February Board Minutes

VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday 2/8/22 5:30pm APPROVED MINUTES The Caucus was called to order by President Josh Stolzenburg. Present at the meeting were: President Josh Stolzenburg, Trustee Mark Brueggeman, Trustee Walter Leppen and Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz. Citizens present: Mark Pearson, Karla Leppen, Rubina Martini, Jim Walker, MaryAnn Walker, Tarion O’Carroll Meeting was called to order. M/S, Bruggeman/Leppen move to approve the January Board minutes, all in favor, motion carried. Treasurer’s report submitted by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz. M/S, Leppen/Brueggeman, move to pay the bills as presented by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz, all in favor, motion carried. Correspondence was reviewed. Public Questions and Comments: Amended Park Comprehensive Plan – Rubina M presented the new Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan developed by the Park Commission. The plan was updated based on community feedback and recent feedback sessions on the future of the Nelsonville Parks. Approval of the plan will allow for its use in future grant applications. The plan includes a number of items that may be “wish list items” that may, ultimately, not be pursued but have been discussed as possible projects, including addition features at Lake Elaine and sledding hill. M/S Brueggeman/Leppen to approve the Nelsonville Outdoor Comprehensive Plan as amended from the 2020-2024 Portage County Outdoor Comprehensive Plan. Closure of First Street for Rising Star Mill Event – MaryAnn W presented plans to hold 2022 Nelsonville Art Show at the Rising Star Mill. In order to limit the number of vendors that are able to be inside of the Rising Star Mill the Rising Star Committee has requested the closure and use of First Street (Between Highway SS and Highway Q) from 4pm on May 27th until 5 pm on May 29th. M/S Leppen/Brueggeman to grant permission for First Street, from Highway SS to High Q to be closed from 4pm on May 27th until 5pm on May 29th for use by the Rising Star Mill. Stolzenburg presented preliminary Village Hall plans as presented by Sobek Architects. Additional design work will be sought in preparation of initial RFP. Current well would need to be inspected to determine if it would need to be replaced. He hopes to have additional draft language for the RFP for the Board to review by the March meeting. Humane Society Inquiry – Board requested an estimate on how much it would cost the village to join the Portage Animal Control Group. Rezoning of 2917 Highway Q – Leppen explained that surrounding properties be notified and a public hearing needs to be scheduled. Board recommended that a renovation plan, including septic study, be presented for review so that effected residents can be notified prior to rezoning decision VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday 2/8/22 5:30pm Updates GCAC – No updates Groundwater – Tor Anderson has been reappointed chair of the committee. Members of the committee attended the LawCon meeting. They continue to develop educational materials on how to understand water testing information. Park Commission – See Above Fire Commission – No Updates Planning Commission – No Updates Adjourned 7:10pm