10-2-17_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, October 2, 2017, which began at 6:06 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Krista Eitsert, Aaron Fortney, Harry Heisz, John Johnson, Kimberly Pettit, and Albert Zegiel. Erin Martin was absent. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. No citizens or delegations took place. The board discussed getting additional quotes for the ball park electrical panels. Johnson asked why village vehicles are sitting out over night when they should be in the garage/shop. Brad Niemcek co-chair of the Stump Dodger Trail Committee reported that fundraising has been exceeded by $5,500. The next work days are October 14th and October 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with lunch provided. The work north of the County lot is almost finished and will be seeded down when complete. Bids will be opened at the next trail meeting for graveling portions of the trail. The signage is almost complete. The board received a list of monthly trail expenses submitted for payment. Brad Niemcek, Kickapoo Culinary Director reported that September has been a busy month for the kitchen with three active clients. The freezer door is scheduled for repair. Niemcek asked the board to consider a three day wedding fee of $500. In discussion the board thought a higher deposit is needed for weddings. Also in discussion Niemcek and the board agreed part of the funds would go back to the village to pay for the extra cleaning before and after weddings. Zegiel made a motion to approve the three day Wedding fee of $500 with a $250 deposit. Seconded by Pettit. Johnson and Eitsert opposed. Motion carried. At the November meeting the Gays Mills Economic Development Association will submit a renewal Kitchen/Community Room 2018 Memo of Understanding. Johnson made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes from September 11, 2017. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to approve all of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Under new business Fortney made a motion to deny an Ordinance to Create Section 2-2-12.5 Relating to Telephone Participation at Board and Committee Meetings. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. 2 Zegiel made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2017-05 to Amend Schedule A Section II of Title 9 Chapter 2 Relating to Sewer Volume Changes in 2018. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. The ordinance changes the sewer volume rate of $4.60 per 1,000 gallons to $6.90 per 1,000 gallons. The board received a draft 2018 General, Water and Sewer Budget for review. Fortney made a motion to table agenda item Employee Health Plan. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to approve operator’s license application for Anita Nelson. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. Under correspondences the board received information on the Crawford County Clean Sweep on October 27, 2017 at the Crawford County Highway Shop from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday November 6th at 6:00 p.m. Fortney made a motion at 6:57 p.m. to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1) (c) for the purpose of Employee Reviews. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Zegiel made a motion to reconvene into open session. Seconded by Fortney. Motion carried. Fortney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED 11/6/17