VILLAGE OF BRUCE
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a scheduled monthly meeting of the Village Board was held on Monday, March 2, 2015.
Village President Mike Newman presided and called to order the meeting at the Village Hall facility at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Lloyd Waite, Shane Trott,
Gayanne Skogen, Mark Zimmer and Bobbi Jo Fillion. Both Clerks attended also.
Motion by Waite, seconded by Fillion to approve the Agenda, carried.
Motion by Trott, seconded by Fillion to dispense of the reading and approve the minutes of the February 2, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion by Zimmer, seconded by Fillion to approve the Treasurer’s report as given, carried.
EMPLOYEE’S REPORT: Darlene Wundrow reported that because of the mild winter, the workers have been changing out water meters and doing cross connection inspections. They have been doing some painting too.
PETITIONERS-CITIZEN COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS: There were none.
North Main Street Reconstruction Project-Status Report: Nothing new to report. Motion by Waite, seconded by Trott to approve tabling the ‘North Main Street Reconstruction Project’ until the April, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
Kerry Miller-Request to Host a Christian/Gospel Music Concert in Village Park: Kerry Miller attended the meeting and requested permission to hold a Christian/gospel music concert in the Village Park on June 27, 2015. He is hoping to have groups play from mid-afternoon until dark and is still in the early planning stages of the event. Motion by Zimmer, seconded by Waite to approve allowing Kerry Miller to hold a Christian/gospel music concert in the Village Park on June 27, 2015, carried. Miller will keep the Board informed on the progress of the event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were none.
APPLICATIONS:
Operator’s Licenses:
Motion by Fillion, seconded by Trott to approve a regular operator’s license for Cassandra-Lee E. Tomaszewski, carried.
Motion by Waite, seconded by Fillion to approve a regular operator’s license for Samantha M. Taylor-Raymond, carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety:
Notification from State Commissioner of Railroads of Wisconsin Central Ltd. Petition for Closure of 1st Street and Blackburn Street Crossings: Discussion was held regarding the completion of the closing of the 1st Street railroad crossing. Temporary barricades are still at the crossing on 1st Street. Motion by Zimmer, seconded by Trott to approve tabling the “Notification from State Commissioner of Railroads of Wisconsin Central Ltd. Petition for Closure of 1st Street and Blackburn Street Crossings” issue until the April, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, carried.
Public Works:
MSIPLT & TRIP-DOT Reimbursement: The Village has received $22,506.79 from the Department of Transportation through the MSIPLT & TRIP program for reimbursement for the 2011 Street Reconstruction Project.
Public Welfare:
Drainage Ditch at Village Park: No new news to report. Motion by Waite, seconded by Fillion to approve tabling the “Drainage Ditch at Village Park” issue until the April, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, carried.
Village Representative on Library Board: There may be a position to fill on the Library Board for a Village representative. More details will be available at a later date. Motion by Fillion, seconded by Trott to table the issue, carried.
Finance:
Plow Truck Purchase: No new information to report. Motion by Fillion, seconded by Trott to table the “Plow Truck Purchase Issue” until the April, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, carried.
Local Government Property Insurance Fund Renewal: Motion by Zimmer, seconded by Fillion to approve payment of the premium renewal invoice from the Local Government Property Insurance Fund in the amount of $3,699.00 for property insurance coverage, carried.
Worker’s Comp., Liability & Crime Insurance Renewal: Motion by Skogen, seconded by Fillion to approve payment of an insurance policy renewal to Spectrum Insurance Group for liability and worker’s comp. insurance in the amount of $16,356.00 and the additional crime policy for $500.00, carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Waste Management Community Fund Donation: A request has been submitted to Waste Management for approval for funds to use to re-roof the ambulance garage and we are waiting for their decision. Motion by Fillion, seconded by Trott to table the “Waste Management Community Fund Donation” issue until the April, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion by Fillion, seconded by Trott to pay vouchers and electronic tax payments totaling $201,046.75, carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Business Planning Workshop-Thursday, March 5, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bruce Village Hall, 100 W. River Avenue, Bruce, WI, sponsored by Rusk County Economic Development and the Village of Bruce. The Start–Up Business Planning Seminar is presented by the UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center and will target entrepreneurs who are considering starting a business or have recently started a business.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Waite, seconded by Fillion to adjourn, carried. Adjournment was at 7:19 p.m.
Terry Hegeholz
Clerk/Treasurer