VILLAGE OF CHENEQUA

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARCH 10, 2003

 

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

 

Judge Stern of the Western Waukesha County Municipal Court presented his 2002 annual report.  He stated that the Town of Lisbon had been added as a full voting member of the court.  Judge Stern also stated that the court hopes to pay the remaining capital balances to owners during 2003. 

 

MOTION made by Villavicencio, seconded by Wrocklage to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2003 meeting as presented.  Motion carried.

 

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

 

Clerk/Treasurer Igl stated that the audit had been conducted the previous week and that the financial statements will be presented by the accountant at the April 14 meeting.

 

Clerk/Treasurer Igl reported that Village President Styza had requested information regarding shared revenues and the impact that current estimates of the possible decreases in shared revenues from the State would have on the Village.  Clerk/Treasurer Igl stated that the current proposal would reduce the Village’s shared revenues by $9,835.  The 2003 budget for shared revenue is $17,000.  The proposed reductions will affect the 2004 budget.  The 2003 Budget also includes (from the State) street aids in the amount of $138,381 and expenditure restraint in the amount of $15,210.  At this point, there has been no proposal by the State to cut these funds.

 

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

 

The Plan Commission had met and approved two sets of plans.

 

One member of the Personnel Committee has been meeting one on one with the Police Association President in attempt to reach an agreement regarding salary/benefits.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that he had attended a meeting held in the Village of Hartland regarding gypsy moth spraying for the neighboring communities.  He stated that residents in the Village will be notified prior to spraying.

 

 

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Chief/Administrator Douglas reported that a new engine is needed for a marked squad car at a cost of $3,900.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas reported that 51 deer had been removed from the Village during this sharpshooting season.  Results of the aerial deer count were reviewed.  After discussion, it was requested that the remaining deer tags for this year be used to remove additional deer from the west side of Pine Lake. 

 

Information regarding goose management was presented and reviewed.  It was stated that Jeff Kante will be attending a goose symposium in Madison at the end of March and would have additional information available at the April meeting.  It was requested that an individual from the USDA Wildlife Services be invited to make a presentation to the Village Board at a future meeting regarding the options available. 

 

Village President Styza stated that the issue of insurance for the deer sharpshooters had been resolved.

 

Village Attorney Krutz stated that no decision had been reached in the Quadracci case, however, the judge is reviewing the documents in question and will render a decision in April.  Village Attorney Krutz stated that the judge’s comments had been favorable.

 

A proposal from Boat Gas Marine Refueling had been received along with the Department of Commerce approval.  It was stated that the City of Delafield is not going to prohibit these operations in any way.  Other barge activities were discussed.  Village President Styza recommended that a permit could be created which would specify conditions for operation.  Further information and options will be researched by the Village Administrator and Village Attorney.  This item will be placed on the April agenda. 

 

No closed session being necessary, MOTION made by Villavicencio, seconded by Zaiser to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Darlene Igl

Clerk/Treasurer