Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES April 8, 2026 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Larry Dale Schultz, Doug Rider, Denny Rickard, Stephen Troester, Robert Spurley. Absent: John Trace, Jason Cartwright Employees: Sue Lindner, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: None Consent Agenda: Approval of March 2026 Regular Board Minutes Approval of April 1, 2026 Park & Recreation planning committee meeting Approval of March 2026 Treasurer’s reports. Motion by Doug Rider seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Presidents Correspondence: Bob Spurley told the board that he met with Brunett Build about the concrete replacement at the Municipal Building and they agreed that they would start on the project after the election and would take 3-4 days to complete. They will be taking off the top step and tie in the flagpole. They will replace halfway down the sidewalk if there is no further damage from their equipment. They will also be extending the sidewalk out to the curb. Bob told the board he would also like to get estimates from Brunett Build for sidewalk replacement on the south side of Main Street by the old fire station. Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported that she is sending out letters to dog owners that have not registered their dogs. She told the village board that she is working on recouping taxes that were collected by Alliant Energy for the sewer utility bills. Sue reminded the board about the Board of Review on April 28th from 6:30-8:30. She also reminded the board that she would not be present for the May meeting, and that Alan Schrank will be taking the minutes. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Mike Silvers reported that the sewer plant is running well. He told the board that he met with Annie from WRWA and was able to complete the emergency operation plan report. Mike reminded the board that the shutoff valve needs to be replaced at 706 Franklin St and the meter at 307 Faull St lot#16 needs to be replaced. He told the board that the tree removal at the park has all been completed and the first game at the park is Friday, April 10th. Mike reported that the water is all turned on at the park, but the bathrooms will remain locked until the first game. He did say there is a leak behind the wall in the women’s bathroom that will need to be addressed. Mike reported that one of the Community Building furnaces is not working and that there is a rebate available through focus on energy to replace the lights. Mike told the board that the hinge on the bed locked up on the red truck and it was at Grant County Truck Bodies for repair. He is hoping it will be done by Friday, April 10th. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank told the board that he is working on setting up the account for the First Net Cell Phones. He reported that the updated pages for the ordinance books have all been approved. He told the board that the AEDs in the Police Car and Municipal Building have all reached their end of life and he will look into a grant for new ones. Mineral Point stocked up the 1st responder bag in the Municipal Building with basic EMT supplies. This bag has a suction device in the bag. Alan contacted Charter about cancelling the TV from our plan. Alan said that he will work with Joe at Applied Micro for a firewall for Internet. Alan reported that he had a phone conversation with Mel Masters about getting Bug Tussel to the Municipal Building. Mel said that Iowa County may help cover costs of boring. A letter is being sent to Bug Tussel and the Iowa County Board asking for consideration of offering fiber service to the Municipal Building. Alan told the board that 4 pig heads were illegally dropped off at the burn site. Alan questioned the bill from Boardman & Clark and does not think that it should be charged to the police department. He will also contact Boardman & Clark to verify that the charges are correct. Committee Reports: Old Business: Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to accept the certified survey map for 1007 Margaret St & 845 Franklin St. Motion passed 4-0. Larry Dale Schultz abstained. New Business: The stone straightening quote from Stone Guardian LLC will be reviewed by the cemetery committee. Doug Rider made a motion and seconded by Larry Dale Schultz to approve purchasing new updated phone system with Strangs Heating & Electric LLC. Motion passed 5-0. Denny Rickard made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to approve hiring Tammy Camden as the weed commissioner. Motion passed 4-1. Larry Dale Schultz made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve hiring Bobbi Silvers as the Parkhouse Concession Stand Manager. Motion passed 5-0. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to approve the proposed parking lot expansion at the park. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by Denny Rickard and was seconded by Doug Rider to approve the April 2026 bill list. Rollcall: Larry Dale-aye, Stephen Troester-aye, Doug Rider-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Bob Spurley-aye. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by Doug Rider and was seconded by Stephen Troester to adjourn @ 8:56 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk