MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DEERFIELD VILLAGE BOARD
MAY 22, 2006
CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE VILLAGE HALL AND ROLL CALL
Evensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Mack, Kiefer, Searle, Haag and Frutiger. Wilkinson joined meeting at 7:05 pm.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Evenesen, second by Mack to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 8, 2006
Motion by Mack, second by Kiefer to approve the minutes from May 8, 2006 as corrected. Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
Evensen stated that the representative from Ehlers was running late therefore Item #2 would be addressed first.
1. REVIEW/ACTION – 2006 BORROWING RESOLUTION – EVENSEN
James Mann of Ehlers & Associates presented to the Board various Financial plans for the Villages 2006/2007 Borrowing and possible refinancing of a portion of the Village existing debt. Discussion regarding the impact the various options might have on the Villages tax rates and the total cost of the financing was held.
Motion by Haag, second by Mack to utilize option #1 as the bonding for the 2006 borrowing with the adjustment to the Impact Fees which would be used to offset the impact of the tax rates in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and to present this information along with the final resolution at the June 12th meeting. Motion carried.
2. REVIEW/ACTION – PROPOSED BOUNDARY AND PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT
TID #3 - EVENSEN
Evensen stated that both the Planning Commission and the Finance Committee have reviewed the proposed boundary and project plan amendments to TID #3. After an explanation of the amendment, both felt that it would be financially beneficial to amend the plan and boundary of TID #3
Motion by Evensen, second by Searle to instruct staff to proceed with the preparation of a project plan and boundary amendment to TID #3. Motion carried.
3. REVIEW/ACTION – RESOLUTION 2006-6 “RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE GOVERNORS OF WISCONSIN TO CREATE A CAPITAL AREA WISCONSIN REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION” - EVENSEN
Evensen explained that in order to create a regional planning agency for Dane County, the Village should show its support. Otte explained why there is a need for a regional planning agency and that the proposed agency may not be the best option but it is still better then nothing. Discussion was held.
Motion by Evensen, second by Mack to adopt resolution 2006-06 “Resolution Petitioning the Governor of Wisconsin to Create a Capital area Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission”. Yeas: 6, Nays: 0, Abstained: Searle.
4. REVIEW/ACTION – SUMMER HELP FOR PUBLIC WORKS STAFFING – HAAG
Haag stated that the Public Works Committee recommends the rehiring of Francis Brodd after a physical and drug test.
Motion by Haag, second by Frutiger to rehire Francis Brodd as the Public Works summer help providing a physical and drug test is passed. Motion carried.
5. REVIEW/ACTION – EXTRA TERRITORIAL CSM STH 73 TOWN OF DEERFIELD - EVENSEN
Evensen stated this item would be held over due to the fact the Planning Commission needs to review it.
6. REVIEW/ACTION – HIRING AN EMS TRANSITION COORDINATOR - EVENSEN
Evensen stated that the hiring of an EMS Transition Coordinator is needed for the start up of the reorganized Deer-Grove EMS however there are other issues that also need to be addressed. Therefore, he is asking for a joint meeting of the Town of Deerfield and Village along with Fire Department representatives and Jess Robinson of Deer-Grove EMS to discuss and take action on the issues. The board agreed that a joint meeting should be held and that staff should work with the other agencies to set the date.
7. REVIEW/ACTION –APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion by Mack, second by Searle to recommend to the Village Board the approval of check #39327-39381 in the amount of $61,751.15. Motion carried.
ANY OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW
1. NOTICE OF ELECTION
2. ONYX NAME CHANGE TO VEOLIA
3. Request from Kelly Bontekoe to allow for use of Fireman’s Park pavilion with beer after 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The board granted the time extension and instructed the Park Board to review the rules regulating the use of the parks.
4. The Board members complemented Officer Vicki Falkowski for a good job organizing the 2006 Bike Rodeo.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mack, second by Kiefer to adjourn at 8:25 pm. Motion carried.
/S/ Dean A. Otte
Village Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer