The Gays Mills Village Board took action on two lots in North Mills that are past their deadlines to start construction.
In the case of Lot #24, Gays Mills Village Trustee Art Winsor moved to have village take possession of the lot, trustee Emily Kinserdahl seconded the motion and the board approved the motion.
Village resident John Gibbs had indicated his interest in building on Lot 24 in 2022 and put down $1,000 toward the purchase. He was granted three one-year extensions to start construction, but recently informed the village that he was no longer interested in pursuing building on the lot.
In the case of Lot #27, Joey and Ashley Brown were also interested in building. However, they never began construction and were granted two or more extensions on the one-year deadline. They are currently trying to sell the lot.
Trustee Kevin Murray moved to give the Browns two months to close on the sale, Emily Kinserdahl seconded the motion and the board approved the motion.
If the Browns are unable to close on the real estate purchase in two months, the village will take possession of that lot.
In other business, the Gays Mills Village Board:
• approved changing the zoning on a property being developed on Old Gays Road from Ag 2 to Ag 1 on the recommendation of the planning commission that the Ag 1 zoning is more appropriate to the planned use of the property
• received a positive report on the swimming pool that noted one employee had resigned, but things were working well
• learned the effort continues to find a building inspector to assess the condition of a potentially blighted building in the 200 block of Main Street
• reviewed the right of way encroachment agreement involving a driveway issue at 601 Ten Hills in the North Mills Development
• learned the village has been unable to find a commercial property real estate appraiser to assess the value of village-owned buildings
• agreed to have visual problems at Old Gays Road and Highway 171 examined
• rejected making a $250 donation for a Driftless Wisconsin Sponsorship
• agreed to review the Public Service Commission Water Simplified Rate Case Outreach
• declined to pursue the 2025 Bridge Aid Petition
