Elk Mound Village Board discussing amendment to development agreement
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By Cara L. Dempski
ELK MOUND – On August 16, Elk Mound Trustees met in closed session for over an hour to discuss a negotiation strategy for a proposed amended development agreement for Settlers Ridge. Village Pres., Steven Abraham, was contacted via email after the meeting for more details regarding what was under discussion; he responded the Board was still discussing details, and would likely hold a special board meeting August 23. Abraham did not indicate what details were receiving special attention. Following the close session, The next item on the Board’s agenda was for public appearances, there was no one present for a public appearance, Two village residents were scheduled for the citizen’s forum, but both left the meeting during the closed session. The Board approved the general fund and water/sewer utility vouchers with one trustee abstaining, Village Clerk Patricia Hahn reported there were no Tax Increment District vouchers needing approval, nor were there any building permits or water/sewer applications for service or taps.
Public Works Dir. Mark Levra reported a crew worked on cleaning sand and other debris from the drainage ditch between two homes on University Street; this was done to keep storm water flowing, and to keep water from backing up onto one of the pieces of property. He also indicated public works crews continue to work on trimming trees and vegetation to improve sign visibility and visibility on right-of-way. Levra also reported he replaced the flag on the mound Hill, since the old one was getting a bit worn.
Police chief Chad Weinberger was not able to attend the meeting, so his report was given by Levra. The report started with a reminder to the Board that the police department could use more officers. The report indicated Weinberger and officer DeVries worked on 16 misdemeanor cases and 29 felonies in July. Weinberger’s report praised DeVries for his handling of a brief police pursuit during which the officer attempted to pull over a speeder who then took off on him. Weinberger’s report indicated ordinance enforcement continues to take time in the department, and calls for service continue to be spread out geographically in the village. The report concluded with reminders to everyone to be mindful of the weather considering the recent heat and humidity and storms in the area.
Most of the Village’s standing committees had no reports since they had not met recently.
The meeting concluded with a vote to change the date of the first September meeting from the sixth, which is Labor Day, to September 7 at 6 p.m.
