4-2-18_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, April 2, 2018, which began at 6:01 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Krista Eitsert, Aaron Fortney, Harry Heisz, John Johnson, Erin Martin, Kimberly Pettit and Albert Zegiel. All members present. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. Under citizens and delegations Craig Anderson attended the Kickapoo River Watershed DNR/FEMA meeting on March 26th and learned about the Community Rating System. Anderson asked if the board was familiar with the Community Rating System for the National Flood Insurance Program. Rates are based on a point system with the community which can reduce the insurance fees. Item will be researched. Under the Public Works Department Jim Chellevold has been re-certified for pool operator and Bob Robinson is continuing training and is scheduled to take three wastewater exams in May. John Johnson asked when his driveway culvert will be cleaned out. Chellevold suggested to have the fire department complete. Chellevold will contact fire department with Johnson’s request. Under the Kickapoo Culinary Center update, Brad Niemcek reported that the kitchen activities have been slow, but has two new clients starting soon. Niemcek also announced that the Driftless Development, Inc of Crawford County is holding a listening session here in Gays Mills on Wednesday, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. This invitation is for citizens input regarding economics, population issues, income, etc. Fortney made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes from March 12, 2018 and March 29, 2018. Seconded by Pettit. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to approve all of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Vierbicher submitted an agreement for Tax Incremental Financing Services for requesting the three year Tech College Extension for Tax Increment District No. 1, Creation of Tax Increment District No. 2 and creation of Tax Increment District No. 3 at the amount of $18,000 which is eligible to be paid by TID No. 1 funds. Fortney made a motion to approve the agreement as presented by Vierbicher. Seconded by Martin. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. The board reviewed the letter from Jim and Sharon Chellevold regarding their request for a buyout for 325 Main Street (Kickapoo Locker) and 317 Main Street (Red Apple Inn). The board discussed funds, 2 percentages of programs, precedent, and other options. After discussion Fortney made a motion to look at options for the buyout request. Seconded by Zegiel. Martin and Johnson opposed. Motion carried. The board received a request from Community Conservation to place a Glenn Donavan sculpture in the Mercantile west foyer next to the bench. Martin made a motion to accept the request and approve placing the sculpture in the Mercantile with a one year review. Seconded by Zegiel. Johnson opposed. Motion carried. At the request of the Tree Advisory Board the board reviewed the 105 Main Street Vacant Land Care Guidelines and Use Agreement. After discussion Fortney made a motion that the guidelines have not been followed (not to be used under any condition for the use of parking or storage of material or vehicles) and to cancel the agreement immediately for 105 Main Street Agreement. Seconded by Martin. Zegiel opposed. Motion carried. The board discussed the swimming pool rates and wages. Swimming Pool Manager Lysianne Peacock has scheduled a lifeguard training at the end of April to complete certifications for employees; the village will need to rent the Kickapoo School pool and pay a rate to Lysianne. Agreed to extend the deadline for Lifeguard and Bathhouse applications to April 24th. Johnson suggested an increase of wages for swimming pool employees; Fortney suggested that increases should be reviewed while preparing the budget. No action was taken. Martin made a motion to approve the wages and rates as presented. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Wages Bathhouse 1st and 2nd year $7.25 Bathhouse 3 years or more $7.35 Manager 1st year $5,000 Lifeguard 1st year $7.40/with WSI $7.65 Lifeguard 2nd & 3rd year $7.65/with WSI $7.90 Lifeguard 4th and 5th year $7.90/with WSI $8.15 Lifeguard 6 years or more $8.15/with WSI $8.30 Head Lifeguard or Asst. Manager $8.50 Pool Rates Supporting Communities Non-Supporting Individual Season Pass $40.00 $60.00 Family Season Pass $70.00 $85.00 Seniors Season Pass (62+) $35.00 $50.00 Daily Swim – All $3.00 $3.00 Daily Swim – Seniors (62+) $2.00 $2.00 Weekly Swim – Individual $12.00 $15.00 Lessons – Individual $30.00 $35.00 Lessons – Inv. with Season Pass $15.00 $15.00 Lessons – Family (3+) $65.00 $75.00 Lessons – Family w/ Pass (3+) $50.00 $60.00 Lessons – Private 30 Minutes $8.00 $10.00 3 Johnson made a motion to approve operator’s licenses for Marcey Nelson and Cheyanne Washburn. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to approve an application for temporary Class “B” license for Southwest WI Pullers/Pulling for Preston on 7/28/18 through 7/29/18 at 17725 State Highway 131 (Fairgrounds). Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. Under correspondences the board received information on the Open Book scheduled for April 12th from 2pm to 4pm. Board of Review scheduled for April 23rd starting at 2pm. Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 21st. Also the board received options from Lysianne Peacock who would like the board to review, and make suggestions for pool party options and fees. Johnson made a motion to schedule the next regular board meeting for May 7th at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. At 6:50 p.m. Martin made a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. State Stats. 19.85(1)(c) and 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of reviewing Swimming Pool Applications and negotiations of land purchases. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Eitsert left meeting at 6:53 p.m. Johnson left meeting at 6:55 p.m. At 7:37 p.m. Fortney made a motion to reconvene into open session to act on any decisions made during closed session. Seconded by Martin. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to hire all Lifeguard and Bathhouse applicants as presented. Seconded by Martin. Heisz abstained. Motion carried. Lifeguards – Grady Stovey, Kylie Heisz, Elena Esparza, Martha Branksy, and Riley Chellevold: Bathhouse – Aubree Larson, Nyah Forkash, Gavin Forkash, Angie Herfel, Katherine Schellhorn, Helen Carstens, and Wyatt Sanders. Pettit made a motion that the village is not interested at this time for purchasing Grove Street property from the Darlene Johnston family (Block 12, Lots 17 & 18). Seconded by Martin. Motion carried. The board agreed that Harry Heisz can discuss with interested parties on negotiations for land purchases. Any further land purchases/negotiations will go on the special board meeting scheduled for April 18th. Fortney 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 05/07/2018