Town Board — Minutes

Blooming Grove Town Board Meeting Minutes for February 26, 2025 Chair Bristol called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Other Town Board members in attendance were Supervisor Woznick, Supervisor Teuscher, Supervisor Young, and Supervisor Schroeder. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Wright and Deborah Sellers. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present. Chair Bristol confirmed proper proof of posting with the Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator. 2a. Temporary Retail Malt Beverage License for Harley-Davidson of Madison for Beers and Gear Event on March 15, 2025 from 11:00 AM Until 3:00 PM to be Held Inside of the Harley Davidson Dealership, 6200 Millpond Road: Wright introduced the applications he received on February 14, 2025. He noted that the forms were redesigned in January of this year. The applications are complete and the fee paid in full. Supervisor Young reported that there have been no issues with this organization’s licensed events in the past. Supervisor Teuscher moved to approve the Class “B” Temporary Malt Beverage license for the applicant’s event to be held on March 15, 2025 within the Harley Davidson dealership; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 5-0. 2b. Discuss and Possibly Approve for Accurate Appraisal to Hold Open Book on May 15, 2025 and to Hold the Town of Blooming Grove Board of Review on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM – C/T/A Wright reported that he spoke with Kyle Kabe, Account Manager with Accurate Appraisal by phone to discuss possible dates for Open Book and Board of Review (BOR). Increasingly, Open Book, an opportunity for the public to review the assessment roll or ask questions of the assessor, is taking place virtually by phone or online. Accurate has yet to assign an assessor for the Town of Blooming Grove. Chair Bristol noted that supervisors Young and Schroeder completed training in 2024. Supervisors Woznick and Teuscher were encouraged to take training this year prior to the proposed BOR date of June 4, 2025. Chair Bristol moved to approve the Open Book and Board of Review dates, as proposed; 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 5-0. Without objection, C/T/A Wright will confirm the dates with Kyle Kabe. 3a. Minutes of February 12, 2025 Town Board Meeting: Supervisor Young moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2025 Town Board meeting, as corrected; 2nd by Supervisor Teuscher. Motion carried 3-0 with two abstentions. 3b. Approval of Vouchers: Supervisor Schroeder made a motion to approve vouchers, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Montion carried 5-0. 4. Public Comment: Deborah Sellers encouraged item donations for a garage sale fundraiser for the benefit of Historic Nathaniel Dean House. The sale will run from April 24-26, 2025 from 9:00 AM until Noon each day. C/T/A Wright provided a brief update regarding fourth quarter collections of room tax for 2024. 5. Adjournment: Chair Bristol moved to adjourn the meeting; 2nd by Supervisor Teuscher. Motion carried 5-0 at 5:40 PM. Minutes written and submitted by John Wright Town Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Approved: March 12, 2025