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June 8, 2009 Regular Monthly Village Board Meeting
Village of Cobb
Regular Monthly Meeting
June 8, 2009
President Robert Roelli called the regular monthly 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, Russ Zingg, Laurie Trevorrow, Arnold Fritsch, John Wienkes, and Donald Ritchie. Also in attendance were Mark Flanagan, John Reynolds, Jeremy Cordts, Cami Nelson, and Larry Stenner. Motion by Wienkes, second by Fritsch to approve posting and compliance with the open meeting law. Voice vote, all in favor. Motion carried.
CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Zingg, and second by Campbell to approve minutes from the regular meeting held on May 11, 2009. Motion carried by voice vote.
TREASURERS REPORT – The treasurer reported the following bank balances on May 31st:
General Checking Account Bank Balance $ 12,666.49
Outstanding Checks $ 2,034.83
FPSHA Fire Truck A/C ($10,000.00) $ 10,000.00
Checking – Operating A/C $ 631.66
Checkbook Balance $ 10,631.66
Petty Cash $ 25.00
General Prime Flex Bank Balance $ 57,223.59
General Prime Flex Savings $ 53,306.31
FPSHA Prime Flex Savings $ 3,917.28
Sewer Checking Account Bank Balance $ 28,614.27
Outstanding Checks $ 28.22
Sewer Replacement Fund $ 7,995.00
Checking – Operating Account $ 28,586.05
Checkbook Balance $ 28,586.05
Sewer Prime Flex $141,370.02
Water Checking Account Bank Balance $ 81,692.84
Outstanding Checks $ 0.00
Checkbook Balance $ 81,692.84
Water Prime Flex $ 68,482.30
Outstanding Customer A/R $ 8,686.70
Motion by Zingg and second by Wienkes to accept the Treasurer’s Reports as presented. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Library Board: The minutes for the April 21st meeting and agenda for the May 19th meeting were reviewed. Laurie Trevorrow gave an update on the Summer Library Programs that are now up and running. She also reported that the Library Board made money on the softball concessions. A thank you note was received from Sherry Nagel, on behalf of the Cobb Library Board, thanking the Village Board for the use of the concession stand this spring for Iowa-Grant softball and in appreciation of having the building available for community groups/organizations to use. A list of the Cobb Public Library Summer Library Programs being offered were distributed to the Village Board members.
Cobb-Eden Fire District Board: The minutes of the March 23rd meeting and the agenda for the May 25th meeting were reviewed.
Iowa County Board of Supervisors: The agenda for the May 19th meeting was distributed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Zoning Amendment Change: Discussion regarding the current state of the parcel, currently owned by Reynold’s Feed Supply, located on Cunningham Street between the Baker and Clemo residences. Several concerns were addressed and discussion followed regarding the possible solution to the problem. John Reynolds stated he would still like to change the zoning for the property. Mr. Reynolds was in possession of a landscaping proposal from Marr Landscaping for visual enhancement that presented three different options: (1) 6 ft decorative fence, (2) plant living fence, or (3) re-excavate. The Board was in agreement that the chunks of cement fill are unsightly. Mr. Reynolds stated he was willing to remove the cement chunks, slope the lot, and landscape. His question/concern was how far he needed to take the fill back. The Board also stated concerns with leftover hay following the weekend hay sales attracting rodents, etc. Motion by Wienkes, and second by Trevorrow for Reynolds’ to come back to the July meeting and present to the Board and neighbors a blueprint-type plan that shows how the landscaping will be done, the number of feet back, and the slope along with permission to start getting to grade. Roll call vote, 7-0. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
eCMAR: Mark Flanagan presented the 2008 CMAR report. Mark explained that heavy rains last year contributed to the high influent levels. Discussion regarding the need for a replacement sewer generator and purchasing a 24-hour sampler with sewer monies. Motion by Campbell, and second by Wienkes, to approve Resolution 2009-05 approving the 2008 eCMAR Report Compliance Maintenance Resolution. Roll call vote, 7-0. Motion carried. Motion by Zingg, and second by Campbell to direct DPW Mark Flanagan to research prices on a 24-hour sampler for the next meeting. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Site for WRWA classes: Mark Flanagan requested permission to use the Community Center as a possible venue for Wisconsin Rural Water training classes, as the organization is looking for facilities to hold training sessions. Motion by Zingg, and second by Ritchie to approve use of the facility for training classes at the rate of $50 per meeting. Roll call vote, 7-0. Motion carried.
Community Center: The Clerk asked for clarification on loaning out tables and chairs from the Community Center. She explained that she had been contacted by a Fire Department member who had been told that members were allowed to borrow tables and chairs from the Community Center. On several occasions, Mark Flanagan has found chairs left outside the building after being returned. No one knows who borrows the tables/chairs or who has been given permission to do so. When renting out the facility, people are told there is seating for 100 people. This is no longer accurate as several chairs are missing. The Board clarified that Fire Department members are able to borrow the tables and chairs from the Fire Department only – not ones from the Community Building. The Board directed Mark Flanagan to put all fire department owned tables and chairs in the Fire Station and take a count of what is currently remaining in the Community Building. Motion by Zingg, and second by Wienkes to count chairs, check into prices for replacement chairs, and bring back to the next meeting. The motion also included making sure any new chairs purchased are marked appropriately. Voice vote, all in favor. Motion carried.
Iowa County Sesquicentennial: The Clerk reminded the Board of the upcoming celebration to be held on Saturday, June 13th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Clerk is creating a Village of Cobb binder of pictures (taken by Jean Slapak) and paraphernalia for submission to Iowa County to be included in the time capsule. A picture was taken of the current Village Board members to be included in the materials. A special thanks to Jean Slapak for taking the pictures and collaborating with the Clerk to create the time capsule piece.
Fireproof Storage Area: The Clerk informed the Board that some of the records have been moved to the fireproof storage area at the library. Shelving units will be purchased. The Clerk informed the Board that her husband, Tom Riley, donated his time and materials to paint the floors in all the storage areas at the library – both library storage rooms and the Village fireproof storage area. The Board directed the Clerk to be sure and convey their appreciation and thanks to Tom Riley for his donation.
Direct Sellers Permit: The Clerk clarified the process followed for the Direct Sellers Permit issued to Fat Daddy’s BBQ mobile restaurant doing business in front of the old sign shop next to Cobb Food Mart. Several questions/concerns from community members, business owners, and board members had arisen. The permit issued is valid for one year. Discussion followed regarding the low fee cost of a Direct Sellers Permit. The Board will look at this for the next meeting when they review Sections 6 & 7 of the Code of Ordinances.
Resolution 2009-06: Motion by Ritchie, and second by Fritsch to adopt Resolution 2009-06 recognizing Thomas Miller’s 6 years of service to the Village of Cobb Board of Trustees from 2003-2009. Voice vote, all in favor. Motion carried. Miller chose not to seek re-election.
Approve liquor, operators, and cigarette licenses: See attached listing.
Code of Ordinances Section 5: In continuing to review and update the Village Code of Ordinances, Section 5 was reviewed.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
-The Board suggested inviting the Iowa County Economic Development Director, Rick Terrien, to the July meeting
-The Clerk informed the Board that the May farm payment was received from Linscheid Farms
-The Clerk reminded those involved that the Corn Roast licenses should be approved at the July meeting
-The Clerk stated that several positive comments have been received about the new Village website. She encouraged Board members to view the site and asked if any Board members wanted to add their email addresses to the site or to the public email distribution list. The Clerk also informed the Board that the newsletter went out and the Board complimented her on the content of the newsletter.
-Iowa-Grant Softball Coach Deanna Fulton contacted the Village office stating a softball league will be playing at Scheper Park on Sunday evenings. Questions arose from Board members and it was suggested to contact Deanna and inform her that in the future permission should be requested prior to the league starting, along with questions regarding costs for the league.
ZONING PERMITS
Zoning permit was issued to Gary Christopher for a shelter-type structure in the month of May.
Motion by Wienkes, second by Fritsch to approve bills in the General, Sewer, and Water Account and the interfund transfers, provided by the Accountant, as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Zingg, and seconded by Wienkes to adjourn. Voice vote. Motion carried. The regular monthly meeting of the Village of Cobb adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Lisa Riley, Village Clerk/Treasurer
• Minutes will be approved at the July 13, 2009, regular monthly Village Board meeting.
LICENSE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR APPROVAL AT JUNE 8, 2009 MEETING
CLASS A BEER AND CLASS A LIQUOR:
Cobb Food Mart, LLC, Sarabjit Singh, Agent
Motion: Roelli Second: Wienkes Role call vote “Aye”: Unanimous
CLASS B BEER AND CLASS B LIQUOR:
DRR, LLC, Donald R. Ritchie, Agent d/b/a Chief’s Fire Hause
Motion: Trevorrow Second: Campbell
Role call vote “Aye”: 6-0, with Ritchie abstaining
Hoosier Group, LLC – Jeff Hiland, agent d/b/a Doc’s Holiday Bar & Grill
Motion : Campbell Second: Fritsch Role call vote “Aye”: Unanimous
ALL MOTIONS CONTINGENT UPON ALL DEBTS WITH VILLAGE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE AND SATISFACTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS
CIGARETTE LICENSES:
Fingerson’s Service Station
Cobb Food Mart, LLC
Motion: Ritchie Second: Wienkes Role call vote “Aye”: Unanimous
OPERATORS (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2011):
Self
Russell Zingg
Motion: Wienkes Second: Trevorrow
Role call vote “Aye”: 6-0, with Zingg abstaining
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