The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Scandinavia Village Board was held in the Community Room of the Municipal Center on April 9.
President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. Members present were President David Mork, Trustees Mike Hayes and Kelton Wilhite, Treasurer Bob Fredy, and Deputy Clerk Mike Stockwell. Absent were Trustees Becky Morgan and Patrick Knautz, and Clerk Carol Kraco.
President Mork reported that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sent an email indicating a few items remain to finalize the Dam Inspection Report received from Jeremy Hinds of VPI Engineering before a Concurrence Letter can be produced.
Trustee Wilhite reported that the Building Permit matters at 665 North Main Street and 150 West Street remain and that with assistance from Special Counsel the process should be able to be resolved.
Motion was made to take Fee Schedule and Building Inspector Fees from the Table (Wilhite/Hayes) 3-0. Motion made to Table Fee Schedule and Building Inspector Fees (Hayes/Wilhite) 3-0.
President Mork reported very little to no concern since the last meeting regarding Snow Plowing/Removal.
Treasurer Fredy presented a Non-Profit Financial Statement from the Scandinavia Vikings Baseball Team.
The Board received an Offer To Purchase for $9,000 from Kevin Kielblock for Lot #17 in the Ar-Mar Subdivision. Kielblock indicated he’d offer $10,000 when the Board discussed the current listing price, amounts of the last two sales in relation to the listing price and a recent offer by another party that was rejected. During negotiation with the Board, Kielblock presented an offer of $13,000. Motion made and carried to accept the offer of $13,000 by Kevin Kielblock for Lot #17 in the Ar-Mar Subdivision. Motion made and carried to approve Resolution #24-5 to sell Lot #17 in the Ar-Mar Subdivision to Kevin and Teresa Kielblock.
Scandinavia Town Chairman Gary Marx along with Fire Chief Bryan Fuhs discussed the likelihood and potential costs for purchasing a replacement for Fire Department apparatus #942. Treasurer Fredy will report back to Chairman Marx on the amount currently in Village funds allocated for this type of purchase.
Chairman Marx also gave updates on the Municipal Center generator project and Municipal Center flooring.
The Board and Chairman Marx discussed use of the jointly owned Baseball Field at Ellison Park by the Iola-Scandinavia School District/ISRA. A Lease Agreement for this use was acknowledged to be needed by both the Township and Village. Chairman Marx and Deputy Clerk Stockwell are working on this.
Melissa Diestler was present to discuss the possibility of having Covenants placed back on the properties in the Ar-Mar Subdivision. The Board commented that if Ms. Diestler, or a group of Ar-Mar Subdivision property owners, would like to pursue this, they should consult with an attorney to answer questions and gain more insight. Then, if the required number of current property owners has properly agreed and an equitable cost amount is determined, the Village would consider participation.
Ms. Diestler did not have any questions on snow plowing at this time and received input on the Public Nuisance Complaint Form.
Motion made and carried to approve the Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License received from the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce for their May 17th Mead Meander.
A 6-Month Beer License Application from Scandinavia Vikings Baseball Club has not yet been received.
The following Mead Meander Temporary Operator’s Licenses were approved: Taylor Mortenson and Krista Watson-Scandihus, Jean Stockwell-Scandinavia Building Supply, Faye Kubisiak-The Runestick.
Motion made and carried to participate in the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles Traffic Violations and Registration Program (TVRP).
Motion made and carried to remove “Dog Breeding Facility” From Chart F of Conditional Uses. Motion made and carried to approve Resolution #24-6 removing “Dog Breeding Facility” From Chart F of Conditional Uses.
The meeting was temporarily adjourned at 6 p.m. to hold Annual Organizational and Quarterly Lake District Meetings. Motion made to reconvene Board Meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Motion made and carried to Retain Special Counsel to assist in the process for Lot/Structure at 150 West Street.
Motion made and carried to contract with Building Inspection Service-General Engineering Company (GEC) for Commercial Inspections not currently allowed to be performed by Building Inspector Bob Viste.
The Board was asked by the contractor performing the underground utility boring in the Village to pay a portion of the bill they were presented by the property owner at 105 Center Street. Their work damaged the lateral/sewer pipe. While the contractor repaired the pipe damage, the property owner paid to have his lateral/sewer line inspected/rodded to determine the cause of wastewater backing up in his home. The Board commented they are not inclined to pay the portion requested by the contractor.
Motion made and carried to renew Waupaca Humane Society Contract.
Committees and Pending Projects were discussed and will be addressed next month at the May Meeting.
The motion was made and carried to Approve Bills as presented except for two checks: one for Becky Morgan and one for Patrick Knautz as they were not present at the meeting.
President Mork verified Cash Fund Balances. Treasurer Bob Fredy presented Year-To-Date Financials.