Village Board — Minutes

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING – July 1 , 2024, PAGE 1 The Friendship Village Board meeting was called to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. President Tony Sindelar called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. Present were Trustees Ernie Klicko, Melvin Waller , Jerry Sonnenberg , Brad Oberbeck, Bob Berry and President Sindelar. Also present were Public Works Director Brent Frank, Attorney Flanagan, Clerk/Treasurer Lori Hustad, and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Rebecca Reuter. Jason Pierce was absent. APPROVAL OF JUNE 3rd , 2024, BOARD MEETING MINUTES MOTION by Berry, second by Oberbeck to approve the June 3, 2024, Village Board minutes, motion carried. TREASURER REPORT General Water Sewer January 1, 2024, Balance 498,917.87 11,693.57 January Receipts 70,912.68 116,297.34 January Disbursements 158,266.63 86,075.19 January Balance 1/31/2024 411,563.92 41,915.72 February 1, 2024, Balance 411,563.92 41,915.72 February Receipts 8,832.05 9,693.33 February Disbursements 74,143.36 5,367.49 February Balance 2/29/2024 346,252.61 46,241.56 March 1, 2024, Balance 346,252.61 46,241.56 March Receipts 63,268.58 3,793.24 March Disbursements 50,096.50 4,890.00 March Balance 3/31/2024 359,424.69 45,144.80 April 1, 2024, Balance 81,267.45 359,424.69 45,144.80 April Receipts 5,500.23 161,053.10 39,830.68 April Disbursements 58,358.45 38,930.68 437.99 April Balance 4/30/2024 28,409.23 481,547.11 84,537.49 May 1, 2024, Balance 28,409.23 481,547.11 84,537.49 May Receipts 53,401.17 15,317.14 8,533.32 May Disbursements 53,093.41 113,014.21 18,997.94 May Balance 5/31/2024 28,716.99 383,850.04 74,072.87 LGIP #1 TIF $1,012,641.95 – LGIP #9 ARPA $ 0.38 – Capital Project Checking $33, 580.27 - Building Fund $ 65,000.00 – Money Market $1,64 6.91 – CDBG Working Fund $13,857.48 - LGIP #6 Park/Beach $ 42,780.15 – Tax Checking $143,816.04 – TIF Checking $ 95.00 -Street Equipment Fund $ 72,725.00 – Court Order Proceeds $3,808.03 – Water LGIP #3 Special Redemption Fund $177,127.68 - LGIP #4 Water Replacement Fund $3 69,322.60 – LGIP #8 Water Debt Reserve Fund $74,538.38 – Sewer LGIP#2 Special Redemption Fund $52,135.91 - LGIP#5 Sewer Replacement Fund $ 52,734.86 – LGIP#7 Sewer Debt Reserve Fund $60,879.09 MOTION by Sonnenberg, second by Berry to approve treasurer report, motion carried. PAYING OF BILLS MOTION by Klicko, second by Oberbeck to approve June vouchers 27203 - 27241 in the amount of $127,253.04, motion carried. CITIZEN INPUT Kaitlyn Samson (aka KP) is running for Adams County Treasurer and wanted to introduce herself. She has worked in the Adams County Treasurer office for over 6 years now. She has worked under the current County Treasurer Janni Zanders, but at the end of her term Janni will be retiring. Kaitlyn is from Adams County. She is married with two children. She is very active in the community. Her husband and her are both active in the Adams County Fire District. She is the Deputy Treasurer for the County. She gave a rundown of what the job will entail, and the training she has done for the job of County Treasurer. She stated that working in the treasurer's office the last 6 years has been amazing, she really enjoys her job. She wants to keep and uphold the integrity of the office. The most important part of her job is that she is a public servant, she works for the taxpayers. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING – July 1 , 2024, PAGE 2 Kara Dolezal is also running for Adams County Treasurer. She is an accountant. She has a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is currently working on her CPA. She has lived in the Town of Lincoln since 2019. Kara is the Treasure for the Town of Lincoln. She currently works in an accounting position at a hotel chain. She handles all the journal entries. She is married with 4 children. She feels there needs to be leadership skills in a leader’s role at the County. Rodger Lauritzen is the new Fire Chief for the Adams County Fire District. He stopped in to introduce himself to the Village Board. He stated that if anyone has any question that has to do with the Fire Department to please give him a call. He then handed out his business cards. REPORT FROM COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE RICK PEASE Rick Pease stated that they approved the public help annual report and approved the Sheriff’s report. A couple members spoke about how good our child support agency is, they do a great job and it’s time they get some recognition for that. Rick was elected president of the North-Central Work force development. They meet every other month in Wausau. He’s been on that committee for 4 years. VILLAGE BOARD PICTURE The Village Board picture was postponed until all Trustees could be present. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON REZONING PARCEL 126-00044-0020 Reuter reported that a Public Hearing was held on June 11th, with a Plan Commission Meeting that followed. The Plan Commission recommended the rezoning of parcel 126- 00044-0020 from PUD to I1 MOTION by Berry, second by Klicko to approve the rezoning of parcel 126-00044-0020. Attorney Flanagan wanted to point out that since 2011 we do have to have consistency with the comp plan. He looked at the comp plan and it does support industrial zoning. This is consistent with the Village’s comp plan, motion carried. Sindelar abstained. UPDATE ON EAST LAKE STREET PROPERTY Sindelar went around and got some pricing from some venders for cleanup cost. He also has a meeting with the property owner next week to go over the situation. And hopefully persuade them to get this going on their own. Sonnenberg asked how much longer are we going to let them not comply with what they agreed to? Sindelar replied that after the next meeting with them hopefully either they will show us that they’re going to do something about it, or we will need to have the Board act on it. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT There was not a Public Work meeting in June ADAMS CO.FIRE DISTRICT REPORT Trustee Klicko stated that the Fire Chief reports that morale is much better. Some issues continue with the training center with the City of Adams. The acting Mayor was at the last meeting and promised prompt action. Berry asked what the problem has been with the holdup on the training center? Klicko responded that the parcel that the fire department is on was donated by the Co-op. The parcel that the training center will be on is right next door and is also owned b y the Co- op. They intend to lease a portion of that parcel to the Fire District. That portion needs to be rezoned, but the city is unsure how to rezone just a portion of the parcel. Klicko stated that they received the USDA grant for the generator. The generator is installed and operating. There were left over funds for some new helmets that were approved and are waiting to be ordered. There will be all new helmets for the whole department. They are having a 100-year anniversary celebration on August 31st at the fairgrounds. They have implemented some new personal police that have been going over well. The building has been rekeyed, and they are looking at key fobs. Fire inspections are progressing. And being paid appropriately after years of not being paid. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING – July 1 , 2024, PAGE 3 A new Jaws of life has been ordered after the old one failed at an accident. Engin 303 is being advertised to be sold. The next meeting will be July 11th. AMBULANCE COMMITTEE REPORT President Sindelar stated he had nothing new to report. The next meeting will be July24. FRIENDSHIP LAKE DISTRICT REPORT Trustee Son nenberg stated that there were around 25 people there. They were there to discuss the weeds (aquatic plants) in the lake , and the plants growth that were growing there. To figure out how to catch up because the Lake District fe ll behind because of the early spring. There was a representative from the DNR there . He was able to answer the questions that people had. At the end of the meeting assignments were passed out to get some balls rolling to move forward. Sonnenberg has been out on the lake a few times over the week and the lake is looking really good. Berry stated that he did hire a company to come in with another harvester and operator to help get the lake ready for this week, and this coming weekend knowing that it ’s a holiday weekend. OPERATOR LICENSE MOTION by Berry, second by Waller to approve the Operator license for Bonnie Nachreiner and Bruce Nachreiner for the Lions Club, and Mathew Tholl for Corner Bar, motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Ordinance review packets for Ordinances 43 & 44 were handed out. SET AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 5TH MEETING The Village Board picture Update on East Lake Street property Ordinances 43 & 44 THE VILLAGE BOARD MAY GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WIS. STAT. SESTION 19.85 (1)(e) DELIBERATING OR NEGOTIATING THE PURCHASING OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES, THE INVESTING OF PUBLIC FUNDS, OR CONDUCTING OTHER SPECIFIED PUBLIC BUSINESS, WHENEVER COMPETITIVE OR BARGAINING REASONS REQUIRE A CLOSED SESSION- REVIEW ANY OFFERS RECEIVED FOR VILLAGE-OWNED PARCEL 126-00023-0000 Roll call: Ernie Klicko, Melvin Waller, Jerry Sonnenberg, Brad Oberbeck, Bob Berry and President Sindelar. MOTION by Berry, second by Oberbeck to enter into open session at 6:54, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business to come before the board, MOTION by Berry, second by Oberbeck to adjourn, motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:58 __________________________________________ Rebecca Reuter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer