REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR PROCEEDINGS

Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES

May 13, 2024

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of Meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster.

Present: Kelly Kerkman, Cody Kester, Jeff Schlecht, Brian King. Others present: Angie Hupp, Troy Behnke, Kyle Petersen, Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen, Bobbi Pettit, Dylon Lueking, Dwaine and Deb Trease, Cole and Amy Scott and Bill Thiele. Absent: Marsha Hart.

Approved regular minutes of April 8, 2024, meeting. Hart absent.

Approved amending regular minutes of March 11, 2024, meeting. Under unfinished business it said, “Kerkman told the board that he was approached by Dwaine Trease who stated that after the passing of Bill Gillette, the contractor hired to demolish the building at 301 Second St. increased their bid. Trease asked Kerkman if the village would be willing to pay for demolition. Sheridan-Simonsen told the board about brownstone grants that are available but are currently only for municipally-owned properties. The board asked Petersen to send a letter asking for a status update and stating that it needs to be removed as the initial deadline for removal was October 2023.” Dwaine Trease told the board he never asked the village to pay for demolition of the building and wanted it removed from the minutes. The board approved amending minutes to “Discussion held regarding demolition of 301 Second St. building. Board asked Petersen to send a letter asking for a status update and stating that it needs to be removed as the initial deadline for removal was October 2023.” Hart absent.

Held interview with summer help applicant Dylon Lueking.

Approved hiring Dylon Lueking for summer help at $12/hr. Hart absent.

Approved treasurer’s report. Hart absent.

Tabled building permit for Joe Funk at 203 Hwy. 275 until a survey plat could be viewed.

Approved three building permits for Cole and Amy Scott at 209 River Rd. for fence, driveway widening and shop addition. Hart absent.

Discussion held with Bill Thiele regarding Clearwater Cardinals electronic sign on Hwy. 275. Thiele stated Clearwater Market is interested in obtaining the sign for advertising purposes. Board approved donating the sign if the Clearwater Market board is on board. The Cardinals section can be donated to the historical museum. Clearwater Market responsible for moving costs and making sure to follow any applicable state regulations. Hart absent.

First reading completed of Ordinance 2024-2 regarding placing question of allowing lottery within village limits on the November 2024 ballot. Several businesses in Clearwater are interested in providing Keno. Second reading to be at the June 10 meeting.

Approved Resolution 2024-2 creating an expenditure policy for village employees. Hart absent.

Discussion held on bids from Esri/ArcGIS and RVW for CIS hosting services. Approved contract with RVW with set-up costs to be paid for using ARPA or USDA grant funds. Hart absent.

Approved transferring $89,176 from water/sewer savings to water/sewer checking to cover annual loan payments. Hart absent.

Approved transferring $100,000 from general savings to general checking to cover operating costs. Hart absent.

Economic development, maintenance, library and park reports presented.

Approved Drawdown #7 of $5,000 to Five Rule Rural Planning with $1,500 in DTR grant funds and $3,500 in local match funds. Hart absent.

Bobbi Pettit presented results from a DTR survey and a downtown revitalization plan. Residents are opposed to bonds that will raise property taxes in order to pay for infrastructure improvements. Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen suggested asking voters to raise the 1.5% Clearwater sales to 2%.

Clerk report presented. Approximately a dozen known residents missed the May 1 deadline to register their dogs. They will receive letters extending the deadline to June 1 before they receive an invoice with a $50 late fee per dog.

No sheriff’s report presented.

Unfinished business presented. Approved appointing Kala Kruger as CORE board member. Hart absent.

No new information regarding possible housing subdivision options.

New business presented. Confirmed next regular meeting date of June 10.

No attorney report presented.

Approved claims and payroll. Claims: $85,553.69; wages: $7,831.53. Hart absent.

Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Hart absent.

A complete copy of the minutes is available at the clerk’s office during regular business hours.

Angie Hupp,

Village Clerk

Published May 22, 2024

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