The Village Board of Monticello met on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

During the Public Appearances portion of the meeting, Mike Johnson of Green County Development Corp., and Alicia Augsberger, the Monticello Village Attorney, introduced themselves.

Johnson urged the board to continue looking into more economic development. He said that he has had a number of inquiries from businesses looking for “sizable properties.”

The board had a short discussion on the proposed 2017 budget.

In an analysis and summary provided by Village Clerk DaNean Naeger, it was learned that the tax levy for 201...