Minutes

VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEE BUDGET AND VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2024 Village president Dennis Riechert opened the Village Board meeting at 6:02 P.M Roll call: Dennis, Jerry, Matt, Adam. Dan was absent Poem by John Graber – no poem Wisconsin Mississippi River Highway Commission presentation- Leanna Kavanaugh local representative, Sherry Quamme Mississippi Bike trail representative, Francis Schelfhout DOT representative spoke to the board about the Mississippi River Bike Trail ( MRT) that would go through the VOS on highway 35. DOT would be responsible for the signs. A resolution was presented to the board members for s MRT. After discussion of the MRT, and no extra cost for the VOS to have the MRT. Matt made a motion to sign the resolution to support the designation of the MRT within the limits of the Village of Stockholm. Seconded by Adam motion carried. Zoning/Planning Report- No Report Clerk’s Report: The minutes were emailed and posted. Correction spelling of Dennis’s last name Jerry made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Matt motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: November Financials- On January 1,2025 Nancy will take over for treasurer’s position from Cindy. Nancy will become clerk/treasurer for the VOS. The treasurer’s report was reviewed by the board. Jerry made a motion to approve the report seconded by Matt motion carried. Park Committee Report: no report Cemetery Report- no report Citizen concerns: Lavender Bluff Farm spoke to the board about the new liquor will take law effect January 2026, and if a conditional use permit is required. This matter will be on next month’s agenda. VOS Board Comments: Paul and Julie will be working on the shades for the village hall soon. Business: 1. Update of Village financials- Bauman Associates are continuing working on the financial records. 2. Scott Zerby Conditional Use Permit updates- Scott Zerby was present and his lawyer by zoom. Josh from cedar corp. was also on zoom. Moving forward a conditional use permit: Josh and the VOS board would need: site plans, parking area and driveway plans, an engineer to review plans. setback lines. Next month’s agenda item. 3.Cedar Corp-Fee Schedule and update ordinances- no updates 4. Cutting down Ash Tree in park 12-14-2024 -Volunteers are needed for cleanup. Dan and Kota Tree Service are donating the time and equipment. 5. Clarification on Firehouse- Lund Fire would like first chance to buy. 6.Blue Bike program-Colleen would like to be involved with the program. 7.Review the Work Order for Chris Hines Contracting regarding the snow removal for the Village. Matt made a motion to sign the contract for Chris seconded by Jerry motion carried 8.Next Meeting Date January 14th Caucus @ 5:30 with regular meeting @ 6:00 Pm 9.Adjourn meeting Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Matt motion carried at 8:05 Nancy Wolfe Clerk/Treasurer Website: villageofstockholm.com