June 5, 2023

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Mat

Members answering roll call, President Diehl, Tom Smargiassi, Mike Tichler, Dean Wright, Cheryl Liebenstein and Jamie Melville.

President Mat brought forward approval to appointment Angie Niehaus to fill our open trustee position. Approval granted.

The minutes from the May meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent, by Dean. Second by Mike. Motion Carried.

Tom made a motion to pay all bills as presented. Motion second by Mike.  Motion carried.

Dean made a motion to approve the treasurer report as presented. Second by Angie. Motion carried.

No transfer of funds needed

Maintenance Report

Rob reported the part time students have started working.

Visitors

President Mat reported on behalf of Fehr Graham.  Walgren Road project is scheduled to begin this week.  The road will be accessible to homeowners along the construction site.  Cheryl will post on the website that work will begin.

Fehr Graham is working on our roadway age plan.  This plan will help to determine which streets will be improved over the next several years.

Fehr Graham informed President Mat that the loan forgiveness grant for the Devore St well will cost nearly $10,000.00 to file the project application. At this time the board wants more information on project cost before moving forward.

FINANCE/TIF FINANCE

The Appropriations will be due for the July meeting.

President Mat informed our new members that each ha been appointed chairman for a specific committee. New members are asked to speak with their committee members on new ideas and to keep communication open. Any ideas for improvement need to come to the board for approval. If the committee is spending less than $5,000.00 you will not need prior approval from the board. The Finance committee does the Tax Levy in December and the Appropriations in July. Jamie helps with both of these documents. Finance committee also reviews wages and brings recommendations to the board at the December meeting.

WATER/SEWER

No report

STREETS/ALLEYS/LIGHTS/SIDEWALK

Discussed in visitor section.  It was noted that a No Jake Breaking sign has appeared on the South end of town. The village did not approve this sign and we will have the State take it down.  The No Parking sign by BoCo is not working. Rob will put some cones there for now and discuss with the committee on long term signage for No Parking or an alternative solution.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

Several people have requested work to be done on the Summit St alley.  Rob will get any leftover topping from Walgren Rd and lay it on the alley.

CEMETERY

Cemetery was cleaned for Memorial Day. The information sign at the entrance will need to come down.  Will check to see if an Eagle Scout would like to re-do the sign for a project. Mike has the new Memorial plaque with the donor’s name plates.

POLICE

We continue to see low hours worked for the police. We are struggling to find any part time help. Tom will check the area for police wages.  We may have to make another adjustment to keep in line with the area communities.

LIQUOR

President Mat noted that he was Chairman for this committee.

Old Business

Our Chicken ordinance states minimum fines of $75.00 with a maximum of $750.00 after 2 or more fines imposed.  Fred is checking homeowners whom have/had chickens.

Will have Policy Manual changes to approve at the July meeting.

 New Business

President Mat was asked if the village gives TIF dollars for owners of rental property.  This person is interested in expanding into a business on Main St.  President Mat informed him to come to the board and present his plans.

Our July meeting will be help in Wednesday July 5th at 7pm.

Any project expense numbers will need to be given to Tim for the appropriations.

Fur Baby Express has given the village a $200.00 donation.  We still need to determine if we will be splitting or enlarging the Dog Park.  Discussion was brought forward on the number of dogs allowed in the park at any given time.  Board members requested a 3-dog limit with only village residents allowed.

Rob will order the sign and install it.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 by Dean.  Second by Tom.  Motion carried.

Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk