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Regular Meeting

Little Chute, WI · October 9, 2019

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AGENDA LITTLE CHUTE VILLAGE BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING PLACE: Little Chute Village Hall DATE: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 TIME: 6:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 2, 2019 2. Action—Adopt Resolution No. 27, Series 2019 Village of Little Chute/Evergreen Dr. CSM 3. Discussion—Leaf Ordinance 4. Discussion—Budget Workshop #2—FVMPD and Fire Department 5. Unfinished Business 6. Items for Future Agendas 7. 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: October 4, 2019 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2019 Call to Order: President Vanden Berg called the Regular Board Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of 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 Larry Van Lankvelt, Trustee John Elrick, Trustee Bill Peerenboom, Trustee Skip Smith, Trustee Brian Van Lankveldt, Trustee David Peterson, Trustee Roll call of Officers and Department Heads PRESENT: James Fenlon, Village Administrator Lisa Remiker-DeWall, Finance Director Kent Taylor, Director of Public Works Jim Moes, Community Development Director Chris Murawski, Village Engineer Adam Breest, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Laurie Decker, Village Clerk Steve Thiry, Library Director Tyler Claringbole, Village Attorney EXCUSED: Daniel Meister, Fox Valley Metro Police Chief Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda Resident M. Stouffer presented a letter he received from the Village stating there was a complaint that his property contains decaying wood and a fence that needs repair. Mr. Stouffer would like to see action taken by the board stating that when complaints are filed they should have to come here and complain before the board rather than making the complaints in secret. Consent Agenda Items on the Consent Agenda are routine in nature and require one motion to approve all items listed. Prior to voting on the Consent Agenda, items may be removed at the request of any Board Member or member of the public. Any removed items will be considered immediately following the motion to approve the other items. 1. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of September 25, 2019 2. Operator License Approvals 3. Jaycees Christmas Tree Sales on Windmill Plaza 4. Outdoor Alcohol Permit for Down the Hill, October 12, 2019 5. Disbursement List Moved by Trustee Van Lankvelt, seconded by Trustee Smith to Approve the Consent Agenda items as listed Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Department and Officers Progress Reports Departments and Officers provided progress reports to the Board Ordinances: Adopt Ordinance No. 4, Series 2019 Creating Section 16-7 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Little Chute relating to Refund of Certain Overpayments to the Village Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Van Lankveldt to Adopt Ordinance No. 4, Series 2019 Creating Section 16-7 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Little Chute relating to Refund of Certain Overpayments to the Village Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Adopt Ordinance No. 5, Series 2019 Amendment Related to Shotgun Discharge in the Village of Little Chute Moved by Trustee Peerenboom, seconded by Trustee Van Lankveldt to Adopt Ordinance No. 5, Series 2019 Amendment Related to Shotgun Discharge in the Village of Little Chute Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Action—Faith Technologies Development Agreement Amendment Administrator Fenlon advised the Board that this is an Amendment on the timing for the start date and completion date with Faith Technologies Development. Moved by Trustee Van Lankvelt, seconded by Trustee Smith to approve the Amendment Agreement with Faith Technologies Development Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Discussion/Potential Action—Refinancing Discussion Director Remiker-DeWall discussed and went over the proposal from Baird to pursue a refunding opportunity. Moved by Trustee Peerenboom, seconded by Trustee Peterson to Approve the proposal from Baird to pursue the Refinancing Opportunity as presented Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Discussion/Potential Action—Fox Cities Chamber Career Day Expo Administrator Fenlon went over the request from Fox Cities Chamber to donate Village of Little Chute’s “Free Day”. Moved by Trustee Van Lankveldt, seconded by Trustee Peerenboom to Approve the donation of the Village of Little Chute’s “Free Day”. Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Action—Adopt 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Administrator Fenlon went over the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan and advised the document will be available in the Clerk’s office and the Little Chute library. Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Van Lankveldt to Adopt the 2020-20214 Capital Improvement Plan Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Discussion—Budget Workshop #1 – General Fund and Library Administrator Fenlon went over the power point slides that were included in the Agenda for the 2020 first Budget Workshop – General Fund and Library as information only. Administrator Fenlon also went over the employees that are responsible for the individual department budgets and the timeline to formal adoption in November. All department heads went over their budgets with the exception of Fox Valley Metro Police Department which will be done at the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 9, 2019. Call for Unfinished Business None Items for Future Agenda None Closed Sessions: 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. Boundary and Intergovernmental Agreement Discussions/Development Proposals Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Van Lankvelt to enter into closed session Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried b)19.85(1)(c) Consideration of Employment, Promotion, or Performance Evaluation Data of any Public Employee of the Village of Little Chute. Personnel Matter Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Van Lankvelt to enter into closed session Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Return to Open Session Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Elrick to exit closed session Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried Adjournment Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Elrick to Adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 8:47 p.m. Ayes 7, Nays 0 – Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE By: ___________________________________ Michael R. Vanden Berg, Village President Attest: Laurie Decker, Village Clerk VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE RESOLUTION NO. 27, SERIES OF 2019 WHEREAS, the Village of Little Chute as owner of Parcel No. 260017604 have presented a Certified Survey Map to the Village of Little Chute Board of Trustees as prepared by David M. Schmalz, a registered land surveyor; and WHEREAS, the Village of Little Chute Planning Commission has recommended in favor of adoption of said Certified Survey Map; and WHEREAS, a majority of the Village Board find that the attached Certified Survey Map is found to be in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board of Trustees as follows: 1. That the Certified Survey Map attached hereto (photocopy), be and the same is hereby approved; and 2. That the Village President, Village Clerk, and Finance Director, upon full payment of, if applicable, all fees, taxes, and special assessments are directed to execute signatures on behalf of the Village of Little Chute upon the Certified Survey Map documents as required. Date introduced, approved and adopted: October 9, 2019 VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE: By: Michael R. Vanden Berg, Village President Attest: Laurie Decker, Village Clerk Village of Little Chute Department of Public Works REQUEST FOR BOARD'S CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discussion – Proposed Ordinance Update, Sec. 38-27. – Collection of refuse(e)(5) REPORT PREPARED BY: Kent Taylor, Public Works Director REPORT DATE: October 9, 2019 ADMINISTRATOR'S REVIEW / COMMENTS: EXPLANATION: Per the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS3) Permit, municipalities are required to have an ordinance that prohibits yard waste from being placed in street and curb areas. A change to the leaf collection procedure was introduced in 2019. Information regarding the changes to leaf collection were posted on the Villages Facebook page. The change was also included on the cover page of the 2019 Annual Newsletter that was distributed to all residents in April 2019. The Village of Little Chute ordinances address this issue multiple times in different ordinance sections. Section 38-27. – Collection of refuse. (a) Placement for collection. (1) …Yard and bulky wastes from residential units shall likewise be placed in neat, orderly fashion behind the curb… Section 38-27, (e) Compost material. Collection of compost materials is as follows: (5) Leaves may be placed in and along the curb during the fall months. A date will be published annually when leaves can no longer be placed in and along the curb and must be in open bags; composting stickers are not required for these bags during this time period. Section 38-27, (7) Noncompost material (includes stumps, roots evergreens or shrubs with intact root balls) shall be placed on the terrace for collection. Noncompost materials will be collected separately from wood or compost material. Sec. 40-4. – Raking leaves into streets. In the interests of public safety, health and general welfare, community appearance and efficiency of operation, it shall be unlawful to rake or place fallen tree leaves or grass clippings onto the pavement or into the gutter of any public street, except as those times officially designated by the Village Staff recommends changes to verbiage found in Section 38-27, (e) Compost material. Collection of compost materials is as follows: (5). The updated ordinance reads as follows; Section 38-27, (e) Compost material. Collection of compost materials is as follows: (5) Leaves may be placed in and along the back of the curb during the fall months. A date will be published annually when leaves can no longer be placed in and along the back of the curb and must be in open bags; composting stickers are not required for these bags during this time period. RECOMMENDATION: Discuss potential changes to ordinances that pertain to leaf collection. Village of Little Chute REQUEST FOR VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: 2020 Budget Workshop #2 PREPARED BY: James P. Fenlon, Administrator REPORT DATE: October 4, 2019 ADMINISTRATOR'S REVIEW/COMMENTS: ( See Below ) EXPLANATION: Presented this evening will be summaries for the 2020 Department Head Budget Request for the Little Chute Fire Department and Fox Valley Metro Police Department. You were provided the Fire Department’s budget last week; it is again reattached here for your review. As we proceed through the month of October and our budget workshop sessions, these submittals will change with formal Administrator recommended items and the final Mission Statements for all departments. These additions will be formulated into a complete 2020 Budget document that will be adopted in November. For now, this is a good opportunity for you to understand differences between 2019 Budget and 2020 Budget at a high level for each of these departments and down to the line by line presentation of their requests. Finally, we will provide relevant updates on revenues and any other general fund updates as needed. RECOMMENDATION: Provided for information/presentation with no action at this time. C:\Documents and Settings\jfenlon\Desktop\Village Board and Notes\IFCs 10/4/2019 3:02:56 PM

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