VILLAGE OF REDGRANITE

The Redgranite Village Board met at the Municipal Building for the March 16, 2010 meeting.  Members present:  Paul Mertz, Sandra Lyles, Richard Piechowski, Betty Eannelli, Angie Ralls and Jerry Sieg.  Also attending:  Village Clerk-treasurer Madonna Berube.

PUBLIC FORUM - Scott Peterson of Redgranite informed the board he has a Lawn, Landscaping, Snow Removal business and is available to do this type of work for area residents.

REPORTS:  The 2009 Library annual report is available for review at the clerk's office.  Also the library board is planning to do some upgrades in the restrooms and install an automatic door opener at the library. The library delivers on a monthly basis books for the residents to read.   The spring election is April 6 for local officials. Sieg nominated Craig Adamson as a new trustee to fill the unexpired term of Tony Caswell. This was approved.

FINANCE/PERSONNEL/INSURANCE - Action taken to carry forward budget amounts from the 2009 to the 2010 budget. Update was given on police chief application progress. Three applicants will be selected to be interviewed. Ron Thurley is assisting the committees and will do background checks and obtain other pertinent information.

POLICE & FIRE - Discussion regarding a recent presentation given by Sheriff Peterson about contract police services for the village.  Sheriff Peterson will be asked to make a presentation to the Board at a special meeting, providing information about actual cost and services that would be provided.  Considered proceeding with Joint Municipal Court Agreement and some additional information will be obtained and matter discussed at April meeting.

SEWER/WATER - Update on water meter pit for Mobile Home Park was given by Tom Markowski of the water/sewer department. Meter is located in a pit which fills with water making maintenance impossible. A letter will be sent to the owner advising him of his obligations on this matter.  Tom will seek some quotes for this project. Provider for lab services has been Davy Laboratories. Quotes for this type of service were obtained from both Davy Laboratories and Badger Laboratories & Engineering. Action was taken to change to Badger Laboratories due to cost savings. Discussed Identity Theft Prevention Program Compliance.  This program is required was adopted and signed by board members. Status of automated meter reading equipment was discussed and employees will continue to install this type of meter as it provides a lot of data and is time saving for employees.

PARK/CEMETERY - Approved purchase of camera to help deter vandalism, cost is $298.00.

MISCELLANEOUS - Approved operator license application for Travis Peterson and temporary picnic beer license for Men's Old Timers softball team for games on May 28, 29 and 30, with a rain date of May 31.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 2010