Committee of the Whole/Village Board

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/VILLAGE BOARD

September 15, 2015

The Village Board of Combined Locks was called to order by President John Neumeier. Trustees in attendance included: Jim Ponto, Ruth Wulgaert, Justin Krueger, Roger Kirch, Beth Sewall,and Cathy Vander Zanden.

Also in attendance were Village Administrator Racquel Shampo-Giese, Judy Hebbe oftheTimes-Villager, Dave Wagner of Ehlers, and Mike Rask and Mike Baker of Appleton Coated.

The first item on the agenda was public comment for matters not on the agenda. There was none.

The next item on the agenda was toreview and consider approval of amendments for ordinance section 8-3-2 (multiple sections) regarding refuse collection, time for cart placement, brush collection and yard waste site use. The Administrator explained the changes include brush collection, commercial refuse and hours for times for garbage collection. There have been some problems with residents and non-residents using the yard waste site with dropping off large brush that should be collected curbside and it is causing damage to equipment. Other changes to the ordinance were updating the language to reflect an adopted resolution that was passed last fall to charge commercial customers a refuse collection fee. The last change was to have polycarts on the curb at 6:30a.m. The matter was discussed briefly. R. Wulgaert made a motion to approve the amendments as presented. B. Sewall seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

The next item discussed was review 2016 health insurance rates received from WI Public Employers’ Health Insurance Program. The Administrator presented an estimate of health insurance premium rates for review. There was a brief discussion.

The next item on the agenda was toreview and consider Resolution 2015-18 regarding approval of TID #2 boundaries and project plan. Dave Wagner from Ehlers reviewed the TID #2 boundaries with revisions and listed parcels with values. J. Krueger made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-18. R. Kirch seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda wasto review and consider Resolution 2015-19 regarding TID #2 Developer’s Agreement with Appleton Coated, LLC and authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $11,400,000 tax increment revenue bonds to Appleton Coated, LLC. Dave Wagner from Ehlers reviewed the resolution and agreement. The matter was discussed. It was noted that there are some date details to be amended before the agreement is signed. B. Sewall made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-19 with the final recommendation from the attorneys to be applied. C. Vander Zanden seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.

The next item on the agenda was to review and consider Resolution 2015-20 a resolution to withdraw from Wisconsin Public Employers’ Health Insurance Program. This is to notify the State that the Village may leave the Health Insurance Program. B. Sewall made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-20. J. Krueger seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was toreview and consider Resolution 2015-21 a resolution creating the Heart of the Valley Prevention Partnership and declaring the Village’s intent to participate in the Partnership. B. Sewall made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-21. J. Krueger seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

In other business, the Administrator gave an update on the Hideaway Ridges Storm Water Pond repairs expenses. The utility projects are behind schedule due to weather issues. The projected start of the repaving of those streets is the week of September 28th. The preliminary budget review meeting is scheduled for 6:00pm on October 20th.

R. Wulgaertmade a motion to adjourn the meeting. J. Pontoseconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Committee of the Whole/Village Board