April Board Minutes

VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Via Go to Meeting Thursday April 16th 5:30 pm UNAPPROVED MINUTES The meeting was called to order by President Josh Stolzenburg. Present at the meeting were: President Josh Stolzenburg, Trustee Mark Brueggeman, Trustee Rubina Martini and Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz, Trustee Walter Leppen Citizens present: Robert Bailey, Katy Bailey, Mark Pearson, Caitlyn Brillowski, Jordan Brillowski Meeting was called to order. Minutes for March 10th BOT meeting were presented by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz. M/S, Brueggeman/Martini, move to approve the March 10thth Minutes, all in favor, motion carried. Stolzenberg welcomed Leppen to the board and thanked Martini for serving on the board. Stolzenberg thanked the election workers for working at the April 7th election. Elections works at the polls were Amy Hussen, Katy Bailey, Robert Bailey, Layne Cozzolina, Josh Stolzenberg and Adrienne of the National Guard. Stolzenberg also thanked Sirent Shrub Co., Ruby Coffee, Alchemy Concrete and Judah’s Studio for allowing the village to use their buildings for the election. Leppen was sworn in as a Village Trustee. He will serve a two-year term ending in April 2022. Treasurer’s report submitted by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz. M/S, Leppen/Stolzenberg, move to pay the bills as presented by Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Bootz, all in favor, motion carried. Correspondence was reviewed. M/S Stolzenberg/Brueggeman – Agree to continue with Spectrum Insurance Group for 2021 insurance coverage Public Statements – Pearson – Expressed concern about the two young men riding lawn mowers around the village. Need to have slow moving vehicle signs or not be on public roads. Board discussed Village Survey Results. Stolzenberg explained that the planning commission plans on posting the survey results on the Village Website with a qualifying letter. Brueggeman asked for clarification on some of the wording on the letter. Leppen indicated that he disagreed with the wording in the conclusion of the letter. Stolzenberg explained that the conclusion was written to advise the board that the survey results should not be used to make decisions, due to issues with how the survey was conducted and potentially compromised data. Leppen expressed agreement with releasing the survey via the village website (villageofnelsonville.com). Bootz asked for a plan for releasing the survey and it was agreed that the Planning Commission would meet the following week and would finalize the survey and letter. It would then be posted at villageofnelsonville.com at that time. The Park Commission has requested funds to build a raised-bed garden in the village park. Martini indicated that the plan may have been cancelled or put on hold following discussions at the most recent Parks meeting. Leppen asked about the size of the garden and offered information from another community regarding their garden arrangements. There was also a question regarding whether there would be a cost to individuals using VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Via Go to Meeting Thursday April 16th 5:30 pm the plots. Leppen also questioned the use of grow lights in the garden. Martini explained that the Park Commission had decided to hold off on the community gardens until the issue with the village hall and possible location was decided. Stolzenberg tabled the discussion until the Park Commissions could clarify their intensions. GCAC Update – No Meeting Water Commission – No Meeting Park Commission – Robert Bailey has put new signs in the Sanctuary that look very nice. There will be some work on the trail to widen the walk and to clean up the trail. They discussed the possibility of the Village Hall going where the village park currently is. Plan Commission – Meeting scheduled for April 21st. Fire Commission – No updates. 6:20pm, Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted by: Daniel Bootz, Clerk/Treasurer