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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on July 1, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow, Olson and J. Eddy were present. Alderperson Onstad was absent. Mayor Danielson presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the June 3, 2008 Council meeting. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor Danielson opened the public information meeting on the proposed City Administrator position. There was no one in attendance who wished to speak.
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Jim Murray, CPA from Virchow Krause and Company, reviewed the City’s 2007 audit report and report on internal control.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the Public Works Committee report of June 18, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Works Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on June 18, 2008 at 6:40 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Johnson, Olson and J. Eddy were present. Alderperson Rahmlow was absent.
Street Superintendent Todd Gomer reported a break-in at the City Shop on May 26, 2008. Several items were taken and an insurance claim has been filed.
A local multi-family property owner requested that the City collect garbage from the senior citizens living there so they didn’t have to use the dumpster which can be difficult for them. The current policy of the City is to collect garbage and recyclables from residential buildings of up to 4 units. Collection from larger units would add substantially to the costs of both collection and disposal.
It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to maintain the current City policy on garbage collection as above. Motion carried.
Mr. Gomer updated the Committee on other projects in his department.
All street signs will need to meet a retro-reflectability standard by 2015. All current street signs are being ordered based on this new standard.
It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to purchase 4 grader tires at a cost of approximately $2,400. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the Public Safety Committee report of June 18, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on June 18, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Mathews, R. Eddy and Olson were present. Alderperson Rahmlow was absent.
1.Alderperson Mathews acted as chairperson in the absence of Chairperson Rahmlow.
2.Police Chief Don Gilberg presented his June 2008 report including budget, caseload, current events and personnel.
3.The request from several individuals living along the Black River to enforce a no-wake zone from the Black River Dam to the I-94 bridge which is approximately the City Limits had been referred to this Committee. Chief Gilberg reviewed the City Municipal Code which requires no-wake on the Black River from 7:00 PM to 10:00 AM and no-wake within 100’ of the shore, boats or docks at other times. However, the City does not have a boat which would be needed to enforce the City Code. The State has specific regulations for this area also which are enforced by the DNR.
4.All persons in attendance were allowed to speak. It was decided that the City would install a sign at the Municipal Boat Landing requesting operators of all types of watercraft to respect private property including shoreline, docks and boats. The Committee also recommended that the City repeal its own Municipal Code Sections concerning the Black River and adopt the State Code which is already a part of the Municipal Code.
5.Fire Chief Steve Schreiber reviewed his June 2008 report. It is available at City Hall.
6.The Committee discussed the backflow prevention requirement for the Fire Hall. The repairs will cost several thousand dollars but can be put off until 2009 for budget purposes.
7.The City Fire Department will send 1 unit to area parades that request their attendance. Volunteers man these units.
8.The Chief requested that the City eliminate the Municipal Code Section that allows burning of leaves, trash or rubbish within the City Limits with the permission of the Chief.
9.It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Olson to recommend amending the Code as above.
10.It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the Recreation and Development Committee report of June 18, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Recreation and Development Committee of the City of Black River Falls met at City Hall on June 18, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. Alderpersons Johnson, Onstad, Mathews, R. Eddy and J. Eddy were present.
Parks and Recreation Director Steve Peterson reviewed the proposed Lunda Community Center summer programs developed by LCC Coordinator Amanda Spangler. There are many programs planned including 5-sport camp, discover scuba, fun camp, snorkeling, dry-land hockey camp, kayaking at Wazee and intro to water polo.
The Hoffman Aquatic Center is open and waiting for warmer weather.
The Parks and Recreation Department is again selling discounted tickets to several Wisconsin Dells attractions.
The lease of the old girl scout cabin on South Seventh Street was discussed. The Black River Area Youth Camping Council no longer wants to be involved. The Jackson County Health and Human Services Department is interested in leasing the building for its Programming for Seniors. They have proposed a lease agreement similar to the former lease.
It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to approve the lease as presented subject to the review of City Attorney Dan Diehn.
It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to allow the adult kickball teams participating in the Festival in the Park to camp out at the Fair Park as in the past. There have been no problems.
It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the Finance Committee report of July 1, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on July 1, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons R. Eddy, Austin, Rahmlow and Olson were present. Alderperson Onstad was absent.
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the June 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $320,622.69. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the May 2008 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the May 2008 revenues report. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the May 2008 expense report. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the Class B beer and liquor license applications as submitted by Molly’s Bar & Grill, LLC for 44 Main Street and by Patrick Murphy for Dimensions at 115 and 119 Main Street contingent on a doorway being constructed between this building and 123 Main Street. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the applications for temporary Class “B”/ “Class B” retailer’s licenses as follows:
BRF Lions Club July 5, 2008 Lunda Community Park
Jackson County Tavern League July 30-Aug 3, 2008 Fair Park
BRF FFA Alumni July 12, 2008 Fair Park
Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to place on file the Committee as a Whole report of June 18, 2008. Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
The Council discussed the options of either a charter ordinance or referendum to create the proposed City Administrator position.
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It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to recommend a charter ordinance be adopted to eliminate the City elected offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer and to create the office of City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2008-7, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A 6-YEAR PLAN FOR THE BLACK RIVER FALLS AREA AIRPORT was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adopt Resolution 2008-7. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-7
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A 6-YEAR PLAN FOR THE BLACK RIVER FALLS AREA AIRPORT
RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Black River Falls that the attached list of proposed improvements are in the best interest of the Black River Falls Area Airport; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes require a Statement of Project Intentions from airport owners contemplating federal and/or state aid within the next six years; and
WHEREAS, this Six Year Statement of project Intentions is used by the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics for planning and budgeting purposes and is not a petition for federal and/or state aid; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this governing body contemplates requesting federal and/or state aid for the projects listed on the attached schedule of airport improvements.
Resolution introduced by
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Bradley Rahmlow
Alderperson Ward I
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Jay Eddy
Alderperson Ward 4
CERTIFICATION
I, William Arndt, Clerk of the City of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, do hereby certify that the forgoing is a correct copy of a Resolution introduced at a Common Council meeting on July 1, 2008, adopted by a majority vote, and recorded in the minutes of said meeting.
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William Arndt, City Clerk
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The Council was advised of a lawsuit filed by Chase Home Finance LLC v. Michelle L. Tennant and the City of Black River Falls. The matter has been turned over to City Attorney Dan Diehn.
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Mayor Danielson appointed Alderperson Rahmlow to the City’s CDBG Housing Committee.
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to approve Mayor Danielson’s appointment as above. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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