The regular village board meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Hamm. Present: Bill Hamm, Don Dohrwardt, Chris Kunstmann, Bruce Laabs, Larry Palm, Joe Short, and Larry Waskiewicz. Also present: Ken Merz, Caroly Maier, Leonard Siesco, Jr., John Schommer, Mark Jaeger, Bob Rathsack, Wendy Cary, Sue Siesco, Deputy Marshal Eric Leet, Andy Helm, Allen Neumann, and Jo Ann Wagner.

The minutes of the January 5, 2006 village board meeting were approved as presented on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Palm, and carried unanimously.

With the addition of a bill for Dental Blue in the amount of $458.89, the general fund, water and sewer bills were approved for payment as presented on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, and carried.

The Treasurer and Utility reports for December 2005 were approved as presented on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Waskiewicz, and carried unanimously.

A special gathering beer license was approved for Rosemary Home and School Association for February 17, March 3, March 17, and March 31 on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Waskiewicz, and carried with Laabs and Hamm abstaining.

The operator’s license for Germaine Umhoefer was approved on a MOTION by Dohrwardt, seconded by Short, and carried unanimously.

Ken Merz questioned the progress on the well site exploration. Neumann stated that the seismic work is incomplete but he will provide Merz with a copy of the report.

Discussion ensued on how to manage the entire Celebrate Fredonia event. Two options have been discussed by the Village Board – relinquish ownership and rename the event or create a committee to organize the total event. The committee could consist of members from non-profit organizations from the community including the Lions Club, Fredonia Fire Fighter and EMS Association, Fredonia Area Garden Club, Fredonia Area Women’s Group, and members from the village board and police department. A letter was sent to these groups to see if they would be interested in having a member on the committee. Wendy Cary, representing the Garden Club, stated that although they enjoy being involved in the event, and like the idea of a committee, they would not have a member on the committee. Sue Siesco, representing the Fredonia Area Women’s Group, stated that although they were not involved last year, they have provided games in the past and they would like a member on the committee. She questioned if the committee will decide how the money that is raised is shared. She also stated that the committee should have a link to the village board or Parks Committee. John Schommer, representing the Fredonia Fire Fighter and EMS Association, agreed with the idea of having a representative from each nonprofit group on the committee with one person in charge. Bob Rathsack, representing the Lion’s Club, stated that at a previous meeting the village board discussed forming a committee consisting of members from non-profit organizations. He did not think the committee should need approval from the village board. He also questioned where the discussion on profits is coming from. Celebrate Fredonia has been a good fundraiser for the Lions Club as they operate the concession stand. They also solicit donations from the various businesses for the event. Any profits go back to the community. Dohrwardt commented that he would expect each group to enjoy and utilize the profits from their labor. The concern expressed by the Lions Club was the manpower needed for set up, clean up and take down. Dohrwardt stated that the committee would form its own leadership and rules. The village board would have a liaison. The committee should be non-governmental. Dohrwardt felt any of the groups involved would maintain a quality event for the village. Rathsack commented that it would be better to have two members from each group with the chairperson elected by the group. Hamm stated that it is not the intent of the village board to pool the profits and split them equally. Their concern is for the coming year as there is a limited amount of time to create a committee. He suggested that this year the village board oversee the committee and by next year everything is in place for the committee to be self-governing. After more discussion a MOTION was made by Hamm, seconded by Dohrwardt, to form a committee with two members from the Lions Club, two members from the Fredonia Fire Fighter and EMS Association, two members from the Northern Ozaukee Women’s Group, a member from the Fredonia Police Department and a member from the village board, with the village board member being Larry Waskiewicz who will chair the committee, with the committee to set up by-laws and rules to run themselves next year. Dohrwardt, Hamm, and Palm voted yes, Laabs, Kunstmann, and Waskiewicz voted no, Short abstained. Motion failed. Hamm reiterated that the village board wants the event to happen, wants it to run smoothly, and wants to keep it safe. Kunstmann noted that the Parks Committee met several weeks ago with members of the various organizations and recommended that an ad hoc committee be created consisting of representatives from local nonprofit organizations to work under the guidance of the Parks Committee to organize Celebrate Fredonia. Dohrwardt noted that a committee with these members would have the experience and knowledge to manage the event. An organization would not have to have a member on the committee in order to be involved in the event. A MOTION was made by Dohrwardt, seconded by Palm, to form a committee of two Lions Club members, two Fire Fighter and EMS Association members, two Northern Ozaukee Women’s Group members and a member from the village board and a member from the village police department, with the committee electing their chairperson. Waskiewicz questioned what by-laws the committee would use. Dohrwardt stated that they are a subcommittee of the village board and would conduct themselves accordingly. The committee would need board approval to spend money. Palm rescinded his second to the motion. Rathsack stated that the clock is running and the groups need time to plan the event. He did not see the need for the committee to have by-laws this year. Dohrwardt added to his motion that no public funds would be spent by the committee without village board approval, there would be no co-mingling of private and public funds, but the committee could spend the private donations with approval from the village board. No second was received. Three times a second was requested and not received. Motion failed for lack of a second. A MOTION was made by Kunstmann to create an ad hoc committee consisting of representatives from local nonprofit organizations to work under the guidance of the Parks Committee to organize Celebrate Fredonia. Dohrwardt questioned how the money would be handled. Kunstmann stated the committee would be the decision maker. This committee will handle all communication. Any money needed by the various organizations will be the responsibility of their organization. Motion carried with Short abstaining. Hamm noted that the village will still need to fund the parade. Short stated that the village could do the same thing they do with the Little League – donate the money. A MOTION was then made by Kunstmann, seconded by Waskiewicz, to appoint members to the committee at the February 2, 2006 village board meeting, with area non-profit organizations submitting names to the village hall by January 30, 2006. Hamm stated that more members could be appointed at the end of February. Kunstmann stated that there is no limit to the number of committee members. Motion carried with Short abstaining.

Deputy Marshal Eric Leet stated that the Police Department has contacted a company willing to create a data system to update the current computer software, which is somewhat insufficient. Leet stated that there is no way to use the data, no functional way to find information. He stated that complaints may be handled differently if it is the first, second or third offense. A first offense of a noise complaint may receive a warning. A third offense may receive a citation. Dohrwardt asked if any "off the shelf" software is available. Leet stated that it would be price prohibitive. The proposed system would cost $2,700. This would include design, software and training. It would incorporate the current data. The goal is to make the program more useable allowing the department to be more proactive. Waskiewicz asked if this program will go into the computers in the squad. Leet stated it was possible but he would have to check with Duane from the county. Waskiewicz stated that the Public Safety Committee is meeting next week and they should review the information. He requested that the cost of "off the shelf" software be provided, additional information on the program be provided, and the information be brought back to the February 2, 2006 meeting. Hamm questioned where the money would be coming from, as it was not in the 2006 budget. A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Dohrwardt, to send the request for purchase of a computer program for the Police Department to the Public Safety Committee to gather additional information and bring back to the village board on February 2, 2006. Motion carried.

Palm reported that the Architectural Control Board approved an addition for 737 Tower Drive and reviewed the proposed property maintenance fee schedule. Based on 2004 information the property maintenance fee would have generated $2,910 while assessment costs were $6,376.38. After review the Architectural Control Board felt the proposed fees were appropriate but revised the fee schedule to exclude temporary pools. The committee also reviewed the definition of a swimming pool. The state is also reviewing the definition of a temporary swimming pool and the committee is waiting to see what the state decides. They also discussed regulating large play sets as requested by the village board and decided that they do not want to regulate the placement of play sets. They also discussed giving the committee more leeway on the masonry requirements for the street side of commercial buildings, perhaps by allowing the Architectural Control Board to grant an exception.

Palm noted that the proposed property record maintenance fees for new construction are 50% of the amount that Grafton and Germantown charge. Dohrwardt stated that appraising new homes are a small part of what the assessor does. Palm stated that the fees do not cover even half of the assessment costs for the village. A MOTION was made by Palm, seconded by Short, to adopt Ordinance No. 2006-02 creating Section 15, Chapter 7, of the Fredonia Code of Ordinances pertaining to property record maintenance fees. Dohrwardt stated that he considers this to be another tax. Palm stated that the fee is only charged to someone that is using the service as people on a fixed income who have lived in the village for many years, should not have to supplement the assessment cost for new construction. A MOTION was made by Dohrwardt, to amend the ordinance to include a separate fee of $250 for Commercial/Industrial new construction under 10,000 square feet. A second was asked for three times and not received. Amendment to motion failed. The original motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2006-02 creating the property record maintenance fee carried with Dohrwardt and Waskiewicz opposed. Short questioned if the fence requirements for swimming pools was also being reviewed. Palm stated that they will be reviewing village ordinance after the state has made any changes to the swimming pool regulations.

Short reported on the January 2, 2006 Plan Commission meeting. No representative was present to discuss the sign at 111 Fredonia Avenue. The conceptual plan for condo storage units at 145 Meadowlark Road was reviewed. Current village ordinance does not allow the size of storage units being requested. They will bring additional information to the next Plan Commission meeting. The Plan Commission also recommended rezoning Village Green South and approving the preliminary plat. The proposed outlots have been reconfigured. It was questioned if the five-acre minimum is still met for environmental corridors. Neumann will check on this before the next meeting.

The resignation of Kevin Parker from the Plan Commission was accepted with regret on a MOTION by Dohrwardt, seconded by Short, and carried.

A MOTION was made by Hamm, seconded by Short, to appoint Allen Neumann to fill the vacant position on the Plan Commission. Motion carried.

The agreement with the county for use of the Fire Department meeting room for the Ozaukee County meal site was approved on a MOTION by Dohrwardt, seconded by Kunstmann, and carried. Waskiewicz questioned if this is zoned I-1 (Institutional). If so, no smoking is allowed in the building.

A MOTION was made by Short, seconded by Kunstmann, to adopt Ordinance No. 2006-03 prohibiting commercial truck, as defined in Section 10-1-12 (a)(2), parking in residential areas and prohibiting the trailer of any commercial or business vehicle to be parked on any street within the village. Motion carried. Waskiewicz noted that warnings needed to be issued to the vehicles parked near the industrial park on South Milwaukee Street.

The report from the Director of Public Works was reviewed.

The proposal from Kapur and Associates for engineering services for the Martin Drive extension was reviewed. The estimated cost is $42,214 and will identify the next steps in the Martin Drive project. Waskiewicz questioned if the quote was within reason. Neumann replied that it was and represented about 7% of the estimated project cost. A MOTION was made by Short, seconded by Palm, to approve the professional engineering services as described in the January 11, 2006 letter from Kapur and Associates for the Martin Drive extension at an estimated cost of $42,214. Motion carried.

The report on the operations at the WWTP for December 2005 was reviewed along with the sanitary sewer overflow report. Neumann stated that the DNR was notified within 24 hours as required. Replacement of this pipe is at the top of the list for upgrades. He has inquired about pipe bursting to replace the main with 12" pipe without disturbing the soil. Possible re-routing of the line was discussed.

Kunstmann explained that the Badger Fireman’s Association holds a bowling tournament each year. This year the Fredonia Fire Fighter and EMS Association will host the tournament. This is a fund raising opportunity for the organization. The letter from the Fredonia Fire Department requesting a donation was reviewed. A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Dohrwardt, to donate $100 for a full page ad congratulating the Fire and Ambulance Department for their excellent service. Motion carried with Kunstmann recused.

Other correspondence received include:

The report from the Clerk-Treasurer was reviewed.

Per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) the village board convened into closed session on a MOTION by Hamm, seconded by Short, to discuss employee evaluations and compensation. Motion carried unanimously with a roll call vote.

Closed session adjourned and the meeting reconvened into open session on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Palm, and carried unanimously with a roll call vote.

A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Laabs, to remove the LOSA contribution for 2005 from the table. Motion carried. A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Palm, to contribute $274.33 to the LOSA program for every eligible fire fighter and EMS employee. Motion carried with Short opposed and Kunstmann recused.

A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Dohrwardt, to create a deferred compensation account for the Fire Chief as a retirement fund instead of a LOSA contribution, until such time as LOSA contributions may be made for the Fire Chief, with the annual deferred comp contribution to be equal to the dollar amount approved by the village board for an individual LOSA contribution, plus the amount that would be matched by the state, with the village in addition paying both the employee and employer social security and medicare taxes. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Palm, Waskiewicz, Dohrwardt, and Laabs voting aye, Short opposed, and Kunstmann and Hamm abstaining. Short commented that the village board needs to be diligent in what we do with taxpayer money. Waskiewicz stated that the current board is diligent in doing their job. A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Kunstmann, to have the chairperson of the Personnel Committee create a document explaining to the Fire Chief his new compensation package by January 23, 2006. Motion carried

The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Waskiewicz, and carried.