Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES June 14, 2023 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Robert Spurley, Denny Rickard, Jason Cartwright, Linda Sudmeier, John Trace Absent: Sarah Brindley, Jim Wardell, Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Kevin Liddicoat, Garrett Faull Citizens: None Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the May 2023 regular board minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by John Trace and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the May 2023, treasurer’s reports. Motion carried 5-0. Citizens: STAFF REPORTS: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger reported the sewer plant is running well. He is in the middle of the wet test and waiting for sewer plant permit. Randy Kitelinger also reported that the sewer lined backed up at the park. The sewer line was scoped and quickly repaired before the new road was put down. Kevin Liddicoat reported no major issues with water. Liddicoat also reported that samples were sent in for the new PFAS testing and waiting for results. Kevin also talked about the water shutoffs, etc. that were damaged by the construction crews working on Hwy 39. The board advised to get a list of damages and hours to repair. Police Garrett Faull reported that Alan secured grants from ATC & Alliant Energy. Eleven letters have been sent out for unregistered vehicles. The speed board has been deployed. Alan has applied for a permit with the DOT for the Frolic Days Parade. Clerk Sue Lindner reported the new laptop was purchased. She also reminded the board that she will be out of the office July 17th – July 21st for training. President Bob Spurley reported that he, along with a few other board members, would be attending a meeting in Mineral Point on June 20th to discuss EMS charges. New Business: A) Steve Simmons from Mineral Point EMS did not attend meeting so the discussion was tabled., B) The board discussed Mandi Schultz’s request for a Picnic License for the Linden Frolic. John Trace made a motion and Jason seconded it to approve the picnic license for the Linden Frolic. Motion passed 5-0. C) The park committee reported the need to replace the fence along the left and right sides of the diamond and the backstop. The poles would not need to be replaced. Also adding an overhang above home plate. Randy Kitelinger reported that he got a quote from Holmes fencing for $14,789.56. Jason Cartwright made a motion and Denny Rickard seconded it to have Homes Fencing replace the fence and add the overhang. Motion passed 5-0. D) The park committee reported that the sign at the ballpark needed to be replaced and the shrubs needed to be pulled out and replaced with something smaller and lower maintenance. Randy got a quote from Signs to Go for $800-$900 to replace the sign. The board would like to get another quote from a different company. This was tabled until a second quote could be gotten. E) The board discussed issuing a Class”B” Beer license for Larry’s Service and Towing. John Trace made a motion and Denny Rickard seconded to approve the Class “B” Beer license for Larry’s Service and Towing. Motion passed 5-0. F) The board discussed issuing a Tobacco License for Larry’s Service and Towing. Jason Cartwright made a motion and Linda Sudmeier seconded to approve the Tobacco License for Larry’s Service and Towing. Motion passed 5-0. G) The board discussed issuing a Class”A” Beer and Class “B” Liquor license for The Linden Store. Denny Rickard made a motion and John Trace seconded to approve the Class”A” Beer and Class “B” Liquor license for The Linden Store. Motion passed 5-0. H) The board discussed the approval for a well permit for Gary Gratz. Jason Cartwright made a motion and John Trace seconded to approve the well permit for Gary Gratz. Motion passed 5-0. I) The board discussed the approval for 2 well permits for Wendy Rickard. Jason Cartwright made a motion and Linda Sudmeier seconded to approve the well permits for Wendy Rickard. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the June 2023 bill list. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by John Trace to adjourn the meeting @ 7:48 pm. Motion carried 5-0. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk