8-1-16_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, August 1, 2016, which began at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. President Pro Tem Aaron Fortney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Aaron Fortney, John Johnson, Paul J. Lomas, Jr., Kimberly Pettit, and Albert Zegiel were present. Harry Heisz was absent. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. Johnson made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes for July 11, 2016. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Lomas made a motion to approve all of the regular monthly bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. Under citizens and delegations Joann Gonas announce that the annual fundraiser for the 212 Main Street building will take place on August 21st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tarasa Lown of the North Crawford School announced that the North Crawford Booster Club will host a Color Run/Walk on September 11th 3:00 p.m. at school. Brandon Munson was present and announced that he is North Crawford’s new superintendent and is looking forward to working with the community. Under Administrative Reports Brad Niemcek explained that the Community Room is being used more often this summer and is encouraging a marketing plan for weddings and events. Also looking on having someone inspect the air handler in the kitchen. Saturday August 13th the trail committee will be holding a karaoke fundraising night at J&J’s on Main and will also be holding some kind of event at Apple Festival. The Gays Mills Economic Development Association has accepted Showen’s bid for trail grading and paving. GMEDA also purchased an extra insurance liability policy for adjacent property owners along the trail. Pettit approved Rachel Jovi as a Chief Election Inspector with a term of August 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. Zegiel made a motion to keep the office Canon copier with a $60 month maintenance contract with Tri- State Business Machines. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Lomas made a motion to schedule a budget meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Harry Heisz arrived at 6:21 p.m. 2 Johnson made a motion to approve operator license applications for Carolyn Swiggum, Breanne Boone and Cindy McCullick. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. Under correspondence the board received more information on a Selective Service Officer opening. Lomas would like closed session on the Aug. 22nd meeting to discuss personnel issues. Heisz would like to discuss the 2017 Urban Forestry application on Aug. 22nd. Due to the first Monday of September being Labor Day the next board meeting will be scheduled on September 12th at 6:00 p.m. Miriam Simons, Swimming Pool Manager updated the board that the pool is holding the 3rd session of swimming lessons and that the pool is scheduled to close on the 27th of August. New equipment was shown that was purchased with the grant funds received from Crawford County Community Fund. Pettit made a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wi. State Stat. 19.85(c) and 19.85(1)(f) for the purpose of swimming pool personnel questions and manager hours. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. Heisz made a motion to reconvene into open session. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. Lomas made a motion to adjourn at 7:24 p.m. Seconded by Heisz. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED 9-12-16