Village Board
Regular MeetingLittle Chute, WI · March 18, 2020
Agenda
AMENDED AGENDA
R EGULAR BOARD MEETING
PLACE: Little Chute Village Hall
DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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. 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 Regular Board Meeting of March 4, 2020
2. Operator License Approval for Misty DeGroot and Marina Ketterer
3. Operator License Denial for Anton Napieralla,
4. Temporary Class “B” Retailers License for Rock Cancer on August 15, 2020
5. Disbursement List
G. Other Informational Items—February Fire Monthly Report and February Report
H. Action—Adopt Resolution No. 9, Series 2020 Approving the 2019 MS4 Report
I. Action—Adopt Resolution No. 10, Series 2020 Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate Located
at 300 West Evergreen Drive to Agropur, Inc
J. Action—Adopt Resolution No. 11, Series 2020 Declaring a State of Emergency in the
Village of Little Chute
K. Potential Action—Dutch Boys, LLC Development Agreement
L. Action—2019 Budget Adjustments
M. Potential Action— Faith Technologies, Inc Development Agreement
N. Action—2020 Summer Event
O. Action—Municipal Court Changes
P. Potential Action—Sick Leave Policy
Q. Department and Officers Progress Reports
R. Call for Unfinished Business
S. Items for Future Agenda
T. 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: March 17,
2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2020
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: John Elrick, Trustee
Brian Van Lankveldt, Trustee
David Peterson, Trustee
Larry Van Lankvelt, Trustee
Michael Vanden Berg, President
Skip Smith, Trustee
EXCUSED: Bill Peerenboom, Trustee
Roll call of Officers and Department Heads
PRESENT: James Fenlon, Village Administrator
Dan Meister, FVMPD Police Chief
Dave Kittel, Community Development Director
Adam Breest, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Lisa Remiker-DeWall, Finance Director
Kent Taylor, Director of Public Works
Laurie Decker, Village Clerk
Tyler Claringbole, Village Attorney
Steve Thiry, Library Director
EXCUSED: Chris Murawski, Village Engineer
Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda
None
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 Regular Board Meeting of February 19, 2020
2. Operator’s License
Streuly, Kathleen Gentleman Jacks & Weenies
3. Outdoor Alcohol Permit, Down the Hill Bar for March 14, 2020
4. Disbursement List
Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Van Lankvelt to Approve the Consent Agenda items as
presented
Presentation—Jim Moes Recognition
Administrator Fenlon presented a plaque to Jim Moes and thanked him for his 30 years of service as the
Community Development Director for the Village of Little Chute and his knowledge, friendship and help
to all departments.
Presentation—2020 Robert A. Nechodom Good Citizen Award Presentation
Administrator Fenlon introduced Mr. Dwayne Nechodom to present the 2020 Robert A. Nechodom Good
Citizen Award to Ellen and Louie Mischler. Ellen and Louie volunteer across the community on a number of
efforts from the Community flower pots, Windmill flower gardens, LC Historical Society, LC Quilt Show, LC
Windmill, St. John's and many others. Trustee Van Lankvelt also commented on all the compliments received
on the flowerpots in the Village and complimented Ellen and Louie on all their hard work and many volunteer
hours.
Discussion/Action—Fox Valley Metro K-9 Program
Fox Valley Metro Police Chief Meister went over the K-9 program to be added to the department and funded
through donations. The plan is to create a public K-9 foundation that would qualify as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit
entity.
Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Van Lankveldt to Approve the creation of a 501 (c) (3)
to fund the K-9 program for FVMPD.
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
Action—Adopt Ordinance No. 2, Series 2020 Amending Open Burning Ordinance
Ms. Jan Cook, 428 Vandenbroek, asked about having a burning permit requirement. Administrator Fenlon
advised Ms. Cook that she should feel free to call FVMPD or the Fire Department if there are problems in her
neighborhood.
Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Van Lankvelt to Adopt Ordinance No. 2, Series 2020
Amending Open Burning Ordinance
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
Action—Resolutions:
a) Adopt Resolution No. 6, Series 2020 A Resolution Changing the Annual Salary for Village Trustee
Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Smith to Adopt Resolution No. 6, Series 2020 A Resolution
Changing the Annual Salary for Village
Ayes 4, Nays 2 (Trustee Peterson, Trustee Van Lankveldt) – Motion Denied
b) Adopt Resolution No. 7, Series 2020 A Resolution Changing the Annual Salary for Village President
Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Smith to Adopt Resolution No. 7, Series 2020 A Resolution
Changing the Annual Salary for Village President
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
c) Adopt Resolution No. 8, Series 2020 A Resolution Changing the Annual Salary for Village
Municipal Judge
Moved by Trustee Van Lankvelt, seconded by Trustee Smith to Adopt Resolution No. 8,
Series 2020 A Resolution Changing the Annual Salary for Village Municipal Judge
Ayes 5, Nays 1 (Trustee Peterson) – Motion Carried
Action—2020 Personnel Manual Changes
Administrator Fenlon went over the changes to the 2020 Personnel Manual Changes.
Moved by Trustee Elrick, seconded by Trustee Van Lankveldt to Approve the 2020 Personnel Manual
Changes as presented
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
Discussion/Potential Action—Library Planning Committee
Administrator Fenlon advised the board on one of the first steps in establishing a new Library in Little
Chute is establishing a Library Planning Committee. Administrator Fenlon went over members who have
shown interest to serve and also suggested some other members per documents presented.
Trustee Van Lankveldt questioned the best way to get this information to the community; Administrator Fenlon
advised through social media and outreach between the Village, Civic Groups and the Library.
Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Van Lankvelt to develop a Library Planning Committee
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
Action—Façade Grant for Elite Smiles
Administrator Fenlon went over the documents for a Façade Grant for Elite Smiles, Administrator Fenlon
recommended a $50,000.00 cap be placed on this and future grants.
Moved by Trustee Van Lankvelt, seconded by Trustee Elrick to Approve the Façade Grant for Elite Smiles
in the amount of $50,000.00 and also to put a cap of $50,000.00 on future grants.
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
Discussion—2020 Summer Event
Administrator Fenlon advised the board that staff has discussed the idea of hosting a summer event/evening
market. The idea has been presented to a number of business owners, community stakeholders and interested
volunteers. Trustee Van Lankveldt asked if this would be similar to the Kermis Festival that used to be
downtown, Administrator Fenlon advised that not necessarily, more in line with the success of Bazaar After
Dark. Ideally the event would be financially sustainable and perhaps profitable.
Discussion—County Sales Tax
Administrator Fenlon advised the Board that this discussion will be deferred.
Department and Officers Progress Reports
Departments and Officers provided progress reports to the Board
Call for Unfinished Business
None
Items for Future Agenda
None
Closed Sessions:
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 Proposals and Negotiations
Moved by Trustee Peterson, seconded by Trustee Smith to enter into closed session
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
Return to Open Session
Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Elrick to exit closed session
Adjournment
Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Elrick to Adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at
7:18 p.m.
Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
By: ___________________________________
Michael R. Vanden Berg, Village President
Attest:
Laurie Decker, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
MONTHLY REPORT –
FEBRUARY 2020
February 2020 Village Administrator Report to the Board of Trustees
Submitted to the Village Board of Trustees and the residents of Little Chute
is a report of the various departments of the Village. The information
contained herein is intended to keep the Board and public apprised of their
government at work.
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE MONTHLY REPORT – FEBRUARY 2020
Happy New Year to you all! The information in this report is meant to provide a snapshot of Village operations for the month
preceding. The goal is to provide statistics and measures that can be analyzed and viewed over time. These reports will be
reported to the Board on a monthly basis. The reports will be added to the official files of the Village of Little Chute and be
published on the Village’s website at www.littlechutewi.org.
As we continue this effort, the style and metrics will be fine-tuned to better capture operational aspects that will serve staff, the
board and public with a more robust understanding of operations. Ultimately, this information can be used to assist in policy and
fiscal decisions on the future of Village operations. New in 2020, we will be including data and information from the Little Chute
Fire Department, which will help show how our dedicated team of individuals serve the community.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us!
Depar tment Overview
The report will track monthly activities for the following:
• Village Administrator
• Clerk
• Community Development
• Finance Department
• Fox Valley Metro Police Department
• Kimberly/Little Chute Library
• Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
• Department of Public Works
• Engineering Department
Questions or Comments
Should you have questions or comments with the information contained herein, please contact the Village Administrator:
James P. Fenlon
Village Administrator
108 W. Main Street
Little Chute, WI 54140
920-423-3850
james@littlechutewi.org
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
Village Administrator
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Board of Trustees worked on the following items in the month of February:
Approved a series of budget adjustments for 2019
Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Kimberly regarding the Joint Library –
effective January 1, 2021, the Village of Little Chute will operate our own library.
Approved a tentative agreement with the Fox Valley Metro Professional Police Association for a successor
contract for the next three years.
Hosted a public meeting with residents on Carol Lynn Drive regarding street width.
The Board of Trustees attended a Joint Meeting with Kimberly regarding a K-9 program for the FVMPD.
Held a public hearing for 2020 utility and street reconstruction projects.
Held a public hearing for a rezoning application to the central business district.
Approved a zoning change in the central business district on February 19th.
Approved a resolution to authorize a sale of real estate to the Fox River Investment Group for a senior housing
facility.
The Board also authorized staff recommended changes to the special event permit.
• Continued to work with staff on an effective resolution to a billing issue with Outagamie County Landfill and met with
County officials regarding the billing issue.
• Continued discussions and negotiations for the FVMPD Professional Police Association successor agreement.
• David Kittel started as Community Development Director in February.
• Attend public meetings in Madison regarding legislation that would support economic development efforts in Little Chute.
• Met with Gold Cross and members of the LCFD regarding establishing an EMS unit in the Village of Little Chute.
• The Façade Grant review committee met to review an application for a façade grant.
• Celebrated the retirement of long-time Community Development Director Jim Moes – Jim served the village for over 30
years and provided a positive and lasting impact to the community. Congrats Jim!
TOP PRIORITIES FOR MARCH
• Continue working with County officials on resolving the leachate billing matter.
• Secure future training opportunities for staff on a number of different topics.
• Present the Robert A. Nechodom award to Ellen and Louie Mischler.
• Present for Board of Trustee action:
- FVMPD K-9 Program - Resolution authorizing the sale of real estate to
- Open Burning Ordinance Amendments Agropur
- Changes in salary for elected officials - Action on various development agreements
- Personnel Manual changes - Municipal Court changes
- Library Planning Efforts - Create a 2020 summer event for downtown
- Façade Grant for Elite Smiles Little Chute
- MS4 Annual Report - Final 2019 Budget Amendments
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
Clerk
HIGHLIGHTS
February was a very busy month in the Clerk’s office. The 2020 Election cycle officially got started with the Spring Primary on February 18.
It was a successful election with great participation. Prior to the election early voting was available and absentee requests were mailed out
and processed. Preparations are already underway for the April 7 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary.
For the month of February, the Clerk’s office completed our goals of:
o Shared data from social media sites
o Agendas/Minutes for meetings (Regular Board, Special Meeting, Plan, Utility, Design Review)
o Continued maintenance of the Village Website and social media outlets
o Ongoing phone/supply ordering support
o Civic Center/Village Hall rentals
o Open early voting, process absentee ballots
o Facilitate Spring Primary Election
o Ballot Styles for Spring Primary were reviewed, ordered and organized
o Preparations for 2020 elections webinar training, upkeep of voter records, supply ordering
Goals for March:
o Prepare for Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary – April 7
o Open early voting, process absentee ballots
o Close out the Spring Primary election with the State
o Agendas/Minutes for meetings
o Work with Public Works on spring newsletter, finalize and mail out
o Share data from social media sites
o Maintenance of the Village Website and social media outlets
o Ongoing phone/supply ordering support
o Civic Center/Village Hall rentals
o Plan retirement party for Jim Moes
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
Village of Little Chute Website and Social Media Metrics - February 2019
This
This Year to Last Year
Month % Change % Change
Month Date to Date
Last Year
Website Visits 9,801 8,418 16.43% 21,312 17,366 22.72%
Website Page Views 12,213 13,074 -6.59% 26,279 26,913 -2.36%
Facebook Likes 3,867 3,295 17.36% 7,714 6,522 18.28%
Facebook Reach 46,292 71,451 -35.21% 151,745 137,293 10.53%
Village Hall Blog
364 572 918 1,208 -24.01%
View -36.36%
Instagram Followers 401 422 -4.98% 569 422 34.83%
Twitter Followers 401 345 16.23% 401 345 16.23%
Twitter Impressions 1,072 694 54.47% 1,471 834 76.38%
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
Community Development
HIGHLIGHTS
• Met with Commercial Developers regarding sites and TIF in village.
• Continued Inspections of homes, apartments and commercial projects.
• Discussions with architects regarding new projects.
• Rezoning in Downtown for redevelopment
• Transition to new CD Director
TOP PRIORITIES FOR MARCH
• Meet with builders and owners about upcoming commercial projects.
• Work with developers regarding Commercial/Industrial projects.
• Continued Inspections of homes, apartments, industrial and commercial projects.
• Assist developers, surveyors, and realtors with zoning requirements.
• Conditional Use hearing for Home Business
• Continuing education classes
• Attended FCEDP Executive Officers meeting
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
COMMUNITY DEVELOLOPMENT FEBRUARY DATA
Community Development Department 2020 Permit Data
February-20 2020 Totals 2019 Totals 2018 Totals
Permits Issued 21 42 667 622
Property Complaints 0 1 31 61
Property/Field Inspections 38 111 912 929
Letters Sent 0 0 0 0
Action Corrected 0 0 13 44
Referred for Action 0 0 0 7
Ongoing 1 2 36 16
Community Development Department 2020 Permit Data
February-20 2020 Totals 2019 Totals 2018 Totals
Permits Issued 21 42 717 622
Permit Fees $3,847 $6,660.00 $108,776 $257,754
Permit Value $400,443 $580,443.00 $35,228,147 $47,343,017
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
HIGHLIGHTS
• Completed special assessment reconciliation cleaning up several old records and establishing procedure to complete on
a monthly basis moving forward. Jim Moes was instrumental in providing history to complete this long overdue task.
• Completed February tax settlement timely with taxing jurisdictions
• Mobile Home reported filed timely with the State by Utility Billing Clerk
• 4,040 utility bills created, 50 service orders (Final Reads, High/Low Reads, Meter Installations) created/coordinated
with MCO and 236 Landlord notices mailed for tenant delinquency notification, 824 ratepayers opted out of postcard
billing, 1,452 ratepayers utilized PSN and 659 ACH for payments in February.
• Affordable Health Care Compliance filings completed by Payroll Clerk (1094/1095)
• Accounts Payable Clerk mailed 21 delinquent Personal Property tax letters initiating a timely collection process for those
not paying by deadline. Also filed allowable chargebacks to taxing jurisdictions for uncollected personal property tax
collection for the two parcels that met the eligibility criteria. Received 111 personal property statements for
establishing the 2020 valuation coordinating with the Community Development Director and Associated Bank for
processing.
• Workers Compensation fieldwork was completed for the annual audit.
TOP PRIORITIES FOR MARCH
• Final audit fieldwork preparation scheduled for March 16-20
• Develop an On Boarding/Hiring process along with a Termination Checklist
• Weights and Measures billing
• Schedule cross-training for staff
• File PSC report
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS
• Established procedures when property is annexed in and/or when a new water service is requested the Utility Billing
Clerk will review the special assessment file to insure any past deferred assessments are addressed.
• Annually will review parcels set up with a deferred payment plan to determine if still collectible, verify property key
and name on file (internal control check we don’t miss properties annexed/keep property owner records up to date).
• Trained Utility Billing Clerk on Utilities Accounts Receivable reconciliation. Process established to be completed monthly
and reviewed by Director.
• Established basis for allocating property and liability insurance equitably to all funds in alignment with how premiums
are assessed.
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
FERBRUARY DATA
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
2017 2018 2019 Target
2020
# months bank reconciliation completed timely 0 0 7 12
# of stale checks outstanding NM NM 57 5
Custodial credit risk $12.3 $6.1 $0 $0
% of customers paying online NM NM 42% 55%
Continuous improvement initiatives NM NM 18 10
Number of special assessment billings 277 296 160 125
Average number of monthly utility bills 4,076 4,052 4,033 4,050
Annual number of utility work orders 952 1,093 940 950
Annual tax certification letters 793 735 775 750
General obligation bond rating Aa3 Aa3 Aa3 Aa2
# of auditor’s compliance issues NM 6 1 0
% of time monthly financials closed within 15 days NM NM 50% 90%
% of staff adequately trained/cross trained NM NM 75% 100%
NM=New Measure
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
Little Chute Fire Department
Little Chute Fire Department - 2020 Calls for Service
Structure CO Mutual Auto Alarm 2020 Total 2019 Total 2018 Total 2017 Total 2016 Total 2015 Total
Misc.
Fire Call Aid Accident Response Responses Responses Responses Responses Responses Responses
2020 SUMMARY 0 3 1 6 3 1 14 202 165 172 155 132
January 2020 Calls 0 1 1 5 2 1 10
February 2020 Calls 0 2 0 1 1 0 4
March 2020 Calls
April 2020 Calls
May 2020 Calls
June 2020 Calls
July 2020 Calls
August 2020 Calls
September 2020 Calls
October 2020 Calls
November 2020 Calls
December 2020 Calls
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
HIGHLIGHTS
- As of this time, the three new officers are off field training and on solo patrol.
- The two, new Community Service Officers (CSO’s) have started work. They are in their orientation and
training phase for the next couple of weeks.
TOP PRIORITIES
- Planning for summer events
- K-9 foundation Planning
- CSO Program Training
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FVMPD JANUARY DATA -
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Kimberly/Little Chute Joint
Public Library
HIGHLIGHTS
• Staff Training February 7th First Aid/CPR/AED
• Take your Child to the Library Day/Winter Reading Program wrap February 8th
• Complete Annual Report
TOP PRIORITIES FOR MARCH
• Census Kick off
• Youth Art month Displays
• Heart of the Valley Poetry Contest
• Review Hotspot Circulation procedures
• Review Ruko Circulation
• Spring Cleaning/Inventory
• Summer Reading Program preparation
• Investigate Youtube/Podcast Studio options
• Update Disc Resurfacing machines
• Review Technology replacement plan
UPCOMING EVENTS
• At this time, due to COVID-19, all programming at the Little Chute Library is cancelled until further notice. We will
update all once we have a timeframe for continuation of services.
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Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
FEBRUARY 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
• Finalized the updated special event permit.
• Selected Waites Tree Service for the removal of the 60 ash trees in
2020.
• Received approved permits from the WI DNR for the Fox River
Boardwalk project. Received approval from the Village Board to
request authorization to go to bid the first week of March.
• Finalized 2020 Spring/Summer Program Book and approved
printing.
• Finalized contracts with entertainers for Family Fun Fest and Youth
Carnival, and contracts with movie screen company for Movie In Park
and Dive In Movie events.
• Submitted facility requests to LC High School for use of football field
for five jets home games this fall.
• Contracted Kobussen Buses for bus needs for three jets football
games this fall.
• Letters of intent to officiate mailed to men’s softball officials.
• Requested street closure permit from Wisc DOT for cheese festival parade and walk/run on Main Street 6/6; approved
permit received.
• Submitted order to DNR for Arbor Day sapling trees for 4th grade students participating in village ceremony in May.
• Requested and reviewed quotes for printing of summer tee shirt program; printer selected.
• Dance mats moved facility and bleached, rosters printed, met with instructors – first night of this session was Thursday,
February 27 (total four classes for kids age 4 to 9).
• Entered spring/summer rec programs and descriptions in RecDesk software program to prepare for start of registration
Monday, March 16.
TOP PRIORITIES FOR MARCH
• Begin removal of 60 ash trees located in the right-of-way within the Village of
Little Chute.
• Proof layout for Spring/Summer Program Book and make final changes
before sent to print.
• Mail letters to businesses/organizations requesting sponsors of kids tee shirts
for summer and fall rec programs.
• Review applications for summer help following 3/6 submittal
deadline. Schedule interviews for later in month with selected applicants.
• Program book delivered to post office on March 9. Rec program registration
begins March 16.
• Prep work for Chute-ing Stars Dance Team tryouts.
• Mail men’s softball team managers the 2020 season registration paperwork.
• Submit Cheese Fest 2020 special events permit to clerk’s office for approval
at future board meeting.
• Submit Proclamations for April board meeting to recognize 2019-2020 season
accomplishments of Chute-ing Stars Dance Team and the LCHS Dance Team.
• Prep work for Jets Football season.
• Prep work for Arbor Day ceremony in early May.
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Department of Public Works
HIGHLIGHTS
• Village employees worked on storm water winter evaluations for the ponds including measuring the sediment at the base of
the ponds. Overgrowth and woody vegetation in the storm ponds and outfalls was removed.
• Village crew helped keep the Village roads safe by salting and/or plowing for six snow events in the month of February.
• All erosion control and storm water permits were monitored.
• Continued to work to find resolution regarding Outagamie County Landfill leachate entering the sanitary collection system.
• Met with Robert E. Lee & Associates and village departments to discuss and design the GIS (Geographic Information System)
attributes and schema.
TOP PRIORITIES FOR MARCH
• Continue to develop specifications for DPW projects, CIP and operations.
• Continue to evaluate the Village storm water ponds.
• Update preventive maintenance plans for sanitary and storm sewers.
• Update the Fleet Management Plan.
• Work on submitting the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Annual Report to the WDNR by March 31st.
• Continue to prepare for Spring 2020 follow-up meeting with WDNR regarding the Village MS4 permit.
• Spring weight limits were placed on: Cherryvale Pl., Harzheim Dr., Hickory Dr. Stephen Ct. on March 4th.
• Coordinate a prairie burn for six of the village’s storm ponds with Fox Valley Tech.
Village of Little Chute Monthly Report – FEBRUARY 2020
December Department of Public Works & Parks Department Hours Worked (Includes Full
& Part-time Hours)
Year to Date Department of Public Works & Parks Department Hours Worked (Includes
Full & Part-time Hours)
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Engineering Department
HIGHLIGHTS
• Quiet Zone Improvements – Plans are currently available for bidding with a planned bid opening scheduled on March 26th at
2:00 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
• Carol Lynn Drive & Homewood Court – Plans are currently available for bidding with a planned bid opening scheduled on
March 26th at 2:00 PM in the Village Hall Board Room. Property Owner calls were received for assessment costs and for storm
sewer lateral connection questions.
• Moasis Drive Water Main (CTH N to Buchanan St.) – Plans are currently available for bidding with a planned bid opening
scheduled on March 26th at 2:00 PM in the Village Hall Board Room. Additional coordination with the environmental consultant
was required to collect additional sub-surface investigation work due to the close proximity of the gas station to the proposed
water main alignment. This additional information along with recommendations for soil handling will be made available to the
bidders in an addendum.
• Vandenbroek Pond – Vandenbroek Pond construction will not go to bid until next spring in order to take advantage of WDNR
grant funding for this project.
• Evergreen Drive – Overhead lighting remains part of the 2019 effort for Evergreen Drive.
TOP PRIORITIES FOR MARCH
• Carol Lynn Drive & Homewood Court – Minor changes are being made to the plans and will be added to the bid documents.
Engineering will be providing an addendum in mid-March for the Utility and Paving Projects.
• Moasis Drive Water Main – This project has had additional geotechnical sub-surface investigation work due to the close
proximity of the gas station to the water main alignment. This additional information along with recommendations for soil
handling will be made available to the bidders in an addendum.
• Vandenbroek Pond – Complete WDNR Grant Application and submit materials for UNPS Construction projects that are
scheduled for the 2021 construction year. Submittals are due April 15, 2020.
• GIS Management – Continuous progress is being made with regard to record information being added to the Village GIS data
base for existing utilities. What was previously missing was service lateral information which is now being included with the
updated information.
• Evergreen Drive – WE Energies is in the process of preparing a final cost estimate and construction plans for the overhead
lighting on Evergreen Drive (French to Holland). They are estimating this information will be available by the end of March for
review. Preliminary estimates for this work is $20,000 to hang the lights from the current power pole locations.
• Two sanitary sewer internal manhole seals were identified by public works staff as leaking in Evergreen Drive. The utility
contractor was notified and has confirmed that they would provide repairs. The work will be completed during the second week
of March.
• Quiet Zone Improvements – Special conditions were recently provided by Canadian National Railroad and are being added to
the bid documents.
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VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
RESOLUTION NO. 9, SERIES OF 2020
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2019 MS4 GENERAL PERMIT ANNUAL
REPORT
WHEREAS, the Village of Little Chute owns and operates a municipal separate storm
sewer system (MS4); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources has issued a General Permit to
discharge storm water to the waters of the state; and
WHEREAS, a condition stated in the General Permit to Discharge requires the
Village to complete an annual report that summarizes the Village’s efforts to comply with the
conditions stated in the General Permit to Discharge; and
WHEREAS, after review and approval by the City Council, the Annual Report must
be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Village Board of Little Chute as follows:
1. That the 2019 MS4 General Permit Annual Report, as prepared by Village staff, is
hereby approved; and
2. That submittal of the report and this resolution to the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources is hereby authorized.
Introduced, approved and adopted: March 18, 2020
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
By:_____________________________________
Michael R. Vanden Berg, Village President
Attest:___________________________________
Laurie Decker, Village Clerk
Submittal of Annual Reports and other Compliance Documents for Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits
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Reporting Information
Will you be completing the Annual Report or other submittal type? Annual Report Other
Project Name: 2019 MS4 Annual Report
County: Outagamie
Municipality: Little Chute Village
Permit Number: S050075
Facility Number: 31108
Reporting Year: 2019
Is this submittal also satisfying an Urban Nonpoint Source Grant funded deliverable? Yes No
Required Attachments and Supplemental Information
Please complete the contents of each tab to submit your MS4 permit compliance document. The information
included in this checklist is necessary for a complete submittal. A complete and detailed submittal will help us
review about your MS4 permit document. To help us make a decision in the shortest amount of time possible, the
following information must be submitted:
Annual Report
Review related web site and instructions for Municipal storm water permit eReporting [Exit Form]
Complete all required fields on the annual report form and upload required attachments
Attach the following other supporting documents as appropriate using the attachments tab above
Public Education and Outreach Annual Report Summary
Public Involvement and Participation Annual Report Summary
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Annual Report Summary
Construction Site Pollution Control Annual Report Summary
Post-Construction Storm Water Management Annual Report Summary
Pollution Prevention Annual Report Summary
Leaf and Yard Waste Management
Municipal Facility (BMP) Inspection Report
Municipal Property SWPPP
Municipally Property Inspection Report
Winter Road Maintenance
Storm Sewer Map Annual Report Attachment
Storm Water Quality Management Annual Report Attachment
TMDL Attachment
Storm Water Consortium/Group Report
Municipal Cooperation Attachment
Other Annual Report Attachment
Attach the following permit compliance documents as appropriate using the attachments tab above
Storm Water Management Program (S050075-03 general permittees shall have a written storm water management
program that describes in detail how the permittee intends to comply with the permit requirements for each minimum
control measure. Updated programs are due to the department by March 31, 2021.)
Public Education and Outreach Program
Public Involvement and Participation Program
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
Construction Site Pollutant Control Program
Post-Construction Storm Water Management Program
Pollution Prevention Program
Municipal Storm Water Management Facility (BMP) Inventory (S050075-03 general permittees 2.6.1 -
inventory due to the department by March 31, 2021.)
Municipal Storm Water Management Facility (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Plan (S050075-03 general
permittees 2.6.2 – document due to the department by March 31, 2021.)
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Municipal Contact Information- Complete
Notice: Pursuant to s. NR 216.07(8), Wis. Adm. Code, an owner or operator of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) is
required to submit an annual report to the Department of Natural Resources (Department) by March 31 of each year to report on
activities for the previous calendar year (“reporting year”). This form is being provided by the Department for the user’s convenience for
reporting on activities undertaken in each reporting year of the permit term. Personal information collected will be used for
administrative purposes and may be provided to the extent required by Wisconsin’s Open Records Law [ss. 19.31-19.39, Wis. Stats.].
Note: Compliance items must be submitted using the Attachments tab.
Municipality Information
Name of Municipality Little Chute Village
Facility ID # or (FIN): 31108
Updated Information: Check to update mailing address information
Mailing Address: 108 WEST MAIN STREET
Mailing Address 2:
City: LITTLE CHUTE
State: Wisconsin
Zip Code: 54140 xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx
Primary Municipal Contact Person (Authorized Representative for MS4 Permit)
The “Authorized Representative” or “Authorized Municipal Contact” includes the municipal
official that was charged with compliance and oversight of the permit conditions, and has
signature authority for submitting permit documents to the Department (i.e., Mayor,
Municipal Administrator, Director of Public Works, City Engineer).
Select to create new primary contact
First Name: Kent
Last Name: Taylor
Select to update current contact information
Title: Director of Public Works
Mailing Address: 108 W Main St
Mailing Address 2:
City: Little Chute
State: WI
Zip Code: 54140-1414 xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx
Phone Number: 920-423-3867 Ext: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email: kent@littlechutewi.org
Additional Contacts Information (Optional)
I&E Program
IDDE Program
IDDE Response Procedure Manual
Municipal-wide Water Quality Plan
Individual with responsibility for: Ordinances
(Check all that apply) Pollution Prevention Program
Post-Construction Program
Winter roadway maintenance
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Mailing Address:
Mailing Address 2:
City:
State:
Zip Code: xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx
Phone Number: Ext: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email:
1. Does the municipality rely on another entity to satisfy some of the permit requirements? If yes, enter entity
name (government, consultant, group/organization).
Yes No
Public Education and Outreach: Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium (NEWSC)
Public Involvement and Participation: Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium (NEWSC)
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination:
Construction Site Pollutant Control:
Post-Construction Storm Water Management:
Pollution Prevention
2. Has there been any changes to the municipality’s participation in group efforts towards permit compliances (i.e.,
the municipality has added or dropped consortium membership)?
Yes No
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Minimum Control Measures- Section 1 : Complete
1. Public Education and Outreach
a. Complete the following information on Public Education and Outreach Activities related to storm
water. Select the Mechanism that best describes how the topic message was conveyed to your
population. Use the Add Activity to add multiple Mechanisms. For Quantity, choose the range for the
number of Mechanisms chosen (i.e., number of workshops, events).
Topic: Detection and elimination of illicit discharges
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Educational activities (School 1-9 100 + Yes No
presentations, summer camps, etc)
Government event (public hearing, 10 - 19 100 + Yes No
council meeting, etc.)
Website 1-9 100 + Yes No
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Management of materials that may cause storm water pollution from
automobiles, pet waste, household hazardous waste and household practices
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Active distribution of print media 1-9 100 + Yes No
(mailings, newsletters, etc)
Signage 1-9 100 + Yes No
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Beneficial onsite reuse of leaves and grass clippings/proper use of lawn and
garden fertilizers and pesticides
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Active distribution of print media 1-9 100 + Yes No
(mailings, newsletters, etc)
Signage 1-9 100 + Yes No
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Management of stream banks and shorelines by riparian landowners to
minimize erosion and restore and enhance the ecological value of waterways
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Did not focus on this topic this reporting Select... Select... Yes No
year
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Infiltration of residential storm water runoff from rooftop downspouts,
driveways and sidewalks
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Active distribution of print media 1-9 100 + Yes No
(mailings, newsletters)
Government event (public hearing, 1-9 100 + Yes No
council meeting, etc.)
Website 1-9 100 + Yes No
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Inform and where appropriate educate those responsible for the design,
installation, and maintenance of construction site erosion control practices and
storm water management facilities on how to design, install and maintain the
practices
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Direct one-on-one communication 10 - 19 20 - 49 Yes No
Website 10 - 19 100 + Yes No
Government event (public hearing, 1-9 20 - 49 Yes No
council meeting, etc.)
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Identify businesses and activities that may pose a storm water contamination
concern, and where appropriate, educate specific audiences on methods of storm
water pollution prevention
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Targeted group training (contractors, 1-9 10 - 19 Yes No
consultants, etc.)
Direct one-on-one communication 10 - 19 20 - 49 Yes No
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Promote environmentally sensitive land development designs by developers
and designers, including green infrastructure and low impact development
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Targeted group training (contractors, 1-9 10 - 19 Yes No
consultants, etc.)
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Other (describe): Updated Leaf Pickup Procedures 2019
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Active distribution of print media 1-9 100 + Yes No
(mailings, newsletters, etc)
Select all applicable audiences targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
b. Brief Public Education and Outreach program information for inclusion in the Annual Report. If
your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach supplemental information on the attachments
page.
Used the Village website and annual newsletter and door hangers to educate and
promote the Storm Water Program, per the Little Chute Storm water Management
Plan.
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 2 : Complete
2. Public Involvement and Participation
a. Complete the following information on Public Education and Outreach Activities related to storm
water. Select the mechanism that best describes how the topic message was conveyed to your
population. Use the Add Activity to add multiple mechanisms. For Quantity, choose the range for
number Mechanisms chosen (i.e., number of workshops, events).
Topic: Storm Water Management Plan and/or updates
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Government Event (Public Hearing, 1-9 1-9 Yes No
Council Meeting, etc)
Select all applicable participants targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Storm water related ordinance and/or updates
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Website 1-9 100 + Yes No
Government Event (Public Hearing, 1-9 10 - 19 Yes No
Council Meeting, etc)
Select all applicable participants targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: MS4 Annual Report
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Government Event (Public Hearing, 1-9 100 + Yes No
Council Meeting, etc)
Website 1-9 100 + Yes No
Select all applicable participants targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Volunteer Opportunities
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Clean-up events 1-9 50 - 99 Yes No
Select all applicable participants targeted for this topic.
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
Topic: Other (describe) : Street Sweeper Demonstration at Schools
Mechanism Quantity Est. People Reached Regional Effort?
(optional) (optional) (optional)
Presentation of Storm Water Information 1 - 9 100 + Yes No
Select all applicable participants targeted for this topic .
Contractors General Public Public Employees Residential School Groups
Business Developers Industries Other:
b. Brief Public Involvement and Participation program information for inclusion in the Annual Report.
If your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach supplemental information on the
attachments page.
The Village had 24 scheduled Village Board meetings, Committee of the Whole meetings, and 12
scheduled Utility Commission meetings. The Village presented the street sweeper at the grade
school and discussed storm water concepts.
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Form 3400-224 (09/19)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 3 : Complete
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
a. How many total outfalls does the municipality have? 78 Unsure
b. How many outfalls did the municipality evaluate as part 25 Unsure
of their routine ongoing field screening program?
c. From the municipality's routine screening, how many 0 Unsure
were confirmed illicit discharges?
d. How many illicit discharge complaints did the 2 Unsure
municipality receive?
e. From the complaint received, how many were 2 Unsure
confirmed illicit discharges?
f. How many of the identified illicit discharges did the 2 Unsure
municipality eliminate in the reporting year?
(If the sum of 3.c. and 3.e. does not equal 3.f., please explain below.)
g. How many of the following enforcement mechanisms did the municipality Unsure
use to enforce its illicit discharge ordinance? Check all that apply and
enter the number of each used in the reporting year.
Verbal Warning 3
Written Warning (including email)
Notice of Violation
Civil Penalty/ Citation
Additional Information:
h. Brief Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program information for inclusion in
the Annual Report. If your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach
supplemental information on the attachments page.
Per WDNR directive the Village monitored 13 sites that were identified in previous years as
problematic. All 13 sites were determined to be non-problematic with no evidence of illicit
discharge in 2019.
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 4 : Complete
4. Construction Site Pollutant Control
a. How many total construction sites were active at any point 53 Unsure
in the reporting year?
b. How many construction sites did the municipality issue 7 Unsure
permits for in the reporting year?
c. Do the above numbers include sites <1 acre? Yes No Unsure
d. How many erosion control inspections did the municipality 359 Unsure
complete in the reporting year?
e. What types of enforcement actions does the municipality have available Unsure
to compel compliance with the regulatory mechanism? Check all that
apply and enter the number of each used in the reporting year.
No Authority
Verbal Warning 54
Written Warning (including email) 23
Notice of Violation 0
Civil Penalty/ Citation 0
Stop Work Order 0
Forfeiture of Deposit 0
Other - Describe below 0
f. Brief Construction Site Pollutant Control program information for inclusion in the
Annual Report . If your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach
supplemental information on the attachments page.
The Village has a step by step process flow diagram for site control. This document has been
submitted to the WDNR.
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 5 : Complete
5. Post-Construction Storm Water Management
a. How many sites with new structural storm water 2 Unsure
management facilities* have received local approval ?
*Engineered and constructed systems that are designed to provide storm water
quality control such as wet detention ponds, constructed wetlands, infiltration
basins, grassed swales, permeable pavement, catch basin sumps, etc.
b. How many privately owned storm water 1 Unsure
management facilities were inspected in the reporting year ?
Inspections completed by private land owners should be included in the reported
number.
c. What types of enforcement actions does the municipality have Unsure
available to compel compliance with the regulatory mechanism?
Check all that apply and enter the number of each used in the
reporting year.
No Authority
Verbal Warning 0
Written Warning (including email) 0
Notice of Violation 0
Civil Penalty/ Citation 0
Forfeiture of Deposit
Complete Maintenance 0
Bill Responsible Party 0
Other - Describe below
d. Brief Post-Construction Storm Water Management program information for inclusion
in the Annual Report . If your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach
supplemental information on the attachments page.
The process includes a close out procedure for all sites.
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 6 : Complete
6. Pollution Prevention
Storm Water Management Facility Inspections (ponds, biofilters, etc.) Not Applicable
a. Enter the total number of municipally owned or operated 9 Unsure
structural storm water management facilities ?
b. How many new municipally owned storm water management 0 Unsure
facilities were installed in the reporting year ?
c. How many municipally owned storm water management facilities 9 Unsure
were inspected in the reporting year?
d. What elements are looked at during inspections (250 character
limit)?
Vegetation, bank conditions, rodent damage and removal, trash, debris and litter
removal, Structural component check, mechanical check, look for trespassing, any
anomaly.
e. How many of these facilities required maintenance? 9 Unsure
Public Works Yards & Other Municipally Owned Properties (SWPPP Plan Review) Not Applicable
f. How many inspections of municipal properties have been 4 Unsure
conducted in the reporting year?
g. Have amendments to the SWPPPs been made? Yes No Unsure
h. If yes, describe what changes have been made (200 character limit):
Collection Services - Street Sweeping / Cleaning Program Not Applicable
i. Did the municipality conduct street sweeping/cleaning during the reporting year?
Yes No Unsure
j. If known, how many tons of material was removed? 142 Unsure
k. Does the municipality have a low hazard exemption for this Yes No
material?
l. If street cleaning is identified as a storm water best management practice in the
pollutant loading analysis, was street cleaning completed at the assumed frequency?
Yes
No - Explain
Not Applicable
Collection Services - Catch Basin Sump Cleaning Program Not Applicable
m. Did the municipality conduct catch basin sump cleaning during the reporting year?
Yes No Unsure
n. How many catch basin sumps were cleaned in the reporting year? 0 Unsure
o. If known, how many tons of material was collected? 0 Unsure
p. Does the municipality have a low hazard exemption for this Yes No
material?
q. If catch basin sump cleaning is identified as a storm water best management
practice in the pollutant loading analysis, was cleaning completed at the assumed
frequency?
Yes
No - Explain
Not Applicable
Collection Services - Leaf Collection Program Not Applicable
r. Does the municipality conduct curbside leaf collection? Yes No
Unsure
s. Does the municipality notify homeowners about pickup? Yes No
Unsure
t. Where are the residents directed to store the leaves for collection?
Pile on terrace Pile in street Bags on terrace Unsure
Other - Describe
u. What is the frequency of collection?
Seasonally from September to December
v. Is collection followed by street sweeping/cleaning? Yes No
Unsure
Winter Road Management Not Applicable
*Note: We are requesting information that goes beyond the reporting year, answer the best you can.
w. How many lane-miles of roadway is the municipality 113 Unsure
responsible for doing snow and ice control?
x. Provide amount of de-icing products used by month last winter season?
Solids (tons) (ex. sand, or salt-sand)
Product Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Salt 0 245 245 245 245 245
Liquids (gallons) (ex. brine)
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Brine 0 2050 2050 2050 2050 2050
y. Was salt applying machinery calibrated in the reporting year? Yes No
Unsure
z. Have municipal personnel attended salt reduction strategy Yes No
training in the reporting year? Unsure
If yes, describe what training was provided (250 character limit):
When: How many attended:
Internal (Staff) Education & Communication
aa . Has training or education been held for municipal or other Yes No
personnel involved in implementing each of the pollution Unsure
prevention program elements ?
If yes, describe what training was provided (250 character limit):
When: How many attended:
ab. Describe how the municipality has kept the following local officials and municipal
staff aware of the municipal storm water discharge permit programs and its
requirements.
Elected Officials
The Utility Commission and Board meet monthly. Storm water programs are
discussed at each meeting. The MS4 Annual Report is recommended to be
approved by the Utility Commission to the Village Board.
Municipal Officials
Through department head meetings and day to day interaction.
Appropriate Staff ( such as operators, Department heads, and those that interact
with public)
1/4ly meetings, and day to day interaction
ac. Brief Pollution Prevention program information for inclusion in the Annual
Report . If your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach supplemental
information on the attachments page.
In 2019 a position was added in the storm water budget. During 2019, much more time was
dedicated to the Storm Water. A formal SWPPP is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
Employee training will be a part of the process.
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Minimum Control Measures - Section 7 : Complete
7. Storm Sewer System Map
a. Did the municipality update their storm sewer map this year? Yes No Unsure
If yes, check the areas the map items that got updated or changed:
Storm water treatment facilities
Storm pipes
Vegetated swales
Outfalls
Other - Describe below
b. Brief Storm Sewer System Map information for inclusion in the Annual Report. If
your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach supplemental information on
the attachments page.
The Village is presently doing a Storm Water data conversion in the Geographical Information
System (GIS).
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Final Evaluation - Complete
Fiscal Analysis
Complete the fiscal analysis table provided below. For municipalities that do not break out funding
into permit program elements, please enter the monetary amount to your best estimate of what
funding may be going towards these programs.
Annual Budget Budget Source of Funds
Expenditure Reporting Year Upcoming Year
Reporting Year
Element: Public Education and Outreach
1500 1,500 2,110 Storm water utility
Element: Public Involvement and Participation
500 500 500 Storm water utility
Element: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
5,000 5,000 5,000 Storm water utility
Element: Construction Site Pollutant Control
5,000 5,000 5,000 Storm water utility
Element: Post-Construction Storm Water Management
5,000 5,000 5,000 Storm water utility
Element: Pollution Prevention
1,000 1,000 1,000 Storm water utility
Element: Storm Water Quality Management
2,000 2,000 2,000 Storm water utility
Element: Storm Sewer System Map
1,000 1,000 1,000 Storm water utility
Other (describe)
Select...
Please provide a justification for a "0" entered in the Fiscal Analysis
Water Quality
a: Were there any known water quality improvements in the receiving waters to which the
municipality’s storm sewer system directly discharges to?
Yes No Unsure If Yes, explain below:
b : Were there any known water quality degradation in the receiving waters to which the
municipality’s storm sewer system directly discharges to?
Yes No Unsure If Yes, explain below:
c: Have any of the receiving waters that the municipality discharges to been added to the impaired
waters list during the reporting year?
Yes No Unsure
d: Has the municipality evaluated their storm water practices to reduce the pollutants of concern?
Yes No Unsure
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The permittee Little Chute Village is subject to the following approved TMDLs: Lower Fox River Basin
and Lower Green Bay
Select one option below. Th e permittee intends to comply with the following permit requirement to
show progress towards meeting the (Appendix A) TMDL:
Request department concurrence that they are currently meeting the TMDL pollutant reductions
in all applicable reachsheds (A.2).
Demonstrate that they will meet the TMDL pollutant reductions in all applicable reachsheds by
October 31, 2023 (A.4).
Follow the TMDL Compliance Plan which received Department concurrence prior to April 30, 2019
(A.3.1).
Participate in an approved Adaptive Management Project (A.3.2).
Submit a TMDL Implementation Plan describing planned progress over current permit term by
October 31, 2021 ( A.5). Do you intend to select A.5.2 or A.5.3 to meet this permit requirement?
A.5.2 – Additional 20% Total Suspended Solids (TSS), 10% Total Phosphorus (TP) reduction
from current ch. NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code, standards
A.5.3 – Optimize measures
Additional Information
Based on the municipality’s storm water program evaluation, describe any proposed changes to the
municipality’s storm water program. If your response exceeds the 250 character limit, attach
supplemental information on the attachments page.
The changes to the Storm Water include: increased O&M Budget, two additional
employees, a greater focus on storm water Village wide, and the understanding by the
Village Officials that storm water management is important and necessary.
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Form 3400-224 (08/19)
Requests for Assistance on Understanding Permit Programs
Would the municipality like the Department to contact them about providing more information on
understanding any of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit programs?
Please select all that apply:
Public Education and Outreach
Public Involvement and Participation
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Construction Site Pollutant Control
Post-Construction Storm Water Management
Pollution Prevention
Storm Water Quality Management
Storm Sewer System Map
Water Quality Concerns
Compliance Schedule Items Due
MS4 Program Evaluation
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Storm Sewer System Map
StormSystemStatusMap_2019_2020.pdf
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Terms and Conditions
Certification: I hereby certify that I am an authorized representative of the municipality covered
under Little Chute Village MS4 Permit for which this annual report or other compliance document is
being submitted, and that the information contained in this submittal and all attachments were
gathered and prepared under my direction or supervision. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons under my direction or supervision involved in the preparation of this document, to the best
of my knowledge, the information is true, accurate, and complete. I further certify that the
municipality’s governing body or delegated representatives have reviewed or been apprised of the
contents of this annual report. I understand that Wisconsin law provides severe penalties for
submitting false information.
Signee (must check current role prior to accepting terms and conditions)
Authorized municipal contact using WAMS ID.
Delegation of Signature Authority ( Form 3400-220 ) for agent signing on the behalf of the
authorized municipal contact.
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contact must get WAMS id and complete signature).
Name:
Title:
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I accept the above
terms and conditions.
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include a copy to the final read only version of this application.
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
RESOLUTION NO. 10, SERIES OF 2020
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT
300 WEST EVERGREEN DRIVE TO AGROPUR INC.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board of Trustees, Village of Little Chute, as
follows:
1. That the Village Clerk, and/or Village Administrator, and/or Village
President are hereby authorized to:
Execute a deed on behalf of the Village of Little Chute, deeding and selling
Village of Little Chute owned real estate described as:
LOT 1 CSM 7814. Said parcel containing 3 acres.
2. Sale of land is in the amount of $1.00
3. The Village reserves the right to purchase the property back in the amount of
$1.00 if development is not started within 1 year of sale or completed within
3 years of said sale.
4. A deed and other necessary documents will be signed and issued for
recording upon payment at closing.
Introduced, approved and adopted: March 18, 2020
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
By:
Michael R. Vanden Berg, Village President
Attest:
Laurie Decker, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES OF 2020
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE VILLAGE
OF LITTLE CHUTE PURSUANT TO WISCONSIN STATUTES SEC. 323.11.
WHEREAS, a disaster, namely the COVID-19 Health Emergency, will imminently
impact the Village of Little Chute; and
WHEREAS, the emergency has caused the Village of Little Chute to expend or commit
all of its available resources; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Little Chute is asking for county assistance and requests the
county to advise the State of Wisconsin of emergency conditions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board of Trustees that for the
safety considerations of our residents, the Village of Little Chute declares a State of
Emergency in the Village of Little Chute pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Sec 323.11 and
hereby proclaims:
- Authorizes emergency purchases of goods and materials;
- Authorizes emergency purchases of services;
- Authorizes emergency costs to the labor force;
- Authorizes remote attendance of Open Meetings by elected officials via either
telephone or video conference.
This resolution shall take effect immediately and shall continue in effect until a quorum
of the Governing Body convenes and takes action to resume normal operations.
Introduced, approved and adopted: March 18th, 2020.
VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
By:
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Mike Vanden Berg, Village President
Attest:
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Laurie Decker, Village Clerk
Village of Little Chute
REQUEST FOR VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: 2020 Summer Event
PREPARED BY: James P. Fenlon, Administrator
REPORT DATE: March 13th
EXPLANATION: In the past two years, Little Chute was host to Bazaar After Dark in the
Downtown. Those events proved to be very popular amongst the business community and brought
a number of visitors to the Downtown. Over the past number of months, staff has discussed the
idea of hosting our own summer event/evening market on an annual basis using a similar model to
Bazaar After Dark.
We have been discussing this with a number of key business owners, community stakeholders, and
interested volunteers. While it would not be our intent to have the village staff be the driving force
over the long-term behind a new summer event, we feel it is imperative for the village to be the
driving force to get such an event started. We feel that over the course of a few years, we would
be able to determine the marketability, effectiveness, and sustaining power of such an event if the
village was involved at the front end.
Our intent would be to utilize resources from the Special Revenue Promotional Fund, which
currently has approximately $104,000 of fund balance to start such an event. The goal would be to
turn this effort over to a non-profit or separate entity to officially run once the viability was
proven. We are not suggesting that we create a budget dependent event. Our goal is to create an
event that is financially sustainable and perhaps profitable. More so, the goal is draw visitors to
our downtown and provide exposure for our business.
The conservative estimate for expenses for this event will include entertainment/bands ($8,000),
miscellaneous printing ($1,000), rental equipment ($2,000), and miscellaneous expenses ($4,000).
We anticipate total expenses to not exceed $15,000. The general revenues for this event include
sponsorship ($7,500), vendor fees ($500), and sale of beverages ($10,000). We conservatively
estimate revenues of $18,000. Since this is a first time event, we are using general parameters for
both expenses and revenues, but we are confident that we will not exceed $15,000 in expenses.
The subcommittee comprised of multiple businesses, organizations, and village staff is ready to
execute on this effort and we look forward to hosting our first annual event on September 12th,
2020.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Administrator to utilize $15,000 of Special Revenue
Promotion Fund balance to execute a September 2020 event in Downtown Little Chute.
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Village of Little Chute
REQUEST FOR VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Municipal Court Changes – SB 214
PREPARED BY: James P. Fenlon, Administrator
REPORT DATE: March 13th 2020
EXPLANATION: Governor Evers recently signed into law SB 214 on January 22, 2020
(https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/sb214). This new law requires a number
of changes to how municipalities operate municipal courts. One of the primary changes is the
requirement that if requested by the Judge, an armed guard must be present during court
proceedings. After meeting with Judge Reader and discussing this in person, he officially
requested that an armed guard for court sessions be implemented as soon as practical.
While there are a few options to resolve this, including hiring outside security or staffing with a
patrol officer, it seems that hiring a part-time officer for this duty is the most cost effective. This
has been discussed with Chief Meister and ADM Block (Kimberly would be responsible for their
own municipal court costs in this aspect). With court being held once a month in Little Chute and
spanning approximately two hours per occurrence, the wages for a part-time officer for a full year
would likely not exceed $1,000.
This expense would be allocated to the Municipal Court budget, of which, further changes will
have to be made in order to ensure compliance with the new statute.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and direct the Chief of Police to recruit a part-time officer to
staff the municipal court.
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Village of Little Chute
REQUEST FOR VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Sick Leave Policy – 60 Day Amendment
PREPARED BY: James P. Fenlon, Administrator
REPORT DATE: March 13th
EXPLANATION: The basis of our sick leave policy (POLICY 425 Vacation and Sick Leave) is as
follows:
• Sick leave is intended to ensure that our workforce remains at home when they are too ill to
work and also helps stop the spread of illness in the workplace.
• Regular employees working at least (30) or more hours per week are eligible for all the benefits
documented in the policy. Regular Part-time employees accrue vacation and sick leave based on a
pro-rated basis.
• Sick Leave cannot be utilized before it is earned.
• Sick leave will accumulate at a rate of 6 hours per month for a total 72 hours per year, or 9
days. Unused sick pay is accumulated and carried over into the subsequent calendar years for
future use but shall not exceed 120 days or 960 hours of accumulation.
• Sick leave is carried over into the subsequent calendar year for future use.
• Vacation and sick leave will not accrue during unpaid leaves. Unpaid leaves may be approved
in accordance with the Village personnel policies.
• Conversion of Sick leave upon separation will only occur upon full retirement from the Village.
An employee may convert one half or 50% of accumulated sick leave times the employees
regular rate of pay at the time of retirement (Conversion formula: the last full year’s base
wage divided by two thousand and POLICY 425 VACATION AND SICK LEAVE Effective Date:
January 20th, 2016 Village of Little Chute Revised Date: Employee Policy Manual eighty hours
(2080) multiplied by eight (8) hours multiplied by the number of days of accumulated sick
leave.
• Employees separated for disciplinary or performance reasons or fail to provide a two-week
notice (30-days for supervisory and department head positions) of intent to terminate will
receive no separation benefit.
• Employees who are ill should not report to work. Department Heads or supervisors have the
right to judiciously assess the health of an employee and, if the employee is deemed to be "too
sick to work", the Department Head or supervisor can send the employee home.
Given our effort to effectively respond to COVID-19, we need to look for a flexible avenue for ensuring
our team is able to report when needed and stay home when required. We have approximately 65
regular employees and nearly 1/3 of those employees have 80 hours or less of accrued sick leave.
Given the current environment, I recommend the following policy considerations:
- For the next 60 days, employees who do not have 80 hours (two weeks) of sick leave accrued
can use “deficit” hours if the situation is called for.
- Any “deficit” hour must be re-earned.
- Separation prior to an employee re-earning any deficit hours will be addressed in a follow-up
discussion with the Board of Trustees at the conclusion of the 60 day period.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a temporary amendment to the current sick leave policy
per described above with input from Department Heads and other Board direction for a
period of 60 days.
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