VILLAGE OF CHENEQUA

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FEBRUARY 10, 2003

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.  Present were Village President Styza, Scott Harkness, Jo Ann Villavicencio, James Wrocklage.  Also present were Village Attorney Krutz, Chief/Administrator Douglas and Clerk/Treasurer Igl.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Wrocklage to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2003 meeting as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Clerk/Treasurer Igl presented invoices for approval.  MOTION made by Villavicencio, seconded by Wrocklage to approve the payment of invoices as presented.  Motion carried.

 

The investments and deposits report for January 31, 2003 was presented and reviewed.

 

Clerk/Treasurer Igl presented information regarding outstanding debt.  After discussion, MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to review outstanding debt at year end and to consider eliminating the unfunded accrued liability debt in December.  Motion carried.

 

Clerk/Treasurer Igl presented 2002 year end financial statements with an analysis of over and under budget items, Village Hall capital detail and Pine Lake Launch fund balance.

 

The Public Safety Committee, Operations Committee, Plan Commission, Open Space Committee, Board of Appeals and Personnel Committee had not met.

 

Administrator Douglas asked the Village Trustees for ideas for the Village’s 75th anniversary celebration.  Trustee Villavicencio offered to contact residents in attempt to set up a committee. 

 

Administrator Douglas stated that 15 deer had been removed by the sharpshooters this season.  He also stated that the sharpshooters are having difficulty securing liability insurance.  MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Wrocklage to authorize Village President Styza to work with Administrator Douglas to assist the sharpshooters in resolving the insurance issue.  Motion carried.

 

Trustee Harkness raised concerns about the large number of geese on Pine Lake and the adverse effect on lake quality.  It was requested that Administrator Douglas report to the Village Board in March on what other communities are doing about the large geese population.

 

The Village Board was reminded that a hearing regarding gypsy moth is scheduled for February 13. 

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Village President Styza stated that he had discussed the road through the Lutheran property with the Village of Hartland Administrator.  He stated that Hartland agrees with allowing only limited access.  He stated that he had discussed the Village’s concerns about road width but he felt that it would not be changed.  President Styza also stated that Mr. Dorner had talked to Hartland regarding his concerns and that a berm and planting will be included in the project along the Mr. Dorner’s property boundary.

 

Attorney Krutz stated that a hearing will be held on March 5 regarding the Quadracci case.

 

Changes to Section 1.11 Chief of Police of the Village Code were presented.  These changes in paragraph 2 would follow WI Statutes.  After discussion, it was requested that more information be presented regarding this request at the March meeting.

 

Changes to Section 1.01 Village of Chenequa Code were presented.  The definition of WI Statutes would be changed to “most currently enacted version of the Wisconsin Statutes”.  MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Wrocklage to adopt the changes to Section 1.01 as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Changes to Section 1.05 Board of Trustees were presented.  The change would remove paragraph (f) regarding the order of business.  MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to adopt the change to Section 1.05 as presented.  Motion carried.

 

It was requested that Section 2.02 Cigarette License be deleted.  MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to delete Section 2.02 as requested.  Motion carried.

 

An addition to Section 4.06(3) Regulation of Use of Pine Lake Public Boat Access Facility was proposed.  The addition of paragraph (d) “each parking stall contains no more than one (1) vehicle and one (1) trailer” was requested.  MOTION to adopt changes to Section 4.06 made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio as requested.  Motion carried.

 

Changes to Sections 7.01, 7.02 and 8.13 which had been approved by the Public Safety Committee on September 25, 2002 were presented.  MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to approve the changes as presented.  Motion carried.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to adjourn to executive session pursuant to WI State Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to discuss salary/benefits negotiations.  Roll call vote taken – Wrocklage – aye, Villavicencio – aye, Styza – aye, Harkness – aye.  Motion carried and adjourned to executive session at 8:25 p.m.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Styza to reconvene in open session at 8:40 p.m.

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MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Styza to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Darlene Igl

Clerk/Treasurer