4-3-17_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, April 3, 2017, which began at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Aaron Fortney, Harry Heisz, John Johnson, Paul J. Lomas, Jr., and Kimberly Pettit were present. Albert Zegiel was absent. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. Under citizens and delegations Tarasa Lown of the North Crawford School handed out Spring It On event information which will be held on April 29th starting at 9:00 am. This event will also have a falconer presentation. Albert Zegiel present at 6:02 p.m. After discussion Fortney made a motion to approve terrace tree plantings at 118 North Rebecca Street and 422 Orin Street. Seconded by Zegiel. Lomas opposed. Motion carried. Brad Niemcek, co-chair of the Trail Committee reported 13 people work on March 18th and another work day is scheduled for the trail on April 29th at 1:30 p.m. A Karaoke night is scheduled at J & J’s on April 22nd. The board discussed the Trail Committee’s request to move the Mercantile benches and agreed to have the committee check with the school shop classes to see if benches could be built. After discussion Zegiel made a motion to approve the curb cut and cross-walk painting on Main Street (Lion’s Park to Robb Park) and cross-walk painting at Rebecca Street/Main Street contingent upon state approval. Seconded by Fortney. Johnson and Lomas opposed. A roll call vote was taken: Zegiel, Pettit, and Fortney voted Yes. Johnson and Lomas voted No. Motion carried. The trail committee is requesting a line of credit of $45,000 to complete the trail project by October. The committee agreed that the interest would be paid by the committee and that the reimbursement from the Department of Natural Resources would be used to pay back the line of credit. After discussion Fortney made a motion to start the process of approving the $45,000 Line of Credit for the trail project. Seconded by Zegiel. Johnson and Lomas opposed. A roll call vote was taken: Zegiel, Pettit, and Fortney voted Yes. Johnson and Lomas voted No. Motion carried. Brad Niemcek reported that this kitchen is now the only shared multi-use kitchen incubator in southwest Wisconsin. Brad Niemcek requested that the village host a Crawford County Economic Development Corp. meeting in Gays Mills and to have board member participate in sharing concerns/information with the group. The board agreed that this was a good idea and that Brad will notify the office on potential meeting dates. The board discussed parks and Mercantile issues with the Director of Public Works Jim Chellevold. Fortney made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes for March 6, 2017. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. 2 Lomas made a motion to approve all of the regular monthly bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Under old business the board discussed that they did not receive an official notice from the Department of Transportation regarding the original request for an AVT/UTV route on State Highway 171 and State Highway 131. From the Crawford County Ridge Runner Group it was suggested to shorten the route request to get the AVT/UTV’s across the bridge. After discussion Fortney made a motion to request an ATV/UTV route of 470 feet from West River Road onto State Highway 171 to School Street and an ATV/UTV route of 1,784 feet from West Point Road onto State Highway 171 to School Street. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. No action was taken; board discussed Village ordinances regarding chickens, disconnection water procedures, sewer rates and users. A written update was given by Crisse Reynolds the Crawford County Humane Officer. The board discussed having her set out the live traps again. Fortney made a motion to approve temporary Class “B” license application for Gays Mills Sportsmen Club at the Community Commerce Center on May 6, 2017; to approve a temporary Class “B” license application for McCormick- Rose Legion at the Kickapoo Stump Dodger Campground on June 30, 2017 through July 2, 2017; to approve a temporary Class “B” license application for the Kickapoo Cultural Exchange at 209 Main Street on May 13, 2017; to approve Operator’s license applications for Kile Martz and Jeremy Fradette. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. Under correspondences the board received notices that the Village Spring Clean-up is scheduled for April 22nd, the Open Book is scheduled for May 1st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the Board of Review is scheduled for May 8th beginning at 2:00 p.m. Lomas made a motion to schedule the next board meeting for Monday May 1st at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. At 7:21 p.m. Fortney made a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. State Stat. 19.85 (1)(c) for the purpose of reviewing Swimming Pool Applicants. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. At 7:34 p.m. Lomas made a motion to reconvene into open session to act on any decisions made during closed session. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to hire Lifeguards - Kenny Spencer, Riley Chellevold, Brennah Ghormley, Brianna Mack, Chandler Martin, Bernadette O’Brien, Norah O’Brien and returning Bathhouse Attendant Jasmine File. Seconded by Zegiel. A roll call vote was taken: Zegiel, Pettit, Johnson, Fortney and Lomas voted Yes. Motion carried. The board will discuss with the Swimming Pool Manager, Jared Smith on how many employees are needed for Lifeguards and Bathhouse before additional hires take place. Jim Lomas was thanked for his service as trustee. Fortney made a motion to adjourn at 7:39 p.m. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED 5-1-17