Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES March 11, 2026 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Larry Dale Schultz, Jason Cartwright, Doug Rider, Denny Rickard, Robert Spurley. Absent: John Trace, Stephen Troester Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: Bob Davis stated that he didn’t think his meter was working correctly because he felt his water bill was higher than normal. Randy explained that the meters are designed so they won’t read incorrectly but instead will just quit working. The board suggested to Bob that he look to see something that was leaking. Consent Agenda: Approval of February 2026 Regular Board Minutes Approval of March 6, 2026 Park & Recreation planning committee meeting Approval of February 2026 Treasurer’s reports. Approval of operator’s license for Alana Wardell at the Linden Store Motion by Doug Rider seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Presidents Correspondence: None Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported that she closed out the ARPA funds. Sue also told the board that she would not be available for the May meeting. Alan Schrank volunteered to take meeting notes for the May meeting. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said the sewer plant is running well. Randy said that while at the conference he spoke with R.W Allen about the dialer system and learned that the modem could be changed for around $500-$1000 so that we can get rid of the landline. Randy met with a representative from Focus on Energy. He learned that at the sewer plant there wasn’t much to change. We could replace lights in the Community Building and Municipal Building and there could be a rebate for most of it. Randy reported that the truck box on the Red F550 quit going up and down. Grant County Truck Bodies made the repairs. This may be under warranty. Randy told the board that sewer backed up. Collins & Hying was called and they could not get through the clog. Curran’s Drain Cleaning was called in and they were able to grind the tree roots that were blocking it. The DNR inspected the burn site. We received a notice of noncompliance because the site is burning brush less than 6” in diameter. The village would need to buy a woodchipper and will need to send a waiver letter saying the village can’t afford to purchase a chipper. Mike Silvers said the water side is running well. He reported that he will need to start completing the CCR report. Mike said that he will be going to take a sewer test on 5/29 in Madison. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank reminded the board that the spring cleanup for the village is coming up and he will be working with a few residents to clean up around the homes. He also reported that Mineral Point is on auto aid for the Linden Fire Depart at no cost. He also told the board that 2 new members joined the fire department. Committee Reports: Larry Dale Schultz reported that Jeff Borchert cut the tree down and will grind the stump for free. Larry Dale is going to get bids on materials for a new parking lot at the park. He will need to contact Alliant about the Power Pole in the middle of the parking lot. Randy Kitelinger will call Diggers Hotline. Old Business: Concrete replacement in front of the Municipal Building – Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Doug rid to accept the bid for $11, 075 from Brunett Built LLC for the concrete replacement in front of the Municipal Building. Motion passed 4-0. Larry Dale abstained. New Business: Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to switch cellular phone service from Verizon to FirstNet. Motion passed 5-0. Alan reported that Spectrum came and updated the outdated equipment at the Municipal Building. Doug Rider made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to go with Alan Shrank’s recommendation to upgrade to 750 MB Download X 35 MB upload and drop TV from the Spectrum plan. Motion passed 5-0. Alan Schrank asked the board for permission to reduce the asking price from the current asking price of $21,000 on the fire truck. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to lower the price to $18,000 or any best offer to be considered by the board. Motion passed 5-0. Wisconsin State Chiefs Association received a safer FEMA grant for PPE for up to $3,000 reimbursement for turnout gear pending a firefighter physical exam. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to approve the purchase of fire fighting gear pending passing a physical for Richard Glass. Motion passed 5-0. No action taken on the new park sign at this time. Discussion of 2-lot certified survey map for 1007 Margaret St & 845 Franklin St. This was tabled until the board receives the certified survey map. Motion by Jason Cartwright and was seconded by Doug Rider to approve the March 2026 bill list. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by Doug Rider and was seconded by Denny Rickard to adjourn @ 8:54 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk