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1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, February 4, 2019, which began at 6:04 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Harry Heisz, Kimberly Pettit, Lee Ruegg, and Albert Zegiel. Aaron Fortney and Krista Eitsert were absent. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. Under citizens and delegations Pastor Carrie Anderson updated the board that 110 people attended the Community Dinner on January 25th. The Lion’s Club and Forkash Electric will be sponsoring the March 1st dinner and Royal Bank will be sponsoring the March 29th dinner. There has been plenty of interest for sponsorship and participation to continue with the dinners. The Public Works Department has been dealing with the snow removal and breakdowns the past month. Brad Niemcek reported that January has been slow for the Kickapoo Culinary Center. Barb Ashe of the Ridge and Valley Beekeepers proposed a double sided 4’ x 6’ exterior Community Commerce Center sign with the village logo apple and another four small signs below listing the Community Hall, Library, Kickapoo Culinary Center, and Village Office. Village will need to choose a location for the sign. Pettit made a motion to approve the January 7, 2019 minutes. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. Ruegg made a motion to approve all of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Under Old Business the board clarified the original restrictions for Site A lots and choose to continue with the restrictions: one year to building on lot, cannot resell vacant lot or lot is returned to Village, and cannot be used for extended yard or garage build. Ruegg made a motion to approve Resolution 2019-02 Authorizing and Ratifying the Conveyance of Real Estate in North Mills, and/or First & Second Addition for $1.00 plus hookup fees for flood recovery purposes. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to approve Resolution 2019-03 Authorizing and Ratifying the Conveyance of Real Estate in North Mills, and/or First & Second Addition for $1,000.00 plus hookup fees for regular sales. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. 2 After reviewing the map and proposed ordinance Pettit made a motion to approve Ordinance 2019-01 to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Gays Mills Relating to additions of ATV/UTV State Highway Routes. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. Under New Business Pettit made a motion to approve the Ambulance Agreement with Ocooch Mt. Rescue and to submit $3,500 as budgeted. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. A proposal from ASAP Heating and Cooling LLC from Spring Green was presented at an amount for $10,000 to $15,000 to clean, flush, and treat the 10 geo thermal heat pumps at the Community Commerce Center. Pettit made a motion to approve the proposal from ASAP Heating and Cooling. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. The board discussed what is the procedure for having residents running water to prevent water lines from freezing. At this time there is no concern regarding the village water mains and in the past the office has contacted homeowners when that is necessary with deductions to their accounts. Zegiel stated that he had heard of residents having issues with this cold weather and having private water lines freezing. No action was taken. Pettit made a motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” picnic license for the McCormick Rose Post 308 at 388 Railroad Street on July 5th through the 6th, 2019. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. Ruegg made a motion to approve Operator’s licenses for Burr Fontaine and Rita Hines. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. The board re-scheduled a Personnel Committee meeting for Monday February 11th at 6:00 p.m. and Swimming Pool Meeting (Public Property) for Friday, March 1st at 6:30 p.m. The Board received information that the village is now certified as a Telecommuter Forward Community and a fundraiser will be held for the InHealth Free Community Clinic on March 2nd in Boscobel. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 4th at 6:00 p.m. Ruegg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED 3-4-19