Village of Winneconne, WI Article XI Public Works Committee

[Adopted as §§ 2-4-10 and 6-2-13 of the 2012 compilation of ordinances, as amended through 5-22-2013]

§ 19-43 Appointment of Committee.

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.

§ 19-44 Organization of Board.

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.

§ 19-45 General powers and duties.

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.

§ 19-46 Specific powers and duties delegated to Public Works Committee.

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.

§ 19-47 Powers and duties requiring Village Board approval.

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.

§ 19-48 Use and/or lease of Village equipment.

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.