Livingston 

VILLAGE OF LIVINGSTON

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY – AUGUST 14, 2012

HELD AT VILLAGEHALL-220 W. BARBER AVE, LIVINGSTON, WI 53554

Meeting called to order at 7pm by President Tom Brown.   

Those in attendance: Brown- Yes, Gluege- Yes, Walter - Yes,France -Yes, Loeffelholz –Yes, Haas- Yes and Richards- Yes.  Also present were Bart Neis, Ric Riniker, GaryStuckey and Pastor Greg Marsh. 

Clerk Christianson verified the agenda was posted at theVillage Post Office, Village Message Board and Village Office on 8/03/12. Boardmember packets were delivered to all members on 8/03/2012.

Motion made by Loeffelholz to approve July Minutes. Gluegeseconded.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Motion made by Gluege to approve July Treasurer’s report.Loeffelholz seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Haas to approve clerk to transfer moneybetween bank accounts. Richards seconded. All in favor.  Motion carried

Delta 3Engineering-Bart Nies

Bart gave an update on what is being worked on with the SafeDrinking water Grant.  Bart stated thatthe Village has been approved by the DNR for the Grant monies from the SafeDrinking Water Grant for the Well #2 project. Loeffelholz made a motion to approve change orders on payments datedback to 2009, 2010 and 2011 in order to submit to DNR along with Davis Baconappendix F.  Richards seconded.  All in favor. Motion carried.  

Richards made a motion to amend the contract that theVillage had with Delta 3 Engineering two years ago for the Well #2project.  Gluege seconded.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Loeffelholz made a motion to approve the amended contractwith Delta 3 Engineering.  Gluegeseconded.  All in favor.  Motion carried. 

Bart also let the board know of road construction that will takeplace on County Highway E that runs through Livingston.  He stated that he had heard Grant County isplanning on milling and then repaving sometime July –Aug 2013.  Possible curb and gutter work that may bedone by the Village was discussed and what grant money is available and whattime frame it needs to be done by.   Bartindicated he will run some numbers and have more information at the next boardmeeting in September.

ASSESSOR/ZONINGREPORT

Ric Riniker gave a short report on Livingston Co-op Oil andtheir plans on moving equipment up to the location off Hwy 80 and BarberStreet.  Ric gave his recommendation tothe planning and zoning committee and Livingston Co-op Oil Co.  The zoning permit and building permit hasbeen approved by the Planning and zoning committee and the permits will beissued by the Clerk.  It is noted that byJuly 4, 2013 there is to be two (2) inches of blacktop in the area of parkingand driveway at the location for the Livingston Co-op Oil.  Clerk Christianson will make up paperwork forSteve Barth to sign as he has agreed to this.

Ric indicated that he has talked with Rod Allen on apossible new home on a sub standard lot. He has not heard anything back from Allen.  Clerk Christianson also noted she has notheard anything from Mr. Allen either.

LIBRARY BOARD

Clerk Christianson gave a brief report for the Library.  They had their meeting July 24, 2012.  Haas discussed with the board how the librarypays for the vacation/sick time for Betty to take each year.  Haas will talk with Jean Slack and make surethe money gets taken out of the investment fund for the Library and paid to theGeneral Account for the Village to reimburse the expense on payroll.  Haas has always taken care of this as he wason the library board and now is not.  Itwas also discussed of more hours for the Library to be open.  Clerk Christianson will talk with Betty tosee what her preferences are and let the board know at the September meeting. 

OLD BUSINESS

It was discussed that a park and recreation committee needsto hold a meeting to decide park signage and the rules of the park system.  The group will let the clerk know when thiswill take place as the meeting will need to be posted.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion made by Loeffelholz to appoint Greg Marsh to fill avacant spot of the planning and zoning committee.  Haas seconded.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion made by Brown to appoint Jim Zimmer as a fill in onplanning and zoning committee.  Gluegeseconded.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

It was decided that there will be a public meeting August20, 2012 at 6pm for discussion on resident information to be relayed toresidents and new residents moving into community.  Clerk Christianson will post the agenda.

TREASURER REPORT

Loeffelholz made a motion to approve bills presented whichare, Municipal Well and Pump for $6400.00, Scott Construction  for $7827.00and Utility Service Co. $8197.59.  Walterseconded.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE

Gary gave a maintenance report on the water tower and indicatedthat it is going smoothly.  The watertower should be in use by the end of August. New homes Kohlenberg and Sedbrook have been connected to sewer andwater.  Seal Coating has been done andlooks good.  Gary has been working onStop sign faces.  There was discussion onthe new concession stand and when the vent hood can be installed.  Culvert has been replaced by Joanne Marshallhome.

PRESIDENT REPORT

Brown indicated that Budget and finance needs to hold ameeting as well as Wage and personnel. They are to let Clerk Christianson know when they will be meeting so shecan post an agenda.  

POLICE REPORT

None

TREE REPORT

None

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Motion by Loeffelholz to go into closed session at 8:15pmpertaining to wage and personnel.  Gluegeseconded.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Motion made by Gluege to go to open session at 9pm.  Haas seconded.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Brown made a motion to rescind the $700.00 cap on HealthInsurance Premium reimbursement and raise it to $800.00 effect August 14,2012.  France seconded.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Haas and Stuckey indicated they will not be at the SeptemberVillage Board meeting.

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Motion by Gluege to adjourn at 9:10 pm. Loeffelholzseconded.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

 Next village boardmeeting will on Tuesday September 11, 2012 at 7pm.

DRAFT COPY UNTIL NEXT BOARD MEETING

Christina L. Christianson

Village of Livingston, Clerk/Treasurer