Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES March 13, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: John Trace, Stephen Troester, Sarah Brindley, Jason Cartwright, Denny Rickard, Robert Spurley. Absent: Linda Sudmeier Employees: Mike Silvers, Randy Kitelinger, Alan Schrank Citizens: None Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve the February 2024, regular board minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by John Trace and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the March 7, 2024, special board minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Denny Rickard and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the February 2024, treasurer’s reports. Motion carried 6-0. Citizens: STAFF REPORTS: Sewer/Water/Public Works Sewer report: Everything is running well. Last Friday March 8th Mike started doing rounds and Randy is very confident Mike will do well while he’s gone on vacation. Water: Randy is busy doing 3 reports that have previously been done by Kevin for many years. Mike is registered for water training in April when Randy gets back from vacation. Lead inspections slowly trickling in. Water had to be shut off at a mobile home that is habitually late now that the temps allow to do so without causing freezing. Streets: New mower paid for and will pick up when the old mower cleaned up and put on auction to sell. Updated mapping down by Jake Johnson’s is done. Police Many dogs have been running in the village and unregistered. Next month’s agenda to include law updates (ordinances). Ordinances are updated on our website when there is a new update. As of March 1st, over $16,000.00 in unpaid tickets. Working on speed trailer to get it up and running, it needs a little paint. Buildings in the Village in bad repair need to be addressed. Worked traffic patrol on Hwy 151 and it’s paid through wage in fringe and not the Village. Request needed for help with Dells Automation and Badger games. Village car will not be used for these events, they will carpool with Mineral Point, this is also paid through Wage in Fringe not the Village. Spring Cleanup in April. Alan’s car phone number is 608-623-2264 if you need to contact him on the road. Talked about Dodgeville Street grant. Bob investigated but there isn’t anything the village would be eligible for. Talked about growth for our Village. Clerk President Backstop at the park needs to have a better slant or balls will get caught on top of it. New Business: A) Discussion on replacing the Red 550 truck. Four bids were presented: Halladas, Les Mack, Fillback Ford, and Pioneer Sales. The bid goes to Pioneer for the purchase of a new truck. Will look at rates closer to when the truck will be ready for financing. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to go ahead with ordering a new truck from Pioneer Sales. Motion carried 6-0. B) Discussion and approval of Director of Public Works Salary: Stephen Troester and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve new wage with scheduling to be discussed with Bob Spurley and Randy Kitelinger. Motion carried 5-1. March 2024 Bill list: Recommended by Bob Spurley to only pay $5000.00 to Shawn Holmes of Holmes Fencing and the balance when backstop repairs are completed. Motion by Denny Rickard and seconded by John Trace to approve the March 2024 bill list. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Stephen Troester and seconded by Jason Cartwright to adjourn @ 8:36 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk