VILLAGE BOARD

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE BOARD MEETING 500 West Main Street December 5, 2011 - 7:00 PM Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The December 5, 2011 Village Board meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by President John Laubmeier. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Gary Herzberg (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Steve Kraus, John Laubmeier Absent: Gary Walden, Sue Springman Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Julee Helt, Dave Ferris, Kevin Even, Roberta Baumann, Tim Herlitzka, Bryan Kleinmaier, Bill Frederick, Todd Taves CONSENT AGENDA Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the agenda for discussion and/or action. 1. Approve November 21, 2011 Village Board Minutes 2. Approve Routine Bills 3. Approve Non-Routine Bills 4. Approve Purchase of 2012 Front Loader 5. Approve Sewer Rate Increase Motion by Phil Willems, second by Steve Kraus, to approve the Consent Agenda including November 21, 2011 Village Board minutes, check numbers ranging from 59141 through 59173 totaling $53,873.53, check numbers ranging from 59235 through 59242 totaling $9,392.94, check numbers ranging from 59243 through 59257 totaling $245,320.34, low bid from Brooks Tractor of $96,491 for a 2012 John Deere 544K front loader after trade-in, and 4.5% sewer rate increase effective January 1, 2012. Motion Passed. For: 4, Against: 0, Absent: 3. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no comment from the public. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Discuss and Take Action on Watzke ETJ Certified Survey Map, Town of Vienna The public hearing to consider an ETJ Certified Survey Map for Watzke Trust was opened at 7:05 and closed at 7:06 p.m. Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Steve Kraus, to approve an ETJ Certified Survey Map for Watzke Trust contingent upon approval by the Town of Vienna, and suggesting the Town deed restrict the property to no further buildings. Motion Passed. For: 4, Against: 0, Absent: 3. LICENSES/PERMITS 1. Discuss and Take Action on Application for Operator License for Debora Lynn Grimesey Motion by Steve Kraus, second by Phil Willems, to approve the application for an Operator License for Debora Lynn Grimesey subject to successful completion of an approved beverage server training course. Motion Passed. For: 4, Against: 0, Absent: 3. Gary Herzberg arrived at 7:10 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 2. Discuss and Take Action on Resolution Awarding the Sale of Waterworks and Electric System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2011 in an Approximate Amount of $3,895,000 Motion by Phil Willems, second by Chris Zellner, to approve a Resolution Awarding the Sale of $3,845,000 Waterworks and Electric System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2011. Motion Passed. For: 5 (Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Gary Herzberg, Steve Kraus, John Laubmeier), Against: 0, Absent: 2. 1. Discuss and Take Action on Alternatives for Parkway/CTH Q Intersection and Simon Crestway/Woodland Drive Intersection Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Phil Willems, to proceed with the signal design for the Simon Crestway/Woodland Drive intersection, and proceed with two alternative designs for the CTH Q/parkway intersection. Motion Passed. For: 5, Against: 0. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discuss and Take Action on Forward Development Group Annexation Agreement and Related Project *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session. Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Phil Willems, to convene in closed session at 7:40 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session. Motion Passed. For: 5 (Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Gary Herzberg, Steve Kraus, John Laubmeier), Against: 0, Absent: 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. Discuss and Take Action on MMSD Payment Request *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) for the  purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Gary Walden, to convene in closed session at 7:41 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Motion Passed. For: 5 (Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Gary Herzberg, Steve Kraus, John Laubmeier), Against: 0, Absent: 2. 4. Discuss and Take Action on Administrator Review and Contract Terms *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Steve Kraus, to convene in closed session at 7:42 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion Passed. For: 5 (Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Gary Herzberg, Steve Kraus, John Laubmeier), Against: 0, Absent: 2. ADJOURN Motion by Phil Willems, second by Chris Zellner, to adjourn at 9:52 p.m. Motion Passed. For: 5, Against: 0. Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________________ Julee R. Helt, Village Clerk