Village of Elmwood Board Meeting
January 8th, 2007
The January village board meeting was this past Monday evening.
All members of the board where present except, Mike Sand.
(note: this was the 14th meeting missed by Mr. Sand in two years of being on the board)
The village engineer, and the Argus reporter, Joanne Baier where present, as well as
Mr. & Mrs. Yaucht, Mike Burke, and Mr. & Mrs. Talford.
Public Input- Mr. Talford requested the board allow a committee meeting with the Police committee and he,
to go over some issues that are current.
Bob Rupakus, head of the committee, responded by stating, “after knowing what all the information is,
you may or may not be allowed the meeting.”
Bob Weix, another member of the committee, replied “ you want to call a committee Meeting ,
then you have to pay for it !”
Spring Election ballot placement. Bob W. decided not to re-run this spring. Sue Dzubay is re-running,
with Doug Claflin, Mike Burke, Dick Tiffany, and Rick Talford also running for one of three seats available. Kevin Kitchner also has decided not to re-run this spring, so Bill Stewart will be Running for president alone.
Woodman street contract -was next, with the Engineer stating “ Pember gave the
Best bid, He had contact with Joe Pember on a personal level and felt comfortable” A short discussion
Regarding the use of two different styles piping, with the board agreeing that the PVC was the best to
Be used. The project cost where expected to be near $222K, and He also was informing the board
of the possible 5% intingency add on costs. Bob Rupakus gave the motion to approve, with Pam Marson
giving a second to the motion.
Update on the Engineering projects- Kevin Kitchner asking how the Woodman Street Boring
had gone. The Engineer stated that they did find glass bottles, wood, and trash when they dug .
13-16’ of fill was found to be there as well. He then replied that they may bridge or they may have
to excavate the area. This could not be started before June 15th, 07” due to school operations.
ammonia limits -problem that has been experienced in Elmwood is still being researched.
They may have to go back to DNR and ask them to allow higher levels at certain times of the year.
Resolution 2007-01- $ 108,657.27 state trust fund loan application for TIF4
The board did a role call vote, and unanimously approved the loan request.
Tax refund Intercept Program. The board now has the ability to file any debt over $20 with the state dept.,
in the attempt to intercept any Lottery winnings, or refunds due. Jodi Pulk, the Village clerk stated,
“This is just another option I have” The motion was made by Bob R., and Seconded by Bob W.
Kevin Kitchner the stated “We’ll go after some money then”
Kevin Kitchner the stated “We’ll go after some money then”
(note: The Board did not post public notice of the program until, Feb. 21, 2007.
But, they did take tax refunds from citizens in January.)
Habitat for Humanity- lot approval was given on lot 2 of the old trailer court. Ellis Poquette,
a neighbor to this lot, will be doing the electrical work needed.
Comprehension Plan Committee- forming was next, with the board again placing it for upcoming board meetings. This was approved back in November to be done in Dec. meeting,
but Human Error caused it not to be dealt with.( when I called the clerk, and asked why the minutes where approved, yet they never stated anything in regards to the committee)
Now the board has decided not to form the committee until after the spring election.
The committee will be formed with 2 board members, 2 or 3 citizens,
The clerk, and the Engineer.
Committee and Board Reports- ( Parks’s committee) went over plans to create the signs for the parks.
more information was to be provided by Suzanne in Feb. There was no (Police Committee) meetings held,
The Library Committee met, and all is going well. The Nursing Home committee is struggling with the Insurance issues regarding the hail damages from this past summer. Mrs. Helmer had resigned, and a few more aides had been fired. Jodi P. then stated that she had contact with Schuler Ins. in Elmwood and Schlushler Ins. in Durand, and changed the Insurance policy to Durand that saved $13K in costs.
Payment of Bills, and Adjourning was all that was left. The meeting was done, and only took 36 minutes.
Reported by Rick A. Talford
