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CASSVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
March12, 2012
President Williams called the regular meeting of the Cassville Village Board to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call: Kienitz, Becwar, Cooper, Vogt and Williams—present; Schmidt and Lau-absent. Also in attendance were Attorney Infield, Director of Public Works-Mark Bartels, Tourism Coordinator-Cindy Ploessl, Clerk-Marlene Esser, PoliceChief-Brent McDonald, Steve Kirschbaum, Ron Kelley, Alice Richter, DonnaThiesen, and Richard Cerwin.
Kienitz made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 13th meeting, Cooper seconded it; motion carried. A motion was made by Cooper to approve the vouchers for payment. It was seconded by Becwar; motion carried.
Director of Public Works:
Bartels stated that the flow meter at DTE has been installed and is operational.
Tourism and Promotion Report:
All Board members were provided copies of the monthly tourism report. Ploessl informed Board members that she attended the Governors’ Tourism Convention. The attendees were entertained by Ms. America, Bucky Badger and Mason Crosby of the Green Bay Packers.
President’s Report:
Williams reminded everyone of the Spring election on April 3rd.
Vogt made a motion to appoint Pat Wachendorf to the Harbor Commission replacing Lisa Bernhard; second by Kienitz; motion carried.
Police Report:
Since the no parking 3 AM to 6 AM in the business district is not enforced, McDonald asked if the ordinance could be changed to a 48 hr parking limit so that new signs would not need to be purchased. After discussion, the Board was in agreement to change the Ordinance. Attorney Infield will draft a new Ordinance for the April meeting.
Attorney Report:
Infield stated the property condition at 221E. Bluff St. would be discussed at the April meeting.
Committee Reports--
Zoning, Licenses & Ordinances:
A motion was made by Kienitz, second by Cooper, to grant Saige Bierman an operators license; motion carried.
Kienitz made a motion, and Cooper seconded it,to convene to closed session pursuant to Wis. St. Statute Sec. 19.85 (1) (c) for considering employment, promotion, compensation for performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility as it relates to the ferry pilot. Roll call vote: Becwar-yes;Kienitz-yes; Vogt-yes; Williams-yes; Cooper-yes; Schmidt-absent; Lau-absent;motion carried.
Kienitz made a motion to return to open session and Cooper seconded it; motion carried.
Cooper made a motion to change the ferry pilot/street laborer position from a salaried to an hourly employee due to a change in responsibilities. His compensation will be $18.75 per hour when working for the ferry and $15.16 per hour when working for thestreet department. Roll call vote:Cooper-yes; Lau-absent; Becwar-yes; Schmidt-absent; Kienitz-yes; Williams-yes;Vogt-yes; motion carried.
Other Items for Future Consideration of theBoard--
Steve Kirschbaum asked about the status of the Walsh trailer. Esser stated that Dennis Hampton has tried to contact the owner with no success. Esser will speak to Hampton concerning any new developments.
Clerk-Treasurer Report:
Village cash on hand after vouchers--$639,139. Utility cashon hand after vouchers--$49,515.
Cooper made a motion to adjourn, second by Becwar; motion carried.
MarleneEsser, Clerk 
CASSVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
February 15, 2012
The regular meeting of the Cassville Village Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Trustee Steve Becwar due to the absence of President Williams. Roll call: Lau, Cooper, Vogt, Kienitz, Becwar, and Schmidt- present; Williams-absent. Also attending were Attorney Infield, Tourism Coordinator-Cindy Ploessl, Director of Public Works-Mark Bartels, Clerk-Marlene Esser, Bart Nies of Delta3 Engineering, Steve Kirschbaum, Ron Kelley, Ron Hampton, Richard Cerwin, Morrie Schauff, Josh Landon, Jodi Schweitzer and Alice Richter
Schmidt made a motion, with a second by Cooper, to approve the minutes of the January 9th meeting; motioncarried. A motion was made by Kienitz to approve the vouchers for payment. Cooper seconded the motion and it carried.
Bart Nies of Delta 3 Engineering provided copies of the design and cost estimates for the Flood Control Structure at Eckstein Addition and Hwy 133. Nies projects the improvements at$104,925, with an additional $22,385.00 if changes are made on the south sideof the tracks. The DNR Grant isfor 70% of the project cost with the Village share at 30%. Permits would have to be obtained from the State and Railroad to proceed with the project. Cooper made a motion to approve a Flood Control Resolution authorizing the submittal of the grant application for Flood Water Control Improvements. Schmidt seconded itand it carried. A second motion was made by Schmidt to approve submitting the application to the Department of Natural Resources was seconded by Cooper; motion carried.
Morrie Schauff and Josh Landon spoke concerning the sidewalk snow removal for the property at305 E. Amelia St. They felt they should have been given a ‘warning’ and they felt the cost was excessive. McDonald and Bartels stated that everyone knows that they must clean their sidewalks of snow and the ordinance actually has been extended from 3 hours after the end of a snowfall to 48hours. The Village has now contracted an outside source to do the snow removal at a cost to the home owner or renter of 13 cts. per square foot. (Bartels stated that the other bid was for 25 cts. per square foot.) Attorney Infield stated that a fine for the ordinance violation would have been much more costly.
Ron Hampton, representing the Harbor Commission, is recommending to the Board the approval of a biennial physical for the ferry pilots. Pilots currently required having a physical when renewing their license, which is every five years. The Harbor Commission would pay the cost of a physical between renewals. Vogt made a motion to approve such, with a second by Kienitz; motion carried.
Director of Public Works:
Bartels stated that DTE has installed the flow meter and plans are to have the wiring finished this week. Discussion was held concerning the delay in installing the flow meter and the income lost by the Village during this time. Attorney Infield will check into the matter. DTE has not yet obtained permits from the DNR for air quality.
Tourism and Promotion Report:
Ploessl reported a very good attendance for Bald Eagle Days and stated everyone enjoyed the animals very much. She will be attending the Governor’s Tourism Conference in March. Ploessl is recommending to the Board that Regina Junk be appointed to the Tourism Committee replacing Amy Okey. Schmidt made a motion to accept the recommendation, second by Cooper; motion carried.
PresidentsReport:
Becwar stated that Williams, Bartels and himself discussed employee wages and thought that employees should be given a 1% raise on base wages, which would be 16 cents per hour for employees. With no discussion, Kienitz made a motion to approve the wage increase of 16 cts for each employee. Lau seconded the motion and it carried by voice vote.
Attorney Report:
Attorney Infield introduced the alley abandonment in the 200 block of W. Amelia and Dewey streets as requested by Tom Okey at the January Village Board meeting. Infield stated that a Public Hearing would take place in April and the Village Board would take action at that time.
Committee Reports:
Library—All Board members were provided copies of the Eckstein Memorial Library summary for2011 showing an increase in total circulation and number of library visits, along with internet use and program attendance. Schmidt stated that grant monies received by the Library are being used to begin movie nights for adults and children.
Zoning, Licenses & Ordinances— A motion was made by Kienitz, second by Schmidt, to grant a Temporary Class “B” License to St. Charles Parish for March 30th; motion carried.
Water & Sewer/Housing Authority—Becwar stated that the upper building of Mulberry Apartments is still for sale and that Rural Development is involved in the sale progress. The building has been shown three times in the last two months. Attorney Infield said that in the event of a short sale the Village would be liable for the difference between what’s owed on the loan and what would be paid.
Clerk-Treasurer Report:
Village cash on hand after vouchers-$495,210; Utility cash on hand after vouchers-$72,560.
Lau made a motion to adjourn, second by Schmidt; motion carried.
Marlene Esser, Clerk
CASSVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
January 9, 2012
In the absence of President Williams, Trustee Becwar called the regular meeting of the Cassville Village Board to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call: Becwar, Kienitz, Lau, Schmidt, Vogt and Cooper—present; Williams-absent. Also attending were Attorney Infield,Police Chief McDonald, Tourism Coordinator-Cindy Ploessl, Director of PublicWorks-Mark Bartels, Clerk-Marlene Esser, Steve Kirschbaum, Ron Kelley, DonnaThiesen, Alice Richter, Richard Cerwin, Tom Okey and Timothy Mitchell.
Schmidt made a motion to approve the December12th and 27th meeting minutes. It was seconded by Cooper; motion carried. A motion was made by Cooper and seconded by Kienitz to approve the vouchers for payment; motion carried.
DTE Stoneman representative, Timothy Mitchell appeared before the Board. He stated that if residents have any concerns that they should contact the DTE office. Presently they are working with the DNR for air quality permits and a shutdown will not occur until permits are obtained.
Tom Okey appeared before the Board to inquire as to the possibility for alley and sidewalk abandonment adjacent to the property where Okey Market is located. Attorney Infield stated that the abandonment procedure could begin at the February meeting with a Public Hearing in April.
Director of Public Works Report:
Bartels informed the Board that the deadlinefor DNR grant applications is March 15th and Bart Nies from Delta 3Engineering would design and submit an application for a Flood Control Structure if the Board so chooses. The estimated cost is $100,000 to $150,000 and a grant would match up to 50%. Bartels has not heard anything about FEMA monies being available. After discussion, Cooper made a motion to approve engineering and grant submission for the DNR costs. Vogt seconded it; motion carried.
Tourism and Promotion Report:
Ploessl reported Bald Eagle Days would be held on January 28th and 29th. Saturday activities include live bald eagles and other live raptors; live bobcat, lynx and cougar; and a chain saw carver. Bird viewing will be held atRiverside Park on Saturday and Sunday.
President’s Report:
The incumbents, Trustees Linda Schmidt, BarbKienitz and Dan Cooper, are the only candidates running for the Village Board in the Spring Election.
Employee wages were tabled until the February meeting.
Committee Reports:
Housing Authority—Upon the request from Becwar, Cooper made a motion to make payments to Housing Authority to help alleviate their financial problems. Vogt seconded it. Roll callvote: Vogt; yes; Williams-absent; Becwar-yes; Cooper-yes; Kienitz-yes; Schmidt-yes; Lau-yes; motion carried.
Clerk-Treasurer Report:
Board members were provided with copies of the following Financial Report. Village cash on hand after vouchers--$565,920; Equip replacement MM-$31,991; Capital Impr MM-$198,345; Quarterly Street Aid of $13,167 has been received; Property taxes collected to date-$279,635; January tax settlement-state and county-$36,644, Cassville school district-$118,804, SW Tech-$19,592. Utility cash on hand after vouchers-$67,384; ‘93 Clean Water Fund MM-$14,043; ‘03 Clean Water Fund MM-$14,111; Water main MM BSB-$10,026; Swr Repl MM-$14,031 and Wtr Repl MM-$12,581.
Schmidt made a motion to adjourn, second by Cooper; motion carried.
MarleneEsser, Clerk