March 6, 2017
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Bob Asche, Mat Diehl, Will Backus, Dave Dixon, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the February meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Dave. Second by Bob. Motion Carried.
The Committee made a motion to pay all bills as presented with changes. Second by Will. Motion carried.
Mat made a motion to approve the treasurer report as presented. Second by Bob. Motion carried.
Mat made a motion made to transfer $5,000 from Sales Tax account to the General fund. Motion second by Dave. Motion carried.
Financial Report
Mat reminded the board members that he will be working on the Appropriations and that members should let him know of any projects or increased bills with their committee.
Maintenance Report
See attached report
Visitors
PC Library board was present to inform us of the property at 229 S. Main, which the library owns, will no longer be rented out. The library board is taking the property off the tax roll. They intend to take the house down and possibly use the lot for parking so that patrons of the library do not have to park on the street. The board inquired if there would be any TIF funds available to help with demolition and improvements to the lot. The library board was asked to fill out TIF paperwork and bring to the village board so that we can submit it to the TIF lawyer. Tom Jacobs, TIF lawyer, will determine what are eligible expenses for payment. The village will waive the demolition fee.
Owners of Slurp and Burp and Rt 73 Brew N Chew were present to request a special liquor license for the Fireman’s Dance to be held April 29th. Bob made a motion to approve a special liquor license for Rt. 73 Brew N Chew for the annual Fireman’s Dance on April 29th.
Fehr Graham and Bob met regarding the Sidewalk program. Easements for the sidewalks have been delivered to property owners affected by this project. Fehr Graham is looking to let bids in April. They did have to cut a portion of the plan which involved installing sidewalks on W South St to the Park Building.
Buy-Out Project: Brian Stewart is telling us the project is still on when the budget is passed. The board is concerned with the November 20, 2017 end date for the funding. President Knoup will contact Ron or Paul to see about getting extensions.
STREETS AND ALLEYS
No report
WATER & SEWER
No report
CEMETERY
Plot mapping is continuing. Will would like to start photographing and catalog all the headstones.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Bob reported that Friends of Mill Pond have been mowing at the pond. This was not authorized and is a liability to the village. Bob and Will will attend their next meeting to advise the group that they cannot do unauthorized activities at the pond. (mowing, planting, etc.)
Rob will advertise at the school for summer help. We will rehire Cody Sturtevant at $10.25/hr. and one more high school person at $10.00/hr.
Rob will be taking down the clock on Main St to look at it and try to make it operational again.
Rob and President Knoup will be gone June 16th thru 26th. Rob will have a licensed area city operator help with water readings and any problems that may arise while he is on vacation.
Police
No report
Liquor
No report
Old Business
President Knoup reported that Harry Bowen has not brought any plans to the board for Gaming at BoCo. Harry would have to look at getting a different liquor license before he could have games installed.
The Travel Expense Ordinance is under review by Will.
New Business
Jamie will E-Mail the TIF forms to the library so that they will know what to look for in eligible expenses for reimbursement. Jamie will also contact Tom Jacobs office regarding the TIF application for Kempel-Urish Construction.
Motion to adjourn at 8:20 by Bob
Second by Will. Motion carried
Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk