Village Board and Staff — Minutes

3691 MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting August 20, 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, Ferry, Franz, Kliment, Rezek and Samz were present. Trustee Boettcher and Clerk Stiefvater were absent and excused. Police Chief Granger, Director of Public Works Tulachka, Kevin Myers of Ruekert & Mielke, Brandon Skubal, Mark Rabas, Patricia Pautz, Terri Brouchoud, Paul Shefchik of Port Side Builders, Lorelai Rezek, Andrea Novak, Jeff Novak, Carol Thomm, Steve Thomm, Jan Swokowski, Cheryl Binversie, Frank Kocet, Cassie Kornely, Mark Kornely, Eric Shevy, Megan Shevy, Mike Cohen and Jesse Eells were also present. President Samz led everyone in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Director of Public Works Tulachka formally introduced our new Village employee, Brandon Skubal, as a member of the Public Works Department. A motion was made by Trustee Kliment to approve the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Motion was seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion was carried. Paul Shefchik of Port Side Builders presented information for a proposed development of a 20-bed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) and multiple duplexes/fourplexes in an area west of South State Street. The developers are requesting to have the part of the property currently zoned as B2 rezoned to R3 to accommodate the purpose of the development. The development would be built in two phases, with the CBRF being built in the first phase. The duplexes would be single story and rented mainly to the senior community. The developers are also requesting assistance from the Village in the formation of a Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) District. Kevin Myers of the engineering firm of Ruekert & Mielke noted that the deadline for applying this year for a TIF district is September 30, 2024, and that would not be enough time for a tentative build start of early 2025. There will be further discussion regarding the initiation of a TIF District. Jeff and Andrea Novak attended the meeting to request the closure of Jackson Street between East Main Street and Elizabeth Street during Pumpkinfest on October 19, 2024. The Novaks have filed an application for an outdoor event in the area west of the north driveway of the Village Hall property. After a short discussion, Trustee Kliment made a motion for the closure of Jackson Street between East Main Street and Elizabeth Street from 6AM to 6PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Motion was seconded by Trustee Ferry. All in favor, motion was carried. Jeff and Andrea Novak also inquired about the possibility of having an outdoor eating space on the south side of their business property at the Southeast corner of East Main Street and Jackson Street. The planned opening of the diner in the building will take place on October 2, 2024. The Novaks also inquired about the possibility of rezoning their garage property on Rockway Street from B1 to R2. Chief Granger reported that there has been positive feedback regarding the business property check door hangers. He further reported that he had been at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay attending a school safety seminar with the Mishicot School Superintendent. Officer Neil Dorner has received a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hero award based on his accomplishments in helping to eliminate impaired driving – the award will be presented to him on October 8, 2024. The Mishicot Police Cadets will be attending a competition on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Appleton. The Manitowoc County Human Services Department has contacted Chief Granger to do a child identification event in October. Chief Granger has also been working with the Mishicot School District staff regarding notification to the Mishicot Police Department of large events at the Mishicot schools. 3692 Director of Public Works Tulachka reported that the Village Park off of South Rockway Street has been restored post removal of the pull track. Director Tulachka further reported that the new Public Works employee, Brandon Skubal, is doing very well and learning quickly. Kevin Myers of Ruekert & Mielke performed a walk-through with Director Tulachka of the Mishicot Community Athletic Complex grounds and identified some areas that need to be addressed by Vinton Construction. In particular, it has been noted that the retention pond has not been holding water as designed. Director Tulachka also had a preconstruction meeting with the Rohde Bros. regarding the planned lift station repairs with completion possible this Fall. Trustee Rezek reported on the progress of lighting at the Mishicot Thunder track area – Director of Public Works Tulachka will coordinate with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS). Trustee Rezek further reported that the truck pull track is nearing completion. The pile of topsoil is also in the process of being removed. Trustee Ferry stated that she would like to compliment Clerk Stiefvater on her work done during the election held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Trustee Ferry also noted that she received an email from Progress Lakeshore that she will forward to the Village Board members. President Samz reported that a Public Safety meeting was held last week to discuss amendment/creation of a swimming pool ordinance. President Samz further reported that he will be meeting with Mishicot School Superintendent Cory Erlandson and Progress Lakeshore. A motion was made by Trustee Kliment to approve Operator License #2024-70 for Amy L. Ahumada. Motion was seconded by Trustee Rezek. Motion was carried. President Samz introduced general fund claims in the amount of $85,811.55, water utility fund claims in the amount of $6,362.91 and sewer utility fund claims in the amount of $18,099.20, for a total claims in the sum of $110,273.66. Trustee Ferry made a motion to accept the claims as presented and posted for a total of $110,273.66. Trustee Rezek seconded the motion. Ayes 6; Nays 0; Absent 1. Motion was carried. Trustee Kliment made a motion approving the Recycling Cooperative Agreement with the City of Manitowoc as presented. Motion was seconded by Trustee Rezek. Ayes 6; Nays 0; Absent 1. Motion was carried. President Samz stated that work on the 2025 Village of Mishicot budget should start soon. At 7:46 PM Trustee Kliment made a motion to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Motion seconded by Trustee Ferry. Motion was carried. Respectfully Submitted by: Theresa Becker, Trustee