Village Board

MINUTES OF THE ALBANY VILLAGE BOARD August 11, 2025 The regular meeting of the Albany Village Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Albany Village Hall by President Kim Blumer. Members present were: Blumer, Michelle Monson, Fred Johnson, Paul Rhyner, Kimberly Klein, Tonya Stephan and Bert Hefty. Also present: Robert Ritter, Lonnie Gill, Scott Vosters and Jasmine Perrin. Proof of posting was verified. AGENDA: Motion by Hefty, seconded by Monson, to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes. Motion carried. MINUTES: Motion by Monson, seconded by Rhyner, to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2025 board meeting as printed. All ayes. Motion carried. PRESIDENT’S MOMENT: Nothing. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. LIBRARY UPDATE: Everson was not present but shared a report. The summer library program was successful; summer reading challenge ends August 29; Sky’s the Limit is on August 12 and 19; Dungeons and Dragons is on August 23 at 4pm; Sugar River Writers is August 21 at 6:30pm; All Booked up is August 25 at 6:30pm; Silent Auction is October 10-25 and Snack with Santa is December 6 from 9:30-11am. GREEN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Otte was not present but shared a report. The Fall Breakfast will be held on October 10, more information to come on location and time. The key initiatives still at the forefront are housing, business financing, broadband and business recruitment and expansion. Also, currently working on their website to make it more user-friendly and that resources are easy to find and to improve efficiency and communication. ALBANY COMMUNITY 1ST / CHAMBER: Vosters reported that back to school night is August 27th at the Albany School district and will serve food from 4-7pm; if anyone is interested in helping, that would be appreciated. The Overlook Park display was donated, installed and has been updated. The next meeting is August 21st at 7pm at the library. Just started discussions on the possibility of a celebration on July 4, 2026 which would be the 250th anniversary of country; tossed out ideas of a parade/fireworks. REVALUATION: Motion by Monson, seconded by Klein, to accept the interim market update revaluation option through Associated Appraisal. All ayes. Motion carried.  Village Board, August 11, 2025 - Page 2 of 2 OPERATOR’S LICENSE: Motion by Monson, seconded by Hefty, to approve the operator’s license for Annabelle Shappard. All ayes. Motion carried. CLOSE OFFICE TRAINING – AUGUST 15, 2025: Motion by Monson, seconded by Johnson, to close the clerk’s office on Friday, August 15, 2025 to attend election training. All ayes. Motion carried. COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS: The following committee and commission reports have bene placed on file: Street & Utility 8/5/25 Plans 8/7/25 SANITARY SEWER REHAB: Motion by Johnson, seconded by Monson, to add seven additional manhole covers to defective sanitary sewer project. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 03-25: DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BORROWING: Motion by Blumer, seconded by Johnson, to approve Resolution 03-25 for Clean Water Fund loan reimbursement. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 02-25: APPROVING TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 (TID 3) PROJECT PLAN AND BOUNDARY: Motion by Blumer, seconded by Rhyner, to approve Resolution 02- 25. All ayes. Motion carried. FENCE PLAN: Motion by Monson, seconded by Rhyner, to approve the fence plan at 400 South Mill Street. All ayes. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion by Rhyner, seconded by Johnson, to approve the bills as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Much discussion about finding a meeting time to address burning in burn barrels and garbage pickup. Ritter reported two officers started the academy today, August 11. Gill needs to reach out to DNR about the burning permit for the brush pile. Stephan questioned how to protect the Village on costs associated with sending recruits to the police academy. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Rhyner, seconded by Monson, to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried. 7:09 p.m. MICHELLE C. BREWER, Clerk Village of Albany