Gregory Schmidt

The primary focus of the meeting involved discussions related to Tax Increment District No. 4 (TID No. 4). Key items included a review of the financials for TID No. 4, which reflected changes due to the Membrane Process & Control project plan without a boundary change. The board also reviewed Resolution 2016-12, previously approved by the Village Board for the creation of TID No. 4, and subsequently voted to approve this Resolution Concerning Tax Increment District No. 4.

The meeting addressed public comments regarding a pothole in a local church parking lot and included several committee report approvals from November 11, 2019, as well as minutes from a Special Board Meeting on December 4, 2019. Key actions taken included the approval of operator licenses for two individuals at Dollar General, a motion to continue participation in the Marathon County Task Force Grant, and the approval of the high bid for Agricultural Land rent. The Board also approved the purchase of a 2019 Fabick Caterpillar Wheel Loader and the sale of a 621 Case End Loader via sealed bid, along with the sale of a Ventrac Snow Blower Attachment. Budget roll-overs for the Police Department, Streets, and Parks were approved. Furthermore, the final payment to Paul Bugar Trucking, Inc. was authorized, along with the approval of Resolution 2019-7 establishing 2020 employee compensation amounts, seasonal employee gifts, and the 2020 Insurance Renewal. The Board voted not to discontinue the Edgar CDBG Housing RLF Program and approved the November 2019 financial activity.

The Board of Trustees meeting addressed several key items. Approvals were granted for the 2019 renewal alcohol beverage license for the Edgar Voluntary Fire Department and several 2018-2019 beverage operator's licenses. The Board also approved Resolution 2018-4, the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. Discussions included the allocation of the 2018 budget for street projects, involving crushing costs, engineering services (with an RFP planned for Royal/Gumaer Engineering), and resurfacing, with one trustee abstaining from the vote.

The Finance Committee meeting involved reviewing the financial activity for January 2014 and examining employee timesheets for the same month. A primary action item was the recommendation to approve the 2014 Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Service contract with the Edgar Volunteer Fire Department, valued at $12,312.52.

The committee meeting involved reviewing the agenda and addressing several items. Key discussions included a variance request from Arlan Emon concerning the placement of a new porch at 416 N. Second Avenue relative to the street right-of-way, which the committee recommended approving. The committee also reviewed information regarding new baseball/softball diamonds and recommended an agreement with Edgar Summer Baseball dba Edgar Area Baseball Association to commence construction. Additionally, the committee discussed and viewed vehicle options for the Police Department.