VILLAGE BOARD
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · June 20, 2016
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
June 20, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The June 20, 2016 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Chris Zellner at 6:03
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Phil Willems, Gary Walden, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Steve
Kraus
Absent: John Laubmeier
Also Present: Julee Helt, Todd Schmidt, Dave Ferris, Kevin Even, Caitlin Stene, Bryan
Kleinmaier, Don Tierney, Jerry Tierney, Mike Lawton, 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 Phil Willems, second by Sue Springman, to approve the Consent Agenda including
all of the items listed below.
Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
1. Approve June 6, 2016 Village Board Minutes
Motion to approve June 6, 2016 Village Board minutes.
2. Approve Routine Bills
Motion to approve invoices per the schedule(s) of routine bills.
3. Approve Non-Routine Bills
Motion to approve invoices per the schedule of non-routine bills.
4. Approve Temporary Class "B" License Application for American Legion Post
360 for WaunaFest on July 28-31, 2016
Motion to approve Temporary Class "B" license application for American Legion Post 360 for
WaunaFest on July 28-31, 2016 subject to the following conditions: Entrance of beer tent be
staffed from open to close by paid security personnel for the purpose of checking ID's and signs
must be posted at the entrance of the beer tent indicating "No one under the age of 21 is allowed
in the beer tent after 8:00 p.m."
5. Approve Temporary Operator License Applications
Motion to approve Temporary Operator License applications for Gary S. Acker, Gene W.
Schneider, Sandy L. Johnson, Shirley A. Kubiak, Tom J. Parker, Mark J. McWilliams, Richard
P. Seeger, Gordy A. Acker, Beth Puccetti, and Thomas C. Acker.
6. Approve Temporary Class "B" License Application for the Waunakee Area
Chamber of Commerce for WaunaBoom on July 4, 2016
Motion to approve Temporary Class "B" license application for the Waunakee Area Chamber of
Commerce for WaunaBoom on July 4, 2016 subject to the following conditions: 40 x 80
fenced-in tent located on the Ripp Park tennis court parking lot, with security provided, children
not allowed in tent after 5:00 p.m., operating from 2:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m., and closed during
fireworks display.
7. Approve Purchase of Ferris Is3200Z Lawn Mower
Motion to approve purchase of Ferris Is3200Z.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no comment from the public.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Discussion and Take Action on Proposed Amendment to General Development
Plan, Kilkenny Farms Lots 263 and 264
The public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the General Development Plan for
Kilkenny Farms Lots 263 and 264 was opened at 6:09 p.m. and closed at 6:13 p.m.
Motion by Steve Kraus, second by Gary Herzberg, to approve the amendment to the Kilkenny
Farms GDP for Lots 263 and 264.
Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1.
2. Discussion and Take Action on Amendment to Village Comprehensive Plan for
Kilkenny Farms Lots 263 and 264 General Development Plan
The public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Village of Waunakee
Comprehensive Plan for Kilkenny Farms Lots 263 and 264 General Development Plan was
opened at 6:09 p.m. and closed at 6:13 p.m.
Motion by Steve Kraus, second by Gary Walden, to approve the ordinance adopting an
amendment to the Village of Waunakee Comprehensive Plan and the Waunakee/Westport Joint
Planning Area Comprehensive Plan for Kilkenny Farms Lots 263 and 264 General
Development Plan.
Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1.
LICENSES/PERMITS
1. Discuss and Take Action on Annual Operator License Applications
Motion by Phil Willems, second by Gary Herzberg, to approve Operator License applications
for all applicants listed on attached roster subject to successful completion of an approved
responsible beverage server training course.
Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1.
2. Discuss and Take Action on Operator License Applications for Jacob W.
Ledford and Tamara J. Falk
Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Phil Willems, to deny operator license applications for
Jacob W. Ledford and Tamara J. Falk consistent with the Policy for Review of Operator
License Applications.
Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss and Take Action on Agreement with Baker Tilly to Provide Interim
Finance Services
Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Steve Kraus, to authorize the Village Administrator to
engage Baker Tilly in hiring Dave Ferris to provide interim finance services and onsite staff to
handle accounts payable as needed.
Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0, Absent: 1.
2. Discuss and Take Action on Potential Property Acquisition in Downtown Area
for Public Improvements *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 and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed
session.
Motion by Gary Walden, second by Gary Herzberg, to convene in closed session at 6:31 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 related to
potential property acquisition in downtown area for public improvements. The Village Board
may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in
closed session.
Motion Passed. For: 6 - Phil Willems, Gary Walden, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary
Herzberg, Steve Kraus, Against: 0, Absent: 1.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discuss and Take Action on Finance Director Position Options and
Organizational Structure *The Village Board may convene in closed session as
authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purposes of considering
employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any
public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and
take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session.
Motion by Sue Springman, second by Steve Kraus, to convene in closed session at 6:32 p.m. as
authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purposes of considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which
the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility related to Finance Director
position options and organizational structure. The Village Board may reconvene in open session
and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session.
Motion Passed. For: 6 - Phil Willems, Gary Walden, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary
Herzberg, Steve Kraus, Against: 0, Absent: 1.
ADJOURN
Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Gary Walden, to adjourn at 8:13 p.m.
Motion Passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Julee R. Helt, Village Clerk
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
June 20, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Please check the posting board at the Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street,
Waunakee, Wisconsin for the current agenda.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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 June 6, 2016 Village Board Minutes
2. Approve Routine Bills
3. Approve Non-Routine Bills
4. Approve Temporary Class "B" License Application for American Legion
Post 360 for WaunaFest on July 28-31, 2016
5. Approve Temporary Operator License Applications
6. Approve Temporary Class "B" License Application for the Waunakee Area
Chamber of Commerce for WaunaBoom on July 4, 2016
7. Approve Purchase of Ferris Is3200Z Lawn Mower
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Discussion and Take Action on Proposed Amendment to General
Development Plan, Kilkenny Farms Lots 263 and 264
2. Discussion and Take Action on Amendment to Village Comprehensive Plan
for Kilkenny Farms Lots 263 and 264 General Development Plan
LICENSES/PERMITS
1. Discuss and Take Action on Annual Operator License Applications
2. Discuss and Take Action on Operator License Applications for Jacob W.
Ledford and Tamara J. Falk
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss and Take Action on Agreement with Baker Tilly to Provide Interim
Finance Services
2. Discuss and Take Action on Potential Property Acquisition in Downtown
Area for Public Improvements *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 and discuss and take action on the
subject matter discussed in closed session.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discuss and Take Action on Finance Director Position Options and
Organizational Structure *The Village Board may convene in closed session
as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purposes of
considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance
evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body
has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The Village Board may
reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter
discussed in closed session.
ADJOURN
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities
Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or
format should contact the municipal clerk at (608) 850-8500, 500 West Main Street,
Waunakee, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.
Next scheduled meeting is July 5, 2016.
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