Livingston 

VILLAGE OF LIVINGSTON

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY –AUGUST 12, 2014

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

Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Village President, Tom Brown.

Clerk Christianson verified the agenda was posted at the Village Post Office, Village Message Board and Village Office on 8/7/2014. Board member packets were delivered to all members on 8/7/2014.

Roll call attendance was taken: R. Haas-Yes, T. Brown-Yes, R. Walter-Yes, R. Gluege-Yes, D. France-Yes, K. Loeffelholz-Yes and K. Richards-arrived at 6:15pm. Also present Bart Nies, Ric Riniker (arrived at 7:30pm), Duane Jacobson, Kristi Loeffelholz, Heather McLean, Gary Stuckey and Clerk Christianson.

Motion made by Loeffelholz to approve July Minutes. France seconded. All in favor. Motion passed.

DELTA 3 ENGINEERING REPORT-Bart Nies

France made a motion to approve the pay request #4 for MZ construction in the amount of $112,208.88 for County Rd E. Loeffelholz seconded-Roll call vote: K. Loeffelholz-Yes, D. France-Yes, R. Haas-Yes, T. Brown-Yes, R. Walter-Yes and R. Gluege-Yes. Motion passed.

Bart updated the board on the construction for Cty Rd “E” and stated that Rule construction will plan on starting on the west end of Cty Rd “E” by the old school. Bart gave an update on the project on Cty Rd “E” in Iowa County and all has been going good. Bart discussed the Park Street sanitary sewer problem. After discussion Bart didn’t think it needed to be replaced but wanted the board to know his findings.

LIBRARY BOARD

Christina stated that there has not been a library meeting.

ASSESSOR/ZONING REPORT

Ric gave a brief report. He informed the board of the Audrey Fecht property and her court date from the citation that was issued to her. Ric and Duane agreed that no other citations would be issued to her until after the court date of August 18, 2014. Ric also gave the board information on the shed that is being built at the Linda Rundell property. He has met and talked with Corey Rundell numerous times to discuss what needs to be fixed as the building is 16 inches too high. Corey stated that he did re-measure it and he agreed that it was 16 inches too high. If not fixed by Aug 13, 2014 a citation will be issued. The board stated that Ric and Duane are to proceed as they saw fit.

POLICE REPORT

Officer Jacobson gave his report and handed out the incident report to board members. Duane received the antenna for the speed trailer and it did not work. He will keep working on getting something that will work. Discussion was had regarding tires in yards and warnings have been given out to some residents regarding the keeping of tires. Christina will check with other villages to see what they do with their old tires. Duane also discussed security cameras and where the best spots are to install them.

NEW BUSINESS

Brown made a motion for the LCIC and/or Rewey lucky stars and/or IG lions to purchase and continue with plans for improvements at the sports park. Heather McLean gave the board an update on purchasing equipment for game use and playground equipment for the sports field park with the money they raised from hosting ball tournaments and having fundraisers at the Livingston festival. All profit from the tournament events goes back into the park. In regards to equipment and possible land addition from Charlotte Jinkins and/or the Village, that was discussed years ago and Jean Slack has a copy of the map drawing regarding adding the land from Charlotte Jinkins that she will get to LCIC. Haas seconded. All in favor. Motion passed.

TREASURER REPORT

Motion made by Loeffelholz to approve August Treasurer’s report. Haas seconded. All in favor. Motion passed.

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

Bills presented are: JI Construction in the amount of $2,500.00 and LSB in the amount of $44,668.61 for general loan # 83098. Brown made a motion to accept the bills. Loeffelholz seconded. Roll call vote: K. Loeffelholz-Yes, D. France-Yes, R. Haas-Yes, T. Brown-Yes, R. Walter-Yes, K. Richards-Yes and R. Gluege-Yes Motion passed.

CLERKS REPORT

Christina discussed the dumpster at J’s Bar and will contact them regarding a pick up for every other week. J’s bar will have to call Faherty’s to set up as it would not be billed through the Village utility billing. Officer Jacobson and Attorney Brownlee, along with Christina have been working on updating the general ordinance fee and citation schedule.

OLD BUSINESS

Kimberly gave the board an update on Bell Park. She stated that she met with a new representative regarding placement of new equipment. Kimberly also discussed benches and possible donations for them and hopes to have something in place by spring of 2015.

PRESIDENTS REPORT

None

MAINTENANCE

Gary gave his report and stated that the underground construction has ended on Cty Rd “E”.

Gary informed the board of the water sampling and unsafe results and what was done to make water safe again and how we informed the residents.

France made a motion to approve the purchase of a new snowplow blade for truck. Gary discussed the pricing and options of repairing verses replacing. Loeffelholz seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. Utility Services Inc, contacted Gary regarding scheduling work for painting, disinfecting and washing inside and outside of water tower. They are due to come in on August 18, 2014 for work to be done, weather permitting. Gary is planning on installing a main line valve on the east side of the water tower on Woodward Ave, as there is not one there now. The Fence for the water tower alley way entrance was discussed and the corner location was found by Delta 3 Engineering. It was recommended by Village attorney and Officer Jacobson, that a chain fence be installed with no trespassing signs. Discussed the roof at the Bell Park shelter and it will cost approximately $1000.00 to repair and will be done yet this year.

Gluege made a motion to go into closed session at 8:00pm. Walter seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. Haas made a motion to go back into open session at 8:15pm. Richards seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. Brown made a motion to adjourn at 8:15pm. Haas seconded. All in favor. Motion passed.

Next Village Board meeting will be on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 7pm

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