Village of Brighton Village Board met Sept. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Roll Call: Mayor Matthew Kasten called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present Trustees- Bradley Arnold, Jim Winslade, John Bramley, Marcella Wilfong, Dala Lawrence, and Aaron Mead. Also, present Cynthia Tucker Village Clerk, Treasurer Ashley Lievers, Public Works Manager Kaleb Kahl, and Attorney Jennifer Watson and Robert Watson.
3. Review Minutes and Approval:
Brad Arnold made a motion to approve the minutes of 08/11/21 and place them on file, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
4. In Matters of Recognition Matt Kasten wanted to thank congratulate Mike & Sherry Allen with his exceptional yard. The yard looks fantastic and shows his pride in ownership. Mayor Kasten will drop off the Beautification Recognition Home of the Month Award to be placed in their yard. We thank the Allen’s for making his yard so beautiful.
5. Treasurers Reports (Village and Water): Brad Arnold made a motion to approve the report and place the report on file, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
6. Review Bills and Approval:
Dala Lawrence made a motion to approve the bills and charge to appropriate accounts, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
7. Hours by Employees: Information purpose only
8. Audience Comment: David Shaw wanted to speak out the drug problems in his neighborhood; Mayor Kasten will refer his concerns to the Police Department. John Collins wanted to introduce himself to the Board and invite them to come by to inspect his home for the upcoming special use hearing. Arnold Grubbe wanted to make a complaint about the drug problem and someone has a rooster and he is tired of hearing it every day. 9. Correspondence: None
10.Committee Reports:
a. Clerk Committee- 08/11/21, No Meeting Held.
b. Public Works Committee- 08/23/21, Dala Lawrence made a motion to approve the Public Works Committee meeting minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Motion passed by Voice Vote 6-0.
c. Economic Committee: 08/03/21, No Quorum
Park Committee: 08/12/21, Aaron Mead made a motion accept the Park Committee Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Jim Winslade. Motion passed by Voice Vote 6-0.
d. Planning Commission: 08/18/21, No Meeting Held
f. Public Safety Committee: 08/16/21, Marcella Wilfong made a motion to accept the Public Safety Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Motion passed by Voice Vote 6-0. John Bramley made a motion to approve the purchase of AED pads for three units, 2nd by Jim Winslade. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion carried 6-0.
g. Zoning Committee: 08/17/21, Aaron Mead made a motion to accept the Zoning Committee Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Motion passed by Voice Vote 6-0.
h. Finance Committee: 08/11/21, Aaron Mead made a motion to accept the Finance Committee Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Motion passed by Voice Vote 6-0.
11. Unfinished Business:
• Mayor Kasten informed the board that the Royal Banks contract for the ATM at Schneider is still in the works, but Royal Banks is still gathering information.
• Aaron Mead made a motion to amend the current ordinance on water and sewer tap on fees to 1,500 for water and 800 for sewer and waiving them for subdivisions where the developer is responsible for lines etc., 2nd Jim Winslade. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0. 12. New Business:
• Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the Village Clean up Day not to exceed $1500, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
• Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Ordinance, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried.
• Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the amended holiday resolution, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
• Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance, 2nd by Brad Arnold.
Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
• Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the returned check fee ordinance to $35.00, 2nd by Jim Winslade. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
• Marcella Wilfong approved the hiring of full-time police officer Kristoffer Schulte, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
• Mayor Kasten wanted to appoint Andy Hoth, Bob Sauers, and Bobby Groves to the Zoning Committee, Appoint the Chairman as Doug Feldmann and Co-Chairman as Matt Acord. Marcella Wilfong made a motion to approve his appointments, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
• Aaron Mead made a motion to amend the current UTV ordinance, 2nd by Dala Lawrence.
Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
• Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the trade in and purchase of a 2022 Ford F450 based on gas engine and proper warranty in the amount of $40,929.00, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
13. Executive Session: None
14. Miscellaneous Business: Mayor Kasten the JCH Medical Group Free Lunch and Learn on Thursday September 23, 2021 and encouraged everyone to attend.
15. Adjournment: Dala Lawrence made a motion to adjourn at 7:51p.m., 2nd by Aaron Mead.
Meeting Adjourned.
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