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Bloomington board approves licenses, land-use permits, quarry access and personnel measures during clerk’s FMLA
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved multiple business licenses, land-use permits, a yearly quarry-access contract with WTCC, a summer-help wage increase, and post-closed-session actions to retain accounting services and continue clerk health insurance during FMLA leave.
At its June 2 meeting the Village of Bloomington board approved a package of routine business items and personnel measures designed to maintain services while Clerk/Treasurer Shawna Atterbury is on FMLA leave.
License and permit approvals: trustees unanimously approved licenses for Route 35, Blue Jay’s Bar & Grill, Whispers & Thyme, Bloomington Stop & Go, the Bloomington Park Concession Stand Group (six-month Class B beer license), Economy Feed Mill and Hoffman’s Court Street Property. The board also approved land-use permits allowing Tim Senn to install steel siding and roofing on a west addition and barn, and allowed Aaron and Kimberly Maag to add a rear deck.
Quarry access contract: the board accepted an extended contract with WTCC granting village access to a quarry for brush, grass clippings and other natural burnable material for $2,000 per year; the contract excludes treated wood and materials containing nails.
Personnel and clerk coverage: the board approved raising summer helper Brenden Jentz’s hourly pay from $11 to $12. After a closed session on personnel matters, trustees accepted an Engagement of Services agreement with Johnson Block Accounting to assist with clerk duties during the clerk’s FMLA. The board also voted to continue paying the Clerk/Treasurer’s health insurance premiums while she is on leave.
Why it matters: the approvals keep local businesses and community services operating under current licensing and permit rules, secure an economical option for yard-waste disposal, and maintain continuity of municipal administration and employee benefits during the clerk’s leave.
Next steps: Johnson Block Accounting will assume duties as specified in the engagement agreement; trustees will receive updates on clerk coverage and any future budget effects at subsequent meetings.
