12-05-22_board_minutes

1 THE VILLAGE OF GAYS MILLS The public hearing started at 6:00 p.m. for the Proposed Budgets and Levy. Budgets and Levy packet information was available. It was discussed that the mill rate is lower for this tax roll, but the revaluation has changed the values from the previous year so comparisons are not equal. A new fee has been added onto the tax roll for the recycling fee as Other. The school referendum is not part of this mill rate; the referendum tax will be listed separately on the tax bill. At 6:09 p.m. Murray made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by McCarn. Motion carried. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of Gays Mills held Monday, December 5, 2022, which began at 6:09 p.m. in the Community Commerce Board Room. Village President Harry Heisz called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following present: Ethan Eistert, Harry Heisz, Josh Kasinskas, Larry McCarn, and Kevin Murray. Lee Ruegg was absent. The board received verification that the agenda was posted in accordance with the open meeting law. Under citizens and delegations Fire Chief Earl Winsor, Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Smiley and Treasurer Arthur Winsor were present to update the board on this years fire department activities of replacing the fire stations roof and furnace as well as updating radios. Also purchased an automated external defibrillator for the fire truck. The fire department has also purchased an automated external defibrillator for the Community Commerce Center and will work with Jim Chellevold on installation. Jim Chellevold gave the Public Works report and informed the board they are getting equipment ready for snow removal with repairs to both trucks and snowblower. Chellevold has been gathering quotes on fixing infiltration problems downtown and manhole repairs. Received a quote at $100 per hour for a tractor with an arm mower for West Point Road. The board verbally approved the rental of the tractor and arm mower from Simpsons. Eitsert thanked Chellevold and Robinson for responding to a fire alarm call at the CCC on Thanksgiving Day. Also discussed having the CCC tables and chairs repaired. There was nothing new to report on the Wastewater Treatment Project. There was nothing new to report on the Development Committee. A written report was submitted for the kitchen with three possible new clients, ADRC will be starting in January, a request to fix the sneeze guard on the heat table and repairs to shelving. Jill will be collecting area prices for other kitchens and community room rentals. 2 Murray made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes of November 7, 2022, and November 30, 2022. Seconded by Eitsert. Motion carried. McCarn made a motion to approve payment of the bills as listed in the monthly expense report. Seconded by Murray. Motion carried. McCarn made a motion to adopt Resolution 2022-08 approving the 2023 General Budget at $815,000, the Water Budget at $119,020, the Sewer Budget at $172,420, the levy to be taxed at $171,152.64 with a gross mill rate of .0200143238. Seconded by Murray. Motion carried. The board members received the 2021 Audit Financial Statement. Under correspondences Heisz and McCarn shared the good responses of people who attended the parade and mill lights on December 3rd and would like to thank all that helped. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the board room. Murray made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by McCarn. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dawn R. McCann, Clerk APPROVED 01-09-23