Police and Personnel Committee meeting 4-24-07

Police and Personnel Committee meeting

4-24-07 @ 5:00 PM

Village Hall Boardroom

Present- Bill Stewart, Bob Rupakus, Sue Dzubay, Doug Claflin

The meeting was listed for closed session to cover a personnel review.

The meeting started at 5:10 PM due to the late start of the first meeting. The start of this meeting should have been open session with the announcement of a quorum or not being present, then the meeting could go into closed session. The committee's continue to start their meeting incorrectly, and have been listing a quorum may be present. This is not proper as to the open meeting laws of wisconsin. The information stated also is not sufficient, with it stating a police and Personnel committee meeting, there is no such committee. The listing of a personnel review is not explaining the needs for a closed session either. These areas are the reason I have been keeping up on these closed meetings. The open meeting laws need to be studied by every committee member, so there is no issues of the community not being informed the right way.

A quorum of the board may be present also was listed on the notice.

It is unknown how long the meeting lasted, I did not stay around to see, due to they called the police the last closed meeting and created a scene that was not proper. 4-19-07 personnel and finance meeting can be viewed for more information on that issue.

Personnel and Finance Committee 4-24-07

Personnel and Finance Committee meeting

4-24-07 @ 4:45 PM

village hall boardroom

Present- Sue Dzubay, Bob Rupakus, Doug Claflin, Bill Stewart,Susanne Peeples,

Jodi Pulk (in & out), and R & K Talford

note- the meeting started late, due to Bob Rupakus showing up late.

The meeting was held to discuss the change in bids by the companies involved with the methane testing at the old landfill site, located at Woodman St. (former location of the Trailer Court)

After recieving the initial bids, they where changed , due to the needs for finding the exact location of the landfill site.American Engineering was the bid that was accepted, even though they where not the lowest bid. The other companies did not have the proper testings listed in there bids.

A short discussion was also held in regards to Partridge Ave. work for next year. The sum of $390,000.00 worth of work is planned. Susanne Peeples gave the board information on a Public Facility Funds program, that would assist with $60,000.00 of grant money, but the money would have to be used towards low to moderate income area of the community. Bob Rupakus questioned why they should not just apply, and if they felt like it, they could deny the grants later. The other members explained to him, that is frowned upon, and would not be in the best interest of the board or community.

Rick and Kris Talford asked the committee if those funds could be used in the Park areas for street and water to those areas. Bill and Susanne both stated that it was a good thought, but the Parks would not fall under the program. The area most able to be helped would be residential .The meeting then ended, with Bill Stewart signing off a couple papers for Susanne to do some preliminary checking on the grants. The meeting lasted only 15-20 minutes.

Parks Committee Meeting 4-21-07

Parks Committee Meeting

4-21-2007 @ 9 AM

Village Hall Auditorium

(meeting held in the boardroom)

Present- Pam Marson, Sue Dzubay, Neil Boltic, Rick Talford

and Mike Sand was 20 min. late or so.

Agenda-

Park Signs Design

Adjourn

A discussion of the Park signs that where needed as well as some directional signs to the parks. Some Banners for the Downtown area where also discussed. Neil Boltic came to the meeting with a few different sign designs and plenty of information on the different options the committee had. He had vinyl covering plywood signs, and also the same design using aluminum. These signs had an edge cap trim to weatherize them. He stated the cost for the different designs where all pretty equal. He also showed an open cell polyfoam sign. The Polyfoam is a material commonly used in making surf boards. The Foam Board cost was approx. $70-75 per sq. ft.

The banners he spoke of, where at a cost of $8.00 per sq. ft. in which both sides where printed. These where approx. 6' in length, and looked very nice. Neil stated that the ADA has a standard that signs must be at least 7' above the sidewalks. He stated that Hudson created their own policy that the signs must be at least 8'6" above the sidewalks to stop damages from being done to them.

He also showed a corrugated plastic core sign, that could be used for the Rules signs. This was at a cost of $20-22.00 per sq. ft. He also had a Dibond material, that is practically indestructible. The cost per sq. ft. was $30.00

He brought some PVC material to be used for lettering on the bathrooms, which could be connected directly to the building with an adhesive or silicone. The cost for this was very minimal he added.

The informational signs could be made for approx. $50-70.00 per sign. He added that all these signs could be color coded, to help direct people to there destinations.

He also showed everyone a design with large letters and backlighting that showed a halo style lighting when lit. The cost of this was a little higher right now, due to how new the sign designs are. He added the cost of redwood and cedar are pretty high at this time. The committee agreed to have him do a little plan, and come in for the Village meeting in May, to give another presentation to them. They also asked if he could bring a sign or two for that meeting. He agreed, and the meeting came to an end. The meeting lasted approx. 1 1/2 hrs.

Public Works Committee Meeting 4-16-07

Public Works Committee Meeting

April 16, 2007

5:30 PM @ Village Hall

(Meeting held in the Board Room)

Present- Mike Burke, Jake Sailor, Jamie Reitz, Angela Popenhaugen,

Rick & Kris Talford, Mike Sand came 20 min. late

Absent from Meeting- Doug Claflin

Agenda-

Upper Woodman Project

Schoeder Senior Housing Project

Lower Woodman Project

Wastewater Treatment Update

The meeting could not start officially due to the lack of committee members, and the head of the committee was not present. Jodi Pulk sat on the phone and tried to get ahold of the members to get to the meeting. It was stated that there had been a meeting in the am with Pember Excavating over some of the project issues.

Some of the information was gone over with the people that where present, instead of just sitting there staring at one another, until the committee head was present.

Upper Woodman Plans-

The road will be a twenty foot street, with curb and gutter. The area near the manhole may be left without a curb, so parking may be accomplished there.An alternate bid will be needed for that project, and the cost could be an additional $5 to 10,000.00.

The Landfill area needs to be marked out properly for the DNR . They want to see the horizontal limits of the actual area that is a landfill. Then the Methane Gas tests can be done. They want 2 tests on the east side, and 1 one the west side. Pat Collins stated that he wants to be present at the time of the tests.

Senior Housing

A formal review on the housing was looked at. We looked at the utility needs, and came up with some recommendations. Angela stated that she was going through the comprehensive plan from 2002, and was looking at wether the water needs where going to be met. A need for looping the water lines for the project will be needed, and the costs will be at the land owners cost. Phase 1 of the plan is for the building, and phase 2 will be for loting out the land. This information will go to the board for their approval. A new hydrant will be needed, as well as a second one closer to the building may be required. They will also have to follow DNR restrictions for the drainage. They may need 2 ponds to do the job needed. They are not surprised that they are going to have this added costs. The cult a sac needs are a possible problem as well. DOT will not allow another access in the area. They have only a private driveway, not a public access drive. The driveway has ditches now, and the village has mandated all street replacements to have curb and gutter. The DNR wants ditches, and the village wants curb and gutter. The area could be considered rural, and then allowed to be left as ditches. This will need to go back to the board for more conversation.

Lower Woodman Project

Scott Ward and Jake Sailor met today. a pre-construction meeting was held this morning, and a storm water proposal along Winter Ave. was looked into. There must be an open ditch along the frontage. A natural barrier with green space and the ability for infiltration are required. These where items that where not covered properly the first time, Mr. Sailor stated. We have alot of green coverage, and have made sure to have additional green space all around. Now they want to dig out the culvert, and move it back. Then slope to a 4 to 1 pitch. this will create a loss of parking lot space in the amount of 800 to 1000 sq. ft. This is all in the right of way area. Sailor stated the ditch was not a concern to him. Mike Burke stated they would most likely need a permit for the changes. Sailor added that Feiler & Thompsons where having their problems due to full frontage access to hwy 72. DOT does not want this to be that accessible. The repair cost for this change is over $7,000.00 The man that has worked with this plan already is in Madison, and was a contact through Sheila Harsdorf. He should be contacted again to get through these issues easier.

There is a triangle piece of property needed for the turn lane needed onto Woodman. Scott Ward has been working with Evanson's. They would be removing all the Pines along 72, and maybe replacing them with some smaller spruces. They will also fill the ditch to force the drainage away from there property. Scott also agreed to remove some timbers from their garden area. These improvements would be in exchange for the property needed. The owner is looking at the loss of land, and would like to be compensated for that. They would also be removing a retaining wall from in the back yard. Mike Sand asked if there was a reason that they would be forced to replace the trees, and he was told no, they are all in the right of way. The committee decided that a formal letter should be prepared and sent to the owner. They have been verbally told of the offer, and now we need to make it formal. The timeline is getting shorter, and they can be informed of that as well. The next board meeting is May 14th.

Wastewater Testing Update

Jamie Rietz explained the process for testing the wastewater for the Temp. and PH level of the water in the stream. The DNR has a renewal every 4 years, and has come up with something new every time. First it was Phosphorous, then it was copper, and now it is ammonia. We need to take weekly test to check the levels. He stated that they have not even explained how this effects the stream, or what we need to actually do.

A question regarding the ability for the treatment plant to keep up with the growth of the village was asked, and Jamie stated that the village was at 60-65% capacity. The additional homes in the Nelson Dev. and the Assisted Living Home and possible additional homes in the lots being created there, may bring them close to the maximum level they can operate at.

meeting ended at 6:45 PM

Personnel and Finance Committee meeting 4-19-07

Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting

April 19, 2007 @ 1 PM

Village Auditorium Hall

The Elmwood Personnel and Finance Committee held a meeting at 1 pm on the 19th. Kris went down and the doors where locked to the hall. She went into the office, and Jodi came in, and asked her what she wanted. She asked Why the meeting was closed, and Jodi stated "It's a personnel issue". Kris got a copy of the meeting agenda and left. She came home at 1:05 PM, and told me the news. I called the Village office at 1:10 PM, and Vicki answered the phone. I asked her who all was in the meeting, and she responded I don’t know I suppose the Committee. I asked if she could go look for me, and let me know who was actually there. She stated no. I asked her what the meeting was for and she stated, Personnel I guess. I told her that I would come down and wait for the meeting to end, so I could see who all was in the meeting then. I got there about 1:15 PM. I looked into the village office, and noticed the meeting was not in there, but Vicki was sitting there, so I asked again if she knew who was attending the meeting, and she said nope. I went out and around the corner, and looked into the hall through the door glass. I seen Mike Burke, Pam Marson, Jodi Pulk, Sue Dzubay, Bob Rupakus, and I could not see enough to know if anyone else was present. I then walked back by the entry door to the auditorium, and knelt down by the wall, and was going to wait. I spoke with Barry Shrag, who came in and out, as well as a couple elderly folks that came in. At 1:50 PM Jodi left the meeting, and I believe she went into the office. The scanner for the police dept. was on, and plenty loud for everyone in the hall to hear it. A call for a county squad car was requested to the village hall, for a subject trying to ease drop on a closed meeting. Vicki was stated to be the caller. Jodi then left a second time and returned, just for a second phone call to the sheriff dept. to state the individual was Rick Talford, and they wanted to know if there where any restraining orders valid against him. I then poked my head into the office and told Vicki that was not needed. She knew I only wanted to know who all was in the meeting. The meeting never opened into an open session, the reason for the closed meeting was not clear, just stating it was a personnel issue, for a personnel meeting. They also had a quorum of the board present. Jodi left the meeting again, this time to turn the scanner in the PD down. She entered through the back door, and never even turned the lights on. At 2:10 PM the first of 4 County Sheriff Squad Cars appeared. After a short discussion, the officer asked if I would step outside, so they would shut up. At this time Bob Rupakus came into the lobby, after unlocking the hall door. He acted like he had no clue what was going on, and the officer sent him back into the room immediately. I told the officer that I would go home if she would verify who all was in the meeting, being they where denying the information to me. I explained the open meeting rules and how they where not following the proper procedure's. She stated that I did absolutely nothing wrong, and she felt the Village was wasting the time of the county officers. She did have me fill out a statement form. She was not happy that she had to ask me to leave a public building and said I had every right to why I was there. These actions by this board need to stop now. They attempted to humiliate me, when I was outside with 4 Squads, and at 2 PM this little town is busy. The town reporter for the Argus seen it all. Many businessman for downtown seen it as well. They all have their own story to tell now. I did absolutely nothing wrong, and they created one hell of a scene. Jodi Pulk and Bob Rupakus.

update- 4-26-07

I rec'd a copy of the police report filed by the village board, and Bob Rupakus gave false information, stating I was standing against the doorway, with my ear pressed to the glass, trying to listen to the meeting. Bob Rupakus was sitting to the far left in the room, and had no view of where I was standing by the front entry doors. He made a false report, and only he made a statement for all of the people that where in the room. This proves he did not want the others to tell a different story. The case is still under investigation, due to charges of filing a false report have been requested.I have called and left messages with Sheriff Nancy Hove, and am waiting her reply. The Village also called the county police dept. under false pretences and should be charged for the 4 squads that where sent to Elmwood. The only 2 people that had a clear view of me, during the 40 minutes I stood there, where Jodi Pulk, the clerk and Mike Burke a new trustee, that refused to speak to me since the meeting, stating he cannot do anything unless the board allows him to, even if it means lying for them against a 22 year friendship he has had with me. This means he will not speak to the police either, without the boards permission. I do not feel the village board has any rights in withholding information. This again is illegal. It is called "Obstruction of Justice"

4-28-07

Today I rec'd 2 citations by Chief Adam Meyers The citations where for disorderly Conduct "disturbing a meeting" in which I never made noises or interfered with the meeting by knocking on doors, or sticking my head in. I simply sat 15-20 feet away from the entry to the room they where in, and waited for the meeting to end. note- this was in a public building entrance. The 2nd was for disorderly conduct "making hand gestures" the members state I was making hand gestures at myself,note--this was stated by Jodi Pulk, the clerk, yet she did not write a statement. in which that was something that bothered them also. I did neither of these, and the county police seen nothing wrong with me waiting, yet again like 1 year ago, when the clerk had Chief Rockwell write a harassing phone calls citation, this occurs again without any merit. The head of the committee Bob Rupakus had no view of me, yet he was the only one to write a statement. There is a serious problem in Elmwood, and it begins at the board. He told the officer that he would write the only statement for 5 people. I gave a full minute by minute account of what I was doing, yet they did not, and a man that could not see me, was the only statement writer. June 11th is the court case, and anyone that would like to share there opinions on Elmwood's board can come on in. The last frivolous harassment filed, never made it to court. one other note would be this, The citations where wrote out and mailed on the 27th, yet on the citation the officer wrote the date as April 25th for citation date. The incident took place on the 19th. This again shows how the officer cannot put together all the information properly. no information should be different, but with Elmwood PD, there is usually discrepancies in the reports. I can verify that 100% with the reports I have.

Update 5-1-07

I spoke with the Sheriff Hove of Pierce Co. and as to what I was told by her, the Co. has no control over anything that happens in Elmwood. This means that the violations by law enforcement and the board are under their own control, only to answer to the State for what they do. Elmwood Chief was also spoken to yesterday, and refuses to give any information as to who filed the complaint in which he wrote the citations for. He did give me a case number, and stated when all documents are gotten together, I could get a copy of the report. This is no doubt Bob Rupakus, being he would not allow the other members in the meeting to write statements, we all know how he works. He had these sent to me, after he left state again for his Polaris Defense meetings. So, all in all, the Elmwood PD wrote out a second police report for the same incident that was already done by the County Sheriff Dept. This shows how crooked the system can get. The County had 4 officers here, without the Elmwood Cop, and when Bob Rupakus found out nothing was being done by the County, he again had the Elmwood Cop make another case and write citations.

Update 5-2-07

More proof that this is falsely being forced. This weeks newspaper release for the Elmwood Police Dept. The citations where dated the 25th, yet not mailed until the 27th. The Report release shows no activity at all. The information released by Chief Meyers has no citations being issued for the 25th, or 27th. , yet it is the report through the 28th of April. These are the bullying tactics that have been used in Elmwood by the Board members for the past four to five years that I have been aware of. The Chief is nothing more than a stepping stone for the boards use. They want someone to receive a citation, the chief simply writes it out. There are clear violations of law in our Village that go undealt with , due to the name of the individual, and there standing in the community. This is not by the law, but by the boards choice. Many reports that have been turned into the Police Dept. have been ignored, and Chief Meyers is very responsible for ignoring them.

Update- 5-6-07

I have now been served a temporary restraining order by the pierce county sheriff dept. stating no contact with board members or village clerks. I have a hearing date of Friday 11th at 10 am for anyone who would like to come and watch our legal system in action against a citizen that has worked to make sure the quality of life is equal for everyone involved. they now are attempting to take away more of my civil rights. I never disrupted their meeting, they allege I pushed my ear against the glass to hear them, yet never stated this in the police report provided by Bob Rupakus to the county sheriff dept. The only complaint in the case filing for the county was that they believed I was attempting to listen in on a closed meeting. nor did they mention this gun to the head motion stated. The county deputy said I did no wrong, and that was not good enough for Bob Rupakus. The reports made out nearly 1 week later, now with all members stories together, have included this information. There is a serious problem when they try to withhold information, then try to prosecute the person asking. I will continue to be a avid advocate to the citizens rights and continue to attend the public meetings that are every ones civil rights to do. I will also keep this updated as long as they don't try and take that right away also.

update 5-13-07

As to the Hearing, the village of Elmwood failed to get a restraining order placed against me. The clerk however did a cry scene, and without anyone verifying her statements of a hand gesture being made, was given a four year order against me. A restraining order is suppose to be for when someone continuously is harassing someone. This case had a one time incident, that never got verified, yet a bias commissioner again placed an order against me. Since the Board stated they would get rid of my family and business in three years in March 2004, my wife and I have not missed a meeting. I immediately. asked for a copy of the audio transcript the following day, and when the Board President Bill Stewart found out, they raised the fees for the transcripts. The clerk denies being around when this happened, yet stated in court she has been employed since March 2003. I still have the citations to fight in June, but I am ready for that as well. I also want everyone that reads this to be very cautious when dealing with our board and Chief. The law is not always followed, as the chief stated he audio records people without their knowledge.

Update 5-17-07

I found out today that the order that was given by Julia Gehring has been appealed by the Village Attorney, due to he was not happy the commissioner would not give an order to the Village to restrain me from the Village meetings and Village Hall. This was there attempt, and the commissioner did not allow it. Loberg was furious and stated he objected to the commissioners ruling. More to come I guess.

Update 5-23-07

I purchased the Pierce County Herald today after I was contacted by Jason Schulte of the Paper. He not only posted wrong information, but never even looked into the case documents to verify any of the claim. The commissioners ruling was that I do not contact Jodi Pulk at her home, nor do I say hello even to her in Public. as to Mike Burke statements, they do not agree with Pulks, he never stated he eye witnessed any gestures, in his statement he wrote.I never once placed my face near the glass to hear anything stated in the room, nor was I ever appointed to the board of appeals in 04-05, these are all false statements written in the article by Jason. I spoke with Mr. Schulte on 5-22-07, and he left a large amount of the information I stated to him, out of his writing. The majority of the story was copied from a written statement by Jodi Pulk, and most of it, was unverified in the courtroom. She did however, play a good role in crying for the judge at the right time, until she noticed certain individuals laughing at her, then she quit immediately. I was unable to cry for commissioner Gehring, but I did tell her what happened, and the only question by the attorney was, why did I give him copies of my defense papers. The truth is the truth, no matter who you give it to. The way to start and stop something like that, shows just how false the story was. This has been nothing more than an attempt to get rid of me from the boardroom. They clearly made the statement in march 2004, they would get rid of my family and business within 3 years, and they have still been trying, using a corrupt attorney they have. This information is on audio tape, and I do have a copy for anyone who would like to hear it. Their own voices stating the conspiracy to get rid of a family from their town, as they say it.

update 6-3-07

Jodi Pulk has filed more papers to the commissioner stating she is scared for her life. She has been walking all around town, with many citizens witnessing this, as well as biking. She claims that I am violating the order, by entering the village office, yet there are no restrictions against me going to the office to deal with Vicki Lehman over village issues. The Chief filed a false police report against me, case # 07-00230 claiming violations of the order, and the DA told him directly that I did not violate the order, and he could not arrest me. I rec'd the information from the Village Attorney, the chief had no clue I would get the information. He falsified the report, and listed the village employees as complainants, in which they never where spoken to. The crimes continue, but they are not being committed by me. There is an appeal on the judges bench, and we will have to wait for his decision.

Update 6-11-07

The Hearing for the 2 citations was today at 8:45 am. I did not attend, but I did fax a plea of not guilty, as a request to have the charges thrown out. The court has used the 2 citations agasint me already in the restraining order, as well as they used a case from last summer, that was thrown out of court. So in another way of putting it, I have been charged with a restraining order, by the courts using 3 cases that have never been charged agasint me. The appeal has been accepted by Judge Wing, and Commissioner Julias Gehring is still after me. She has scheduled the pre-hearing conferance for June 26th, at 2 pm. I do not understand why they continue to place me in front of her, even when I have filed for change of Judge before, due to her bias actions towards me. I continue to have to fight with her, and the attorneys way of justice, when it proves to be agasint my rights on a regular basis.

2006 Elmwood Village Board Notes

January 9, 2006
Agenda-
Elmwood police committee meeting
present- Kevin Kitchner, Bob W., Bob R., Mark F., John and Jodell Marson, Delorse R.,
Donna L., Elizebeth D., Talford family, and towm attorney Loberg
6:25 pm arived for a 6:30 meeting, and they where well into meeting already, while entering
the meeting room, they where passing a excessive complaint policy. Committee Head Bob R.
then continued the meeting, The taser policy was created for the use of the equipment for
officer personnel only, once certified. The chief used Menasha and Dunn Co. as a guideline.
Attorney Loberg then appeared. Bob R. stated, "there's a change in our strategy" The policy
you wrote, we can't have it annomocity based, and we'll have this hand delivered to them.
This was passed by the committee, and we'll just keep it at the police committee level. A new
add on to the disorderly conduct ordinance, 2-11-8 subsection A, paragraph 6 will read-- phone
conduct that is agravating, profane, rude will be added. A motion to adopt was granted with a
motion by Bob W, and seconded by Mark F. The chief and attorney then left the meeting. Next
up was the use of ATV for snow removal. Bob R. stated, It is now illegal to use on streets.
You may cross rd, from property to property or you must trailor them to go any further. Mark F.
asked why they just dont ticket the abusers, instead of making laws against them. Bob R. agreed
stating he had already sold his, due to the town problems already happening. He also stated
I don't feel this is logical. Chief rockwell returned to the meeting. He was questioned by Bob R.
about atv issues, He replied this is a state law, and you cannot relax the law, at all. Bob R. then
asked if the attorney was still in the building to give advise on this. Bob W. stated people need
to get riding tractors, or even gator equipment to use. Bob R. stated, gators are also illegal for
street use. Attorney Loberg and Reporter then entered. Bob R. asked if the board could allow
use within 48 hrs of snowfall, he wanted a way around the law, stating there is the letter of the
law, spirit of the law, is there discretion of the law? The attorney responded, you cannot modify
any parts, I'll research and contact the chief tomorrow. This was the end of the committee meeting,
with Bob R. requesting adjournment. This was motioned by Bob W. and 2nd by Mark F.
After meeting ended I went into the office to request a copy of the policy made by committee,
Delorse R. was in the office, complaining to the clerk, they started early, why? Jodi responded
by stating, I dont know why, they should not have. Delorse left out mad.
Village board meeting was getting ready to start--Kevin Kitchner, Mike Sand, Pam Marson then
appeared.
7pm--start of board meeting--
KK--everyone here, minutes approved-agenda--disorderly conduct ordinance change-proposed
to add phone use to the ordinance. Paragraph 6 will have statement--any lude or profane
language used, may be cited. motion was given and 2nd with no-one appossing.
BR--police report charges are changing, they where 5 for first 5 pages and 1 per page after.
now they will be 2 for 1st page, .25 per page afterwards. motion by MF, 2nd by BW
KK--next is provisional operators liscense for pabst--BR motion, PM 2nd--MS abstained
next is cenec request to be able to sell liquer until 10 pm closing-BW motion, SD 2nd
again MS abstained.
next was the Eau Claire Humane Society has agreed to assist elmwood with services.
Elmwood resident John Marson, stated---shoot em, and began to laugh w/ his wife
and friends along side him. The clerk stated, we never went over 300.00 a yr before.
Chief stated--we now have a list of all registered animals at the police dept. this will help.
There was brief chatter about the need for somewhere the animals could go. Sue D.
stated maybe they should look at getting an agreement together with EC before they
back out.
KK--next is the village office desk and cabinet work needed in the new office area. This has
already been approved, and will be done by jake tupper of elmwood.
BR--police report was given to everyone--nothing else stated
KK--committee and board reports--BR stated the police committee areas covered--SD stated
the library board met--things going well.
KK--payment of bills--SD motion--2nd-and approved
Public input---John Marson again stated the animal problems could be solved, by placing
the animals in a cage and holding them a few days, then shooting them. Stating that in MN
they are allowed to kill cats. The reporter (Sari Gordon) had enough, when the Board and Marson started
laughing about killing them. She stated "It's really not funny" they have rights, you cant
just kill them. The mood in the room changed quickly, and they went to adjournment.

Note:
I spoke with the chief outside the meeting room to get verification on the atv rule, they
stated in the meeting, you must be the property owner of both sides of the street to be
crossing the streets. He stated I misunderstood, you only need ok to cross. He also
stated that he would look into this, just in case I was right about what I heard.
after the meeting, I went into the village office to get a copy of the policy they created on
complaints. Jodi stated she did not have that yet, but gave me a copy of the police report
and the ordinance change for the disorderly conduct add on. While leaving, John Marson
seen me in the office, He and his wife went and stood by the front door of the building.
As I was leaving, he stood directly in front of the door, so no-one could pass. I did say
excuse me, and went past him, even though he never moved.

Feb. 13

absent-Mark Fredrickson

attendance-Scott Ward (engineer) Susan Peeples (was w/MSA, now with Stevens Engineering), Mr. & Mrs. Yaucht, Paul Peterson, Jake Sailor, Jeff Schroeder, Delorse Radkte, Talford Family

Agenda-

Note- the meeting was rescheduled for the 20th, due to not enough Board Members where present.

Public Input-

Mrs. Yaucht brought up a serious problem with the blasting done by the Quarry this past week. Rick Talford added that since the ban against the village use at the Quarry, there had not been meters placed near Shaw Ave. anymore. Delorse confirmed that point.

Bob W. stated " well it is not our problem anymore, that is in Dunn Co.

This was disagreed with by the group present. It is in our village.

Jodi Pulk said that she had compiled a list of everyone who complained and gave that to Bob Rupakus to deal with.

No further action was taken-

Provisional operators Licenses-

2 where needed to be passed and they where approved with Mike Sand, and Pam Marson both abstaining from the vote.

Engineering contract renewal-

a short discussion in regards to the last engineer the village had, and if they actually where getting the services they where suppose to be getting where happening. They stated that Scott (current Engineer) was doing a much better job. The motion was approved

5 Years Storm Water Plan-

A new Tiff District is going to be created, and a Comprehesive Plan is needed to be made. Motion was made and approved.

Woodman St. Projects-

The area water problems where discussed and the need for purchasing or abtaining some property may be needed. The water West of Main St. would go to a pond and be treated prior to entering the river. Grants will be looked for to assist in the costs.

Downtown Tiff District-

The information in regards to creating a new tiff in the downtown area was presented, and will be looked at to assist with Sailors move. No action was taken

Humane Society Agreement-

There are 2 options on the table. River Falls and Eau Claire. Our Costs have never exceeded 300.00, but now we are looking at 1500.00. No action was taken

Citizen Complaint Policy-

Sue Dzubay gave information from the Personnel and Finance Committee meeting in regards to the creation of a new policy. She added things like the quarry problem have merit to be dealt with.

11-2-9 School Property Ordinance-

no tabacco will be allowed on school property what so ever. citations will be issued for any infractions-no excuses will be excepted.

Equipment disposal policy

the police dept. must have a policy like this, in order to be eligible for grants.

Committee and Board Reports-

Personnel and Finance Comm. Sue Dzubay stated they went over the Citizen Complaint Policy, also they gave an extra day off for the village employees during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Police Comm. - Bob W, stated that they had an emergency meeting to cover the need for the squad car lightbar. this was approved for a new $1,500.00 system.

Economic Dev. meeting- This was to cover Sailors building move and upgrades

Public Works- The stairs on the west side of the auditorium where in need of work.

also some work on the Library is being done. Kris Talford asked where the Fire Alarms for the Auditorium where located, and the Board responded that they where not quite sure.

Nursing Home - Pam Marson said that the Clinic would like to expand, but the nursing home will not give up the extra room needed.

Payment of bills-

approved

Corresppondance-

Elmwood Queen sent a letter thanking the Board for assisting with her costs to attend the Winter Carnival.

Adjourn- 7:50 pm

Mar. 20

absent-Pam Marson

attendance-Jim Howard, Delorse Radkte, Mr. & Mrs. Yaucht, Jake Sailor, Dick Tiffany, Talford Family, Sari Gordon (reporter for Herald) Scott Ward, and Susan Peeples

Public Input-

None

Prov. Licenses-

There where 3 and all where approved w/ Mike Sand abstaining

Kraemer Quarry Blasting Update-

Delorse R. had informed the Board that a investigator was brought into town to check for damages to homes, and he did find enough to have concerns. Bob R. stated that the Quarry was only using 1/3 of what they could. He then added that his personnal opinion was, the quarry is causing damages to homes in the village. He added the Quarry stated, it takes 5" of movement to damage a home.

Centennial Book Club Donation-

The remaining books from the UFO Days event where donated to the Village to sell. Deb Helmer and Brenda Kado gave the Board a check for $2,860.00. A committee was also being formed to put together a display unit for Elmwood History in the Village Hall.

Picnic License for Longbranch-

approved

Tiff creation for Downtown-

This was created to help keep Sailors Meat Market in Elmwood. This Tiff will be for a small part of downtown and will allow only face lifts for repairs.

Park Plan Proposal-

A Trail from Spring Valley to Elmwood is hoped for. Bob W. asked for $2,800.00 to be approved for the project costs in creating the plans. This was approved immed. Jeff Pickerign of the School told the Board they could have the Students work some of this area.

Committee and Board Reports-

Parks- trail plan was discussed.

Police Comm.- A grant for $1,000.00 was received from Walmart, and $300.00 was needed to re-letter the squad car. A bike safety class is being put together also.. A POBA donation was rec'd in the amount of $200.00. And a new officer Aaron Hanson has been hired.

Library Board- circulation has increased. the MORE system has been initiated also.

The Village office and Police Dept. will be holding an Open House during the Election.

Payment of Bills-

approved

note- only 3 meters are left to be installed for the water dept.

Adjourn at 8:15 PM

Apr. 10

absent- Mike Sand & Mark Fredrickson

attendance--Mr. & Mrs. Yaucht, Jim & Stephanie Howard, Paul Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. Nazer, Talford Family, Scott Ward, & Sari Gordon

Prior to the start Bob Rupakus stated that he sent an email to the Quarry and Roger Ostergaurd

Agenda-

Public Input-

none

Provisional licenses-

2 of them where approved for the new longbranch

Tiffany Tavern-

Dick wanted to know if they could give him an extension to his picnic license, so he could have a bean bag tournament, and also he and the sandbar may be having the Dweebs entertainment, and wanted to see if HWY 72 could be closed down for the event.

Longbranch Temporary License-

The Board stated that the bar will have to renew the license again soon, but did give them a temporary license to have a Grand Opening on Easter Sunday.

Spring Clean up dates will be April 24th-28th. The 29th will only be until noon. All residents will recieve notice by mail.

Joint Review Board Appointments-

Kevin Kitchner stated that he is selecting Sue D. and Citizen Marion Yaucht to fill these seats, and the Board approved

Woodman St. Project-

Curb and Gutter will be done when Woodman is refinished. There are 2 pieces of property that the school will have to allow for the pond to be placed onto. DNR states we cannot dig more than 5'., and we need to dig nearly 15' at one end. Scott stated that the permits would be needed by Monday, and Jodi P. was now stated to be a zoning board officer.

Committee and Board Reports-

Personnel and Finance comm. met and the Tiff area was discussed.

Payment of bills and adjourn at 7:40PM

(note- Jodi Pulk was mentioned to be a zoning board officer, and her husband is on the zoning board of appeals. This is a conflict of Interest) Also a Joint Review Board meeting and Planning Commission meeting will be held the 24th.

Apr. 24

absent-Mike Sand, Mark Fredrickson

attendance-Doug and Anne Claflin, Marion Yauch, Dick Tiffany, Talford Family

5:30 PM- The Joint review board met with Sue Bronx of CVTC, Kirsten Schilling of the District, Toni Baier of the School and Jodi Pulk as the clerk. Discussion of the storm water needs was discussed.

6 PM the Planning Commission met with Brian Ehlers and a Public Hearing was held for the project plans. The next meeting will be 5-16-06 at 5:30pm.

(note- prior to the meeting beginning, Bob Rupakus was telling Marion Yauch just how easy it would be for the Board to vote Mike Fredrickson off the board, by simply voting him off.-very unethical in my mind)

Agenda-

Public Input-

Doug Claflin asked the Board if he would be allowed to blacktop his driveway, and Jodi P. stated they should be able to, without getting the required permits first. They would have to go throught the Zoning board of appeals for the change on the driveway. which is also another $75.00 fee for the meeting. She told them to just stop at the office, and she could see if they could waive that step.

Welcoming the new board members-

none attended

committee and Board reports-

Kevin stated there would be changes with the committee's- Parks, Bob W. would be leaving the committee and Sue D. will fill the seat.

Dick Tiffany Tavern License-

approved

Adjourn at 7:12 PM

(note- the 29th will be the next Zoning board of appeals meeting)

May 6th- Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

May 8

absent-Mike Sand, and Bob Rupakus

attendance-Mr. and Mrs. Nazer, Mr. and Mrs. Yauch, Talford Family, and Steve Scoring Wife

Agenda-

Public Input-

none

Prov. Licenses-

2 of them for the longbranch and both where approved

Tiff 4 project-

the next meeting will be the 16th. papers where then signed by Kevin Kitchner

Woodman St. Project

Scott Ward advised the board they where waiting for the TRM grant reults as well as the DNR to sign off on the project.

Liquor License for the new longbranch

approved

Annexation-

Steve Scoring would like to be annexed into the village from Spring Lake Township. Elmwood would have to pay those taxes for the next 5 years then. There could be possible assisted living housing and warehousing developments there as well.

Planning Commission Seating-

Chris Nazer was the only person that gave a letter of interest, so he will be placed in the seat. Only 1 of 2 seats where filled.

Zoning Board of Appeals seating-

Barb Gurkink was the only one placed into a seat. Rick Talford, Doug Konsella, Chris Nazer where the other letters of interest.

(note- posting where for 2 seats in each committee and Jodi P. even told Kevin twice in the last meeting that there where 2. Yet only one seat in each was filled.)

Lone Rock Animal Kennel agreement-

Dogs are 10 per day, and cats 5 per day. neither could be charged more than 10 days. this was approved.

Committee and Board reports-

Library board- A new book drop has been ordered and some work in the back of the library will be done.

Parks- The tennis court needs resurfacing, the walking trail idea was mentioned. Possible park plans for the old dump also spoke over. Name the park contest for UFO Days was announced. (Note- Jodi & Kevin already stating names- veterans park, UFO park) Kevin informed the board the ambulance dept. had a meeting and because medicare is allowing for a $296.00 per ride fee, they are raising the ride fee's to $300.00.

Pay bills and adjourn at 7:55PM

Meetings for the month-

10th- Review board and open book session

13th- Parks Committee at 9am

16th- Personnel and Finance Comm. at 5:30pm, Joint review board at 6:30 pm

23rd- Personnel and Finance Comm. 1:30 pm (never pre-posted and Mayor was pissed )

June 12

absent-Mike Sand & Mark Fredrickson

attendance-Yauch's, Nazer's, and Talford family, Jim Howard, Toni Baier, Paul Peterson, Larry H. Susanne Peeples and Sari Gordon from the Herald.

Agenda-

UFO Days fireworks permission

approved

Beverage and Operators Licenses-

all approved, except the new longbranch. Bob Rupakus stated that there where issues there that where going to be cleared up. " We take our closing hours very serious around here" he then added " we will have to spell things out for him" he then made it public that the citation to the bar was being mailed today.

Crystal Cave

They contacted Jodi and asked if Elmwood would like to be on their flyers. the cost would be $115.00 and Jodi said " I'll just take it from the budget."

Fireworks donation-

The board approved $500.00

End of Notes- I stepped out and spoke with the new longbranch owner Jim Howard-- he was pretty displeased with Bob Rupakus, due to he came into the bar with the officer at 2:31 AM to start trouble. He did.

Adjourned 7:45 PM

July 10

absent- Bob Rupakus, Mike Sand, Mark Fredrickson

attendance- Scott Ward, Susanne Peeples, Yaucht's, Dick Tiffany, Howard's, S. Gordon for the Herald, and Larry Holfacker, Talford's

Prior to the meeting begining Jodi Pulk made statements in regards to Mark Fredrickson not attending the meeting. She also requested a map of the picnic area that the longbranch was wanting. She added that she would not go back into the trailor court area. Bob W. stated that he had not ever been on Partridge Ave. Scott Ward asked how many homes where for sale in Elmwood, and the count was said to be 28.

Agenda-

Provisional Operators License- They where approved by Robbie and John, due to Our Chief Alex Rockwell had resigned and left Elmwood.

Lift Open Container Law for UFO Days-

approved- also Marshall Star will be performing during the weekend.

Community Club Liquor permit and License-

approved

Stevens Engineering Update-

lift station work could start next spring with bids starting this fall. Still waiting for the results of the TRM grant application. Everything is contingent on wether we recieve the grants was stated. DNR may not approve what we have right now.

Zoning Change for Schroeder-

Plan Commission recommended change- Information was provided by Wendy and Ron

Schroeder annexation Ordinance-

Attorney Loberg advised us to wait until after the zoning was done. This is the first growth of Elmwood since 1969 = 32 acres.

Partridge Ave. tree removal-

Kevin noticed the office phone steadily ringing, and asked if that was Bob R. and Jodi responded, yes most likely.

Longbranch Bar picnic area-

as long as the fence does not exceed 6', and all set backs are followed, this will be accepted.

Partridge Ave. Work-

John Baier would be doing the work, and Bob Delong would have to say ok for the logs to be left on the property. Sue Dzubay abstained from the vote.

Park Naming Contest-

Jodi staetd teh winners would receive a t-shirt and $25.00 for there name being chosen. The mini park, the old dump park, and the one located by genesis.

Granting the Personnel Committee to hire a new chief at the cost of $45,000.00 a year salary.

Sue Dzubay stated she had already spoken with 1 applicant from Illinois, and had cut another applicant just from there phone call they had.

Jodi stated they are looking for someone to work and live here in the community.

Kevin Kitchner replied, the officer will have to live in the community.

Sue- stated that this was her 4th attempt in hiring a chief that would stay.

Jodi stated that she would go through the budget to ensure they could pay 45K

Kevin asked if the community could afford 45K to one officer

Sue D- stated that they needed the pay to be that high, in order to get someone to come to Elmwood.

Community and Board Reports-

Police Committee met June 12 to advertise for a new chief.

Licensing committee met June 29 to explain the rules to the New Longbranch owner.

Public Works met without a forum and Jamie stated there where sidewalk repair needs.

Nursing Home Board rec'd the inspection info. and the home rec'd a bad mark for a resident having bed sores.

Jodi replied that we where lucky to have the home here, and added a wage increase for Ruth.

Payment of bills and adjourn

(note other meetings held in June where- 10th- Closed Personnel and Finance committee meeting for the hiring of a new chief. 14th- again a closed Pers. and Fin. meeting for chief, and 17th a third closed pers. and fin. meeting for a chief. The 30th had a open meeting for the name the park contest drawing- Kris Talford drew the names for the contest)

Aug. 13

absent-Mark Fredrickson, Bob Weix

attendance-Scott Ward, Yauch's, Barry Shrag, Delorse Radkte, Mary Husby, Paul Peterson, Talford Family

Agenda-

Public Input-

Mary Husby asked where the money they had for the auditorium could be best used.

Kevin responded that there was a need for fresh paint throughout the building, The stage upstairs is in need of total reconstruction. Bob W, is working on that, but is not here tonight.

Jodi P. added that another thing wanted was lightweight tables.

Mary then asked about the cleaning of the floor, being there where large stains in the carpet, in the hall.

Jodi stated, that is because we rent the room out. we only clean it once a year.

Dick Tiffany then spoke, stating he was very unpleased about the contact with the police dept. over a sign he placed outside his bar. It was in the newspaper, and I asked for a board meeting, then cancelled it. I was told the lady cop was relieved of her duties, why is she still here? I was also wondering where the extra $10,000.00 for the new cop came from.

Sue D. responded that they had $60K for the police dept.

Dick then stated the officer told him there was 1 complaint, and the paper states there where several.

Bob R. said that he was unaware she was being released, and he felt the board could have met with Dick and kept it more quiet.

Sue D. then explained the committee had 6 interviews and 1 cancelled out right away. We eliminated 2 right away also she said. 1 stated NO, due to the dissention as a part timer here before. That left us with only 1 to interview. most of them, we would not have considered, due to they only wanted part time. 1 guy had a push off attitude, and did not want to deal with the school.

Kevin added, the guy we have is 30ish, has 2 kids, and wants to be part of the community.

Sue D. then said that she has been involved with the hiring of the chief 4 times, and the problems have not been with them, but the part timers.

Jeff spoke up, and stated Elmwood is known as the 2nd worst place in the state for its cops being harassing. This has been known for the past 10 years.

Bob R. said, I like Alex, I thought he did a good job.

Jeff, responded by saying they are selective in who they deal with.

Bob R. stated, my pet peeve is seeing kids unbuckled, but we cant tell the cops what to do. They must rule by there own discretion. What was your point?

Jeff- During a recent bike rally, bikers where told to stay away from Elmwood. The cops are sitting out at the Spring Lake Church on a regular basis, why are they meeting there daily?

Bob R. said, that stopped when Alex took over. The chief must live in the village by rule now.

Jodi P.- Sue and I spent alot of time with him during UFO Days, and he a sence of community.

Bob R. we can only hope to get a person as awesome as Jodi.

Kevin- is there anymore public input?

Jeff- a small group is here now, hopefully you are hearing what is being said.

EDC Presentation-

Barry Shrag and Mike Maherlke gave some information regarding help for the small businesses in Elmwood. Interest in enterviewing every owner in the county is part of it. Barry then asked the board to approve a donation of $1,000.00 to the program, and the board denied that.

Pump Station-

The pumps are nearly 40 years old. We have asked the school for an easement. The grants we where waiting on where denied. The cost where not budgeted for this. $100K is needed. We need to go back to public works and re do these plans-for now we need to leave Woodman street alone.

Woodman St. Project

Sue Borgerson- I was called by a nasty Bob Weix, stating the school was not cooperating with the village needs. We want all the numbers, and we will not jump into this blind. The liability issues for the maintenance over the years could be a problem.

Kris Talford- asked what else was growing besides grass on Shaw Ave.

Delorse Radkte stated the soil is really poor on Shaw Project.

Kris- the soil is still washing out badly along the street.

Scott Ward- There will be an erosion mat put in, and it will all be re-seeded.

Delorse added the quality of the soil is poor, and the only reason Talford's have grass is they seeded it again.

Rick T. added that is false, we took care of it on a regular basis from the start.

Village Employee Vacation Schedule-

Bob R. said, I see no reason to worry about this, it can be dealt with at budget time.

Jodi- why would it effect the budget?

Bob - this is not what you asked for

Jodi- yes it is, we want to get ours

Bob- we would only be giving them more of what they are getting, all I hear is the employees are not happy with there pay.

Jodi- the employees are not complaining.

Mike S.- what are the standards

Kevin - at the county we get 184 hrs of vacation time a year.

Bob - we can invite them into the next meeting, and they can express there concerns.

Sue D.- I motion we approve this

Bob - I appose this

Pam and Mike agree to approve

Mobile Home Survey Bids-

Cedar Corp. and CJ Survey- motion to accept cedar corp.- approved

Bob R. the gist of this is we are getting out of the rental business. we rec'd a letter from the Miller family. I'll read it. Nov. 04'- it was stated that the owners would get the first shot at purchasing the land. That was denied, it was called a slum. This does not change anything, but I thought I would read it.

Committee and Board reports-

Personnel and Finance committee met 3 times in closed sessions for the hiring of a new chief.

Parks committee met for the park naming contest drawing

Nursing Home board has an opening for a social worker, the current one quit

Adjourn the meeting at 9 PM

Sept. 11
absent-Mark Fredrickson, Bob Rupakus
attendance-Yauch, Tiffany, Talford’s, Rob Bowen, Joanne Baier, Sari Gordon
Agenda-
Public Input-none
Operators License-
approved by chief
Public Works Committee appointment-
Mark F. has been removed from the committee , due to the requests by Bob R. He also wants Mark removed from all other committee’s he is involved with. Sue D. will take his seat in the committee
(note- volume of police scanner in the Police Dept. is too high, and is interfering with the meeting)
Resolution 06’-02’
Kevin stated that this must be adopted , or they would not receive any funds.
Resolution 06’-03’
Approx. $109,000.00 has been used to create the new Tiff District #4
The board unanimously agreed to approve the cost and loan they will be taking out.
Lift Station contract-
A bid from Schlosslers was received, and was the lowest for the work. They gave a bid of $81,500.00 for the project.
Peterson Development-
Sue D. stated they met twice, and the only changes would be in the date of starting the work. Now it would be the beginning of January.
Bowling Alley Fees-
Sue again stated there would be an increase to League players. The open bowling fees would not change though she added. By the time of this meeting, that changed and there is now an increase to open bowling as well.
Committee and Board Reports-
Parks- 1st draft plan has been made up. A walk through is set up for next week. Fri. at 10 am
Personnel and Finance Committee will meet next Fri. at 9 am also
Library Committee- A new drop box has been ordered and should be coming soon. The cost was $300.00 Kevin asked if the library had any hail damage. and Bob W. responded YES. Sue D. then asked Bob, to what , the cloth. no I guess not.
Nursing Home Board- Pam gave information to the board that the roof of the nursing home rec’d damages. P. Legget was now employed, and bought the old Webber home. Bob W. and Jodi P. then added there was damages to the water tower from the hail.

Other meetings in Sept.--
18th- Parks Committee,
22nd Parks committee and Personnel and Finance Committee closed session


Sept. 29
10 am @ the village hall
Police Committee Meeting
attendance- Bob W., Bob R., Chief Meyers, and The Talford’s
Agenda- Police Procedures
(note- this was the 1st meeting with the new chief, since his hiring in August.)
Bob R.- we don’t know all the rules, we have a lack of knowledge in this field. we have relied a lot on Bill Stewart .
Chief- My policy for reports- the case number will be at the top of every page of the report. I have also been soliciting items for the Police Dept.
Bob R.- The budget is your responsibility. You have $2,000.00 for the squad car expenses per year. Do you have any part timers left?
Chief- No, Jessica has left to go to work in North Hudson.
Bob R. - You will have to check with Jodi on what is available for part timers, with the budget.
Chief- We have saved nearly 10K in solicited items so far.
Bob R.- Jodi , is the closest thing you have to an Supervisor. Complaints usually go through her. My recommendations are to keep up on the monthly projects.
Chief- I have been posting letters in all the local papers.
Rick T.- Speeding on Public and Shaw Ave. has been a problem as of late. I have a radar gun, bell-howell brand, and the speeds are 15-20 mph over.
Bob R.- what is your policy for speeders? This is a political situation. You are a high profile person, and I think you should give warnings first.
Chief- That depends on the situation. If the individual is nasty to me, I won’t hesitate to write a citation. I am working with Spring Valley as a co-op. I also have contact with the Dunn Co. Dept.
Bob R.- do you have your own cell phone? Jodi will need your number. You are required to have it on , in the squad car also. She does not want to call the Co. every time. another area I have concern, is the newspapers- why are there so many typo’s?
Chief- I send the information by fax, and they re-type it.
Bob R. You are giving too much information. I want you to cut it back.
Chief- I keep the names out, and list the incident only.
Bob R. - Spring Valley reports are short and sweet. I want a copy of your schedule also. I apologize for not meeting with you sooner. I also want you to keep the part timers to 600 hrs or less. Keep to your budget.
Chief- what is left for funding?
Bob R.- You will have to check with Jodi. My philosophy on tickets, is to give a warning first.
Chief- if they are not cooperating, they will get a citation
Bob R.- this is a small town, and politics control it. Parking the wrong way on the streets, people do that here.
Chief- the residents are pretty good, a lot of the problems come from out of towners.
Bob R.- use your own discretion
Bob W. - I motion we adjourn
Adjourn at 10:30
(note- this meeting summary- Bob R. telling the chief to do his job, but do it politically. Also- Jodi is his supervisor, even though she has no training in police issues. A second meeting was set up for 10-12-06 at 7 pm. the meeting was held in a closed session to give the chief new directives from Bob R. without any witnesses. He sent the Chief an email telling him what he could and could not do in Elmwood from Washington. This is a direct threat to the chief’s job, and how he is to perform it, even after a public meeting was held, and he was told to do his job properly. By my view, Bob Rupakus is using his position to control the Police Dept. illegally)

Oct. 19
absent-Mike Sand, Mark Fredrickson, Bob Rupakus
attendance- Scott Ward, Yauch, Talford’s, Tiffany, Doug Claflin, Sari Gordon, Jaonne Baier
Agenda-
Public Input- none
Board Member Resignation-
Mark Fredrickson was being removed from all the committee’s he was involved with, so he gave his resignation, effective immediately. Bob Rupakus stated that he did this because Mark was missing too many meetings. Nothing was stated though about Mike Sand missing a majority of the meetings also.
Appointment of new Board Member-
Doug Claflin was invited to the meeting, and then was asked to come forward to be sworn in ass the newest member. The board never gave any notice of the seat opening, nor did they place this info. on any prior agendas.
Kramer Quarry Blasting Update-
Sam Doyle, Roger Ostergaurd and Mike Balance where present at the meeting to discuss why the blasting felt strong. They blamed the clouds, the Board accepted there nonsense and basically blew off the complaints against the blasting. Bob R. had told the community in prior meetings, that they would not blast on the west side of the quarry anymore, and that was false information. They indeed have continued to blast on the west side of the quarry. They agreed to place a meter at the Talford residence for the next blasting.
Operator License-
1 for the sandbar was pre-approved from the chief.
Woodman St. Project-
Total reconstruction of the area is now being planned, even though in 2004 the Board said it would be too expensive to redo, so they started the eviction of everyone that lived there. The eviction started in 2005, and completed in 2006.
Storm Water Plan-
The final plans are coming next month for approval.
Mobile Home park Update-
The survey of the old trailer court was done, and the curb and gutter will be done at the buyers expense.
Nursing Home Board Appointment-
2 seats for the nursing home have been filled by Delorse Radkte, and Julie Cognetta
Village Assessor Contract-
discrepancies in the past have made the board consider changing the person used. Kelly came in 200.00 higher than Hershoff, whom the board paid $1,800.00 last year to.
Committee and Board Reports-
Personnel and Finance - 2 meetings where held and the damages where looked at. The committee has rec’d 3 estimates, and wants to see what the Insurance Co. is willing to pay first, before choosing.
Library Committee- The library had a break in, and money was taken from the kids dino collector. They entered through an open window in the back of the library.
Adjourn at 7:45 PM
(note- board went into a closed Police and Personnel Committee meeting. There is no such committee- Personnel and Finance or Police are 2 separate committee’s)
Other meetings in October-
10-12 Personnel and Finance Committee & Police Committee Closed session
10-25 Public Works Committee- no 24 hr listing prior to meeting 10 AM
10-27 Personnel and Finance Committee- again no 24 hr prior notice 10 AM

Nov. 13-- meeting cancelled due to no quorum- rescheduled to the 15th
absent-Mike Sand, Pam Marson
Attendance- Susan Peeples, Scott Ward, Marion Yauch, Dick Tiffany, Talford Family, and Sari Gordon
Agenda-
Public Input- Correspondence-
Kevin Kitchner read a letter rec’d by Kim Shields. She was happy to see the cooperation with the Police and School. Stating this shows a good relationship.
Vacate Groot Ave.-
The area between Public and Clark is being divided for sale by the owner and a survey will be done. There is a railroad right of way that is 100’ and the street right of way is 65’. It was then decided to speak with the town attorney and Jim Maves, as well as the Public Works committee.
Resolution 06’-04’
The treatment facility is in need of repairs, and the village board will be making a loan of $96,000.00 to assist in paying for this work. Citizen State Bank will be giving the loan at 5.5% interest for the first 5 years, then a balloon payment will be due, in the total of $80,000.00 in 2011. Jodi stated that the plant is barely making the payments, so increase in fee’s will be needed. She stated the village could not continue to operate the treatment plant at the current rate.
Final payment for the Industrial park projects-
The Industrial park and the Nelson Riverwood paving projects are the payments being requested. A cult a sac had to be added, which raised the cost of the project. There was a soft spot also. The increase in costs added up to be $5,000.00.
Final payment request for Shaw and Butternut Ave paving-
The increased work needed due to poor seeding and extra removal of street cost the village another $3,000.00 in fee’s. No curb or gutter was done to the street as first planned. A soft spot at the intersection of Shaw and Clark has shown up again as well. This area was dug out, and re-done. (this is false, the street never was re dug)
South end of Woodman project-
The engineer Scott Ward stated the lines for water in the old park are inadequate for the needs. Curb and gutter will be done, with all fee’s going against the sale price. The Landfill is there, and is making the project cost a considerable amount above original documentations.
Final approval for the Woodman Project-
The school has tentatively agreed to the project if the village is going to be the maintainers of the pond. The easement was changed a bit, to satisfy the school officials. The easement with Sailors and Paul Peterson have already been approved.
Wastewater and Ammonia limits-
Peter Scorce of DNR was here and stated the ammonia limits where too high, and the village needed to correct this problem. The new limit is 14, which used to be 13. The limits in the winter in Elmwood range near 20. UFO Days also has a problem with the levels. The village will be required to test the water in the stream for the next year. The plant is becoming unfixable, stated the Engineer. A fish called Verba is being infected by this.
Change of December Board Meeting
The Dec. board meeting will be held on the 4th, instead of the 11th. This will assist the village in having their budget talks.
Committee and Board Reports-
Public Works met- The village took on another couple of costs with Sailors. a manhole cover and additional piping where needed.
Personnel and Finance Committee meeting- 3 meetings where held for the budget talks. “we have no money” Sue D. stated. She then stated that Jodi was in search of better insurance for the employees and the lockdown of 2% by King Tommy was causing trouble for meeting the needs. Bob W. replied it was Doyle that caused this freeze.
Jodi added she had spoken with Susanne Peeples and the Planning Commission was needed to be gotten together and the need for citizens to be involved also. The committee would need to be meeting for 12-18 months, a couple hrs per month. time is needed to be input by all attending the study. By 2010 the county will be mandating this to be done. Kevin Kitchner told Jodi to place it on the Dec. agenda and place a public notice up for citizens that are interested in being included in the study.
Payment of Bills and Adjourn at 8 PM
Other Nov. meetings
11-10 Personnel and Finance Committee @ 10 AM

Dec. 4
absent-Bob Rupakus
attendance-Sari Gordon, Scott Ward, M & M Yauch, Dick Tiffany, Jim Howard, Talford Family
note- 5 pm was a Budget meeting without 24 hour notice being posted. At 6 pm Public Works had a meeting.
Open Public Hearing for the Budget-
Jodi Pulk was the main speaker in stating the village needed to raise the fee’s for the water and sewer rates. a 18% increase will be needed just to cover the payments on the loan. A 7% tax levy also was being put in place against the 2% freeze by state officials. A truck for the public Works Dept. is being purchased as well. Sue D. added the part timers had all been cut, and the only position left to cut would be the chiefs, or other part time workers with the village. Jodi then added, maybe if this chief does not stay, we will get a new one. (laughing)
Agenda-
Public Input-
Rick Talford questioned the board on their spending, stating the things being gotten where at the wants of the village, not the needs. The moving of the village offices and Library have all been losses to the community. The fee’s being increased are getting to be steady. The citizens have received nothing except the increase in fee’s and tax levy. Kris Talford told the room that she had artwork available for everyone to see. Jodi had told her to bring these items in for everyone to see at the board meeting. Kevin then added that excel energy had a program available for the citizens to have their homes assessed. The cost would be $25.00 and they also would give everyone a weatherizing kit for their homes. Dick Tiffany then spoke up against the Police Dept. stating Elmwood did not need any Police.
Adoption of the Budget
approved unanimously
Lift Station Change Order #1
The slab used was cut down in size by the engineer. DNR standards have forced this to be replaced, and the cost increase of another $350.00- There was no mention of a standby generator that was stated in the public works meeting just prior to the board meeting.
Lift Station payment request #1
90% of the cost is being asked for in payment. $70,000.00, leaving $11,000.00
Woodman St. Project Update-
Woodman and Hwy 72 intersection has been requested by the DOT to have a turn lane installed. The residents at the intersection will need to give up some land for this to occur.
Soil Boring on Upper Woodman-
Due to the landfill, the village will need to do boring to find the possible landfill and the items in that area need to be determined. The engineer stated, this is to try not to have the same problems we had with Shaw Ave. The area may need to be excavated.
Groot Property-
This was brought up last month. We are again going to table the item, due to lack of information at this time.
Public Works truck replacement-
$17,000.00 for the truck will be needed. Quinn motors is the dealership that will be used to trade in the old truck, which is 10 years old. They will give us $3,000.00 for the trade in value. Bob W. who was 100% against giving money to the fire Dept. for the truck needs, was ready immediately to give the boys a new truck for running around a 1 sq. mile town.
Committee and Board Reports-
Public Works had a meeting, and the radio read meters put in place will have updating programs that the village will have to pay $800.00 per year for. this was approved.
Parks Committee met, and they are now looking at logging out the Butternut Park for extra income.
Payment of the Bills, and Adjourn at 8 PM
Other Dec. Meetings
12-4 Personnel and Finance Committee- no 24 hr notice given
12-11 Library board meeting

2005 Elmwood Village Board Notes

Jan. 10, 2005--
absent--Bob Rupakus & M. Galoff
Agenda--
Discussion over a possible Summer Recreation program at the park.
The skatepark idea brought up by the Talford's is still being looked into by Mike Sand and Scott Ward
Mr. Talford also brought up the safety level at the Pabst House location- A fire destroyed the house and the building is still left standing with ability for people to get into the property.
The cenex mill has been spoken about in regards to wether they may burn the buildings that are present. This has been denied by DNR, due to the hazzards that are related with old feed mills. At this time there will be no allowance of any burning at the site.

Public Works Committee--
Discussion over Shaw Ave. and Butternut St. repaving project for problems that have been existing. The committee suggested that the streets be redone, and new pipes be ran to the homes at the home owners cost.


Jan. 25th --
Agenda--
2005 paving projects--This will include Shaw Ave. and Butternut St.--The woodman St. project would be dropped for this year.New piping should be ran to the homes, at the owners cost. The discussion started to push that an ordinance would be made, to ensure that the costs would be against the home owners.
Continued discussion over the replacement of the lift station again was a subject spoken over.


Feb. 14th--
Agenda--
The Owner of the Elmwood Argus came in for the meeting, to request a copy of the Police report, so he could place that into the paper weekly. He also wanted to let the board know that he has a large archive of information on Elmwood, in case they where in need of more information for UFO Days trivia.
The board adopted a ordinance to be able to Shut Off water to anyone that has a negative bill with the village. Ord. 9-1-44
The skate park idea brought up in prior months has been denied, with the statements that the cost would be too high.
The Police Dept. announced the hiring of a part time officer, Robbie Jaeger

Personnel & Finance Committee--
discussion over a wage increase for the employees of the bowling alley was approved, and would be sent to the board for final approval.


March 2--
Personnel and Finance Committee--
Graham plans for a daycare facility was discussed. The company is interested in having a daycare for the employees at the plant. this would help with the employees cost of care. Further discussions will be upcoming.

March 4th--
Notices received from the village that the UFO Days parade enterance fees where going to be increased. All floats will be $25.00 and all Political units will be $50.00. Also there was a note added that No squirt guns will be allowed.

March 14th--
absent- Mike Sand & Pam Marson
Agenda--
UFO Days fireworks cost--the Board donated $1,000.00 instead of the normal $500.00.
Kevin Kitchner requested that the village be giving citations out to the residents that are not removing the snow from there sidewalks quick enough.
The Nursing Home has had a change. Dr. Springer has resigned from the board, and Delorse Radkte has taken over for the remainder of his term.
Bob Weix brought up the Pabst house, and stated the village should just allow the school to burn the building for a bonfire at Homecoming. This was quickly denied, and Jodi Pulk (clerk) stated the Insurance Co. still has a lock on the property. Legally

April 5th--
Public Works Committee--
The work discussed for Woodman Street has now been held back, instead the Shaw and Butternut work will be done. Woodman will have to wait.

Apr. 11th--
absent-Mark Fredrickson & Sue Dzubay (new board members)
Agenda--
The last meeting for President Bill Stewart, he brought up the need for a municipal court in Elmwood. This way the issues of Elmwood stay here, he responded.
The burn site for the village residents was discussed. The need to burn, or chip the debris was the main subject. further discussion will be needed. no action was taken.
The public works had requested the possibility for Radio read meters on the homes in the village. this would make it easier for the employees to get readings without actually going up to, or into the homes. More discussion on costs would be upcoming.
Kevin Kitchner took over the Presidents chair at the end of the meeting.

Apr. 15th
Personnel and Finance Committee
A short discussion over finance for the village was dealt with, and the end word was We have money for the Industries Only.

Apr. 19 (2nd board meeting w/ new mayor)
absent- Mike Sand
Agenda-
This was a meeting to bring the board together under the new mayor. A discussion over a fire that was at Barry Shrags home was brought up, by Mr. Talford. The fire was seen blocks away, and was fairly large. the items being burnt where against the village ordinances. Bob Rupakus stated that the fire was only a camp fire, which was completely false. Kevin Kitchner then stated the Talford's are the reason our school is in lockdowns, and Bob Rupakus replied that the Talford's do nothing but run around looking for trouble. These statement where made with witnesses, and Rick Talford requested a police report by Chief Tom Bauer who was present at the meeting. Mark Fredrickson was spoken to as well, and he agreed that the statements by the new mayor and trustee where not proper in any way.

Apr. 25th
Personnel and Finance Committee
The Graham project was the discussion, and the hold ups where starting to get the Owners unhappy. The Board just kept having one problem or another with them. The possibilities of them leaving are getting stronger.

May 9th
absent- Mike Sand
Agenda-
The Nursing Home is in need for repair to the roof, and has asked the village to co-sign a loan of $250K
Thompson's Station has asked for the ok, to start selling cars.
Ordinance 13-1-142 Fences was discussed.
Police Chief Tom Bauer has given his 2 week notice. He has been unhappy with the board, and the community new this was upcoming.
The 2005 paving projects have been set, and 1 proposal was received. The bid was accepted.
The wood pile that has been located behind the sewer plant has now been moved out to the old dump site on the east end of the village.
The water meter cost where given to the board. $50,000.00 for 375 units.
The Pabst house was on the agenda again, and the board discussed tearing it down and assessing $6,000.00 against the owners.
The Main St. bar was also discussed. The owners are going through a divorse now, and the licenses will be an issue upcoming.
The Village Shop roof also was spoken about, stating that it was in need of repair, and the cost would be near $8,000.00


May 18
Police Committee meeting
discussed was the need for an Ad for a new Chief for the Village.

June 13th
absent- Mike Sand & Mark Fredrickson
Agenda-
Main Street Bar owner Dick Tiffany and his Attorney where present to request the Licenses. They where denied by the board.
A new massage therapist is now in town, and has been given the ok to do her thing. She requested a permit, and was approved.
The board ran through information on the radio read meters and the shop roof repair details.
The board discussed the 6 lots now owned by them in the industrial park.
The Graham project was brought up, and Bob Rupakus and Bob Weix stated that there was a glitch in the paperwork that was holding up the project.
The board also gave notice to the community, that all tables and chairs donated by the community, where now banned from any rental use.
The Nursing Home has increased the fee's
The Public input at the end of the board meetings has now been cut, so there will only be 1 public Input time per meeting. No mention by the board on why they did this.


July 11th
absent-Bob Weix, Bob Rupakus & Pam Marson
Agenda-
The community club had sent a rep. to ask why the clerk took away there button program they have ran for UFO Days. this was a direct affect against there income. the pony pull was sponsored by the revenue off the buttons. they where not pleased.
The Board approved the lifting of the open container law for the UFO Days celebration weekend.
There would be a rendevous during UFO Days at the Butternut Park. The removal of the firearms ban was approved for the event.
A new Police Chief Alex Rockwell was announced, but he was not in attendance.
Kris Talford spoke with clerk Jodi P. in regards to her artwork that was given the ok for UFO Days celebration. the work was to be on the banners, mugs, t-shirts, etc. The clerk worked with her , to get the artwork she wanted for the theme.


Aug. 15th
absent-Mike Sand & Pam Marson
Agenda
Delorse Radkte requested an answer to why Graham business was lost to Elmwood, and moved to Spring Valley. Bob Rupakus responded by stating that Graham did not like the wording of the contract or something.
The paving project for Shaw Ave. has now increased by $10,000.00.
The board made a change in an Ordinance on how many pets the homeowners may have. Now it will be 2 cats, and or 2 dogs only. Ordinance 7-1-20
The Board also has decided to give the trailor court residents a notice they are getting out of the rental business, and all trailors are to be out of the park within the next 18 months. A notice of eviction will be sent to all trailors on Woodman St.
(note: as to date, the Argus has not rec'd any police reports for publication)
Public Works approved a $500.00 amount for Jamie to do some repairs at the village shop.

Sept. 12th
absent- Bob Rupakus, Mike Sand & Mark Fredrickson
attendance- M. Yaucht, Dick Tiffany, 5 members of the Trailor Court, Talford's
Agenda-
Public Input-- A rep. for the trailor court stood and asked why they where not given the chance to purchase the property as told prior. A request for the item to be on next months agenda also was given, so that more owners may come in for the meeting. This was denied, and the board stated that nobody was ever told they would get the chance to buy first. The fact that DNR does not allow any building on old dumpsites was not a factor to the board at this time. Sue D. and Pam M. stated that nothing was done secretively and everything was published in the papers.By Oct. 1, 2006 all trailors will have to be out.
Kevin Kitchner then replied, we had a meeting a month ago, and I was against it.
Sue D. then responded that she did not like the umbrance the rep. was using. This has been an issue for years now.
Kevin stated that no testing has ever been done formally out there, to find out how much debris form the dump is actually there. he added the amount of work needed out there was not capable of the village to do.
The Rep. then added that they hoped the village would reconsider and allow the trailors to stay.
Sue D. stated NO, only new buildings are going to be allowed.
Bob W. added that no more trailors would be allowed, nor re renting them. He stated that someone already pulled that, by renting the trailor out to someone new. (note: this was another board members son)
Sue D. then became upset and stated there was no more discussion on it, the attorney said they only had to give 60 days notice, and they are doing more than that. She also stated that the sewer was a problem up there. The land will be surveyed and lots will be sold.
Bob W. stated that the neighbors to the park state it is nothing more than a slum up there. (note: this makes the board slum lords then)
Again the Rep. asked for the board to allow the agenda on next month for other owners to come in.
Kevin Kitchner asked the board if that could be done, and the response was--NO, an ordinance was made in Nov. 2002. no trailors can be replaced anywhere in the village ever again. Kevin then added that there could be health concerns out there as well.
The Rep. then told the board that west cap had been out and working on some of the trailors, updating them.
Kevin then said, Our hands are tied, the decision has been made.
This ended the discussion on the trailor court, and the residents left very upset with the board.

Fence Ordinance 13-1-142
Kevin made a change on the Ordinance. No fences will be allowed on the Lot lines anymore, for any reason. A minimum of 3' setback will be enforced. "no fences will be allowed on lot lines"
Sue D. made the motion to approve and Pam gave the 2nd.

Tiffany permits application
Kevin asked Dick if he had anything he wanted to say, and He responded no.
Bob W. made the motion to approve and Sue D. gave the 2nd.

Library Board
Sue Dzubay Chair for the Library committee
The 1st anniversary is coming up in Nov..
There is a cement slab wanted for behind the library, also a railing to prevent anyone from hitting the building.
Bob W. stated yeah , that would not be a problem.

Personnel and Finance Committee
Sue Dzubay gave the information.
The Complaint Procedure was covered. They must be in writing to the proper committee or the Village Board for review.
The Employee reviews are due by Oct. 1
All Budget $ requests must be received soon.
The Budget numbers for the Nelson Finance charges will be changes.

Licensing Committee
Chair- Pam Marson
The Tiffany permits where the only thing we covered.


Police Committee
Chair - Bob Weix
There would be a uniform policy change, a photo ID Card is going to be required.
There would be no officer bias by board control as of 8-17-05
There had been a request for additional officer hours
A Fund search was started as of 8-26-05.
Officers own discretion will be used to deal with public
He stated that Chief Rockwell's budget would be required soon, and any remaining dollars will roll over into the next budget year.

Nursing Home Committee
Chair - Pam Marson
No Report

Clerk Notes
Jodi Pulk - We will be reformatting the publishing of the minutes to a condensed version, that will give us a $250.00 a month savings. Anyone may come in and review the full minutes if they would like to.
Sue Dzubay responded by telling Jodi that her review was looking a lot better now.

The next Public Works meeting will be the 22nd at 9:30 AM

Payment of Bills and Adjourn followed at 7:35 PM



Oct. 10th
absent- Mike Sand, Pam Marson & Mark Fredrickson
Agenda-
Provisional Lisc.
There where five permits needed and the board approved all.

The Paving Project Update
Once again the paving project has problems and costs where going to increase another $5,000.00 due to lack of a base under Shaw Ave. There was 6" of pavement to be removed from Shaw too. a note that at the 5% contingouncy rate would only have been $1,500.00. Scott Ward explained that this could have been avoided, if the Village would have researched this ahead of time.

The Capital Improvement plan was brought up, Susanne Peeples gave the information to the board. They included the estimated costs on the upcoming projects.

The Zoning Board of Appeals seats where not completed again this month due to the lack of members at the meeting. The names of the five people that gave letters of interest where not given, yet Delorse Radkte, Bill Stewart, and Barry Shrag. The other two names where not stated. I , Rick Talford for sure am one of the two.

The Police Report was given, which was 2 pages. Bob R. stated that it was a busy month. The Budget for the Police Dept. was received and was expected to pass the committee.

The Library Board met, and discussed the costs of a new apron. It would near $7,000.00. As far as there budget goes, they will be happy with whatever they receive. Sue D. then explained that is , 90% of what they get is for salary though.

The Personnel & Finance Committee met twice last month. once for reviews and the other for budget talks. Partridge Ave. is going to be pushed back another year.

Russ C., from the Pierce County Resource and Development program came in and informed the board on how they are working with them to promote future growth and expansions. He stated that there where possibilities of local Co. 's to move out into the Co. more.

There was correspondance this month. Bev and Al Harper, former owners of the Library Building. They wanted to let the board know they approved of the banning of all tables and chairs, etc. Kevin Kitchner then stated, It is nice to get nice letters like that one. Not like some of the ones we get.
(note:- This is common for any board to deal with the questions on there actions, when they are not popular. If they are unwilling to open there minds to a differant view, they are not a democracy. If our community is going to grow, they must acknowledge everyone. It does take a community to stay together.


Nov. 14th
absent--Bob R.- via phone, Mike Sand was 45 minutes late, but did attend.
Attendance- Mr. & Mrs. Linke, M. Yaucht, Chief Rockwell, Sari Gordon, Scott Ward, and the Talford's
Agenda--

Public Hearing for the 2006 Budget-
Bob R. stated there was a cash flow of $11,000.00 and the employees where going to receive 2.5%. The House taxing is going to be near 2.83%. There was also a change in Jodi Pulk salary. She now receives what our past clerk received when she left.
The Alley repairs will now be moved to 07' instead of 06'.
The Police Dept. and Village office will be done in 06'
The work on Partridge will be done in 07' also.
We have perfect right to do this, Sue Replied.
Motion was approved and the Public Hearing was Adjourned.

Public Input--
Rick Talford asked the board about the cracks showing up on Shaw Ave. as well as the sink hole returning already on the west end of the street.
Bob W. replied that there was only 1 layer put down so far, and the 2nd would be this spring.
Rick then asked about the reason for such a high budget, when the rest of the county is showing less needs for increases, yet Elmwood is showing a 34% increase.
Bob W. again replied by stating the pump station was a big part of the increases. Other projects are adding this up also.
Kristina Talford asked the Board if they could get, and place more of the Pooper Scooper law signs around town. there is only 1 located on Public Ave. There is a big problem with this around town.
Kevin Kitchner asked if the village actually had these signs to begin with, and if so, was there an ordinance in regards to the question.
Bob W. responded by saying, You'll have to talk to Jamie about that.

Adopting the 2006 Budget
approved unanimously

Provisional Operators Licenses
all approved

Class C Wine License for the Main St. Bar
Approved

Resolution 2005 Emergency Management Planning
Jodi P. told the board that this came up last spring, and had to be passed in order for the village to receive any funding from the program.
Bob W. asked if there needed to be a motion, and was told yes.

LREP paving Project-Payment request and change order # 1
Scott Ward told the board that they had found a soft spot on Shaw Ave. and with the additional needs to fill and remove the old street, the costs where increased.
Kevin Kitchner asked if the road would need to be torn up for the soft spot.
Scott replied not really, it has the potential of sealing itself up. It will not hurt the integrity of the road.
Bob W. made the motion to pay, and Sue D. gave the 2nd.

Police Ride Along Policy
Bob Rupakus gave the information to the board. The Chief states that we need a ride along policy for the village.
Alex Rockwell- I looked at the Menasha Policy and used it as a guideline.
Kevin K. stated that He had one concern. The scheduling should not include such things as fun rides. #2, No one under the age of 14 yrs of age should be allowed in the squad.
Sue D.- responded by stating the Chief should be able to use good judgement in that area.
Rick Talford spoke quickly to the board, stating that the school uses 14 years of age to begin there transitional services for the students to be looking at careers.
Kevin Kitchner- I have more, #3 I believe the carying of weapons should only be the Chief also.
Chief Rockwell stated that unless they are certified, no officer may carry a firearm while off duty.
Kevin then added #4, there should a tour of the vehicle prior to the ride. The observer should know that they are only riding along, they are not to participate in any case. I am not trying to rip you apart.
Bob W. made a motion to approve
Kevin K. resplied I'm not done yet. I want Mike Sand to see highlighted area, since he just came in to the meeting.
Chief Rockwell added that this is a 6 page policy, the largest of the Dept. , and that is compared to not having one at all.
Sue D. stated that the liability falls on the Parents involved.
Chief stated that they all have to follow the chain of command.
Kevin K.- then asked if the 48 hour notice was in regards to the board members as well.
Bob W. responded, it says 24 hours.
motion and approval followed.

Trapping within the Village Limits
Chief Rockwell stated that there had been some issues with this recently by the Eau Galle River.
Kevin K. added that there is no hunting allowed within the Village.
Chief Rockwell stated that the use of traps on private property was allowed. but that was only with live traps. no kill traps may be used.

Zoning Board of Appeals
Kevin said there where 2 openings for the board. also there is 1 alternative seat available.
Bob R. stated that there was only a need for the president to state his recommendations and the board then could vote on that.
Kevin gave the names of those interested. Delorse Radkte, Donna Lein, Barry Shrag, Bill Stewart, Rick Talford. We will do these individually, and if anyone refuses a name, that person will not be able to seat for 1 year.
#1 Delorse- accepted, #2 Donna L.-accepted, #3 Barry Shrag-accepted
I want to personally thank all those who sent letters of interest.
(note- I Rick Talford was the only person of the 5 to be present at the meeting)

Capital Improvement Plan
Jodi P. stated that they needed to just skip the item for now, Susanne was not yet present.

Police Report
Bob R. stated that there where no special interests, and everyone had the report in front of them.

Committee and Board Reports
Sue D. stated the Personnel and Finance Committee met to go over the Budget, and they had to pick and choose for it. She also stated that she had missed the Library board meeting.

Adoption of the 05'-06' Plan
Kevin asked if the North end of Woodman St. was being worked on.
Susanne responded- No, both ends are in the plan, but only the South end is planned for work.

Payment of the bill was approved

Correspondance
Kevin K. spoke again, A letter was received from the community club, thanking the board for the use of the auditorium. A new fire truck was discussed at our last meeting. The Pumper truck is in need of repairs for replacement.
Bob W. replied that that was a better truck than Menomonie has. It takes 20 minutes for our fire Dept. to leave the station when called upon.
Mark Fredrickson added that this was something that was in there 3 year plan for the fire dept.
Bob W. again stated that it takes Menomonie 20 minutes to get to Elmwood, and Elmwood cant respond that quick.
Kevin K. then stated they are looking for grants to assist with the needs.
Mark F. stated that they needed the pumper truck for the out of town fires.
Bob W. again replied, Yeah, but it took them 20 minutes 2yrs ago, to respond. That was for a fire within the Village. He then asked if that was on the agenda, or just in the correspondance
Kevin told him, it was only added information he wanted to let everyone know.
Bob said, well, is that all then?

The meeting then adjourned at 8:10 PM

(note: the community and it's safety seem to be the last thing on the boards mind for this budget. There were wage increases for the Board President, Clerk, Treasurer, Police, Shop, Bowling alley, Auditorium, Celebration, Election, Parks, and a large amount to the Library. other increases where in the areas of Misc. revenue, long term dept., auditorium outlay, police outlay, Shop machine and Equipment, Street and snow maint., sidewalks, storm sewer, planning commission, and interest paid out) Years of negative budgeting is now being recovered with these increases. The Library was to be self run, that was the reason they where allowed to move out of the auditorium building.)

Dec. 12
absent- Mark Fredrickson
attendance- Mr. & Mrs. Yaucht, Neil Boltic, Francis from the Habitat for Humanity program, Teresa from the Pierce Co. Humane Society, Barry Shrag for the Chamber of Commerse, Jake Sailor, Talford Family, Enginner Scott Ward and Rep. Susanne from MSA, and Reporter Sari Gordon from the Pierce Co. Herald
Agenda
Public Input-
Jake Sailor came to the board to give them an ultimadum, the need for a new building or he would be looking to move his business out of town.He gave the board a deadline of Jan. 2006 to respond.

Habitat for Humanity
Francis spoke to the board about how habitat for humanity works, and the village board donated 1 lot, out of the 3 that will be vacant from the evicted families in the trailor court on Woodman.

Humane Society Contract
Teresa gave the board some information on what the needs where for the Co. humane Society. After an hour of the board hemming and hawing, they told her they would try to help. Bob R. was against the assitance due to the high cost of the employees wages.

Miss Elmwood Donation
The St. Paul carnival is around the corner, and she will need $375.00 to attend. The board agreed to give $100.00 towards the trip.

Economic Development
Barry Shrag gave information to the board in regards to the committee that has been created to assist the village in expansion. They want to promote more for Elmwood. Bob R., Bob W., Mike S. will be on the committee.

Police Report
Bob R. stated it is all the normal issues.

Committee and Board Reports
The Library now has $90,000.00 from a donation received. there is more than enough for the library to get things done now.
Payment of Bills and Adjourn at nearly 9PM

(note- again the board comments spoke volumes. they where once again nasty towards the community needs)