Town Board — Minutes

Blooming Grove Town Board Meeting Minutes for May 27, 2026 Chair Bristol called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Other Town Board members in attendance were Supervisors Young, Teuscher, and Schroeder. Supervisor Woznick announced his planned absence in advance. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator John Wright and Deborah Sellers. Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Wright attested to proper proof of posting. There were no changes to the agenda. 2a. 2026-27 Operator’s Licenses for Jigi Patel: C/T/A reported that he did not receive the application or fee. The item will be deferred to the June 10, 2026 agenda, without objection. 2b. 2026-27 Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License for Comfort Inn and Suites, 3510 Millpond Rd: Wright stated that the paperwork is complete and the fee paid; he recommends approval. Supervisor Teuscher moved to approve the combination Class A Beer/Liquor license for Comfort Inn & Suites for retail sale for consumption off-premises (including rooms); 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2c. Appointment of Liquor License Agent for Comfort Inn: Riten Patel: Wright stated this is a continuation of the incumbent agent approved last year and recommends approval for the coming 2026-2027 cycle. Supervisor Schroeder moved to approve Riten Patel as the liquor license agent for Comfort Inn & Suites from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027; 2 nd by Supervisor Teuscher. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2d. 2026-27 Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License for Kwik Trip, 4112 Milwaukee St: The fee has been paid and the paperwork is complete; the Clerk recommends approval for the renewal. Supervisor Teuscher moved to approve the renewal of the combination Class A beer/liquor license for retail sale for consumption off premises; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2e. Appointment of Liquor License Agent for Kwik Trip: Heather Falkenstein: It was noted that this is a renewal; all paperwork is complete and approval is recommended. Supervisor Young moved to approve the renewal of Heather Falkenstein as the liquor license agent for Kwik Trip #949 on Milwaukee Street; 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2f. 2026-27 Cigarette License for Kwik Trip, 4112 Milwaukee St: Wright stated that he recommends approval as the application is complete and the fee paid. Supervisor Teuscher moved to approve the Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping license for behind counter sales at the Milwaukee Street Kwik Trip; 2 nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2g. 2026-27 Restaurant Permit for Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel, 3510 Millpond Rd: The application is complete and the fee paid. Approval is recommended. Supervisor Young moved to approve a restaurant permit for Comfort Inn and Suites on Millpond Road; 2nd by Chair Bristol. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2h. Insurance renewal: Wright reviewed the differences between the 2026/2027 proposal and the coverage and premiums approved the prior year. Worker’s Comp insurance has been reduced ($408 less), but the coverage for vehicles, contents of buildings, etc. has increased ($864 more). It was noted that a staff member at Stafford Rosenbaum had recommended the optional cyber insurance policy when reviewing this coverage last year; this year’s estimated premium is $664.35. Supervisor Young moved to approve the insurance coverage estimate provided by The Horton Group including the $664.35 cyber insurance coverage option; 2 nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Without objection, Wright was authorized to sign the renewal agreement on behalf of the Town. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2i. Board of Review training: Supervisor Woznick has received the materials, test, and affidavit document. In the event of any complications with the training, Supervisor Young agreed to take the training instead. 2j. Appoint alternate(s) to Board of Review: Wright included the 2009 Town of Blooming Grove Ordinance that outlined the Town Board’s power to appoint alternates. Chair Bristol moved to appoint Dwight Johnson as an alternate member of the Board of Review; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 4-0-0. Wright noted that it requires a quorum for the Board of Review to come to order, two members to hear sworn testimony, and a quorum to make determinations. 3a. Minutes of May 13, 2026: Chair Bristol moved to approve the May 13, 2026 minutes, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 3-0 with Supervisor Young abstaining. 3b. Approval of vouchers: Supervisor Young made a motion to approve the vouchers, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0-0. 4. Public Comments: There were no public comments. 5. Adjournment: Chair Bristol moved to adjourn the meeting; 2nd by Supervisor Teuscher. Motion carried 4-0 at 5:44 PM. Minutes written and submitted by John Wright Town Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Approved: June 10, 2026