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Village of Kingston Village Board met Jan. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

President Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Lynch led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

Present: President John Lynch, and Trustees Frank Altmaier, Dale Coughran, and Joe Hengels

Absent: Trustee Steve VanBuren

Others in Attendance: Clerk Sandie Maahs, Village Attorney Kevin Buick, and Police Chief Gerald Taft

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

Trustee Hengels asked that public works be added for discussion under New Business. Trustee Altmaier asked that the bills from last meeting be discussed under Old Business.

5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA

Clerk Maahs shared that item ‘c’ is not needed as there are no bills to approve. a. Minutes from January 3, 2023

b. Treasurer’s Report

c. Warrants/Bills Payable

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve the Omnibus Agenda with item ‘c’ stricken. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: 3 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels

Nays: 0

Absent: 1 - VanBuren

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE OMNIBUS AGENDA

7. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Danielle Swenson discussed concerns with every other week recycling. President Lynch confirmed that Village has entered into a contract with Waste Management and the every other week is in part to relieve some of the truck traffic and wear/tear the Village roadways. President Lynch confirmed that residents can get a second recycling can at no additional

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charge. After discussion on ways to notify residents, Clerk Maahs will add the recycling schedule to the calendar online and ask Treasurer Dynek to add the recycling dates to the water bills.

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues)

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

President Lynch reviewed the project progression for the public and that DNR is working on a new design plan for the area.

c. Discussion on draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 74, “Traffic and Vehicles,” and Chapter 86, “Zoning,” in the Kingston Municipal Code

President Lynch and Trustee Altmaier confirmed that B&F found the changes acceptable. After discussion on how to proceed, Attorney Buick will put the changes in ordinance form, President Lynch will contact the zoning board members, and Clerk Maahs and Attorney Buick will work on preparing and publishing a public notice.

d. Discussion on leaf burning

Treasurer Dynek will be adding a notice of the leaf burning discussion to the water bills and the website. President Lynch confirmed that the topic is tabled until the board receives feedback from the residents.

Discussion on Bills from January 3, 2023 Meeting

President Lynch shared that the work from HR Green on the bill last week was for survey work in the west corner of the Windhaven Subdivision, assistance in responding to a Freedom of Information Act request, and looking into drainage on property for a potential permittee. President Lynch shared that the plumbing bill was for a sewer back up on Thurlby Road at the end of the line.

9. NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on Public Works

Trustee Hengels asked that a representative of public works attend the meetings. After discussion, President Lynch will ask Justin Kamp, Public Works, to attend the first meeting of the month every month and to attend the second meeting of the month, as needed.

10. ADJORN TO CLOSED SESSION

11. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 7:34 p.m.

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