MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The meeting was called to order at
Village President Styza presented a recognition award to Jack Van Goethem for his years of service from 1983 – 2002 on the Fire Department. The Village Trustees also thanked him for his service to the Village.
MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by
MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by
The Village investments and deposits for September 30m, 2003 were reviewed.
Chief/Administrator Douglas reported that the Public Safety Committee had met to review the proposed budget. He also stated that the Committee approved the Lake Country Fire Department budget minus the contingency.
Trustee
The Plan Commission had met and discussed language for a nuisance ordinance.
The Personnel Committee met to consider salary increases for 2004.
The Emergency Government Committee met and will be meeting again in October.
Chief/Administrator Douglas reported that the Village Open House had been a success. He also stated that resident Bronson Haase continues to work with SBC regarding internet service.
Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that he had found an
error in Chapter 6 of the Village Code under Height Restrictions. This change will be presented at a Public
Hearing held on
The Village Board agreed to set the Trick or Treat hours for
the Village as
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Chief/Administrator Douglas presented the 2004 proposed budget in detail. Clerk/Treasurer Igl reviewed Village debt and options for the 2004 tax levy and tax rate. It was discussed that reserves could be used to pay off debt. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to maintain the Village tax rate at $5.22 per thousand.
The proposal of billing for ambulance service was discussed. It was the consensus of the Board to prepare an ordinance for ambulance billing for review at the November meeting.
MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to set the 2004 Budget Public Hearing for November 10, 2003 ay 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Villavicencio, seconded by Harkness to adopt the following changes to the Village Code: 7.03 State Traffic Laws, 8.19 Unlawful Use of Telephone, 8.20 Unlawful Use of Computerized Communication Systems, 8.21 Harassment, 8.01 Fire Department, 8.02 Mutual Aid, 8.03 Prohibiting Setting of Fires, 8.04 Prohibiting Hunting, 8.05 Regulating Use of Firearms, 8.06 Prohibiting Disorderly Conduct, 8.07 Refusing to Aid an Officer, 8.08 Resisting or Obstructing Officer, 8.10 Trespass to Land, 8.11 Trespass to Dwellings. Motion carried.
A resolution to approve the amended established street and
highway width map of
There was discussion of whether to assess property owners on
Muscovy Road for road repairs that are needed. It was agreed that a letter would be sent to
property owners along
Changes to the Lake Country Fire Department agreement were
presented and reviewed. MOTION made by
Harkness, seconded by
The status of
Correspondence had been received from Richard Seaman, Sr. regarding the history of the Village. After discussion, the Board agreed that they were supportive of the project but that funding should come from private sources.
MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene Igl
Clerk/Treasurer