The Exeter Village Board approved invoices and minutes
quickly after the meeting was opened by Chairman Alan Michl.
There was a request from a resident to lower the speed limit
and an issue of engine braking on the truck route on East Boundary because of
the truck traffic. “We have a speed limit in place but enforcement is an
issue,” noted Michl.
Office Carl Campbell was present at the meeting and noted
that he has not encountered speed violators, “I am usually in the area on the
weekends and haven’t seen an issue with this. Is there a particular time
that it happens that I could be there?”
There was no specific time noted.
The board has expressed an interest in creating a new
development on the east edge of town and current landowner Paul Jensen was
interested in discussing this possibility with the board. Jensen attended the
meeting and told the board, “I don’t think it would be any financial benefit to
me. I wanted to meet with you guys and see what we could do about the
sewer possibilities.”
Jensen explained that he has turned over the land to his
children. He noted that 12 of the 30 acres the board was discussing were
within the city limits. “I think the kids would be willing to trade some
ground for the land.”
Michl noted that “There almost needs to be a commitment of
houses sold before we can do anything. Generally there are no grants for
infrastructure and we (the board) can’t put sewer in, it’s how our ordinance
reads.”
After further discussion on providing a location for more
housing in the community, Vice-Chairman Tim Wilbeck expressed, “It would fit in
our long term plans but we are strapped right now.”
The board moved on to discuss the upcoming pool
season. It was noted that the pool pass pricing and swimming lesson
prices have not changed in the past four years. After reviewing the
possibility of a 20% increase, board member Kathy Erdkamp noted, “We have to
raise the costs because we raised wages so much this year.”
The board passed a motion to raise the family pool pass to
$120, individual $55, with a four dollar daily rate. They also increased
the costs of swimming lessons from $25 to $35 and the hourly party rate to $60.
Clerk Becky Erdkamp presented the audit report and asked the
board if there were any questions. She noted that the cost of the report
had increased significantly.
The board reviewed the library report and also the housing
survey results. Michl noted that the housing survey “Has a lot of information
in it. The report says we need houses and that 19 need to be
demolished. I’m not sure which 19 they are talking about. I can’t
come up with that many.”
Officer Campbell gave the police report. He explained
that he had contacted a tow company in York to tow some of the abandoned
vehicles in the community. The property owners have been properly
notified. The cost was $45 to hook up and four dollars a mile for the round
trip if a small tow truck could be used plus storage costs of $25/day.
Clerk Erdkamp explained that once the charges are incurred
the board can bill the property owner. The owner would have 60 days to
pay. If they don’t pay the village would take steps to assess
the cost to the property and put a lien on the property.
Since the property in question has multiple unlicensed
vehicles, Wilbeck asked “What would happen if we towed one vehicle?”
Officer Campbell explained that he had talked to the
property owner and “he claims he has something in the works for the cars.”
Michl noted that the department should, “get one gone and
see what happens.”
“ I think there is a little bit of word getting around
because I have seen some voluntary compliance,” reported Campbell.
Maintenance Supervisor John Mueller explained that he is
working with the insurance adjuster on finishing the hail claim on the
ballfield lights. He asked the board about putting siding on the well
house in town to improve the appearance and the board approved the expenditure.
Mueller reported a leak issue with the pool that has
resolved itself and presented a piece of equipment that he was interested in
purchasing, a concrete sweep. “It will do a larger area of
concrete. Right now we are limited to the width of a board and you can’t
put a crown on the road.”
Wilbeck asked if a nearby community might want to go halves
on the purchase. “I think it’s a good idea but we have so many other things
going on”
Michl agreed, “We need to get the tag factory down.
The asbestos is out of the tag factory and the paperwork was completed
today. I am assuming within 10 days we will be able to start tearing it
down.”
The board discussed the timeline and the safety measures
required during the demolition project.
Clerk Becky Erdkamp was notified by assistant pool manager
Sara Lincoln that her sister is a qualified lifeguard and will be available as
a substitute. Erdkamp reported that she has mailed all of the lifeguards
and the manager a list of their duties.
Erdkamp reported that February sales tax was $9254.87 and
March keno receipts were $326.66. She also reminded the board that she
will be attending the International Clerk school this month.
Exeter-Milligan Superintendent Paul Sheffield gave a brief
report on the Joint Project at the Exeter school site. They hope to
begin installing the fitness equipment this month starting with new
equipment. After all of the construction is complete then the fire
marshal will inspect the facility for occupancy.
The board set the next meeting for June 7 at 7:15 p.m.
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