February 19th

Village of Cecil Board Meeting Minutes 02/19/2025 The meeting was called to order at 5:55PM by Pres J Nolan The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in the Public Hearing preceding this meeting. Those attending the meeting were: J Nolan, P Westcott, C Wallrich, A Kallies, D Sperberg, B Weier, M Hendricks, J Homan-Fire Chief, T Betzner-Baseball Club, B Gammom-USBC Baseball. Motion made to approve the agenda and deviate by P Westcott, seconded by A Kallies, motion carried. The meeting was posted and published. Motion made by A Kallies to approve the meeting minutes and treasurer’s report from January 21st, 2025, seconded by P Westcott, motion carried. USBC Baseball Program Request-Brad Gammom- Explanation of what USBC would like if they would be able to rent the Village Hall Baseball field. The closest team is from Madison, they would like to recruit players from the area. A donation would also be put into the booster club of the high school of the villages’ choosing. The maintenance would be contracted with others for additional seating, etc. The Village Board will have to discuss the lease with the attorney, and the Mudhens before anything is signed. USBC will also take any changes to their board for approval. Lease agreement questions will need to be answered, but some of those will need attorney suggestions. The lease will be sent to the attorney. The funding provided will help the village as well as the exposure for tourism. The Mudhens representative and the league representative will be contacted to discuss the opportunity. Maintenance-Dewey-Snowstorms have been up to 3 days long. There have been breakdowns on hoses, hydraulics. Only 1 complaint. A road had to be closed during a storm due to line down. Question to have the storm sewer videoed before the road project is determined. Sewer numbers are low, no infiltration going on now, also no groundwater from residents sump pumps. Street lights if changed to LED will continue to save the village money on the WE Energies bill. A layer of snow will be left on the parking lot at the park to protect the blacktop from the snowmobiles and the tracks. The Elite Door company has not been back for 5 months to repair the Fire Dept door. Another person may be contacted if the owner will not come to do the repair. Fire Report-J Homan-1 gas leak, 2 vehicle accidents, 1 electrical fire, 2 list assist, 2 garage fires, MABIS with Underhill, Condo fire, snowmobile accident. WI Act 12-B Weier-an email was sent to Rep Elijah Benke in regards to Act 12, his aide replied to B Weier and Bob explained the villages position. The zoom meeting that B Weier attended Act 12 was not well explained and the questions that were asked during that meeting still have not been answered. Suggestion made to write up grant style a request for the funding from Act 12 and how the village would use the funding. Conditional Use Permit 323 S Warrington Ave-Motion made by A Kallies to allow the Conditional Use Permit for a two-family duplex dwelling, seconded by C Wallrich, motion carried. Operator’s Licenses-Motion made by A Kallies to allow licenses for #75 & 76, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried. Joint Meeting Concerns-The Yard Waste Site-The Town of Washington is upset over the way that something was handled at the site, because the site will be closed during the winter completely by the village. This caused some issues with the Town employee as well as the Town board members. A letter will be sent to the Town of Washington stating that the Town is withdrawing from using the Yard Waste Site owned by the Village of Cecil. This will be done with a reply requested prior to the March meeting. Committee Reports- Roads- Waste Sewer-Sump pump issues Parks Finance Planning & Zoning Next Month-Yard Waste Site, USBC, Motion made by M Hendricks to approve paying February Bills, seconded by P Westcott, motion carried, roll call vote, all ayes. Wheel Tax Resolution-Motion made by B Weier to adopt the resolution opposing the wheel tax proposed by Shawano County, seconded by D Sperberg, motion carried, roll call vote, all ayes. Motion made by A Kallies to adjourn, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 6:27PM Teri Westerfeld, Clerk/Treasurer Village of Cecil