board_meeting_minutes_october_6_2022.pdf

Village of Siren is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 VILLAGE OF SIREN VILLAGE BOARD MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 6, 2022 SIREN VILLAGE HALL MINUTES The Regular Village Board meeting held on October 6, 2022, was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Village President Dave Alden. Members Present: Dave Alden, Rick Engstrom, Janet Hunter, Steve Young Members Absent: Rudy Mothes, Jim Pearson, Sara Reimann-Hill Others Present: Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer; Eric Barclay, MSA; Greg Marsten, Burnett County Sentinel; Jim Jaskolka, Public Works Director; Trevor Thiex, Siren Police Chief; Sarah Radomsky, Inter County Leader; John Lee; Edwin Johnson President Alden called for Public Comments. John Lee inquired if the Village had any plans on doing any work on Tower Road. The topic will be put on the Streets & Utilities Committee agenda for further discussion. Eric Barclay is working with Haas on getting the repairs scheduled on Landquist Street that are needed. The grass is starting to come in at the Industrial Park. A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Rick Engstrom to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Rick Engstrom and seconded by Steve Young to approve the following minutes: • Regular Village Board meeting of September 8, 2022 • Public Safety Committee meeting of September 21, 2022 • Streets & Utilities Committee meeting of September 21, 2022 • Buildings, Grounds & Parks Committee meeting of September 22, 2022 • Personnel & Finance Committee meeting of September 28, 2022 Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Rick Engstrom and seconded by Steve Young to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $76,620.16 general vouchers and checks cut since the last regularly scheduled board meeting in the amount of $37,624.50 for a grand total of $114,244.66. The equipment from Federal Signal has been paid for the emergency siren repairs. The siren will get installed after the equipment is received. Motion carried without negative vote. President Alden gave the President’s Report. Public Works Director Jaskolka has informed President Alden that there is a manhole that is sinking on Elizabeth Street that will need to be repaired. He will be looking into this situation and the Streets & Utilities Committee will meet to discuss the issue. Clerk/Treasurer Peterson had nothing for the Clerk’s Report. Chief Thiex gave the September Police Report. September DMV totals were $687.50. The Department has had some extra calls this past month with the school opening and having some more involved cases. Officer Pardun’s training is going well. Village of Siren is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 STANDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTS Public Safety Committee A motion was made by Rick Engstrom and seconded by Steve Young to deny the request to allow golf carts on Village Streets. The Village has had a request to allow this based on what is allowed in other communities. Golf carts cannot be licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Natural Resources. Motion carried without negative vote. Personnel & Finance Committee A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Janet Hunter to transfer the Village owned property on Waldora Road to the Dayton Daniels Family with the caveat that they cover all associated fees and include a hold-harmless clause for any future mitigation. The property had been donated by the Daniels Family in 1949 to the Village to be used as a dump site. Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Janet Hunter and seconded by Steve Young to reimburse Betty Renberg $914.97 for tire damage from a manhole cover on State Road 35/70. Motion carried without negative vote. Planning Commission There were some suggested changes at the October 5th Planning Coming meeting so a new site plan has not been submitted. This item will be tabled until the November Board meeting. OLD BUSINESS A motion was made by Janet Hunter and seconded by Steve Young to approve the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. President Alden called for a roll call vote: Alden aye H unter aye Engstrom aye Young aye Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS a. A motion was made by Janet Hunter and seconded by Steve Young to approve the Cigarette/Tobacco License for Imperial Operating WI LLC d/b/a Kings Mart #47 for the period of October 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023. This is the current Siren Marathon store. Motion carried without negative vote. b. A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Rick Engstrom to approve the Class A Beer License for Imperial Operating WI LLC d/b/a Kings Mart #47 for the period of October 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Motion carried without negative vote. c. The Board discussed Burnett County’s request for a member to serve on the County’s Steering Committee for updating the County Comprehensive Plan. A motion was made by Rick Engstrom and seconded by Steve Young to appoint Jim Pearson to this position. Motion carried without negative vote. d. A motion was made by Rick Engstrom and seconded by Steve Young to approve President Alden’s appointment of Todd Highstrom to fill the remaining term on the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission until April 2025. Motion carried without negative vote. The meeting schedule was set as follows: a. Committee of the Whole: October 19th at 10:00 a.m. b. Board of Appeals & Planning Commission: To be set if needed. Village of Siren is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 c. Tourism: October 19th at 9:00 a.m. d. Ball Park Committee: January 9th at 6:00 p.m. A motion was made by Janet Hunter and seconded by Rick Engstrom to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 2:26 p.m. Motion carried without negative vote. Submitted by Ann L Peterson Village Clerk/Treasurer