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Village of Belgium Village Board Met Feb. 8.

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 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 Josh Borden, Village President Pete Anzia, Trustee Rose Sauers, and Trustee Sarah Heisler

EXCUSED: Trustee Don Gotcher

STAFF PRESENT: DPW Paul Bley, DPW & Water Superintendent Daniel Birenbaum, Clerk Julie Lesar, Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein, and Attorney Gerry Antoine (via Zoom)

PUBLIC MEMBERS: Tara Williams BACC

3. OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLIANCE CHECK

This meeting is in compliant 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

(2 minutes/person - 10 minutes total time). DPW Director Dan Birenbaum mentioned that they have noticed a number of residents throwing snow onto Village Streets when clearing their driveways and sidewalks of snow. Village Attorney provided that there is a Village Ordinance which prohibits shoveling, pushing or blowing snow into public streets. He suggested that the homeowners receive a letter from the Village notifying them of the ordinance and warning that further violations will result in a citation.

6. BELGIUM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT

BACC Director Tara Williams provided a brief update of planned activities: a digital menu guide for area restaurants is available on the BACC website. The Job Fair will be held virtually this year. The Brew & Chew is scheduled for April 17 at Buechler Farms. Three Summer Nights Live dates are planned for this summer. August 28 will be an all-day event with the American Legion Corn Roast. Williams left the meeting at 7:07 pm.

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 January 11, 2021 Village Board Meeting:

Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to approve January 11, 2021 Village Board meeting minutes.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

7.b. Finances:

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to approve Financial Reports. MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

7.c. Acceptance of Monthly Board Reports:

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to accept Monthly Board Reports.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

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

There was no unfinished business.

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

9.a. Recognize Village Clerk Julie Lesar for five years of service. Village President Pete Anzia recognized and thanked Village Clerk Julie Lesar for five years of service.

9.b. Approve purchase of equipment per replacement schedule - John Deer Gator. General Fund $13,800, Sewer Fund $4,600, and Water Fund $4,600 budgeted for 2021: Dan Birenbaum provided two quotes for equipment replacement. They are waiting on a third quote which they expect to be lower than the two quotes provided. Birenbaum added that the Village will be selling the current John Deer Gator on

Wisconsin Surplus.

Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to approve the purchase of a John Deere Gator not to exceed the budgeted amount total of $23,000.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, Pete Anzia, Dan Wolff, Josh Borden, 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. Review and approve proposed BCN contract for renewal for phone and internet services. Budgeted $3,960 for 2021: Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein explained that this past Fall the Village received a lower quote from Spectrum for phone and internet services which was used for budgeting purposes. After further review is was determined that the Spectrum quote was not for equivalent services. Boehnlein also determined that if the Village purchased an equipment upgrade they could continue to receive internet services through Ozaukee County and save $70 per month. The Village will save additional money by signing a three-year contract.

Moved by Josh Borden, seconded by Rose Sauers, to approve upgrading the equipment and going with the three-year service agreement with BCN for phone and internet services.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

9.d. Discuss and approve Park Shelter Agreement from Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with requested revisions: Clerk Julie Lesar shared that the Village received a request from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to use the Heritage Park Shelter for an event planned for September of 2021. LLS is requesting amendments to the Village's current User Agreement. Village Attorney provided a draft version with their requests.

Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to waive the rental fee for the Leukema & Lymphoma Society and to approve the amended Park User Agreement for their event scheduled for September 2021.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

9.e. Approve holding a Public information meeting for residents affected by 2021 Utility Upgrade project for Elevator Lane, North Street, Elm Street, Commerce Street, and 600 block of Park Street. Meeting to be held at Christian Life Church 309 Lakeview Drive on March 1, 7:00 pm:

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to approve a Public Information meeting for the 2021 Utility Upgrade project at Christian Life Church, 309 Lakeview Drive on March 1, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

9.f. Review Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) 2020 Review and Update of Vision 2050: www.vision2050sewis.org. Clerk Julie Lesar shared the information with the Board members and informed them of the option to have someone from SEWRPC provide a presentation to the Board if they would like to request one.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Josh Borden made a motion to adjourn at 7:18 pm. Motion was seconded by Clem Gottsacker. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

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