reorg_board_meeting_minutes_april_15_2025.pdf

Village of Siren is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 VILLAGE OF SIREN - VILLAGE REORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2025 MINUTES The Reorganization Village Board meeting held on April 15, 2025, was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Village President Steve Young. Members Present: Dave Doty Sr., Kelly Gunderson, Nick Haessly, Ed Johnson, Sara Reimann, John Tinman, Steve Young Others Present: Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer; Becky Strabel, Burnett County Sentinel; Trevor Thiex, Police Chief; Jan Young; Scott Hill A motion was made by Kelly Gunderson and seconded by Sara Reimann to approve President Young’s appointment of Dave Doty Sr. to fill the remainder of his Trustee term through April 2026. Motion carried without negative vote. Clerk/Treasurer Peterson swore in new Village Trustees: Dave Doty Sr., Nick Haessly, Sara Reimann, and John Tinman along with new Village President Steve Young. A motion was made by Dave Doty Sr. and seconded by Sara Reimann to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried without negative vote. President Young gave his President’s Report. He reported that the Burnett County Sentinel has requested to also be designated as an official newspaper for the Village. He also indicated that Trustee Reimann can give assistance with using the iPads if needed. NEW BUSINESS President Young presented his committee assignments for the upcoming year. A motion was made by Dave Doty Sr. and seconded by Sara Reimann to approve the following appointments: • Buildings, Grounds & Parks: Kelly Gunderson (Chair), Nick Haessly, Sara Reimann • Personnel & Finance: Ed Johnson (Chair), Dave Doty Sr., John Tinman • Public Safety: Dave Doty Sr. (Chair), John Tinman, Steve Young • Streets & Utilities: Sara Reimann (Chair), Ed Johnson, Kelly Gunderson • Citizen Appointments to Planning Commission: Todd Highstrom and Todd Schultz. Chris Engstrom, John Howe, and Kevin Swanson are already members of the Commission. • Ballpark Committee: Brian Webster, Tina Karsten, Jackson Gerber, Jim Jaskolka, Nick Haessly • Board Representative to Fire Association: John Tinman • Board Representative to Burnett Towns Association: Sara Reimann • Tourism Commission: Jenni Smith (Chamber), Chris Sybers (Burnett County Tourism Coalition), Steve Rohde & Gerry Gadke (Hotel/Motel), Steve Young (Village Board); Citizen appointment to be determined • Board Representative to Burnett County Housing Committee: Kelly Gunderson • Citizen Member of Joint Review Board: Doug Beedle • Designation of Official Depositories for Village funds: Bremer Bank, Community Bank, Local Government Investment Pool • Designation of Official Newspaper: to be set at May Board meeting after getting rates from both newspapers Motion carried without negative vote. Village of Siren is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 A motion was made by Kelly Gunderson and seconded by John Tinman to appoint Ed Johnson to the Planning Commission. President Young called for a roll call vote: Doty aye Reimann aye Gunderson aye Tinman aye Haessly aye Young aye Johnson aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Dave Doty Sr. and seconded by John Tinman to approve Resolution #2025-01: Updating Signers on Village of Siren Accounts at Community Bank. President Young called for a roll call vote: Doty aye Reimann aye Gunderson aye Tinman aye Haessly aye Young aye Johnson aye Motion carried. The Board members discussed the regularly scheduled Village Board members. After discussion a motion was made by Sara Reimann and seconded by John Tinman to set the regularly scheduled Village Board meetings for the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made by Kelly Gunderson and seconded by Sara Reimann to approve a $1.00 per hour pay increase for Travis DeMarre for acquiring his DNR water certification. Motion carried without negative vote. The meeting schedule was set as follows: a. Board of Review: May 12th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. b. Planning Commission & Board of Appeals: To be set if needed c. Tourism Commission: May 7th at 9:00 a.m. @ The Lodge d. Ball Park Committee: May 5th at 6:00 p.m. @ Pheasant Inn e. Buildings, Grounds & Parks Committee: May 8th at 4:30 p.m. f. Personnel & Finance Committee: May 7th at 4:00 p.m. g. Public Safety Committee: April 30th at 4:00 p.m. h. Streets & Utilities Committee: April 29th at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Kelly Gunderson to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 4:40 p.m. Motion carried without negative vote. Submitted by Ann L Peterson, WCMC/CMTW Village Clerk/Treasurer