Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES November 13, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, November 13, 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, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: Mel Masters Iowa County Board Supervisor Citizens: Mel Masters reported that the county budget had been passed. He spoke about the progress at the airport. The old jail site was sold to Southwest Vocational Technical College. He also reported the Sun Program was struggling financially. Consent Agenda: a) Approval of October 2024 Regular Board minutes. b) Approval of October 2024 Treasurer’s reports. c) Approval of 2025 Humane Society Contract d) Approval of 2025 Mineral Point EMS Contract . Motion by Jason Cartwright seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Presidents Correspondence: Bob Spurley asked to have the December meeting date changed due to a conflict. The December board meeting will be Tuesday, December 17th @ 6:30. Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported that the utility billing will be done through workhorse next week. And the accounting/payroll conversion to workhorse will be January 1. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said sludge has all been hauled. Plant numbers are good and on Friday a half drain inspection will be done on the water tower. The plows have been put on the trucks. He also said a lead & copper list was going to be sent out with the water bills. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank reported he was still working on a vehicle on Wasley street. He told the board the roof in the municipal building was leaking when it rained hard last time. Alan also said that he is still working with Southwest Regional Planning to get the zoning map updated. Committee Reports: Old Business: New Business: A. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the Linden Police Department specialty impact munitions policy & procedure. 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. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the 5% match payment ($1928.80) for the portable radios for the fire department. 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. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the November 2024 bill list. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by John Trace to adjourn @ 8:15 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk