Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES July 9, 2025 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: John Trace, Stephen Troester, Larry Dale Schultz, Jason Cartwright, Doug Rider, Denny Rickard, Robert Spurley. Absent: None Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers Citizens: None Consent Agenda: a) Approval of June 2025 Regular Board Minutes. b) Approval of June 2025 Treasurer’s reports. c) Approval of Picnic License for 1st Responders/Frolic Committee (July 23-27) Motion by Denny Rickard seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Presidents Correspondence: Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said that sewer numbers have been rising the last couple of weeks. He found a valve that was full of flushable wipes. The wet test is done and the plant passed. Collins & Hying came and replaced the new furnace that quit working. Randy talked to Iowa County Highway Department about repairing the spot on Galena Street. He also reported that the breaks went out on the street sweeper, and they are working on it. Letters were sent to the residents with lead & copper pipes saying that they should be replaced per the DNR. Police Correspondence: Committee Reports: Old Business: A. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to deny the fire department to charge for callouts. Motion passed 7-0. New Business: A. The board discussed updating the electrical at the park. One bid has been received from A.B. Electric and the board decided to table until they can get more bids. B. Jason Cartwright talked to Mueller Graphics about replacing the sign at the park. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by John Trace to have Mueller Graphics replace the sign for $600. Motion passed 7-0. C. Jason Cartwright is looking into bids for an electronic sign for the Municipal Building. D. The village board decided to not go forward with stone straightening at this time. E. The village board discussed replacing the skid steer tires and directed the public works department to get more bids. F. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to accept the Town Web contract. Motion passed 7-0. G. Denny Rickard made a motion and seconded by John Trace to approve the Village insurance contract with Baer Insurance. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by John Trace and was seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the July 2025 bill list. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Denny Rickard and was seconded by Stephen Troester to adjourn @ 8:15 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk