5.11.20 Regular Board Meeting
VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Orfordville Village Hall
Main Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
President Gary Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were President Phillips, Tina Suiter Meyers, Beth Schmidt, Chuck Boyce, Terry Gerber, Nikki Tuffree, and Jason Knox. Also present were Tayna Burtness, Lois Conradson, Ben Heidemann, Librarian Sarah Strunz, DPW Director Nick Todd, and Clerk Sherri Waege.
AGENDA VERIFICATION
Clerk Waege verified that on May 8, 2020, copies of the agenda were posted on the front door of the Village Hall, posted at the Orfordville Post Office, and posted on the Village Website. There were no additions made to the agenda.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Motion by Boyce, seconded by Knox to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 27, 2020 and Special Board Meeting of May 4, 2020. Motion carried.
MEET TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW
Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Gerber to adjourn to May 20, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion carried.
CITIZENS WISHING TO BE HEARD
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Request to Close a Portion of Dickson Street for Market Days. Tayna Burtness and Lois Conradson were present to explain that they would like to continue with the Market Days that they had scheduled earlier in the year. The dates are June 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, July 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and August 8, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lois Conradson explained that they have 15 paid vendors, and five waiting to see if the market proceeds due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Burtness explained that they would like to close a portion of Dickson Street so all the vendor can be set up and comply with social distancing. Motion by Knox, seconded by Gerber to grant permission to close a portion of Dickson Street on the following dates: June 13, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., July 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and August 8, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Pay Request 20 for the WWTP Upgrades. Ben Heidemann was present to explain that all but two of the items have been completed. The parts for the remaining two items have been ordered. Heidemann further explained that they are also finishing the landscaping. Director Todd explained that he is satisfied with what has been completed. Heidemann reminded the board that the Village will still have $50,000.00 in retainage after this pay request is approved. Motion by Tuffree, seconded by Boyce to approve Pay Request #20 for $37,947.03 for the upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Motion carried.
Credit Card for Library. Clerk Waege explained that the debit card for the library was a personal debit card instead of a business card. Clerk Waege spoke with Librarian Strunz about changing it and they decided a credit card would be better. Clerk Waege explained that the Credit Card application requires minutes showing approval from the Village Board. Motion by Gerber, seconded by Schmidt to authorize Clerk Waege and Librarian Strunz to apply for a credit card for the Library. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Schmidt explained that she liked the idea of having the Police Chief and members of the Fire Department do the story time for the Library. Librarian Stunz explained that Chief Raupp gave her the idea and it has been a very big hit. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Tuffree to approve the Department Head Reports. Motion carried.
VOUCHERS
Motion by Tuffree, seconded by Suiter Meyers to approve the vouchers for $45,243.00. Motion carried.
ADJOURN
Motion by Tuffree, seconded by Boyce to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Motion carried.
Submitted by,
Gary Phillips
Village President
Sherri Waege
Village Clerk