Village Board Meeting — Minutes

1 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING Monday, October 14, 2024 6:00 pm Minutes  Call to order The monthly meeting of the Reedsville Village Board was called to order on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM by Village President Al Schreiber.  Pledge of Allegiance  Roll call Present were: Andy Bubolz, Becca Fox, Terry Hansen, Jennifer Maertz, Dennis Parsley, and Jack Siebert. Also present were: Craig Schuh, David Nichols, Nanci Geiser, Troy Haese, Christina Wenzel, Jeremy Kortbein, Linda Kortbein, Wade Kasper, and Jesse Walt.  Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6- 0.  Public Appearances a. Public Input: b. Visitors: David Nichols, Nanci Geiser  A discussion was held regarding chicken requests for Wenzel and Kortbeins.  A discussion was held regarding Home Occupation License for Wenzel. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to approve the Home Occupation License pending approval from The Manitowoc County Health Department. Motion carried 6-0.  A discussion was held regarding Halloween Trick or Treat time. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to approve the Trick or Treating time for Sunday October 27, 2024 from 2pm to 4 pm. Motion carried 6-0.  A discussion was held regarding the fence for Brittany Schaller and Eric Reinemann. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Je Maertz pending the inspection by the Building Inspector, Roger Mayer. Motion carried 6-0.  Approval of Minutes: a. A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Hansen to approve the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 6-0. b. A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Fox to approve the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 6-0. c. A motion was made by Parsley and seconded by Fox to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-1, Siebert abstained. d. A motion was carried by Fox and seconded by Bubolz to approve the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-1, Siebert abstained.  Treasurer’s Reports/Bills 2 A motion was made by Bubolz and seconded by Fox to approve payroll in the amount of $68,124.26 and the accounts payable in the amount of $322,894.95. Motion carried 6-0. Gary Pautz lawn cutting bill to be sent to RAA to pay. A motion was made by Bubolz and seconded by Fox. Motion carried 6-0.  Correspondence a. Valders Ambulance Service Report –2024  Department Reports a. First Responders First Responders President, Nicole Stotzheim submitted a written report.  Calls: August 2024: 14 TOTAL FOR 2024: 95  Discussion/possible decision regarding insurance premium. Stotzheim and Schuh to call and set up meeting with Insurance Agent.  A discussion was held regarding contracts signed with Townships of Maple Grove and Franklin.  A discussion was held regarding the new elected officers: Nicole Stotzheim President, Mike Kocourek Vice President, Matthew Strenn Treasurer, and Amara Strenn Secretary.  A discussion was held regarding attending the Board Meetings of Rockland and Cato this evening. b. Fire Department Fire Chief Jason Schuh submitted a written report.  Calls: August 2024: 4 2024 Yearly Total: 44  A discussion was held regarding the meetings with other townships for the 2025 Budget.  A discussion was held regarding the SCBA face piece fit testing was completed and the annual SCBA inspection was completed by Macqueen.  A discussion was held regarding the annual driver safety course was completed.  A discussion was held regarding the recent donation to be used towards thermal cameras. c. Clerk-Treasurer – Mary Jo Krahn  The Budget Public Hearing Meeting was scheduled for November 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM.  Discussion was held regarding financial report- custodial credit risk and collateralized. Postponed till next board meeting. d. President Report – Al Schreiber  Discussion was held regarding an update on nuisance properties.  Discussion/possible decision on update with 427 Manitowoc St, electrical update is the only building permit issued at this time. Per Building Inspector there has been no change of use with this property. e. Police Department Police Chief, Kirk Schend, submitted a written report.  Discussion was held regarding the 2025 Brillion/Reedsville Law Enforcement Agreement with dollar amount and the amended changes. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Siebert to approve the 2025 Brillion/Reedsville Law Enforcement Agreement. Motion carried 6-0.  Discussion was held regarding selling of the ATV. A motion was made by Bubolz and seconded by Siebert for proper appraisal, posting, selling of ATV and use of money for essential items for the PD. Motion carried 6-0. 3 f. Utility Department Operator-In-Charge, Tanner Raddatz, submitted a written report g. Public Works Supervisor, Jason Maertz, submitted a written report.  A discussion was held regarding the COM2 Recycling Solutions for scheduling of electrics recycling of the Village of Reedsville 2 days out of the year.  A discussion was held for an update with the USDA Project  A discussion was held for an update on the Well #3 Transmission Line Project, the project is put on hold till Spring 2025 due to no materials, will not affect the loan  A discussion was held for the generator by Well #3 for an engine rebuild or new one  A discussion was held regarding the Plow Truck to list and sell  A discussion was held regrading Deyo Disposal. Postponed to next scheduled board meeting 20. Upcoming Meetings: The next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM. 21. Adjournment: A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Fox to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. Respectfully submitted Carissa Hillmann Deputy Clerk Treasurer