February 2014 Village Board Report

Elmwood Village begins weekly reports by Police Dept.

Submitted by Rick A. Talford

Citizen Journalist

ELMWOOD, WI- The monthly meeting was held on Monday, February 10, 2014. Trustee Mike Sand was absent from the meeting. A Public Hearing was held prior to the start of the regular board meeting, for Resolution 2014-02 Discontinuation of Groot Ave., for the Sewer Plant Project. There was no attendance to the public hearing by citizens of the community. A section (west half of section 48) of land was also purchased by the village from the Countryside Co-op for a price of one dollar. A roll call vote was completed unanimously.

Village Attorney Jens Loberg spoke to the board in regards to the next item on the agenda. A power pole needs to be removed, and the lines buried underground. In order for Pierce County to agree to this change, the village will need to take on the costs of this project, and get those funds from the Wastewater Treatment Plan Project. Trustee Delorse Radtke made the motion to approve this item.

Two Operator’s Licenses for Sky Holt & Mackensie Herbert were both approved for the Longbranch. Another item covered during the meeting, was the issue of the Longbranch being open after hours. A warning was given, “Citations will be issued if this continues”. A meeting was held by the Police Committee to speak over this issue, with both Mr. and Mrs. Rupakus attending. Mike Sand was also spoken to in regards to this same issue. This was part of the Jan. 28 Police Committee meeting that I requested information on. It was also noted that Trustee Delorse Radtke is the Chairperson for the Police Committee. Brian Buck was removed from the Committee last month. As for the information I requested quite some time ago in regards to the lack of the Trac Grant and Equipment being purchased anyways, I have tried several times to get this information without any response by the Officer or Committee.

In Committee and Board Reports, It was reported by Trustee Radtke, the Enrichment Council generously donated $1K to the library. There are plans to donate for the front door replacement, auditorium floor work and more tables. The library is planning on having a Spring Garden Flea Market on April 26^th. It was also stated the Library is looking into purchasing new laptops or tablets for Library use only. Radtke also provided the Police Committee information, stating “Chief Petrasko submitted his weekly log”. (This was part of the Jan. 28 meeting as well) The ATV Route was discussed further, and the Pierce County Highway Dept. will need to meet and go over the few items that are needed to pass/approve this item. Trustee Neil Boltik told the members of the board that there are obstacles needing to be taken care of. The County and State Highway Regulations are the largest issues.

Trustee Neil Boltic provided information on the Nursing Home Committee. The NH has been selected to provide music therapy for their residents. It was stated that they are the only home in the county that was selected for this program. “The Elmwood Rod and Gun Club have their fish fry again on Friday’s from 4:30 to 8 PM.” He added.

There were no reports provided for the Licensing, Parks and Buildings, Public Works and Personnel and Finance Committees. Payment of Bills and adjournment completed the meeting at 7:34 PM.