Village Board and Staff — Minutes

3697 MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting October 1, 2024 The Mishicot Village Board meeting was called to order by President Samz at 6:00 PM at the Mishicot Village Hall. Roll call indicated Trustees Becker, Boettcher, Ferry, Franz, Kliment, Rezek and Samz were present. Clerk Stiefvater, Chief Granger, John Tulachka, Lorelai Rezek, Cory Erlandson, Tyler Gruber, Genie Bateman, Daniel and Allison Butler were also present. President Samz led everyone in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Trustee Kliment to approve the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion was carried. Cory Erlandson, Mishicot School District Superintendent gave a presentation on the School Referendum that will be a question on the November 5th ballot. The purpose of the referendum question is for a school building and facility improvement project. If approved, the project would address safety and security, building infrastructure, and academics, arts and athletic. Safety and security would be consolidating the middle/high school offices into one office to only have one main entrance and improve site traffic patterns for pick-up and drop-off. There is building infrastructure that is need of repair or replacements such as roofs, plumbing, electrical, parking lots, greenhouse ventilation and water systems, and playground equipment. There are additions/renovations to address space needs such as the Tech ed (shop) because there is now 2 teachers and more students taking the class. Adding a performing arts center (PAC) to provide a dedicated performance space, and cafeteria (will also be PAC lobby), renovate to improve aging band/choir classrooms to address space needs and student supervision and update athletic facilities for better student/community access. The project cost is $29.65 million bringing the tax impact to $0.67 on the mill rate, but it could be less. More information can be found on the school district website at www.mishicot.k12.wi.us. There is a tax impact calculator on the website as well. There is an informational session on October 23rd at 12:00pm in the varsity gym lobby. Daniel and Alison Butler were looking for an exception to the fence ordinance to put a fence on their property without doing the 18” setback the ordinance requires. Clerk Stiefvater informed the board that Cedar Corp (Village Zoning Administrators) said the village cannot allow exception because the current fence ordinance does not allow for exception. The board would need to amend the fence ordinance to allow for exceptions. Cedar Corp recommended to not allow exceptions. Tyler Gruber inquired about closing N Rockway St during Pumpkinfest for Side Street Station. President Samz informed them they need to fill out a street closure application to have on the agenda at the next board meeting on the 15th. Chief Granger gave an update on the police department activities. He noted he has been working on a federal grant for body armor. The police department and DPW are working with Par 5 on the brush issue. He also noted police officer, Neil Dorner is receiving an award from mothers against drunk driving DPW John Tulachka reported that the county is doing asphalt patching on W Church St and there will be a culvert lining being done on Randolph St. Trustee Rezek informed the board that the Mishicot Thunder Event had 42 vehicles that participated. Everything went very well and people are excited to come back for the event in February. Trustee Ferry thanked Jamie from Progress Lakeshore for their acceleration breakfast she attended. President Samz reported that he met with the Village attorney and the developer for the assisted living with Clerk Stiefvater and DPW John Tulachka. He noted there are things that need to be done, the attorney requested some information from the developer. 3698 Clerk Stiefvater informed the board the Budget & Finance committee will be meeting on October 11th at 10am to work on the 2025 proposed budget. She also noted the Manitowoc County Village Association meeting is on October 16th at 5:30. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to approve the WPS installation of electrical services at 378 W Main St (MCAC) in the amount of $13,303.77, seconded by Trustee Franz. Roll call indicated as follows: Aye-7; Nays-0; Absent-0, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Kliment to approve the temporary Class “B” alcohol license #5 Kettle Range Show Riders- Fall Fish Fry and operator licenses #2024-77 Amy Logan and #2024-78 Lisa Schultz, seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion carried. President Samz introduced general fund claims in the amount of $66,575.63, water utility fund claims in the amount of $6,281.68 and sewer utility fund claims in the amount of $13,123.41 for board action. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to accept the claims as presented and posted, seconded by Trustee Becker that claims totaling $85,980.72 to be approved and the treasurer be authorized the same. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-7; Nays-0; Absent-0, motion carried. President Samz introduced Ordinance 2024-5, An Ordinance Creating Chapter 395-18 of Village of Mishicot Municipal Code Concerning the use and Construction of Swimming Pools and Spas. A motion was made by Trustee Becker, seconded by Trustee Kliment to approve Ordinance 2024-5 as presented. Roll call indicated as follows: Aye-7; Nays-0; Absent-0, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the Ehlers contract for TID creation in the amount of $17,500.00, seconded by Trustee Boettcher. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-7; Nays-0; Absent-0, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher to approve the 3rd Amendment to Tower & Ground Space Lease Agreement with US Cellular subject to final revisions of insurance provisions approved by the Village Attorney, seconded by Trustee Ferry. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-7; Nays-0; Absent-0, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to approve the Wisconsin Public Service Electrical Easement for 438 & 378 W Main St (Mishicot Thunder & MCAC) as presented, seconded by Trustee Boettcher. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Kliment, seconded by Trustee Rezek to adjourn at 7:23 pm until the next meeting on October 15, 2024. All in favor, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted by: Stephanie Stiefvater, Clerk-Treasurer