Village of Belgium Village Board met Aug. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Public Hearing to hear comments regarding an application to rezone the northern portion of property known as 300 Lakeview Drive was called to order at 6:50 pm by Village President Pete Anzia. Property Owner Laura Logan provided information on the business plans for the property. There was no public comment. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:00 pm
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 August 09, 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 Dan Wolff, Village President Pete Anzia, Trustee Rose Sauers, Trustee Sarah Heisler, and Trustee Roseann Geib.
Trustee Clem Gottsacker attended via Zoom.
EXCUSED: Trustee Don Gotcher
STAFF PRESENT: DPW Paul Bley, DPW & Water Superintendent Daniel Birenbaum, Clerk Julie Lesar, and Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein
PUBLIC MEMBERS: Tara Williams BACC, Laura Logan & Jack Logan, Bill & Tammy Peiffer, Richard Uselding, and Brian Thome from Waste Management
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 Richard Uselding shared his special assessment letter he received for the sewer lateral upgrade that is planned in the next month. He voiced concerns regarding the cost of the project and also the short response time stated in the letter. DPW Superintendent Dan Birenbaum stated that the Village chose the contractor with the lowest bid. Because of the late delivery of the letter, the Village will verify with Engineering that the homeowner's response deadline can be extended.
6. BELGIUM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT
BACC Executive Director Tara Williams provided a brief report: Luxembourg fest parade Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am other activities, bands, Sunday mass. The last SNL will be Saturday, August 28. It will be combined with the Legion Corn roast. Activities are schedule all day Saturday, numerous military fitness challenges, music noon to 10:00 pm.
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. REPORTS OF STAFF AND COMMITTEES
No action required
7.a. Staff Reports: Ozaukee County sheriff, Belgium Fire Department, Marshal, Treasurer, Financial Reports, DPW, Wastewater, Clerk, and Administrative Assistant
7.b. Committee Reports: Park & Recreation Committee July 28, 2021
8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Sarah Heisler requested to have item 8.f moved to New Business for further discussion. Motion made by Rose Sauers to approve Consent Agenda Items except 8.f which will be moved to New Business. Motion was seconded by Pete Anzia. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
8.a. Approve meeting minutes: Special Village Board meeting June 17, Village Board meeting July 12, and Village Committee meeting July 28, 2021.
8.b. Approve Committee of the Whole recommendation of preliminary proposal to investigate use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for planned storm water project.
8.c. Approve Committee of the Whole recommendation to eliminate use of COVID Addendum from the Park User Agreement.
8.d. Approve Committee of the Whole recommendation to create two user agreements for Village facility rental: one for nonprofit organizations without provision #4 (liability clause) in the current agreement and keep the current form for renters paying to use facilities for private events.
8.e. Approve Committee of the Whole recommendation of one rental fee of $100 for shelter and/or concession stand and reduce security deposit fee to a total of $100 starting in 2022.
8.f. Approve Park and Recreation Committee recommendation to spend a total of $8,000 for street tree replacements in 2021. This item was moved to New Business for discussion. Sarah Heisler voiced concerns of the additional work created for DPW to trim and maintain the street trees. Dan Birenbaum stated that this list of street trees is from the ash trees that the Village removed in 2014. The residents were told at that time that the trees would be replaced.
Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Dan Wolff
MOTION CARRIED by the following votes:
Ayes: Pete Anzia, Rose Sauers, Clem Gottsacker, Dan Wolff, and Roseann Geib
Nays: Sarah Heisler
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING:
There was no Unfinished Business.
10. NEW BUSINESS - CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING:
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.
10.a. Discussion of current services with Waste Management: Brian Thome, Public Sector Sales Representative from Waste Management was in attendance. Waste Management is aware of the issues and is doing what they can to work through them. They are having hiring issues and are short-staffed. DPW Superintendent Dan Birenbaum stated issues with the turn-around time to have the dumpsters emptied at the recycle center. The Village has had to close the recycle center due to the large refuse dumpster being full and waiting for an exchange. This has not been an issue in the past. Birenbaum also asked for verification that Waste Management will be providing an extra 30 yard dumpster for Luxembourg fest. Clerk Julie Lesar asked for clarification on how the Village should request carts for new service locations. A request for new service was submitted on July 13 and the carts still have not been delivered. Thome stated that he will follow-up on this. The Village Board requested improved communication with the Village.
10.b. Approve Plan Commission recommendation to approve rezoning of property located on 300 Lakeview Drive tax key #18-023-05-032.00 from B-2 Community Business District to M-1 Light Manufacturing District.
Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Dan Wolff, to approve Ordinance 13-21 to rezone property.
MOTION CARRIED. unanimously
10.c. Approve Plan Commission recommendation to approve Resolution 20-21 Certified Survey map for a minor land division of 536 Main Street parcel #18-050- 03-07-016.
Moved by Pete Anzia, seconded by Rose Sauers, to approve Resolution 20-21 Certified Survey map contingent upon the addition of mortgage certificate being added to the CSM signature page.
MOTION CARRIED. unanimously
10.d. Approve funds to pay for Centennial logo designs - unbudgeted: BACC Director Tara William provided quotes for the Centennial logo design. The quotes range from $1,100 to $1,500. Williams explained that the Centennial logo would be used on all printed materials for the Centennial celebration planned for 2022. Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein explained that room tax funds can be used for items that promote an overnight stay. She added that the design cost would not qualify to be expended from the room tax fund and that the funds could come from the fund balance.
Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Roseann Geib, to approve allocating up to $1,500 for the Centennial logo design from the fund balance.
MOTION CARRIED. unanimously
10.e. Approve completion and submission of Wisconsin Emergency Management forms for 2018 FEMA award Management Costs:
Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler
MOTION CARRIED. unanimously
10.f. Approve purchase of computer replacement for Wastewater Treatment plant using 2021 budgeted funds ($2,500) for purchase of Lathe. Wastewater
Superintendent Paul Bley explained that his computer will need to be replaced. He has budgeted $2,500 to purchase a lathe in 2021. He intends to delay this purchase and use the funds for a new computer in 2021. Treasurer Vickie Boehnlein added that the estimate for the computer replacement is $900.
Moved by Sarah Heisler, seconded by Dan Wolff
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.
10.g. Review and approve street light plan for New Luxembourg 3rd Addition: Dan Birenbaum has reviewed the presented plan and has concerns regarding the
placement and location of the street lights. He is recommending further review with the developer. Julie Lesar added that Subdividers Agreement states that street light installation is to be completed by September 1, 2021.
Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler, to extend the deadline of street light installation pending addressing of concerns.
MOTION CARRIED. unanimously
10.h. Approve Certificate for Payment #1 to Kip Gulseth Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $63,598.11 for partial payment for work performed through July 2021.
Moved by Rose Sauers, seconded by Sarah Heisler
MOTION CARRIED. unanimously
11. ADJOURNMENT
Pete Anzia made a motion to adjourn at 8:08 pm. Motion was seconded by Roseann Geib.
MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
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