter reading system. DPW Director Nick Todd explained that the current reader is very out of date and is over 130 upgrades behind. Director Todd explained that Sensus no longer services the equipment due to its age. Director Todd showed the Village Board the IPearl meter that he would like to switch the Village over to. The IPearl is a 20 year meter that will have radio read capabilities, meaning the meters can be read from a vehicle instead of hooking the current reader up to the touch read pad at each home in the Village. Director Todd further explained that the new system will have a security feature and be able to detect water leaks. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Tuffree to purchase the Meter Upgrade system from Core & Main at the cost of $135,855.00, with the water and sewer utility each paying half using funds set aside at the Wisconsin State Trust Fund Program. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
All-Terrain Vehicle Use on Village Streets. Dusty Kubly, a member of the Green County ATV Club, was present to explain the need for ATV access in the Village. Kubly explained that the ATV community is of the middle age group. Kubly further explained that having ATV access in the Village would bring people to town to frequent businesses in the Village. Kubly explained that Brodhead allows ATV usage on all city streets except for Highway 11. Kubly recommended the Village allow the ATV usage in the Village so that Orfordville and Brodhead could be connected. This would allow access to both Green and Grant County which where ATV usage is very active. Kubly suggested that a committee be formed so that the Town of Spring Valley can be approached to allow usage to connect Brodhead and Orfordville. This would allow ATV traffic to come to Orfordville to benefit the local businesses.
Kris Johnson of 313 N. Main Street was present and explained that Orfordville approving the use of ATV’s on Village Streets would be a good step to show that the Village is interested in connecting to Brodhead and ready to do so. Johnson explained that being on a committee would be hard for him due to his work schedule.
Chief Raupp explained that he spoke with Chief Hughes from Brodhead this afternoon. Chief Raupp explained that there are not problems in Brodhead with the use of ATV’s on the streets. Chief Raupp indicated that he is concerned with ATV’s being on State Highway 213 due to the high volume of traffic. Chief Raupp further added that he felt the discussion be held at the committee level and information be brought back to the Village Board.
Tuffree asked those in attendance if they were interested in having ATV’s allowed on Village streets. There were five people present to support it.
President Phillips explained that he is not against the usage in the Village, but would like the residents to form a committee to look into what needs to be done.
No action taken.
Purchase new mower. Director Todd was present to explain the purchase of a new mower. Director Todd explained that the Village currently has two mowers, the older mower has over 2,000 hours on it and is having problems. Director Todd would like to purchase a subcompact tractor/mower that the Village could use for other things in addition to mowing. Director Todd explained that the tractor/mower would have a backhoe and bucket in addition to mowing capabilities. Director Todd further explained that the tractor/mower could be used for curb repairs, sidewalk work, cleaning sidewalks, fixing water boxes, and sink hole repairs. Director Todd explained that the Village would be able to do more work on their own if they had the backhoe and bucket. Motion by Tuffree, seconded by Schmidt to purchase the Kubota tractor/mower for the cost of $20,882.31, using budgeted money and money set aside at the Wisconsin State Trust Fund. Motion carried.
Amend Resolution R-2019-04 Committees and Appointments. Motion by Boyce, seconded by Gerber to appoint Dan Bartelt as a member of the Planning Commission to replace Mike Eggleston. Motion carried.
Motion by Gerber, seconded by Tuffree to appoint Nick Todd as the Village Forrester to replace Karl Stuvengen. Motion carried.
VOUCHERS
Motion by Knox, seconded by Tuffree to approve the vouchers for $72,664.29 (including $55,000.00 for HC Anderson Roofing). Motion carried.
ADJOURN
Motion by Knox, seconded by Suiter Meyers to adjourn at 8:09 p.m. Motion carried.
Submitted by,
Village President
Gary Phillips
Village Clerk
Sherri Waege