Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES July 10, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:32 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 Citizens: None Citizens: Consent Agenda: a) Approval of June 2024 Regular Board minutes. b) Approval of June 19, 2024, Special Board minutes. c) Approval of June 2024 Treasurer’s reports. Motion by Jason Cartwright seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Presidents Correspondence: Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reminded the board to get there committee meetings scheduled so that the findings can be discussed at the August meeting. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said the water meters were tested on the wells, sewer plant, cheese factory, and 3 apartment buildings. Randy is working on a new lead and copper testing and other sampling that needs to be completed. Randy also reported that he is working with Town & Country to get reports done that are required by the DNR. He also continues testing for PFAS every other month. The new truck has been taken to Grant County Truck Bodies and will take 4-6 weeks before it is done. Randy and Mike will start doing pavement repair around manhole covers. Mike Silvers will start sewer classes in August. Police Correspondence: Old Business: A. The Village Boad would like Alan Schrank to get the zoning map updated before they look into any zoning issues. B. Bob Spurley revised the 2024 Village Committees listing due to Linda Sudmeier’s resignation. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to accept the new list. Motion passed 6-0. New Business: A. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to appoint Mathew Cartwright as the new weed commissioner. Motion passed 5 -0. Jason Cartwright abstained. B. The Village Board is still looking for a new board member due to Linda Sudmeier’s resignation. C. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to purchase 2 new stoves for the municipal building. Motion passed 6-0. Jason Cartwright will take care of getting prices and purchasing. D. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the Motion by Denny Rickard and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the July 2024 bill list. Motion passed 5-0. Larry Dale abstained. Motion by Stephen Troester and seconded by Jason Cartwright to adjourn @ 8:04 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk