May 20th

Village of Cecil Board Meeting Minutes 05/20/2025 The meeting was called to order at 4:00PM by Pres J Nolan The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Those attending the meeting were: J Nolan, P Westcott, C Wallrich, A Kallies, B Weier, M Hendricks, D Sperberg, Scott from Landsharks, K VanDenPlas, R Van Hulst-Boom Hut Announcements-None Motion made by A Kallies to approve and deviate from the agenda, seconded by P Westcott, motion carried. The meeting is in compliance. Public Comment-Ken VanDePlas-Walleyes for Tomorrow-Fish spawning between Loon and Washington Lakes, 1200 fish were netted in 5 days, 2 Walleyes were found in the Red River that had been tagged in Loon Lake, 9.3 million fry were released. An electrical box will be placed by Walleyes for Tomorrow for their use, they will put a lock on it to prevent accidental disconnection. Muskies are being researched now, in 5 years this may something that Walleyes for Tomorrow may be approached by the state. Deacon Todd-St Martin’s Catholic Church- A Procession is planned for June 22, a Sunday, from around 10:30-11:30AM to the park and put up a tent for a celebration. Also a comment in regards to the dump station at the park not being available to residents. April Minutes correction-Motion made by B Weier to strike the wording following the Kayak launch repurposing, seconded by C Wallrich, motion carried, 5 ayes, 2 nay.(Westcott, Kallies) Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report and Minutes with correction by C Wallrich, seconded by D Sperberg, motion carried, all ayes. Landshark’s-Scott – Landshark’s- June 28th Celebration-Motion made by A Kallies to extend the noise curfew on June 28th for the Landshark Celebration to 12:00Midnite, seconded by P Westcott, motion carried, all ayes. Golden Sands Street Closure-Veterans’Golf Outing-Motion made by A Kallies to allow street closure of Nabor Road on July 19th for approximately 4 hours, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried, all ayes. Maintenance Report-Dewey will be off over the Holiday Weekend, Tyler will be taking readings, someone will be needed to check on the campers over the weekend. Docks have all been installed, he requested that someone else be hired to take out the docks and plowing for the winter. Road bids are in, Paladin has the bids, and cannot file for a grant until that time they become available in July. Warrington Ave repairs are being started 30 feet from the intersection, which will be done at a later time. Curb and gutter will need to be done on this repair. Ditching has been done along the golf course. Painting along streets was done. Portable generator has been placed next to the sewer system for the storms. Two bids were received for the sewer sealing, Great Lakes and Summit. Great Lakes has no warranty, Summit is sealing the entire chimney with a ten year warranty, Great Lakes only sealed the top two feet. An email was sent to Summit for cost on the vac truck listed in his quote. This will be discussed next month. Campers are wondering what to do with their grass clippings. They will be directed to take their clippings to the yard waste site on Saturday. There are 3 boat lifts left on the park site. Fire & Ice still have their toilet at the park. Dewey had to rescue a pontoon, a camper ran over the electric box and water line, the camper himself fixed the water, the electrical box will be capped off and charged to the camper. Bill Uelmen has decided to give up mowing in the Village, as well as the Yard Waste Site. Motion made by A Kallies to go into closed session, seconded by P Westcott. Motion carried Motion made by A Kallies to offer Mark Ziarkowski based on application reference and discussion, a part time position with the village, with a probationary period of 90 days, seconded by B Weier, motion carried, 5 ayes, 2 abstensions(Sperberg, Nolan) KerberRose Capital Asset Threshold-Motion made by C Wallrich to increase the capital asset to $5000, seconded by A Kallies, motion carried, all ayes. Ordinance Changes-P Westcott supplied notes to the board on short term rentals, B Weier supplied info from Kewanee Co, along with Ordinance from Oconto Co received last month, this will be on next month. Discussion on ordinance for Pickerel Creek. Correspondence-DNR emails-A Kallies-contacted Scott Koenke in regards to the email and a discussion was held with Mr Koenke and also P Westcott, additional sites in the creek can be added with the application and supporting required documents for a permit costing approximately $703 and a review of the entire property which may reduce the amount of total dock sites allowed. This app is filed with the DNR. Culvert repairs-30”x34’-$2691.53, $2449, $1975.45 with an endwall, B Weier got prices on culverts. Motion made by P Westcott to purchase the culvert for Lemke Street, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried, 1 abstention(Weier) Road Bids-Next Month-Act 12 Weier-money may be available for lawn mowing. Cutting Edge lawn mowing would mow at $400 per week and not at all if not growing. July is when we can apply for the grant. Fireworks-Boom Hut-Robert VanHulst-is asking to extend the days from Memorial to Labor day rather than the middle of June to the middle of July. The camper is there for storage and storm safety. He does stay overnight in emergency. Motion made by C Wallrich to amend the motion on Boom Hut Fireworks Sales to allow sales from May 23rd, 2025 until September 1st, 2025, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried, all ayes. Motion made by A Kallies to approve Fireworks permit for Crazy Craigs, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried, all ayes. Motion made by A Kallies to approve Transient Merchant application for Blaser’s, John Johnson, seconded by P Westcott, motion carried, all ayes. There are a few licenses missing from the Liquor Licensing as well as Operator Licenses. Correspondence-Diane Latham sewer broken pipe request-motion made by A Kallies to honor the request of the owner on her sewer bill, seconded by D Sperberg, motion carried, all ayes. Fire Report-1 accident, 1 fire aid with Bonduel, 2 grass fires, Info request from Melanie Curti-Reply made by board. Lakeview Park Dock request-gates-handicap accessibility would be compromised and push button needed. Not possible due to handicap. County wide recycling day-board is in favor Logging at Yard Waste Site-waiting on a forester to look at site. Next meeting Yard Waste Site-Waldvogel hunting at site for 45 years with no permission. He will remove deer stands. Motion made by P Westcott to approve May bills, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried, all ayes, roll call vote. Fire Commission -needs another member from the Village Board, Appreciation Dinner for the Firefighters. Mark Hendricks will attend the Fire Commission Future Agenda-Culvert repairs and installation, manhole repairs, logging, Short Term Rental Ord, Pickerel Creek Parking Ord Motion made to suspend the meeting by D Sperberg, seconded by M Hendricks, motion carried. The Village Board attended a Joint meeting with the Town of Washington. 7:00PM Motion made by C Wallrich to go back into regular meeting, seconded by A Kallies, motion carried. Motion made by C Wallrich to counter the Town with $2500 for the remainder of this year, and $3500 next year for use of the Yard Waste Site with supplied manpower for Saturday, seconded by M Hendricks.motion carried. All ayes. Explanation: The season is 7 months long, with 5 months remaining. $3500 divided by 7 is $500 per month, 5 months remaining x $500 is $2500. Motion made by C Wallrich to adjourn the meeting, seconded by M Hendricks Meeting adjourned at 8:37PM Teri Westerfeld, Clerk/Treasurer Village of Cecil