Village Board

Village of Genoa City 755 Fellows Rd ▪ P.O. Box 428 Genoa City, WI 53128 262-279-6472 Office ▪ 262-279-6618 Fax Village Board Meeting Thursday, May 12th, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. BOARD 1) Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Meeting of the Village Board was called to order at 7:04 PM by President Ken Parker. MEMBERS 2) Citizen’s Comments Ken Parker Village President -Mark Miller, W533 Highland Ave., Bloomfield, WI, voiced concern over a book in the Genoa City Library. President Parker explained that he would need to speak to the Library Duane Gallo Director and Library Board about such issues. Trustee -Tamara Miller, W533 Highland Ave., Bloomfield, WI, commented on the positive Paul Jargstorf -A impacts of No Mow May and other environmental publications put out by the Village. Trustee 3) Consent Agenda: Any item listed on the consent agenda may be removed at the request of any Beth Wydra member of the Board. Trustee Approval of Payment of Bills Jim Krause Approval of Monthly Financial Reports; Payroll Trustee Approval of Minutes: Reg. Mtg. April 14th, 2022, Closed Session Mtg. April 14th, 2022 Pamela Larson Approval of Operator’s License: (PD Approved) None Trustee On a Larson/Gallo motion to approve consent agenda; motion carried by trustees: Phil Traskaski -A 4-0. Trustee 4) Unfinished Business: NONE 5) New Business: a. Discussion and possible action regarding a Special Events Permit filed by Tamara Herner from Herner’s Hideaway located at 202 Williams Rd, Genoa City for a Vendor Events every day May 1 – Oct 31, 2022; 10:00 am – 10:00 pm. Tamara Herner asked for an extended Special Events Permit, Board agreed to coincide with 3 yr. Special Events Permit on file to exp. in October 2023. On a Gallo/Larson motion; carried 4-0 b. Discussion and possible action regarding a Special Events Permit filed by Steve Kaminsky dba Broken Spoke Eatery located at 332 Fellows Rd, Genoa City for “Saturday in the Park” and Sunday Funday for every Saturday and Sunday in 2022, May 29th – September 25th, 2022 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Most events will be weddings. Events and bands will be similar to last year. They have added a stage. On a Gallo/Larson motion; carried 4-0 c. Carter St. at Franklin St. Stop Sign. On a Larson/Krause motion; carried 4-0 6) Ordinance and Resolution Updates: a. Ordinance 05-12-2022a - Repeal § 82-4 Standing Committees President Parker will review bills before each board meeting and there will be a monthly Committee of the Whole (COW) in place of committees. On a Krause/Wydra motion; carried 4-0 7) Attorney Report: Linda Gray No Report 8) Supervisor Reports Clerk/Treasurer Jurewicz’ Report – Nothing to add PW Supervisor Cole’s Report – Spoke about extra signage for new stop sign Chief Balog’s PD Report -- Part time officer sworn in. 9) Village President Report – None 10) Adjourn into closed session in accordance with Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1) Roll Call Vote: Ken Parker-Y, Duane Gallo-Y, Beth Wydra-Y, Jim Krause-Y, Pamela Larson-Y a. (e) Deliberating or negotiation of the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. 11) Reconvene into Public Session On a Gallo/Larson motion; carried 4-0 a. Consideration and possible action on recommendations for matters discussed in Closed Session by the Village Board. On a Gallo/Krause motion; carried 4-0 On a Larson/Gallo motion to adjourn at 8:01 PM; motion carried by trustees, 5-0. Attachments: DPW Cole’s Report Chief Balog’s Report Ken Parker; Village President Kate Dennis; Clerk/Treasurer