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Village of Belgium Board met March 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 Don Gotcher, Trustee Josh Borden, Village President Pete Anzia, Trustee Rose Sauers, and

Trustee Sarah Heisler

EXCUSED: Trustee Dan Wolff

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

PUBLIC MEMBERS: Mitch Maersch Ozaukee Press, Tara Williams BACC, Joe Murray, Senior Municipal Advisor from Ehlers and residents Jeff Klein, Jeff Thiel, and Sherry Mulloy

3. OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLIANCE CHECK

This meeting is 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

Resident Jeff Klein enquired about the Village's parking regulation. He cited neighboring communities with restricted hours between 2:00 am and 6:00 am. He would like the Village to consider amending the parking restrictions. The Village's parking restrictions are between 3:00 am and 7:00 am from November 15 through March 31. Pete Anzia proposed to have Public Safety committee discuss the issue further. Treasurer, Vickie Boehnlein shared with the Board that the Village Board meetings are being recorded and will be shared via a YouTube link on the Village website.

6. BELGIUM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT

BACC Tourism Director Tara Willams gave a summary of upcoming events: Brew & Chew April 17. Tickets are available to purchase online or at local businesses. Three Summer Nights Live events are scheduled for this year. The LACS is planning Luxembourg fest for Aug 13-15.

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 February 8, 2021.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

7.b. Approve Financial Reports

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

7.c. Acceptance of Monthly Board Reports

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

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

8.a. Introduce and approve Resolution 06-21 providing for the Sale of Approximately $2,270,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021A: Pete Anzia Introduced Joe Murray, Senior Municipal Advisor from Ehlers. Murray briefly reviewed the Pre-Sale Report provide to the Board. The amount of the bond will be based on the actual cost of the project. The project will go out for bid mid-April. The Village will be postponing the bond sale until June when the financial plans are made final. This is a five-year loan with a projected interest rate of 1.45%. If approved, the sale will take place at the June 14 Village Board Meeting. Murray also reviewed the requirement of Disclosure Counsel Services. The financial firm of Quarles & Brady has provided this service to the Village in the past. The cost of this service is included in the loan amount. Anzia introduced Resolution 06-21 providing for the Sale of Approximately $2,270,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021A.

Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Rose Sauers, to approve Resolution 06-21. MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

8.b. Introduce and approve Resolution 07-21 Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessment police Powers: Pete Anzia introduced Resolution 07-21 Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessment police Powers. This will allow the Village to levy special assessments to property owners affected by the planned utility project upgrade for portions of North Street, Elevator Lane, Elm Street, Commerce Street and a Park Street if they choose to have the Village contractor complete the work.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to approve Resolution 07-21. MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, 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.

8.c. Introduced and approve Resolution 08-21 CSM parcel split 106 North Royal Avenue as recommendation by Plan Commission for minor land division of parcel #18-014-12-004.00: Pete Anzia introduced Resolution 08-21 CSM Parcel Split of parcel #18-014-12-004.00.

Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Rose Sauers, to approve Resolution 08-21. MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

8.d. Approve agreement with Ozaukee Sheriff's Time System: Clerk Julie Lesar explained that the Village was recently contacted by the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office regarding the Village's access to vehicle registration records via the County's Time System program. In order to have access, an agency agreement must be signed and each Village employee who is allowed access to the records must register with the Sheriff's Office. Lesar stated that she and Administrative Assistant Sherri Erickson would complete this registration.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to approve agency agreement with the Ozaukee County Sheriff to access information from the County's Time System program

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

8.e. Approve recommendation from Public Works to hold the E-cycle event with the Town of Belgium on May 15. Over-budget expense will be allocated from 2020 Fund Balance: Trustee Clem Gottsacker explained that this event is held annually with the Town of Belgium. Last year's event was held with a different vendor at no cost to the Town and Village. The vendor will be charging a fee this year, an estimate of $3,000 each. The Village budgeted $1,000 in 2021 for this event. The overage will need to be allocated from fund balance.

Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Don Gotcher, to approve E-cycle event with the Town. Over-budget expense will be allocated from 2020 Fund Balance.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

8.f. Approve Annual Report from Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Entity:

Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Don Gotcher, to approve annual report for the Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Entity.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

Ayes: Clem Gottsacker, 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.

8.g. Approve Public Works recommendation to proceed with the Storm Water engineering for the Capital Improvement Project for 2021-22 Street Project. Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein confirmed that $15,000 has been budgeted for this expense.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to approve proceeding with the Storm Water engineering for the Capital Improvement Project for 2021-22 Street Project.

MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

8.h. Approve Public Works recommendation to only replace existing sidewalks in the planned projects area for the 2021-22 Capital Improvement Project. DPW Superintendent Dan Birenbaum confirmed that Elem Street if the only street in the project area with sidewalks.

Moved by Sarah Heisler, seconded by Don Gotcher, to approve only replacing existing sidewalks in the planned project area for the 2021-22 Capital Improvement Project. MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:

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

9. ADJOURNMENT

Clem Gottsacker made a motion to adjourn at 7:24 pm. Motion was seconded by Don Gotcher. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

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