Village of Ellsworth

The board meetings covered various items, including the approval of ordinances related to traffic, parking, sidewalk use, alcohol licensing, and zoning. Discussions and actions were taken on the East End Reconstruction project, including change orders for contaminated soil and payments. The board reviewed and acted on contract agreements for public infrastructure maintenance, residential subdivision concepts, and a developer's agreement. Additionally, the board recognized an officer for life-saving efforts and addressed administrative items like annual license applications and committee reports.

The Board of Review meeting included the selection of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, confirmation of meeting notices, and verification of mandatory training for members. The board confirmed the existence of an ordinance regarding the confidentiality of income and expense information. The assessment process was reviewed, including the receipt of the assessment roll, the examination of property data, and the certification of corrections. No property owners attended the meeting, and no formal notices of intent to file an objection were submitted.

The commission approved a Certified Survey Map to split a lot in the Village Extraterritorial Zone. Public hearings were held and amendments were approved for the Zoning Ordinance regarding the restoration of nonconforming structures, standards for variances, and the regulation of alcohol production and service uses, which will now permit breweries, brewpubs, distilleries, and wineries in appropriate zoning districts.

The Village Board held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Works Director position. During the closed session, the board evaluated candidates and subsequently voted to extend an offer to the selected candidate, with an alternate identified, pending the completion of reference and background checks.

The meeting agenda includes discussions and potential actions regarding the Resolution 2026-03 Compliance Maintenance Report and matters pertaining to payments and change orders for the East End Reconstruction project.