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Board declines to approve Germantown Historical Society grant request for Christchurch project
Summary
The general government and finance (GGF) committee recommended denying a public grant application from the Germantown Historical Society to cover building fees because the policy prohibits using program funds for building fees; the board considered a motion to approve but the motion failed on roll call.
The village board considered a public grant application from the Germantown Historical Society for a Christchurch restoration and addition project. Staff reported that the General Government and Finance (GGF) committee voted 3–2–0 to deny the request because the grant policy excludes coverage for building fees.
An attorney on the dais explained that the policy’s language prohibits using program funds to cover those fees. A motion to approve the application was made and seconded, but during roll call the motion failed and the board did not award the grant. Trustees noted the Historical Society could return with qualifying costs in the future for which the program does allow funding.
