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Village of Cerro Gordo Mayor and Board of Trustees met Aug. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The monthly meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees met at 6:00 PM on August 21, 2023, in the Village Hall. 

The following members were present: Mayor Powers, Trustee Hyde, Trustee Keirl, Trustee Walsh, Trustee Frazier, DPW Mark Blickensderfer, Treasurer Samantha Schenkel, Attorney Susan Nicholas, and Clerk Tina McCarty.

Trustee Embree (Absent)

CALL TO ORDER 

PUBLIC FORUM 

Shirly Wright wanted to compliment how well the demo at 207 South Street went.

I. CONSENT AGENDA 

A. Approve minutes: Regular Board Meeting – July 17, 2023

B. Approve claims report.

C. Approve financial reports.

No further discussion and a MOTION to approve the consent agenda was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded Trustee Keirl. Roll Call: all Yeas. Motion carried by Omnibus Vote. 

II. WATER ADJUSTMENTS 

A. The motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Trustee Keirl, a water adjustment for Christina Winters- old bill, $756.62 -new bill $366.48. roll call: all yeas.

B. The motion was made by Trustee Frydenger, seconded by Trustee Frazier, a water adjustment for Brian Schoen- old bill $151.99- new bill $66.01. roll call: all yeas.

III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

A. Discussion / Action on water tower/controls update 

Engineer to follow up with EPA on the plan and when next funding is available. 

B. Discussion / Action on 207 E South Street 

Engineer to check into Masonry work for outer wall. Will need to verify bid time and material. 

C. Discussion / Action on MFT / Drainage Fund Spring 2023 project development 

1. Update on 2023 MFT projects – Roads to be done by end of next week.

2. Update on Carter Street drainage project development- tabled

3. Update on South Street sidewalk improvement / ADA compliance study- 

4. Lead Service inventory grant- be on the look out for the $30,000 for the lead grant. 

D. Discussion / Action on 209 & 211 South Street hazard assessment. 

Fehr Graham to do exterior assessment. The motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Trustee Keirl. Roll call: Trustee Frydenger abstained, Trustee Keirl, Frazier, Walsh, Hyde all yeas. 

E. Discussion/ Action on 213 S Street hazard assessment 

Fehr Graham to do exterior assessment. The motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Trustee Keirl. Roll call: Trustee Frydenger abstained, Trustee Keirl, Frazier, Walsh, Hyde all yeas. 

F. Discussion / Action on Mediacom lease- tabled 

IV. NEW BUSINESS 

A. Discussion / Action of final pay request for 207 E South Street $9,850.00 

The Motion was made by Trustee Hyde, seconded by Trustee Frazier to close out and make final pay of $9,850.00. Roll Call: all yeas.

B. Discussion / Action of Fehr Graham Agreement for Engineering Services for Lead Service line inventory. 

The Motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Frydenger, to approve Fehr Graham agreement for Engineering service Line. Roll Call: all yeas.

C. Accept resignation from Lesslie Wright from Park rec Board. 

The motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Truste Keirl to accept resignation from Lesslie Wright from Park Recreation board. Roll Call: All yeas.

D. Discussion of Veterans park- Fall stocking, and best options for controlling the cattails Will have quotes for the next meeting.

E. Discussion/ Action on painting bathrooms at born park for no more than $200.00. The motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Trustee Hyde, to approve painting of bathrooms at born park for no more than $200.00. Roll Call: all yeas.

F. Discussion /Action on tennis court repairs 

No motion was made.

G. Discussion / Action on replacing board room carpet. 

The motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Trustee Hyde, to approve replacing the carpet in the boardroom. Roll call All yeas.

H. Discussion / Action on Certification for license for water/sewer fulltime employee. Would like to see what other towns are paying.

I. Discussion/Action on updating VOCG personnel policy manual. 

Subject to Auditors approval on section 2.3 second paragraph.

J. Discussion /Action for The Depot special liquor license – Fathill Fest. 

The Motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Trustee Hyde, to move into liquor commission @6:55pm. 

The Motion was made by Trustee Frazier, seconded by Trustee Hyde, to approve special liquor license for The Depot, area must have control and be blocked off. Roll call: all yeas.

The Motion to move back into regular session @ 7:00pm was made by Trustee Keirl, seconded by Trustee Hyde. Roll Call: all yeas. 

K. Discussion /Action on Release of closed Session Minutes 

Per attorney the Village can release May and April – the motion was made by Trustee Hyde, seconded by Trustee Keirl, to release May and April closed session minutes. Roll Call all yea.

L. Closed Session to discuss the semiannual review and release of closed session minutes as mandated by Section 206 120-2 © 21 

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 

VI. TRUSTEE REPORT/PRESIDENT REPORT 

Jeff Powers – Wanted to let the Board know that Jennifer Embree is resigning from the board. 

Joe Frydenger- none

Nick Hyde – none

Ryan Keirl – none

Jennifer Embree – none

Connie Walsh – none

Mark Blickensderfer – none

Kevin Frazier –none

No further business came before the Board and a Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Keirl, seconded by Trustee Hyde, at 7:15 PM. roll call: all yeas. 

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