7-2-18_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, July 2, 2018, 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: Aaron Fortney, Harry Heisz, Kimberly Pettit, and Albert Zegiel. Erin Martin, Krista Eitsert 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. Lysianne Peacock, Swimming Pool Manager announced that the pool has had 926 visits since opening day and community lessons have started. A planned rescue squad training was held in June and the EMS are helping out with needed supplies. Jim Chellevold Director of Public Works reported that a new chlorine pump has been installed at the well house, the 2017 Water Consumer Confidence Report has been completed and published, and the trail connection cleanup has started. Heisz mentioned there is an issue with the Mercantile main entrance doors that needs repaired. Per the recommendation of the Plan Commission Fortney made a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-06 approving Tax Increment No. 2 Creation, Project Plan, and Boundary Map. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Per the recommendation of the Plan Commission Fortney made a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-07 approving Tax Increment No. 3 Creation, Project Plan, and Boundary Map. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Also per the recommendation of the Plan Commission Pettit made a motion to begin the process of changing the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. In TID No. 2 there is a location that is currently listed as Agricultural and will need to be changed to Residential. Also discussed TID No. 3 concerning Multi-Family zoning but currently decided not to start the process at this time. Fortney made the motion to begin the process of changing the zoning map after the future land use map is complete for TID No. 2 from agricultural to residential. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Brad Niemcek gave a Kickapoo Culinary Center update – currently working on the issue of an odor from the floor drains and stated concerns regarding the library solar panels on the kitchen roof. Pettit made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes from June 4, 2018. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Zegiel made a motion to approve all of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Under Old Business Zegiel made a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-08 authorizing the Sale and Conveyance of Real Estate of 102 School Street a CDBG lot to Kevin and Risha Murray. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. 2 After discussion Fortney made a motion to table agenda item Land Lease request for 204 Railroad Street until the trees can be looked at. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Board authorized to start the FEMA approval process for this lease. Fortney made a motion to approve operator’s licenses to Cindy McCullick and Jamie McBride. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to approve Temporary Class “B” license for Crawford County Fair at 17725 State Highway 131 on August 22nd through August 26th, 2018. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. A complaint has been received regarding unlicensed vehicles within the village. Title 10 Chapter 5 Abandoned and Junked Vehicles Ordinance was provided for the board to review and discuss next month. Heisz discussed that 212 Main Street is in need of repairs – side door, door threshold and front entrance concrete. Pettit made a motion to begin the process to ask the Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit on State Highway 131 for the safety of pedestrians. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to add Cheryl Klekamp to the Royal Bank checking accounts as a signer. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Regulation of Length of Lawn, Grasses, and Weeds were discussed. Fortney has concerns regarding the village mowing a 66’ easement next to the cemetery. After discussed agreed someone is to talk with Mark Carter or send a letter explaining that Karen Smith is no longer taking care of easement. There was also discussion of regulating length in an agricultural location. Agenda item to be on again next month. Fortney reported that a new mosquito fogging spray is available that uses natural ingredients. More information is to be gathered and discussed on next agenda. Information was received regarding how the village can begin the process of participating in the Community Rating System for reduced flood insurance rates. Due to possible attendance issues the next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Closed session did not take place. Fortney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk Approved 8-13-18