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Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Aug. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Clerk Maahs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Clerk Maahs led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

Present: Trustees Frank Altmaier, Joe Hengels, Steve VanBuren, Dale Coughran, and Howard Lyle

Absent: President John Lynch

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

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Appoint Joe Hengels as President Pro-Tem. Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on unanimous voice vote of those present.

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from July 17, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve the July 17, 2023 Regular Board Minutes. Trustee Altmaier seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following voice vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

a. Police Department

b. Village Attorney

c. Public Works

d. Village Engineer

e. Village Treasurer/Village Clerk

Clerk Maahs shared that there will be older minutes on the agenda for approval at the August 21, 2023 meeting.

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues) Trustee Altmaier shared that there were no property violations at the last hearing.

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

c. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 2023-06 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78, “Utilities,” in the Kingston Municipal Code

After discussion, the Board would like to review the draft letter to the residents that President Lynch is drafting and hear from the Village Engineer on out-of-village rates. Trustee Altmaier made a Motion to Defer Discussion on Ordinance No. 2023-06 Until the Next Meeting. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following voice vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

d. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 2023-07 – An Ordinance Establishing Fees, Charges, Fines, Penalties, and Other Regulatory Measures (Annual Fee Ordinance) Trustee Altmaier made a Motion to Defer Discussion on Ordinance No. 2023-07 Until the Next Meeting. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Trustee Altmaier requested the Village Engineer provide a recommendation on the out-of-village rate prior. Motion passed on the following voice vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated August 3, 2023 Trustee VanBuren made a Motion to Approve the Warrant List of Items Over $500.00 dated August 3, 2023. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

Trustee Altmaier has questions on the HI Stone and HR Green invoice and asked that President Lynch clarify the invoicing at the next meeting.

b. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 2023-08 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposition of Personal Property (Police In-Car Camera Systems)

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 2023-08 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposition of Personal Property (Police In-Car Camera Systems). Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

c. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2023-07 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Purchase of Body Cameras for Police Department

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2023-07 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Purchase of Body Cameras for Police Department. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

Clerk Maahs shared that there would be closed session at the August 21, 2023 meeting to review closed session meeting minutes.

Trustee VanBuren shared that Bonnie from the Friendship Center spoke with him about ADA sidewalks, signs, or parking spots. Clerk Maahs confirmed that Bonnie spoke with President Lynch, and suggested that President Lynch will discuss at the next meeting if Bonnie is present.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee VanBuren made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 7:43 p.m.

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