Village Board and Staff — Minutes

3695 MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting September 17, 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, Rezek and Samz were present. Clerk Stiefvater, Chief Granger, John Tulachka, Lorelai Rezek, and Mason Wilhelm were also present. Trustee Kliment was absent and excused. President Samz led everyone in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Boettcher. All in favor, motion was carried. Chief Granger informed the board that the board cannot create an exemption to the sex offender residency restriction for Mason Wilhelm. The board would need to amend the current ordinance to create an exemption. Chief Granger also noted that his recommendation is to not allow exemptions. The board will not be amending the current ordinance to create exemptions. Chief Granger gave an update on the police department activities. He noted he has been working on an ordinance for nuisance properties for police calls. He also noted he has been working on updating the department’s policy manual. DPW John Tulachka reported that they put in a gravel parking lot on S Rockway by the covered bridge. He also noted the County in doing paving on county hwy V and will be doing repairs to a stormwater pipe. Trustee Becker reported that she attended a webinar for the Vibrant Spaces Grant through the WEDC. The grant is $25,000 to $50,000 match for development and enhance public spaces. All required materials and application have to be filed by December 9th. Due to the short time frame to gather all materials, the board will discuss in the future to apply next year. Trustee Rezek noted that he received a complaint about the brush on property owned by Par 5. The previous clerk sent Par 5 a letter stating they were in violation of village ordinances and the brush needed to be removed. Clerk Stiefvater will forward the information to Chief Granger. Trustee Ferry stated she will be attending the progress lakeshore acceleration breakfast on October 1st. President Samz reported that he will be meeting with Ehlers to have them give information on a TIF. Clerk Stiefvater, Trustee Becker, John (DPW), and progress lakeshore will also be present. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to approve the WPS installation of electrical services at 438 Main St (Mishicot Thunder) in the amount of $6,938.08, seconded by Trustee Franz. Motion carried 4-0 (abstained – Becker & Rezek). A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the operator licenses #2024-75 Thomas Edmundson and #2024-75 Hope Hagenow, seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion was carried. President Samz introduced general fund claims in the amount of $34,400.15, water utility fund claims in the amount of $2,767.05 and sewer utility fund claims in the amount of $11,820.98 for board action. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to accept the claims as presented and posted, seconded by Trustee Franz that claims totaling $48,988.18 to be approved and the treasurer be authorized the same. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion was carried. A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher to waive the VFW & Park rental fee for the Mishicot Thunder Event, seconded by Trustee Ferry. All in favor, motion carried. Clerk Stiefvater presented the village property insurance renewal quote for 2024-2025. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the 2024-2025 property insurance quote in the amount of $12,228, seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion carried. 3696 A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to approve 2025 assessment services contract from Tennessen Appraisal in the amount of $8,800, seconded by Trustee Becker. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Becker, seconded by Trustee Rezek to adjourn at 7:20 pm until the next meeting on October 1, 2024. All in favor, motion was carried. Respectfully Submitted by: Stephanie Stiefvater, Clerk-Treasurer