Livingston 

VILLAGE OF LIVINGSTON

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm by President Tom Brown. Meeting was held at the Village office.

Those in attendance: Brown - Yes, Haas - Yes, Walter - Yes, Richards - absent, Loeffelholz - absent, Gluege- Yes, France - Yes. Clerk Christianson was absent. Also present were Bart Neis, Gary Stuckey, Tim and

Kristy Loeffelholz, Ric Rinicker, Betty Schambow, Steve Jones, Phil and Missy Jinkins.

Motion was made by Gluege to make France acting Clerk in Christina’s absence. Brown seconded.    All in favor. Motion carried.

Acting Clerk France verified the agenda was posted at the Village Post Office, Village Message Board and

Village Office on 12-6-12. Board members packets were delivered to all members on 12-06-12.

Motion was made by Haas to approve November minutes. Gluege seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Delta 3 Engineering - Bart Neis

In regards to the CDBG-PF proposed infrastructure Improvements for C.T.H. ‘E’. . . . .

Motion was made by Haas to approve Resolution Adopting a Citizen Participation Plan (Resolution # 2012-5C). Gluege seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Gluege to approve Capital Improvements Plan. Walter seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Gluege to approve Submittal of Community Development Block Grant Application for Public Facilities - County Trunk ‘E’. Walter seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Haas to Authorize Resolution - CDBG-PF Application (Resolution #2012-6C). Brown seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Walter to Approve Statement of Assurances. Haas seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Brown to Approve Lobbying certificate. Gluege seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Haas to approve the Fair Housing Action by posting Fair Housing laws and to endorse fair housing for residents of the Village. Walter seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by France to accept the WI DNR ITA & PERF for the Sanitary Sewer System. Haas seconded.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Brown to accept the WI DNR ITA & PERF for the Water system. Gluege seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Assessor - Ric Rinicker

Dept of Revenue is implementing new changes as of January 1, 2013. New programs will be needed.

Images of all residences and plans will have to be computerized within two years. Rinicker is asking board for a budget of $1500 to cover costs for this requirement. He is currently researching software options for the Village. He also is waiting for plot plans for a house addition. Otherwise, he reports things are quiet.

Maintenance - Gary Stuckey

Phil and Missy Jinkins were present to report a water concern. Jinkins showed the board two water filters,

one from his refrigerator and one from another source that has a heavy amount of brown/rusty sediment.

Reports his washer has brown residue inside the tub and recently has had trouble with his water heater which was full of this sediment. Problem has grown more severe the last couple of years. Board realized Jinkins is not on a complete loop for a water resource. Regular flushing of hydrant next to his property has not helped. Board discussed different options. Gary Stuckey contacted a couple of sources to have themclean the pipe which is approximately 40 years old. Possibly would help. None of these sources will do anything until Spring 2013. Board did not want to wait until Spring 2013. Needs to be addressed now, since it is a water quality issue. Board finally recommended digging up where a pipe broke two years ago near Jinkins property. Possibly, a bad connection, seeping in dirt, or in fixing the pipe created another problem, etc. Gary Stuckey will try to find someone immediately to investigate this pipe.

Gary also reported the new Christmas lights are up and look great. Big Thank you to Tom Pinch and Tom Esser for their assistance in getting the lights wired along Hwy 80. Last sludge hall for 2012 has been completed.

Discussion was had regarding an inquiry of a cheese factory building in Livingston.

Tree Committee - none

Old Business

DNR safe drinking water Grant has been givin to the Village and is in the general fund at Livingston State Bank. Suggestion was made to put it towards the Well loan. Decision will be made soon

New Business

Motion was made by Haas to approve an Operators license for Timothy Woods. Gluege seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by France to hold Caucus at the January 8th meeting at 8 pm.

Brown seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Motion was made by Gluege to accept the treasurer’s report. Brown seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Haas to allow Clerk Christianson to transfer funds from LGIP to Livingston State Bank. Walter seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Police Report - Steve Jones

Steve has been patrolling streets and ensuring people are cooperating with alternate side parking. Attempted Break-in at a local Business recently. Still investigating.

Library Report - Betty Schambow

Lions club will have Santa Claus at the library on Dec. 15 from 11 am to 1 pm. Mary Sue Divine will be attending a workshop for the Library. The Library Board will be working on their annual report. Betty thanked the Board for their continued financial support.

Clerk Report - Tom Brown will report for Clerk Christianson

Christina is asking something be done in regards to the Village office door and the cold air. Tom Brown will address this issue. Also a new closer for the door was recommended. Christina purchased four hard drives to back-up the computer systems in the village office on a weekly basis. Christina saved the village $600 on the purchase of these hard drives. Tax bills were sent out.

President’s Report - none

Motion was made by Haas to go into close session at 8:00 pm. Gluege seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made to go back into Open session at 8:19 pm. France seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion made by Brown to give Village employees, Christina Christianson and Gary Stuckey a .50cent raise and Betty Schambow, Clem Wiegman and Steve Jones a .35 cent pay increase all effective 01-01-2013. France seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Brown to adjourn at 8:20 pm. Gluege seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Next village board meeting will be Tuesday, January 8th at 7pm. Caucus will be held at 8pm.

DRAFT COPY UNTIL NEXT BOARD MEETING

Deb France, Acting Clerk.