Discussing property purchase on main St.

lots of sewage talk and road talk.

2025 Discussions.

2025 Lots of happenings. Including starting a Parks and Community committee and a Streets and Sidewalks committee.

2025 Getting it done

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Meeting Summary (Simplified):

• Minutes Approved: April 7th minutes and 2025 budget adjustments approved.

• Treasury Report: Reviewed expenses including sewer, trash, snowblower, tree removal (over budget), and payroll. Report approved.

• Foreclosure: Hoover property is now in county foreclosure; cleanup expected.

New Business Highlights:

• Sidewalks: Repairs underway; extra work requested by homeowners must be paid by them. About 10 sections fixed. Future repairs depend on funding.

• Lawn Mowing: Delays due to rain; mowing ongoing.

• Street Lights: Three new lights approved for Eaton Hwy at $320 each.

• Harassment Issue: Individual discussed for threats and harassment; may be banned from village property.

• Tax Rate: 2025 rate (5.1593) approved, same as last 12 years.

• Railroad Crossing: Complaint made about rough crossing; no update yet.

• Zoning: One property pending paperwork; another cleaned up and approved.

• Maintenance: Tractor needs front tires; flags and signs also discussed.

• Lagoons: Power outage fixed, pipe realignment planned, heater needs replacing.

• Street Sweeping: Approved for $1,385.

• Leaf Trailer: Purchase approved for $20,247.

• Equipment Sale: Approved at $4,500.

• Road Patching: $680 for contractor patching approved; extra $500 for cold patch bags also approved.

• Salt Brackets: Still not installed, current location unknown.

• Incident: Ed V was removed after yelling.

• Public Comment: Sidewalk near one home will be bid out by June.

Meeting Adjourned.

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