Village Board — Minutes

Village of Marquette Green Lake County, Wisconsin Regular Meeting Minutes, November 11, 2024 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Village Board, for the Village of Marquette, was called to order by Art Cybul at 7:05 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 4 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 amended agenda was made. Deiss/Michalos, Motion passed. (unanimous) Approval of Special Set Date of Budget Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the minutes was made. Deiss/Michalos, Motion passed. (unanimous) Approval of Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the minutes was made. Deiss /Michalos, Motion passed. (unanimous) Reading and Approval of Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report was made. Deiss/Michalos, Motion passed. (unanimous) Approve Payment of Bills Approve payment of Bills: Presented for payment were vouchers 9972-9999 in the amount of $43,257.45 plus the $4,500.00 for the maintained balance and utilities for the Grand total of $47,757.45. The Motion to pay the bills as presented and transfer from the appropriate accounts the amount of $9,000.00 to the General Fund the next day and then transfer $38,000.00 to be transferred after shared revenue deposit 11/20/2024. The motion to approve the bills, Deiss/Michalos, Motion passed. (unanimous) Citizen Comments - Time Limits Citizen had questions on Cemetery account balance and what money collected was going into Donations. CD interest goes into Cemetery account and donations is the money collected from the pier. Discuss/Approve Approve President Cybul to speak on behalf of Village at DNR Hearing regarding Breunig Seawall The motion was made to approve the President to speak on behalf of the Village from an economic and tourist impact to the Village. Michalos /Deiss, Motion passed. (unanimous) Approve Village Tax Levy Motion to approve and set the Tax Levy for the Village of Marquette at $49,862.00 for the year 2024 payable in 2025. Deiss/Michalos, Motion passed. (unanimous) Board Reminders/Updates Election day overview We had 122 voters that included 9 new registered voters. All absentee voters had returned their ballots and a special Thank you to our Chief Inspectors and Poll Workers who did an excellent job! Trick or Treat at the Village Hall It was a well- attended event for the first year with the residents of the Village, Town, Fire Department, Historical Society, and the Princeton Women’s Club participating! The Village had coloring tables, Photo Props and we are looking forward to next year! Pier Update Both piers have been removed and will need power washing in the Spring. Also looking into new donations containers and signs in kiosks to increase revenue which is on a volunteer basis. A big thank you to Bob Hill and his volunteers for putting out and taking in the piers again this year. End of Year letter preparation Some of the topics to be included will be the Lake District, Garbage increase, County Rd H construction, Property Reassessment. Adjourn Motion to Adjourn the meeting at 8:01 pm. Michalos/Deiss, Motion passed. (unanimous)