Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met March 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Mayor Smallwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm at Village Hall. Trustees Becherer, Rogers, Elbe, Hildreth, Mourey, and Hopkins were in attendance. Also in attendance was Supervisor Dean Klein and JR Koerber.
PART TIME SUMMER HELP – It was determined that all part time summer employees will make $15 per hour.
FIRE HYDRANT AGREEMENT – Engineer Saeger presented additional language and a price increase to be included in the ordinance book for our fire hydrant agreement with Smithton and Hecker Fire Departments. The Board discussed the proposed language and price increase and is in agreement with the suggestions from Engineer Saeger.
PRE-ANNEXATION EXPENSES – Expenses associated with completing pre-annexations was discussed. It was determined that these expenses will be paid by the owners requesting the pre-annexation.
JO MAR PARKING ZONE – This issue doesn’t require a no parking zone.
BRIA BUILDING & PROPERTY – Mayor Smallwood has talked with the property owner. The Board discussed options for this property. It was determined that Mayor Smallwood will give the owner the contact information for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church so the owner can contact them about the property.
1 N. MAIN – This property was discussed. It was decided to get in contact with the property owner and ask him to attend a regular board meeting to discuss the property.
WALTON’S PROPERTY/PARKING – The Board discussed the traffic and parking hazards associated with Walton’s customers. Suggestions included right turn only when exiting Walton’s parking lot and no parking or stopping on the highway or on neighboring properties.
SMITHTON KOUNTRY MARKET – JR Koerber was in attendance to discuss the grocery store. We will help get the word out for the grocery store as well as all Smithton businesses to shop local and patronize all Smithton businesses.
WATER & SEWER RATES – It was determined to raise the water rate by $1 and raise the sewer rate by $1 effective May 1.
BUDGET – The budget is near completion.
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PACKAGE – Everyone is in agreement with the employee compensation package.
Trustee Rogers made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Elbe to adjourn. All Trustees were in favor. The motion was granted. Meeting adjourned at 9:04 pm.
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