VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting             

                                                       January 15, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  In attendance were Commissioners Adam Leiser, Kathy Koziell and Jay Buckley. The meeting was filmed by Tim Hughes of Madison TV. 

Adam called the meeting to order at 8pm.

No published agenda

Discussion ensues about budgets and warrant articles

Adam motion:  Payoff Jungfrau loan.  Kathy second.  Vote yes 3-0.  Admin needs to contact Dinah asap to get this done.

Adam motion:  Have Dinah contact all lien holders to see if the VDOE can pay next payment early on loans to decrease the interest payments.  Jay second.  Vote yes 3-0

Adam motion: Have Jay get cloud number for DPW phone and instruct Kelly and Jeff how to switch on call.  Kelly to only get additional on call money through Jan 31, 2020.  Jay also to update sheriff’s department once completed.  Jay second.  Vote yes 3-0.

Discussion about water bills for 2020 and future.  Debate ensues about possibly lowering water bills to $400 range. 

Discussion about warrant articles.

Grandval discussion.  BOC asks Adam if property owners will give an easement.  Adam thinks at least one will, possibly permanently.  BOC wants Adam to find out if VDOE can get a permanent easement. 

Discussion about consolidating CRFs

Adam to email warrant articles tonight

David Maudsley letter is discussed.  David wants a 30 minute weekly visit.  Adam suggests this be allowed for a four week period starting on March 9, 2020.  Kathy doesn’t support any 30 minute visits.  Adam wonders if we should get more understanding of what David wants.  Jay and Kathy agree.  Kathy requests a more detailed, written description of what David plans to do during his 30 minute visit. 

Adam motion: to request David Maudsley give a more detailed, written description of what he plans to do during this 30 minute visit if it is permitted.  Kathy second.  Vote yes 3-0.  Adam to draft. 

Adam suggests we invite the police rather than sending a letter.  Jay and Kathy agree.  Invite to come from the office. 

Taylor property is discussed.  Adam to write a letter outlining that it’s not been forgotten.  Drawing being modified.  Pictures to be taken once rain comes in the Spring.  Property owner can expect follow up in late April or May. 

Donna to take minutes moving forward.

Adam updates the BOC on process for Bond counsel. 

Motion to adjourn by Adam.  Second Jay.  Vote yes 3-0

Meeting adjourned at 11:45pm