Village of Belgium Public Works Committee Met March 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Public Works Committee of the Village of Belgium was called to order by committee Chairperson Clem Gottsacker on March 04, 2021, at 6:30 PM, in the Village Hall, 104 Peter Thein Ave, with the following members present:
2. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS
PRESENT: Trustee Josh Borden and Trustee Clem Gottsacker, Village President Pete Anzia arrived at 6:33 pm and DPW & Water Superintendent Daniel Birenbaum, Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein, and Clerk Julie Lesar, and Wastewater Superintendent Paul Bley arrived at 6:53 pm
EXCUSED:
a) A Quorum was established.
b) The meeting is compliant with Wisconsin Open Meeting laws.
c) All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Approve meeting minutes:
Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Josh Borden, to approve meeting minutes from February 17, 2021.
MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:
Ayes: Pete Anzia, Josh Borden, and Clem Gottsacker
4. AGENDA ITEMS: CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING:
a) Discuss and possible action regarding storm sewer portion of 2021-22 Capital Improvement Project: North Street, Elevator Lane, Liberty Street, Elm Street, Commerce Street, and Park Street: DPW Superintendent Dan Birenbaum shared with the committee that it will be necessary for the Village Engineering firm to complete initial engineering work before the storm water and road phase of the project commences. This portion is planned for 2022. The Village Board will need to allocate money for these engineering services. This is the second phase of the Capital Improvement Project. The first phase will commence Summer of 2021. The Village will need to determine where the storm water ponds will be located. The ponds are "dry ponds" meaning they are dry 90% of time. The proposed properties are owned by Lakeside Foods, the Belgium Fire Department and the third location is located in privately owned, undeveloped land. The Village will be taking out a loan in 2022 for this second phase of the project. Josh Borden suggested completing the storm water portion as one phase, and then complete the street as a second phase to allow for settling. Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein pointed out that this would change the finance plan and the Village runs the risk of not locking in at the current low interest rates if they wait too long. Birenbaum pointed out that the Storm water drainage issues need to be addressed to prevent overflow at the Wastewater plant when we get large amounts of rain. Birenbaum suggested the Village meet with the property-owners of the proposed ponds to discuss the project. Borden requested that the Village review and prioritize all projects so that they can be planned for in the future.
Moved by Josh Borden, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to recommend to proceed with the Storm Water engineering for the Capital Improvement Project for 2021-22 Street Project.
MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:
Ayes: Pete Anzia, Josh Borden, and Clem Gottsacker
b) Discuss and possible action regarding addition of sidewalks to 2021-22 Capital Improvement Project: North Street, Elevator Lane, Liberty Street, Elm Street, Commerce Street, and Park Street: Birenbaum explained that DPW had a discussion with McMahon regarding whether or not to include sidewalks in the current project area. Elm Street is the only street in the project with sidewalks. McMahon will need direction from the Village as how to proceed with the design of this portion of the project.
Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Clem Gottsacker, to recommend only replacing existing sidewalks in the project area.
MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:
Ayes: Pete Anzia, Josh Borden, and Clem Gottsacker
5. ADJOURNMENT
Clem Gottsacker made a motion to adjourn at 7:06 pm. Motion was seconded by Josh Borden. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
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