August 2011 Elmwood Village Report

Elmwood Fire Dept. Fundraiser set for Sept. 10, 2011

Submitted by Rick A. Talford
Citizen Journalist


ELMWOOD, WI - August 15, 2011 was the monthly meeting at the Auditorium. A temporary operator’s license, a picnic license and a request to close the street for a dance were all approved for the Fire Department Fundraiser set for Sept. 10. Closing Woodworth St. off between Omaha and Groot Avenue. Another street closure and a request to lift the open container ordinance were also approved for Sandbar and Tiffany’s Taverns for a street dance Saturday. Aug. 27,2011

A DNR mandate was discussed by the Elmwood Village Board. A statewide ordinance has been issued by the DNR that must be adopted by the village. The Ordinance 9-1-52 Cross Control Connection is intended to eliminate all potential sources of cross-contamination between drinking and sewage water. The mandate applies to all village property owners. To enforce compliance, property owners will receive notification through publication, and should expect to receive a visit from a public works employee.

Village Engineer Angela Popenhagen detailed a list of projects the board could consider before drawing up next year’s budget. The list included the wastewater treatment plant, reflective signage, as well as comprehensive plan implementation items.

The board then heard a request to approve an operator’s license. The applicant (Diana Carsten) did not receive a favorable review from police. Board members denied the request, based on the history of alcohol-related issues on the police report.

In Committee and Board Reports, Dan Schuler and Tom Weber were appointed to the nursing home board. Trustee Trisha Knops reported a reduction of Eleven percent in Medicare, and a loss of $33,000 in revenue. She also noted that 25 people have signed the papers for the “Motivation to Move Program.”

Trustee Neil Boltik reported for the public works committee, and detailed an upcoming water tank cleaning. He added the dedication bricks were selling well for the Veteran’s Park Memorial. Also noted were the sidewalk repairs for Main St and Race Ave. that were approved

In closing, Village President Bill Stewart noted a fifty-seven percent voter turnout for the recent recall election, involving Shelley Moore (134) and Sheila Harsdorf (131).

There were no reports for the library, police and parks committees

Absent from this months meeting were Trustees Mike Sand and Brian Buck. The meeting then adjourned at 7:45 PM.