A meeting of the Village Board was held at the Municipal Building on January 15, 2007.  Members attending:  Paul Mertz, Tony Caswell, Barry Mastricola, Richard Piechowski, Betty Eannelli, Angie Ralls and Jerry Sieg.  Also present:  Village Clerk-treasurer Madonna Berube and Tom Markowski.

The Village Caucus had been held on January 10 for purpose of nominating persons for the April election.  Current members Angie Ralls, Richard Piechowski and Paul Mertz were the only nominees and will be on the ballot in April.

Clerk reported on status of the Community Development Block Grant and there is $51,637.41 available to qualified property owners in Redgranite for renovation of homes. Information can be obtained from the Village Clerk.  A letter regarding proposed legislation AB649 was discussed and consensus of Board is to send a letter of objection on the pending bill to Joan Ballweg, Luther Olsen and Julie Lassa.  Status of unused 2007 vacation was given indicating 3 employees have accumulated vacation that must be used by March 31, 2008.

FINANCE/PERSONNEL/INSURANCE - Approved renewal of employee group health insurance with Unity Health Plans, monthly individual premiums are $748.48, being an 11% increase in rates. Established interest rate and repayment of terms for the borrowing of $25,000 from Sewer Utility (Foresight land purchase) being 2.75% rate with payments made monthly for period of 2 years.  Also authorized Village Attorney to proceed with vacating of subdivision for High Pointe subdivision and request for zone change from Residential to Industrial through Plan Commission.  In addition authorized permission for Economic Development Committee to meet with a representative of Ehlers and Associates to discuss amending existing TIF boundaries and/or creation of new TIF District.
                   
POLICE AND FIRE --  Information will be sought regarding a digital recorder and soft ware for the Police Dept.

SEWER - WATER - Approved several items: purchase of blade for bucket on tractor from Ballweg Implement at cost of $409.00.  Proposal from Century Tel to install and provide DSL service at monthly rate of $52.90 and estimated cost of installation of $109.95.  Charges will be split between Sewer and Water utilities. Purchase of compressor from Ingersoll Rand to include start up kit and 2 year warranty, cost $1391.00.  Letter will be sent to Tracy & sons to terminate the contract for hauling of sludge and to proceed with arrangements with Hyler Septic Service.

MACHINERY/SOLID WASTE/ORDINANCES- Up date on property ordinance violations and follow up will be done.  Contract with Veolia was tabled until complete contract is received from them.

MISCELLANEOUS - adopted Waushara County All Hazards Mitigation Plan, approved operator license applications for Sally Corrao, Doug Jezwinski, Bobbie Jo Luft, John Hobbs and Roseanne Mertens.  Due to Primary Election on February 19th, the next regular Village Board meeting will be held on February 20, 2008 at 7 p.m.  Denied request for payment from Green Lake Area Animal Shelter for some stray cats brought there.

                             NEXT MEETING - FEBRUARY 20, 2008