VILLAGE OF CHENEQUA

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

JANUARY 13, 2003

 

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

 

MOTION made by Villavicencio, seconded by Spence to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2002 meeting as presented.  Motion carried.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Biersach to approve the minutes of the December 31, 2002 meeting as presented.  Motion carried.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2003 meeting as presented.  Motion carried.

 

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

 

The investments and deposits report for December 31, 2002 was presented and reviewed.

 

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

 

The Plan Commission had met and reviewed several sets of plans.

 

The Personnel Committee continues to work on salary/benefit negotiations.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas reported that a claim had been filed for water damage sustained while FJA Christiansen was working on roof repairs.   

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas reported that a joint public hearing on gypsy moth spraying would be held by the State and the DNR with Hartland and the City of Delafield.  A mailing will be sent to all residents from the State informing them of the public hearing.  Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that the Village might want to also send out a mailing regarding this hearing.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that outstanding long-term debt will be reviewed and discussed at the February meeting as well as December 31, 2002 financial statements.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas asked that the Village Board members consider ideas for a 75th anniversary celebration for the Village.  He asked that the Board give direction at the February meeting.

 

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Village Attorney Krutz stated that on February 7 the court will determine whether an evidentiary hearing will be held on the Quadracci lawsuit.    Attorney Krutz also stated that John Gehl had contacted him regarding possible litigation regarding the Hwy 83/16 property.  Attorney Krutz stated that Michael, Best and Friedrich will not represent the Chenequa Land Conservancy due to a conflict of interest and that no additional work on this issue will be done by the firm.

 

Village President Styza stated that a draft article for a newsletter had been distributed to the Board members.  Trustee Biersach stated that he had several comments/questions regarding the draft.  Trustee Biersach agreed to work with Attorney Krutz on the draft.

 

A Resolution For Inclusion Under The Wisconsin Public Employers’ Group Health Insurance Program was presented and reviewed.  MOTION made by Biersach, seconded by Spence to approve the Resolution as presented.  Motion carried.

Wrocklage abstained.

 

An Agreement Amending Intermunicipal Agreement For The Opeation Of The Lake Country Municipal Court was presented and reviewed.  MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Biersach to approve.  Motion carried.

 

Village President Styza asked whether the Village Board would request that he negotiate with the Village of Hartland regarding concerns raised regarding the connector roadway on the Hwy 83/16 property.  After discussion, a consensus was reached that Village President Styza would negotiate with the Village of Hartland.

 

No executive session was needed at the meeting but it was requested that an executive session for the same purpose be placed on the agenda for the February meeting.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Biersach to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Darlene Igl

Clerk/Treasurer