Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

Village of Withee Phone: 715-229-4319 511 Division * P.O. Box A * Withee, Wisconsin 54498 The Village of Withee Board met on February 9, 2026, in the Municipal Building, Conference Room at 6:30 pm for the regular board meeting. Clerk Niemi called the meeting to order. A Kalepp/Kroeplin motion to elect Trustee Amacher to chair the meeting carried with all ayes. ROLL CALL-Roll call was answered by Trustees Amacher, Kroeplin, and Kalepp. President Klabon and Trustee Shelton were absent. Clerk Niemi recorded the minutes. Also, in attendance were DPW Derek Schad and Cindy Cardinal. MINUTES-A Kroeplin/Kalepp motion to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2026, regular meeting carried with all ayes. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-A Kalepp/Kroeplin motion to approve the monthly financial statements for the General, Water, and Sewer Accounts carried with all ayes. PAYMENT OF BILLS-A Kalepp/Kroeplin motion to approve paying the General Account checks 37443 thru 37463; Water Account checks 7605 thru 7613; and Sewer Account checks 2630 thru 2631 and online payments as presented carried with all ayes. PAYROLL REPORT-The board reviewed the employee timecards and payroll report. COMMUNITY INPUT-There was no community input. COMMITTEE REPORTS-Trustee Kroeplin reported that the library had 583 circulations, three new patrons, and will meet tomorrow. Trustee Amacher presented information from Momentum West, the regional business planning resource, and CCEDC about digital mapping of businesses which statistics show increase store visits. POLICE REPORT-There was no report. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-DPW Schad reported that the tower recirculating pump is now working. N.L. Stock is getting a quote for a new pump as the wires are brittle from burning off. The effluent meter got replaced last week and the reclaim meters are being replaced this Friday. Schad has been completing the annual reports for DNR and the auditor and is updating the Emergency Response Plan. He plans to insulate the shop bathroom because the water lines froze. A Kalepp/Kroeplin motion to approve Resolution #01-02- 2026 Adopting WI DOT Equipment Rates carried with all ayes. By passing the resolution, the Village is prepared if their equipment is needed by another community and can follow the uniform Wisconsin Department of Transportation rates. GENERAL DEPARTMENT-A Kalepp/Kroeplin motion to hold the Board of Review on April 28, 2026, from 5-7 pm carried with all ayes. Clerk Niemi presented information about Everbridge, which is Clark County’s free alert system which was mailed to residents receiving water bills, put on Facebook and the Village website. A Kalepp/Kroeplin motion to adjourn at 6:58 pm carried with all ayes. Ellen Niemi, Village Clerk *** These minutes are unofficial and will be formally approved at the next regular board meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30 pm ***