Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES June 12, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: John Trace, Denny Rickard, Larry Dale Schultz, Stephen Troester, Jason Cartwright, Robert Spurley. Absent: Linda Sudmeier Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: Amanda Schultz, Jeff Lindner Citizens: Amanda Schultz requested a Class “B” picnic licenses for the Frolic Days 7/24/2024- 07/28/2024. Jeff Lindner spoke on behalf of the Frolic Committee saying the committee would like to purchase and install new bleachers at the park after frolic days. Consent Agenda: a) Approval of May 2024 Regular Board minutes. b) Approval of May 2024 Treasurer’s reports. c) Approval of 2024-2025 Liquor License renewals – Larry’s Service & Towing, The Linden Store. d) Approval of 2024-2025 Tobacco License renewal – Larry’s Service & Towing. e) Approval of 2024-2025 Operator License renewals – Kristy Rickard, Nohe Caygill. f) Approval of 2024-2025 Well permit renewals – Gary Gratz, Wendy Rickard (2). Motion by Jason Cartwright seconded by John Trace to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Presidents Correspondence: Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner asked the board to review the Village Insurance policy before the policy is renewed. She also told the board that Bruce Gardiner highly recommended that all board members go through the board of review training this year due to the reevaluation. Sue Lindner handed out copies of the employee handbook to all board members to review and work on updating. She also reminded the board that the committees need to meet before the August meeting and before budgeting time. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said he is working on a bunch of water and sewer reports that are due by 07/01/2024. Next week the well meters will be calibrated. Randy also reported that the new F550 truck is in. Mike Silvers said he passed his water test. Police Correspondence: Old Business: A. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by John Trace to not pay Holmes Fencing any more for work on the park fence. Motion passed 6-0. New Business: A. The Village Board is still looking for a replacement Weed Commissioner. B. Approval of New Village Committees was tabled. C. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) Resolution #2024-01. Roll call: All Aye. Motion passed 6-0. D. After much discussion the Village Board advised John Trace that if he wanted to change a parcel from R1 to Agriculture he would need to submit a Rezoning Petition for the Planning Commission to review. E. A decision was made to have a special meeting Wednesday, June 19th, to discuss and approve loan options to pay for the new truck. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the June 2024 bill list. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Stephen Troester and seconded by Denny Rickard to adjourn @ 9:08 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk