Village Board

AGENDA R PLACE: EGULAR BOARD MEETING Little Chute Village Hall DATE: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 TIME: 6:00 p.m. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Invocation B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag C. Roll call of Trustees D. Roll call of Officers and Department Heads E. Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda F. Other Informational Items—November Fire, FVMPD Monthly Reports and November Report G. Approval of Minutes Minutes of Special Board Meeting of November 16, 2017 Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 6, 2017 H. Department and Officers Progress Reports I. Action—Approve 2018 Meeting Schedule J. Action—Appoint 2018 Election Inspectors K. Discussion/Action—2018-2022 CIP L. Action—2017 Strategic Plan Review and 2018 Strategic Plan Action Items M. Action—FVMPD Professional Police Association 2018-2019 Contract N. Action—Municipal Services Building Equipment O. Action—DPW/DPRF Hiring Process P. Operator License Approval Cope, Bradley Seth’s Coffee Menasha Dolan, Amora Walgreens Appleton Johnson, Justis Shell Kimberly Manthey, Eli Walgreens Kimberly  Roovers, Braden Rose Hill Kaukauna Sandoval, Edgar El Jaripeo Appleton Selwitschka, Jennifer Down the Hill Little Chute Streuly, Kathleen Gentleman Jacks Appleton Tankersley, Ridley Seth’s Coffee Appleton VandenBloomer, Laura The Ladder House Appleton Q. Disbursement List R. Call for Unfinished Business S. Items for Future Agendas T. Closed Session: a)19.85(1)(e) Wis. Stats. Deliberations or negotiations on the purchase of public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specific public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Negotiations – Town of Vandenbroek b)19.85(1)(c) Consideration of Employment, Promotion, or Performance Evaluation Data of any Public Employee of the Village of Little Chute. Personnel Matters U. Return to Open Session V. Adjournment Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made with as much advance notice as possible to the Clerk’s Office at 108 West Main Street, (920) 423-3852, email: Laurie@littlechutewi.org Prepared: December 15, 2017  LCFD Incident Report November 2017 Number of responses: Last years: 15 YTD: 151 11/02/2017 01:30 Alarm Sounding @ Little Chute High School- Heat detector in room H260 Kiln Room-found 2 Kilns activated, exhaust system was not engaged causing heat detectors to activate 11/03/2017 12:22 Smoke filling building @ China Moon 1923 E. Main Street, found a plumbing contractor working on sewers in the Laundromat with smoke, the smoke permeated the restaurant and also Larry’s Piggly Wiggly 11/04/2017 20:15 Water issue @ 1319 Coolidge Avenue- occupant broke a valve causing water to spill over 11/05/2017 10:54 Possible structure fire @ 2101 Taylor Street-smoke haze filling house, found burnt food in microwave was issue. 11/08/2017 06:52 Vehicle vs. pole @ in front of Nestle’s 401 W. North Avenue, vehicle struck a power pole, assist with accident clean up, stand by until Kaukauna Utilities stand by 11/09/2017 15:21 water flow alarm @ 3665 Cherryvale Circle-False alarm doing sprinkler system testing. 11/10/2017 18:25 Structure fire @ 310 Tampa Way, stove fire causing damage to appliances, cabinets. 11/11/2017 08:56 CO call @ 531 Pierce Avenue, occupant was feeling ill, LCFD investigated found no issue with CO 11/13/2017 17:51 Possible chimney fire @ 1300 N. French Road-false alarm burn off from landfill 11/14/2017 19:43 Investigate a oven fire @ 828 ½ E. Main Street, occupants had an oven fire earlier in the evening, landlord contacted 911 to have LCFD confirm no issues. 11/16/2017 12:17 Assist FVMPD with gaining entry on a medical call @ 1506 Miami Circle, cancelled when in route. 11/17/2017 14:49 Accident cleanup @ 1901 E. Main Street 11/20/2017 11:19 Gas leaking from vehicle @ 1917 Hoover Avenue, vehicle was leaking gas onto the road surface had owner move vehicle onto their property, cleaned up gas accumulation on road surface. 11/22/2017 18:02 Assist Gold Cross with a lift assist for a fall victim @ Pop In Again 1420 E. Main Street 11/26/2017 15:18 Accident clean up @ 1675 W. Main Street 11/30/2017 12:43 Auto accident with occupant unable to exit vehicle-occupants out of vehicle upon arrival-no clean up necessary  MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Call to Order: President Vanden Berg called the Special Board Meeting to Order at 3:30 p.m. Roll call of Trustees PRESENT: Michael Vanden Berg, President John Elrick, Trustee David Peterson, Trustee Skip Smith, Trustee Larry Van Lankvelt, Trustee Bill Peerenboom, Trustee James Hietpas, Trustee James Fenlon, Village Administrator Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda None Closed Session: 19.85(1)(c) Consideration of Employment, Promotion, or Performance Evaluation Data of any Public Employee of the Village of Little Chute. Director of Public Works Interviews Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Peterson to enter into Closed Session Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Return to Open Session Moved by Trustee Peterson, seconded by Trustee Smith to Exit Closed Session at 5:55 p.m. Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Adjournment Moved by Trustee Peterson, seconded by Trustee Smith to Adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 5:55 p.m. Ayes 7, Nays 0 - Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE By: _______________________________________ Attest: Michael R. Vanden Berg, Village President Laurie Decker, Village Clerk -1-  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 2017 Call to Order: President Vanden Berg called the Regular Board Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag President Vanden Berg led members in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of Trustees PRESENT: Michael Vanden Berg, President John Elrick, Trustee David Peterson, Trustee Skip Smith, Trustee Larry Van Lankvelt, Trustee Bill Peerenboom, Trustee EXCUSED: James Hietpas, Trustee Roll call of Officers and Department Heads PRESENT: James Fenlon, Village Administrator Tyler Claringbole, Village Attorney Lieutenant Slotke, Fox Valley Metro Police Department Steve Thiry, Library Director Laurie Decker, Village Clerk Teri Matheny, Finance Director Adam Breest, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Jim Moes, Community Development Director Jeff Elrick, Director of Public Works Interested Citizens Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda None Approval of Minutes Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of November 29, 2017 Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Elrick to Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of November 29, 2017 Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Department and Officers Progress Reports Departments and Officers provided progress reports to the Board Presentation—2017 Swimming Pool Survey Report Director Breest gave a presentation on the results of the 2017 Swimming Pool Survey. Director Breest stated that 1070 households were sent the Pool Survey, 474 were returned. In summary 78% of respondents want to keep a pool in Little Chute and Director Breest is asking the Board for some direction. Trustee Elrick asked if the remodeling was to eliminate diving boards and the deep end of the pool, also asked if any residence inquired about putting in a Splash Pad vs Pool. Director Breest said he has not had any inquiries regarding a splash pad. Trustee Elrick would like Director Breest to try and find out information on the ages of the users using the pool, Director Breest will follow up and see if that information is available. Trustee Elrick stated that the pool is only open 79 days per year and has a hard time putting a lot of money into a pool. Trustee Van Lankvelt also questioned if a splash pad would get more usage. Trustee Peerenboom stated that a splash pad would be a whole different age group. Trustee Elrick recommended adding a splash pad in place of the diving board. Director Breest is looking for direction from the board going forward. Trustee Peterson questioned the access now that residents have and questioned the cost of maintaining. Trustee Smith questioned the time frame and wanted -1- numbers for the pool with regards to repair or replacement. Director Matheny said more work would need to be done to get any numbers and would need to know if this would be considered in the next five years or outside of the five years. Trustee Peerenboom agrees with Trustee Smith to stage the project over a three year plan. Administrator Fenlon stated that there is a lot of information presented and would like the Board to look over the information and give an answer on which way the Board would like to go. President Vanden Berg questioned doing a Capital Campaign and asked Administrator Fenlon how that would start. Director Matheny wanted to know if the pool should be included in the CIP for the meeting of December 20th. Trustee Elrick stated that he suggests leaving it out of the 2018 CIP and look at it again next year. Trustee Peerenboom disagreed with putting it off another year. Trustee Peterson questioned the amount needed. Director Breest stated the numbers given in the presentation would be pretty close. Trustee Peterson stated that this should be in the CIP to be able to move forward with some kind of fund raising. Director Matheny let the board know that 2020 is probably the soonest for budget purposes. Director Breest advised the board that the Park Planning Committee will be meeting in January so he will get their recommendations and bring this back to the Board at the end of January. Ordinances Adopt Ordinance No. 7, Series 2017 Dale Baeten Annexation Director Moes advised that three Ordinances have all been sent to the State and the Plan Commission has already approved. Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Peterson to Adopt Ordinance No. 7, Series 2017 Dale Baeten Annexation pending approval from the State Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Adopt Ordinance No. 8, Series 2017 David and Katherine Breed Annexation Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Smith to Adopt Ordinance No. 8, Series 2017 David and Katherine Breed Annexation Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Adopt Ordinance No. 9, Series 2017 Kenneth Tessen Annexation Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Van Lankvelt to Adopt Ordinance No. 9, Series 2017 Kenneth Tessen Annexation Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Discussion/Action—Van Lieshout Recreation Center Rental Fee Director Breest presented the information for the rental fees for Van Lieshout Recreation Center. The proposed fee would be $125.00 for residents and $150.00 for non-residents with the deposit raised from $50.00 to $100.00. Trustee Van Lankvelt asked the progress of the kitchen and Director Breest stated that it will be completed by January 1st, 2018. Moved by Trustee Van Lankvelt, seconded by Trustee Smith to approve the Van Lieshout Recreation Center Rental Fee Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Discussion—2017 Christmas Holiday Schedule Administrator Fenlon advised the Board of the change to the 2017 Christmas Holiday from Monday and Tuesday to Friday and Monday as requested by finance and staff. Disbursement List Moved by Trustee Peerenboom, seconded by Trustee Van Lankvelt to Approve Disbursement List and Authorize the Finance Director to pay all vendors Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried -2- Call for Unfinished Business Director Elrick requested to hire a replacement Public Works employee after receiving a retirement notice. This item will be added to the December 20, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Items for Future Agenda None Closed Session: a)19.85(1)(e) Wis. Stats. Deliberations or negotiations on the purchase of public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specific public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Development Negotiations Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Smith to Enter into Closed Session at 7:09 p.m. Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried 19.85(1)(c) Consideration of Employment, Promotion, or Performance Evaluation Data of any Public Employee of the Village of Little Chute—Director of Public Works Candidate Review Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Smith to Enter into Closed Session at 7:09 p.m. Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Return to Open Session Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Smith to Exit Closed Session at 7:58 p.m. Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Adjournment Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Smith to Adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 7:58 p.m. Ayes 6, Nays 0 - Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE By: _______________________________________ Attest: Michael R. Vanden Berg, Village President Laurie Decker, Village Clerk -3-  VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2018 COMM. JOINT PARK REGULAR PLAN WATER LIBRARY FIRE PLAN MONTH OF THE POLICE BOARD COMM. COMM. BOARD COMM. WHOLE COMM. COMM. January 3 & 17 10 & 24 8 16 16 2 February 7 & 21 14 & 28 12 20 20 13 12 14 & March 7 & 21 12 20 20 6 28 April 4 & 18 11 & 25 9 17 17 May 2 & 16 9 & 23 14 15 15 8 14 1 13 & June 6 & 20 11 19 19 27 July 18 11 & 25 9 17 17 3 August 1 & 15 8 & 22 13 21 21 September 5 & 19 12 & 26 10 18 18 11 10 4 October 3 & 17 10 & 24 8 16 16 14 & November 7 12 20 20 13 12 6 28 December 5 & 19 12 & 26 10 18 18 Meeting time schedule - Monthly Regular Board 6:00 p.m. (1st and 3rd Wed) Police Commission 6:00 p.m. (2nd Tue. Quarterly) nd th Committee of the Whole 6:00 p.m. (2 and 4 Wed) Park Planning Committee 6:00 p.m. (1st Tue. Every Other Mon Plan Commission 6:00 p.m. (2nd Mon.) Design Review Board meets as needed Water Commission 6:00 p.m. (3rd Tue.) CDA meets as needed Library Board 4:30 p.m. (3rd Tue.) *Indicates changes from normal meeting date/time Fire Commission 5:45 p.m. (2nd Mon. Quarterly)  Village of Little Chute REQUEST FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: 2018-2019 Election Inspector Appointments PREPARED BY: Laurie Decker REPORT DATE: December 20, 2017 EXPLANATION: Poll Workers for Village Elections are required to be appointed by the Village Board for a two year term. The following individuals are being recommended to serve as the Village’s Election Inspectors beginning in January 2018 and expiring in December 2019. Rita Mollen, Chief Inspector Rhonda Bartel Mary Weigman, Chief Inspector Virgina Janssen Patti Seeman, Chief Inspector Helen Eiting Margaret LaBrec Margaret Van Asten Betty Hietpas Kathy Haupt Judy Geerts Joyce Holtz Sue Whalley Rose Lamers Ellen Hietpas Mary Ourada Helen Eiting Debbie Hermsen Lois Gralapp Barbara Fleming Linda Hank Terry McKay Gail McKay Barbara Vanderloop Cynthia DeBruin Linda Hatton Mary Peterson Gerty Van Lith Jenny Elrick Nancy Arts Rosie Hieptas Jan Cook Dot Van Lith Kathy Troy RECOMMENDATION: Appoint the individuals listed to serve for the 2018 and 2019 Elections. H:\SHARED DATA\Clerks Office-Public Files\Elections\Election Inspector Appointment IFC.doc  Village of Little Chute INFORMATION FOR VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: 2015-2019 Strategic Plan – 2017 Review and 2018 Preview PREPARED BY: James Fenlon, Administrator REPORT DATE: December 14, 2017 EXPLANATION: Attached to this document are the following: 1. Attachment 1 is the Overview of the 2015-2019 Plan 2. Attachment 2 is the review of the 2017 Strategic Actions. 3. Attachment 3 is the preview of the 2018 Strategic Actions. We will go over each attachment, mainly focusing on the 2017 efforts and proposed actions for 2018. One item to consider as you review the attachments is the amount of effort and time to execute on the actions since 2015. In some cases, actions may have occurred under normal business, but in most cases, these actions presented new opportunities or challenges for staff across all departments. As staff across the board continue to implement or carry on some of these “new” activities, we need to be cognizant of the fact that sustaining the effort is primary (assuming it is a valuable activity). Therefore, as I reviewed the actions for 2018, I felt it imperative to focus on some ongoing efforts that should pay dividends while also executing on a few new efforts. Finally, this would set the stage for a busy 2019 (and perhaps costly) if we were to execute all the activities outlined in attachment 1. That being said, we likely do not have the manpower or time to truly go after all the remaining items. Like all strategic plans, they should be realistic yet challenging. The fact that there are still items remaining to achieve, would say that we hit the sweet spot in being realistic while also pushing the envelope. In conclusion, it also sets the stage for a good starting point for an updated plan, however we are at least a year away from having that conversation. RECOMMENDATION: Review the actions through feedback and direction. Approve the 2018 actions within the Strategic Plan (Attachment #3).  Strategy Strategic Goal ACTION Year Budget Impact? Conduct Lean Initiative with Departments (6) 2015 Yes - Training Personnel Management Software (5) 2016 Yes Online sign-up for rentals (5) 2015 Website Automate the payroll process (4) 2019 Yes Develop capital maintenance plan (long range for buildings, roads, vehicles) (4) 2019 TBD We will utilize our human, financial and Manage Village Fleet across Village versus by Department (4) 2015 TBD capital assets to their greatest potential Create metrics to assess departments financial and operationally (3) 2016 TBD Efficiency and Effectiveness Privatize operations that are not inherently government (3) 2019 TBD and in the most effective and efficient Conduct Wage and Compensation study (2) 2015 Yes - $15k manner possible. Create realistic comparisons to other communities (2) 2018 TBD Incorporate GIS/GPS into Village field operations (2) 2019 Yes Digital Record Retention (2) 2019 Yes Create staff working group/committee to focus on strategic planning/operations 2015 TBD Create department specific training policy 2017 Yes Develop ranking tool for long range planning CIP 2019 TBD Strategy Strategic Goal ACTION Year Budget Impact? Strengthen ties with LCASD on facilities, use and departments (9) 2015 TBD Generate collaboration with Outagamie County (6) 2016 TBD We will work in a cohesive and effective Listening sessions/polls on VOLC and perceptions in community (3) 2016 TBD Intergovernmental manner to leverage the resources of our Jt. Recreation programs with LCASD (3) 2017 TBD Cooperation Cross promote events with LCASD (3) 2015 TBD local, regional and state partners. Regional approach to working with DOT and DNR (2) 2018 TBD Attain government designations like Green Tier and Water Star 2019 TBD Strategy Strategic Goal ACTION Year Budget Impact? Create multifaceted tourism development strategy featuring existing amenities (9) 2018 Yes Create RLF for single and multi-family home program (8) 2017 Yes We will create and implement an all Take action on Village First Impression report (7) 2016 TBD encompassing economic development Upgrade current RLF/Façade Applications (5) 2015 Yes Plan for expansion/new Industrial Park (4) 2019 Yes Economic Development strategy that maintains community Organize way finding/signage program (4) 2015 Yes character while marketing the Village if Long range plan to link Fox River to Downtown via a corridor (3) 2019 Yes Little Chute as a destination. Use LCBA to cross market LC Businesses (2) 2015 TBD Create marketing packages for business, industrial, commercial 2018 Yes Branding development 2018 Yes Strategy Strategic Goal ACTION Year Budget Impact? Enact communication strategy for specific endeavors (8) 2015 Staff Time Create welcome packets for new residents (8) 2016 Yes We encourage and welcome an active and Village Board/Staff to speak at schools/civic groups (8) 2015 Staff/Board Time Public Engagement engaged citizenry on everything we do Develop Village wide Communication strategy (7) 2016 Yes Embrace more social media (4) 2015 Staff Time (timeliness). Engage Post Crescent/Times Villager more often (2) 2015 Staff Time Host meetings outside of Village Hall 2016 Staff/Board Time  2017 Strategic Actions Strategic Issue 2017 Actions Department POC Status ADM; Clerk; All Effectiveness and Efficiency Begin the process for paperless Board meetings James Fenlon Completed Depts/Board Effectiveness and Efficiency Implement a Training Policy (Department Specific Included) ADM James Fenlon ACTION NEEDED CONTINUED ACTION Effectiveness and Efficiency Investigate Personnel Management Software (5) ADM James Fenlon NEEDED CONTINUED ACTION Intergovernmental Cooperation Generate collaborative efforts with Outagamie County (ongoing) ADM James Fenlon NEEDED Completed, Continuous Intergovernmental Cooperation Explore joint recreational programs DPRF Adam Breest Effort Moving Forward Economic Development Create multifaceted tourism development strategy featuring existing amenities ADM; CDD; LCBA James Fenlon ACTION UNDERWAY Completed (included in Economic Development Take action on Village First Impression report ADM; CDD James Fenlon Downtown Master Plan); Continuous Action Needed Economic Development Create marketing packages for business, industrial, commercial ADM; CDD James Fenlon ACTION UNDERWAY Economic Development Organize way finding/signage program (2015) DPRF DPRF ACTION UNDERWAY Economic Development Branding Development ADM; ALL James Fenlon Completed ADM; CDD; Economic Development Create RLF for single and multi-family home program (8) James Fenlon ACTION NEEDED Board CONTINUED ACTION Public Engagement Village Board/Staff to speak at schools/civic groups (2015) ALL James Fenlon NEEDED CONTINUED ACTION Public Engagement Host Meetings Outside of Village Hall ALL James Fenlon NEEDED (STREET PROJECTS EXECUTED ON SITE IN 2017) Public Engagement Create Welcome Packets for New Residents ADM; CDD James Fenlon ACTION NEEDED Public Engagement Enact communication strategy for specific endeavors (2015) ADM James Fenlon Continuous Action Needed Completed; Continuous Public Engagement Embrace increased social media (2015) Clerk Laurie Decker Action Needed Completed; Continuous Public Engagement Engage Post Crescent/Times Villager more often (2015) ALL James Fenlon Action Needed H:\SHARED DATA\Administrator\2015-2019 Strategic Plan\2015 ACTIONS\2017.12.11 Strategic Plan.xlsx 12/14/201710:36 AM  2018 Strategic Actions Strategic Issue 2018 Actions Department POC Status Effectiveness and Efficiency Implement a Training Policy (Department Specific Included) ADM James Fenlon ACTION NEEDED CONTINUED ACTION Effectiveness and Efficiency Investigate Personnel Management Software & Payroll(5) ADM James Fenlon NEEDED CONTINUED ACTION Intergovernmental Cooperation Generate collaborative efforts with Outagamie County (ongoing) ADM James Fenlon NEEDED CONTINUED ACTION Intergovernmental Cooperation Continue to drive towards collaboration with LCASD ALL James Fenlon NEEDED Economic Development Create multifaceted tourism development strategy featuring existing amenities ADM; CDD; LCBA James Fenlon ACTION UNDERWAY Completed (included in Take action on Village First Impression report - This is truly wrapped in the efforts related to Economic Development ADM; CDD James Fenlon Downtown Master Plan); Downtown Master Planning Continuous Action Needed Economic Development Create marketing packages for business, industrial, commercial ADM; CDD James Fenlon ACTION UNDERWAY Economic Development Organize way finding/signage program (2015) DPRF DPRF ACTION UNDERWAY ADM; CDD; Economic Development Create RLF for single and multi-family home program (8) James Fenlon ACTION NEEDED Board CONTINUED ACTION Public Engagement Village Board/Staff to speak at schools/civic groups (2015) ALL James Fenlon NEEDED CONTINUED ACTION Public Engagement Host Meetings Outside of Village Hall ALL James Fenlon NEEDED (STREET PROJECTS EXECUTED ON SITE IN 2017) Public Engagement Create Welcome Packets for New Residents ADM; CDD James Fenlon ACTION NEEDED Public Engagement Enact communication strategy for specific endeavors (2015) ADM James Fenlon Continuous Action Needed H:\SHARED DATA\Administrator\2015-2019 Strategic Plan\2015 ACTIONS\2017.12.11 Strategic Plan.xlsx 12/14/201710:36 AM  Village of Little Chute INFORMATION FOR VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: 2018-2019 Fox Valley Metro Professional Police Association Contract PREPARED BY: James Fenlon, Administrator REPORT DATE: December 15, 2017 EXPLANATION: Attached to this document are the following: 1. Proposed Settlement from July 19th, 2017 2. 2018-2019 Contract with Fox Valley Metro Professional Police Association From 2015-2017, the Villages of Kimberly, Combined Locks and Little Chute had a three year contract that amended shift times, insurance premiums and wage rates. That contract is set to expire on 12/31/2017. With the departure of Combined Locks from the Fox Valley Metro Police Department, the attached proposed contract begins on 1/1/2018 and runs through 12/31/2019. The changes in the contract follow along the lines of the July proposed settlement, eliminating references to Combined Locks, instituting a 2.5% increase in wages in both 2018 and 2019 and clarifying language as it relates to health insurance premiums (there is no changes to contribution amounts). While there are may be areas in the contract that both groups would like to see amended in the contract, some of the items will require time to address. In addition, other items may be more related to true bargaining and will take focused attention to arrive at reasonable solutions. It is best to move forward on the aforementioned items after there is time for the de-merger to go in effect, allowing operations to normalize and the Command Staff/Administration time to understand how those changes impact fiscal and operational considerations. Finally, this proposed contract has been incorporated into the 2018 Fox Valley Metro Police Department Budget. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract with Fox Valley Metro Professional Police Association for 2018-2019.  Village of Little Chute Department of Public Works REQUEST FOR BOARD'S CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Equipment for Municipal Building REPORT PREPARED BY: Jeff Elrick REPORT DATE: December 20, 2017 ADMINISTRATOR'S REVIEW / COMMENTS: No additional comments to this report: _______________________ See additional comments attached: ________________________ EXPLANATION: Past board meetings we discussed equipment for the new municipal building. Two pieces of equipment have previously been discussed and one is a new item that is needed for the building. We recommend to proceed with purchasing of the following: 1. Wheel balancer (Coates 6450-3D HD & LD) $13,083.00 U.S. Petroleum Equipment 2. Tire Changer (Coates CHD6330) $13,048.00 U.S. Petroleum Equipment 3. Fork Lift $25,000 new (Working on options for used fork lift) 4. Landscaping (trees, shrubs) Projected in 2018 5. Salt Bin TBD in future 6. Concrete storage bins TBD in future Total $ 51,131.00 The Finance Director has confirmed that there is $167,348 left in the 460 fund after purchasing equipment from previous requests. The remaining funds are designated for possible purchase in 2018, including fencing, landscaping and completing the yardwaste site or other items on the list above. RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchasing equipment  Village of Little Chute REQUEST FOR VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Municipal Service Staff Vacancy PREPARED BY: Adam Breest, Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director REPORT DATE: December 15, 2017 ADMINISTRATOR'S REVIEW/COMMENTS: No additional comments to this report: ______________________________ See additional comments attached: _________________________________ EXPLANATION: The Village has received a notice of retirement from one of our skilled laborers. The retirement isn’t until February of 2018 however this individual is currently out on sick leave. We would like to ask the Village Board for permission to hire and begin training a new employee as soon as we can. The new hire would start potentially as early as Thursday, December 21. We plan to utilize the list of candidates that we interviewed in October. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the hiring of a new skilled laborer for Public Works, Parks, and Forestry