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December 12, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for December 12, 2002 was called to order by President Grotelueschen. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustee Zorn. Pledge of Allegiance was performed. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to approve the November 26, 2002 minutes. Motion approved.

Public Forum

President Grotelueschen stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

Doug Hein

Concerned about commercial garbage pick up.

A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Chesak to close public forum.

Bills

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to pay the bills for the month, pending any additions or corrections. These were noted and made. Motion passed.

Correspondence

None.

Unfinished Business

None.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on Grota Appraisals Contract for 2003. Discussion was held. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Sackett to have Grota Appraisals do the reassessing for the Village of Newburg. A poll vote was taken with the following results: "YES" Trustees Williamson, Beimborn, Sackett, Chesak, Gramoll and President Grotelueschen. "NO" None. Motion passed.

Discussion and possible action on Seventh-Amended Agreement for Operation of the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court. Discussion was held. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Williamson to renew the contract with Mid Moraine Municipal Court. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on awarding soil boring contract to Soils and Engineering, Inc. for sanitary project under the Milwaukee River. A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to award the soil boring contract to Soils and Engineering Services, Inc. for putting the sanitary line under the river for the upcoming bridge project. A poll vote was taken with the following results: "YES" Trustees Williamson, Beimborn, Sackett, Chesak, Gramoll and President Grotelueschen. "NO" None. Motion passed.

Discussion and possible action on purchase of new Village squad car in 2003. (Budgeted Item). A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Sackett to purchase a new village squad car for $21,124, including the upgrades. Motion passed unanimously.

Miscellaneous Business

None.

Committee Reports

Police Dept.

Chief Maeder stated that they had about $900 in parking tickets this year and $7,000 in municipal fines.

License Application

Bartender licenses for: Joshua Cebarge and Adam Matusiak. A motion was made to approve of the bartender licenses for Joshua Cebarge and Adam Matusiak. Motion passed.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Williamson to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk

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November 14, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for November 14, 2002 was called to order. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Williamson to appoint Trustee Chesak as acting President for the meeting in the absence of President Grotelueschen. Motion passed. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustee Sackett. Pledge of Allegiance was performed. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to approve the October 24, 2002 minutes with one correction. Motion approved.

Public Forum

Trustee Chesak stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to close public forum.

Bills

A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Williamson to pay the bills for the month pending any additions or corrections. These were noted and made. Motion passed.

Correspondence

None.

Unfinished Business

None.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on sending Village 2003 Budget to public hearing on 11/26/02. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to send the 2003 Village budget to public hearing. Motion passed.

Discussion and possible action on changing the 11/28/02 board meeting to 11/26/02 for purposes of budget discussion only. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to move the 11/28/02 board meeting to 11/26/02. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on cancellation of board meeting for 12/26/02. A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Zorn to cancel the 12/26/02 board meeting. Motion passed unaimosul.

Discussion and possible action on installing a handicap parking spot on Main Street by the corner of Salisbury and Main Street. A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to send this request to Public Works. Motion passed unaimously.

Miscellaneous Business

Discussion was held on a possible night for the tree lighting ceremony at Tri Par. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Williamson to have the tree lighting ceremony on December 8th at 6 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Committee Reports

Sanitary

Lift station pump manufacturer will be in the Village on November 26th at 9:30 a.m.

Planning

Recently met with Emmer (developer of portion of gravel pit) and discussed the wet land delineation and color schemes of buildings and roof tops.

License Application

Bartender Licenses:

A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Williamson to approve the bar tender licenses for Vicki Preisler and Brennan Totter. Motion passed with Trustee Zorn abstaining.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk

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October 10, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for October 10, 2002 was called to order by President Grotelueschen at the Village Hall. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustee Sackett. Pledge of Allegiance was performed. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Chesak to approve the September 26, 2002 minutes with one correction. Motion approved.

Public Forum

President Grotelueschen stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

Barry Preston

Representing St. Johns Lutheran Church on the special goose hunt.

Jane Fuller

Questioned the discretion of goose hunt as her property in on the river.

Jim Esselman, County Supervisor

Gave the board a run down of the proposed budget for Washington County.

A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Zorn to close public forum.

Bills

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Chesak to pay the bills for the month pending any additions or corrections. These were noted and made. Motion passed unanimously.

Correspondence

A memo was received from Ron Voigt (webmaster for the Village of Newburg website). It stated that we had 1000 hits the past month and our design layout is very well received.

Dinner meeting for Mid Moraine to be held on October 23rd.

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October 10, 2002

Unfinished Business

Discussion and possible action on final pay request from J. H. Hassinger for work don on New Village Hall for $3,670.00. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to pay J.H. Hassinger $3,670 as the final payment for work done on the new Village hall. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on request from St. John’s Lutheran Church to allow hunting of resident nuisance geese in the Village of Newburg. Discussion was held. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by President Grotelueschen to deny the special goose hunting at St. Johns Lutheran Church. A poll vote was taken with the following results: "YES" Trustees Gramoll and President Grotelueschen. "NO" Trustee Beimborn, Zorn, Chesak. "ABSTAIN" Trustee Williamson. Motion not passed. A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Zorn to approve the special goose hunting at St. John’s Lutheran Church with no more than 4 adult hunters at a time and the hunters must be south of drainage pipe and north of property line. A poll vote was taken with the following results: "YES" Trustees Beimborn, Zorn and Chesak. "NO" Trustee Gramoll and President Grotelueschen. "ABSTAIN" Trustee Williamson. Motion passed.

Miscellaneous Business

None.

Committee Reports

License Application

Bartender Licenses:

Hope Tappa Marion Neahous Michael Domask

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to approve the bartender licenses for Hope Tappa, Marion Neahous and Michael Domask. Motion passed with Trustee Zorn abstaining.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Zorn to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk

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September 26, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for September 26, 2002 was called to order by President Grotelueschen at the Village Hall. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustee Beimborn. Pledge of Allegiance was performed. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Sackett to approve the September 12, 2002 minutes with one correction. Motion approved.

Public Forum

President Grotelueschen stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

Clayton Weinreich

Was present for the decision on his bar owners’ license for Nifty Fifties.

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Sackett to close public forum.

Bills

Check for $35,800 payable to Penflex for LOSA contract with Fire Dept. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Zorn to pay Penflex for the LOSA program.

Correspondence

The Board was invited to a "Invite to Talk" regarding the budget and shared revenue for the state of Wisconsin.

Unfinished Business

Discussion and possible action on culvert at the corner of Enge and Diane Drive. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Williamson to remove this from the agenda until homeowner addresses the situation and comes to the board. Motion passed.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on setting Trick or Treat hours within the Village of Newburg for October 26, 2002. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Zorn to have Trick or Treat hours in the Village of Newburg on Saturday, October 26th from 3-5 p.m. The bonfire will begin at 7 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on combining the garbage and recycling services with the Town of Trenton. The Dept. of Public Works held a meeting recently to go over the contract. Dennis Fechter of Superior Services was in attendance. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Chesak to approve the 5-year contract to Superior Services for garbage and recycling collection in the Village of Newburg and Town of Trenton. A poll vote was taken with the following results. "YES" Trustees Williamson, Zorn, Gramoll, Chesak, Sackett and President Grotelueschen. Motion passed.

Discussion and possible action on review of liquor license from Nifty Fifties. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to continue the liquor license for Nifty Fifties. Motion passed.

Miscellaneous Business

The Dept. of Public Works is getting number for Engineering.

Committee Reports

License Application

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Zorn and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk

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September 12, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for September 12, 2002 was called to order by President Grotelueschen at the Village Hall. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustee Sackett. Pledge of Allegiance was performed. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to approve the August 22, 2002 minutes with one correction. Motion approved.

Public Forum

President Grotelueschen stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

Phil Beitz

Felt that the flags that are flying in the village are in need of replacement, as they are very worn.

A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to close public forum.

Bills

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Zorn to pay the bills for the month, pending any additions or corrections. These were noted and made. Motion passed unanimously.

Correspondence

None.

Unfinished Business

Discussion and possible action on culvert at the corner of Enge and Diane Drive. Tabled from 8/22/02 meeting. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to table until the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on Ordinance #05-2002 Creating an Ordinance to Create Section 9.02(5)(c) of the Municipal Code. (Hunting of Resident Geese). A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to adopt Ordinance #05-2002 relating to hunting in the Village of Newburg. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on combining of garbage and recycling services with the Town of Trenton. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to table until further information can be collected. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on request from Tom Slavik to hunt geese on his land which is across the Milwaukee River from St. John’s Lutheran Church. No action was taken on request of Mr. Slavik for hunting of geese.

Discussion and possible action on awarding manhole rehabilitation contract to Heartland Construction for a cost of $4,225. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Williamson to award the manhole rehabilitation contract to Heartland Construction for $4,225. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on final payment to Westra Construction for the Sanitary Lift Station project. This would be for $6,500. A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Zorn to pay Westra Construction $6,500 for work done on the lift station #3 project and $2,875 for the retainer of project. Total cost is $9,375. Motion passed uanimously.

Miscellaneous Business

Trustee Beimborn wondered about possibly moving the emergency siren to hill near the gun club.

Committee Reports

Planning Commission

Recently had a meeting. They granted with conditions an "ok" to a conceptual plan for the gravel pit development.

License Application

Bartender Licenses:

Nicholas Bauer Richard Buchholz

Linda Schommer James Krubsack

Steve Skorbier Joshua Staller

Robert Banaszak

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to approve all bartender licenses for the above listed people. Motion passed unanimously.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Zorn and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk

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June 13, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for June 13, 2002 was called to order by President Grotelueschen at the Village Hall. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustee Sackett. Pledge of Allegiance was performed. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to approve the May 23, 2002 minutes. Motion approved.

Public Forum

President Grotelueschen stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

Sharon Wendlandt

Was concerned about the culvert problem by their residence. The problem is being looked at and should be fixed shortly. They will keep in contact with the residents.

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to close public forum.

Bills

A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to pay the bills for the month, pending any additions or corrections. Motion passed. Trustee Beimborn had a question on the number of hours worked by the Dept. of Public Works employees.

Correspondence

The Newburg Police Dept. presented the board with a total number of hours worked during the Newburg Picnic.

A complaint letter was received from Linda Chesak.

Old Business

Discussion and possible action on committee assignments for the Village Board. President Grotelueschen read off the Trustees and their respective Board assignments. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to accept the committee assignments for the Trustees. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on culvert for a resident on Congress Drive. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Williamson to table until the June 27th meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on Resolution #03-2002 regarding the State Budget. Clerk Cording read the resolution to the Board. Discussion was held regarding resolution. A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Zorn to adopt Resolution #03-2002 regarding the State Budget. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on bill from Advance Construction for Lift Station #1 Project. The bill is for $171,938.40. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to pay Advance Construction the $171,938.40 for word done. The village will deal with the 18% interest charge in question at the end of the project. A poll vote was taken with the following results: "YES" Trustees Gramoll, Chesak, Williamson, Beimborn, Zorn and President Grotelueschen. "NO" None.

Discussion and possible action on pay raises for village employees. This is a recommendation from the Personnel and Finance Committee. Discussion was held. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Beimborn to table until the Law Enforcement Committee can meet to establish a pay scale. Motion passed.

Miscellaneous Business

Discussion was held on the village hall parking lot hours.

Committee Reports

None.

License Application

None.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Zorn to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk

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April 25, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for April 25, 2002 was called to order by President Grotelueschen at the Village Hall. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustees McKay. At this time the Oath of Offices was done for the newly elected Trustees. Not present was Trustee Chesak. Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

President Grotelueschen asked the Clerk to present the minutes of the April 11, 2002 meeting. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to approve the minutes, pending and additions or corrections. Motion passed.

Public Forum

President Grotelueschen stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Sackett to close public forum.

Bills

None.

Correspondence

None.

Old Business

Discussion and possible action on contract to Shore West for the sale of the old Village Hall. A presentation was made by Al Luedtke to sell the old village hall to the board. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to list the old village hall with Shore West at an 8% commission. A poll vote was taken with the following results: "YES" Trustees Gramoll, Sackett, Williamson, Beimborn and Zorn. "NO" None. Motion passed.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on reevaluation of Village. Michael Grota will be present to explain how this can be done. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Williamson to table this until the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Williamson to hold the Board of Review on May 16th. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on Ordinance #04-2002 Regarding Parking at Village Hall Parking Lot. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Williamson to adopt Ordinance #4-2002 with the corrections noted. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion and possible action on purchase of a new lawn mower for the Dept. of Public Works. A motion was made by Trustee Gramoll and seconded by Trustee Zorn to purchase a Kubota zero turn mower from Lochens for $7,400 with the roll bar included. A poll vote was taken with the following results: "YES" Trustee Zorn, Williamson, Beimborn, Gramoll, Sackett and President Grotelueschen. "NO" none. Motion passed.

Miscellaneous Business

Trustee Beimborn stated that bicycles are tearing up Weber Park ball diamond when it is wet.

Committee Reports

Sanitary Committee

The control building for the new sanitary lift station is located on Newburg Fire Dept. property and will be re-cited at the cost to be born by the contractor. The Board expressed concerns with having the slab patched instead of being totally replaced. An emergency meeting will be held on April 29th to correct this situation.

License Applications

None.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Zorn to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk

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April 11, 2002

The board meeting of the Village of Newburg Board of Trustees for April 11, 2002 was called to order by President Grotelueschen at the Village Hall. Roll call of officers and trustees was performed. Not present was Trustees McKay. Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

President Grotelueschen asked the Clerk to present the minutes of the March 28, 2002 meeting. A motion was made by Trustee Williamson and seconded by Trustee Sackett to approve the minutes, pending and additions or corrections. Motion passed.

Public Forum

President Grotelueschen stated that the public forum section of the Village Board meeting was a time for the Village residents to voice their input regarding Village matters.

Peter Waldkirch – Fire Chief

Presented the board with annual report. They are looking to purchase a new pumper later this fall or early next year. The average life of a pumper truck is 25 years. Looking for new volunteers. Also looking for volunteers for the upcoming picnic.

A motion was made by Trustee Beimborn and seconded by Trustee Sackett to close public forum.

Bills

A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Williamson to pay the bills for the month, pending any additions or corrections. Motion passed.

Correspondence

A letter was received from the DNR regarding the compliance report that was filed recently. They complimented the village on their good work.

Old Business

None.

New Business

Discussion and possible action on payment to JH Hassinger for $7,991 for work done on the village hall. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Gramoll to pay the bill for $7,991 for work done on the new village hall. Motion passed unanimously.

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April 11, 2002

Miscellaneous Business

Trustee Beimborn stated that they need to have a grant for the park land purchase. The stewardship grant is filled out. A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Williamson to look at this issue in 2003. motion passed.

Trustee Sackett – discussed the purchase of a lawn mower. It was approved in the budget for this year, but placed on hold due to the possible shared revenue cuts.

President Grotelueschen – stated that the Fire Dept. would like to thank the Village for providing help during the last snow storm. Public Works and Police Committee should hold a meeting to discuss the semi-parking issue on Carmody court.

Committee Reports

Planning Commission

Recently met and approved of an extraterritorial land division on Wausaukee Road.

Dept.of Public Works

The crack filling is being done in the village and the striping will be coming soon. Old village hall will be listed for sale. Had 9 saltings and 3 snowplowings done in March.

Sanitary

Lift station #2 went out 2 times last month.

Engineer

The sanitary project is on hold until the power is restored to the new lift station. The railings and ballards on the bridge have to be replaced in order to get funding. Bicycle usage on side walk on bridge is covered by ordinance.

License Applications

None.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Sackett and seconded by Trustee Zorn to adjourn. Motion passed.

Bill Cording, Clerk