City Council

Village Board Meeting Tuesday May 10 , 2022 1123 The Village Board met Tuesday May 10, 2022 at the Village Hall, at 7:00p.m., with Margaret Young, Jordan Powell, Sally Madsen, Chris Wruck, Jane Fehrman, Attorney Stephen Huebscher, Superintendent Karl Miller, Clerk Penny Danielson, Chief Deputy Olson & Sherriff Waldera with Jackson County Sherriff Dept, Lions Club Vice President Bill Laurent. Jeremy Breheim, Nancy Hutchens 1. Call to Order @ 7:00p.m. 2. President Young Certified the open meeting law requirements were met 3. Roll Call was taken by President Young 4. Public Comment- None 5. Vouchers were approved and signed. 6. Delinquent List moved by Wruck , seconded by Madsen. Carried. 7. April 12, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes- moved by Madsen seconded by Wruck to approve. Carried. 8. April 19, 2022 Organizational Meeting Minutes- moved by Wruck seconded by Powell to approve. Carried. 9. April 30, 2022 Financial Report- moved by Madsen seconded by Wruck to approve. Carried. VILLAGE OF MERRILLAN FINANCIAL REPORT OF April 2022 COMBINED CHECKING: 2022 2021 2022 2021 Balance 3/31/2022 $7,990.25 $5,636.63 FIRE POP FUND CHECKING: Deposits $79,247.29 $60,259.57 Balance 3/31/2022 $1,989.98 2339.13 Orders Written $85,693.72 $64,050.40 Deposits $286.53 $340.95 Balance 04/30/2022 $1,543.82 $1,845.80 Orders Written $0.00 $0.00 CEMETERY CHECKING - JCB: Balance 04/30/2022 $2,276.51 $2,680.08 Balance 3/31/2022 $48,539.10 $34,706.92 SAVINGS ACCTS - JCB: Deposits/Interest $2.17 $2.85 F D Savings - Equip Fund $8,087.71 $5,137.87 Orders Written $0.00 $0.00 P D Savings Equip Fund $3,760.97 $3,756.14 Balance 04/30/2022 $48,541.27 $24,709.77 EMS Donated Saving $92,497.44 $90,993.41 CEMETERY SAVINGS - JC BANK EMS New Acct $37,658.79 $37,501.83 Memorial Fund 0001 $17,280.78 $4,625.00 Utility Fund Savings $51,317.27 $98,026.08 MONEY MARKET CHK - JCB: F D DONATED CHECKING: Tax Account $975.82 $1,659.72 Balance 3/30/2022 $185.76 $431.82 St Tax Sharing $51,217.12 $82,031.91 Deposits $0.01 $255.93 Road Fund $101,764.18 $78,277.73 Orders Written $0.00 $300.00 Water Reserve $9,542.74 $12,553.67 Balance 04/30/2022 $185.77 $387.75 Sewer Spec. Redemption $47,211.73 $46,845.38 GENERAL RECEIPTS: GENERAL FUND CHK- CCU : Hall Rent $250.00 $200.00 General Working Fund $94,460.15 $119,504.59 Mentor Police Contract $80.68 $483.30 GENERAL TRUST CD - CCU : Ac Police Contract $1,054.22 $0.00 Dam Fund - maturity 8/11/22 $23,085.54 $23,969.02 Colunty Dog License $150.00 $230.00 UTILITY TRUST CD'S - CCU: Village Dog/Cat License $420.00 $263.00 Sewer Equip.- matur. 8/16/22 $48,565.53 $48,329.95 Mobile Home Park Taxes $68.86 $0.00 Diesel Insure - matur. 8/08/22 $52,559.22 $52,305.40 Town of Alma Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 CCU Member Share $6.23 $5.05 Hatfield Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 UTILITY Operators License $50.00 $330.00 Electric Revenues $30,904.10 $30,465.81 Ordinance Violation $300.34 $276.60 Water Revenues $8,569.88 $10,674.97 Building Permit Fees $165.00 $303.00 Sewer Revenues $12,655.36 $14,715.57 Zoning Fees $40.00 $30.00 Public Fire Protection (PFP) $2,940.59 $3,250.22 Park Revenue-for reservation $175.00 $30.00 Downer Memorial Fund $100.15 $100.00 Liquor License $10.00 $710.00 2% Fire dues $269.04 $0.00 Park Fund $5,653.35 $0.00 Village of Merrillan May 10, 2022 Board minutes continued 1124 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"  10. Operator License Applications-None. 11. Communications with Village Fire Department: a. April- Activities Report- Margaret read updates from Scott and Wayne Ems has 7 calls last month, 3 this month so far, Wayne will be applying for a DNR grant for a UTV. b. Fire contracts- Still have not received the Hatfield contract c. Fire District-No update 12. General Police Department & Coverage-discussion was held in regards to contracting with the county. No action was taken. 13. Park Well-Bill Laurent will make the calls and get the well drilled. 14. Communications with Village Maintenance Department: a. April Activities Report -Karl gave a monthly report, there were power outages due to the storm knocking trees on the power lines. b. USDA Grant for a pickup-No action c. Grinder Pump-Hayden St-discussion held, no action taken d. CMAR-Resolution #04-2022- Moved by Powell, seconded by Wruck to approve e. Village Superintendent/Assistance positions-Moved by Wruck, seconded by Powell to have Karl edit the job posting and submit to Penny to run for 2 weeks in the Banner & Shopper with a deadline to apply of June 3, 2022 at 11 a.m. 15. Communications with Village Attorney a. Special Assessments-No action 16. Wards Redistricting Resolution # 05-2022, moved by Wruck , seconded by Powell to approve resolution 05-2022. Carried 17. Sewer rates-Moved Wruck , seconded by Madsen to approve 11.8% sewer rate increase effective the same date for a water rate increase. Carried 18. Bids for hall HVAC unit- Moved by Madsen, seconded by Fehrman to accept the bid from RC Heating. Carried. 19. Memorial Bench in Gile Park- Jeremy Breheim and Nancy Hutchens will work with Karl on getting the bench in the park. 20. Cemetery- Sally gave a update on cemetery. Moved by Powell seconded by Fehrman to purchase the Crypt Keeper program. Carried 21 Brownfield Funding- Margaret gave the board updates on a meeting in regards to funding . 22. Communications with Village President a. Nice Neighbor award-None b. Village updates-None 23. Moved by Powell, seconded by Wruck to adjourn @ 9:47 p.m. Carried Penny Danielson Clerk 05/11/2022 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"