June 3, 2024

Call to order at 7:00 pm by Cheryl Liebenstein, Village clerk.

The meeting was then turned over to Tim Martens.

Members answering roll call, Angie Niehaus, Dean Wright, Mike Tichler, Tim Martens, Jamie Melville, and Cheryl Liebenstein.

The minutes from the May meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent, by Dean. Second by Angie. Motion Carried.

Mike made a motion to pay all bills as presented, Motion second by Angie.  Motion carried.

Dean made a motion to approve the treasurer report as presented. Second by Angie. Motion carried.

No transfer of funds needed.

Maintenance Report

The well house on Devore St is now operational. The planters are up on the downtown light poles. Rob noted that he is almost finished with the yearly Consumer Confidence Report. 

The Clean-up Day went well, and we filled 6 dumpsters.

Rob will be on vacation June 9th through the 15th.  Mike will help to keep the summer help on task.

Visitor

Jeff Johnson was present representing the Boulevard Bash.  The Bash will be held August 24th with this being our eleventh year. Year to date, the Bash has donated $142,000.00 to charities, with most of the money staying in the Pearl City community.

Jeff is requesting permission to have a beer garden again this year, to run from 10 am to 11:59 pm. He would also like permission to use the adjoining property for extra parking and kids’ activities.

There will also be a parade at 11 am and will be using the same route as last year.

Dean made a motion to approve the Beer Garden and give permission for the use of the adjoining property.  Motion second by Angie.  Motion carried.

 FINANCE/TIF FINANCE

Tim and Jamie have completed the Appropriations for 2025.  Jamie also had the auditor look it over with no issues found.   Board members reviewed the Appropriations.  Tim made a motion to approve the 2025 Appropriations as presented to the board.  Motion second by Mike. Roll call vote as follows: Angie-yes, Mike-yes, Dean-yes and Tim-yes.  Let the record show 4-yes, 0-no and 2-absent.

WATER/SEWER

Mike reported there are about five late notices yet and three of these will be shut off for non-payment.

Rob will be getting the mapping equipment from WaterRun LLC the week of 24th.

He will then begin to map all our water shutoffs, hydrants etc. Rob will complete the initial paperwork for WaterRun LLC and President Mat will check in with them when he is back from vacation.

Future projects for water and sewer will need to include water lines on LuMar and BradMar streets.

STREETS/ALLEYS/LIGHTS/SIDEWALK

Dean presented to the board the bids for this year’s street maintenance.  We had three bids ranging from $71,256.00 to $89,197.00.  Fehr Graham recommended that we go with the low bid from Helm Civil. Dean made a motion to approve the bid from Helm Civil for the street maintenance at $71,256.00.  Motion second by Tim.  Motion carried.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

Weeds have been sprayed and Rob is working on the walking paths at Mill Pond.

CEMETERY

No report

POLICE

Fred informed the board that they had 81 hours worked in May. Everything is in for the new squad and the new laptop has been ordered. Fred is now waiting on the installer of the equipment. They are backed up and it could be another month or more.

Fred also noted that the village is having issues with loose/running dogs. He is requesting that the officers be notified of loose dogs so they can contact the owners. We will post a notice regarding the dog ordinance.

LIQUOR

No report

Old Business

New Business

There will be no change in the July meeting date.

Motion to adjourn at 7:20 by Dean. Second by Tim. Motion carried.

Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk