Village Board

Village of Grantsburg Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting Monday, June 26, 2023 The Board of Trustees for the Village of Grantsburg met on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Board Room, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Present: President Terrance Kucera, Trustee Greg Peer, Trustee Diane Barton, Trustee Hank Java, Trustee Maurice DJ Henderson, Trustee John McNally. Absent: Trustee Leo Janke Others: Police Chief Mitch Olson, Director of Public Works John Erickson, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Allison Longhenry Call to Order President Kucera called the Village Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Clerk/Treasurer Meyer conducted roll call. The pledge of allegiance was recited. “Class A” Liquor, Class “A” Beer License C/T Meyer explained the renewal application for Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin, LLC did not arrive 15 days prior to the regular June meeting so it could be considered. Family Dollar requested and is paying for this special meeting. Motion by Trustee Java, second by Trustee Henderson to approve the “Class A” Liquor and Class “A” Beer license for Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin, LLC, 389 E. State Rd 70, Steve Lowery, Agent, effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Motion passed unanimously. Committee Reports Administration Committee recommendations a.) Well #1 rehab proposals DPW Erickson presented three proposals for Well #1 to replace the submersible pump, motor, and check valves, televise the well, chlorinate well, startup, flush, bacti sample, and instruct on returning to normal operation. Motion by Trustee Java, second by Trustee Barton to approve the quote from CTW Wells & Pumps not to exceed $31,770 for Well #1 rehab as required by WI DNR every 10 years. Motion passed unanimously. b) Request for sprinkler system in Village right-of-way A request was received from a homeowner in the Village to install a sprinkler head in the Village boulevard between the sidewalk and the curb. The homeowner will assume responsibility for any and all repairs no matter how or who causes the repairs to be needed. Motion by Trustee McNally, second by Trustee Java to approve a sprinkler head be installed in the Village boulevard at 359 W. Harrison Avenue provided language is added to the Village’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 464. Streets and Sidewalks. §464-8 Obstructions and encroachments. B. Exceptions. (6) Public utility encroachments authorized by state law or the Village Board to include “if encroachment is approved by the Village Board, all replacement and repair costs to encroachment will be the homeowner’s responsibility regardless of how or who 1  Special Village Board Meeting Monday, June 26, 2023 caused the damage”. Motion passed 5 to 2 with President Kucera, Trustees Peer, Jave, Henderson and McNally voting yea and Trustee Barton voting nay. c. Ordinances 1. Revise Chapter 268 2. Add Chapter 470. Discussion took place regarding the Village’s current drug paraphernalia and smoke shop ordinances. A letter was read from Attorney Anders Helquist suggesting the Village’s zoning code be revised to meet the Village’s wishes for restricting smoke shops and drug paraphernalia sales in the Village. Motion by Trustee McNally, second by Trustee Henderson to authorize C/T Meyer to contact Attorney Helquist and have an Ordinance drafted restricting smoke shops and drug paraphernalia sales in the Village for review and adoption at the July meeting. Motion passed unanimously. d. Pickleball project 1. Agreement with Rotary Club. Motion by Trustee Barton, second by Trustee Java to approve the agreement between the Village and the Grantsburg Rotary Club for the Village to contract with Court Surfaces & Repair, Inc. to surface new pickleball courts with line striping in the amount of $12,275 provided the Grantsburg Rotary Club agrees to reimburse the Village for all fees paid to Court Surfaces & Repair, Inc. within one year of payment. Motion passed unanimously. Trustee Peer abstained. 2. Design approval, move registration building and kiosk Motion by Trustee Barton, second by Trustee Jave to approve the design of the pickleball courts as presented along with moving the registration building and kiosk to the west, directly north of the bathhouse. Motion passed unanimously. Trustee Peer abstained. Adjournment President Kucera adjourned the Village Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Sheila Meyer Clerk/Treasurer 2