Village Board — Minutes

Village of Marquette Green Lake County, Wisconsin Regular Meeting Minutes, May 12, 2025 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Village Board, for the Village of Marquette, was called to order by President Cybul at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call Roll Call: President-Art Cybul-present Clerk-Susan Geraldi-present Trustee-Peter Michalos-present Treasurer- Paula Gilbertson-present Trustee-Tony Deiss-present There were 2 citizens in attendance. Certification of Compliance with the Open Meetings Law Certification of Compliance with the Open Meetings law: Agenda notice was posted in three public places-Village Hall, kiosks at the Post Office and Truck Garage, also posted on the Village Website. Approve Agenda A motion to approve the agenda was made. Michalos/Deiss Motion passed. (unanimous) Approval of Special Meeting Minutes sent to Board members A motion to approve the Special Meeting minutes from April 29, 2025 was made. Deiss/Michalos Motion passed. (Unanimous) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes sent to Board members A motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes was made. Deiss/Michalos Motion passed. (Unanimous) Reading and Approval of Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read. The motion to approve the Treasurer’s report was made. Michalos/Deiss, Motion passed. (unanimous) Approve Payment of Bills Approve payment of Bills: Presented for payment were vouchers 1107-1125 in the amount of $4375.57 plus the $4500.00 for the maintained balance and utilities for the Grand total of $8,875.57. There will be 1 transfer to the general fund of $8600.00. The motion to approve the bills, Deiss/Michalos, Motion passed. (unanimous) Citizen Comments - Time Limits Citizen asked if the board had heard of any more dog incidents in the Village. No one has reported the dog involved or if it lives in the Village. Citizens are advised to take pictures of any dog issues and report it. Citizen expressed concern about the cut to our library funding from the government and the President has reached out to Sara from the Kingston library on this issue. Discuss/Approve: Time frame for refinishing playground equipment The board is still looking for bids and ways to save money on refinishing the equipment. The board will contact different groups that have to complete community service hours as an option. Boat Launch review date Due to the rainy weather the board was unable to pick a date but has agreed to meet on Tuesday when they meet with Derek Mashuda and check out the launch. Approve permit fee reduction for garage accessories A motion to reduce the permit fee to $100.00 for car ports, pergolas, and accessories was made. Michalos/Deiss. Motion passed. (unanimous) Approve Rummage Sale Ad in Newspaper The motion to approve the ad to be placed in the newspaper was made. Michalos/Deiss. Motion passed. (unanimous) Picnic application for Fire Department The motion to approve the picnic application for the Fire Department was made. Michalos/Deiss. Motion passed. (unanimous) Review tree cutting bids for Cemetery The board reviewed the 2 bids and the motion to approve Torres Tree Service was made for $3975.00. A motion to approve the contract was made. Michalos/Deiss. Motion passed (unanimous) Board Reminders/ Updates Village Dumpster Dates and Times Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-3:00pm; Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-3:00pm; Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-3:00pm; Rummage Sale Village wide sale will be Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 10 -5. An ad will be place in the newspaper and flyers will be posted around the Village. Grant Money A discussion regarding if grant money could be used for solar speed signs or speed bumps in the village was held. The project was put on hold due to the construction going on in the village is more of a priority. Cemetery Flags Trustee Deiss will coordinate the volunteers to put the American flags on the gravesides in the Cemetery. Highway Meeting regarding construction A meeting between the village and the highway department regarding construction will be announced soon. Adjourn Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Michalos/Deiss. Motion passed. (unanimous)