Island EMS reported 8 runs and 7 clinic calls. The Police Dept. received 6 reports and 74 phone calls and the Fire Dept. had 4 runs. Pilot training has begun on the Drone Program equipment. The Water Dept. will be hiring a contractor to complete the meter retrofits (about 708 meters). A new billing program was implemented but there were some problems. If they cannot be worked out, another system will be evaluated. Ordinance no. 9 adopts the mandated cyber security program. The two zoning ordinances had their second reading. They double the minimum lot size in R-1 and R-2 districts, but note that “All lots of record previously platted, recorded and accepted by the Village are hereby recognized as legal non-conforming lots of record.” The ordinances indicated that the Planning Commission recommended the change “to better manage new development and provide clearer guidance for open space the density.” Another Resolution had its first reading, accepting a grant for $19,000 for the airport to be “used for the Phase II Environmental Assessment to construct and extend safety area 09/27.” The Finance Committee is recommending an increase in EMS part-time paramedic pay, purchase of a new laptop, evaluation of current water rates, and feasibility of providing council tablets to consolidate email and meeting packets, reduce paper, and support cyber security requirements. Towards the end of the meeting, the issue of feral cats was brought up to determine if the village had a solution that could be implemented. None was offered.
The next Council meeting Saturday, June 13 at 10 am (online and at Kelleys Hall – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83066676262?pwd=s1kXcOrrQnziScJcasrLU8k90Yb1yy.1).
