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Village of Greenview Village Board met May 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Greenview Village Board met for a regular scheduled board meeting. President Curry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all present participated in the pledge of allegiance. The roll call indicated that Trustees Patrick Feagans, Brandon Wellhausen, James Booth, Norman Hofmann, and Liz Soldwedel were present. Other village personnel present were John Holt, Bill Eddings, Zoning Hearing Officer, and Village Clerk Monica Brumm.

Public Participation:

No Public Participation

Bill Eddings made his recommendations on variances for Jeff Case and two for Encompass Grain Elevator. Discuss was had.

A motion was made by Trustee Booth and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to accept the recommendation for Variance # 2022-4 at 124 E Van Buren for building to sit 10’ off center of alley. Vote was roll called, all present voted aye. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Trustee Wellhausen and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to accept the recommendation for Variance #2022-2 to allow a 5’ variance with the stipulation of a visual barrier of greenery at a starting height of 6’ at Greenview Original Town of Greenview Lots 1,2, and 3 of Block 14. Vote was roll called, all present voted aye. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Wellhausen to accept the recommendation for Variance #2022-3 to allow a set back of 18’ from property line with the stipulation of a visual barrier of greenery at a starting height of 6’ at Greenview Original Town of Greenview, Lots 4 & 5 Block 14. Vote was roll called, all present voted aye. Motion passed.

John Holt gave the treasurer’s report. A motion was made by Trustee Booth and seconded by Trustee Wellhausen to accept the treasurer’s report. All present in favor voted aye. Report filed into record.

The minutes from the May 2nd, 2022, board meeting was reviewed by each board member. A motion made by Trustee Hofmann and seconded by Trustee Wellhausen to approve the minutes. Minutes approved and filed into record.

Income/Expense/Bill Report Each board member reviewed the bills. Discussion was had on the bills. Discussion was had that any out of the ordinary, emergency expenses that are over the $600 limit approved for committee chairs to spend, must notify the President prior to actually proceeding. A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to approve the payment of all bills. Motion was roll called, all present voted aye. Motion passed.

Old Business

1. Motion was made by Trustee Booth and seconded by Trustee Wellhausen to move all nuisance and zoning issues to the police department. All present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.

2. A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Wellhausen to approve the Motor Fuel Tax Budget. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.

3. Discussion was had on the cell phones.

New Business

1. Discussion was had on abandoned properties and town. A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Soldwedel to proceed on taking action with the abandoned properties.

2. A motion was made by Trustee Booth and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to turn the abandoned property at 152 W Monroe St. over to the attorney.

3. Discussion was had if any thing was being done on the sewer project as far as grants, etc. go. President advised that the engineers were pursuing every possible grant out there.

4. A motion was made by Trustee Soldwedel and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to approve to send a draft copy of an ordinance regarding storage containers to the attorney.

Meeting went into executive session at 8:33 pm and executive session was adjourned at 9:08 pm.

Committee Reports:

Trustee Feagans: A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Booth to approve purchasing chest waders for water department not to exceed $600. Motion was roll called all in favor voted aye, motion passed.

Trustee Heavner: Absent

Trustee Hofmann: Nothing

Trustee Soldwedel: Will be meeting with the budget committee Wednesday.

Trustee Wellhausen: Will be getting insurance and things set up for new officer.

Trustee Booth: Would like a map to start marking which sidewalks need replaced.

President: Passed out new contact and committee lists. Advised he spoke with the Village Attorney regarding billing in question and we do owe the bill. A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Wellhausen to approve payment to Village attorney. Motion was roll called all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed. Discussion had on setting rules as to who and contact the Village Attorney and how often. Was discussed that The President, Treasurer, and Clerk would contact attorney with information. A motion was made by Trustee Booth and seconded by Trustee Wellhausen to allow the budget committee to send a draft copy of the budget to the attorney once it’s completed. All present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm.

At the conclusion of all business, the announcement of the next meeting was made. The next meeting will be held on Monday June 6th, 2022, at 7:00 pm.

https://thevillageofgreenview.com/documents/344/051622_meeting_minutes.pdf