Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES December 17, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: John Trace, Denny Rickard, Larry Dale Schultz, Stephen Troester, Jason Cartwright, Robert Spurley. Absent: None Employees: Sue Lindner Citizens: Doug Rider Citizens: Consent Agenda: a) Approval of November 2024 Regular Board Minutes. b) Approval of November 21, 2024 Public Budget Minutes c) Approval of December 5, 2024 Linden Planning Commission Minutes d) Approval of November 2024 Treasurer’s reports. Motion by Denny Rickard seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Presidents Correspondence: Bob Spurley talked about zoning and variances. Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger and Mike Silvers were both unable to attend the meeting but provided the board with a written update. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank did not attend the meeting. Committee Reports: Old Business: New Business: A. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the 2025 Water budget. Roll Call Vote John Trace-aye, Larry Dale Schultz-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Stephen Troester-aye, Bob Spurley-aye, Denny Rickard-aye. Motion passed 6-0. B. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the 2025 Sewer budget. Roll Call Vote: John Trace-aye, Larry Dale Schultz-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Stephen Troester-aye, Bob Spurley-aye, Denny Rickard-aye. Motion passed 6-0. C. Denny Rickard made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve Holiday Compensation - $200 for village employees. Motion passed 6-0. D. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by John Trace to hold the January Caucus on January 8 @ 6:00 pm. Motion passed 6-0. E. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve writing off old utility balances. Motion passed 5-0. Larry Dale Schultz abstained. F. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve reimbursing Glacier Cheese for overpayments made for utilities in the amount of $6,176.19. This was due to a billing error detected by the PSC. Motion passed 6-0. G. Discussion of using ABT Mailcom was tabled until more information can be gathered. H. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve hiring Lisa Riley @ $30 an hour to help with W2s and year-end reports. Motion passed 6-0. I. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the 2025-2026 Linden Volunteer Fire Department Officers. Motion passed 6-0. J. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to go to closed session @ 7:33 pm to discuss the Village Zoning Commissioner position. Motion by Denny Rickard and seconded by Stephen Troester to go to open session at 8:12 pm. Bob Spurley reported that the village board would review the process of the Zoning Commissioner. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the December 2024 bill list. Motion passed 5-0. John Trace abstained. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to adjourn @ 8:30 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk