Village Board Meeting — Minutes

1 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING Monday, September 9, 2024 6:00 pm Minutes • Call to order The monthly meeting of the Reedsville Village Board was called to order on Monday, September 9, 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, Stan Kulas, Kelly Ott, Jeremy and Linda Kortbein, Ann Marie Kulas, Brenda Ott, Toni Jackson, Matt Hills • Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Siebert to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. • Public Appearances a. Public Input: b. Visitors: David Nichols, Stan Kulas, Ann Marie Kulas, Nanci Geiser, Toni Jackson • A discussion was held regarding the light on N 6th St. • A discussion was held regarding the possible solar panels being installed on Manitowoc St. • A discussion was held regarding chicken requests for Kortbein. • A discussion was held regarding chicken requests for Wenzel. • A discussion was held regarding Home Occupation License for Wenzel. • Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Hansen to approve the, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 6-0. • Treasurer’s Reports/Bills A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Hansen to approve payroll in the amount of $ and the accounts payable in the amount of $. Motion carried 6-0. • Correspondence a. Valders Ambulance Service Report –2024 b. Chad Rataichek’ s License to sell firearms was approved for 3 years expiring on Oct. 1, 2027 motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Siebert. Motion carried 6-0. • Department Reports a. First Responders First Responders President, Nicole Stotzheim submitted a written report. • Calls: August 2024: 10 TOTAL FOR 2024: 81 b. Fire Department 2 Fire Chief Jason Schuh submitted a written report. • Calls: August 2024: 5 2024 Yearly Total: 40 • A motion was made to dismiss a Fire Fighter by Fox and seconded by Hansen. Motion carried 6-0. c. Clerk-Treasurer – Mary Jo Krahn • Discussion regarding Budget meeting set for September 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM. d. President Report – Al Schreiber • Discussion was held regarding Fire Replacement Fund. • Discussion was held regarding nuisance properties. e. Police Department Police Chief, Kirk Schend, submitted a written report. • Discussion was held regarding the dog in the vehicle and insurance coverage. • Discussion was held regarding the 2025 Brillion/Reedsville Law Enforcement Agreement. Postponed till regular scheduled October Board Meeting. • Discussion was held regarding the meeting with the City of Brillion regarding personal. f. Utility Department Operator-In-Charge, Tanner Raddatz, submitted a written report g. Public Works Supervisor, Jason Maertz, submitted a written report. • A motion was introduced by Bubolz, m otion by Fox and s econded by Hansen approving the Resolution No. 2024- 2 and authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $607,224 General Obligation Water and System Promissory Notes, series 2024B, and providing for other details and covenants with respect. Motion carried 6-0. • A motion was introduced by Bubolz, motion by Hansen and seconded by Fox for the approval of Resolution No. 2024- 3 Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $1,648,330 General Obligation Water System Promissory Notes, series 2024A, and providing for other details and covenants with respect. Motion carried 6-0. • A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Bubolz for the approval on Quarles & Brady’s Bond Council proposal for Resolution 2024-3 for Well #3 Project. Motion carried 6-0. • A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Hansen for the approval on Quarles & Brady’s Bond Council proposal for Resolution 2024- 4 for Well # 3 Project . Motion carried 6- 0. • At 7:55 pm a motion was made by Siebert and seconded by FOX to convene into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to WI Statute Section 19.85(1)(c) to conduct business which requires a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance to review legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advise concerning strategy to be adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Passehl vs Village of Reedsville. • Reconvene into OPEN SESSION. Motion carried 6-0. • At 8:04 pm a motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Siebert to reconvene into OPEN SESSION. Motion carried 6-0 3 • At 8:05 pm a motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Hansen to convene into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to WI State Sec 19.85 (1)(e) for deliberating to conduct business which requires a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Closed session is in regards to Wastewater Operator/OIC and Deputy Clerk Treasurer positions. • At 830 pm a motion was made by Hansen and seconded by jack to reconvene into OPEN SESSION. Motion carried 6-0 20. Upcoming Meetings: The next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM. 21. Adjournment: A motion was made by and seconded by to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM. Respectfully submitted Mary Jo Krahn Clerk-Treasurer