Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES June 10, 2026 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Larry Dale Schultz, Doug Rider, Denny Rickard, Stephen Troester, Robert Spurley, John Trace, Jason Cartwright Absent: None Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: Griffin Cartwright, Rileann Cartwright, John Aschliman, & Todd Kemnitzer John Aschliman voiced his concerns about his neighbor’s dogs. Todd Kemnitzer asked about zoning at his property at 141 Faull St. A planning committee meeting will be set up. Consent Agenda: Approval of May 2026 Regular Board Minutes Approval of June 5, 2026 Cemetery Meeting Minutes Approval of May 2026 Treasurer’s reports. Approval of 2026-2027 Liquor License renewals for Larry’s Service & Towing and The Linden Store. Approval of 2026-2027 Tobacco License renewal for Larry’s Service & Towing. Approval of Well Permits for Gary Gratz, Wendy Rickard (2), Larry Dale Schultz. Motion by Doug Rider seconded by John Trace to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Larry Dale abstained. Presidents Correspondence: Bob Spurley told the board that the parking lot expansion at the park is moving along, and Larry Dale Schultz is heading that up. He also commented that the concrete work at the Municipal Building is complete and we just need to add rock to the landscaping. Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported the new phones have been installed in the Municipal Building and they are all working well. She also told the board that she received the Audit Report, and it indicates that the sewer rates need to be raised again. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger reported that the sewer plant is running well. He had trouble with the computer at the sewer plant after the storm but got it going. Randy said he is still working on getting the dialer updated. He told the board he signed the agreement & sent it back right after May’s meeting. Mike Silvers reported that the hydrants were flushed on June 9th. He told the board the water side was good. He also told the board that he had talked to Bart from Delta3 and learned there were many grants available. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank told the board that he will be working on dog licensing. He said that he cannot issue citations without seeing the dogs. Alan told the board there has been an uptick of vandalism in neighboring communities and that we should keep an eye out in our village. Alan is working on trailers that are parked on the street. He is working on donation letters to be sent out for the rapid response vehicle. Alan is working on getting Bug Tussel at the Municipal Building. He said that Clinton Langreck the Iowa County Administrator is advocating to get Bug Tussel to extend the fiber to the Municipal Building. Committee Reports: Old Business: Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to hire Stone Guardian LLC to fix stones at the cemetery up to $2500.00. Motion passed 7-0. New Business: John Trace made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the Certified Survey Map for Duane & Bobbi Jo Faull property. Motion passed 7-0. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to approve Resolution #2026-01 for the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). Rollcall: John Trace-aye, Larry Dale-aye, Stephen Troester-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Doug Rider-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Bob Spurley-aye. Motion passed 7-0. Senior Nutrition Program using dishwasher – this was tabled until there are contract talks. Denny Rickard made a motion and was seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve purchasing new batteries for the speed board for a total of $668.94. Motion passed 7-0. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by John Trace to deny the request for a 3rd dog at 723 Main Street due to complaints. Motion passed 7-0. Community Wide Income Survey – Gather information & report back. Lower price on LVFD Engine 2 – table until later Listing LVFD Engine 2 WI Surplus Online Auction - table until later. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by John Trace to table G & H at this time. Motion passed 7-0. WI DNR FFP Grant Rapid Response Vehicle – No action taken. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve compensating Mineral Point Fire Department for fuel. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Jason Cartwright and was seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the June 2026 bill list. Motion passed 6-0. Larry Dale Schultz abstained. Motion by John Trace and was seconded by Doug Rider to adjourn @ 8:51 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk