Livingston 

VILLAGE OF LIVINGSTON

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY –NOVEMBER 12, 2013

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

Meeting called to order at 7:35pm by Tom Brown. 

Clerk Christianson verified the agenda was posted at theVillage Post Office, Village Message Board and Village Office on 11/07/2013.Board member packets were delivered to all members on 11/07/2013.

Those in attendance: Gluege-Yes, Walter-Yes, Loeffelholz-Yes,France-Yes and Haas-Yes, Brown-Yes, Richards-Absent.  Also present Greg Marsh, Tim Loeffelholz,Neil Millard, Ric Riniker, Gary Stuckey and clerk Christianson.  Bart Nies arrived at 7:55 pm. Dan Reuterarrived at 8:45pm.  

Loeffelholz questioned October minutes and wondered what wasdone regarding snow removal bids.  Garyinformed her that it was talked about but nothing had been decided and if thisis to be bid out it should be done in August or September and should be doneevery other year. Gary will get a copy of last year’s contract from JIConstruction and go over it with Jeremy. Motion made by Loeffelholz to approve October Minutes. France seconded.  All in favor. Motion passed.

ASSESSOR/ZONINGREPORT

Ric gave a brief report on the Variance request that wasdone earlier in the night and that the request for an accessory structure on avacant lot did not get approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Ric also stated that this is an empty lot andneeds to stay vacant until a principal structure is built.  It cannot be used for any storing of itemsuntil a principal structure is built.  Itis state law for a waiting period of 6 months to apply for the samevarience.  Corey Rundell and Audrey Fechtneed to remove this structure that they started building without the buildingpermit on this property which is located at Grace Addition lots 6 & 7,block 8 on parcel # 147-00181-0000.  Ricstated that people are usually given an ample amount of time to remove but willsend a letter or call them if it has not been started within 2-3 weeks. 

Ric informed the board that he attended the Department Of Revenueannual assessors meeting and stated that the computer program Iowa Countywanted us to use and had said it was the only one they will accept (Market Drive)was not mentioned at all at the conference.  Christina will keep in contact with him on theIowa County program and what he will need to use and or do so that we are notgoing to have problems in the future.

DELTA 3ENGINEERING REPORT-BART NEIS

Bart handed out copies of the Engineering contract for workon TIF 1 and TIF 2.  Brown made a motionto approve and accept the Engineering contract for TIF 1 and TIF 2 with Delta 3Engineering.  Haas seconded.  All in favor. Motion passed.

Bart updated the board on the TIF 1 district and discussed theoption of doing improvements within the TIF 1 district by September 28, 2014which is when the last expense can be incurred. This will be tabled until thenext meeting or will be on the agenda at the special meeting on Dec 2, 2013.

Bart also updated the board on County Road E project. TheVillage will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2014 at 6pm at theLivingston-Clifton Fire Department for all residents to be informed of what theconstruction plans consist of for County Rd Highway E and to answer anyquestions any residents may have. This will be published in the paper andposted at village office, message board and post office.  The village board will also hold a specialmeeting on December 2, 2013 to go over the plans for the construction on Cty RdHwy E.

Discussion was had on the Revenue Bond expense for the CtyRd Hwy E work and it will be looked into more by Bart and Christina. Possiblygo with the State Trust Fund Loan program. Bart said he will have more information at the December meeting.

LIBRARY BOARD

None

NEW BUSINESS

None

POLICE REPORT

Dan Reuter was available for any questions regarding policeservice as Ben was not available. We will be giving out warnings for the firstfew weeks regarding alternate side parking. There are no maps yet available forthe ATV trail however it is posted on Village route. There was brief discussionon any new break-ins as one board member is still getting questioned aboutthem. No new break-ins at this time and they are still ongoing investigations.

TREE REPORT

None

OLD BUSINESS  

Naming of the park by the old school was tabled until nextmonth.

Neil Millard and Tim Loeffelholz were present to discuss anyquestions the board had regarding the 2014 budget for the LCFD.  Discussion was had regarding the meetingtimes of Fire Board and who is all involved and how active the board is.

Motion made by France to approve Livingston-Clifton FireDepartment 2014 Budget.  Loeffelholzseconded.  All if favor.  Motion carried.

TREASURER REPORT

Motion made by Loeffelholz to approve October Treasurer’sreport. Gluege seconded. All in favor.  Motion passed.

Motion was made by Loeffelholz to approve clerk to transfermoney between bank accounts.  France seconded.  All in favor. Motion passed.

Bills presented are:  UtilityService Co in the amount of $8197.59 for quartly maintenance on water tower, JIConstruction in the amount of 2500.00 out of the sewer account and Delta 3Engineering in the amount of $10,911.00 ($5714.00 out of general for TIFrelated projects and $5197.00 out of general account for Cty Rd E project work).  Haas made a motion to accept the bills withthe exception of Utility Service Co. which will be tabled until nextmonth.  Gluege seconded.  All in favor. Motion passed

CLERKS REPORT

Motion made by France to approve and accept Resolution#2013-A90 for the General Budget and also to accept and approve of the water,sewer and library budgets for 2014. Loeffelholz seconded.  All Ifavor.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Brown to approve operator’s license forRobert Becker.  Haas seconded.  All in favor. Motion passed. 

PRESIDENT REPORT

Brown discussed possibly purchasing a skid steer to plow thenew sidewalk that will be put in on County Rd E this spring since it will be avillage sidewalk and will be highly used.

MAINTENANCE

Gary let the board know that he talked with Utility ServicesCorporation and servicing of our water tower. We will be getting a new representative and Gary will let us know whenthis happens.  Hydrants were flushedOctober 17th and sludge was hauled on the 28th.  Also on the 28th, a broken sewerforce main was repaired and reported to the DNR.  Crane Engineering did work on the clarifierOctober 30th.  B & M Techreturned and reinstalled the pumps in the lift stations.  One was rebuilt and one was brand new.  Two water meters stopped sending readings andwill be sent in for warranty work.  Fournew meters were ordered as we have none on hand.  Looked into the cost to move fire whistle atnoon time and the electrician would charge $200.00.  The board decided not to move thewhistle.  Pipe needs to be dug up as a residentwants to terminate utilities they are not using.  Gary needs to fix shutoff pipe as he isunable to get to it with the equipment he has and then this can be done.

France made a motion to adjourn at 9:20pm.  Gluege seconded.  All in favor. Motion passed.

Next Village Board meeting will be on Tuesday, December 10,2013 at 7pm.

DRAFT COPY UNTIL NEXT BOARD MEETING

Christina L. Christianson--Village of Livingston, Clerk/Treasurer