Minutes

VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEE BUDGET AND VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 8, 2024 Village president Dennis Reichert opened the Budget meeting at 5 P.M Roll call: Dennis, Jerry, Matt, Dan Cindy explained the budget and how she came up with the figures for the 2025 budget. The board members reviewed the budget and changed a few of budget figures. Jerry made a motion to close the budget meeting at 6:00 seconded by matt motion carried. Village president Dennis Reichert opened the Village Board meeting at 6:02 P.M Roll call: Dennis, Jerry, Matt, Dan, Adam Poem by John Graber – Wild Geese was read. Zoning/Planning Report- the board has been working with Cedar Corp. to get things in order. Clerk’s Report: Board review the minutes Jerry made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Dan motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: August Financials- Cindy had bank statements and invoices for the board to review. Matt made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report seconded by Jerry motion carried Park Committee Report: September income $6,660.00 with YTD park income is $25,439.00. Trees were marked, Garbage pick-up is now twice a month, website was updated. They will start asking for volunteers for worker bee on October 19th. There is a photo shoot at the park on October 20th. Future projects- work on the park pavilion. Also, vandals have been scattering nails in the park. Dan made a motion to approve the report seconded by Jerry motion carried. Cemetery Report- Lyn reported to the board that the quick claim deed was wrong. That’s being corrected. Citizen concerns: Craig Wilson spoke to the board about a House on Highway 35 that needs to be demolished. The board condemned the house twice with no action. Mr. Wilson would like the house to be demolished within the next few weeks with contractor Joe Edlin to demolish the house and take the debris to a certified landfill. The board agreed to have the house demolished. Rebecca Pope report political signs maybe on the Village of Stockholm property. VOS Board Comments: Dennis thanked the residents for helping getting things back in order Great job! Business: 1. Update of Village financials- the Audit has started 2. Brandy Blanch presentation, Swift Current/ Pierce Pepin Electric Broadband information- Brandy was present to answer questions about fiberoptics. Installation is free if you sign up before October 31, 2024 with a 6 Month contract. 3. Discuss/action Lund Fire Dept. request for funding of new equipment- Lund fire agreed to three-year commitment of $10,000.00 per year. 4. Scott Zerby Conditional Use Permit updates- Scott Zerby was present with his architect and lawyer. They would like the board to take action on the CUP not just put it on the agenda because MR Zerby inquired about the CUP months if not years ago and nothing been done. Some of the paperwork for the CUP was handed over to Cedar Corp for review. Mr Zerby and his Lawyer agreed to a zoom meeting or conference call with Cedar Corp, Dennis and VOS lawyer within the next few weeks to discuss the CUP to move forward. 5. Zoning updates and discuss – Lavender Farm would like to install 40 solar panels. The County or VOS do not have an ordinance to prevent installation of solar panels. The representatives from the state will look at the site. A citizen has concerns about trees being cut down near the VOS line and bluff zone. Barney’s Point applications for zoning review- The county denies any permit because of the flood plain. 6. Dennis will have a meeting on 10/14/2024 with DOT and Pepin County Highway commissioner about the weight limits on 2nd street bridge. 7. Review and pay bills- invoice were reviewed. Jerry made a motion to pay the bills seconded by Matt motion carried. 8. Next meeting November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM 9. Adjournment Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM seconded by Matt motion carried. Nancy Wolfe Clerk Website: villageofstockholm.com