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Village of Belgium Village Board met Jan. 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER AND SILENCE CELL PHONES

The Village Board of the Village of Belgium was called to order by President Pete Anzia on January 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM, in the Village Hall, 104 Peter Thein Ave, with the following members present:

2. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS

PRESENT: Trustee Clem Gottsacker, Trustee Dan Wolff, Trustee Don Gotcher, Trustee Josh Borden, Village President Pete Anzia, Trustee Rose Sauers, and Trustee Sarah Heisler

EXCUSED:

STAFF PRESENT: DPW Paul Bley, DPW Daniel Birenbaum, Clerk Julie Lesar, and Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein and Village Attorney Gerry Antoine via Zoom

PUBLIC MEMBERS: Ian McCain Ansay Development, Tara Williams BACC, Jeff Thiel resident

3. OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLIANCE CHECK

This meeting is in compliance with the Open Meetings Law of the State of Wisconsin.

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE

All in attendance stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

5. PUBLIC INPUT

There was no input.

6. BELGIUM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT

BACC Director Tara Williams provided a brief update: Easter Egg Hunt is planned for April 3 at Heritage Park. The annual Brew & Chew is scheduled for April 17 at Buechler Farms. The Chamber is currently working on provided a digital menu guide for area restaurants.

7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Please note, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request services, contact the Village Hall (262) 285-7931.

7.a. Approve Minutes: Village Board Meeting Dec. 14, 2020, Public Utilities Meeting Dec. 7, 2020, Parks & Recreation Meeting Oct. 5, 2020, Public Safety Meeting Sept. 22, 2020, and Public Works Sept. 17, 2020.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to approve meeting minutes. 

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, Dan Wolff, Don Gotcher, Josh Borden, Pete Anzia, Rose Sauers, and Sarah Heisler

7.b. Approve Financial Reports

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to approve Financial Reports. 

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, Dan Wolff, Don Gotcher, Josh Borden, Pete Anzia, Rose Sauers, and Sarah Heisler

7.c. Acceptance of Monthly Board Reports

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to accept Monthly Board Reports.

MOTION CARRIED. unanimously

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING:

There was no unfinished business.

9. NEW BUSINESS - CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING:

9.a. Introduce and approve Resolution 01-21 to reimburse from proceeds of borrowing for 2021 Utility Upgrade Project: Clem Gottsacker introduced

Resolution 01-21.

Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Don Gotcher, to approve.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, Dan Wolff, Don Gotcher, Josh Borden, Pete Anzia, Rose Sauers, and Sarah Heisler

9.b. Approve overbudget spending of 2019 Fund Balance Allocation ($3,000) to replace Overhead Garage doors (actual cost $4,800): DPW Superintendent Dan Birenbaum provided a proposal for the project. The project will be funded from 2019 Fund Balance. Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein confirmed that there are funds to cover the overage.

Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to approve.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, Dan Wolff, Don Gotcher, Josh Borden, Pete Anzia, Rose Sauers, and Sarah Heisler

Please note, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request services, contact the Village Hall (262) 285-7931.

9.c. Approve purchase of Control Panel for Wastewater Treatment Plant. Budgeted for 2021: DPW Superintendent Paul Bley provided a proposal from Energenecs for the WWTP control panel upgrade at a cost of $33,300. Budgeted amount for this project is $34,000.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Don Gotcher, to approve.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, Dan Wolff, Don Gotcher, Josh Borden, Pete Anzia, Rose Sauers, and Sarah Heisler

9.d. Introduce and approve Resolution 02-21 Subdividers Agreement New Luxembourg 3rd Addition: Pete Anzia introduced Resolution 02-21. Village Attorney Gerry Antoine stated that Ansay Development has accepted all of the changes that were made to the Agreement after Finance & Personnel Committee review. Ian McCain representing Ansay Development confirmed that no additional changes are needed and that they will not be requesting early building permits.

Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Rose Sauers, to approve.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, Dan Wolff, Don Gotcher, Josh Borden, Pete Anzia, Rose Sauers, and Sarah Heisler

10. ADJOURNMENT

Clem Gottsacker made a motion to adjourn at 7:10 pm. Motion was seconded by Don Gotcher. 

MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

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