July 19, 2022 JT Bds

APPROVED VILLAGE & TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE 2nd QUARTER 2022 JOINT MEETING July 19, 2022 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY HALL – 175 S. MILITARY ROAD Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Town Chairman Ken Schaefer. Present on the behalf of the Village are: Village President Tim Lemke, Trustees: Marilyn Behnke, Paul Bruckner, Keith Gainer, Robert Behnke, Steven Jacobs, Greg Zichur and Village Clerk, Ted Parsons. Present on behalf of the Town are Chair Ken Schaefer, Supervisors: Mark Ecker, Joe Kuhn; Town Clerk, Steve Phipps and Town Treasurer Andrea Ortlieb. Also present, Fire Chief Mike Funk, Joe Schneider, 1st Responder’s Captain Kathy Stadtmueller, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. OPEN MEETING NOTICES verification of compliance was given by both Clerks. AGENDA: Motion to approve by Kuhn, second by Ecker. M/C MINUTES of the 1st Quarter 2022, April 20, 2022 Meeting: Motion to approve by Gainer, second by Kuhn. M/C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 2nd Quarter FD Expenses: The village clerk presented the expenses for the fire department and hall. Joe Kuhn moved to pay the village $6,875.33 for the balance due the village. Ecker 2nd the motion. M/C. 2nd Quarter First Responders Expenses: The town clerk presented the expenses for the first responders. Marilyn Behnke moved to pay the town $272.54 for the balance due the town. Robert Behnke 2nd the motion. M/C. 1st. Responders Report: Stadmueller reported there being 31 calls YTD with 17 being in the town and 13 in the village. 13 active members, 1 probationary and 1 member on LOA. Tim L. asked about refusal of service by the public after being called. Fire Dept. Report: Mike Funk reported the ISO audit went well. The rating was 5-10 which varied based on location. Mike requested copies from the village clerk of the ISO documents and the emails regarding hydrant flow testing. The department will be hosting a firefighter’s class from October 2022 to Jan. 2023 and requests moving the Jan 2023 joint board’s meeting. After general discussion the boards agreed to hold the Jan. 2023 meeting on Jan. 25, 2023. Calls: 11 calls in the 2nd quarter with 2 calls in the town, 0 calls in the village, 9 mutual aid, 4 to Calumet Fire Dept., 1 Harrison, 3 Chilton, and 1 in Combined Locks. Buildings and Grounds: Paul Bruckner reported on painting of the hall and fire station with a cost of $2,025.00. Joe Kuhn moved to have the painting done as presented and Marilyn Behnke 2nd the motion. M/C. Paul Bruckner asked Mike Funk about future floor repair work. Keith Gainer shared concerns about other areas. Ken said get someone to do core drilling to get more accurate prices. Mike Funk said some lights are out and Paul B. said he would change some light bulbs. EMS Volunteer Expense Reimbursement: General discussion about per diems and stipends occurred. Other departments policies were discussed. Ken suggested treating EMS staff to receive reimbursement in a manner consistent with board member’s per diems. Differences in the village and town per diems was discussed. Steve Phipps reported on the levy limit exception available to municipalities with joint EMS districts. There was a handout from the village citing “Stipends and per diems could be deemed reimbursements of expenses.” from the Wisconsin Fire Service Guidebook revised July 2019. Keith Gainer said he would contact other department to find out policies of reimbursement/stipends to staff. Separate Accounts: There was a handout distributed as page 30 of the July 2022 The Municipality citing the legality of separate accounts with appropriate accompanying ordinance(s). Tim Lemke said he hopes to have an ordinance by September. Next Meeting: October 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM with the village president presiding. Joe Kuhn moved to adjourn. Mark E. 2nd the motion. M/C at 7:27 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Phipps, Town Clerk