Village Board

***VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES*** March 21, 2023 SAUKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT and VIA ZOOM 649 E. GREEN BAY AVE., SAUKVILLE, WI 53080 Village President Barb Dickmann called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m. Julie Friede gave the Statement of Public Notice. Members: Barb Dickmann-via Zoom, Scott Fischer-present, Trevor Seitz-present, Andy Hebein-present, Jim Nowlen-present, Richard Belling- present and Pete Janus-present. Others Present: Dawn Wagner, Chief Rob Meyer, Julie Friede, Chris Janich, Matt Caswell, Kim Buechler, Nicole Lieven, Pat Kosmosky, Bob Ramthun, Eric Ramthun, Brandin Depies, Brad Grams, Tanner Woepse, Cameron Deppiesse, Tanner Karman, Brianne Bray, Austin Jarum, Chad Rubens, Rachael Bray, Jane Frisque, Randy Frisque, Dom Ramierz, Taylor Snider, Rachelle Karman, Cathy Karman, Bill Karman, Allison Bialzik, and Rich Witkowski PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS None APPROVE MINUTES OF March 7, 2023 MEETING. Nowlen/Hebein made a motion to approve minutes of March 7, 2023 with amendment. Motion Carried. COMMUNICATIONS REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT Swearing in Ceremony – Police Officer Chief Rob Meyer administered the Oath of Office for Tanner Karman. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Wagner welcomed everyone to the Village Board Meeting. ORDINANCES – RESOLUTIONS – PETITIONS REPORTS OF VILLAGE BOARD COMMITTEES Utility Committee Fischer reported on the meeting of March 14, 2023. Fischer stated the Utility Department has been working with Ruekert and Mielke to develop a Technical Standard Spec Book for Construction projects. PFAS testing is scheduled in April 2023, if results are consistent, the Water Department will request a waiver for the rest of the year with the DNR. Testing is conducted in Duluth, MN and is costly to have courier deliver samples. Fischer stated they slip-lined the sewer main on N. Mill Street between Heilmann Drive and Neisen Drive as well as on Stoney Ridgeway and Fransee Lane Speedy Clean has 7 of 10 sewer laterals completed with the slip lining. Public Works/Cemetery Committee Next Scheduled Meeting May 16, 2023 Public Safety Committee No Report. Finance Committee Dickmann reported on the meeting of March 21, 2023. WWTP – Project Update. Fire/EMS Update. By unanimous consent the Saukville Village Board agreed to move forward by focusing on exploring the potential for consolidation among the two communities (Grafton & Saukville) with the willingness to include additional stakeholders who are truly engaged & interested. A recommendation was made to the Village Board to the approve the quote of $11,385.15 from Rinderle Door Company for the Police Department Garage Door repair, funding from the Police Dept. Equipment Replacement Fund. Nowlen/Hebein made a motion to the approve the quote of $11,385.15 from Rinderle Door Company for the Police Department Garage Door repair, funding from the Police Dept. Equipment Replacement Fund. Motion Carried. Committee went into Closed Session. The authorized the Village Administrator to hire GovHR USA, in the amount not to exceed $15,000, to assist in the hiring of a new Finance Director/Treasurer within the parameters presented. Funding shall be from the Village’s Contingency Fund. Other Matters Wagner and Hebein attended the joint Village/City/School Board Meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023. School District gave an update on their strategic planning initiatives. Wagner stated a school board member wanted to thank the Saukville Police Department for their presence at Saukville Elementary School every morning. Employee Appreciation Event will be on April 5 th at 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing is scheduled for April 5th at 7:00 p.m. for the development of the Premier Economic District. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Plan Commission No Report. Community Development Authority/Industrial Review Committee No Report. Library Board Janus reported on the March 14, 2023 Meeting. Library Board Minutes will be sent when available. Mid-Moraine Municipal Association Nowlen reported on the March 8, 2023 Meeting. Nowlen stated the topic of the meeting was using Zoom/Technology with assist with meeting attendance. OPERATOR LICENSE APPROVALS None. LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVALS None. CITIZEN MATTERS AS NOTICED None. ADJOURNMENT Seitz/Nowlen made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:05 p.m. Julie Friede Village Clerk