3-4-19_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, March 4, 2019, which began at 6:02 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Harry Heisz, Kimberly Pettit, Krista Eitsert, and Albert Zegiel. Aaron Fortney and Lee Ruegg 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 120 people attended the Community Dinner on March 1st. The Royal Bank will be sponsoring the next March 29th dinner. Heisz reported that the Public Works Department has been again dealing with the snow removal and breakdowns this past month. The public works department has also been participating in Level 1 and 2 Safety and Woods Working Training. Bob Lomas stated his concerns regarding the fire hydrants being snow covered, the snow piles blocking views at intersections, and unlicensed vehicles and junk within village. The board asked for Lomas to place his concerns in writing and sign. Pettit made a motion to approve February 4, 2019 board and special board minutes. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to approve all of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to allow the office to pay electric bills with due dates before board meeting to avoid late notices. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. No update on Ridge and Valley Beekeepers draft sign. Spring Cleanup and Tire Cleanup is scheduled for April 27th. Suggestion to have citizens volunteer to help people who cannot move items or unable to transport items. No action on Fall Cleanup. Board approved to place ad for Manager, Lifeguards, and Bathhouse employees with applications due back before the April 1st meeting. Under correspondences the board received a letter from the Gays Mills Economic Development Association that they would be ending the kitchen management contract as of August 3, 2020. 2 The next regular board meeting is scheduled for April 1st at 6:00 p.m. Pettit made a motion to convene into closed session at 6:43 p.m. pursuant to Wis. St. Stat.19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of Swimming Pool Manager Applications and Convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(f) for the purpose of identifying specific properties to be included in the disaster mitigation buyout application. The closed session is required to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the statute permits convening in closed session for the purpose of discussing financial data of specific persons when there may be a substantial adverse effect on the reputation of those persons. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. At 7: 42 p.m. Zegiel made a motion to Reconvene into open session to act on any decisions made during closed session. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. No actions were taken. Eitsert made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED 4-1-2019