Note: The January meeting minutes were just posted on the village’s website. There was no quorum for the February meeting.
The Scandinavia Village Board convened its Jan. 14 meeting at the Municipal Center’s Community Room, where key infrastructure concerns and permit approvals took center stage. President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m., with trustees Kelton Wilhite, Kyle Swenson, and Daniel Koehler in attendance. Trustee Mike Hayes was absent. The board unanimously approved the January agenda and December minutes before addressing public business.
Key actions and discussions
One of the most significant actions taken was the approval of a conditional use permit for ATC. The Plan Commission had previously approved the permit in December, and the Village Board followed suit with a 4-0 vote. The permit allows ATC to move forward with its proposed projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Sewer Operator Jesse Hass reported ongoing concerns with the village’s lift station. John Strand from CBS2 provided an overview of the deteriorating metal can lift station and suggested converting the “wet well” into a concrete manhole. He also noted that grants may be available to support the necessary repairs, offering a potential financial solution for the village.
Municipal maintenance and firehouse upgrades
Township Chairman Gary Marx updated the board on various maintenance efforts:
Flooring Express will replace the vestibule and hallway flooring at no cost to the township or village.
JR Lock & Key completed battery replacements for ADA door buttons, combo locks, and thermostats in the municipal center and firehouse.
All air filters were replaced, and a reminder calendar will be established to track future maintenance needs.
Marx also provided an update on the village’s fire truck purchase, though no final decision was reached during this meeting.
President Mork raised concerns about erosion at the mill pond’s parking lot edge. The board reviewed a $4,000 repair estimate, with the township agreeing to split the cost evenly. The project aims to stabilize the area using RipRap materials.
The board approved the payment of outstanding bills and reviewed the Cash Fund Balance before adjourning at 5:36 p.m. on a motion carried 4-0.