5-7-18_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, May 7, 2018, which began at 6:03 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Krista Eitsert, Harry Heisz, Erin Martin, Kimberly Pettit 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. No citizens or delegations. Under the Public Works Department Harry Heisz reported that the street light banners have been damaged from a storm and Jim Chellevold is checking on prices for replacing, the Lion’s and Robb Park bathrooms and Robb Park Camping are still closed due to the high water, the Log Cabin Park bathrooms will be open this week, swimming pool plumbing repairs and park benches are to be completed. Martin asked if there has been any progress on installing the emergency siren back in place. Request to be placed on next month’s agenda – swimming pool cameras and Main Street curb and gutters. A Kickapoo Culinary Center update was not given. Pettit made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes from April 2, 2018 and April 26, 2018. Seconded by Martin. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to approve all of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Lee Ruegg arrived at 6:11 p.m. Under Old Business Kurt Muchow of Vierbicher presented a project cost summary for TID No. 1 infrastructure improvements: 1) 3 Phase Electric to Business Park $30,000 2) 8’ Paved Trail from Misty Valley Avenue to Empire Avenue (Business Park) $305,232.32 3) 5’ Concrete Sidewalk from Mercantile & Marketplace to STH 131 $13,747.58 4) Concrete Sidewalk from STH 131 to BAPI Parking Lot $87,663.82 5) Alternate Project 8’ Paved Trail from Business Park to Railroad Grade $86,164.76. Total projects adds to $522,808.48 that includes a 10% contingency and 13% professional services. TID No. 1 with the 3 year Technical College extension funds are projected to be $535,000. Heisz would like to see local contractors involved in the bidding process. Muchow also submitted an Agreement for Engineering Consulting Services: Base Project Engineering Services of $46,900 and Alternate Project Engineering Services of $11,300. After discussion Martin made a motion to table agenda items till June 2 after the Plan Commission and Joint Review Board meet on items. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. There was no new information on buyout request for 325 Main Street and 317 Main Street. Dan Johnson of Barrel Cat Distillery presented his idea of a distillery within the village. The vodka, gin, whisky and brandy distillery is currently in the planning stage and is asking the village if they are interested in having a distillery present within village and would support their business. After discussion Harry Heisz and Dan Johnson are to schedule a meeting to discuss potential building sites and needs. Martin made a motion to approve the sale of 102 School Street CDBG Lot (12-131-0178-0000) to Kevin and Risha Murray for $600 plus any expenses. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. The board welcomed Lee Ruegg to the Village Board and voiced appreciation for John Johnson’s many years of service to the Village. Ruegg made a motion to Thank John Johnson for his services to the Village. Seconded by Martin. Motion carried. Zegiel made a motion to approve committees - Assigned Committees: Finance Committee – *Harry Heisz, Aaron Fortney, Lee Ruegg, Kimberly Pettit, Krista Eitsert, Erin Martin, and Albert Zegiel; Personnel Committee – *Harry Heisz, Aaron Fortney, Lee Ruegg, Kimberly Pettit, Krista Eitsert, Erin Martin and Albert Zegiel; Road and Streets Committee – *Aaron Fortney, Lee Ruegg, and Albert Zegiel; Utilities Committee – Lee Ruegg, *Albert Zegiel and Krista Eitsert; Public Safety – *Harry Heisz, Kim Pettit, and Erin Martin; Public Property and Cemetery – *Aaron Fortney, Harry Heisz, and Albert Zegiel; Library Board – Kimberly Pettit; Board of Review – Harry Heisz, Krista Eitsert, and Dawn McCann. President Pro Tem – Aaron Fortney. Seconded by Martin. Motion carried. Martin made a motion to approve a donation to the Crawford County Tourism Council of $600. Seconded by Ruegg. Zegiel opposed. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to approve an application for temporary Class “B” license for Kickapoo Cultural Exchange on May 12, 2018 at 209 Main Street and to approve an application for temporary Class “B” license for Gays Mills Lions Club on September 28 – 30, 2018 at the Lion’s Park. Seconded by Martin. Motion carried. Under correspondences the board received a Thank You from Crisse Reynolds Crawford County Animal Control Officer for the village’s donation. Received a notice the village will be flushing hydrants on Monday May 14th. Also received a request for park improvements. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for June 4th at 6:00 p.m. 3 At 7:04 p.m. Martin made a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. State Stats. 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of reviewing Swimming Pool Applications, Cleaning position Applications, and review of current employee compensations. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. At 7:22 p.m. Martin made a motion to reconvene into open session to act on any decisions made during closed session. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to hire Lifeguard and Bathhouse applicants – Liam O’Brien, Marco Esparza, Norah O’Brien, and Bernadette O’Brien and also to hire Rita Hines at $10.50 per hour for cleaning. Seconded by Martin. Motion carried. Martin made a motion to give Bob Robinson a $.50 raise after receiving his sewer certification. Seconded by Ruegg. Motion carried. A working meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday May 16th at 2:30 p.m. for the Employee Manual/Reviews. Martin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED JUNE 4, 2018