Special Board Meeting - August

MINUTES Special Board Meeting August 14th, 2024 Public Present: Chief Jeff Bonikowske, Angie Majewski, Nick Lakari, Dave Malke, Rich Wiedemeier, Stew Swanson, John Guarisco 1) Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:45pm 2) Roll Call: Members present: President Amy Grandaw Trustee Ginger Deschane Trustee Jeff Dorschner Trustee George Gocht Trustee Cory Siebert Trustee Michael Strandt Also present: Clerk/Treasurer Kaitlin Deschane 3) Adoption of Agenda: Motion by Trustee Jeff Dorschner, seconded by Trustee Cory Siebert, to adopt the agenda as presented. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion Passed. 4) Economic Development Position and Crivitz Guide: Discussion: President Grandaw discussed how the CRA was now not on board with giving the village the guide and how the guide may not cover the position according to the CRA. Clerk Deschane went through the income and expense number that would cover the cost of the position with the guide and flea markets. John Guarisco from the CRA stated that the guide would not transfer to the village and that the village should budget to pay for the position from the general fund but encouraged the village to use the counties economic and tourism office for anything we need. Trustee Deschane stated that while the county office does a good job they are swamped and having an extra person would be beneficial. Trustee Dorschner stated that we could work with other municipalities like Lake and Middle Inlet to promote the area and cover the cost of the position without the guide. Trustee Strandt stated he would prefer to stay local. Autumn Timblin from Marinette County Economic and Tourism stated that she would love to work with the village to promote anything that we need. The discussion is tabled until the Town of Stephenson decides if they are willing to split the cost of the position. 5) 2nd Ave, Rosa Ave and 1st Ave Road Bid Approval: Motion by Trustee Michael Strandt, seconded by Trustee Cory Siebert, to accept Richlen Excavating’s Bids for an amount not to exceed $259,007. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion Passed. 6) Adjourn: Motion by Trustee Jeff Dorschner, seconded by Trustee Michael Strandt, to adjourn the meeting at 6:25pm. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ __________________________________ Amy Grandaw Kaitlin Deschane President Clerk/Treasurer