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, JANUARY 28, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER – NOTING OF ROLL BY CLERK
President Pro-tem Kiefer called the Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call present: Frutiger, Kiefer, Schreiber, Tebon and Wilkinson. Absent Haag and Mathews.
Also present – see sign in list on file in the clerks office.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 14, 2008 JOINT MEETING AND JANUARY 14, 2008 REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Wilkinson, second by Frutiger to approve the minutes from January 14, 2008 joint meeting and January 14, 2008 regular meeting as corrected. Motion carried.
B. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Tebon stated that the Finance Committee recommended approval of all vouchers.
Motion by Frutiger, second by Tebon to authorize payment of check #41351 to #41402 in the amount of $53,875.64. Motion carried.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. EMS 1/17/08 5. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1/28/08
Frutiger reported on the meeting. Tebon reported on the meeting.
2. LIBRARY BOARD 6. FEBRUARY CALENDAR
Kiefer reported on the meeting. The Board reviewed the February Calendar and after changes found it acceptable.
3. JOINT POLICE COMMISSION 1/23/08
Kiefer reported on the meeting.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION 1/21/08
Tebon reported on the meeting.
III. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Don Kositzke stated that he would like to comment on TID #5 items. Kiefer stated he could speak during that agenda item.
Officer Steve Wittmann appeared and introduced himself. Kiefer explained that he was the officer selected to replace Scott Lehmann
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, REVIEW & ACTION THERE ON:
1. TID #5 ISSUES
Otte reported that the board approved the expenditure of $15,000.00 for the creation of TID #5 and that one of the items that needs to be addressed is an amendment to the Villages comprehensive plan. The cost to do this is a maximum of $1,890.00 per a quotation received from Vierbicher Assc.
Don Kositzke then addressed the board. He questioned Ehlers study and marketing. He also questioned why the incentive grants and other documents are not completed.
Otte explained TIF project plan needs and to be approved prior to other document approval.
After review of the proposal from Vierbicher & Associates, motion was made by Frutiger, seconded by Kiefer to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,890.00 to prepare and file an amendment to the Village of Deerfield’s Comprehensive plan and that this work would be done by Vierbicher and Assc. . The area to be included will be the lands on the south side of the village including but not limited to the lands owned by Walt Olson. Motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTIONS
1. NONE
B. LICENSES & PERMITS
1. NONE
C. REVIEW & ACTION:
1. DISCUSSION ON TID #4
Otte reported that it was question weather or not TID #4 should remain open after all administrative cost are paid thereby eliminating all projects. After discussion, the board tabled this item.
2. FALSE ALARMS – FEES ORDINANCE
Kiefer stated that this issue was discussed by the Police Committee and that they recommend that the Village adopt a false alarm ordinance.
After reviewing the Village of Cambridge’s ordinance, the board instructed staff to prepare an amendment to the Village of Deerfield’s code addressing false alarms.
3. DANE COUNTY CITIES AND VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
Kiefer stated that this item would be held over until the next board meeting when all trustee would be present.
4. APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICE
Kiefer stated that the Cambridge/Deerfield Police Committee did interviews of officers to replace Scott Lehmann, who resigned, and that the committee is recommending Steve Wittmann.
The committee members then gave a brief resume of officer Wittmann.
Motion was then made by Kiefer, seconded by Wilkinson to appoint Steve Wittmann as a police officer for the Cambridge/ Deerfield police. Motion carried.
5. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (EMS – REGIONAL SYSTEM) DANE COUNTY
Fruiter reported that the EMS Commission reviewed this agreement and recommended it’s approval after review by the village’s attorney.
The board then reviewed the village attorney’s comments on the proposed agreement which stressed the need to coordinate insurance coverage.
Discussion was held.
Motion by Tebon, second by Wilkinson to approve the “Intergovernmental Agreement (Ems – Regional System) Dane County” and also directed staff to work with EMS Commission to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage. Motion carried.
VI. ORDINANCES
A. ORDINANCE #O-2008-02 “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5 “PUBLIC WORKS” OF THE VILLAGE CODE”
Kiefer stated that at the January 14th meeting of the board approved a first reading resolution on this ordinance and that the Public Works committee recommended approval of this ordinance.
Motion was then made by Frutiger, seconded by Tebon to adopt ORDINANCE #O-2008-02 “An Ordinance Repealing And Amending Chapter 5 “Public Works” Of The Village Code” as on file in the Clerks office. Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. DEERFIELD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
A. NOTICE OF FEBRUARY 19, 2008 ELECTION
Otte reminded the board that the polls will be open 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on February 19th for the spring primary.
B. CARPC HEARING
Otte, County Supervisor Salvo and Schreiber reported on the CARPC Public Hearing and the status of there proposed policies.
IX. ADJOURN
Motion by Frutiger, second by Kiefer to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. Motion carried.
/S/ Dean A. Otte
Village Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer