VILLAGE OF CHENEQUA

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SEPTEMBER 8, 2003

 

A Public Hearing to hear comments regarding amendments to Section 6.03 Definitions (20) “Legal Nonconforming Lot” and Section 6.15 Restrictions on Land Divisions was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  Attorney Krutz explained the changes that were proposed.  Trustee Harkness stated that the Plan Commission had reviewed the proposed changes and had made a motion to recommend adoption to the Village Board.  Being no public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m. 

 

The regular meeting was called to order.  Present were Village President Styza, William Biersach, James Wrocklage, Barbara Zaiser, Scott Harkness, Morton Spence, Jr.  Also present were Village Attorney Krutz, Chief/Administrator Douglas and Clerk/Treasurer Igl. 

 

Paul Hayes, Co-chair of the Mid-Kettle Moraine Partners Group, made a presentation of their program.  He stated that the group is dedicated to the preservation of the Ice Age Trail.  He stated that the group hopes to complete the trail as much as possible off road.  Activity on the trail is intended to be limited to hiking to ensure that the natural areas identified are protected.  MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Biersach to adopt the Resolution Adopting Mid Kettle Partners Group Statement of Desired Future Conditions.  Motion carried.

 

MOTION made by Biersach, seconded by Spence to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2003 meeting as presented.  Motion carried.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Zaiser to approve the payment of invoices as presented.  Motion carried.

 

The Village investments and deposits for August 31, 2003 were reviewed.

 

Clerk/Treasurer Igl reported on the balance of the 2003 budgeted contingency.

 

The Public Safety Committee will meet on September 11, 2003.

 

The Operations Committee will meet on September 23, 2003.

 

The Plan Commission will meet on September 15, 2003.

 

The Personnel Committee will meet after October 1, 2003.

 

The Emergency Government Committee will meet on September 26, 2003.

 

 

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Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that a Village Open House is scheduled for October 11, 2003.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas reported that he had received confirmation that a grant had been approved from Homeland Security for the purchase of equipment in the amount of $2,552.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that he has placed a burning ban in the Village due to the dry conditions.

 

Village President Styza stated that a succession plan to perform the duties of the Village President in the case that the Village President is unavailable at the time of a Village emergency had been discussed at the Emergency Government meeting.  After discussion, MOTION made by Zaiser, seconded by Spence to approve the Resolution Regarding Succession Plan for Community-wide Emergencies.  Motion carried.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Biersach to adopt amendments to Section 6.03 Definitions (20) “Legal Nonconforming Lot” and Section 6.15 Restrictions on Land Divisions.  Motion carried.

 

Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that he had received correspondence from Professor Orton of UW Madison regarding internet service.  His proposal to research options for the Village was for $3,500.  Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that he had since spoken to resident Bronson Haase who had indicated that he would discuss options for internet service for the Village with his contacts at SBC Ameritech.  It was requested that Professor Orton be asked for a more definitive proposal and that this item be placed on the October agenda.

 

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Spence to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Darlene Igl

Clerk/Treasurer