Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2023 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Robert Spurley, Denny Rickard, Jason Cartwright, Linda Sudmeier, Jim Wardell, John Trace. Absent: Sarah Brindley Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Alan Schrank Citizens: Larry D. Schultz Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the July 2023 regular board minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Jim Wardell and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the July 2023, treasurer’s reports. Motion carried 6-0. Citizens: Larry D Schultz said he was concerned about when the sewer lateral would be put in up to his property line at 147 Babcock St. The board decided to hold a special meeting on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:30 am for discussion and approval of hiring a contractor to install the sewer lateral to Larry D and Amanda Schulz’s property at 147 Babcock St. STAFF REPORTS: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger reported that they were doing the annual water testing and Lead & Copper sampling, The building addition has been removed from the well house at the park and the people who purchased the engine are picking it up on August 10th. Randy also informed the board that new batteries need to be purchased for the Brigadier. Police Alan Schrank reported there were no major issues at Frolic Days. Alan is also dealing with an unregistered vehicle in the village. Clerk Sue Lindner reminded the board that she will be at the Clerks Conference in Appleton August 23rd - August 25th. President Bob Spurley mentioned the December fireworks to see if the village wanted to pursue having them going forward. Linda Sudmeier is going to investigate it. Old Business: None New Business: A) The board discussed the Bug Tussel Fiber Optic project. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve Bug Tussel to do trenching and put in fiber optic per the map they provided. Motion passed 6-0. B) Alan Schrank requested to purchase a Ballistic Shield for $3273.00 using part of the funds he received from the Public Safety Grant from Governor Evers. Motion by Denny Rickard and seconded by Linda Sudmeier to purchase the Ballistic Shield using part of the funds from the Public Safety Grant from Governor Evers. Roll Call Vote: John Trace-aye, Jim Wardell-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Linda Sudmeier-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Bob Spurley-aye. Motion passed 6-0. C) Alan Schrank requested to purchase a Liberator Communication Hearing Protection for $1350 using the balance of the Public Safety Grant from Governor Evers plus $173.00 from the police equipment budget. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Linda Sudmeier to purchase the Liberator Communication Hearing Protection for $1350 using the balance of the Public Safety Grant from Governor Evers plus $173.00 from the police equipment budget. Roll call vote: John Trace-aye, Jim Wardell-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Linda Sudmeier-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Bob Spurley-aye. Motion passed 6-0. D) The village board discussed the 2023 Frolic Days. Randy Kitelinger commented that the frolic committee does a great job organizing/running the Frolic Days and cleaning up afterwards. Denny Rickard commented that the concession stand did very well during Frolic Days and throughout the season. A suggestion was made to have a liaison to help with communication between the frolic committee and the board. Motion by Jim Wardell and seconded by John Trace to approve the August 2023 bill list. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Jim Wardell and seconded by Jason Cartwright to adjourn the meeting @ 7:49 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk