Meeting Minutes

Draft minutes: these minutes have not been approved by the Town Board and are subject to corrections/changes. TOWN OF HOLLAND BOARD MEETING January 8, 2025 MEMBERS PRESENT Chair Bob Stupi, Supervisors Rick Hauser, Jeff Herlitzke, Michael Hoffman, and David Weber STAFF PRESENT Town Crew Supervisor John Frauenkron, Clerk Marilyn Pedretti CALL TO ORDER Chair Stupi called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Notices were properly posted. MINUTES Motion by Herlitzke/Hoffman to approve the minutes of December 11, 2024. MOTION carried. CITIZENS’ CONCERNS: None given. COUNTY SUPERVISOR REPORT: None given. CSM: FEHR Lee Fehr, N7335 Amsterdam Prairie Road, requested approval of the Certified Survey Map (CSM) to split the 4.67 acre parcel into two lots. John Krage, Arrow Land Surveying, was present to answer questions. Discussion followed. Hoffman reported the Plan Commission recommended approval. Motion by Hoffman/Herlitzke to approve the Certified Survey Map for Lee Fehr at N7335 Amsterdam Prairie Road in order to split the 4.67 acre parcel into two lots. MOTION carried. PUBLIC WORKS Tree removal: Stupi reviewed the quote to remove trees along 13 Town roads with money allocated during the budget session. Motion by Herlitzke/Weber to approve Dave’s Tree Service quote to remove trees along roads for the Town per their list stated. MOTION carried. Employee review follow-up: Stupi reported on two items discussed during employee reviews. He noted the dental insurance can only be added during the “open” enrollment period and it was the consensus to seek further information before next year’s budget session. He reviewed the four options for a time clock and discussion followed. It was the consensus not to pursue at this time. CDL requirements: John Frauenkron, Town Crew Supervisor, is in the process of updating his CDL and will have it completed before the February meeting. David Carlson, Town Crew, reported he completed one portion but an airbrake test and full vehicle inspection is still required, which he will schedule in the next two weeks. Discussion followed. New Amsterdam road work: Stupi reminded members that there will be a Public Information Meeting on Wednesday, January 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm to provide input on the upcoming road project in New Amsterdam. Town crew report: Frauenkron read the crew report and answered Board member questions. PLAN COMMISSION Hoffman reported the only item discussed was the CSM and that they will be updating the Long Range Road plan at their next meeting. Draft 2 STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION 2025 culvert work: Hoffman reported they discussed the stormwater work to be conducted this year in the Country Estates/ Bice Addition/Brentwood area and their recommendation to utilize the services of the town engineer. Discussion followed. Motion by Hoffman/ Herlitzke to have GEC contract to go out for bids and conduct management in the County Estates/Bice Addition/Brentwood Addition for work to be done in 2025. MOTION carried. Report on 1/7/25 meeting: Hoffman reported they have been discussing some safety issues discovered along O. Thompson Road, which will be researched further. BLUFFLAND COALITION Weber reported the Coalition has $250,000 to distribute and asked for input for possible projects. Discussion followed. Weber will check into the possibility of a 50% match of funds. FIRE DEPARTMENT Herlitzke reviewed the minutes of December 17th noting the finances are in good shape and the fire truck is now operational but the rescue truck is being repaired. Hauser noted there will be much discussion concerning the update to the turn-out gear. WTA DISTRICT MEETING Stupi asked if any members were planning to attend the WTA District meeting this March. It was the consensus to send Hauser and Pedretti to the March 14th meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT AND BILLS The Treasurer’s report and invoices were reviewed. Motion by Herlitzke/Weber to accept the Treasurer’s report and approve the bills in the amount of $133,664.89. MOTION carried. ADJOURN Motion by Herlitzke/Hoffman to adjourn. MOTION carried. Adjourned 7:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn J. Pedretti Town Clerk