The Committee of the Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on May 18, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Olson, J. Eddy, Gearing-Lancaster, Chojnacki, Johnson, Herman, R. Eddy and Rahmlow were present.
Mayor Danielson presided.
- Mayor Danielson opened the Citizens Participation Hearing in regard to the City’s request for funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the culvert replacement repair project for the “fill”.
- Jim Frymark, Cedar Corp, the City’s engineering/planning firm for this grant application, reviewed the CDBG program in general and specifically the City’s culvert project. There were no citizens in attendance to speak at the public hearing.
- Mayor Danielson closed the public hearing.
- Street Superintendent Todd Gomer reviewed the City’s solid waste disposal fees which total $72.55/ton when the landfill, hauling and fuel/environmental fees are included. Currently the City accepts pick-up and trailer loads of solid waste from City residents at a charge of $50 and $75 respectively. There are problems with this method since the City does not have a scale and often there are recycling materials included. It is illegal to dispose of recyclables in a landfill. This matter will be placed on the agenda for the June Committee of the Whole meeting.
- It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Herman to authorize the hiring of a second summer seasonal employee for the Street Department. Funds were included in the 2011 budget. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to promote Police Officer Joe Boyer from part-time to full-time to fill one of the two current vacancies in the Police Department. Officer Boyer has been working as a part-time officer since June 2009. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to approve a Special Beer License for the City Parks and Recreation Department for Marks Field for May 21, 2011. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to approve the April 2011 vouchers in the amount of $392,752.78. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the April 2011 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson J. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve the April 2011 Revenue and Expense report. Motion carried.
- Alderperson R. Eddy discussed the current Lunda Recreation Center agreement with the School District. The by-laws appear to need an update. The City and School District have a joint advisory committee which will make recommendations on this matter.
- It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried. William Arndt City Administrator
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