Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES September 11, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:31 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: None Citizens: Consent Agenda: a) Approval of August 2024 Regular Board minutes. b) Approval of August 2024 Treasurer’s reports. Motion by Jason Cartwright seconded by John Trace to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Presidents Correspondence: Bob Spurley reported that the old bleachers are gone from the park. They are getting everything ready to pour the new concrete. Mike received his 6 month review and would be getting his $1.00 per hour increase. Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported that the clerk’s conference went well. She said she left messages with the City of Mineral Point to talk about the EMS bill. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said the Sewer Plant is running well. PFAS are still elevated, and he is working with the engineers. Randy is working with BugTussel to get service to the lift station and sewer plant. Randy will be traveling to Plover on Monday & Tuesday for test review for sewer certification. Testing that needed to be done has been completed. Randy and Mike cut out around the manholes and Blackstone provided blacktop to filled them in. Flushing hydrants the first week of October. The old ton truck is all cleaned up and ready to go to the auction in a couple weeks. Randy gave the board crack fill & sealcoat estimates for 2025. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank reported that 10 letters were sent out for junk vehicles. Committee Reports: Building committee trying to get in contact with Tri-state windows to replace broken windows in community building. Stephen Troester stated that the stone straightening in the cemetery would start in October. Old Business: A. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to go forward and purchase Workhorse for utility billing and financials/payroll. Roll Call: all aye. Motion passed 6-0. New Business: A. Disbursement of revenue funds from the sale of the old F550 was tabled for a later date. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the September 2024 bill list. Motion passed 5-0. Larry Dale Schultz abstained. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to adjourn @ 7:57 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk