Chambana Sun

Village of Belgium Board met Nov. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Village President, Vickie Boehnlein.

a. Roll Call of Officers: Officers present were: Boehnlein, Pete Anzia, Josh Borden, Gail Kowalkowski, Clem Gottsacker, and Rose Sauers. Also in attendance were Village Clerk, Julie Lesar, DPW Superintendent, Daniel Birenbaum, Wastewater Superintendent, Paul Bley, and Village Attorney, Gerry Antoine. Matt Greely from McMahon Engineering arrived at 7:20.

2. Silence all Cell Phones

3. Open Meeting Laws Compliance Check: this meeting is in compliance with open Meetings Law of the State of Wisconsin.

4. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Moment of Silence: All in attendance stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

5. Public Input (2 minutes per Person, total of 10 minutes): Comments were heard regarding the Main Street construction project. There was discussion regarding the concrete work on the project.

6. Consent Agenda Items (items a-c): A motion was made by Boehnlein and seconded by Gottsacker to approve the consent agenda items (6a -6c). Ayes - Anzia, Borden, Boehnlein, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

a. Approve minutes:

i. Village Board Meeting, October 9, 2017

ii. Village Board Meeting, October 17, 2017

b. Finances

i. Approve Payment of Bills

c. Reports – acceptance of October reports

i. Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce – report included

ii. Ozaukee County Sherriff’s Report – report included iii. Fire Chief’s report – report included iv. Staff Reports

1. Clerk – report included

2. Treasurer – report included

3. Administrative Assistant – no report submitted

4. DPW/Water Superintendent – report included

5. Wastewater Superintendent – report included

6. Village Marshal – report included

7. Building Inspector – no report

8. Main Street report – report included v. Committee Reports

1. Finance & Personnel – no report submitted

2. Public Safety – no report submitted

3. Public Service – no report submitted

4. Public Works – no report submitted

5. Parks, Recreation, & Forestry – no report submitted

6. Public Utilities – no report submitted

7. Unfinished Business:

a. Approve Public Safety’s recommendation of revised operator’s license application form: Kowalkowski explained that the application process was reviewed and the committee is recommending more extensive review of applicant’s conviction history. This is reflected in the revised application form. Kowalkowski made a motion to approve the revised application form adding the following clarification in regards to the arrest and conviction history: “offenses and convictions substantially related to alcohol in the last 10 years”. Motion was seconded by Boehnlein. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

8. New Business:

a. Resolution #12-17 Adoption of 2018 General fund Budget: Boehnlein introduced Resolution #12-17 Adoption of 2018 General Fund Budget. Gottsacker made a motion to approve Resolution #12-17. Motion was seconded by Sauers. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

b. Approval of 2017 Municipal Levy Limit of $1,057,212: Boehnlein made a motion to approve the 2017 Municipal Levy Limit of $1,057,212, a 25% increase from 2016. Motion was seconded by Gottsacker. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

c. Approve Committee of the Whole’s recommendation to adjust wage allocations annually based on the prior, full year’s totals: Boehnlein made a motion to adjust the wage allocations annually based on the prior, full year’s totals starting with the 2019 budget. Motion was seconded by Sauers. Boehnlein made a note that if the allocation would have been applied to the 2018 budget, but it would have resulted in a deficit and need to revise the 2018 budget. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

d. Approve renewal of Delta Vision and Delta Dental Insurance, and Epic Life Insurance plans. No change in rates for 2018: Boehnlein made a motion to approve the renewal of Delta Dental, Delta Vision, and Epic Live Insurance plans for 2018. Motion was seconded by Sauers. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

e. Approve renewal of Anthem Health plan proposal with a 9.1% increase over last year’s plan: Boehnlein made a motion to approval renewal of the Anthem Health Insurance plan for 2018. Motion was seconded by Gottsacker. Borden requested that the Village look into alternate plans for 2019 early next fall. Lesar responded that she has received some information from Anthem regarding possible savings if the Village were to bundle their insurance plans. She has forwarded a request to Rachel Eichenberg the Village’s insurance broker. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

f. Approve Joint Powers Agreement between Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office and Village of Belgium: This item was table. Lesar will contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office to obtain additional information regarding this agreement.

g. Approve donation of a one-time use of Village Park Shelter to Belgium American Legion to use as a silent auction item for a fundraiser: Boehnlein made a motion to approve the donation to the American Legion. Motion was seconded by Borden. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

h. Approve BACC decorating windows of Village Board room for the Christmas parade on December 2, 2017: Boehnlein made a motion to approve the BACC decorating boardroom windows for the parade. Motion was seconded by Borden. Kowalkowski added that the Village should clarify that the BACC is responsible for the cleanup of the windows after the event. Attorney Antoine pointed out that because this is a municipal building, the decorating is limited to non-religious representation. Boehnlein stated that she will follow up with the BACC regarding these items. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

i. Approve Resolution #13-17 establishing a Sewer rate increase of 3% effective March 15, 2018 as recommended by Public Utilities committee: Gottsacker made a motion to approve the 3% sewer rate increase effective March 15, 2018. Motion was seconded by Borden. Discussion took place regarding the need for the rate increase. Last year McMahon provided a sewer rate analysis which recommended a 14% rate increase in order to meet the Sewer Fund Expenses. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

j. Approve recommendation from Public Utilities to apply for a 3% water rate increase with the PSC: Boehnlein made a motion to approve a 3% water rate increase for 2018. Motion was seconded by Sauers. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, Kowalkowski, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

k. Approve retail Class B beer and Class B liquor license for Avdil Luma new owner of Hobo’s Kitchen contingent upon applicant providing copy of seller’s permit: Boehnlein made a motion to approve issuing the retail license to Avdil Luma contingent upon receiving a copy of a seller’s permit from the applicant and receiving application form AT104 accurately completed. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Gottsacker, and Kowalkowski: Noes – Sauers; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

l. Discuss and Approve payment to contractor for work completed on Lift Station #6 project: Matt Greely from McMahon Engineering explained the Certificate for Payment to Kip Gulseth Construction Company that was submitted to the Village. Subcontractor, MAC Paving has filed a Claim for Public Improvement Lien against Kip Gulseth Construction in the amount of $15,180.60. Greely, under advisement of Attorney Antoine is directing the Village to pay Kip Gulseth Construction an amount of $94,837.77 (less the $15,180.60 paid directly to MAC Paving). The Village is obligated to pay the amount ($15,180.60) of the claim directly to MAC Paving. Attorney Antoine and Greely recommended that Lien waivers be provided by Gulseth Construction prior to issuing payments. Boehnlein asked if the project has been completed. Greely confirmed this. Boehnlein made a motion to approve payment #3 for Lift Station #6, in the amount $15,180.60 to MAC Paving and the balance of the payment ($94,837.77 minus $15,180.60)) to Gulseth Construction, contingent upon lien waivers being provided prior to issuing payment. Motion was seconded by Sauers. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Kowalkowski, Gottsacker, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

9. Adjourn: Gottsacker made a motion to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Motion was seconded by Borden. Ayes – Boehnlein, Borden, Anzia, Kowalkowski, Gottsacker, and Sauers; Noes – none; Abstain – none. Motion carried.

http://www.village.belgium.wi.us/VB%202017/MVB%2011-13-2017.pdf