12.9.24 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, December 9, 2024  7:00 P.M.

Orfordville Village Hall

Main Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

          President Burtness called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Present were President Dennis Burtness, David Olsen, Terry Gerber, Terry Morris, and Beth Schmidt.  Absent were Cami Meyers-Alstat and Nikole Tuffree.  Also present were Chief of Police Jeremiah Burdick, Director of Public Works Nick Todd, Librarian Sarah Strunz, Randy Page, John Kratz, and Deputy Clerk Wickstrum. 

AGENDA VERIFICATION

          On December 4th, 2024, copies of the agenda were delivered to the President and Trustees, and posted at the Village Hall, Library, and the Post Office.  There were no additions made to the agenda.

MINUTE APPROVAL

          Motion by Morris, seconded by Gerber, to approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes from November 25, 2024.  Motion carried.

CITIZENS WISHING TO BE HEARD

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

          Developer’s Agreement with Next Generation Construction for Rime Ridge Subdivision.

          President Burtness explained that the Letter of Credit is an irrevocable letter of credit or payment and performance bond which shall be equal to 110% of the cost of the Improvements protecting the Village’s investment in the development.  He also stated that he has conversed with other surrounding municipalities such as the development in Brodhead where an estimated $900,000 was being requested by the developer.  Morris asked if Evansville was being asked to aid in the development process as well but was not known.  President Burtness also pointed out that seven homes will need to be constructed prior to any payment being made and we only required five homes for the Mill Valley Estates.  Randy Page from 511 E. Beloit Street asked “what is the rate of return?”  President Burtness informed him that the investment would eventually help the Village by adding to the tax base which will benefit everyone in the long run.  He stated that no additional employees would need to be hired to accommodate the additional properties and he feels that the building industry will be more stable within the next four years.  He said approximately $93,000 has been received by the Village in tax revenue for Village assets since the development of the Mill Valley property.  He further stated that the DNR for instance had mandated the expenditure for the painting of the water tower, etc., in order to maintain our infrastructure which does not produce any income.  The development is an investment in the Village that will produce a return.  Morris also stated that the extra revenue generated by the water and sewer billings will help to defer costs for everyone.  Burtness also commented on the much-improved internet services that are now available within the Village for those who work from home.  Page also inquired about a sidewalk being poured over an existing easement.  Nick Todd from the Public Works Department stated that there will only be a five-foot sidewalk extending to Old Highway 11.  He further explained that the water service will also be able to be looped to avoid water issues that could arise with an end of the line system.  Burtness also stated that the infrastructure is anticipated to take approximately one year and payments would most likely not begin until 2026 or after.  Motion by Gerber, seconded by Morris, to approve the Developer’s Agreement with NG Land Development Company, LLC.  ROLL CALL VOTE:  Olsen- No, Gerber-Yes, Morris-Yes, Schmidt-Yes, President Burtness-Yes.  Motion Carried.      

NEW BUSINESS

None.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

          Motion by Morris, seconded by Gerber, to approve department head reports.  Motion carried.

VOUCHERS

          Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Gerber, to approve the vouchers with a check range of 37814-37840.  Motion carried.

ADJOURN

          Motion by Gerber, seconded by Morris, to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.  Motion carried.

Submitted by,

Laura Wickstrum- Deputy Clerk