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Village of Belgium Village Board met July 12

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Village of Belgium Village Board met July 12.

Here are 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, Village President Pete Anzia, Trustee Rose Sauers, Trustee Sarah Heisler, and Trustee Roseann Geib

EXCUSED: Trustee Dan Wolff

STAFF PRESENT: DPW & Water Superintendent Daniel Birenbaum, Clerk Julie Lesar, Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein, Attorney Gerry Antoine, and Village Marshal Leon Anzia

PUBLIC MEMBERS: Tara Williams BACC and Ian McCain Ansay Development

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

No public input

6. BELGIUM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT

BACC Executive Director Tara Williams provided a summary of upcoming events: Summer Nights Live this Friday, July 16 at Community Park. Music will be provided by Exit 92, there will also be a Super Hero academy, food will be provided by local restaurants. The next Summer Nights Live will be August 28. Luxembourg fest is planned for August 14 and 15. Parade is scheduled for Saturday 10:00 am also Green Heart Gala and Polka Mass on Sunday.

7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

7.a. Approve Minutes: Village Board Meeting June 14, 2021 and Board of Review June 17, 2021:

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Don Gotcher

MOTION CARRIED. unanimously

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.b. Finances: Treasurer's Report, GF Budget Comparison, WF, SF Budget Comparison, SRF, DSF, CPF, TID#4 Budget Comparison, Check Register, and Employee Earnings Report.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Don Gotcher

MOTION CARRIED. unanimously

7.c. Acceptance of Monthly Board Reports: Ozaukee County Sheriff, Belgium Marshal, Fire Chief, Staff, and Committee:

Moved by Sarah Heisler, seconded by Rose Sauers

MOTION CARRIED. unanimously

7.d. Approve Donation to Luxembourg American Cultural Society budgeted amount $3,500 from Room tax revenue fund:

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler

MOTION CARRIED. unanimously

7.e. Approve purchase or new laptop for DPW Superintendent paid from Fund Balance Allocations $1,600:

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler

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 19-21 to approve final plat for New Luxembourg 3rd Addition as recommended by Plan Commission: Village Attorney Gerry Antoine explained that he has been working with Ansay Development's Attorney Bill Taibl regarding the amendment to the Subdivider's Agreement. At the June Village Board meeting, the Board approved amending the Subdivider's Agreement to allow for issuance of building permits subject to inclusion in the amendment of final lot grading and other required improvements and receipt of letter of credit (LOC) to cover the remaining improvements. The Village completed a walk thru on July 6 and provided a list of additional items to be completed. Ansay Development has provided a LOC to cover part of the improvement costs. They will also provide a cashier's check and additional LOC to cover the additional improvements costs to complete the project so that early building permits can be issued. Ansay Development would like to hold off on Final Plat approval. No action was taken.

9.b. Introduce and approve Resolution 17-21 Accepting improvements for New Luxembourg Third Addition Subdivision: Ansay Development would like to hold off on the acceptance of improvements. No action was taken.

9.c. Introduction of Resolution 18-21 Discontinuing Public Way with the Village Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Rose Sauers, to introduce Resolution 18-21. MOTION CARRIED. unanimously

9.d. Approve recommendation from Public Works to provide reimbursements for curbside garbage collection service to property owner Kevin Richison (844-46 South Ave) in the amount of $1,066.36 Clerk Julie Lesar provided a correction to the reimbursement amount to reflect the second set of collection carts being added the beginning of May 2021. The corrected amount will be $992.50.

Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to approve reimbursement of curbside garbage collection service for 844-46 South Avenue in the amount of $992.50. MOTION CARRIED unanimously

9.e. Approve recommendation from Public Works to provide individual roll carts for the three four-unit apartment buildings located on the corner of First Street and South Royal Avenue:

Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Don Gotcher

MOTION CARRIED unanimously

9.f. Approve recommendation from Public Safety to maintain existing winter parking rules per Ordinance § 262-8.E.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Don Gotcher

MOTION CARRIED. unanimously

9.g. Approve recommendation from Public Safety to continue to complete background search for all members listed on the alcohol license renewal form (AT-115) and to collect $10 application for each member.

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Clem Gottsacker

MOTION CARRIED unanimously

9.h. Discuss and possible action regarding "Notice of Intent to Tow Motor Vehicle" notices issued for property located at 255 Lakeview Drive. Village Marshal Leon Anzia shared that Notices of Intent to tow have been posted on the vehicles and trailers. The deadline to respond was July 10, 2021. A letter of notice was also mailed to the property owner. The Village has not received a response. The Board has requested Marshal Anzia to provide a final notice to the property owner and inform him that the vehicles and trailers will be towed. Anzia will make arrangements to have the vehicles and trailers towed. Village Ordinance Chapter 258 provides the

necessary steps for towing and impoundment of nuisance motor vehicles.

9.i. Approve new operator license application for Ryan Wallerstein for 2021-22 license year:

Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler

MOTION CARRIED unanimously

9.j. Approve Agreement Governing Operation of the P25 Phase 2 Radio System between Ozaukee County Participating Users:

Moved by Clem Gottsacker, seconded by Sarah Heisler

MOTION CARRIED unanimously

10. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn at 7:29 pm was made by Clem Gottsacker and seconded by Don Gotcher.

MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

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