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Friday, October 16, 2009
Evansville Wind Turbine Documents
(Ed.note: This is a public document distributed at the Evansville Common Council meeting of 10/12/2009 as a part of the packet distributed to all attending--- and fully public to all.)
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Mailbag; Jim Writes: The Evansville Wind Turbine: The Analysis:
Estimated power production for the Evansville wind turbine based on the Maine Northwind 100 turbine actual production, both are class 2 wind areas.
A Northwind 100 turbine can produce 24oo kw of electricity in one day at 100% capacity factor.
This is day # 289 this year.
289 days at 2400kw = 693,600kw at 100% capacity factor
The Maine turbine has produced 50,391 kw in 289 days or 174 kw per day on average.
The Maine turbine is producing power at a capacity factor of 07%.
If the Evansville turbine is able to produce a similar amount of power it would produce 63,510 kw in one year.
At $0.10 per kw the Evansville turbine will produce $6,351.00 of electricity in one year. I doubt that Evansville pays $0.10 per kw so this figure could be high.
Now you would have to deduct the cost of the maintenance agreement, the insurance policy, and any interest payments if the money is being borrowed from the $6351.00.
Even if there were no deducts from the $6351.00 it would take 75 years to pay back the $480,000 initial cost of the turbine that has a service life of only 20 years. Evansville is getting some grant money for this turbine and I don’t know what their out of pocket investment will be but as tax payers and rate payers we are on the hook for the total $480,000.
If the turbine salesman is projecting $14,000 of electricity per year he should back it up with a guarantee, and pay the difference between what is actually produced and the estimated $14,000.
Things in Evansville must be very good if they can consider this large investment for a novelty item in these exceptionally hard economic times.
A Northwind 100 turbine can produce 24oo kw of electricity in one day at 100% capacity factor.
This is day # 289 this year.
289 days at 2400kw = 693,600kw at 100% capacity factor
The Maine turbine has produced 50,391 kw in 289 days or 174 kw per day on average.
The Maine turbine is producing power at a capacity factor of 07%.
If the Evansville turbine is able to produce a similar amount of power it would produce 63,510 kw in one year.
At $0.10 per kw the Evansville turbine will produce $6,351.00 of electricity in one year. I doubt that Evansville pays $0.10 per kw so this figure could be high.
Now you would have to deduct the cost of the maintenance agreement, the insurance policy, and any interest payments if the money is being borrowed from the $6351.00.
Even if there were no deducts from the $6351.00 it would take 75 years to pay back the $480,000 initial cost of the turbine that has a service life of only 20 years. Evansville is getting some grant money for this turbine and I don’t know what their out of pocket investment will be but as tax payers and rate payers we are on the hook for the total $480,000.
If the turbine salesman is projecting $14,000 of electricity per year he should back it up with a guarantee, and pay the difference between what is actually produced and the estimated $14,000.
Things in Evansville must be very good if they can consider this large investment for a novelty item in these exceptionally hard economic times.
Mailbag; Jim writes Analysis of MA wind turbine in prior video post----
The turbine in Maine is operating at a capacity factor of 7%. At that rate it would take 50 years to pay off something that has a service life of 20 years. That does not include the cost of the maintenance contract or the insurance premium. Conservatively this turbine will cost the taxpayers and rate payers $25,000 per year and most likely a lot more. I will send this to you again with the details. The turbine in Maine is also a class 2 wind area like Evansville. The power projections given in the video needs to be cut in half to be realistic. That’s why I asked if anyone was offering any production guarantees.
We are checking on the noise from this turbine. Where they have it sited now it’s less that 1200’ from the elderly housing on the corner.
Jim
We are checking on the noise from this turbine. Where they have it sited now it’s less that 1200’ from the elderly housing on the corner.
Jim
Oregon, Wi cuts capital expenditures for 2010; Will anyone follow?
Click on the post for the article in the Oregon Observer.
Town of Union Wind Turbine hearings: the Archive
(Ed.note; These hearings are searchable on ITunes, www.mediafly.com, and google, and on the top left of the Evansville Observer. Click on the post for the view on Hipcast. Click the link to download selected meetings to desktop and listen. These are the hearings that were heard around the world, but not by some locally.
Mailbag: Jim Writes City of Evansville re Wind Turbine:
After watching the video of the city Engineer giving his comments about the new wind turbine that Evansville wants to install, I have some questions and comments.
As a former member of the Town of Union wind committee I find it interesting that no one from the City of Evansville ever contacted anyone from this committee to ask what we had learned about wind turbines. The Evansville Municipal Judge and Police Chief were also members of the Union wind committee, they have not been contacted either, even though both men have done extensive research concerning the good, bad, and ugly aspects of wind turbines. If the City is getting all its information from the wind turbine salesman and power provider… beware.
This year the citizens of Libertyville IL were able to shut down a turbine half the size of the one proposed for Evansville with a court order because of noise. The Libertyville turbine is now allowed to operate for limited daytime hours. The elected officials that permitted this turbine were told it would be quiet. Has anyone from Evansville contacted the city of Libertyville to learn from their experience?
The City of Evansville needs to do some serious homework before siting this turbine. Has an Acoustical Engineer been consulted? Do not rely on a power provider who is under a mandate or a turbine salesman for critical information about the adverse impacts of noise and shadow flicker. Trust the people in your own community who have been studying wind turbines for over two years.
The total cost is $480.000 with some money coming in the form of grants.
•What will the City’s investment in this turbine be?
•Where does this grant money come from?
•Where does Focus on Energy get its funding? What about WPPI? I believe all this money comes from the taxpayers and rate payers, correct?
•How much is the maintenance contract going to cost?
•How much is the insurance premium going to cost.
•How much power does this turbine consume from the grid to operate its systems?
•What is the real payback time for the $480,000 the taxpayers and ratepayers are investing in this turbine?
•Will Evansville Water and Light offer real time on line monitoring of the actual power production of this turbine?
•Is the turbine manufacture offering any production guarantees based on our wind class and the location of this machine?
•Have the decommissioning costs been discussed?
•Is the turbine at the High School a success or disappointment?
Is this turbine ever going to pay for itself, probably not. Going green is expensive. In the long haul this turbine may be worth the cost, but do your homework first to identify all the expenses and to ensure proper siting.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Jim Bembinster
As a former member of the Town of Union wind committee I find it interesting that no one from the City of Evansville ever contacted anyone from this committee to ask what we had learned about wind turbines. The Evansville Municipal Judge and Police Chief were also members of the Union wind committee, they have not been contacted either, even though both men have done extensive research concerning the good, bad, and ugly aspects of wind turbines. If the City is getting all its information from the wind turbine salesman and power provider… beware.
This year the citizens of Libertyville IL were able to shut down a turbine half the size of the one proposed for Evansville with a court order because of noise. The Libertyville turbine is now allowed to operate for limited daytime hours. The elected officials that permitted this turbine were told it would be quiet. Has anyone from Evansville contacted the city of Libertyville to learn from their experience?
The City of Evansville needs to do some serious homework before siting this turbine. Has an Acoustical Engineer been consulted? Do not rely on a power provider who is under a mandate or a turbine salesman for critical information about the adverse impacts of noise and shadow flicker. Trust the people in your own community who have been studying wind turbines for over two years.
The total cost is $480.000 with some money coming in the form of grants.
•What will the City’s investment in this turbine be?
•Where does this grant money come from?
•Where does Focus on Energy get its funding? What about WPPI? I believe all this money comes from the taxpayers and rate payers, correct?
•How much is the maintenance contract going to cost?
•How much is the insurance premium going to cost.
•How much power does this turbine consume from the grid to operate its systems?
•What is the real payback time for the $480,000 the taxpayers and ratepayers are investing in this turbine?
•Will Evansville Water and Light offer real time on line monitoring of the actual power production of this turbine?
•Is the turbine manufacture offering any production guarantees based on our wind class and the location of this machine?
•Have the decommissioning costs been discussed?
•Is the turbine at the High School a success or disappointment?
Is this turbine ever going to pay for itself, probably not. Going green is expensive. In the long haul this turbine may be worth the cost, but do your homework first to identify all the expenses and to ensure proper siting.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Jim Bembinster
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wisconsin State Journal: Listening session for Edgewater on Monday
Click on the post for the latest.
Blogs: Chasin: Lawsuit against the Evansville School District ready for trial==10/26
Click on the post for the details. The Evansville Observer plans full coverage.
Video: 2 of 2: Dave Sauer speaks
Video: Evansville Common Council: City engineer Dave Sauer speaks of waste water treatment plant and ordinance spelling out rates; impact on consumer.
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Wind Turbine public interface---the on line view
Click on the post to see the usage of a wind turbine in Mass. similar to the one coming to Evansville.
Video: 1 of 2; New Sewer rates: Sauer speaks
Video: 1 0f 2: Evansville City Engineer Dave Sauer explains ordinance setting rates, the mix between fixed and variable;
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Video: Wietecha: How the Budget got Balanced
Video; Evansville Common Council: 10/12/2009; City Administrator Dan Wietecha explains how the city budget got balanced; the cuts; the additions.
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Blogs: "Chasin" reviews the numbers:: recent Evansville School Board meeting
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Video: Dan Wietecha: Budget Balanced--
Video: Evansville Common Council: 10/12/2009: Evansville City Administrator Dan Wietecha summarizes--budget balance; slight mill rate decline: budget is "fragile" because State of Wisconsin may reopen its budget and adjust state aid. If so further cuts would be necessary. Stay tuned.
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Video: Evansville Council:10/12/2009: Freeze?
Video: Evansville Common Council: 10/12/2009: City Administrator Dan Wietecha made a recommendation for a city hiring freeze---when asked if the council responded, he said it was an "informal" freeze.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Video: Wind Turbine Overview
Video: Common Council: 10/12/2009; Dave Sauer, Evansville City Engineer reviews the essentials of the Northwind 100 wind turbine to be installed at Waste Water Treatment Plant. Click on post for more info on the Northwind 100.
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Video: School Board: 10/12: Melissa Hammann speaks
Video: Evansville School Board: 10/12: Re; purchase of home on 2nd St.: Melissa Hammann speaks
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Video: EHS School Board: Mr. Flaherty speaks
Video: Evansville School Board: 10/12/2009: Middle School Principal Mr. Flaherty speaks on purpose of land purchase proposal---safety.
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Video: School Board: 10/12: Citizens ask
Video: Evansville School Board: Evansville citizens ask about the logic of adding a house, burning it to get the lot for green space, and then planning on only using the school for 10 years.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Evansville School Board: 10/12/2009: Mr. Pierick speaks
Video: Mr. Michael Pierick, spoke about his analysis of the proposed purchase of land on 2nd Street. He concluded that this proposal would not have been included in the budget if it had gone through the process because there were other items that were more important--it was a tough budget decison but his vote was NO.
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Audio; Evansville Common Council: 10/12/2009
Audio; Evansville Common Council: Budget balanced: Mill rate small decrease. Evansville is bucking the trend of surrounding cities. Citizens and business should be aware of part time personnel cuts and wage freezes that made this possible.
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Audio; Common Council: Every farmfield matter
Audio; Common Council: Discussion of agreement between city and Every re additional fertilize expenses.
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Audio; Evansville School Board: Electors 13/12 for purchase
Audio; Evansville School Board: Vote re: purchase of land and house on 2nd street: 13 yes/12 no. The vote is advisory. Property owners were allowed to vote.
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October Evansville School Reports----
Click on the post for the October Supr report and the individual school reports.
Video: U of Minn New Outdoor Stadium 2009
Video: 2009 U of Minn Homecoming: Gophers celebrate the "Ultimate Homecoming" or "escape from the Dome"---Minn captures the best of Camp Randall minus the booze.
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Nostalgia; Dateline Normal, Mn: "Fire at the Normal, Mn. Bait Shop:"--FICTION
Click on the post for the latest.
CapTimes; The Coming Electric Cars means more than just gas savings
The electrics are coming. Click on the post for a article in the CapTimes.
Evansville Observer podcast Library grows; some tips
The podcast library of the Evansville Observer is now over 1200 audio and video files, covers years back to 2005, and can be accessed from the Evansville Observer blog, from searcing on Itunes, or mediafly.
If you search on Mediafly.com you will see what you see when you click on the post. The Hipcast Icon on the left with the Evansville 4th of July pictures is the file of city meetings. Once there if you click "episodes" you will see them listed. The audio files load very quickly, the video takes a while.
One of the advantages of Mediafly is that it makes it easy to download to your ipod or create a cd to play in your car cd player.
Also available on Mediafly of course are the Sermons of Fr. Dooley, the Cantors of St. Paul Psalms, the Town of Union meetings, The Evansville School meetings, a selected assortment, the special programs of the Eager Library, The Reflections of The Observer, and of course..the Tales from Normal, Mn. audio version.
If you search on Mediafly.com you will see what you see when you click on the post. The Hipcast Icon on the left with the Evansville 4th of July pictures is the file of city meetings. Once there if you click "episodes" you will see them listed. The audio files load very quickly, the video takes a while.
One of the advantages of Mediafly is that it makes it easy to download to your ipod or create a cd to play in your car cd player.
Also available on Mediafly of course are the Sermons of Fr. Dooley, the Cantors of St. Paul Psalms, the Town of Union meetings, The Evansville School meetings, a selected assortment, the special programs of the Eager Library, The Reflections of The Observer, and of course..the Tales from Normal, Mn. audio version.
Blogs: Chasin Says Evansville School should not be buying property
Click on the post for the arguments why the school should not be buying the property. The School board meeting is today.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
WSJ: OpEd: "Ease the Squeeze"
Rising property tax bills are squeezing...not stimulating homeowners. Click on the post for the OpEd today in the Wisconsin State Journal.
Evansville Common Council meets tomorrow--tuckpointing trumps library computers?
Common Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
NOTE: Monday meeting date.
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the September 8, 2009, regular meeting and September 16, 2009, special meeting and to approve them as presented.
5. Citizen appearances
A. Public Information Meeting regarding Ordinance 2009-08, Regulating Sanitary Sewer Use and User Charge System and Resolution 2009-25, Documenting Review of Sanitary Sewer User Charge System Report and Approving Sanitary Sewer User Charges.
B. SOLE.
6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report
B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve the Water & Light bills and authorize their payment.
(2). Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.
(3). Motion to approve Agreement for Assessment Services with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc., for assessment years 2010 – 2012.
(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-26 Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement with the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program Commission and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,400,000 Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2009B (Sewerage System).
(5). Discussion and possible motion on 2010 Operating and 2010-2014 Capital Budgets.
C. Public Safety Committee Report
D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-24, Authorizing Submittal of an Urban Forestry Grant Application.
(2). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-25, Documenting Review of Sanitary Sewer User Charge System Report and Approving Sanitary Sewer User Charges.
(3). Motion to award bid for WWTF Wind Turbine, Contract 09EV-4, to H&H Solar Energy for a 100kW Northwind turbine.
(4). Motion to approve Supplemental Agreement with Every Survivor Trust.
E. Water & Light Committee Report
F. Economic Development Committee Report
G. Redevelopment Authority Report
H. Parks and Recreation Board Report
I. Historic Preservation Commission Report
J. Fire District Report
K. Police Commission Report
L. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report
M. Youth Center Advisory Board Report
N. Energy Independence Team Report
O. Library Board/Liaison Report
7. Unfinished Business
8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Pandemic Plan.
10. New Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2009-07, Adopting Alternative Payment Method. [Sponsors Cothard and Braunschweig].
11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2009-08, Regulating Sanitary Sewer Use and User Charge System. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Culbertson].
B. First reading of Ordinance 2009-09, Adopting 2010 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies.
12. Motion to adjourn
Sandra J. Decker, Mayor
Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
NOTE: Monday meeting date.
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the September 8, 2009, regular meeting and September 16, 2009, special meeting and to approve them as presented.
5. Citizen appearances
A. Public Information Meeting regarding Ordinance 2009-08, Regulating Sanitary Sewer Use and User Charge System and Resolution 2009-25, Documenting Review of Sanitary Sewer User Charge System Report and Approving Sanitary Sewer User Charges.
B. SOLE.
6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report
B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve the Water & Light bills and authorize their payment.
(2). Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.
(3). Motion to approve Agreement for Assessment Services with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc., for assessment years 2010 – 2012.
(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-26 Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement with the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program Commission and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,400,000 Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2009B (Sewerage System).
(5). Discussion and possible motion on 2010 Operating and 2010-2014 Capital Budgets.
C. Public Safety Committee Report
D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-24, Authorizing Submittal of an Urban Forestry Grant Application.
(2). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-25, Documenting Review of Sanitary Sewer User Charge System Report and Approving Sanitary Sewer User Charges.
(3). Motion to award bid for WWTF Wind Turbine, Contract 09EV-4, to H&H Solar Energy for a 100kW Northwind turbine.
(4). Motion to approve Supplemental Agreement with Every Survivor Trust.
E. Water & Light Committee Report
F. Economic Development Committee Report
G. Redevelopment Authority Report
H. Parks and Recreation Board Report
I. Historic Preservation Commission Report
J. Fire District Report
K. Police Commission Report
L. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report
M. Youth Center Advisory Board Report
N. Energy Independence Team Report
O. Library Board/Liaison Report
7. Unfinished Business
8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Pandemic Plan.
10. New Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2009-07, Adopting Alternative Payment Method. [Sponsors Cothard and Braunschweig].
11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2009-08, Regulating Sanitary Sewer Use and User Charge System. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Culbertson].
B. First reading of Ordinance 2009-09, Adopting 2010 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies.
12. Motion to adjourn
Sandra J. Decker, Mayor
Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.
Evansville wins 2009 "Refi King Award"---redoes Lake Leota debt--will they vote for hiring freeze?
Common Council
Special Meeting – Budget Presentation
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisc.
Minutes
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mayor Sandy Decker.
2. Roll call. Members present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Tom Cothard, Todd Culbertson, Barb Jacobson (arrived at 6:35), Janis Ringhand, Diane Roberts, Dennis Wessels, and Tony Wyse.
Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, Water & Light Superintendent Scott George, Library Director Kathi Kemp, Municipal Judge Tom Alisankus, Police Chief Scott McElroy, EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver, Public Works Superintendent Dave Wartenweiler, Aquatics Director Rick Hamacher, Library Board member Susan Kruser, Dick Woulfe, and Kendall Schneider.
3. Approval of agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
4. Citizen appearances. None.
5. 2010 Budget Presentations. Each department head and/or committee presented their proposed capital and operating budgets. The Council asked questions throughout the presentations.
A. Water & Light Utility
B. Library
C. Finance
D. Municipal Court
E. Police Department
F. Fire District
G. Emergency Medical Service
H. Public Works
• Building Inspection
• Public Works Department, general
• Recycling & Disposal
• Parks Department, maintenance
• Cemetery
• Wastewater Utility
• Stormwater Utility
I. Pool, Park Store, and Recreation
J. General Fund Revenues
K. Miscellaneous
L. TID #5-8
M. Debt Service
6. City Administrator. Wietecha said that the general fund deficit had been reduced from $132,000 to $33,000 with the budget requests. This was done through the payment schedule for the Lake Leota bonds, reduction in levy-supported capital expenditures, re-allocation of staff expenses from the general fund to the stormwater utility, reduction in planning and engineering expenses which had been high since work on the Smart Growth Plan several years ago, and various lesser expenditure cuts. Some of these actions are long-term, structural solutions; while, others are only one-time fixes to help the immediate budget.
Wietecha noted several minor corrections for the budget based on figures that came in after the proposal had been compiled. He pointed out several possible capital expenditures that had been discussed recently but not included in the budget.
Wietecha recommended a hiring freeze, freezing wages for salaried employees, eliminating the direct financial subsidy to the recreational baseball and softball programs, and looking first to reducing part-time and seasonal employees for additional cuts.
7. Adjourn. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Ringhand, to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously at 9:50 pm.
Special Meeting – Budget Presentation
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisc.
Minutes
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mayor Sandy Decker.
2. Roll call. Members present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Tom Cothard, Todd Culbertson, Barb Jacobson (arrived at 6:35), Janis Ringhand, Diane Roberts, Dennis Wessels, and Tony Wyse.
Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, Water & Light Superintendent Scott George, Library Director Kathi Kemp, Municipal Judge Tom Alisankus, Police Chief Scott McElroy, EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver, Public Works Superintendent Dave Wartenweiler, Aquatics Director Rick Hamacher, Library Board member Susan Kruser, Dick Woulfe, and Kendall Schneider.
3. Approval of agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
4. Citizen appearances. None.
5. 2010 Budget Presentations. Each department head and/or committee presented their proposed capital and operating budgets. The Council asked questions throughout the presentations.
A. Water & Light Utility
B. Library
C. Finance
D. Municipal Court
E. Police Department
F. Fire District
G. Emergency Medical Service
H. Public Works
• Building Inspection
• Public Works Department, general
• Recycling & Disposal
• Parks Department, maintenance
• Cemetery
• Wastewater Utility
• Stormwater Utility
I. Pool, Park Store, and Recreation
J. General Fund Revenues
K. Miscellaneous
L. TID #5-8
M. Debt Service
6. City Administrator. Wietecha said that the general fund deficit had been reduced from $132,000 to $33,000 with the budget requests. This was done through the payment schedule for the Lake Leota bonds, reduction in levy-supported capital expenditures, re-allocation of staff expenses from the general fund to the stormwater utility, reduction in planning and engineering expenses which had been high since work on the Smart Growth Plan several years ago, and various lesser expenditure cuts. Some of these actions are long-term, structural solutions; while, others are only one-time fixes to help the immediate budget.
Wietecha noted several minor corrections for the budget based on figures that came in after the proposal had been compiled. He pointed out several possible capital expenditures that had been discussed recently but not included in the budget.
Wietecha recommended a hiring freeze, freezing wages for salaried employees, eliminating the direct financial subsidy to the recreational baseball and softball programs, and looking first to reducing part-time and seasonal employees for additional cuts.
7. Adjourn. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Ringhand, to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously at 9:50 pm.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Evansville Finance Meets Thursday: Budget: Tax rate on agenda
Click on the post for the full agenda.
Video; "Altered Breeze"; Jean Wyse
Video: "Altered Breeze" Jean Wyse: Windmill Antiques and Co; Evansville Windmills on Parade; October 3, 2009
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Mailbag; Jackie Writes; Shoe Donation
Hello -
There is a great opportunity going on during the month of October in Evansville to recycle and donate your used children and adult shoes. If you are a family like ours, with growing little feet, you have many pairs of shoes around the house that are gently worn, but don't fit.
Our friend Blase Strobl at Evansville Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists at 811 Brown School Road (just down from Ace Hardware) is collecting gently worn footwear for a great organization, Soles4Souls. You can drop off your shoes (rubber banded together is best) during their normal business hours throughout the month of October.
During my travels in India and the far East in the 1990s, I witnessed that there truly are millions of adults and children without a pair of shoes. There is lots of good information on the organization's website, http://www.soles4souls.org/ as to why this is a health and safety concern.
Donating shoes is a simple thing, but makes a big difference in someone's life.
Please pass onto families with growing children ... all these shoes are distributed to people in need in over 125 countries, free of charge. Thanks to Blase for sponsoring such a great program!
Happy Shoe Finding -
Jackie Liebel
There is a great opportunity going on during the month of October in Evansville to recycle and donate your used children and adult shoes. If you are a family like ours, with growing little feet, you have many pairs of shoes around the house that are gently worn, but don't fit.
Our friend Blase Strobl at Evansville Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists at 811 Brown School Road (just down from Ace Hardware) is collecting gently worn footwear for a great organization, Soles4Souls. You can drop off your shoes (rubber banded together is best) during their normal business hours throughout the month of October.
During my travels in India and the far East in the 1990s, I witnessed that there truly are millions of adults and children without a pair of shoes. There is lots of good information on the organization's website, http://www.soles4souls.org/ as to why this is a health and safety concern.
Donating shoes is a simple thing, but makes a big difference in someone's life.
Please pass onto families with growing children ... all these shoes are distributed to people in need in over 125 countries, free of charge. Thanks to Blase for sponsoring such a great program!
Happy Shoe Finding -
Jackie Liebel
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Video: "Lighthouses of Wisconsin"
Video: Windmills on Parade; Evansville, Wi: October 3, 2009: "Lighthouses of Wisconsin"
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Video: "I Art Therefore I Am" :Windmills on Parade
Video; Windmills on Parade; Evansville, Wisconsin; October 3, 2009; "I Art Therefore I Am"
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Evansville Plan meets tonight; Stoughton Trailers applies to divide land
Click on the post for the agenda.
Minyanville; Who needs Newspapers?
Newspapers are thinking of becoming 501(3)c non profit corporations as a way to cope. Click on the post for an insight into the current news biz.
Evansville expenditures in Spotlight
(Ed.note: These figures are from the city website:)
Expenditures 2008 2009 change
General Government $ 564,575 $ 502,579 11.0%
Public Safety $1,107,113 $1,249,988 12.9%
Public Works $ 740,400 $ 770,948 4.1%
Health & Human Services $ 32,718 $ 32,848 0.4%
Parks & Recreation $ 269,507 $ 273,381 1.4%
Conservation & Development $ 79,261 $ 99,292 25.3%
TOTAL $2,793,574 $2,929,036 4.8%
Expenditures 2008 2009 change
General Government $ 564,575 $ 502,579 11.0%
Public Safety $1,107,113 $1,249,988 12.9%
Public Works $ 740,400 $ 770,948 4.1%
Health & Human Services $ 32,718 $ 32,848 0.4%
Parks & Recreation $ 269,507 $ 273,381 1.4%
Conservation & Development $ 79,261 $ 99,292 25.3%
TOTAL $2,793,574 $2,929,036 4.8%
Video: "Whisper in the Wind": Windmills on Parade
Video: Evansville, Wis; Oct. 3, 2009; "Whisper in the Wind"; Windmills on Parade Art Auction
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Video: Windmills on Main Street: "A Moment in Time"
Video: Evanville Harvest Windmill Festival: Windmills on Parade: "A Moment in Time" October 3, 2009
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Monday, October 05, 2009
Video: Windmills on Parade: Auction: "UnPlanned Miracle"
Video: Auction: Windmills on Parade; Evansville, Wi October 4, 2009: "Unplanned Miracle."
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Video: "Winds of Time": Oct 4, 2009
Video; "Winds of Time": Windmills on Parade: Main Street, Evansville, Wisconsin October 2009
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Windmill Auction Tomorrow: Details: ECP
Windmill Auction Oct. 4th
Registration for the Windmill Auction begins at 1:00pm on Oct. 4th at the corner of East Main St and Hwy 14, across from the Citgo Station. You must register for a bid card in order to participate in the auction. We will need your Name, address, telephone number and your driver's license.
Bidding for the windmills will begin on the north side of east main at or near Wally Shannon's law office located at 24 East Main. We will continue up east main to first street, then cross over to the library ending back at the Harvest Festival Tent. Auction will take place rain or shine, please be prepared for any type of weather. The auction will help us to improve our festival each year and half of the proceeds will go to the artist. THE OPENING BID IS $100 FOR EACH OF THE WINDMILLS. Most important, have fun!
Registration for the Windmill Auction begins at 1:00pm on Oct. 4th at the corner of East Main St and Hwy 14, across from the Citgo Station. You must register for a bid card in order to participate in the auction. We will need your Name, address, telephone number and your driver's license.
Bidding for the windmills will begin on the north side of east main at or near Wally Shannon's law office located at 24 East Main. We will continue up east main to first street, then cross over to the library ending back at the Harvest Festival Tent. Auction will take place rain or shine, please be prepared for any type of weather. The auction will help us to improve our festival each year and half of the proceeds will go to the artist. THE OPENING BID IS $100 FOR EACH OF THE WINDMILLS. Most important, have fun!
Observer salutes Gazette Blogger, John McPoland's courageous battle
Click on the post for the last post of Gazette blogger John McPoland---
I salute his courage and his lucidity of prose in describing the battle against cancer.
Many faced with this challenge would retreat and not reach out to share this pain---your blog posts have helped us understand. Your courage has shown us the way. Thanks.
I salute his courage and his lucidity of prose in describing the battle against cancer.
Many faced with this challenge would retreat and not reach out to share this pain---your blog posts have helped us understand. Your courage has shown us the way. Thanks.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Mailbag; I and E Meeting October 14, 2009; 6:30PM
Hello Everyone:
Here is your friendly reminder of our next meeting:
Next Meeting - Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 pm
This month’s speaker will be Mary Rajek, Economic Development Specialist at Rock County Development Alliance. Ms. Rajek will present information about the Business 101 Seminar Series now being offered in Janesville.
Come share resources, exchange ideas, and be mentored. The club welcomes not just inventors and entrepreneurs, but also established businesses, new businesses, and investors. Everyone is welcome! Keep in mind that invention is more than just creating new gizmos, it is innovation too. It can be creating a new service, process, concept, mind-set, message, or strategy which is better than the existing alternatives. You never know who you might meet and what you might learn!
Refreshments for the October meeting will be sponsored by Boo’s Pumpkin Patch.
Please invite friends and collegues! I've attached a printable announcement for you to hand out or post.
Don't forget to visit our group page and register on LinkedIn at:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1923240&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr
See you on the 14th!
Cindy Hammer
Secretary, Evansville Area I&E Club
Here is your friendly reminder of our next meeting:
Next Meeting - Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 pm
This month’s speaker will be Mary Rajek, Economic Development Specialist at Rock County Development Alliance. Ms. Rajek will present information about the Business 101 Seminar Series now being offered in Janesville.
Come share resources, exchange ideas, and be mentored. The club welcomes not just inventors and entrepreneurs, but also established businesses, new businesses, and investors. Everyone is welcome! Keep in mind that invention is more than just creating new gizmos, it is innovation too. It can be creating a new service, process, concept, mind-set, message, or strategy which is better than the existing alternatives. You never know who you might meet and what you might learn!
Refreshments for the October meeting will be sponsored by Boo’s Pumpkin Patch.
Please invite friends and collegues! I've attached a printable announcement for you to hand out or post.
Don't forget to visit our group page and register on LinkedIn at:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1923240&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr
See you on the 14th!
Cindy Hammer
Secretary, Evansville Area I&E Club
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Mailbag: Jackie Writes: Children's Activities on Saturday
Hello -
Though it's not been in the papers, the Harvest Windmill Festival will be hosting Children's Activities from 9-12am this Saturday, October 4th, at the corner of Main and Hwy 14, either in the park or in the festival tent, dependent on weather.
If you have time between sports practices, bring the kids and come say hi!
The Children's Global Peace Project will lead Children's Dances of Universal Peace at 9am and then create a children's peace banner. Great chance to experience the Peace Dances if your kids have not done them at the schools yet!
Then Tammy and Tina from Magic Moments will have Playdoh, facepaint, art projects and a bean bag toss out for the kids from 10-12am.
Below is information with the full schedule for the weekend. Forward to your friends with children!
http://www.evansville-wi.net/#festival
Though it's not been in the papers, the Harvest Windmill Festival will be hosting Children's Activities from 9-12am this Saturday, October 4th, at the corner of Main and Hwy 14, either in the park or in the festival tent, dependent on weather.
If you have time between sports practices, bring the kids and come say hi!
The Children's Global Peace Project will lead Children's Dances of Universal Peace at 9am and then create a children's peace banner. Great chance to experience the Peace Dances if your kids have not done them at the schools yet!
Then Tammy and Tina from Magic Moments will have Playdoh, facepaint, art projects and a bean bag toss out for the kids from 10-12am.
Below is information with the full schedule for the weekend. Forward to your friends with children!
http://www.evansville-wi.net/#festival
Audio: Bernanke: 6 mos ago (April 2008)
Nostalgia: Fed: Audio: Senator asks: Do you know more than they about CDO etc. The answer is telling.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Gazette; Recession delivers Double Blow to many charities---
Click on the post for the full story. Consider this story background on the current state of gift giving or survival of non-profit organizations.
Gazette; Evansville Schools Enrollment Drop
Gina Duwe has the story. Click on the post.
Some years ago, when building permits plunged, that was the first point of data that foretold of the coming days.
When will enrollment begin to rise again? When will the homes for sale on every block be sold? When will young couples move to town looking and seeing affordable housing?
When will there be jobs to apply for that are real?
Stay tuned.
You make the call.
Some years ago, when building permits plunged, that was the first point of data that foretold of the coming days.
When will enrollment begin to rise again? When will the homes for sale on every block be sold? When will young couples move to town looking and seeing affordable housing?
When will there be jobs to apply for that are real?
Stay tuned.
You make the call.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
WSJ: Fond du Lac gets 1.2 million from FEMA for flood damage
This will cover removing 14 damaged homes that were built in the flood plain. Click on the post for all the details.
NPR: Digital Free For All? For how long
How long will "FREE" be the model? Click on the post for an interesting podcast from NPR.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Grand Opening of Allen Creek Gallery---Nov 7th
The Allen Creek Gallery Grand Opening is a must see event---It will be the new home of Mathias James Pottery.
Click on the post to see the website.
Click on the post to see the website.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Mailbag: Rep. Brett Davis Writes; On Line Office: Facebook; Twitter
80th Assembly District Update - September 25, 2009
Davis Announces Launch of Online Office
MADISON... State Representative Brett Davis (R-Oregon) unveiled today the launch of a new website for the 80th District. The 80th District online office will provide area residents with information and updates that are instantly available.
"It has always been my goal to have the office of the 80th Assembly District as open and accessible as possible," said Davis. "The new online office will provide information and resources on state government to anyone with access to the internet."
Specifically, the virtual office consists of a newly created website located at www.brettdavis.us. This new website contains contact information, updates on legislative actions, and useful links. In addition, the website contains links to the popular social networking sites facebook and twitter.
"By utilizing today's technology, I hope to improve the way I keep residents of the 80th District informed of what is happening in their state government," Davis stated. "The new online office will also provide another avenue to contact me with any questions or concerns constituents may have 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."
Davis stated that after the spring budget session, his office has been planning and working on the project during the summer legislative recess. He plans on updating information on a regular basis.
The actual links for the three components of the online office are:
http://www.brettdavis.us
http://twitter.com/repbrettdavis
http://www.facebook.com/rep.davis
Davis Announces Launch of Online Office
MADISON... State Representative Brett Davis (R-Oregon) unveiled today the launch of a new website for the 80th District. The 80th District online office will provide area residents with information and updates that are instantly available.
"It has always been my goal to have the office of the 80th Assembly District as open and accessible as possible," said Davis. "The new online office will provide information and resources on state government to anyone with access to the internet."
Specifically, the virtual office consists of a newly created website located at www.brettdavis.us. This new website contains contact information, updates on legislative actions, and useful links. In addition, the website contains links to the popular social networking sites facebook and twitter.
"By utilizing today's technology, I hope to improve the way I keep residents of the 80th District informed of what is happening in their state government," Davis stated. "The new online office will also provide another avenue to contact me with any questions or concerns constituents may have 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."
Davis stated that after the spring budget session, his office has been planning and working on the project during the summer legislative recess. He plans on updating information on a regular basis.
The actual links for the three components of the online office are:
http://www.brettdavis.us
http://twitter.com/repbrettdavis
http://www.facebook.com/rep.davis
Public Meeting Notice: October 12, 2009: Sanitary Sewer
Public Meeting Notice
Sanitary Sewer Use Ordinance/User Charge System
To Be Discussed October 12, 2009
City Of Evansville
Rock County, Wisconsin
With the construction of the new wastewater treatment facility, the City is planning to update the existing Sanitary Sewer Use Ordinance and User Charge System. These updates will be discussed at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 12, 2009 by the City Engineer, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC.
The meeting will be held at the City of Evansville City Hall located at 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI at 6:30 p.m. local time. There will be a short presentation by the City Engineer followed by a question and answer session. Personnel from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC will be available before and after the presentation to answer questions and receive written or verbal comments.
The new wastewater treatment facility began construction August 31, 2009 and is projected to be completed by December 30, 2010. Funding for the $5.79 million construction cost will be with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Clean Water Fund and include a low-interest loan and a
non-repayable loan amount from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Persons unable to attend the meeting can make their comments known by contacting Dave Sauer, City Engineer, at Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, 1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53704, (800) 209-2099 (ext. 5942) or (608) 242-5941.
Sanitary Sewer Use Ordinance/User Charge System
To Be Discussed October 12, 2009
City Of Evansville
Rock County, Wisconsin
With the construction of the new wastewater treatment facility, the City is planning to update the existing Sanitary Sewer Use Ordinance and User Charge System. These updates will be discussed at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 12, 2009 by the City Engineer, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC.
The meeting will be held at the City of Evansville City Hall located at 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI at 6:30 p.m. local time. There will be a short presentation by the City Engineer followed by a question and answer session. Personnel from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC will be available before and after the presentation to answer questions and receive written or verbal comments.
The new wastewater treatment facility began construction August 31, 2009 and is projected to be completed by December 30, 2010. Funding for the $5.79 million construction cost will be with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Clean Water Fund and include a low-interest loan and a
non-repayable loan amount from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Persons unable to attend the meeting can make their comments known by contacting Dave Sauer, City Engineer, at Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, 1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53704, (800) 209-2099 (ext. 5942) or (608) 242-5941.
Get your Raffle Ticket Now for the Trek Bike---
Once again Evansville Community Partnership is raffling off a Trek Lime bicycle as part of the Harvest Windmill Festival. Tickets are available at the ECP/ Chamber of Commerce office at 8 W Main St . Cost is $2 each or 3 tickets for $5.
The Trek Lime bike is a $550 value. It uses technology to make your ride easier. A generator in the front hub powers a three speed automatic transmission.
Stop by soon to get your tickets. Drawing is at 12:30 PM on Sunday October 4. You need not be present to win.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Evansville School District to purchase home on 2nd Street
Click on the post for the agenda item on October 12, 2009.
Jazz Corner: Mark the calendar for Oct 4th:
MATC Community Jazz Band
Type: Music/Arts - Concert
Network: Global
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Mitby Theater
Street: 3550 Anderson Street
City/Town: Madison, WI
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Pioneer Press: Burnsville officials sip bottled water--tell residents well water stinks but is ok for them
Click on the post for the story.
White House; Lobbyists on Agency Boards and Commissions
Click on the post. This matter is evident nationally and locally.
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