[Adopted as §§ 2-4-10 and 6-2-13 of the 2012
compilation of ordinances, as amended through 5-22-2013]
A.
The Public Works Committee shall consist of three Trustees. All members
shall be interested in public workings of the Village, including streets,
public property, and utilities, with recognized experience and qualifications.
B.
All members of the Public Works Committee shall be appointed by the
Village President and confirmed by the Village Board at the annual
organizational meeting.
C.
Vacancies on the Public Works Committee shall be appointed filled
for the unexpired term by the Village President and confirmed by the
Village Board.
D.
All members of the Public Works Committee shall serve without compensation.
A.
The most senior Trustee on the committee shall serve as Chairman
unless they serve a similar role on another committee.
B.
The Public Works Director shall keep a written record of the Public
Works Committee proceedings to include actions taken; a copy of such
proceedings shall be filed with the Village Clerk-Treasurer. Two members
shall constitute a quorum, but all actions shall require the affirmative
approval of a majority of all the members of the Committee.
C.
The Committee shall have the power to employ a working staff, together
with obtaining such expert assistance as may be necessary, and to
pay for their services and such other expenses as may be necessary
and proper within the limits of the Public Works budget established
by the Village Board, or placed at its disposal through gift, and
subject to any ordinances, resolutions or policies enacted by the
Village Board.
D.
As far as possible, the Public Works Committee shall utilize the
services of existing Village officials and employees.
The Public Works Committee shall oversee and be responsible
for the planning, physical development, operation, and maintenance
of all public property within the Village of Winneconne, to include
its streets, utilities, wastewater treatment plant, public buildings
and grounds and other associated facilities. To that end, the Public
Works Committee is charged with the responsibility to perform the
following duties:
A.
The Public Works Director or his/her designee will submit a monthly
report to the Village Board detailing its activities pursuant to this
section and specifically listing any items requiring Village Board
action.
B.
Not later than October 15 of each year, the Public Works Committee
shall develop annual operating and capital budget proposals for all
projects and operations related to public works and utilities, and
submit the same to the Village Administrator and Village Board for
their consideration in development of the succeeding year's budget.
C.
The Committee shall advise the Village Board as to recommended changes
to ordinances governing the use and operation of public property and
related facilities.
The following are powers delegated to the Public Works Committee
by the Village Board, which it may exercise independently of the Village
Board. The Public Works Committee may:
A.
Authorize the establishment of recreation programs based on assessment
of community needs, and establish a schedule of fees and charges pertaining
thereto.
B.
Establish rules and regulations governing right-of-way use and restrictions,
except that Village Board approval if required for any rule or regulation
which involves a penalty or which requires creation and/or amendment
of an ordinance; unless specifically granted within an applicable
ordinance.
C.
Apply for and accept any grant which does not require the commitment
of public funds.
The following are powers which may be exercised by the Public
Works Committee with the approval of the Village Board. With Village
Board approval, the Public Works Committee may:
A.
Lay out, improve, and/or maintain Village right-of-way, utilities,
grounds, equipment to include: determination of type, specific design
and location, and removal and/or location of existing facilities.
Such improvements shall be limited to those which funds have been
appropriated in the annual budget.
B.
Establish a schedule of capital improvements and/or maintenance for
all Village grounds, equipment and facilities.
C.
Acquire land for right-of-way in the name of the Village by purchase,
land contract, lease, condemnation, or otherwise; nothing contained
herein shall restrain the Village Board from directly and exclusively
acquiring land for park and conservancy use in the name of the Village
by purchase, land contract, lease, condemnation, or otherwise.
D.
Accept donations of land for right-of-way use in the name of the
Village.
E.
Create advisory subcommittees comprised of Public Works Trustees,
Village residents, or any combination of persons deemed qualified
by the Public Works Director to conduct studies or perform specific
tasks under the authority and direction of the Committee.
F.
Apply for and accept any grant requiring commitment of public funds.
The Village of Winneconne shall not permit any person to use
and/or lease any Village office or public works equipment without
the prior written approval of the Public Works Committee and receipt
of an indemnification and waiver of liability from the lessor.
