Village Board

VILLAGE OF NICHOLS -- Board Meeting September 13, 2022 Call to Order: by President Terry Scheller at 6:30 p.m. with Trustees Jerry Krull, Kathy Krull, and Tom Daniels present. Trustee Brent Gerdts absent. Also present: Mark Engel, NRFD Fire Chief Wayne Seitz, Roger Ort and Linda Hoes. Agenda: Motion by Jerry/Kathy to approve the Agenda, carried. Outagamie County Police Report: (no report) Minutes: Motion by Kathy/Jerry to approve the August 9- Board Meeting and the August 23- Special Meeting minutes, carried. Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Kathy/Tom to approve the August Treasurer’s Report and bank statements and to approve the transfer of $18,000 from Community First Credit Union to Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP), carried. Bills to Approve: Motion by Jerry/Tom to approve the bills and VISA charges, paid on Village checks #18688–18724 and four electronic withdrawals; and, Water Utility checks #2623-#2626, carried. Guests: 1. Mark Engel discussed the pumping of liquid manure in regards to water flow/ runoff into the storm sewers. Terry stated that two of the village’s survey stakes are missing. 2. Chief Sietz on: a) conducting a fire inspection at Schroeder Construction, b) asked about strengthening the burning permit ordinances (clerk will check with the Village of Black Creek), c) stated the Town of Cicero’s WDF grant was approved and asked of the Village’s application. The clerk confirmed that it had been approved. Black Creek Police Report: (no report) Water & Sewer Report (Roger):  WWTP: The back-flow preventer was repaired.  Lift Station: Sabel Mechanical will check the dialer issue when they are here this fall for the annual maintenance.  Recycle bins: Shiocton is ordering bins from a different company. The Village will order ten bins with Shiocton’s order at a cost of $53 per bin plus shipping.  John Deere mower: The mower’s gear box is using oil. Roger will check it out when doing the year end maintenance.  Vacation: Thank you to Terry and Gary Krull who each took wastewater samples to Shiocton for testing while Roger was on vacation.  Sewer Line: There was a leakage issue with the sewer line on Cty F, at mobile home lots 21 to 24. The issue was determined to be the responsibility of the mobile home park owner and will be repaired. Unfinished Business:  Star Communications (Star): Reviewed the email received on renewing the lease. Star will be informed the Village wants the “Rent” clause to remail the same as in the original lease and would like someone to be at the October board meeting.  USDA Grant: Board members reviewed the progress of work done. A few changes/ questions will be brought up with Fox Cities Builders.  Corporate Network Solutions: Discussed the work to be complete and received the okay from USDA to purchase the quoted equipment.  ARPA: No new information, Tabled.  Security Cameras: Tabled.  Comprehensive Plan: Tabled.  Storage Buildings & Containers: Tabled. New Business:  Storage Unit: Mark Gilinski (unable to attend meeting) inquired if the board had objections to his building storage units in his parking lot. The board said it is permissible as the property is zoned Commercial.  Menn Law Firm Agreement: Motion by Kathy/Jerry to approve the Representation Agreement with Menn Law Firm LTD, carried.  Town Web Design update: Motion by Kathy/Tom to approve updating the village website, carried.  LWM Retirees: Motion by Kathy/Jerry to adopt Resolution 2022-0913-1, honoring the service of LWM retirees Curt Witynski and Gail Sumi, carried. Correspondence: Adjourn: Motion by Kathy/Tom to adjourn, carried. _________________________________ (September 13, 2022 Board Meeting - pg. 2 of 2) Linda Hoes, Clerk Dated: 9/25/2022