Present: Bill Hamm, Don Dohrwardt, Bruce Laabs, Larry Palm, Joe Short, and Larry Waskiewicz. Arriving later: Chris Kunstmann. Also present: Mark Jaeger, Director of Public Works Allen Neumann, and Clerk-Treasurer Jo Ann Wagner.

The meeting was called to order by President Hamm at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes of the February 2, 2006, village board meeting were approved as presented on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Palm, and carried. Kunstmann arrived.

With the additional list presented, payment of General Fund, Water and Sewer bills were approved on a MOTION by Short, seconded by Laabs, and carried. Hamm abstained.

The treasurer and utility reports were approved as presented on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Palm, and carried.

Operator licenses were approved for Niles Schreurs, Meghan Schubring, and Rose Wood on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Kunstmann, and carried unanimously.

A MOTION was made by Kunstmann, seconded by Waskiewicz, to change the premise description on the license issued to Frederic Buchholtz at 504 Fredonia Avenue to "bar room, basement, yard and outside deck". Motion carried.

The addendum to the Stoney Creek Meadow Subdivision Developer’s Agreement finalizing costs for storm water and water main and resulting in a refund to C-CAP of $15,587.96, a check to Lundman Development in the amount of $8,391, and $14,021.04 contribution to the Water Utility, was approved on a MOTION by Waskiewicz, seconded by Laabs, and carried.

The memo from the village marshal was reviewed. A resolution will be prepared for the next meeting approving plans for sharing Ozaukee County’s data system.

The Parks Committee met February 27, 2006, with the Celebrate Fredonia Committee. Although the village board approved a village trustee and village marshal as members of the committee, the motion creating the committee stated it would be comprised of members from nonprofit and not for profit organizations. A MOTION was made by Kunstmann, seconded by Laabs, to add additional members to the Celebrate Fredonia committee with at large seats, and staff and/or village board members, as deemed necessary by the committee. Motion carried with Short abstaining. Discussion followed on if the committee members are paid committee members. This is an ad hoc committee. If the committee members are paid, will payment stop when the committee becomes self-sufficient. Could some of the members be paid but not other members? Most members are representatives of nonprofit or not for profit organizations. How many meetings will be held and what will it cost? A MOTION was made by Palm, seconded by Hamm, to pay the Celebrate Fredonia Committee members the committee pay of $15 per meeting until April 2007. It was questioned if this should be reviewed in September or when the committee is established. Motion carried with Hamm, Laabs, Dohrwardt, Kunstmann, and Palm voting aye, Short abstaining and Waskiewicz recused.

The report from the Parks Committee will be reviewed at the next meeting. Neumann noted that he has received prices for fencing and bleachers. This will be added to the next agenda.

The letter from Eric Liebergen, Ozaukee High School soccer coach, requesting use of the public access channel to broadcast soccer games was reviewed. Discussion followed on if any cost would be involved, if an agreement should be signed with the school district, if the equipment is available, and if there are any legal issues. A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Palm, to send a letter to the school stating that we are receptive to the idea, but requesting the school to provide a written agreement and project list of how this will be accomplished. Motion carried. It was noted that if soccer games will be broadcast, the school board meetings should could also be broadcast.

The Architectural Control Board approved a new home on Stoney Creek Lane, reviewed swimming pool requirements and possible changes to the requirements for building facades in the industrial park. Sidewalk installation and elevations of new homes was discussed. It was noted that the building inspector requires certain conditions to be fulfilled before a permit is issued.

The Plan Commission discussed the multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan, approved a sign permit for Mr. Fritz’s, reviewed possible changes to the Village of Fredonia Comprehensive Plan, discussed zoning issues with Town of Saukville Chairman Jim Kadow and reviewed the proposed changes to the definition of environmental corridor. At their next meeting they will discuss the proposed storage units on Meadowlark Road.

A MOTION was made by Dohrwardt, seconded by Waskiewicz, to approve Badger Well Drilling to complete the soil borings for well sites at a cost not to exceed $33,000. Motion carried.

The report on the operations at the WWTP was reviewed. Neumann reported that the de-watering well was removed today.

The report from the Director of Public Works was reviewed. A letter has been developed to send to residents on South Milwaukee Street regarding sidewalk easements. They will be asked to return the signed easements by April 1^st. The sewer laterals for nine homes on St. Rose Avenue have been televised to evaluate if they need to be replaced. The DNR has reviewed the Martin Drive road project. The executed copy of the Memorandum of Understanding from the Department of Transportation has been received. A sign permit application has been sent to JBJ Development. Concern has been expressed regarding two box elder trees along Fredonia Avenue that may create a hazard in an ice storm.

It was noted that Bruce Laabs was appointed to the Tree Board on August 11, 2005.

Correspondence reviewed include:

The report from the Clerk-Treasurer was reviewed. The fieldwork for the general fund audit was completed today. Utility audit fieldwork will be March 6 and 7. Letters have been sent to residents with incomplete voter registration forms.

A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Palm, to approve registration, mileage, food and lodging for the Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer to attend the Spring Treasurer’s Conference April 27 and 28. Motion carried.

A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Short, to purchase the Toshiba copy machine from Marnett Business Center if it operates as required for printing from our software, and if not, to purchase the Sharp copy machine from Office Copying Equipment. Motion carried.

A MOTION was made by Waskiewicz, seconded by Palm, to schedule the second village board meeting in March on the 23^rd. Motion carried.

Waskiewicz questioned the building permit for the west side of Highland Center.

A MOTION was made by Hamm, seconded by Short, to convene into closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) 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 from Waskiewicz and a second from Short with. Palm, Waskiewicz, Kunstmann, Short, Dohrwardt, Laabs and Hamm voting Aye

Motion was made by Waskiewicz and seconded by Palm as follows:

Part 1: Approve wages that were discussed in closed session making them retroactive to January 1, 2006, with Andy Helm, being paid an extra $0.14 per hour from December 13, 2005 when the Village received his last two wastewater certifications until December 31, 2005 when his new rate will be in force. And that all employees will be reviewed on June 1, 2006 with the only personal eligible for performance increases at that time being Jason and Andy.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Waskiewicz and seconded by Palm as follows:

Defer action on salary reviews on the part time EMT positions until we receive their job descriptions.

Motion carried with Palm, Waskiewicz, Short, Dohrwardt, Laabs and Hamm voting Aye and Kunstmann voting Nay.

Motion was made to adjourn by Waskiewicz, seconded by Palm and carried unanimously. The time was 9:18 pm.