October Board Minutes

VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Via Zoom Meeting Tuesday 10.13.20 6pm UNAPPROVED MINUTES The meeting was called to order by President Josh Stolzenburg. Present at the meeting were: President Josh, Trustee Mark Brueggeman, Trustee Walter Leppen and Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz, Stolzenburg Citizens present: Gale Gordon, Mark Pearson, Karla Leppen, Jery Dunn, Meeting was called to order. Minutes for the September 8th BOT meeting were presented by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz. M/S, Brueggeman/Leppen, move to approve the September Board Minutes, all in favor, motion carried. Treasurer’s report submitted by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz. M/S, Stolzenburg/Leppen, move to pay the bills as presented by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz, all in favor, motion carried. M/S Brueggeman/Stolzenburg moved to pay the bills. Correspondence was reviewed. Public Statements – Discussion/Action – Previous Business - Welton Drive Brush – Contractor that was previously talked to can not do it this year. Stolzenburg will contact an alternative provider. Looking to cut 6 – 8 feet off of the side of the road and any overhanging limbs less then 16 feet high. - Snow Removal – Glodowski will be proving snow removal again this year at last year prices. - WISLR – Completed Village Hall Flag -Stolzenburg has purchased a new flag and light for the village hall. Once the light is installed the flag will be raised at the village hall. Property Tax Insert Options -Reviewed options for including an insert in the 2021 Property Tax bill. Board decided not to include an insert this year. VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Via Zoom Meeting Tuesday 10.13.20 6pm Budget Hearing Schedule -Budget Workshop scheduled for October 22nd at 6pm. -Public Hearing on Budget on November 10th at 6pm. (Board meeting immediately after). Amhert Tender Purchase - Nelsonville will owe $8291.29 towards the purchase of a new Fire Tender. - Leppen suggested that the Village pay for the cost out of reserve funds rather then take out a loan. - Stolzenburg indicated that, due to low loan rates, that it would make fiscal sense to take out a loan to pay for the costs and preserve the reserve funds for future projects. - Brueggeman agreed that preserving reserve funds would be appropriate as there continue to be unexpected expenses. - Decision was tabled until Budget meeting on the 22nd. Water Committee – Lisa Anderson has stepped down as Water Committee Chair. -Stolzenburg appointed Mark Brueggeman as the new chair. GCAC Update – No updates Water Commission – Committee currently has an empty seat and are looking for a new committee member. They are working on setting their budget request for 2021 and hope to have money for water testing and expert services. Park Commission – No updates. Robert Bailey has been asked to submit a budget for 2021 for Parks. They are possibly asking for up to $5000 from reserve funds for Park improvements. Plan Commission – Hoping to resume meetings in November. Fire Commission – Village Hall Committee – Follow up from Public Meetings. Committee is looking to find a clearer way to determine public opinion on the Village Hall. They are considering options for a focused survey to Village Electors. Options for a referendum are being considered. Waiting for more budget information including adding a septic or holding tank to currently owned buildings. Plans that were submitted by Jery Dunn for a building next to the Post Office are also being reviewed. Future Agenda Items: None at that time. M/S Leppen/Bruggeman , Meeting adjourned 6:50pm. Respectfully submitted by: Daniel Bootz, Clerk/Treasurer VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Via Zoom Meeting Tuesday 10.13.20 6pm