Karthauser Greenhouse Construction...
I received an email asking what was being built in front of the Karthauser Greenhouse complex along Hwy 145. I hadn't noticed this and asked Trustee Al Vanderheiden if he could shed light on this for the reader and me.
He responded that it was a berm. A contractor involved in a DOT project was apparently looking for a site where dirt could be disposed of and thought to ask this firm if it would like a berm. Unfortunately, apparently nothing was discussed with the Village Planning Commission and a halt has been called until that can be accomplished according to Vanderheiden.
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday...
A Committee of the Whole meeting has been called for this coming Wednesday evening and will be conducted behind closed doors. The indications are that this meeting has been called to review several personnel situations. Fire Chief Gary Pollpeter's performance is to be discussed as well as that of Village Administrator Dave Schornack. The inclusion of Mr. Schornack is a bit of a surprise from my perspective. Chief Pollpeter has come under criticism from Trustee Jim Langer as has been reported.
In terms of unofficial 'buzz', I had thought that Mr. Schornack had been felt to be performing well based on comments, Board meetings, etc. He had been tasked with a plan of action aimed at curing issues the Board seemed to feel were apparent with the Fire Chief. I don't know if the two discussions each involve the other or not.
A third agenda item is said to be a discussion of the search for a new Public Works department head.
No action is able to be taken in such meetings, so it is likely some time will pass before we begin to discern what has taken place and on what, if anything, action will be taken.
There can certainly be intrigue and infighting even at the village level. Although few will ever admit this.
