FOR A MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD HELD AT THE DEERFIELD VILLAGE HALL, 4 N. MAIN STREET, DEERFIELD, WISCONSIN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER – NOTING OF ROLL BY CLERK
President Mathews called the Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call present: Frutiger, Haag, Mathews, Schreiber and Tebon. Absent Kiefer and Wilkinson.
Also present – see sign in list on file in the clerks office.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 28, 2008
Motion by Schreiber, second by Tebon to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2008 regular meeting as corrected. Motion carried.
B. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Mathews stated that the Finance Committee recommended approval of all vouchers.
After discussion, motion by Haag, second by Schreiber to approve the payment of check #41405 to #41451 in the amount of $471,907.73. Motion carried.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD 2/04/08 4. JOINT INTERACTIVE 2/04/08
Schreiber reported on the meeting and Building Haag reported on the meeting.
Committee Meeting of 2/5/08
2. CABLE TV 2/05/08 6. JANUARY POLICE REPORT
Schreiber reported that the meeting was The Board reviewed the reports.
rescheduled for 2/13/18
3. FINANCE 2/11/08
Mathews reported on the meeting.
III. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Don Kositzke questioned TIF developer incentives included in feasibility study for TID #5 and what criteria would be used to give out these incentives.
Mathews stated that the incentives would be given out similar to TID #3 incentives.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, REVIEW & ACTION THERE ON:
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT ALCOHOL POLICY
Mathews stated that this item would be held over because he felt it is important that all trustees be present for this discussion and action. The board agreed, matter held over until the February 25th meeting.
2. TID #5 ISSUES
Otte reported that the annexation petition has been filed and sent to the state. A draft of the comprehensive plan amendment is completed and that it would be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their next meeting and staff is working with the village attorney on the boundary/revenue sharing agreement.
3. DANE COUNTY CITIES AND VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
Mathews stated that at the present time the Village is not a dues paying member and that the annual dues would be $735.00. Discussion was then held on the benefit of being a member and the number of meetings.
After discussion staff was instructed to have, if possible, a representative from the organization present at one of the next board meetings to better explain the benefits of the organization. Matter held over.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION R2008-03 “OPPOSITION TO THE PASSAGE OF 2007 ASSEMBLY BILL 649”
Otte explained that this bill would take away the villages right to place delinquent utility bills on the tax roll and that this would have a negative impact on the utilities.
After discussion motion was made by Tebon, second by Frutiger to adopt RESOLUTION R2008-03 “OPPOSITION TO THE PASSAGE OF 2007 ASSEMBLY BILL 649” as on file in the clerks office. Motion carried.
B. LICENSES & PERMITS
1. NONE
C. REVIEW & ACTION:
1. ADJUSTMENT TO SEWER BILL AT 116 S. MAIN STREET
Mathews recommended that this matter be referred to the Public Works Committee. The Board agreed.
2. AMENDMENT TO LAWN MOWING CONTACT
The Board reviewed the proposed amendment to the lawn mowing contract.
Haag stated that he would like the Public Works Committee to review this matter additionally. The Board agreed. Matter referred to the Public Works Committee.
3. WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTED 2006 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Otte stated that the following 2006/2007 Personnel Property Taxs are uncollectible and need to be charged back to the Taxing District and the Village needs to write off their portion.
Name Amount Est. Village Share
1. Nicole Anderson $ 16.80 $ 5.16
2. Deerfield Supermarket $1,808.25 $555.09
3. Allan Gausman $ 210.01 $ 64.47
Total $2,035.06 $624.72
Motion by Schreiber, second by Tebon to charge back $2,035.06 in uncollectible 2006/2007 Personal Property Taxes and to write-off $624.72 that is the Village’s portion. Motion carried.
VI. ORDINANCES
A. ORDINANCE O-2008-03 “ORDINANCE REGULATING FALSE ALARMS”
Mathews stated that this ordinance was recommended by the Police Committee.
After discussion, motion by Tebon, second by Frutiger to adopt ordinance O2008-03 “Ordinance Regulating False Alarms”. Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. ATTORNEY ANDERSON REF: OPEN MEETING LAW
B. CARPC – NOTICE OF HEARING
Mathews stated that all board members should plan on attending this hearing on March 13, 2008.
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
A. SALE OF SALT AND SNOW REMOVAL
B. UTILITY COST FOR VILLAGE HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
C. ISO – REF: BUILDING CODE
IX. ADJOURN
Motion by Schreiber, second by Frutiger to adjourn at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried.
/S/ Dean A. Otte
Village Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer