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Village of Cobb
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 8, 2010
President Robert Roelli called the regular meeting of the Village of Cobb to order at 6:00 p.m., at the Village Hall. Roll call. Quorum present. Board members present were Richard Campbell, Arnold Fritsch, John Wienkes, and Donald Ritchie. Laurie Trevorrow was excused and Russell Zingg was absent. Mark Flanagan and Iowa-Grant School Athletic Director, Lois Peart, were also in attendance. Motion by Wienkes, seconded by Fritsch to approve posting and compliance with the open meeting law. Voice vote, all in favor, with Trevorrow and Zingg absent. Motion carried.
CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Wienkes, and seconded by Campbell to approve minutes from the regular meeting held on January 11, 2010. Motion carried by voice vote, with Trevorrow and Zingg absent.
TREASURERS REPORT – The treasurer reported the following bank balances on January 31st:
General Checking Account Bank Balance $ 78,270.85
Outstanding Checks $ 3,714.38
FPSHA Fire Truck A/C ($10,000.00) $ 10,000.00
Checking – Operating A/C $ 64,556.47
Checkbook Balance $ 74,556.47
Petty Cash $ 25.00
General Prime Flex Bank Balance $228,310.82
General Prime Flex Savings $224,298.59
FPSHA Prime Flex Savings $ 4,012.23
Sewer Checking Account Bank Balance $ 4,443.41
Outstanding Checks $ 64.97
Checking – Operating Account $ 4,378.44
Checkbook Balance $ 4,378.44
Sewer Prime Flex $124,777.75
Sewer Replacement Fund $38,509.43) 2008 Year End
Sewer Savings - $86,268.32
Water Checking Account Bank Balance $ 6,624.08
Outstanding Checks $ 0.00
Checkbook Balance $ 6,624.08
Water Prime Flex $132,835.97
Outstanding Customer A/R $ 24,031.92
Motion by Ritchie and seconded by Wienkes to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Voice vote, all in favor, with Trevorrow and Zingg absent. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Library Board: The minutes for the December 15th meeting and agenda for the January 19th regular meeting were reviewed. Trevorrow was absent, so no update was given.
Cobb-Eden Fire District: The minutes for the November 30th meeting and agenda for the January 18th meeting were reviewed.
Iowa County Board of Supervisors: An amended agenda for the January 19th meeting was reviewed.
Plan Commission/Comprehensive Plan Update: The next meeting will be February 24th at 8:00 p.m. The workbook chapters being completed by the committee will eventually be posted on the Village website.
Iowa County Area Economic Development: Arnold Fritsch attended the annual meeting on January 21st and reported to the Village Board various projects going on in the area such as the kitchen renovation in Mineral Point and the freezing facility progress in Highland. The February monthly meeting will be held in Cobb at the Community Center on February 18th starting with a social presentation at 5:30 and meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. All Village Board members are encouraged to attend.
Iowa County Emergency Government: The Clerk received email notification from Iowa County Emergency Management Coordinator, Keith Hurlbert, stating that Iowa County had been removed from the disaster declaration list. He also forwarded training program information for “Crisis Leadership for Local Officials” held May 18-19 in Wausau.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Financial Deposits: The Clerk presented information to the Board, as requested, outlining the FDIC insurance coverage for deposits currently held with Royal Bank. FDIC insurance coverage for government accounts (state, county, municipality) are fully insured up to $500,000.00 which includes $250,000.00 in time and savings account (prime flex and savings accounts) and $250,000 in demand deposits (checking). In addition to FDIC coverage, Wisconsin Statute #34 covers an additional $400,000 above the amount of deposit insurance. Rates were received from Livingston State Bank, Clare Bank in Montfort, and Highland State Bank for the option of having some funds available in another bank location. The Board asked for this item to be tabled until the next meeting.
Tax Collection Update/Clinic Update: The Clerk distributed a tax collection spreadsheet to the Board. She informed the Board that approximately 12 parcels were not collected when books were turned over to Iowa County. The pet licensing clinic was successful at the village office.
NEW BUSINESS
Iowa-Grant Request for Ball Diamonds: Iowa-Grant School Athletic Director, Lois Peart, thanked the Board for the use of the ball diamonds in past years. She stated there is a good working relationship between the school district and the employees of the village during the Iowa-Grant softball season. She also stated that things went well last year with the temporary fencing. She is planning on the same set up as last year, except there doesn’t appear to be a Freshman team at this time, which will mean a few less games being played here. Lois requested permission of the Board to use the diamonds again for the upcoming softball season with plans to make a $500 donation towards park maintenance, along with the possibility of purchasing new bases. Motion by Wienkes, and seconded by Campbell to approve the request. Voice vote, all in favor, with Trevorrow and Zingg absent. Motion carried.
Contingency Funds: The Board asked for this item to be brought back to the next meeting.
Community Building Use: The Clerk requested permission, on behalf of the Upland Hills Foundation, to use the Community Building and/or the Village office for volunteers to work on an upcoming fundraising project. The Clerk is part of the volunteer group, along with Linda Gard, Jennifer Thomas, Tara Thomas, and Kay Moen to work on the project and are looking for work space when they meet. Motion by Ritchie, and seconded by Wienkes, to approve use of the facilities (preferably the Community Building first), without charge, for the volunteer project. Voice vote, all in favor, with Trevorrow and Zingg absent and Fritsch abstaining from the vote. Motion carried.
Resolution 2010-01: A letter was received from Assessor Greg Gardiner regarding the cost estimations for a municipality for the proposed mandated county property assessment system by the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Gardiner urged municipalities to contact our Assemblyman and/or Senator with our views on the subject, along with a sample resolution. Motion by Fritsch, and seconded by Campbell to adopt Resolution 2010-01 a Resolution to Oppose DOR County Assessment Proposal as presented. Roll call vote, 5-0, with Trevorrow and Zingg absent. Motion carried.
General Obligation Debt Payment: The Clerk reminded the Board that the General Obligation debt payment for Highway 18 and the Library Remodeling is due March 1st. The item is listed on the accounts payable listing for approval.
Purchase of Office Equipment: The Clerk presented information regarding the purchase of office equipment (laser color printer and fax machine), which were included in the 2010 budget. Motion by Wienkes, and seconded by Campbell to approve the purchase of a Konica Minolta Magic Color 4650EN laser color printer from Richland Center Office Supply for $539.95 which will eventually replace the current black and white laser and color inkjet printers as they are wearing out. Roll call vote, 5-0, with Trevorrow and Zingg absent. Motion carried. The quote for a Samsung SF-650 fax machine is $379, which includes set up, delivery, and installation). Wienkes suggested checking out an 800# for faxing, which his company recently changed to, and put the item back on the agenda next month.
Tree Removal: Mark informed the Board that a tree needs to be removed by the Tom Jenks home, as it is rotting and is on village property. Some trimming also needs to be done on trees by the water tower. The Board directed Mark to contact Bill Hamilton.
Census 2010 Jobs: The Clerk informed the Board about the need for Census workers and the information available.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
-The Clerk informed the Board that FEMA payments of $24,517.03 and $1,486.75 were received.
-Spring Primary Election date is February 16, 2010
-February Tax Settlement is being completed
-Information provided for the upcoming LWMMI policyholder conference
-Roelli gave an update on the recent visit from Senator Dale Schultz
ZONING PERMITS
No zoning permits were issued in the month of January.
Motion by Wienkes, second by Fritsch to approve bills in the General, Sewer, and Water Account as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Wienkes, and seconded by Campbell to adjourn. Voice vote. Motion carried. The regular monthly meeting of the Village of Cobb adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Lisa Riley, Village Clerk/Treasurer
• Minutes will be approved at the March 8, 2010, regular monthly Village Board meeting.
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February 8, 2010 Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting
January 11, 2010 Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting
December 14, 2009 Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting
November 16, 2009 Budget Public Hearing & Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting
October 28, 2009 Emergency Special Village Board Meeting
October 21, 2009 Special Village Board Meeting
October 12, 2009 Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting
September 23, 2009 Public Hearing & Special Village Board Meeting
September 14, 2009 Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting
August 10, 2009 Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting