6-1-15_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, June 1, 2015, which began at 6:04 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Harry Heisz, John Johnson, Albert Zegiel, Kimberly Pettit, and Paul J. Lomas, Jr. Aaron Fortney and Steven Welter were absent. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. In discussion of the board meeting minutes Johnson question the legality of the special board meeting held on May 20th; the Village Attorney will be contacted regarding this issue. Zegiel made a motion to approve the minutes of the board meeting held on May 4, 2015 and the Board of Review minutes held on May 11, 2015. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. Pettit made a motion to approve all of the regular monthly bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Under citizens and delegations Tarasa Lown of the North Crawford School was present and announced that she will be attending community meetings to gather information and participate on behalf of the school district. Harry Heisz thanked all the volunteers who help in painting and trimming the 212 Main Street building. Steven Welter arrived at 6:10 p.m. Under Administrative reports Sharon Murphy reported for the Kickapoo Stump Dodger Trail Committee: committee officers have been assigned as well as five working sub-committees - Fundraising, Mapping, Landowner Communications, Budget, and Volunteer Coordination. Sharon invited anyone interested in the trail to attend and participate. Sharon Murphy also reported for the Kickapoo Culinary Center: the kitchen has been busy with over 100 hours of use in May as well as the Community Room with graduations and fundraisers. Nothing new to report on the room improvements. Miriam Simons, Swimming Pool Manager, recommended that an additional lifeguard and bathhouse attendant be hired. Simons announced that she is working with village staff on maintenance and repairs to the swimming pool. Following some discussion the board agreed that Miriam can appoint a current employee to the Head Lifeguard position as well as work with board member Steven Welter on small items and issues that need to be taken care of before the next board meeting. Johnson made a motion to hire Colter Doree as a lifeguard and Caitlin Chapmans as a bathhouse attendant. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. 2 Heisz announced that three contractors were contacted regarding curb and gutter work on Main Street and that only one bid was received. Lomas made a motion to seek additional bids. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. A letter from the Department of Natural Resources was put in the board’s packet explaining that the village ordinances will need to be revised with the new floodplain maps. At this time Village Attorney Eileen Brownlee is reviewing the material. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-03 on a line of credit for street repairs of up to $120,000. Seconded by Zegiel. Motion carried. Johnson made a motion to approve the yearly renewals: - Approve Cigarette License Apps for Halver’s Town Tap, LLC, J & J on Main, LLC and The Marketplace Group, LLC - Approve Machine License Application for Halver’s Town Tap LLC and J & J on Main LLC - Annual Alcohol Beverage License Applications: The Marketplace Group, LLC, Marcia Swiggum, Class “A” Beer and Liquor ,180 Misty Valley Ave; Kickapoo Exchange Natural Foods Co-op, Mary Denise Benoit, Class “A” Beer and Liquor, 209 Main Street; Sharon’s Red Apple Inn, Sharon Chellevold, Class “B” Beer and Liquor, 317 Main Street; Halver’s Town Tap, LLC, Donald T. Halverson, Class “B” Beer and Liquor, 315 Main Street; J & J on Main LLC, Justina LaLande, Class “B” Beer and Liquor, 312 Main Street - Operator’s License Applications: Hazel Alvarado, Carolyn Swiggum, Justina LaLande, John LaLande, Hillary Loomis, Kimberly Wiegel, Rebecca McCullick, Rebecca Salmon, Jeff Welsh, Jamie McBride, Sarah Hanson, Douglas Abbey, Ron McCormick, Laura Halverson, Stephanie Larson, Penelope Tainter, Ed Block, Russell Gilbert, Donald Lampert, Gereon Welhouse, Mary Denise Benoit, Dave Hackett, Christopher Skaaland, Robert Van Hoesen, Donald Stirling, Cynthia Kohles, Jordon Bekkum, Tyler Patzner, Melissa Jerrett, Marcia Swiggum, Morgan Wittkowkse, Abby Olson, Sherri Olson, Kayla Schmit, Dana George, Steve George Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. The board received a copy of the letter from the Department of Natural Resources approving the extension of the Kickapoo Stump Dodger Trail Grant. Lomas made a motion to approve the next Board Meeting to be scheduled for Monday, July 6th at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Pettit. Motion carried. Fire Chief Earl Winsor brought the newly restored 1929 Fire Truck to be viewed by the board members. Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Lomas. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Village Clerk APPROVED 7-6-15