VILLAGE OF MCFARLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

VILLAGE BOARD

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 P.M. McFarland Municipal Center
Community Room

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER.

2. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL.

3. PROCLAMATION.
a. Honoring the McFarland High School Boys Swim Team for Winning the 2012 State Championship.

4. PUBLIC APPEARANCES.

5. CONSENT AGENDA.
a. Motion to approve pre-paid checks #55539-55557 in the amount of $3,476,716.17 and current checks #55558-55621 in the amount of $60,522.32.
b. Motion to approve the recommendation from Police Chief Sherven that the Alcohol
Beverage Operator’s License applications submitted by Heather Lynn Brennan
(McFarland Liquor), Aaron T. Kregness (Kwik Trip), and Shawn Leah Ossmann
(Spartan Bowl) be approved and that the licenses be issued.
c. Motion to approve the appointment of Scott Gletty-Syoen as a citizen member of the
Communications and Technology Committee.
d. Motion to accept the Report of Election for the February 21, 2012 Spring Primary
election.

6. BUSINESS.
a. Action on a recommendation from the Public Safety Committee that the Alcohol Beverage Operator’s License for Karile Johnston (Loeder Oil) be approved and that the license be issued.
b. Action on a recommendation from the Public Safety Committee that the Alcohol Beverage Operator’s License for Stacey Rehberg (McFarland Liquor) be denied.
c. Action on a recommendation from the Emergency Management Committee that the comprehensive update to the McFarland Emergency Response Plan be approved.
d. Action on a recommendation from the Public Utilities Committee that the Village agree to participate in a three year “adaptive management pilot project” within the Yahara Watershed at an estimated total cost of $18,500 with the understanding that, if the pilot project proves successful, it would be the Village’s intent to participate with other communities and MMSD in an ongoing adaptive management program.
e. Discussion and possible action on an Amendment and Agreement Relating to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Dane County and other Municipalities Creating the DaneCom Emergency Radio System.
f. Report on and discussion of concealed carry signage for the former library building.
g. Discussion and possible action on a petition from property owners on Bellevue Court requesting that the Village designate an existing pier located on Village owned land at the west end of Bellevue Court as a public pier.
h. Board, Commission, and Committee agenda item requests and referrals.

7. REPORTS.
a. Public Announcements.
(1) Dog and cat licenses and dog park permits have expired and must be renewed for 2012.
(2) There will be two public hearings at the March 14 Public Safety Committee meeting – proposed ordinance to permit licensing of outdoor areas for consumption of alcohol; proposed changes to the student drop-off/pick-up arrangements at the McFarland Primary School and Conrad Elvehjem Early Learning Center.
(3) Spring General Election to be held on April 3, 2012 for the offices of Municipal Judge and Village Trustee (3 seats).
(4) Income Tax Preparation Assistance – March 9 and 23.
b. Public Communications.

8. CLOSED SESSION.
a. Motion to convene in Closed Session in accordance with Wis. Stats §19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over whom the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (terms of employment agreement; employee performance evaluation).

9. OPEN SESSION.
a. Motion to adjourn the Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session to act on items of
business discussed in Closed Session.

10. ADJOURNMENT.

NOTES: 1) Persons needing special accommodations should call 838-3153 at least 24 hours
prior to the meeting.
2) More specific information about agenda items may be obtained by calling 838-3153.

This agenda was posted, or caused to be posted, by my hand on the 24th day of February, 2012 the following three (3) posting places in the Village of McFarland, to wit: McFarland Municipal Center, 5915 Milwaukee Street; E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee Street; and McFarland State Bank, 5990 Hwy 51.

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Deb Neal, Clerk/Deputy Treasurer