January 12, 2021 at 8:00 PM - Village of Kenesaw - Board of Trustees Meeting

Discussion:  Chairman Kroos called the meeting to order at 8:03 pm and roll call was taken. - All present. Quarum met.

Discussion:  Location of the OMAL: Chairman Kroos gave notice of the location of the Open Meetings Act Literature to be on the south wall of the meeting.

Discussion:  Dewayne Boesen,  representing the Senior Citizen's Board, informed the Board that they would be interested in partnering with the Village as their facility does not have much usage and their members have decreased immensely the last few years.  The Board stated they would discuss the offer and would get back to him.

Discussion:  Chairman Kroos opened the public hearing for Levy of Special Assessments at 8:10 pm.  Brian Friedrichsen - Olsson reported that the Wayne Street paving project went well and their estimate was almost exact for this project.  He stated the property owners total was $322,025.26 and the Village's was $11,472.34 for the expense of the intersections.  He asked if there were any questions or concerns that he could answer.  Paul Weiler, property owner, asked several questions in regards to the financial part of this project: what the interest rate would be, what the due date would be, how many installment payments would there be and where the bond would be from.    Garret Engelhardt, property owner, asked about invoicing. Other questions  asked were if a 1099 would be received and if property sold with a balance, would the seller or the buyer be responsible.  Cindy Kiefer, Village Clerk and the Board were able to answer all of their questions.  Kevin Mack, property owner, asked about a section of his property still needing reseeded. Brian Fredrichsen stated that there is a year  from conclusion of project to bring project issues to light. There will be a final inspection at the end of the one year for any discrepancies or issues. Brian noted that he would drive by after the meeting and take a look at property in question or have Ben do it the following day.

Discussion:  Chairman Kroos Closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 pm after calling for any final comments from the public.

Discussion:  Kyle reviewed with the board the September 30, 2020 fiscal year annual audit report.  He reviewed the standing with their findings.  He noted that currently the Village is in good standing with their funds.  He also noted that it is recommended that all grant requests from KVFD be ran through the Village, as the Village is the owner and insurer of the fire department's assets.  A full copy of the audit report is on file at the Village Clerk's Office

Discussion:  Greg Volzke presented to the Board his request for permitting to house and keep his pigeons at his property at 604 N 5th.  After much discussion and questions as this request is  in non compliance with property measurements and the number of birds allowed of our current Ordinance No. 518-2016.  The Board agreed to table this request until next meeting to give them time to research his request.

Discussion:  Chairman Kroos reported that the Health and Sanitation Committee reviewed and agrees there are several violations to the Village ordinances at 606 N 5th.The Board discussed what the next action needed to be.  Action:  The Board directed the Clerk's Office to contact the Village's Attorney on direction from here and to report back to them at the next meeting.

Discussion:  Brian Friedrichsen - Olsson reported to the Board that the survey had been completed on the main street property and that the Village Building would be fine at the location.  The Board discussed the vague proposal by Dewayne Boesen representing the Senior Citizen's Board offering to partner with the Village with their building and would like to pursue this possibility.  Chairman Kroos will contact Dewayne Boesen for more information and details and will report back to the Board.  Jeff Edmondson will make contact in regards to the property next to the Senior Citizen's and will report back to the Board.