May 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Village of Kenesaw - Board of Trustees Meeting

Discussion:  Clerk Randall called Roll Call to establish a quorum: Trustee Higel,  Assistant Chair Kroos, Chair Knuth and Trustee Uden were present to form the quorum.  Others present: Village Clerk/Treasurer-Jodi Randall, Village Superintendent-Casey Hughes, Kenesaw Planning & Zoning Representative-Henry Wilson, Adams County Planning & Zoning Judy Mingnery, Marlene Baker of Figgins Construction, Wasenek Weekend Board Liam Parker, KCDC Representive Neel Kieser & Mike Englehardt, Village residents Mike Quackenbush, Connie Valentine, Al Nixon &  Lindsay Higel attended

Discussion:  Chair Knuth called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.

Discussion:  Nothing to Report

Discussion:  Nothing to Report

Discussion:  Al Nixon introduced himself to the board and gallery, stating that he was very upset with the road conditions on Smith Ave. Road conditions are horrible. Figgins Construction has also lined the side of community members yards with gravel. Nixon also expressed the large amount of speeding that is happening down that road and law enforcement is not handling the situation. Trustee Kroos and Knuth encouraged all the town to continue to call law enforcement to make them more aware of the situation.  
Also Village member Joyce Clark wrote a letter to the board in hopes of the board would strongly consider the Auditorium Proposal. 

Discussion:  Marleen of Figgins Construction agrees that the roads are in horrible condition. Company states that they will come back and fix the road with a better mix then previous in hopes of starting next month.  Figgins asks how the other streets that they have completed have held up. Village Superintendent Hughes states that Ash from Denison to Smith and Elm from Denison to Smith are in good condition and can be considered complete.  Figgins requested the board to release payment for the 2 projects that are completed and hold payment on Smith until work is completed. 
 

Discussion:  Wasenek Weekend Board - Facility Use Questions
Liam Parker, President of the Wasenek committee, was there to discuss having fireworks again and possible funds donated from the city to make that happen. Paker also discussing the location of a possible sand volleyball tournament.   A possible location talked about was the old dump area. Village Superintendent Hughes informed them of some sinkholes that might cause an issue at the dump site and suggested the horse arena. Parker agreed and will look into that further. Another concern for The Village board was the use of alcohol during that time as well as the length of time out there. Liam Parker let the board know that he was looking into a beer garden area to help monitor/control the use of alcohol as well as regulate the consumption. 
 

Discussion:  Chair Kunth opened public hearing at 7:58pm.

Discussion:  Judy Mignery, Adams County Planning and Zoning, read aloud Case # 24-05.3- Conditional Use Permit for Recreational Vehicle/Motor Home/Mobile home in Mobile Home Park in N39' Lot 13 and all Lot 14, Block 4, Blythes 2nd Addition

Discussion:  Mike Quackenbush voiced that he would not like the 5th Wheel to be permanent.

Discussion:  Chair Knuth closed Public Hearing at 8:10pm

Discussion:  Neel Keiser, KCDC, Read the Auditorium Renovation Proposal.  Tabled. 

Discussion:  Judy Mignery, Adams County Planning and Zoning , suggested we might want to change it from three days to seven. Tabled

Discussion:  Casey Hughes, Village Superintendent, discussed with the board the need for Water Main improvements on 4th St and Ash St.

Discussion:  The board reviewed current Water Tap rates. 

Discussion:  Casey Hughes discussed that he was in need of some new/used equipment and the board asked him to get a price.

Discussion:  David Bergin, Adams Co Deputy Atty called and said that in the Commissioners meeting on May 7th they will give the Village the parcel #010001620 formerly Owned by James Kyle but now owned by Adams County.  He said that Adams Co would give it to Kenesaw at no charge if the village wants it. Viilage Board would like to Own.