VILLAGE OF PEPIN
508 2ND ST., P.O. BOX 277
PH: 715-442-2461 FAX: 715-442-2466
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PEPIN, WI 54759
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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 12, 2017
1 & 2. 7 PMPresident Vern Seifert called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows:
Vern Seifert, PresidentDamon EllisonCarrie Arens
Kevin GlanderBill WroblewskiJon Seifert, Attorney
David Brassfield Paul Riesgraf Cindy Fayerweather, C/T
Missy Murray, Dep. C/T
3. Additions/Deletions: None
4.Clerk Report: Motion by Damon E., 2nd by Kevin G., to approve the Clerk’s report for May 8th and May 11th, 2017 Board meeting minutes, carried.
5. Treasurer’s Report: Motion by David B., 2nd by Kevin G. to approve the Treasurer’s Report as given, carried.
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
7.Police Report: Chief Jesse Van Alstineinformed the Board that he has issued a citation on the Roback property. Discussion held on painting the parking lines at the marina. Dennis Benish, Pepin Marina, has the paint and machine and is willing to do the painting, just needs approval from the Board. Also, a request is made for No Parking signs in the marina area as vehicles are being blocked in with inconsiderate parking.
7.Ambulance Report: Tina Cook, Director, reported that the EMS Fundraiser was a success with $5,625 raised to date. The Ambulance service is in need of additional EMT’s and EMRs. Anyone interested, please contact Tina or one of the EMT’s. Tina will be meeting with Frankfort Township Board on June 13th to discuss adding the southern half of Frankfort Township as part of the Pepin Ambulance Service area.
8.Fire Department Report: 1st Assistant Fire Chief, Ted Fenstermacher, informed the Board that the Fire Department intends to purchase 4 new SCBA units and air cylinders at a cost of $25,265.00. Five Alarm has offered a 5 year payment plan to the Fire Department which would fit into their budget. A request was also made to set up a Capital account for any end of the year excess Fire Department budget funds, fire calls and the annual 2% fire dues payments for the purchase of fire equipment. These funds would then be available at any time the Fire Department would need them rather than having to wait as does happen due to cash flow for the Village. The Board approved the Capital Account request.
9.Attorney’s Report: Jon Seifert reported that a citation was issued for the Roback property.???
10.PACC Report: PACC Oversight Committee has discussed the need for a Room Tax Audit of the lodging facilities and are suggesting an independent auditor perform the service, rather than an internal audit by the Village of Pepin. This item has been tabled until the July Board meeting.
The Welcome to Pepin signs on either end of the Village are in poor condition and are proposed to be replaced. Additional signage is proposed to direct traffic along 1st Street to the waterfront area as well.
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11. Ordinance Committee Report: No report
12.Street Committee: Discussion on what streets need to be paved this year. The Street Committee will meet and determine work to be done. Striping on the waterfront also needs to be done. Discussion on private sewer work needed on Main Street at the Harbor View Café. The work will likely be done in the fall.
13.TIFF Report: The TIF #1 audit is underway and will be closed this summer. TIF #3 has a building permit cost and contract agreement clarification for the Pepin Motel expansion that is in the process of being corrected.
14.Planning Commission Report: Dan Fedie reported on the minutes from the Planning Commission meeting. The Altepeter construction permit at 1107 2nd Street was approved. The Gudjbertson deck was approved. The preliminary request for a zoning change at 403 2nd Street was denied. The request for a 24 x 50 storage garage building on 6th Street was denied, though a 24 x 36 would likely be approved. Concerns of firewall protection were voiced. Dan will look into it. Damon E. suggested it be sent back to Planning Commission. Dan was contacted regarding a tree and the pillars on the edge of the Village as being a visual concern. Dan will get in touch with the DOT as that is on the HWY right of way. Bill W. suggested an apology be sent the Altepeters’ for the delay in approving their building permit. The Board agreed this should be done.
15.Finance Committee Report: Bill W. reported that the PRAT (Premier Resort Area Tax) can be used for infrastructure in the Village. A proposed use of the funds received would be to assist in lowering the sewer base rate for all customers. An estimated $50,000 in revenue is projected. $25,000 is proposed to be earmarked for use to offset the Sewer Department annual expenses which could potentially lower the quarterly base sewer rate.
16.Beach Report: Tina Cook reported that there are 4 Junior Guards and 1 Senior Guard. The beach will be open from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily except will be closed on Mondays. The lifeguard platform chair needs a lot of work. Vern Seifert will take a look and see what he can do to repair it.
17Water/Sewer/Streets: a) 2016 CMAR Report: The annual Wastewater Treatment Plant 2016 CMAR report was presented. The grading system ranked very well and no action is needed by the Board. A motion was made by Bill W., 2nd by Paul R. to approve the 2016 CMAR report as presented, carried.
b) Sewer lining estimates have been requested but are still not in yet.
18.2017-2018 Annual Liquor & Beer licenseapplications were presented. All were renewals except for Harbor Hill Lodging, Inc. d/b/a Harbor Hill General Store which will be located at 309 Third Street. ThisOriginal application is for a Class A Liquor and Class A Beer license. A motion was made by Kevin G., 2nd by David B. to approve the Liquor and Beer license applications as presented, carried. Paul R. abstained.
Renewal Cigarette license applications were presented. A motion was made by Vern S., 2nd by Carrie A. to approve the issuance of the Cigarette licenses, carried.
A list of Operator Licenses will be available at the July meeting.
19.Pepin Depot Museum: Rob Buntz reported that there is no definite date for opening the Depot Museum, but are hoping to be open during Laura Days in September.
20.Vouchers: Motion by Bill W., 2nd by Kevin G. to approve the vouchers, carried.
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21.Bobby Jo Roundy was present as a Brownell family representative, to offer to donate a bench and placement in honor of the Brownell family. She had a picture of a suggested bench, but the Board suggested perhaps something that would be less maintenance be found instead. She agreed to look again. The Street Committee will determine where on the waterfront the new bench could be placed and will let Bobby Jo know. The Board approved the bench donation and thanked her for her family’s generosity.
22. The next regular Village Board meeting will be Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
23.Cindy Fayerweather discussed an idea she had to gather historical photos and memorabilia from the Village of Pepin and the surrounding area communities for a permanent display at the Municipal Building. Families may bring in the originals and copies can be made or the original photos nay be donated as well. The Pepin Fire Department has some very old firefighter turn out gear and items stored at the Fire Hall. She would also like to put together a display featuring items such as these and other Village equipment as well. Discussion was held and the Board gave Cindy the approval to put the word out and to start putting the displays together. Vern Seifert said he would build the display cases.
24.Vern Seifert discussed the Post Office work that needs to be done. Because funds are short this time of year, he will contact the Post Office and let them know we will have the painting done but see if we can wait until fall to install the new flooring.
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25.No other action was taken by the Board. A motion was made by Kevin G., 2nd by Bill W. to adjourn the meeting, carried, meeting was adjourned.
Cindy Fayerweather, C/T