May 2011 Village & School Report

“Veteran’s Park Layout Changes in Elmwood”

Submitted by Rick A. Talford
Citizen Journalist


ELMWOOD, WI - May 9, 2011 The Elmwood Village Board held their monthly meeting. During the meeting, Trustee Brian Buck told the board how the Parks and Building Committee met prior to the board meeting, so the American Legion Post 207 could present their park layout design changes. Marty Reiner and Marilyn Galoff then presented the design and drawing that they had. The board did request to see the final layout design for the Veteran’s Park. The request was approved. Two Operator’s Licenses were then approved, one each for the Longbranch and Tiffany Tavern. The board was then presented with the audit financial statements and report from the Clerk, Amy Wayne. The Clerk reported the audit was well, and everything was in order.

In Committee and Board Reports- Trustee Trisha Knops, reported the Nursing Home Committee met April 12, and there are 37 out of 46 beds that are regularly occupied. The physical therapy room is completed, and their May meeting is scheduled for May 10th. Trustee Bruce Hartung reported for the Personnel and Finance Committee, stating, “We will be addressing the Bond issue with TID No 4 prior to the June board meeting, and will be inviting Brian Reilly, from Ehlers Financial to this meeting.” Trustee Brian Buck spoke for the Parks and Building Committee. The committee is currently working on getting bids for the Auditorium front door replacement. He also added, “Josh Bleskacek will be filling in for him, when he is unable to open the auditorium for Tuesday’s open gym.” There was no report for the Library and Public Works Committee’s this month.

The 2011-2012 Committee selections were then discussed and provided. The Licensing Committee will be Trisha Knops (Chair), Rick Stohr and Neil Boltic. The Police Committee will be Brian Buck (Chair), Neil Boltic and Trisha Knops. The Parks and Building Committee will be Brian Buck (Chair), Neil Boltic and Mike Sand. The Public Works Committee will be Mike Sand (Chair), Rick Stohr and Neil Boltic. The Personnel and Finance Committee will be Bruce Hartung (Chair), Brian Buck and Rick Stohr. The President Pro Temp is Brian Buck, due to his steady attendance to the meetings, stated President Bill Stewart. Trisha Knops will report for the Nursing Home. Brian Buck will report for the Library. The two board members for the Planning Commission will be Neil Boltic and Brian Buck. Absent from this meeting was returning Trustee Mike Sand. The Board meeting then ended at 7:25 pm.

In other news - The April 18, 2011 School Board Minutes were approved at the May 16, 2011 Meeting held at the Elmwood Public School. Newly elected Board member Brooke Glaus was in attendance. In the Administrative Reports, Principal Jennifer Alwin reported on Middle-High School athletics/activities. “The Track, baseball and softball are off to kind of a slow start, due to inclement weather. Our Forensics students did well at the competition in Madison. There are several academic events and field trips scheduled for April and May, including FFA Banquet, Junior Prom, HS Honors Banquet, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Band/Choir events, and HS/MS Graduation.”

Superintendent Paul Blanford reported that the gym roof leaked again, a day or so after the roofing company removed the ballast rocks. “All damages are covered by insurance,” he added. “So far, 14 applications have been received for High School English teacher. The gym door bids have been received, but specifications were not consistent among them. A new set of specifications for the awnings and concrete work have been drawn up and new bids have been requested. The board will meet with JA Counter, our health insurance broker, on Monday, April 25, to discuss action on employee health insurance for next school year.” Greg Nelson was appointed to attend the CESA Convention in Turtle Lake on June 6, 2011.

In Action Items - The Board accepted the resignation of John Pollock, as the Head Coach of the Girls’ Basketball program. He was “Thanked” for the two years of service. A second resignation was approved for Jessica Harndorf, as the night custodian. A Couple approvals for hiring were then completed for Becky Baier for the Summer Wellness Facilitator, and Bill Barnes as the Special Education Aide for the remainder of the school year. The renewal of the cooperative program with Plum City in High School Track for the 2012-2013 year was then approved. The Summer School dates were then set for June 13-30, 2011, and the decision to approve the awning and sidewalk work was tabled, due to specifications not being complete enough.

The Informational Items then concluded the open part of the meeting. A Special Board Meeting will be held Monday, April 25, at 7:00 pm to review the budget and reorganize the newly elected school board. A meeting on writing “School Policies” will be held on April 28, 2011 in Turtle Lake, with Superintendent Paul Blanford, Secretary Sandra Weix and Board Member Bernard Chrisman attending.