Village Board

MEETING MINUTES Village of Palmyra REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING Monday April 1, 2024 Village Hall 100 W. Taft Street 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Village President Kathy Weiss at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ball, Gorsegner, Kinjerski, Petruska, Smith, Troiola, Weiss-present. Also present: Scott Halbrucker, Jeff Roemer, Scott Pavlock, Stephanie Butler and several members of the Public Safety Dept. and Board members of the Town of Palmyra. Pledge of Allegiance Communications: President Weiss mentioned a couple of community events and that there is an Election tomorrow. Monthly Reports: Public Works-Halbrucker reported that the State will be reconstructing Hwy 59 from Whitewater to Hwy 106 in the Village in 2030, our cost share is approx. $100,000. Public Safety-nothing at this time Recreation Dept.,- Butler reported that her and Scott need more time to investigate net options for the pickle ball court, she is waiting on a quote for the corn hole platforms. She has 2 lifeguards, this weekend soccer starts, still taking baseball registrations for T-ball and coach pitch only. Butler is still looking into option for fireworks for Party in the Park event. Library-typed report submitted. Clerk/Treasurer – getting ready for tomorrow’s Election. 1. Consent Agenda: All items listed are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent agenda and be considered on the regular agenda. A. Approval of the following minutes: March 18, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting and March 28th Special Village Board meeting. April 26-May 11th. Trustee Troiola mentioned that the emergency meeting called to order time needs to be changed to 12;30 pm and Weiss said that the mention of Jeff Roemer and McMahon & Associates needs to be stated for the contract on item 3. Troiola/Smith motion to approve these meeting minutes with these noted corrections. All ayes- motion carried. 2. Building Permits: None 3. New Business Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items A. Troiola/Kinjerski motion to approve the Mobile Food Vendor license renewal for Ty Poulson, Mr. P’s Grilled cheese at 203 N. Second St. Weiss said that the days of the week and times need to be completed. The Clerk said that she had spoken to Poulson and it will be the same day, Monday evening. All ayes-motion carried. B. Mural approval for the side of the Hot Rod Building at 200 W. Main St. Alissa Simmons with the Beautification Group presented 2 pictures of the mural to the board in their packets. The building owner, Gary Kahn is present. Tom Earle is the artist. The Mureal is a rendering of most of the  businesses in town, churches, museum, etc. Troiola/Petruska motion to approve the mural as presented with no objections from Gary Kahn. All ayes-motion carried. C. Operator’s License application request for Raymond Barber. Mr. Barber reapplied after being denied last month. Chief Pavlock has approved his application now because he has cleared up most of the issues from the first time. Officer LePak said that there is still an unregistered recreational vehicle at the property Barber had been staying at. We can’t deny his license for this reason per our ordinance. Pavlock said that he can be cited for the unlicensed vehicle. Ball/Troiola motion to approve the operator’s license for Raymond Barber. All ayes-motion carried. D. Special event request form from Palmyra United Methodist Church to close a portion of N. Third St. on June 8, 2024 for part of the Sesquicentennial celebration from Main to the Alleyway on Third St. from 12-4 pm. The Music on Main event is the day before so the barricades will be there. Smith/Kinjerski motion to approve the special events permit request. All ayes-motion carried. E. Troiola/Gorsegner motion to approve the payment of bills totaling $32,695.50 on the bill list with the extras presented tonight to: Jim & Judy’s, Bosto Small Engine repair, Insight FS, Village water bills, Premium Waters, Verizon, and John’s Disposal. Roll call vote: Ball, Gorsegner, Kinjerski, Petruska, Smith, Troiola, Weiss- F. Fire/EMS Coverage discussion. Scott Pavlock said there is a closed session item on the agenda for this. There is coverage help from neighboring jurisdictions, primarily Western Lakes, they will have people here in the interim. Town Chairman Frank Sauter wants to make sure the township is kept up to date for services. President Weiss says yes, she will be in contact with the Town Board. G. Troiola/Petruska motion to convene into Closed Session at 6:15 pm with staff, pursuant to §19.85(1)(e), Deliberating or negotiating 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. Specifically, the Village owned lands on Hwy H, parcel 171-0516-2722- 005, 171-0516-2814-000, 171-0516-2811-000, 171-0516-2722-000 owned by the Village. AND The Village Board will remain convened into Closed Session with staff, pursuant to §19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility AND 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.. Specifically for updates on the Public Safety Departments personnel matters. Roll call vote: Ball, Gorsegner, Kinjerski, Petruska, Smith, Troiola, Weiss- aye. Motion carried. H. Troiola/Gorsegner motion to convene into open session at 7:40 pm for further discussion related to matters discussed in closed session. Roll call vote: Ball, Gorsegner, Kinjerski, Petruska, Smith, Troiola, Weiss- aye. Motion carried. Petruska/Troiola motion to adjourn at 7:41 pm. All ayes-motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Laurie Mueller, Village Clerk/Treasurer Minutes approved with corrections April 15, 2024