January Board Minutes

UNAPPROVED MINUTES The meeting 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: Elaine Anderson, Gary Anderson, Judah Haas, Layne Cozzolino, Robert Conachen, David Osterbrink, Lisa Anderson, Caitlyn Brillowski, Jordan Brillowski, Becci Roberts, Robert Baily Jenny Predioux, Katy Baily, James Walker, MaryAnn Walker, Jay Gordon, Dave Waller, Rubina Martini, Mark Pearson, Meeting was called to order. M/S, Brueggeman,/Leppen move to approve the December 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 Statements – Jery Dunn’s statement on the current village hall options being explored by the Village Hall Committee was read into the minutes. David Osterbrink – Asked the board for clarification on what options were explored by the Village Hall Committee that were not presented in the survey. Stolzenburg – Committee looked at the building currently owned by the village and the park location. The committee also looked at the option of building next to the post office presented by Jery Dunn, but they determined that this was not an appropriate option. Discussion/Action – ATV Ordinance Stolzenburg explained that the County has passed an ordinance allowing ATV/UTV usage on County roads which allows the village to connect the village roads that have been separated by the County Highways. Leppen explained that the surrounding communities have passed ordinances allowing ATV/UTV usage and, with the County opening up the roads to ATV/UTV, this would connect the village to the local communitiesand for usage within the village limits. The village would be required to post signs designating ATV usage at three locations. Local ATV/UTV enthusiasts have agreed to cover the cost of the signs. Leppen reviewed the current state regulations governing the use of ATV/UTVs. Individuals under 18 would have to take a course and receive a certification and operators must be over 14. M/S Leppen/Bruggeman – Move to adopt Ordinance #2021-01-12 – An Ordinance Designating All-Terrain Vehicle Routes and Regulating the Operation of All Terrain Vehicles. All in Favor, Motion passed. Fire Tender Loan update – Stolzenburg will be discussing securing the loan with IBoA. It will be a 10 year loan. GCAC – Updated was sent out by Tarion O’Carroll. They have not met for several months. Water – Did not meet in December. Park – Did not meet. Village Hall – Waiting for the close of the survey and results. Will say that Friday is the the last date to receive the survery results. Fire – No updates Plan – No updates. Future Agenda Items – Adjourned 6:51 pm