2002
April- Cedar Corp. announces grants available for citizens and business to update
properties-Denied by board members, not just for village board use.
August- ATV use going to be allowed in Village
PD will now have a new camera system in squad- cost 1,200.00
September.- Talford request help against harassment from neighbor John Marson-
committee meeting to be set by board- will do nothing
December. - Auditorium Rates doubled for non-profit groups by Jodi Pulk-Clerk
PD received new laptop computer for squad
2003
June 9- water and sewer rates increased 3%
October. 13 - Library now moved- wants additional hours to operate, and $12,000.00
2004
February. 9 - Stewart states all fire hydrants will be kept clear, this will not be a problem
- Village shop given the ok to buy street sweeper
- Notary fee now $1.00 for Jodi Pulk-clerk
- Publishing Co. coming w/ 12 new jobs stated by Bob W. to be coming to town
March. 8 - John and Jodell Marson w/ Donna Lein slander Talford Family for 90 minutes
and the Village Board Bob W. and Bill S. acknowledge time it takes to rid a
family and proceed to state 3 years Talford family could and should be gone-
9 - request for audio transcript from Village Meeting-hand delivered to clerk
23 - Police Committee meeting- Marson, Lein in meeting speaking as we
entered, Kris and I spoke and Bob W. ignored us, and walked out.
- Stewart followed Rick outside to threaten citations for misc. reasons, and
posed for a picture by his cycle with a peace sign.
April. 12 - Transcript fees raised from $20 to $40, or $50-
Bill states we are not going to just give them away.
- Nelson Dev. bans all ATV use in development- due to damages done already
to property, directly behind Stewarts property.
- Barber Shop high water bill and board was nasty as hell to her.
- (note- Attorney Loberg had numerous Talford police reports scattered on tables
that anyone could view.)
- Nelson Dev. bans all ATV use in development- due to damages done already
to property, directly behind Stewarts property.
- Barber Shop high water bill and board was nasty as hell to her.
- (note- Attorney Loberg had numerous Talford police reports scattered on tables
that anyone could view.)
May 10 - Salvation army water bill assistance info. given out by clerks to public
we started getting harassed about not paying our bills by neighbor.
A one time assistance on a water bill, the clerk made public !
- we also where banned from taking any items from the metal recycling to give
to people that could use the items. Ordinance allowed w/ good faith.
- Ordinance 8-4-11 now changed- unless good faith applies removed from policy
- Barber Shop water bill again- Bob W. states we never helped anyone before
and we are not starting now.
- we also where banned from taking any items from the metal recycling to give
to people that could use the items. Ordinance allowed w/ good faith.
- Ordinance 8-4-11 now changed- unless good faith applies removed from policy
- Barber Shop water bill again- Bob W. states we never helped anyone before
and we are not starting now.
28 - Public Works Committee- Water problems Talford made a mapping of all
sitting water and needs to move it. Map did not mean anything- no use
- Shut off policy now for delinquent bills started now by clerk
June 14 - Adopt A Hwy sign theft- Talford’s - Bob W. states not our problem
- Barber Shop bill delinquent- Village not allowing dispute
- Clerk wants additional $700 for postage costs
July 12 - Marson mouth about deadbeats and the water bills-
- PD camera system for squad car coming.
(note- Stewart eyeballing Kris entire meeting, and son TJ asked WHY)
August. 16 - Marson and Lein again complaints vs Talford Family- trespassing now
- Board of Appeals tabled- Rick gave letter of interest
- Bowling Alley fees increased by clerk- Jodi Pulk
- Marson complaint about grass in front of his home- not good enough
17 - letter of intent to sue the village board by Marson, Lein, Radtke if village
does not do something with the Talford Family.
September. 13 - Board officially removes “unless good faith applies” from ordinance
- Shaw Ave. paving cost increased 5-10K due to no base
- Art contest for UFO days- created by Jodi P.
- Board of Appeals seat filled by Stewart- Dave Pulk- clerks husband
conflict of interest when member on board- letter sent to board on conflict
21 - Closed session police committee meeting in regards to the Talford- Marson,
Lein, Radtke complaint
Lein, Radtke complaint
October. 11 - Zoning Board of Appeals seat not filled yet-tabled
- Cenex mill denied burning at site
23 - Police committee meeting-Marson, Lein , and Radtke again in the meeting
when we entered and they where speaking. when I spoke, I was snapped at by
Bob W. and he told me I was lucky to even be allowed to speak, yet they where
talking with the other three without any trouble at all. Marson called us a
cancer spreading through the community, and stated we where like the
broken window affect.
November. 8 - Zoning Board of Appeals- Rick the only one out-
- Sign replacement spoke over with Neil Boltic
- Talford’s brought up a skate park idea for the teens at the butternut park
Bob W. stated that by donations only, we don’t do anything with that.
- Pabst house denied burning the rest down by FD
- Kris spoke over safety issues at the Pabst house site
22- Personnel and Finance committee meeting- Bob W. and Marilyn Galoff
got nasty as ever with Bob R. over budget issues, they even told Bob to
shut up, because they had been here longer than him. The room got really
tense and they even walked out without adjourning the meeting.
Dec. 1 - Bob Rupakus started the meeting, by calling Bob W. and Marilyn G. both
unethical in trying to pass a non approved budget. They changed the papers
from when they held the meeting to when they brought it to the board.
- Ban against outdoor wood furnaces was created due to citizen complaint
- Kris asked about the budget issues, and Bob stated that was democracy
- Rick asked about the PD storage garage not having heat w/ squad equip.
being stored in there- 400.00 bill cut out of budget-
- Village office getting all new equip. by clerks request
- DNR letter states no burning of Cenex site, yet is burning a second day in a row
- Woodman St. projects costs will be near 200,000.00 in research.
2005
January. 10- Skate Park idea from the Talford’s tabled again
- Rick brought up the safety issue at the Pabst house site
- Shaw and Butternut paving projects- force owners to pay for new piping
25- Woodman St. repairs put off another year
- Ordinance creation to force all paving jobs to have piping redone at owners
cost set as the new rule for all paving projects in the village
February. 14-- Argus editor at meeting to request police report for paper
- Ordinance 9-1-44 new water shut off policy for delinquent water bills
- Skate Park idea out- too costly says Bob W.
- PD hired Robbie Jaeger
- Personnel and Finance Committee meeting- Bowling alley wages increased
March. 2-- Graham Day Care idea for employees brought up
- Parade entrance fee’s increased to 25.00 float- 50 political
14-- UFO Days fireworks donation increased to 1,000.00
Kevin K. wants citations for those who do not shovel quick enough
Bob W. wants Pabst house to be given to school for homecoming bonfire
April. 11--Bill now wants municipal court for Elmwood- keep business here
Radio read meters idea brought up-
Kevin Kitchner took over as president of the village
15- Susan D- we only have money left for the industrial areas
19- 2nd Village board meeting-
- Shrag fire in yard w/ building materials- Bob R. says only campfire-lie
Kevin K. states Talford’s are reason for school lockdown
Bob R. states Talford’s just look for trouble
Requested PD report by Tom Bauer for actions
Mark F. agreed that they did wrong in meeting
25- Graham project being held up- owners not happy with board
May 9- Ordinance 13-1-142 fences was re done to not allow fences as boundary marker
- PD - Bauer gives two week notice- not happy with board control
- Water read meters to cost village 50,000.00 for 375 units
- Pabst house idea- tear down and charge 6,000.00 against owners
- Village shop roof repair needed- 8,000.00
18- PD Chief ad needed
June 13- Main St. bar liquor license request denied by board- attorney also present
- 6 lots in industrial park now owned by village
- Graham project lost due to glitch in paperwork stated by Bob R.
- Ban against any rental of tables and chairs to community
- Public Input cut to only one session at meeting start
July 11- Clerk took away community club button sales- community club not happy
- Alex Rockwell hired as new Police Chief
- Kris spoke with Jodi on artwork wanted for UFO Days- Kris won contest
prize money given to her for all the extra work done for Jodi
August. 15 -- Delorse R. asked why Graham lost- Bob R. stated they did not like the
wording in the contract or something.
- Ordinance 7-1-20 number of pets owned by residents set at 2 dogs/cats
- Trailer court eviction began for Woodman St. trailers
September. 12-- Trailer court Rep. came to meeting asking questions
Susan told them Oct. 1, 2006 everyone has to be out
Susan then stated to the Rep. she did not like the umbrance being used
Rep. asked for board to reconsider- Sue stated NO
Bob W. stated that no one can re rent them either, like someone already did
(note- Pam M. son was the one who rented the trailer)
Susan then stated they where told by the Attorney, they only needed to
give the residents 60 days notice- adding the sewer is a problem as well
Bob W. then said that it is a slum out there
August. 15 -- Delorse R. asked why Graham lost- Bob R. stated they did not like the
wording in the contract or something.
- Ordinance 7-1-20 number of pets owned by residents set at 2 dogs/cats
- Trailer court eviction began for Woodman St. trailers
September. 12-- Trailer court Rep. came to meeting asking questions
Susan told them Oct. 1, 2006 everyone has to be out
Susan then stated to the Rep. she did not like the umbrance being used
Rep. asked for board to reconsider- Sue stated NO
Bob W. stated that no one can re rent them either, like someone already did
(note- Pam M. son was the one who rented the trailer)
Susan then stated they where told by the Attorney, they only needed to
give the residents 60 days notice- adding the sewer is a problem as well
Bob W. then said that it is a slum out there
(this makes the village board, slum lords)
Rep. again asked for another month for people to come talk to the board
Susan said-NO
- Ordinance 13-1-142 now states no fences within 3 feet of property line-
- Complaint procedure for village residents must be in writing
- Clerk now says the meeting minutes have been changed- saving
$250.00 month- yet she just requested an additional 700.00 for costs
October. 10 -- Shaw paving project costing added 5,000.00 again- totaling 15K above est.
- Zoning board of appeals tabled another month- lack of members the reason
Kevin said he would nominate- Bill Stewart, Delorse Radtke, and Barry Shrag
(note- no letters of interest received- just his decision for filling seats)
- Library apron going to cost 7,000.00
- Bev and Al Harper letter rec’d- applaud ban on tables and chairs donated
Rep. again asked for another month for people to come talk to the board
Susan said-NO
- Ordinance 13-1-142 now states no fences within 3 feet of property line-
- Complaint procedure for village residents must be in writing
- Clerk now says the meeting minutes have been changed- saving
$250.00 month- yet she just requested an additional 700.00 for costs
October. 10 -- Shaw paving project costing added 5,000.00 again- totaling 15K above est.
- Zoning board of appeals tabled another month- lack of members the reason
Kevin said he would nominate- Bill Stewart, Delorse Radtke, and Barry Shrag
(note- no letters of interest received- just his decision for filling seats)
- Library apron going to cost 7,000.00
- Bev and Al Harper letter rec’d- applaud ban on tables and chairs donated
November. 14 -- Employee raises 2.5%, Tax Levy = 2.83%
- Jodi P. wages increased to old clerks pay when retired- employed now 2 yrs
- R. Talford asked about tax levy- co. only 2-3%, but Elmwood 34%-Why
told because of all the projects in planning to be done
- Kris Talford asked about more pooper scooper law signs to be posted
Kevin stated that he did not know there was a law for it.
- Shaw Ave. possible soft spot in street- may need to dig up to repair
- Trapping Ordinance looked at- no harm to any animals period now-
- Zoning board of appeals seating- Delorse, Donna, and Barry selected
Rick was the only one present at meeting
- Kevin K. brought up a fire truck repair needed and Bob W. started
complaining that they can not even get out of the fire hall w/n 20
minutes. he ridiculed the FD 3-4 times in a minute or so.
- Budget increases seen -- Village Board= 5,000.00, Clerks = 11,000.00
Treasurer (also clerk) = 3,000.00, Police Dept. = 11,000.00,
Auditorium = 4,000.00, Election = 6,000.00, Library = 21,000.00
(library was to be self sufficient- that was clear for them to get new building)
December. 12 -- Sailors came to the board and gave them an ultimadum to get him a new
building or location for one, or he would be considering leaving the town.
- Habitat for Humanity came in for the donation of a lot in the trailer court
for them to build on the old dump.
- Humane Society came in to get help with saving the county animal shelter
board members where far from helping-
- miss Elmwood donation to attend winter carnival- 100.00 of 375.00 needed
- Barry Shrag came in for small business committee being formed- Bob W.
Bob R. and Mike Sand became members to the committee
- Library now received 90,000.00 donation
2006
January. 9 -- excessive complaint policy created against the Talford Family
(Intentionally due to threat by Bob R. on Dec. 29th, 05)
- Ordinance 2-11-8 disorderly conduct changed to include phone and email
use with profane or lude comments
- Bob R. wanted to allow ATV use after snowfalls- Attorney present said no
you cannot relax the state law- Bob then stated that there is the letter of the
law, there is the spirit of the law, but is there any discretion of the law?
attorney again told him they could not modify the state laws.
- Ordinance 2-11-8 disorderly conduct changed to include phone and email
use with profane or lude comments
- Bob R. wanted to allow ATV use after snowfalls- Attorney present said no
you cannot relax the state law- Bob then stated that there is the letter of the
law, there is the spirit of the law, but is there any discretion of the law?
attorney again told him they could not modify the state laws.
(BOB has a real problem with what law means)
- Police Report fees changed again- was 5.00 for first five pages, then 1.00
now it will be 1.00 for the first page, and .25 per page there after
( I brought this up- do to many different costs being charged to me)
- Jodi spoke about the office desks and cabinets that are being done by
Jake Tupper
- John Marson brought up the animal control issue again, stating to just kill them
he and the board laughed, until the PCH reporter said, that is not funny, they
have rights, you cannot just kill them- the room changed just that quick.
(while leaving , Marson blocked the doorway, attempting to intimidate the
reporter. he did the same with Rick Talford while he was leaving the building.)
(also- I stopped into the office and requested a copy of the policy created, and
Delorse R. was in there complaining to Jodi that they should not have ran the
police committee meeting early, and Jodi agreed.)
- Police Report fees changed again- was 5.00 for first five pages, then 1.00
now it will be 1.00 for the first page, and .25 per page there after
( I brought this up- do to many different costs being charged to me)
- Jodi spoke about the office desks and cabinets that are being done by
Jake Tupper
- John Marson brought up the animal control issue again, stating to just kill them
he and the board laughed, until the PCH reporter said, that is not funny, they
have rights, you cannot just kill them- the room changed just that quick.
(while leaving , Marson blocked the doorway, attempting to intimidate the
reporter. he did the same with Rick Talford while he was leaving the building.)
(also- I stopped into the office and requested a copy of the policy created, and
Delorse R. was in there complaining to Jodi that they should not have ran the
police committee meeting early, and Jodi agreed.)
February. 13 -- meeting was cancelled, due to lack of board members- 20th new date
- Quarry blasting was a big issue- Marion Yauch, Delorse R. both where
in complaining about the blasts, and the fact they had someone check and
they found damages from the blasting. Rick Talford added, that since the
quarry stopped allowing the residents use at the site, they have not been
placing the meters out on Shaw Ave. anymore, and that was agreed to, by
Delorse R.. Jodi stated that she has been making a list, and giving that to the
quarry.
- Susan D. spoke about the complaint policy they created, and added that the
quarry complaints have merit.
- Ordinance 11-2-9 tobacco on school property 100% banned
- Kris Talford asked about where the fire alarms for the auditorium building are
located and she was given a vague reply.
(note- all members of the board where sitting in new swivel chairs.)
March. 20 -- Quarry blasting update by Bob R.- he states they told him they where only
using 1/3 of the state allowance, and the buildings would have to move 5 inches
before any damages would occur. He then added, I believe that they are doing
damage to homes in the community
- Deb Helmer and Brenda Kado gave a donation of nearly 3,000.00 to the village
and also gave them the remaining 40 books from the centennial celebration
. They also stated they wanted to create a committee and do a display of history
of Elmwood in the Auditorium, Bob R. immediately stated that he would chair
that committee.
- Bob W. then spoke about the trail idea between spring valley and Elmwood
and he also requested the board set aside money for the project, 2,800.00 to
start with was granted.
- PD has a new officer- Aaron Hanson
April. 10 -- Tiffany Tavern wants to have a bean bag competition and also requested to
close HWY 72 for them. this would be at UFO Days.
- Joint review board seating nominations where given by Kevin K.
Susan D. and Marion Yauch approved
- Jodi now a zoning officer stated by her, for getting the permits for upcoming
projects in the village. (this creates another conflict of interest w/ husband on
the zoning board of appeals)
24--Joint review board meeting- Susan D., Marion Y., Sue B., Toni B., Kirsten S.,
and Jodi P., also Rick and Kris Talford
- Bob R. explained to Marion Y. how they could simply vote to get Mark F. off
the village board. now his plans are starting to get rid of another board member
- Doug Claflin came into the meeting and requested a Variance to pave his
driveway, and Jodi stated they did not have to pay the 75.00 fee she could
waive that.
- Parks committee change also done- Bob W. out and Susan in
May 8-- Woodman St. project now waiting on grants
- Annexation possibilities spoke over
- Planning commission appointment done-= two seats, only one filled Chris N.
- Zoning board of appeals seating- also 2 seats open, and they only filled one
Barb G.--Talford out for third time--
- Lone Rock Kennel agreement- 10 dog, 5 cat
- Park plans now for old dump site--also Park naming contest spoke over, with
Kevin and Jodi already having names selected- veteran park and ufo park.
23- Personnel and Finance committee meeting without giving a 24 hour notice
to public- Kevin K. did not know and was pissed when he found out. Jodi called
it a clerical error.
June 12-- Bob R. went into the bars after closing hours to give citations to them, with the
female officer in the village. this violated the ride along policy, and was a set up
against the new bar owner. He then continued to slander the new owner stating
that they needed to spell things out for him. Longbranch
July 10 -- Jodi made a clear statement that she would never go to the trailer court on
Woodman, because she was scared to go there.
- Mark F. asked how many homes where for sale in Elmwood= answer 28
- Susan D. requested that the board give her permission to hire a new chief for
45,000.00 a year, stating they had to do this, to get someone. She stated that
she had spoke to some people already, and even cut a few over their phone
interview. I have done this 4 times she stated. We need the authority to pay
Alex Rockwell resigned. (note- 3 closed session meeting occurred)
August. 13-- Dick Tiffany came to the board to complain about the female officer that got on
him about the sign he had hanging in front of his bar, that was not proper at all.
he then complained about it being in the newspaper. He added that he was told
she was fired, and wanted to know why she was still around. He then asked
where the extra 10,000.00 was coming from for the new chief. Susan told him
that it was in the budget, and the female officer was not fired.
Bob R. stated that he agreed with Dick, and they could of dealt with the sign
more one on one with him.
- Jodi stated that Aaron quit the PD on Aug. 1st, and John Beyer quit on the
13th. we only have Robbie and Jessica left.
- Susan then stated the interviews for a new chief where being dealt with. She
got rid of two of them right away, stating they wanted nothing to do with the
dissention they had before while being part time in Elmwood prior. She then
went on to saying, we would not have considered many of these candidates,
they did not want to deal with the school, and one guy stated a push off attitude
for the community. This left us with only 1 applicant left, Adam Meyers. A
- A citizen spoke up in regards to the bias used by the officers in Elmwood, and
the ranking of being considered the worst place in the state, besides Durand, he
said. The 98’ bike rally, it was well known to stay away from Elmwood.
- Bob R. then stated that the new chief had to live in the community, by rule.
he then added that we could only be so lucky as to get someone like Jodi
- Barry S. came into the board with a request for the village to help with the
small business marketing and donate 1,000.00 to help the cause- they denied
that right away.
- The Woodman St. project grants failed, so the project will be held off
- Jodi brought up the employees holiday schedule- Bob R. stated that they
did not need to be going over that, and Jodi replied that she wants to get hers-
Bob R. then stated that all he hears is that the employees are unhappy. a
motion to accept her package request was made, and Bob R. voted against it.
September. 11 -- Public Works committee met and Mark F. was removed from the committee
and Susan D. was put in his place. This was the first step in removing Mark
from the Village Board.
- Bowling alley fees increased
- Bob R. then asked if the change in the public works committee was also
going to be done with the parks committee as well- removing Mark F.
29--Police Committee meeting w/ new Chief Adam Meyers- start date was 8-28
Bob R. gave an apology for not meeting with Adam Sooner
Bob W. and Rick & Kris Talford also present at the meeting
Adam explained that he has already started soliciting for items he felt
might be of good use for the PD. Also informed Bob R. that Jessica was
leaving to go to North Hudson.
- Bob R. told Adam that his closest thing to a supervisor is Jodi Pulk-clerk
He also told Adam to continue the monthly projects like ordinance awareness
- Rick Talford spoke on a traffic problem w/ speeding be regular on Public Ave
- Bob R. then told Adam that it was his philosophy to give written warnings first.
- He stated that this is a political situation, and He needed to keep that
in mind. He then told Adam that he needed to have a cell phone on him at all
times, for Jodi to contact him when ever needed. He added, that she does not
want to call the Co. to get a hold of him.
- Then bob started on the newspaper issues he has, stating that he noticed many
errors, typo’s. .etc. in the paper and wanted to know why--Adam stated that he
did not do the report to the paper, that was completed by Robbie Jaeger, for
the entire month of Aug. Adam stated that he will watch for that anyways.
- Bob R. then told Adam that he needed to keep the part time employees to
600 hrs or less per year.
- Bob R. then went back to the speeders issue, and again told Adam that he
should only give warnings on the first stop, this is small town politics he
stated, and people parking the wrong way, they do that here.
(this ended the meeting, but it was noticeable that Bob attempted to give his
directives to Adam just that quick.)
October. 9 -- Mark Fredrickson resigned from the Village Board due to the actions that where
started by Bob R. in the past month. Removing him from the committees he was on.
- Doug Claflin was placed into the open seat on the Board, instantly, without any
public notice given
- Woodman St. will now be totally reconstructed. This was the reason for
evicting all those who lived there, was the cost to repair things was stated to
be too much, and now that everyone is gone, they are repairing everything.
- Hail damages from a recent storm, will be dealt with after we find out how
much the insurance co. is willing to pay. we will get three bid est. told by Sue D.
Oct. 25 --- Public Works committee meeting- no 24 hr notice given to meeting
27--- Personnel and Finance committee meeting--again no 24 hr notice
November. 13 -- meeting cancelled due to not enough board members- 15th new date
- Public Input was a happy parent seeing the Chief in the paper, getting
involved with the school. Happy to see the coop happening-
- Village getting a 96,000.00 loan for treatment plant repairs.
Jodi states that we cannot keep continuing to operate w/ the current funds
we are receiving.
- Riverwood Paving Project costing an additional 5,000.00 than estimated.
- Shaw Ave, paving project has gone 3,000.00 over estimates also, due to lack
of research on the street before tearing it up. The blame for this went against
the board, by the engineer. They stated that the west end of the street was torn
back up, and the soft spot was repaired. This never happened, I watched the
street repairs.
- The engineer then stated that the sewer pipes on Woodman are not adequate
for the needs.
- Ammonia Limits are too high from the treatment plant into the river, so the
Village will now need to do testing of the PH and water Temp. for the next
year, as well as try to repair the problem causing the high levels. The treatment
plant is becoming unfixable stated the engineer.
- Susan Dzubay stated the Personnel and Finance committee met three times,
and they have come to the conclusion that there is no money left.
December. 4 --- Budget hearing was the first thing dealt with, and Jodi P. was the main speaker
for it. There is a need for us to increase the tax levy this year by 7%, and we
also need to raise the sewer and water rates another 18% to pay for the interest
on the loans we have taken out. The increase will only pay the interest of the
loan, she stated again.
- Susan D. stated that all the part time employees have been cut as well.
- Rick Talford asked about how they continue to spend on the things they want,
but are not getting the things that the village needs to be dealt with. The
response by Kevin was that the businesses are growing, and the citizens should
accept that.
- Dick Tiffany then made comment on his belief that Elmwood should not even
have cops, they are nothing but trouble.
- Woodman will now have to have soil boring tests done to determine the
location of the dump site underground. a house sank in the location, so they
just tore it down, and a second house a block away has been leaning. (Scott St.)
- Public Works committee met, and they are wanting to replace the village truck
This will cost approx. 17,000.00 with 3,000.00 for trade in. The truck has been
nickel and diming them, Jodi stated. Bob W. backed doing this immediately,
but denied the FD any help for getting the Fire Truck repair done.
- An additional 800.00 a year will be needed for keeping the radio read meters
unit updated. This was approved also.
- Bob W. then gave the board an idea for creating more revenue. He stated that
they could start logging out the Butternut Park.
(note- A Personnel and Finance committee meeting was held again, without any
24 hour notice to the community.)
2007
January. 8 --- Rick Talford asked the board to allow the Police Committee
Bob R. replied that unless they know what the reasons are, you may or may
not be allowed a meeting.
Bob W. then replied that if I wanted a meeting, then I was going to have to
pay for it.
- Tax interception program has been started by Jodi P. stating this is just another
option I have to get money. (The interception was started in Jan. Yet the
notification to the public was not done until Feb.)
- The comprehensive Plan Committee that was to be formed prior to Dec. still
has not been completed, and Jodi states that is was human error that it was not
on the agenda the past two months to be completed.
February. 12 -- Bill Quinn came in to the meeting to inform the board that he is considering
closing the dealership in Elmwood, due to cost and low sales. He could be
looking at about 6 months to review his thought.
28 --Police Committee meeting- Bob R. states he is disliking the newspaper reports
that are being published. “Too Much” he states.
(the meeting was to be closed, but the Argus Editor and the Pierce Co. Herald
Editor and Writer all attended the meeting, so they had to keep part of the
meeting open to start.)
Al Schmidt spoke, telling the board that the Police reports are public record.
Bob R. replied that they are nothing but a gossip column. there is Too Much info.
Bob W. then stated that he did not see any problems.
Paul Seeling then spoke, stating the open records and safety support by the
chief are important and that gives the community the right to know.
Bob R. replied “we don’t say that you can’t review the records”
Paul S. then said that you have to ensure the people are made aware of their
rights, and I feel the EPD has used his space in the paper wisely, even adding
ordinance reminders.
Bob R. then responded that it does not shed a good light on Elmwood, I do
not think that is good.
Doug C. added that he has been harassed about the dummy being used.
Bob R. then continued, stating I want to review the information before it goes
to publication. I do not want to see that stuff, I personally do not want it.
Chief Meyers then stated that he has been creating case numbers for all cases,
and that is something that was not being done before, when there where four
or five officers working here.
Bob R. stated to Adam, You remember that email thing, it came up again. I
want to review all publications prior to them going to the paper is my vote.
Bob W. then stated that there are bigger problems out there, like Bloomer has.
Paul S. added that Woodville has had their own trouble also.
Chief Meyers replied that the papers could come in and get the information
themselves also.
Bob R. replied again by stating I do not want any % used. Bad info. should not
be published. Your position is public relations. I will write down that this was
a meeting for discussion over misc. issues. he then looked at Adam and said,
your a smart guy, do not get into that crap. This is a Dept. Documented Complaint.
(Bob changed his info. from discussion over a misc. info. to Chief
discretionary errors by the time it made it to the board)
Personnel and Finance committee meeting- Jodi stated that she was reviewing
the health ins. policies, and she wants to have something in writing on the
deductible.
(the meeting then went into closed session with Bob W., Bob R., Pam M.,
Susan D., Jodi P all staying in the meeting. The Chief was then called into the
meeting after Kris and I left, as well as Dick Tiffany who sat at the table with
all the board members.)
March. 12 -- Woodman St. project must do methane testing now stated.
- Sewer rate increase of 18% was brought up
- Committee and Board reports- Bob R. stated we had a meeting on the 12th
Jodi said, no you didn’t
Bob then stated oh yeah, it was the 28th, and it was for the Police and
Personnel meeting (note- there is no such committee)
April. 11 -- Kris Talford asked about all the broken bottles being left on the streets by the
bars, and stated it was nothing against the bars, but the mess is dangerous for
the young kids downtown.
Kevin K. replied by stating that someone has to be caught doing it.
16-- Public works committee- water testing is still failing and continuing to be done.
statement was made, that if the Nelson Dev. and the Assisted Living Home fill
up, then our Treatment center that has been done will be at it’s maximum
operating limits. Thus not allowing anymore building.
19 -- Closed Personnel and Finance committee meeting- Bob R. and Jodi P. created
a story and called the County Law against Rick Talford being in the lobby of
the building, waiting for the meeting to end, for information
21-- Parks Committee discussed having Neil Boltic start creating signs for the
parks. Banners for Downtown and possibly park directional signs for
throughout town.
24 --Police and Personnel committee meeting- (again, no such committee)
Closed session with a quorum of the board, and they did not follow procedure
for closed session meetings.
Personnel and Finance committee meeting- (meeting late due to Bob R. late)
Partridge work out for another year. cost approx. 390K, w/ 60K grants avail.
Rick and Kris asked if those $ could be used for the Parks
Bill S. stated good idea, but no, they are only for the Partridge area
May 2--- Bob R. and Jodi Pulk file Restraining Order against Rick Talford
11-- Village Board members sit in court for R. O. case vs Talford attempted to get
order for entire village board, but only rec’d one for Jodi P. with lies on the stand.
14-- Committee appointment and re seating not read out to public, stating anyone
wants to know, they can come in and get a copy and pay for it.
- Citizen committee appointment procedure- Susan D. stated that they do not
legally have to accept any letters of interest for the committee seating they do,
so they are removing that from being done. the committee appointments will
be done by the village president for now on. (this takes away the citizens way
of stating there interest in positions. the president just picking does not mean
the committees are being set fairly.)
- Comprehensive Plan Committee Appointment- Sandra Weix and Marge
Rovele selected by Stewart
- Letter of support for the spring valley to Elmwood Trail- Jodi P. states that
she wants 1,000.00 for her to go to the meetings for the village, this was
approved right away.
June 18 -- Public Input, Rick Talford asked what the Restraining Order had to do with the
Public, the appeal is not public information.
Bill S. replied that when we get to it, we’ll let you know.
- Ammonia limits still too high
(note- I requested a police report against the board for their actions on the
appeal info. and the Chief refused, a Police report was completed though with
the Co.)
August, 13 -- nursing Home Appointment was done by the president- Phil Dzubay and Deb
Feiler where put in the seats.
- Kris T. told the board of her photo of this years UFO Days parade that received
a pink ribbon at the county fair. They could care less.
- Library sign re done by Neil Boltic
September. 11 -- Rick Talford asked the board why the Chief was told to ignore those violating
the Ordinance against killing of animals in the village. The use of Mole Kill
Stakes is harm to animals, which the ordinance is against doing.
Bill S. replied they would look into it. Put it on next months agenda.
Bob R. replied, I admit I use mousetraps at my home.
- Rick then asked why the Police Chief has been banned from speaking to the
media, without prior authorization from the police committee
Bob R. said, there is information that we do not want released.
Bill S. then said that it was like any other employee, they need ok from their
employer first.
- Kris T. then asked how many parks are in the community, and why they are
locked up.
Susan D. replied . stating that there are four, and the unfinished ones will stay
locked until funds are available to bring them up to date.
Bill S. added that there are no waist facilities out there.
- Woodman St. projects- the rock used for the street repair was not correct and
there will be funds re collected on that error. Also the work on the upper part
will need to be closed each night, and not left open as it has been so far.
- Mobile Home park lot prices where set- 12K for one and 17K for the other.
this will also have 9.75 per foot charge for curb and gutter, as well as cost for
sewer now at 2,400.00 connection pending any change in that rate.
26 -- Woodman Project issues- not being done on time was stated by Pam M.,
Angela P. stated they would have to look into that.
October. 8 -- Kris Talford spoke to the board and gave them info. on their son Kenneth who
has been selected to be an ambassador of the US and is going to Europe next
summer, with some help with tuition costs of 9K
Bill S. replied- good luck (as if to say, don’t let the door hit you on the way out)
then he asked if that was our son Kevin, knowing our family for over ten years.
Kris replied, no it is Kenneth, our oldest son.
- questions then started being asked about the Chief being replaced-
Bill S. denied the statement and stated that no one has spoke to anyone.
Kris T. stated that the Clerk stated Robbie Jaeger is replacing him
Bill S. then replied, no one has spoke to you Robbie, have they
Robbie Jaeger was present, and stated no
(yet he was in court for Elmwood the same morning)
Doug C. then stated that there was no squad car for anyone anyways.
(this also a lie, the Co. squad was already gotten and is in the village police garage)
- Mole Trap use was brought up, with Susan D. stating the moles are considered
vermin, so harming them is not wrong. She stated they should just ignore the
ordinance and allow the use of Kill Stakes. this was agreed to by Bill S. also
- Creation of a Police Commission to investigate Adam Meyers-
Jodi P. stated that We need to protect our employees
(the same statement made by Bill S. in regards to the village paying for Jodi P.
R. O. fees) question now is--Who is the Employee
(this also a lie, the Co. squad was already gotten and is in the village police garage)
- Mole Trap use was brought up, with Susan D. stating the moles are considered
vermin, so harming them is not wrong. She stated they should just ignore the
ordinance and allow the use of Kill Stakes. this was agreed to by Bill S. also
- Creation of a Police Commission to investigate Adam Meyers-
Jodi P. stated that We need to protect our employees
(the same statement made by Bill S. in regards to the village paying for Jodi P.
R. O. fees) question now is--Who is the Employee
