NOVEMBER 19, 2008                    REGULAR BOARD MEETING                                  7:30 P.M.

 

Chris Denman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with Board members James Henning, Mark Tamblyn, Russ Kumbier and Dean Stapleton present. Dave Pattengale and Bill Weidert were absent.

 

Sandi Swan, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and John Tierney, Engineer were also present. 

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Henning moved, 2nd by Kumbier to forego verbal reading of the October 15 & 24, 2008 meeting minutes.  Motion carried.

 

Kumbier moved, 2nd by Henning to approve the minutes of the October 15 & 24, 2008 meeting as printed.  Motion carried.

 

Period for Public Comment:   No one appeared for public comment.

 

Department Reports:

Sheriff’s Department report. A written report was reviewed showing the following statistics for October: three accidents; seven speeding citations, three traffic citations, twelve parking citations and thirteen warnings were issued.  There was one arrest.  Complaint statistics were as follows:  Twenty-eight complaints originated through calls directly to the Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Prochaska assisted with twelve additional complaints, originated twenty-one of his own and performed follow up on seventeen. Also reported were nineteen work days, 154.75 hours and 1,449 miles driven.  Ten foot patrols were conducted. 

 

Deputy Tony Castillo introduced himself to the Board as Deputy Prochaska’s replacement. He informed them that he has been on the Sheriff’s Department for 10 years and resides in Racine. He also reported on a burglary that took place at the Rochester Fire Department sometime between 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2008 and 6:30 a.m. Monday, November 17, 2008. He stated that the thieves gained entrance by prying up the metal siding and reaching in to unlock the door. Pain medications among other drugs and syringes were taken off both rescue squads.

He stated that there are no suspects at this time.

 

Discussion was held about possibly funding security lighting for the Fire Dept. Consensus of the Board is to discuss it at a consolidated Board meeting on December 1, 2008.

 

There was also discussion of the increased vandalism and thefts that have been occurring in the area. Board members asked Deputy Castillo if the Sheriff’s Department is increasing the coverage in the Western part of the County. Deputy Castillo was not aware of any increased coverage.

 

Henning moved, 2nd by Stapleton to invite Sheriff Carlson to the next board meeting to answer questions about increased coverage in the Western part of the County. Motion carried.

 

Maintenance. Brian Krueger reported that he purchased twenty bags of salt for the up coming snow season.

 

Engineering Department.   John Tierney’s written report was reviewed as follows:

 

 “The Settlement of Rochester” Condominiums

·     No activities this period.  Utilities to be relocated on CTH J this coming fall/winter for spring road work. 

 

 

Trail of Pines

·     Paving will be done Friday, November 21, 2008

 

 

Building Inspection.  Lee Geivell was absent, a permit report for October was provided.

 

Tamblyn moved, 2nd by Kumbier to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 8:02 p.m. Motion carried.

 

PUPLIC HEARING REGARDING VACATION OF E. FOX ST. WEST OF S. WATER ST. regarding vacation of E. Fox St. west of S. Water St.

 

Denman called the Public Hearing to order at 8:02 p.m.

 

There were no objections from the public.

 

Kumbier moved, 2nd by Tamblyn to adjourn the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.

 

Denman called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.

 

Request for variance to section G. of the developer’s agreement “Building and Occupancy Permits” requiring the first lift of asphalt to be installed before issuing occupancy permits

Trail of Pines Condominiums

 

Swan reported that this item is no longer an issue because Roger Keiffer informed her that the paving of Trail of Pines Drive will take place on Friday, November 21, 2008.

 

Street Tree Removal – 300 S. State St.

 

Chuck Britnall provided a quote to remove the remainder of a tree that lost a large limb last month. The cost to remove the tree was quoted at $450; stump removal at $50.

 

Henning moved, 2nd by Kumbier to approve the quote and have Chuck Britnall remove the remainder of the tree.

Motion carried.

 

Resolution #6-2008 regarding vacation of E. fox street west of S. Water St.

 

Stapleton moved, 2nd by Henning to approve Resolution #6-2008. Motion carried.

 

2008 Bridge Inspection Proposal- N. Rochester Street Bridge

 

The State is requiring an initial inspection be preformed on the Rochester St. Bridge this year. Betty Novy received two quotes. Jewell & Associates, the original design engineers, will perform the inspection for $400, and a verbal quote from Ayres & Associates was received in the amount of $600.

 

Henning moved, 2nd by Kumbier to approve the quote from Jewel & Associates in the amount of $400. Motion carried.

 

Resolution #9-2008 “A Resolution expressing the opposition of the Village of Rochester with a policy of the Department of Natural resources regarding the killing of mute swans in Racine County”

 

Kumbier moved, 2nd by Stapleton to approve Resolution #9-2008. Motion carried.

 

Western Racine County Sewerage District Ordinance Request

 

Consensus of the Board was to table this item until the December 1, 2008 Joint Board Meeting to discuss at that time.

 

Correspondence was read from Rochester Historical Society regarding a thank you for the use of the Municipal Building throughout the year, and Wisconsin Municipal Clerk’s Association stating that Sandi has received the designation of Wisconsin Certified Municipal Clerk!!

 

Committee reports:

Street:  Chuck Britnall will be removing the Winski tree some time this coming week.

 

Consolidation:  A Consolidated Board of Trustees is scheduled for December 1, 2008 to approve the 2009 Budget among other topics to be discussed.

  

Parks and Beautification:  Kumbier reported that he has been approached by more scouts to complete Eagle Projects for the Village of Rochester. Some of the ideas that were suggested, included picnic tables & benches and beautification.

 

Health Board:  Nothing to report at this time, a Health Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2008.

 

Ordinance Committee:  Consensus of the Committee was to delay any activities by the committee until after the budget season.

 

Racine County Comprehensive Plan Multi-Jurisdictional Advisory Committee: Pattengale expressed his desire to bow out of this committee and have Mike Weinkauf continue as the Village of Rochester contact.

 

Finance:  Stapleton read the report.  Tamblyn moved, 2nd by Henning to approve.  Motion carried.

 

Kumbier moved, 2nd by Henning to adjourn at 8:32 p.m.  Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Sandi J. Swan, WCMC

Deputy Clerk-Treasurer