The Iola Village Board met on Monday, May 9, in the Iola Community Center Senior Room. The meeting was called to order by President Jennifer Schustek.
President Schustek led the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by a moment of silence. Roll call was taken by Clerk Aanstad. Members present: President Jennifer Schustek, Trustees Missy Fenn, Dave Harper, Rick Meyers, Pamela Parks, Mark McCoy, and Jim Rasmusen. Others present: Clerk Betty Aanstad, Larry Flowers, Holly Neuman. Excused absence: Village Attorney Bruce Meagher.
Trustee Rasmussen made a motion to approve the April 11 re-Organizational Minutes. Trustee Harper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Trustee Harper made a motion to approve the April 11 Board Meeting Minutes. Trustee Fenn seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Trustee Rasmussen made a motion to approve the April 20 Variance Meeting Minutes. Trustee Meyers seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Trustee Parks made a motion to approve Melissa Fenn and Lisa Bauer as Election Officials for the Village of Iola 2022-23 term. Trustee Harper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Trustee Meyers made a motion to approve the operator’s license for Jared Freeman. Trustee Rasmussen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
After a lengthy discussion, it was decided to hold a Public Hearing for consideration of changing ATV/UTV ordinance time, currently it is No ATV/UTV’s on Village Streets from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. A Public Hearing will be scheduled for June 13 at 5 p.m. before the Board Meeting.
After a discussion regarding the time for the Village of Iola Board Meetings, it was decided to try a 5:30 p.m. regular start time.
Trustee Parks made a motion to approve the bid for Oak Street and Division Court, which was Option 2: Before (tentative date May 23rd) June 30th $68,802.50 from Northeast Asphalt. Trustee Meyers seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Protection of Persons and Property Committee
Police Report: Chief Zierler submitted a report for April 2022. The Iola Police Department handled 119 total calls. Those were broken down as follows: 911 Misdials 4, Assist Other Agencies (EMS) 6, Alarms 1, Complaints 6, Business/Building Checks 7, Car versus Deer 1, Citizens/Motorist Assist 2, Designated Patrol 27, Disorderly Conduct 2, Family Complaint 2, Follow up 6, Motor Vehicle Crash 1, Neighbor Complaint 1, Open Door 1, Property Damage 1, Suspicious Circumstance 3, Threating 1, Traffic Control 1, Traffic Enforcement 41, Warrant Pickup 3, Welfare Check 1.
Trustee Harper made a motion to approve the April 2022 Police Report. Motion seconded by Trustee Rasmussen. Motion Carried.
Public Property and Streets
Update regarding clerk’s office move and chamber. The clerk’s office is planning to be moved by August in their new location, the old board room has been cleaned and painted.
Trustee Harper made a motion to approve the patches starting at Oak Street to West Townline Road. Trustee Meyers seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Update condemnation of properties in the village (legal counsel). Legal counsel was not present for an update.
Parks
Update on Dog Park – Trustee Meyers stated at this time they have $3,100 in donations for the park. Trees will be coming down in June.
Update on Pickle Ball Court – It was decided to move forward with the Northeast Asphalt blacktopping for the pickleball court in the amount of $13,190, because of the price break they were willing to give the village to coincide the project with the Oak Street Project and the patches. With a park committee plan to reimburse the Village with donations. A motion was made by Trustee Meyers and seconded by Trustee Fenn. Motion carried.
Chet Krause Park (Dave Harper or Pamela Parks), Trustee Harper stated they are looking at options for artwork on the mural that will be in the park.
Sewer and Water
Trustee Harper made a motion to approve Crane’s quote for a new gear drive for the aerator at the Sewer Plant in the amount of $31,66.18 (7-8 month waiting period, no money down), with Glenn’s recommendation. Trustee Meyers seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Finance
Trustees Harper, Rasmussen and Parks reviewed the bills and found the bills to be in order. Trustee Harper made a motion to pay the bills. Trustee Rasmussen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Trustee Harper stated at this time they were waiting for information from Bank First regarding refinancing village debt.
Trustee Meyers made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Rasmussen seconded the motion. Motion carried. President Schustek adjourned the meeting at 6 p.m.