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Back To Board Minutes Listing AUGUST 16, 2010 - SPECIAL MEETING | Thursday, September 9, 2010
     The special meeting of the Village Board of Colfax was called to order on Monday evening, August 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Ricardo Onken.

    Trustees present were:

                   David Rathke -  Aye ;  Carol Stephenson - Aye; Lonnie Meiner - Aye; Rick Wagoner - Aye;

Donna Poppe and Bruce Green were absent.  Also present was Superintendent of Public Works Damon Getty.

     The first item on the agenda was the Resolution for the new wind farm

     Trustee David Rathke asked how close to town these wind turbines were going to be.  Mayor Ric Onken stated about one-half (1/2) mile.

     Trustee Rick Wagoner stated the Village has no control over that anyway.  The one south of town the Village would have more control over because of the waterway.  Trustee Lonnie Meiner asked if this has been published.  Village Clerk Nancy Kiper stated that it has been posted for four (4) or five (5) days.  Ric stated that the placements have already been agreed to with the farmers. 

     There was more discussion regarding this.

     Trustee Lonnie Meiner made a motion to pass Resolution #2010-02 as drafted.  Trustee Rick Wagoner seconded the motion.  Vote:  Donna Poppe - Absent; David Rathke - Aye; Bruce Green - Absent; Carol Stephenson - Aye; Lonnie Meiner - Aye; Rick Wagoner - Aye; Motion carried.

     The second item on the agenda was for part-time help for the public works department.  Trustee Rick Wagoner asked Superintendent Damon Getty how long and how much.  Damon stated he needs a laborer for a couple months.  Damon asked what rate is for laborer.  Village Clerk Nancy Kiper stated we pay $10.00 per hour.

     Mayor Ric Onken asked if Damon has a schedule of what he is going to use them for.  Trustee Rick Wagoner asked if they need someone five (5) days a week.  Damon stated if weather permits.  Damon stated we are using Brent as much as we can but he's back to work so he can't work everyday.  Damon explained that the first day, him and Dave put in seventy (70) feet of tile and the second day with Brent helping we put in 400 feet. 

     Trustee Lonnie Meiner asked if we can re-evaluate  after four (4) weeks.  Ric stated will re-evaluate at the next board meeting.  Rick Wagoner stated at the next board meeting Damon will know who and how much he will need the help.  Put on next month's agenda.

     Trustee Rick Wagoner made a motion to approve the employment of a part-time laborer for the public works department to be re-evaluated September 7, 2010.  Trustee Carol Stephenson seconded the motion.  Vote:  Donna Poppe - Absent; David Rathke - Aye; Bruce Green - Absent; Carol Stephenson - Aye; Lonnie Meiner - Aye; Rick Wagoner - Aye; Motion carried.

     Trustee David Rathke made a motion to adjourn.  Trustee Lonnie Meiner seconded the motion. Vote:  Donne Poppe - Absent; David Rathke - Aye; Bruce Green - Absent; Carol Stpehenson - Aye; Lonnie Meiner - Aye; Rick Wagoner - Aye; Motion carried.

     Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

                                                                 Respectfully submitted

                                                                 Nancy Kiper, Village Clerk
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