November 7, 2011
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Mat Diehl, Rusty Liebenstein, Jim Westaby, Bill Eaton, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville, and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the October meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.
Second by Bill.
Motion Carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented.
Second by Jim.
Motion carried.
Motion was made by the committee to transfer $50,000.00 from Sales tax account to the general account. Motion second by Dave.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Mat.
Second by Jim.
Motion carried.
Financial Report
Visitors
Susan Kurth was present to talk with the board regarding problems she is having with her neighbors. She noted that their fence is on the property line and that the dogs bark non-stop year round. She was very upset stating this has been an ongoing problem since 2008. She noted that last winter the neighbors put a feeder in her trees. She has 3 main complaints, being the fence on the lot line, the dogs and the cats that roam.
The board told Susan that the dogs are covered in the nuisance ordinance and the police may write a ticket if she files the complaint. She was told that the fence on the lot line is a civil matter and it is her responsibility to take this issue to the court system.
The committee assured her that they will speak with the police officers regarding the dog and cat issue and that they will contact her regarding the signing of a complaint.
Maintenance Report
Streets & Alleys
Property owner is requesting to have work done on the sidewalks downtown along the West side of Main Street. Due to the tiered sidewalk and planters the Village will bring in Fehr-Graham to help with changes in the design and to make sure they comply with handi-cap access.
WATER & SEWER
Dave noted that the Health Department has sent a certified letter regarding the open well to both the previous owner and the new owner of the property.
Since the property has been sold on contract both parties are working together to get it sealed. The work will need to be completed by December 1, 2011.
The Village received an update on the income survey being done by Fehr-Graham. 183 surveys have been returned from a total of 333. We will need another 67 returned in order to meet the minimum of 250 surveys. Reminders will be put on our website and Face book to return the surveys.
President Knoup reported that we will receive a $150,000.00 grant to use for sewer upgrades. We have until 2013 to use it.
CEMETERY
The committee will be adding Section 12 to the ordinance regarding the Memorial Trees. A draft copy will be presented to the board at the December meeting for final vote.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The person whom bought the truck was not pleased with it and the truck has been returned. The committee has put sealed bids on the truck which will be opened on the 17th of November.
Committee also noted prices for a new lawn tractor. E&K at $7,000, Holland & Sons at $6,200. This was for a 54 inch deck with hydraulic lift. The committee plans to use the old tractor for trade-in.
The committee is looking for prices on trolling motors for Rob to use on Mill Pond and the lagoons as needed.
Police
No report
Liquor
Yellow Creek Inn has requested permission to stay open till 1am on Thanksgiving eve. Committee made a motion to allow the extended hours. Motion second by Dave. Motion carried.
Old Business
Motion was made by Dave to accept the County Raffle Ordinance and to allow the County to handle all issuances of a Raffle Application. Motion second by Rusty. Motion carried.
New Business
O’Connor, Brooks will draft a letter to FEMA stating our generator loss that was missed by the insurance company. The letter will also request that FEMA deduct this amount from what we owe due to overpay on the FEMA Grant.
Motion was made by Bill to allow President Knoup to sign the official letter after it has been drafted. Motion second by Larry.
Motion carried.
Information was received on the Energy Program which would allow the Village to purchase electric for the residents. This discussion has been tabled until the December meeting.
We have received 37 responses to the Hazard Mitigation Grant with 22 possible buy-outs. Fehr-Graham will continue to put together the necessary numbers for us regarding fair market value, demolition and legal fees.
The school has contacted us regarding Nevin Werkheiser’s property. The school would like to buy the property with our help and add a street that would run from the school to Route 73. We will need to check with Fehr-Graham regarding the Ordinance of the Flood Plan and what will or will not be allowed. The board would like to see the school survey the property and to bring a plan back to the board before any more discussion is made.
The Fiber Optic line is nearing the Village and the board needs to determine if we want to purchase the line, equipment and sign a 5 year contract.
Motion was made to purchase the line and equipment along with a five year contract. Roll call vote was taken with results as follows: Rusty-no, Mat-no, Jim-no, Bill-yes, Dave-yes, Larry-no. Let the record show 4-no and 2 yes.
Motion to adjourn at 8:20 pm by Rusty.
Second by Bill.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk