Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES August 13, 2025 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:32 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: John Trace, Stephen Troester, Larry Dale Schultz, Doug Rider, Denny Rickard, Robert Spurley. Absent: Jason Cartwright Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: None Consent Agenda: a) Approval of July 2025 Regular Board minutes b) Approval of May 9, 2025 Streets & Sidewalk Committee meeting minutes c) Approval of July 3, 2025 Park Committee meeting minutes d) Approval of July 5, 2025 Park Committee meeting minutes e) Approval of 2025 Cemetery Committee meeting minutes f) Approval of July 2025 Treasurer’s reports. Motion by Stephen Troester seconded by Doug Rider to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Presidents Correspondence: Bob Spurley commented that all committee meetings need to be held in preparation for the 2026 budget process. He shared that the Frolic Committee has asked if the Village could share in the costs of the entertainment for the 75th celebration in 2027. Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported that she will be attending the clerks conference in La Crosse on August 20th – August 22nd. Sue also reminded the board that meeting dates need to be set up for Personnel & Budget meetings. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger reported that with all the rain, it is hard to keep up with all the grass mowing and because of all the rain the volume of water coming through the sewer plant has greatly increased. This could potentially cause him to be out of compliance. The county Highway Department came and paved the patch on Galena Street which had previously been torn up to fix a water problem. This bill will need to be split equally between the village and the homeowner. Randy reported that Wednesday night of the frolics, the women’s bathroom toilet plugged up. After many attempts to unclog the toilet, he purchased a drain snake and was able to get it cleaned out. He also reported that the lights were not working on the 1st base line, and he replaced the breaker to get them working. Mike and Randy cleared out the leftover food from the concession stand. Randy suggested that a housekeeping list be posted in the Parkhouse so the person running it knows the expectations. Mike Silvers commented that he has been having trouble getting the water reporting system set up in his name. He also reported that he had passed another sewer test in July. Mike reported to the board that the shutoff valve needs to be replaced at 706 Franklin Street. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank said that he is looking into collecting fines from 2002. He is still working on unregistered vehicles. Alan suggested that the Village Board update the dog ordinance limiting the number of dogs to 2 per household. Alan also reported that the speed trailer needs new batteries. He also reported that the tires have been replaced on Engine #1 and the old tires will be posted on Wisconsin Surplus with the money going to the village. Pump & ladder testing has been completed and Engine #1 & 2 both passed. DOT inspection and oil changes will be completed at Larry’s. Committee Reports: Old Business: New Business: A. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to have Applied Micro supply the Village new .gov emails for Randy, Mike, Sue, Police, and Fire Department. Motion passed 6-0. B. Doug Rider made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve purchasing a cell phone for the clerk/treasurer. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Denny Rickard and was seconded by Doug Rider to approve the August 2025 bill list. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by John Trace and was seconded by Stephen Troester to adjourn @ 7:58 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk