board_meeting_minutes_february_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 BOARD MEETING THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2025 MINUTES The Regular Village Board meeting held on February 13, 2025, was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Village President Dave Alden. Members Present: Dave Alden, Kelly Gunderson, Ed Johnson (via Zoom), Jeff Johnson, Steve Young Members Absent: Rick Engstrom, Janet Hunter Others Present: Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer; Jim Jaskolka, Public Works Director; Trevor Thiex, Siren Police Chief; Neil Griffin, Inter County Leader; Becky Strabel, Burnett County Sentinel; Teresa Anderson & Brad Stuczynski (via Zoom), MSA; Justin Servin, Associated Appraisals; Mark Krause, Wagner Surveying; John Tinman; Marci & Shawn Fohrenkamm; Alexander Hopkins; Pat Wynn President Alden called for Public Comments. None were given. A motion was made by Jeff Johnson and seconded by Kelly Gunderson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Jeff Johnson and seconded by Steve Young to approve the following minutes: • Regular Village Board meeting of January 9, 2025 • Committee of the Whole meeting of January 29, 2025 Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Kelly Gunderson and seconded by Steve Young to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $379,811.09 general vouchers and checks cut since the last regularly scheduled board meeting in the amount of $44,420.77 for a grand total of $424,231.86. Motion carried without negative vote. President Alden gave the President’s Report. Trustee Engstrom is hoping to get moved home by the end of February. Clerk/Treasurer Peterson had nothing for the Clerk’s Report. Chief Thiex presented the January Chief’s Report. The Department has been spending a lot of time at the school. The number of hours being spent in the Townships will continue to be discussed. STANDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTS Committee of the Whole Meeting Public Works Director Jaskolka has reached out to Mauer Power for a quote on having the streetlight ped by the Laundromat moved behind the sidewalk but still on Village right-of-way. The quote has not been received yet so this item will be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole or the March Board meeting. A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Jeff Johnson to purchase the broom attachment for the sidewalk machine at a cost of $5,495. 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 OLD BUSINESS The Board and Justin Servin from Associated Appraisals discussed the 2024 Revaluation and the effect the revaluation had on the Village tax-roll. Justin explained the revaluation of the Village. He used recent sales of properties as the basis for changes made to residential properties. The average increase for residential properties was 102%; however, there were properties that were lower and others that were higher. The average increase for commercial properties was 38.5%. Commercial properties and Residential properties are valued separately by different methods. Properties are valued based on their use not by their zoning classification so those residences that are in Commercially zoned areas are assessed as residential property. Revaluation does not necessarily cause an increase in taxes, but rather a redistribution of the levies over all the properties in the municipality. According to Justin, newer constructed homes are leveling out in price, whereas older homes are selling at a higher price; so therefore, that drives a revaluated valuation cost for those older homes within the entire municipality. The State of Wisconsin Equalization Office is where the equalized values for the Village of Siren come from. Open Book will be held in April or May where individual property owners can set up an appointment to meet with Associated Appraisals on their valuation. The Board and Teresa Anderson of MSA discussed the repairs needed on Landquist Street. Teresa provided the Village the soil borings for the project. The project is still in discussion at MSA. They are looking at how the soil can support the pipe. The MSA representative for Service Line Projects is looking to meet next Wednesday afternoon to discuss the project. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Kelly Gunderson and seconded by Steve Young to approve a $1.00 per hour pay increase for Travis DeMarre for obtaining his Sewer Certification. Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Ed Johnson and seconded by Jeff Johnson to approve closing Main Street and State Road 35/70 for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday March 8 th from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Kelly Gunderson to approve waiving Village of Siren Ordinance §330-22(E): Leaving Licensed Premises with an Open Container for Saturday March 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motion carried without negative vote. A motion was made by Kelly Gunderson and seconded by Steve Young to approve the CSM for Jeff Howe combining the lots at 7732 State Road 70. Mark Krause from Wagner Surveying provided the CSM to clean up the boundary lines. Motion carried without negative vote. Water Projects: a. A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Jeff Johnson to approve the Service Agreement for Property Acquisition at Rasmussen Street. The estimated fee for Right of Way Surveying and Plat Development is $10,500 and the Lump sum fee for the Real Estate Acquisition Services work is $13,100. This agreement covers all the work for the process that is required by CDBG Grant because of the federal funds. Motion carried without negative vote. b. A motion was made by Steve Young and seconded by Kelly Gunderson to approve the contract amendment for Additional Protected Species Requirements at a lump sum fee of $2,650. There is no need for an environmental study this 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 year. Motion carried without negative vote. c. A motion was made by Dave Alden and seconded by Steve Young to award the bid for SCADA Improvements and Wellhouse to B&B Electric for Base bid plus alternates at a total cost of $1,225,150. Brad Stuczynski from MSA addressed the Board on this phase of the project. The main bid is for the Wellhouse and SCADA Improvements including electrical, gas, and LP services. The first and second alternates for the bid added equipment to ensure the wells can continue to operate if there is a power failure and the third alternate is for the pump rehabilitation. This phase of the project drives toward the DNR recommendations to increase our security of the water system and to move toward continuous chlorination of the water system. Motion carried without negative vote. The meeting schedule was set as follows: a. Committee of the Whole: February 20th – tbd (afternoon) b. Planning Commission & Board of Appeals: To be set if needed. c. Tourism Commission: February 19th at 9:00 a.m. d. Ball Park Committee: May 5th at 6:00 p.m. A motion was made by Dave Alden and seconded by Jeff Johnson to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 10:59 a.m. Motion carried without negative vote. Submitted by Ann L Peterson, WCMC/CMTW Village Clerk/Treasurer