REGULAR PROCEEDINGS

Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES

February 12, 2024

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Feb. 12, 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: Cody Kester, Marsha Hart, Jeff Schlecht, Brian King. Others present: Angie Hupp, Troy Behnke, Kyle Petersen, Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen, John Zwingman, Kathy Feusse, Rustin Fletcher. Absent: Kelly Kerkman.

Approved minutes of Jan. 8 regular meeting. Kerkman absent.

Approved minutes of Jan. 15 special meeting. Kerkman absent.

Approved treasurer’s report. Kerkman absent.

Discussion held regarding Rustin Fletcher building permit application for additional building at daycare. Due to the size and chance of going over the setbacks, the decision was made to send it to the planning commission first, then the board could approve the commission’s recommendations.

Approved claim of $2,000 to Rembolt Ludtke LLP paid with lagoon grant funds. Kerkman absent.

Economic development report presented.

Approved claim of $3,728.50 to Stearns Construction for construction of the telehealth room, paid with FFRS grant funds. Kerkman absent.

Approved façade grant of $750 to Two Bills Steakhouse for exterior signage. Kerkman absent.

Approved digital façade grant of $750 to Two Bills Steakhouse for point-of-sale system. Kerkman absent.

Approved transferring $5,250 from economic savings to economic checking for grant payments. Kerkman absent.

Maintenance report presented.

Library report presented. Kester said a joint meeting between the village and library boards has been suggested so everyone is on the same Page regarding the building remodel. The date and time of Monday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. was set. The village board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. the same day for liquor license applications.

No park or sheriff’s reports presented.

Clerk report presented. Clerk Hupp was made aware that one of the concrete flowerpots around the Main St. flagpole was hit and chipped. More discussion was to be held in executive session to protect names.

Approved creating haying contract that states ground is for haying only between June 1 and Nov. 1 of the year the contract is signed, and that no livestock, fencing or other uses are allowed.

No unfinished business presented.

Discussion held regarding investigating areas of land, including edge of park, tree dump and lagoon. Board would like to continue looking into options.

Confirmed Mar. 11 as date for regular meeting next month.

Approved entering executive session at 7:52 p.m. to discuss legal advice and prevent needless injury to an individual.

Approved exiting executive session at 8:03 p.m.

Approved claims and payroll. Claims: $40,265.31; wages: $7,830.33.

Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

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

Angie Hupp,

Village Clerk

Published February 21, 2024

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