October Board Minutes

VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday 10.11.22 6pm APPROVED MINUTES 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: Mark Pearson, Jesse Milanowski, Andrew Gburek, Patty Gburek, Roy Wierzba, Judah Haas, Cheryl Hucke Meeting was called to order. M/S, Bruggeman/Leppen move to approve the September 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 Discussion Items: M/S Stolzenburg/Brueggeman To make a binding offer to purchase the property at 9504 County Rd. SS in Nelsonville with contingencies including a new septic, a building inspection that yields acceptable results , including water test. To authorize the payment of $500 for earnest money to accompany the offer to come out of the Village Hall reserve fund. • Leppen – Expressed concern regarding the timing and impact on property taxes if the Village moved forward with this plan. He suggested that the board explore options for a smaller renovation or purchase before making a final decision. • Stolzenburg - Spoke on the ongoing delay in making a decision on the Village Hall despite the consensus by the board members and residents that improved village facilities are needed. • Bruggeman – Indicated that he appreciated the concerns about raising taxes, but was concerned that, faced with a difficult decision, the board was moving towards inaction. Motion Withdrawn by Stolzenburg. Board discussed options for a referendum in Spring 2023 with options related to a simple renovation or larger renovation project. Voting Equipment Upgrade – M/S Brueggeman/Leppen – to accept the ExpressVote from Portage County pending approval from County Board, all in favor, motioned carried M/S Leppen/Brueggeman – To approve Portage County Tax Collection Agreement, all in favor, motion carried. Information – 1. GCAC Update – 2. Groundwater Committee – Leppen presented information on the State Clean Water Program to help residents with well replacement program based on water testing. 3. Park Committee – 4. Fire Commission – No update 5. Planning Committee – No updates. Adjourned 7:23pm.