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Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met July 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

After calling the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the roll was called. The following members were recorded as present: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Regular Session Minutes – July 08, 2025

B. Approval of Executive Session Minutes – July 08, 2025

C. Approval of Bills

Trustee Wight moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Mullens and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

No: None - 0

Absent: Eichhorn - 1

Abstain: None - 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Kimberly Johnson informed the Board members that she moved into Bellevue and noticed several dogs without leashes within the community.

John McCormick informed Board members that he had a conversation with a company regarding portable buildings. He would like to sell them but is concerned about the square footage. Bellevue has an ordinance with a square footage limit. Mr. McCormick stated that he would like the Board to consider revising the ordinance. The storage units would be displayed on the lot.

ACTION ITEMS

A. Mr. Wilson informed the Board that the cost to remove the tree would be approximately $2,500-$3,000 because 80% of the tree is located on the Village of Bellevue right-of-way. It is a safety issue if the tree falls. Trustee Lannert moved to approve the tree removal service for Eisele Dr. The motion was seconded by Trustee Wight and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

No: None - 0

Absent: Eichhorn – 1

Abstain: None – 0

B. Trustee Lannert moved to approve the job description for the Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer. The motion was seconded by Trustee Wight and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

No: None - 0

Absent: Eichhorn – 1

Abstain: None – 0

C. Mayor Pesch reminded the Board members that the Village was deficient regarding certain policies. The auditor has provided language for these deficient policies. The credit card policy would apply to all employees. There was Board discussion. Trustee Wight moved to approve the Credit Card Policy. The motion was seconded by Trustee Mullens and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

No: None - 0

Absent: Eichhorn – 1

Abstain: None – 0

D. Trustee Mullens moved to approve the standard agreement with CMT for the building code updates. The motion was seconded by Trustee Lannert and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

No: None - 0

Absent: Eichhorn – 1

Abstain: None – 0

REPORTS

A. Streets – Mr. Wilson informed the Board members that the work on Eisele Dr. has been completed. The next project is to repair 100 ft. of sidewalk on Main St. by the school.

B. Deputy – Sheriff’s Department

VILLAGE TREASURER

Ms. Schlatter informed the Board members that she met with the maintenance crew to review the coding in LOCiS to differentiate TIF working hours.

VILLAGE MAYOR

VILLAGE TRUSTEES

A. Wiseman

B. Mullens

C. Cooper

D. Wight

E. Eichhorn

F. Lannert

VILLAGE ATTORNEY

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Trustee Wight made a motion to move into Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Trustee Lannert and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

No: None - 0

Absent: Eichhorn – 1

Abstain: None – 0

Mayor Pesch called the regular meeting to order, and the roll was called. The following members were recorded as present: Wiseman, Mullens, Cooper, Wight, Lannert – 5.

Trustee Lannert stated that the Board could hire someone from the Village for the cleaning service. Mrs. Pesch informed the Board members that she received responses from 3 companies that the Village Hall was too small of job for janitorial service. There is a bid received from a small company willing to clean the hall. There was Board discussion. Attorney Alster stated that the item could be added to the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Wight moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Cooper and approved by a voice vote of all present Trustees.

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