Lomira Village Board Discussed Swimming Pool and Other Issues

The Village of Lomira held a board meeting on Aug. 13 to discuss several matters.

The Board kicked off the meeting by discussing the future of the Lomira Swimming Pool. There was a lot of back and forth on whether or not it is in the best interest of the village to keep the pool. Some argued that the swimming pool just doesn’t have a good return of investment. There are few people who are utilizing it, purchasing season passes and enrolling their children in lessons. Attendance for the pool is overall declining.

The swimming pool is also dealing with staffing issues. Others brought up the point that by closing the swimming pool, Lomira would be losing a staple attraction. The Board decided that the topic needed to be discussed further at a later date and no decisions have been made as of now.

After discussing the future of the swimming pool, the board moved on to discussing possible improvements and renovations for Sterr Park. There are no concrete plans for the park, but there were several ideas shared with the board. There was mention of adding a fitness area and a veterans memorial. They discussed updating technology and ensuring that the park meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. They would also like to improve family gathering spaces by adding and updating picnic shelters.

The board considered awarding a 5-year contract for garbage and recycling services which will begin January 1, 2027. The board made a motion for bid #2 which is with GFL Environmental Inc. This includes weekly garbage pickup and biweekly recycling pickup, and costs $15.20 per home per month.

Motions were made to approve the following:

Granting an operator liquor license to Jani Bingen

Granting a peddler’s (solicitor) permit to Billy Yang of Southwestern Advantage for door-to-door sales on Aug. 13 for educational resources and books

Granting a transient merchant license to KEVRIS LLC dba Cousins Maine Lobster to operate a food truck at 325 East Avenue on Sept. 1

Adoption of Resolution #1078

Member handbook for boards, commissions, and committees

Payments for General Fund $298,674.12; Promotional Fund $1,600; Utility Fund $77,674.94; TIF #5 $82,313.55

Payment of request #4 to Kartechner Brothers LLC for the South Avenue project in the amount of $271,936.91

The Board has set the date and time for this year’s Trick-or-Treat, which will be on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Motions were made to approve with two members opposing Addendum #1 for wastewater treatment plant engineering to include the replacement of the existing blower room cooling fan and relocate the venting between rooms.

The board discussed fire department and public works equipment needs. They discussed costs of updating or replacing fire department equipment and the costs of a new snow plow. No concrete decisions were made at this meeting and the board will be discussing this matter further at a later date.

Updates were made regarding Well #2. The well pump has been pulled. There was a camera that went down the well that led to the discovery of a blockage. There are now efforts being made to remove the blockage.