The Committee of the Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on June 15, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Olson, J. Eddy, Gearing-Lancaster, Chojnacki, Johnson, Herman, R. Eddy and Rahmlow were present. Mayor Danielson presided.
- The Department Heads presented their monthly reports.
- Street Superintendent Todd Gomer met with State Department of Transportation and Jackson County Highway Department representatives to inspect the culverts under the “fill”. They have recommended that the City consider a temporary repair consisting of grouting and patching instead of completely relining them. Infratech, a company that does this type of work and has worked for the City in the past, will inspect the culverts with City representatives to determine the course of action to take care of the problem.
- The Committee discussed citizen complaints about horse manure being left on City streets. Requiring the manure to be picked up or the horses be equipped with manure catching devices was considered. It was decided to request City Attorney Dan Diehn to draft an ordinance requiring the catching devices.
- The Committee discussed quotes for new and used pick-ups for the Parks Department.
- It was moved by Alderperson J. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Chojnacki to purchase a 2008 Ford F150 pick-up with trade of the 1994 Chevrolet pick-up at a cost of $12,700. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve full-time status for Police Chief Dave Frederick after successful completion of a probationary period. His salary, which was set at the time of hire, will be $54,600. Motion carried.
- The City accepts garbage at the Street Department transfer station as a convenience to area residents. The least costly private dumpster available in the City would cost $375. The disposal and transportation costs have continued to increase while the City has not increased their fees for several years.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Herman to set the City fees for garbage disposal at $100 for a pick-up or trailer under 14’ x 7’ and $150 for a trailer larger than 14’ x 7’. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the May 2011 vouchers in the amount of $345,879.77. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the May 2011 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to approve the May 2011 Revenue and Expense report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve special beer licenses as follows: Melrose-Mindoro FFA Alumni Fair Park July 9, 2011 BRF Lions Club Lunda Community Park July 2, 2011
- It was moved by Alderperson J. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Administrator
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