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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on January 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Danielson, Olson, Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, Eddy and Rahmlow were present. Mayor Hunter presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the December 4, 2007 Council meeting. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
Cheryl Puhl and Kim Frank, representatives of the City’s public accounting firm, Virchow Krause and Company, LLP reviewed the City’s 2006 audit report and report on internal controls. Both reports are available at City Hall.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson
Johnson to approve the Public Works Committee report of December 19,
2007. Motion carried.
The Public Works Committee met at City Hall in the City of
Black River Falls on December 19, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons
Austin, Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Mayor Hunter were present.
Alderperson Mathews was absent.
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Street
Superintendent Todd Gomer reported on recent activities in his
department including storm sewer repair, leaf collection and sanitary
sewer maintenance.
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The school district FFA will be collecting discarded Christmas trees on January 8 and 9, 2008.
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Mr.
Gomer reviewed a quote from Boon Construction to correct a stormwater
drainage problem on River Street. Depending on what the situation is
after the excavation is completed the cost will be between $8,860.00
and $11,950.00.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the above project for 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson
Rahmlow to approve the Recreation and Development Committee report of
December 19, 2007. Motion carried.
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The Recreation and Development Committee of the City of Black
River Falls met at City Hall on December 19, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
Alderpersons Danielson, Eddy, Austin, Onstad, and Johnson were present.
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Chamber
of Commerce Executive Director Barb Brower reviewed funding sources for
a possible hiking/biking path over the Black River in conjunction with
the new dam project. The two sources are the State Department of
Transportation Enhancement Grant and Safe Route to School program. Both
funding opportunities need a municipality to sponsor them. No City tax
dollars will be involved with this project. The Committee will further
consider this possibility at its January meeting.
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Parks
and Recreation Director Steve Peterson reviewed the current status at
Lunda Community Park. After advertising and interviewing, Greg Koehler
and Robin Honl were recommended as Head Groundskeeper and Assistant
Groundskeeper respectively. The interviewing Committee recommended Greg
be paid $11.00 per hour and Robin be paid $10.00 per hour. Both
positions will be part-time.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to hire
Greg Koehler and Robin Honl as above. Motion carried with Alderpersons
Eddy and Johnson voting no.
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Mr. Peterson advised the Committee of programs the City is sponsoring as follows:
Youth Basketball
Northwest Youth Basketball League
Adult City League Basketball
Over 35 Basketball
Indoor Soccer
Youth Wrestling
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Steve
plans on getting certified as a Certified Professional in the Parks and
Recreation Field. The program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Parks and
Recreation Association.
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Eddy to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson
Danielson to approve the Public Safety Committee report of December 19,
2007. Motion carried.
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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of
Black River Falls on December 19, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. Alderpersons
Rahmlow, Onstad, Johnson, Olson and Mayor Hunter were present.
Alderperson Mathews was absent.
1. Fire Chief Steve Schreiber updated the Committee
on the status of the disposition of the 1960 Dodge pumper to be bid on
December 21, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. and the 1940 Oshkosh pumper.
2. Police Chief Don Gilberg reviewed his December
monthly report including budget, case load, current events and
personnel issues.
3. The Police Department has submitted several
recommendations to City Attorney Dan Diehn regarding issues with the
Municipal Code. A complete copy of those recommendations is available
at the City Police Department. Chief Gilberg will fine-tune the issues
with Mr. Diehn and report back to this Committee.
4. The Police Department requests that the Public
Safety Committee consider appointing a Fact Finding Committee with the
task of exploring the establishment of a Municipal Court for the City.
5. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by
Alderperson Rahmlow to recommend that Mayor Hunter appoint the Fact
Finding Committee as above. Motion carried.
6. Black River Emergency Medical Services Division Chief Brad Chown reviewed his December report.
7. It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by
Alderperson Olson to authorize Mr. Chown and Public Safety Committee
Chairperson Don Mathews to sell the 2001 Impala in the best interest of
the City. Motion carried.
8. The Committee discussed advancing the City’s EMS
service level of care to EMT-Intermediate Tech. A public meeting is
required. That meeting will be held on January 16, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
during the Public Safety meeting.
9. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by
Alderperson Onstad to authorize the public meeting to be held as above.
Motion carried.
10. The Tax Refund Intercept Program (TRIP) was
discussed. The program intercepts any tax refunds due to the debtor and
deducts the amount owed the City.
11. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by
Alderperson Rahmlow to enroll the City as a participant in the TRIP
program as above. Motion carried.
12. It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson
Olson to approve the Finance Committee report of January 2, 2008.
Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black
River Falls on January 2, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Eddy,
Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Austin were present.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to
approve the December 2007 general fund vouchers in the amount of
$395,092.29. Motion carried.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to
approve the November 2007 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to
approve the November 2007 revenues report. Motion carried.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to
approve the November 2007 expenditures report. Motion carried.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to
increase non-union salaries and wages by 2.5% effective January 1,
2008. Motion carried.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to
approve the 2008 contract between the City of Black River Falls and
Falls Taxi, Inc. Motion carried.
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It
was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to
purchase a Fellowes Powershred C-220C confetti-cut shredder for City
Hall at a cost of $545.57. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson
Rahmlow to place on file the Plan Commission report of December 27,
2007. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson
Johnson to place on file the Utility Commission report of November 26,
2007. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
The following have filed nomination papers for City offices to be elected April 1, 2008:
Ron Danielson Mayor
Brad Rahmlow 1st Ward Alderperson
Donald Mathews 2nd Ward Alderperson
Char Onstad 3rd Ward Alderperson
Pete
Olson 4th Ward Alderperson 1
year term
Jay
Eddy 4th Ward Alderperson 2
year term
Justin
Dougherty 4th Ward Alderperson 2 year
term
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It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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