Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES April 10, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Linda Sudmeier, Stephen Troester, Sarah Brindley, Jason Cartwright, Denny Rickard, Robert Spurley. Absent: John Trace Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Alan Schrank Citizens: Jeff Lindner Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the March 2024, regular board minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Sarah Brindley and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the March 2024, treasurer’s reports. Motion carried 6-0. Citizens: Jeff Lindner advised the village board that the Linden Township would be resurfacing the backlot of the township building within the village of Linden. He asked the board if they would like to continue the curb and gutter. STAFF REPORTS: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said the sewer plant is doing good. The Phosphorous Optimization report is due in June. The sampler at the cheese factory wasn’t working. L.W. Alen replaced module at Well #3. The low temp sensor went off at the water tower but seems to be working okay now. Randy also said that he replaced the water shutoff at 844 Franklin Street. Randy Kitelinger said he was picking up the street sweeper next week. He has also picked up the new lawn mower. The old lawnmower will be going on the auction with no reserve. Collins & Hying replaced the broken pipe in the park restroom. Police Alan Schrank reminded the board that the spring clean up days were coming up on April 13th & 20th. He also said he is still working on unlicensed dogs in the village. Clerk Sue Lindner reported that UBmax (the utility billing system) was bought out last year by gWorks. gWorks is now planning on phasing out UBmax and Sue will be working with gWorks to see what options the village has. President Still working with Holmes Fencing to get the backstop corrected. Bob shared with the village board that Sarah Brindley has declined the newly elected trustee position. The board thanked Sarah for everything she did while on the board. New Business: A. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve an ordinance to create section 94.37(c) of the municipal code of the Village of Linden, Iowa County, Wisconsin, related to abatement of junked, unregistered vehicles. Rollcall: Jason-aye, Sarah-aye, Linda-aye, Stephen-aye, Denny-aye, Bob-aye. Motion passed 6-0. B. Denny Rickard made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve an ordinance to amend sections 97.01 and 97.02 of the municipal code of the Village of Linden, Iowa County, Wisconsin, pertaining to fire inspections. Rollcall: Jason-aye, Sarah-aye, Linda-aye, Stephen-aye, Denny-aye, Bob-aye. Motion passed 6-0. C. Stephen Troester made a motion and seconded by Linda Sudmeier to approve an ordinance to amend chapter 30 of the municipal code of the village of Linden, Iowa County, Wisconsin, related to the Village Board. Rollcall: Jason -aye, Sarah -aye, Linda-aye, Stephen-aye, Denny-aye, Bob-aye. Motion passed 6-0. D. Linda Sudmeier made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve an ordinance to amend chapter 36 of the municipal code of the Village of Linden, Iowa County, Wisconsin, related to elections. Rollcall: Jason -aye, Sarah-aye, Linda-aye, Stephen-aye, Denny-aye, Bob-aye. Motion passed 6-0. E. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve an ordinance to amend sections 31.04, 31.15, 31.16, 31.17 and 31.35 of the municipal code of the Village of Linden, Iowa County, Wisconsin, related to various officials. Rollcall: Jason-aye, Sarah-aye, Linda-aye, Stephen-aye, Denny-aye, Bob-aye. Motion passed 6-0. F. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Sarah Brindley for the Village Attorney to proceed with small claims forfeiture proceedings against Harvey L. Putman. Motion passed 6-0. G. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Linda Sudmeier to approve Tammy Camden as Weed Commissioner. Motion passed 6-0. H. Sarah Brindley made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve Penny Rickard running Park House Concessions . Motion passed 5 -0. Denny Rickard abstained. I. Discussion and approval for updated fiber optic service @ Lift Station & Sewer Plant. Table until next month. J. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the utility payment schedule for 307 Faull St. Lot#16 Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Linda Sudmeier to approve the April 2024 bill list. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Stephen Troester and seconded by Denny Rickard to adjourn @ 8:06 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk