Almond Village Board Regular Meeting
July 8, 2024
5:00pm
Present: B. Roehrborn, D. Johnson, D. Schultz, W. Tomczak, C. Schmidt, L. Helmrick, C. Smith, H Burns
Visitors: Greg Otto, Doug Carey
Meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President B. Roehrborn
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
L. Helmrick a motion, seconded by C. Schmidt to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2024 board meeting. Motion approved 5-0.
Treasurer’s report – H. Burns gave the treasurer’s report. W. Tomczak made a motion, seconded by L. Helmrick to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion approved 5-0.
Finance report: L. Helmrick gave the finance report. C. Schmidt made a motion, seconded by W. Tomczak to approve the bills. Motion approved 5-0
Public Input-Doug Carey appeared before the board representing Duane Wilson who is running for District Assembly 57. He gave a brief presentation on his support for Duane Wilson.
Public Works- Discussion on sidewalk repairs. L. Helmrick made a motion, seconded by W. Tomczak to repair the bridge south of the fire department, not to exceed $5,000.00. Motion approved 5-0. In the meantime, Greg will cold patch to that section for safety purposes until the repair can be done.
Fire/EMS –EMS has two new hires. One firefighter has retired.
Properties – Received a compliant on lot# 101210927-12.19 of a garden being put on this property. The board reviewed the property and property boundaries and determined there is nothing wrong. Therefore, no action taken.
Ordinance/Personnel – Went over the changes to the Employee Handbook. C. Schmidt made a motion, seconded by W. Tomczak to approve the changes. Motion approved 5-0.
Equipment – Might have to get a different pusher for the wheel loader. Greg is getting a couple of new tires for the lawnmower.
Zoning – A driveway, handicap ramp, and fixing on a garage-permits
Cemetery – Mowing is getting caught up
Beautification – None
Media/Sewer Clerk – Sewer bills going out in a couple of weeks to the ones who get them quarterly. Heather is working on the Village newsletter. It will be online again.
Discussion/sign agreement with the Portage County Animal Control-The board agreed to sign the contract. C. Schmidt made a motion, seconded by W. Tomczak to sign the Portage County Animal Control
Agreement. Motion approved 5-0.
Next meeting August 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm
D. Schultz made a motion, seconded by C. Schmidt to adjourn. Motion approved 5-0
Adjourned at 7:00 pm
Respectfully
Carol Smith, Clerk