9.11.23 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00 P.M.

Orfordville Village Hall

Main Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

                President Dennis Burtness called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Present were President Burtness, Chuck Boyce, Cami Myers-Alstat, Nikki Tuffree, and Terry Gerber.   Also present were Librarian Sarah Strunz, DPW Director Nick Todd, and Clerk Sherri Waege.  Absent were Jason Knox and Beth Schmidt.

AGENDA VERIFICATION

                Clerk Waege verified that on September 8, 2023, copies of the agenda were delivered to the President and Trustees; and posted at the Village Hall, Library, and the Orfordville Post Office.  There were no additions made to the agenda.

MINUTE APPROVAL

                Motion by Gerber, seconded by Tuffree to approve the August 28, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.  Motion carried.

SEPTEMBER MEETINGS

                President Burtness read the correction for the remaining September meetings, which are as follows:

September 14, 2023 Thursday Police Committee 6:00 P.M.

September 19, 2023 Tuesday Community Engagement Committee 6:00 P.M.

September 25, 2023 Monday Public Works Committee 6:00 P.M.

September 25 , 2023 Monday Regular Board Meeting 7:00 P.M.

CITIZENS WISHING TO BE HEARD

                President Burtness thanked the Community Engagement Committee and those that volunteered to help with the Block Party.  President Burtness also thanked the Sassy Farm Chicks for hosting the Quilts of Gratitude this past weekend. They were two successful events in the Village.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

                None.

NEW BUSINESS

                Equipment Use Form.  Motion by Gerber, seconded by Boyce to approve the Use Of Equipment Form.   Motion carried.

                N. Wright Street Closure.  Tuffree explained that the Fall Fest will be held at the Fire Station on Saturday, September 30th.  Tuffree explained that there is a lot of interest in the event.   Tuffree further explained that the Orfordville Lions Club will have the Lions Lounge there to sell beer and wine.  Tuffree requested that the street be closed from the parking lot driveway to the driveway of the Intern House next door to the Fire Station.   Tuffree further explained that Fire Department Emergency Equipment will be parked in the street, much like it is for the pancake breakfast.   Motion by Gerber, seconded by Boyce to close the portion of N. Wright Street, from the parking lot driveway, to the driveway to the Fire Department Intern House on Saturday, September 30th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   Motion carried.

                President Burtness explained that he didn’t realize that the parking lot was not being able to be used for parking and was concerned. Tuffree explained that she would like the parking lot closed so cars are not driving through the Fall Fest area and suggested that parking be on Spring Street and in the Village Hall Parking Lot.    Tuffree explained that she would be fine with parking in the lot for those that are assisting with the event.    President Burtness will attend the CEC meeting on Tuesday, September 19th which will be held at the Fire Station, so the parking lot concern can be worked out.

                Temporary Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License.   Discussion held on where the beer and wine will be sold.  Boyce indicated that his back yard can be used for the festival, but is concerned with beer and wine being sold on his property for liability reasons.  Tuffree explained that the Lions Lounge could be set up in the street as it is being closed for the event.  Motion by Tuffree, seconded by Gerber to approve a Temporary Fermented Malt Beverage Wine License for the Orfordville Lions Club for the Fall Fest on Saturday, September 30, 2023, with the fermented beverages and wine to be offered for sale in front of the Fire Station at 173 N. Wright Street.  Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

                Motion by Boyce, seconded by Gerber to approve the Department Head Reports.  Motion carried.

VOUCHERS

                Motion by Gerber, seconded by Myers-Alstat to approve the vouchers with a check range of 36149-36182.  Motion carried.

ADJOURN

                Motion by Gerber, seconded by Myers-Alstat to adjourn at 7:36 p.m.  Motion carried.

                                                                                                                                Submitted by,

                                                                                                                                Dennis Burtness

                                                                                                                                Village President

                                                                                                                                Sherri Waege

                                                                                                                                Village Clerk