Village of Star Prairie 8/1/12 Board Minutes

VILLAGE OF STAR PRAIRIE

BOARD PROCEEDINGS

AUGUST 1, 2012

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, posted July 30, 2012, the Star Prairie Village Board met in the Community Center at 7:00 p.m. on August 1, 2012. The meeting was called to order by President Gibson. Roll call; members present: Trustees Gary Peterson, Andrew Marrier, Bruce A. Johnson and Chris Boardman and President Greg Gibson.

Trustee Peterson moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Trustee Boardman and motion carried.

Trustee Boardman moved to approve the minutes for 7/11/2012 as presented seconded by Trustee Johnson and motion carried.

Trustee Peterson moved to approve the June 2012 Treasurer’s report as presented, seconded by Trustee Marrier and motion carried.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the disbursements in the amount of $25,999.92 (dollars), seconded by Trustee Boardman. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

REPORTS

Police

July 2012 Police Report was submitted by Chief Lewis (on file).

Trustee Boardman moved to approve purchasing a radar-speed trailer from Street Smart Rental, Inc. at a cost of $6,525.00 (dollars), seconded by Trustee Johnson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried. The cost for the radar-speed trailer to come from the $4,000 (dollars) traffic safety equipment grant, North Star Lodge No 187 donation of $1,000 (dollars) and the balance from the general fund police budget.

Maintenance

Brody Larson presented the July 2012 Maintenance Report (on file).

Park Committee

Trustee Boardman presented the park committee meeting minutes for July 25, 2012 (on file).

Building and Zoning - no report

Public Works Committee – no report

NEW BUSINESS

CatTown Rescue of Amery WI

Tanya Borg gave a brief presentation on CatTown Rescue of Amery WI awarded funding from Pet Smart Charities for free spay/neuter surgeries for Star Prairie feral cats. CatTown Rescue serves Polk County and St. Croix County and it is estimated that Star Prairie has 300 feral cats.

Plan Commission Recommendation

Trustee Boardman moved to set a public hearing for September 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for proposed amendments to zoning code Article E, Section 13-1-80 Existing Nonconforming Uses, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan 2012-2016 & Resolution

Trustee Boardman moved to approve Resolution 6-2012 Adopting Village of Star Prairie 2012-2016 Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan, seconded by Trustee Marrier. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

RESOLUTION 6-2012

VILLAGE OF STAR PRAIRIE, ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN

2012-2016 PARK AND OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN

WHEREAS, the Village of Star Prairie is interested in providing adequate park and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors and protecting its unique natural and cultural resources, and

WHEREAS, the plan and its recommendations, which address the village’s recreational development and resource protection needs over the next five years and beyond, was accepted by the Park Committee on Wednesday, March 25, 2012, and

WHEREAS, Village adoption of said plan is required for the Village of Star Prairie to become eligible for cost sharing aid programs administered by the State of Wisconsin.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Village Board of the Village of Star Prairie herein assembled, that the Village of Star Prairie: 2012-2016 Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan be adopted as the approved park and outdoor recreation plan for the Village.

Rugers Electric quote

Trustee Boardman moved to approve Rugers Electric quote for relocation of ball park lighting circuits to new concession stand in the amount of $4,698.58 (dollars) with the cost to come from the park fund, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Beacon Athletics quote

Trustee Peterson moved to approve Beacon Athletics quote for ball field drag in the amount of $414.99 (dollars) with the cost to come from the park fund, seconded by Trustee Marrier. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Asphalt Street Patch Proposal(s) for First Street

Trustee Peterson moved to approve Triebold’s Prestige Paving proposal in the amount of $975.00 (dollars) for asphalt patch on First Street from water leak repair, seconded by Trustee Boardman. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried. The cost for street paving to come from the water fund.

Star Prairie Sports Bar extended premises

Trustee Peterson moved to approve Star Prairie Sports Bar, 206 Main Street, Star Prairie request for extended outside premises for Ox Cart Days August 17 to 19, 2012 and motorcycle run September 15, 2012, seconded by Trustee Marrier. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Application(s) for “Operator’s” License

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the “Operator’s” license application for Isaac Lehmann for Star Prairie Sports Bar, seconded by Trustee Boardman. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Village of Star Prairie website – no action taken

Ox Cart Days Celebration August 16 to 19, 2012 – nothing to report

Public Comment

A comment was made regarding trees blocking traffic visibility at the corner of Saratoga and Hwy 65. Trustee Boardman inquired about the downloading and archiving procedures of the park surveillance photos.

Adjournment

Trustee Peterson moved to adjourn seconded by Trustee Boardman and motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Patsy Johnson, Village Clerk-Treasurer

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