The regular village board meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Board members present: Bill Hamm, Don Dohrwardt, Chris Kunstmann, Bruce Laabs, Joe Short, and Larry Waskiewicz. Staff members present: Fire Chief Brian Schommer, Director of Public Works Allen Neumann, Public Work employees Wade Auer and Andy Helm, and Clerk-Treasurer Jo Ann Wagner. Also present: George and Tolloha Batcha, Jack and Betsy Schill, Linda Georgeson, and Sandy Norwood. Arriving later: Kim and Joan Steffen.

A MOTION was made by Kunstmann, seconded by Short, to separate each of the consent agenda items. Motion carried.

On page 1, in the third paragraph, of the September 1, 2005 village board minutes "Kunstmann" was replaced with "Waskiewicz" in two places. With these changes, the September 1, 2005 village board minutes were approved on a MOTION by Kunstmann, seconded by Waskiewicz, and carried.

With the additional list presented, the general fund, water and sewer bills were approved for payment on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, and carried.

The Treasurer and Utility reports were approved as presented on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Dohrwardt, and carried.

Public Works employees Wade Auer and Andy Helm introduced themselves to the village board.

Fire Chief Brian Schommer stated that with the purchase of the new truck additional hose will be needed. If he purchases the 5" hose after October 1, the price will increase from $4700 to $5450. Additional 1 ¾" hose is also needed. Schommer stated that he would like to purchase the hose before October 1 and would not purchase some of the other capital equipment items that were budgeted for 2005. Village board members voiced no objections.

A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, to remove Ordinance No. 2005-09 from the table. Motion carried. A MOTION was made by Dohrwardt, seconded by Kunstmann, to adopt Ordinance No. 2005-09 pertaining to sexually oriented business. Discussion followed. It was noted that each employee will require a license and a definition of an employee is included in the ordinance. On page 15, section 7.5.12 (b) 2 the first word in the fifth line is changed from "license" to "licensee", and the Purpose and Findings Section will be numbered 7.5.1. Dohrwardt questioned if a permanent railing could be required to separate the stage from the viewers. With the two changes noted, Ordinance No. 2005-09 was adopted on a unanimous vote.

Ordinance No. 2005-11 amending the Village of Fredonia 2005 budget to adjust the police department budget to allocate funds differently within the department was adopted on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, and carried unanimously with a roll call vote.

Sidewalks needing replacement are marked the second week of May of every even numbered year. After the sidewalks are marked, a list is presented to the village board, a resolution is adopted and the homeowners are notified to repair or replace the sidewalk within 60 days or the village may cause such work to be done. Hamm noted that the village should include money in the 2006 budget to complete the sidewalks that have been marked in previous years and not yet replaced.

Village residents expressed concern over semi-truck parking in residential areas:

Current village ordinance does not prohibit semi-truck parking in a residential area, however, the noise ordinance, weight limit restrictions and parking distance to a driveway may pertain. A MOTION was made by Hamm, seconded by Dohrwardt, to send the issue to the Public Works Committee for review and recommendation. Motion carried.

Fire Chief Brian Schommer stated that one ambulance employee is still out on medical leave and the temporary replacement has found a fulltime job. As of September 1, 2005, William Courtright has been filling the position. A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Dohrwardt, to hire William Courtright to fill the temporary vacant part time ambulance position. Motion carried with Kunstmann abstaining. A MOTION was then made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, to pay Courtright the same rate of pay as Lemke was receiving, with pay retroactive to September 1, 2005. Motion carried with Kunstmann abstaining.

A MOTION was made by Short, seconded by Kunstmann, to table the assessors contract. Laabs questioned if the contract was competitive. The contract now includes a clause charging $60 per parcel for any new homes over 20 in a year. Motion carried unanimously to table the contract.

The report from the Public Works Committee on their August 31, 2005 meeting was tabled on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Dohrwardt, and carried.

The Utilities Committee met on September 7, 2005. The committee discussed the 2006 budget for the Sewer Utility and Water Utility. They also completed a mission statement for the Utilities Committee. A tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant was conducted after the meeting.

The Parks Committee discussed the Celebrate Fredonia parade at it’s September 7, 2005 meeting. The survey was discussed and made available at Celebrate Fredonia. The committee will meet again on October 13, 2005 to review the parade and discuss the park plan update. Tree lighting will be November 27 at 6:00 p.m.

627 TOWER DRIVE: The Plan Commission approved the site plan for 627 Tower Drive. The plan shows a 34-foot driveway. Village ordinance allows a thirty-foot driveway, but a wider driveway is allowed with village board approval. Neumann stated that some driveways in the industrial park are over 70 feet wide, with many over 40 feet. A MOTION was made by Hamm, seconded by Waskiewicz, to allow the 34-foot driveway as shown on the site plan for 627 Tower Drive. Motion carried.

REZONING OF 121 WISCONSIN STREET: A MOTION was made by Dohrwardt, seconded by Short, to instruct staff to publish the public hearing notice for the proposed rezoning of 121 Wisconsin Street from two family to single family zoning. Motion carried.

CONCEPT PLAN – NORTH MILWAUKEE STREET: The Plan Commission reviewed the concept plan for North Milwaukee Street. Regency Hills Development submitted a plan showing two four-family units on Martin Drive, three two-family units on North Milwaukee Street and two single family lots on the north end of the property. A homeowners association will be created to take care of the conservancy lot. The Plan Commission approved the conceptual plan.

403 HICKORY DRIVE: A survey was presented showing an arc in the road right of way allowing the property at 403 Hickory Drive to remain at 5.01 acres. The remainder of the property will be added to the plat for Regency Hills for North Milwaukee Street.

OTHER: The Plan Commission will review the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan for any needed updates.

The soccer field has grass planted. The Stoney Creek Meadow Subdivision is ready for blacktop although some re-design is needed on the north end of the road. Neumann thanked employees Wade Auer and Andy Helm for their hard work on the soccer field.

A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, to approve attendance by Helm at the Phosphorous Removal Class at Green Bay October 11-13, 2005, with registration of $240, mileage and meals paid by the village. Motion carried.

Attendance by the Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer at the October 14, 2005 Workhorse Conference at a cost of $40 each plus mileage and meals was approved on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, and carried.

Correspondence received and reviewed include:

Correspondence regarding a personnel issue was referred to the Personnel Committee on a MOTION by Hamm, seconded by Short, and carried.

Per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(g) the village board convened into closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding possible litigation regarding 275 Industrial Drive on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Dohrwardt, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

A MOTION was made by Kunstmann, seconded by Short, to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Kunstmann, and carried.