Minutes

VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEE BUDGET AND VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 12, 2024 Village president Dennis Reichert opened the Village Board meeting at 6:02 P.M Roll call: Dennis, Jerry, Matt, Adam. Dan was absent Poem by John Graber – “Happiest” was read. Zoning/Planning Report- Josh from Cedar Corp. was not present, but he is working on the Fee schedule. The board may have to schedule a special meeting to discuss the fee schedule Clerk’s Report: Board review the minutes Jerry made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Matt motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: September Financials- Cindy had bank statements and invoices for the board to review. Matt made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report seconded by Adam motion carried Park Committee Report: Bid for replacing the Bollards at the park from Pepin County highway dept. was $13,820. The board would like to get other bids. Something to think about in the spring. Cemetery Report- Lyn reported Dennis had signed the quick claim deed. Lyn would like a representative from the Town of Stockholm to be on the Cemetery Committee. Citizen concerns: Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission representative will be at the December meeting. VOS Board Comments: Thank You Dan for moving the picnic Tables and Deb for painting around the windows of the Village Hall. Lund Fire might be interested in owning the building Dennis will continue talks with Lund Fire. Business: 1. Update of Village financials- Bauman Associates is continuing the work with the financial records. Cindy and Nancy have been providing the records 2. Approval of the 2025 budget- The board reviewed the budget Jerry made a motion to approve the 2025 budget seconded by Adam motion carried. 3. Pierce Pepin Electric Broadband information and update- No updates 4. Scott Zerby Conditional Use Permit updates- Scott Zerby and his lawyer had a couple of meetings with Cedar Corp and VOS board members. Cedar Corp is still reviewing the VOS ordinances. 5. Kirmeier- Solar Panels- the VOS board, County and the state have approved the solar panels. 6. Craig Wilson-the house has been demolished 7. Kevin Moore-Barney’s Point request there is nothing the VOS board can do. It’s the State and County ordinance that does not allow building in a flood plain. 8. Cedar Corp-Fee Schedule and update ordinances- have special meetings to review the fee schedule or a public hearing to change ordinances. Cedar Corp will continue with reviewing the ordinances to see what updates are needed. 9. Blue Bike program-Colleen would like to discontinue being in charge of the program. Vos Board needs more information on the program. Where can the bikes be stored, who will work on the bikes, insurance etc. 10. Discuss snow removal from Chris Hines Services-Jim Sterry Snow removal the village needs both Jim to make the first pass and Chris to cleanup. VOS board would like to have them make the judgement call of when we need the snow removal services 11. Load posting for 2nd street bridge update-Still waiting for the State findings. 12. Tod & Dana Wallschlager land transfer update-their attorney has one more detail to complete. 13. Garbage-garbage cans- The Pie Shop should have more garbage cans in the outdoor area. Chris may have to collected garbage more during the busy weekends. 14. Security camera use in park area-Dennis will be looking into different types of cameras and the signs. 15. Review and pay the bills-Jerry made a motion to pay the bills seconded by Matt motion carried. 16. Adjourn meeting Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Matt motion carried at 7:35 Nancy Wolfe Clerk Website: villageofstockholm.com