VILLAGE BOARD

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE BOARD MEETING 500 West Main Street October 7, 2013 - 6:00 PM Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The October 7, 2013 Village Board meeting was called to order by President John Laubmeier at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Willems, Gary Walden, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Steve Kraus (arrived at 6:11 p.m.), John Laubmeier Absent: None Also Present: Julee Helt, Todd Schmidt, Dave Ferris, Kevin Even, Kevin Plendl, Bryan Kleinmaier, Al Jaeger, Nila Frye, Deb Glenn, Gordon Meffert, Rod Ripley, Vaughn D. Frye, Paul Lindquist, Laurene Bach, Alfred Barman, Denise Spangler, Dave Knutzen, Betty Knutzen, Marianne Bloch, Peter Bloch, Cindy Lindquist, Jeanette Seujet (sp), Daniel Georgeson, Keith Nelson, Karen McKim, Janice Gibeau, Bill Glenn, Bobbie Zinck, Alexandra Kohlstedt, David Wollin, Bob McLaughlin, Jim Crist, Kelly Lappen, Wayne Burmeister, Kim Coplien, Mary Heimbecker, Diane Hampton, Nancy Julien, Bill Seelinger, Mike Coplien, JoAnn Fabie, John Fabie, Greg Hoffmann, Roberta Baumann 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. Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Gary Herzberg, to approve the Consent Agenda including all items listed below. Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1. 1. Approve September 16, 2013 Village Board Minutes Motion to approve September 16, 2013 Village Board minutes. 2. Approve Routine Bills Motion to approve check numbers ranging from 65404 through 65426 totaling $114,481.65 and check numbers ranging from 65483 through 65496 totaling $9,160.54 and check number 65508 totaling $200.00. 3. Approve Non-Routine Bills Motion to approve check numbers ranging from 65497 through 65507 totaling $603,336.17 and ACH check number 1301625 totaling $68,716.29. 4. Approve Resolution Requesting Exemption from County Library Tax Motion to approve Resolution Requesting Exemption from Dane County Library Tax. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no comment from the public. LICENSES/PERMITS 1. Discuss and Take Action on Operator License Applications for Samantha K. Nelson, John M. Loper, Madison G. Vincent, Megan C. Nolan, and Bobbi S. Fairchild Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Phil Willems, to approve operator license applications for Samantha K. Nelson, John M. Loper, Madison G. Vincent, Megan C. Nolan, and Bobbi S. Fairchild subject to successful completion of an approved responsible beverage server training course. Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discuss and Take Action on Move to Amend Request Motion by Sue Springman, second by Phil Willems, to approve placing Move to Amend non- binding referendum language on an upcoming ballot and that exact ballot language be provided for Village Board approval prior to such ballot placement. Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1. Steve Kraus arrived at 6:11 p.m. 2. Discuss and Take Action on Proposed Wisconsin Regional Athletic Complex on Hogan Road Nila Frye presented her views in opposition of the proposed athletic complex. Deb Glenn answered questions about the project and voiced concern about receiving conceptual approval necessary to begin fundraising. Motion by Sue Springman, second by Gary Walden, that the Village Board voice support, at a conceptual level, with knowledge of numerous further approvals required, in regards to development of the Wisconsin Regional Athletic Complex. Motion Passed. For: 5, Gary Walden, Sue Springman, Chris Zellner, Gary Herzberg, Steve Kraus; Against: 2, Phil Willems and John Laubmeier. TABLED 1. Discuss and Take Action on Ordinance Amending 66-128 Related to Truancy Motion by Steve Kraus, second by Gary Herzberg, to remove consideration of an Ordinance Amending 66-128 Related to Truancy from the table. Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0. Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Phil Willems, to approve the Ordinance Amending 66- 128 Related to Truancy. Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0. NEW BUSINESS 2. Discuss and Take Action on DOT Agreement for Highway Improvement Project (STH 19) Motion by Steve Kraus, second by Phil Willems, to approve DOT Agreement for Highway Improvement Project (STH 19). Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0. 3. Discuss and Take Action on Amendment to Agreement for Land Division Improvements for North Ridge Estates Phase VII Motion by Phil Willems, second by Steve Kraus, to approve the Amendment to Phase VII North Ridge Estates Developers Agreement subject to final changes approved by the Village Engineer and Village Attorney. Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0. 4. Discuss and Take Action on Creative Economy Initiative Strategic Plan No action was taken. 5. Discussion and Action on Health Insurance Plan Selection Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Chris Zellner, to take no action to change health insurance plans for 2014. Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0. 6. Discuss and Take Action on Village Hall Remodel Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Gary Walden, to approve project funding from Village Hall land sale proceeds, authorize the Village Administrator and Village Engineer to select a contractor at a cost not to exceed $25,000 for the Village Hall office remodeling project, and to coordinate and see through the project to completion. Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0. 1. Discuss and Take Action on Amendment to Waunakee Code of Ordinances Section 14-3(b) Vicious Dogs and Animals *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(h) 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. The Village Board may reconvene in open session. Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Gary Walden, to convene in closed session at 7:50 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(h) 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. The Village Board may reconvene in open session. Motion Passed. For: 7, Gary Walden, Phil Willems, Sue Springman, Chris Zellner, John Laubmeier, Gary Herzberg, Steve Kraus; Against: 0. ADJOURN Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Gary Walden, to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0. Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________________ Julee R. Helt, Village Clerk