Village Board of Trustees

VILLAGE OF WESTON, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, January 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Board of Trustees Meeting called to order by President Maloney Maloney called the Regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag 3. Roll Call by Clerk for Board of Trustees Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES (arrived at 6:22 p.m.) Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES PUBLIC COMMENTS (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=50) Greg Hoffman, 5203 Scott Street, Weston, spoke to the Board about Old Castle Glass and the noise he is hearing at his home and explained health consequences to noise nuisances in which both he and his wife are experiencing. He would like to see the update on the noise at Old Castle Glass on the Board’s agenda in the future. Susan Borgemoen, 5107 Linda Street, Weston, spoke to the Board about the noise at Old Castle Glass. She wanted to acknowledge the inspections department and police department for looking into the noise issue. Barbara Bolton, 3102 Foxtail Court, Weston, spoke to the Board regarding the creation of a TNR Ordinance. She also offered information for Jesse Nedi Gums who owns Rescued Pet Veterinary Clinic in Merrill who would assist in control of the non-strays in the Village. Vicki Williams, 3204 Foxtail Court, Weston, spoke regarding funding for the non-dog strays in the Village and is in favor of the TNR Ordinance. Jim Pinsonneault, 5002 Arrow Street, Weston, spoke to the Board as a resident, not as a Trustee, on the sale of the old municipal property at 5500 Schofield Avenue saying he was unhappy with the process of listing the property for sale. He indicated that the listing of the Village property was not done the same as listing a private property. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=1659) 4. Approval of December 18, 2023, Board of Trustees Meeting Motion by Cronin, second by Weiland to approve minutes of December 18, 2023, Board of Trustees Meeting. Pinsonneault said there was one correction in which he advised the Clerk of that correction. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES 5. Approval of January 8, 2024, Special Board of Trustees Meeting Motion by Ermeling, second by Pinsonneault to approve minutes of January 8, 2024, Special Board of Trustees Meeting. Q by Cronin as to why the discussion that took place on the sale of 5500 Schofield Avenue was not included in the minutes. Clerk Brehm indicated that she would amend those minutes if the Board chose. Motion to rescind prior motion by Ermeling, second by Pinsonneault. Motion by Cronin, second by Pinsonneault to defer January 8, 2024, Special Board of Trustees Meeting minutes to February meeting for approval. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES ACKNOWLEDGE REPORTS/MINUTES FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=1885) BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6. Ad Hoc Public Safety Building Renovations Committee 7. Community Development Authority 8. Everest Metro Police Commission 9. Extraterritorial Zoning 10. Finance 11. Human Resources 12. Joint Review Board 13. Parks & Recreation 14. Plan Commission 15. Public Works 16. Tourism Commission 17. Refuse and Recycling Motion by Pinsoneault, second by Ermeling to acknowledge reports/minutes 10, 14, and 15. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=1907) 18. Administrator 19. Clerk 20. Finance 21. Fire/EMS Chief Finke informed the Board that the open positions in the department have been filled. The department has been busy with three structure fires recently. 22. Parks & Recreation Osterbrink informed the Board that the ice rinks will be up and running by the end of this week. Maloney asked about Yellowbanks and if the disc golf was going to be moved to Prohaska Park. Osterbrink said that was discussed and they are looking into what would be best for the disc golf patrons. Maloney asked about the joint pool passes with Rothschild. Osterbrink said the Village is working with Rothschild on this. 23. Plan/Dev 24. Police Captain Hancock informed the Board that the Village of Rothschild had assisted during the department’s staffing issues during the officer involved shooting as there were three officers involved. There have been two new recruits, however one recruit had to remove themselves. 25. Public Works BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wodalski informed the Board that the Deputy Public Works Director for the Village is planning on retiring in late May or early June. 26. Technology Pinsonneault asked Crowe about the status of the cameras at Kennedy Park in which Crowe responded that he is currently working on establishing a VPN configuration. Maloney asked where the cameras were located due to the vandalism of the park. Crowe stated where the cameras are located, and that the Village can add more cameras as needed. Motion by Pinsonneault, second by Ermeling to acknowledge reports from departments. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES WORK PRODUCT TRANSMITTALS (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=2573) 27. Acknowledge December Building Permits Motion by Ermeling, second by Zeyghami to acknowledge December building permits. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES CONSENT AGENDA (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=2592) 28. Requests to pull items out of consent consideration 29. Approve Vouchers – check numbers 60987-61094, 61096-61265, and 90136-90139 30. Approval of New Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage & “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License for El Charro III LLC for the 2023-2024 licensing term 31. Action on consent agenda items BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Motion by Pinsonneault, second by Cronin to approve items 29 and 30 of consent agenda. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS 32. Resolution 2024-001 - Resolution Opposing Assembly Bill 685. An Act to Create 66.0442 of the Statute; Relating To: Local Regulation of Fowl (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=2612) Motion by Cronin, second by Zeyghami to approve Resolution 2024-001 - Resolution Opposing Assembly Bill 685. An Act to Create 66.0442 of the Statute; Relating To: Local Regulation of Fowl. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES 33. Resolution 2024-002 – A Resolution to Approve the Preliminary Plat for Green Tree Acres Subdivision (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=2649) Motion by Cronin, second by Weiland to approve Resolution 2024-002 – A Resolution to Approve the Preliminary Plat for Green Tree Acres Subdivision Question by Zeyghami as to what happens with the sidewalks and how will it work in the subdivision. Response was the sidewalks would be on both sides of the street. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES UNFINISHED BUSINESS 34. Update and possible action on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds None. 35. Update on goals for 2023-2025 Strategic Plan (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=2700) Administrator Gebert stated that there were updates in the staff reports and the employee engagement was being worked on at the current time. 36. Update on Stillwater Landing Mobile Home Park (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=2718) Keaton Schultz, 3400 Regent Street, Stevens Point presented to the Board providing a quick history of the park. He purchased the park in mid-January of 2020. He had plans immediately to make repairs to the park that never panned out due to cost and contractors’ unavailability. Covid happened in 2020 and costs went up. His plan was to replace for over 5200 square feet of new roads. Zeyghami stated that it would be linear feet, not square feet. Schultz stated that 2100 feet was done in the first phase. They demolished over 14 homes and are working on completing the curb and gutter as well as replacing hydrants and bringing in slabs for new homes. The new homes are not up and running and ready to go because of the complexity of doing so and all that is involved. Schultz cleaned up lots of garbage from tenants and garbage behind storage sheds. Schultz stated he is actively putting a plan in place for the current homes and then the next phase can happen when budget allows. Pinsonneault asked about updating the pavement plan and where Schultz is with that. Schultz said he cannot pave the whole park in 2024 as he cannot afford it. Pinsonneault asked about the safe passable roadway for the rest of the tenants. Schultz stated that the worst of the roads was completed. Maloney stated that the sense of urgency was not there for the potholes that existed and that if the park is only going to be 40 percent complete, then the remainder 60 percent must be maintained on a regular basis due to the weather. Pinsonneault asked if they could pave more for less and then do the curb in Phase 2. Maloney asked for the need of the curb. Schultz stated that the curb was necessary for water retention and storm water and to hold vehicles off the grass and that the curb protects the blacktop. Cronin asked how many active violations are in there and asked that Schulz enforce his residents to fix the issues as that is his responsibility. Maguire indicated that would be a lot-by-lot inspection done this week and that Schultz has cleaned up a tremendous amount of garbage in the park. Schultz attorney was present and spoke saying that the reason they were present at the meeting is to get a plan in BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES place. Pinsonneault said that it would just be nice to have a timeline created, benchmarks set, and accounted for. Zeyghami asked if the watermain is going to be cost-shared. Wodalski said that it would be up to the Village to restore backfill back up to the street surface under the agreement that they were planning on paving the road. Maloney said that the fencing needs to be fixed by East Jelinek. Cronin asked how early the park intends to move forward with continuing to get started. Schultz stated that he would like to get started as soon as the frost is out of the ground. 37. Update on Punch List Items for Municipal Center (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=3880) Zeyghami asked why it is taking so long for the items to be completed. He understands this takes time, but the items should be completed. Wodalski said lots of the items are in the works/parts are being ordered. Maguire said that some of the systems have not been tested yet like the AC as it has been winter. Zeyghami said that he would like to see a meeting with Bryan, Michael, Roman and himself to discuss the punch list items. 38. Update on Old Castle Glass Noise Complaint (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=4143) Higgins stated that Administrator Gebert, herself and the inspectors took a tour of the OCG plant. They still need to investigate other businesses in the area with regard to the noises that the community is hearing. Staff would like to discuss ideas with OCG regarding the fan noise. Staff heard a lot of noise outside, but it was coming from outside the building and possibly from other businesses in the area and there is need to investigate that further. Captain Hancock informed the residents to call the non- emergency number when they hear these noises so they can document. Cronin encouraged the residents to call the police department when the noises are loud to build a pattern. Pinsonneault asked what the measured noises were and what was allowed. Maguire indicated 85 decibels. Pinsonneault asked about vibration and Maguire indicated there were no measurable vibrations. Additionally, he stated that when on site, they did not have the tool available to them to measure the sound. He did take audio and video recordings. Pinsonneault said that the very loud noises are what the Village needs to pay attention to and track and meter that noise. 39. Discussion and/or action on Pending Contract with the Humane Society of Marathon County for Non-Dog Strays (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=4784) Administrator Gebert explained that the topic on the agenda tonight was about stray animals that could be adoptable. The TNR is another topic, and that ordinance is being drafted for the Board’s review at the next meeting. The $18,500 was budgeted for non- dog strays to be taken to the Humane Society. The Humane Society reconciles after the end of the year, and they would charge $200 over the 100 non-dog strays budgeted for and we would not know that dollar amount until the end of the year. Trautman said that the $18,500 that was budgeted is for 2024. Maloney questioned the review process of the Humane Society and the end of year reconciliation. Ken from Happily Ever After Sanctuary spoke to the Board that they did not want to make too many commitments. His Board for his organization did not want to take on a contract but are willing to help BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES with the TNR aspect. Cronin reflected on the numbers that were provided by Humane Officer Bishop as to the amount of non-dog strays were pick up and commented on how in the four years stated, they were never over 100. Weiland would like to see funding for both the non-dog strays and the TNR program. Osterbrink reminded the Board that a few years ago 20 rabbits were released at Yellow Banks Park, 16 were recovered, and those counted as non-dog strays. No action. 40. Update on Police Department Information (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=5800) Gebert advised the Board that there will be a press conference January 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. NEW BUSINESS 41. Discussion and/or action on 2024 Compensation Increases (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=5858) Motion by Pinsonneault, second by Weiland to approve the 2024 wage increases of 3% for all staff who have a satisfactory performance evaluation on file with the Administrator and have been with the Village for the majority of 2023, starting January 8, 2024, and return any wage adjustments to the Human Resources for recommendation to the Village Board. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES 42. Discussion and/or action on Adoption of Roberts Rules of Order (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=5962) Motion by Hartinger, second by Weiland to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order as the framework that comprises the codes and rules that facilitate operation of the Village of Weston’s Board meetings. Maloney stated that the Board should be following Robert’s Rules of Order. Ermeling recalled that there was a reason why this was not the decision years ago. Gebert said that Robert’s Rules and Order in Brief could be ordered for the Board to follow. Pinsonneault asked who would provide the training. Gebert said that either Attorney Yde might be able to do a brief training on it or we could get outside services to give the Board some training. Ermeling said if we adopted Roberts Rules and found issues BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES with it, the Board can still change those rules to follow. Zeyghami stated that the condensed book would not take too long to review and go back to if need be. Yes Vote: 5 No Votes:2 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve NO Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim NO Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES 43. Discussion and/or action on Village Auditor for Years Ending 2023-2025 (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=6553) The Finance Committee recommended Hawkins Ash to be our next auditor. Motion by Ermeling, second by Pinsonneault to approve contract with Hawkins Ash for $96,150 to complete the Village financial audit for fiscal year end 2023- 2025. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES 44. Discussion and/or action on Well 3 Iron and Manganese Pilot Testing (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=6624) Motion by Zeyghami, second by Ermeling to approve the contract with Water Surplus for an iron and manganese removal pilot study for Well 3 for $12,500. Pinsonneault asked if the Village personnel are providing the operators for the pilot testing. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES 45. Discussion and/or action on E Jelinek Ave and Von Kanel Street Reconstruction 60% Plans (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=6653) Motion by Zeyghami, second by Hartinger to approve the typical sections as shown for E. Jelinek Avenue and Von Kanel Street as well as making E. Jelinek Avenue and Von Kanel Street a four-way stop controlled intersection and signing E. Jelinek Avenue and CR-X/Camp Phillips Road for no left turns during peak traffic times. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES Pinsonneault asked about the 2 or 3 percent grade. Zeyghami said that he and Wodalski had a discussion regarding this, and 2 percent was what was discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting. Cronin asked what the Village’s preference was. Wodalski said they typically used 3 percent. Pinsonneault asked if this was with a four- way stop, which the response was yes. 46. Discussion and/or action on Purchase of Utility Work Machine/Mini Loader (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=6812) Motion by Pinsonneault, second by Weiland to approve the purchase of the Bobcat UW56 with accessories as presented in the packet for a total price of $89,600.90. Cronin asked if the Bobcat has a dump bed on the back. Wodalski said yes. Osterbrink said it is helpful with the dump bed for use on the trails. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES 47. Discussion and/or action on Farmers Market Selection Process (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=6918) The agenda item was discussed, and no action taken. Public comment from Gary Guerndt prior to going into closed session (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=7269) Gary Guerndt, 8201 Ryan Street, spoke to the Board wanting to clarify and answer some questions. Gary heard that Pinsonneault spoke to the Board about it being a gift and inquired about what he meant. Pinsonneault said any dollar paid less than the assessors fair market value is not what other people would pay and therefore, it seems to be a gift. He has more of an issue because of the way that it was never listed for sale at the onset. It was listed for a short period of time by a realtor that wasn’t high volume commercial, and he felt the exposure was not there. If the Village had put it on the market in 2020, Pinsonneault said he would feel different about it. There was no sign out front. It was not on other markets web. Guerndt asked to clarify what Greg Schmidt has it valued at to which Cronin stated that the Village has an estimated assessed value. Guerndt stated that the board has been open to say they don’t want to see what is currently there and is asking what the value is that Greg Schimdt placed on the property. Is the value based on green space? Gebert said that Greg Schmidt felt it was between $2.50 and $2.80 per sq. foot and that a value of $808,000 and $905,000 for the property was provided with the buildings on the property as they have limited value. Pinsonneault stated that even if the buildings are not in great condition, they still have value. Guerndt stated that taking the demolition costs and cost to seed the parcel would lower that value and is confused why the comments are being made that his sale is too low. Zeyghami asked Guerndt if he was going to demolish all of the property. Guerndt said that he was looking to repurpose three buildings and bring them up to par. Zeyghami questioned Guerndt that if he was planning on repurposing some buildings, then the cost of topsoil would be reduced as he would not have the need for as much since there would be buildings there. If the Village was to provide a credit for demolition, then the buildings should be demolished. If the purchaser of the property does the demolition and the Village reduces the full price by that amount, then if they buildings are not demolished, that number needs to be changed. Pinsonneault stated that he was not a yes vote to knock the site down. He wanted to see something get in there even with a few buildings remaining. The Board collectively made the decision to wipe the slate clean and get the highest and best use. Cronin added that he did not want to see the Public Works Department removing the buildings as the Village has enough work and would not have time to do that. MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION PER Wis. Stat. § 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 to wit: Offer to Purchase the Property Located at 5500 Schofield Avenue (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=8217) BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Motion by Cronin, second by Pinsonneault to move to close session at 8:17 p.m. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES (Present in closed session were Maloney, Zeyghami, Ermeling, Cronin, Pinsonneault, Weiland, Wodalski, Higgins, Jami Gebert, Brehm, Trautman, and Attorney Yde) RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION (on recording https://youtu.be/nyYgNjmtAcI?t=8277) Motion by Ermeling, second by Zeyghami to reconvene to open session at 9:09 p.m. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper YES Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES POSSIBLE ACTION ON CLOSEDS SESSION ITEMS • Offer to Purchase the Property Located at 5500 Schofield Avenue No action. ATTORNEY REFERRALS None. STAFF REFERRALS Pinsonneault requested that the Evolve website be updated. Additionally, he requested that staff install a for sale sign on the property and list for sale remaining items to include fuel tanks, buildings, etc., on the Wisconsin Surplus website. He also requested that staff provide a RFC for a Village Engineer replacement for February. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Weiland would like to see staff find another outlet for the non-dog stray contract and find funding for TNR. Ermeling requested that the Village find funding for the TNR program. Cronin requested that staff move forward with research on holiday lighting as he does not want it to fall through the cracks. REMARKS FROM TRUSTEES Cronin had a meeting with Higgins and Parker about recycling and looking ahead. In the past Weston was a leader in the community forward thinking and he would like to see the Village to continue being forward thinking. Ermeling asked to be excused at the next meeting as she will be away. REMARKS FROM THE PRESIDENT Maloney said that Tessen is doing great on the website. He requested administrator work with Hodell on the farmers market and requested changes to The Wire newsletter. Maloney also inquired about the Kerry water tower and repainting of the water tower. FUTURE ITEMS Next meeting date(s): - February 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN Motion by Ermeling, second by Weiland to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. Yes Vote: 6 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 1 Result: Pass Trustee Present Cronin, Steve YES Ermeling, Barb YES Hartinger, Jasper ---- Maloney, Mark YES Pinsonneault, Jim YES Weiland, Jamie YES Zeyghami, Hooshang YES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 01/15/2024 Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk