6-1-20_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, June 1, 2020, which began at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Commerce Community Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Aaron Fortney, Harry Heisz, Larry McCarn, Seamus Murray, and Lee Ruegg. Kevin Murray and Kim Pettit were absent. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. Under citizens and delegations Craig Anderson ask if anyone knew if the Crawford County Fair is still being held? Also asked about the Gays Mills Fire Department fireworks? Yes - fireworks are planned to be done on the 4th. Kayla Fortney, Swimming Pool Manager reported to the board opening day for the swimming pool is planned for Saturday June 6th. To start with COVID 19 precautions the pool will be limited to 50 people including workers. Temperatures will be taken, possible waivers to be signed by parents, bathrooms will be sanitized as well as lifeguard chairs and face shields used when teaching lessons. Brandon Lee has agreed to come to our pool to train the lifeguards. Ruegg made a motion in case the pool would be closed that Kayla Fortney would receive a pro-rated part of her salary for the planning of the pool opening. Seconded by McCarn. Motion carried. Under the Public Works report Jim Chellevold reported that the public works crew has been trying to keep up with the mowing, skid steer work is being done, geo-thermal repairs work is scheduled, and cold patch has been picked up. No updates regarding Sunrise sewer project. Kim Pettit present at 6:12 p.m. Kevin Murray present at 6:14 p.m. Under the Sewer report Mike Davy of Davy Engineering presented the Phosphorus Pollutant Minimization Plan which is required for the variance request. Reviewed the source reduction, phosphorus treatment, water quality training and action plan. After discussion Fortney made a motion to approve submittal of the Phosphorus Pollutant Minimization Plan to the DNR. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. There was nothing new to report on the sewer facility plan, or Rural Development Grant/Loan Application. At this time no meetings have been scheduled with Soldiers Grove. McCarn made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes of May 4, 2020. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. 2 McCarn made a motion to approve payment of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Under Old Business it was reported that the Grove Street private property cleanup issue still has junk and the lawn has not been mowed. Heisz volunteer to follow up with owner on issues again. Fortney reported that he is still trying to contact John Zeher regarding the concrete blocks along School Street. The group (Jim Chellevold, Kevin Murray, and Aaron Fortney) has not met yet to discuss best way of repairing the old Mill Museum roof. K. Murray made a motion to adopt Resolution 2020-04 Authorizing a Taxation District to Waive Interest and Penalties on Property Tax Payment Installments Due on or After April 1, 2020. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to approve a Vacant Land Care Use Agreement at 317 Orin Street with Bob Lomas. Seconded by McCarn. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to table agenda item Voting Machine Purchase. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. Under agenda item Kitchen Management Options Brad Niemcek reported that his retirement is 60 days away and that there is a repair needed on the walk-in freezer. Brad will create a position description and expense list for the board. After discussion Ruegg made a motion to place requests for management of the kitchen in the newspaper. Seconded by Fortney. K. Murray opposed. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to approve: - Annual Alcohol Beverage License Applications for The Marketplace Group, LLC/New Horizons, Tanya Peterson, Class “A” Beer and Liquor ,180 Misty Valley Ave; Kickapoo Exchange Natural Foods Co-op, Robert Van Hoesen, Class “A” Beer and Liquor, 120 Sunset Ridge; Halver’s Town Tap, LLC, Donald T. Halverson, Class “B” Beer and Liquor, 315 Main Street; J & J on Main LLC, Justina LaLande, Class “B” Beer and Liquor, 312 Main Street. - Cigarette License Applications for The Marketplace/New Horizons, J & J on Main, and Halver’s Town Tap - Machine License Applications for J & J on Main and Halver’s Town Tap - Operator’s License Applications for Trisha Hird, Justina LaLande, Cheyanna Washburn, Tanya Peterson, Katie Eitsert, Jamie McBride, Kayla Schmit, Cecilia Johnson, Macenzie Hanson, Benedict Gallagher, Rikardo Jahnke, Jane Holzhauer, Cynthia Kohles, Donald Lampert, Denise Benoit, Robert Van Hoesen, Donald Stirling, Dave Hackett, Karen DeSchane, Jane Keeley, Joan Francis, Tracy Lacina, Rita Hines, Laura Halverson, Douglas Abbey, Rebecca Salmon, Kesha Blaha, Penelope Tainter, Hannah Robertson, Steve George, Dana George, Todd Brudos, Veronica Geddes, Lawrence Nelson, Jr. Seconded by K. Murray. Motion carried. 3 Fortney made a motion to approve a Temporary Class “B” license for Societies Sons on September 25th through September 27th of 2020 at 401 Main Street. Seconded by K. Murray. Motion carried. Under correspondences the board received information that the Village Clean-Up has been rescheduled to June 13th. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Pettit made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED 07-06-2020