Village Board

EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES May 20, 2024 Page 1 of 3 Call Meeting to Order; Pledge of Allegiance Clerk Alexander verified the meeting was posted according to law. Roll Call: President Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: President Johnson, Trustees John Alexander, Jim Holm, Mary Nugent, Fortune Renucci, Jason Smalley, and Joe Wisnewski Others: Chief Swendrowski, DPW Director Equitz, Administrator Suhm, Clerk Alexander, Attorney Geary Citizen Participation - None Consent Agenda 1. Approval Minutes – 5/6/24 2. Consider approval of Special Event and Temporary Class B permits for East Troy Knights Tournament, June 21-23, 2024, 8 am to 10 pm. Temporary Operator to be Rick Brandner. 3. Consider approval of Special Event and Temporary Class B permits for ET Chamber First Fridays for Jul 5, Aug 2, and Sept 6, from 5 – 8 pm, contingent upon receipt of fees. 4. Consider authorizing staff to work with Boardman Clark on a new term for a ground lease with T-Mobile located at 2485 Highway 120 Motion by Trustee Alexander, seconded by Trustee Smalley, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. Miscellaneous Business 1. Consider approval of Special Event and Temporary Class B permits for ET Chamber Scavenger Games, 3 dates (Jun 15; Aug 17; Oct 19) from noon to 6 pm, contingent upon receipt of fees. Motion by Trustee Nugent, second by Trustee Smalley, to approve the Special Event and Temporary Class B permits for ET Chamber Scavenger Games, June 15/August 17/October 19. Motion carried. 2. Consider recommendation from Park and Recreation Board to approve prairie flower plantings on Village-owned property in the Lake Bluff Subdivision green space area. Trustee Alexander explained the proposal for wildflower plantings in the nature area in Lake Bluff around the walking paths. Karen Wagner-Hotz explained her proposed planting plan with seeds, casting, and plantings. She stated that it does take 5-7 years to establish a prairie that will be beautiful and educational. She has a task force ready to work on this project and she stressed the advantages of wildflowers that assist in keeping fertilizers from the lake and encourage pollinators. DPW Equitz confirmed that this area will continue to be mowed once per year, but the walking path will be maintained. He stated that area is set aside for future parks but there is no specific plan.  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES May 20, 2024 Page 2 of 3 The option of burning the prairie rather than mowing was discussed, however burning is a more costly option. Motion by Trustee Nugent, second by Trustee Alexander, to approve the prairie flower plantings on Village-owned property in the Lake Bluff Subdivision green space area. Motion carried. 3. Consider recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve the four-lot certified survey map for commercial uses located at northwest corner of STH 20 and CTH ES (RA514000001); Goodden ES20 LLC and ACG Development #4, LLC (Jason Heinonen, agent) (application 2024-08) based on the four general and eighteen specific conditions listed in the staff report dated May 11, 2024. Motion by Trustee Smalley, second by Trustee Alexander, to approve the four-lot certified survey map for commercial uses located at northwest corner of STH 20 and CTH ES, parcel RA514000001. Motion carried. 4. Consider three party design and engineering services contract with WisDOT and Kapur and Associates for the Highway 120 Multiuse Path project. DPW Equitz stated that this is to design Phase 2 of the trail project and that the DOT has reviewed the proposal and, with minor revisions, has indicated their approval. Motion by Trustee Nugent, second by Trustee Renucci, to approve the three-party design and engineering services contract with WisDOT and Kapur and Associates for the Highway 120 Multiuse Path project. Motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. 2024-09 – Amending sections 52-19, 52-24, 52-25. 52-26 and 52-27 of the Municipal Code pertaining to special assessments and charges. Discussion included the interest rate and payment plan, installments, the tiered system, suggested clarifying language for payment options, consideration of the bond rate the Village is paying for the specific project the loan is being extended for, clarification that this is a policy change going forward and not intended to be retroactive for prior projects and suggested to add language to clarify that, and specific numbers for the impact this change would have on the pending School Street project. The Board will continue to review the document and note any additional questions or concerns. Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Alexander, to postpone this topic until legal staff has made the suggested updates and the document is ready to bring back to the Board for final review. Motion carried. Staff Reports 1. April Financial Report 2. Municipal Court – April 2024 Committee Reports 1. Airport Advisory Committee Minutes – 03/11/2024  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES May 20, 2024 Page 3 of 3 2. Draft Plan Commission Minutes – 05/13/2024 3. Library Board Minutes – 04/09/2024 Closed session Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Alexander, to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(f) considering social or personal histories of specific persons, where if discussed in public, would likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data or involved in such problems or investigations; and 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting of other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session (personnel matter and offers to purchase property). Motion carried on at roll call vote: President Johnson Y Trustee Alexander Y Trustee Holm Y Trustee Nugent Y Trustee Renucci Y Trustee Smalley Y Trustee Wisniewski Y Reconvene in Open Session Motion by Trustee Smalley, second by Trustee Nugent, to approve offer to purchase the CMERT property. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Alecxander, second by Trustee Holm, authorizing Administrator Suhm to execute an extension amendment of the offer to purchase for the Marathon property including the details as discussed in closed session. Motion carried. Adjourn Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Smalley, to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:38 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lorri Alexander, Clerk Note: Recordings of the meeting may be found on our YouTube Channel - Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPfzVwLzE2Pqt4-g450Klg