Special Board Meeting — Minutes

VILLAGE OF FOOTVILLE - MEETING NOTICE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 MINUTES 1. The Special Board Meeting of the Village of Footville was called to order by President John Thomson at 6:00 pm. Board members present: John Thomson, Nichole Conaway, Steve Haberman, Chuck Hagmann, Danielle Harnack, Roland Nath, and David Wells. Also present: Bob Selck, Chuck Duncan, Frank McKearn, Al Hulick, Randy Langer, and Tim Brovold via Zoom. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion by N. Conaway, 2 nd by R. Nath to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Accept the offer to purchase the Dodge Ram 5500 and accompanying snowplow: There is an offer to purchase the Dodge and the snowplow for $23,000. S. Haberman noted other municipalities sell equipment at auction to get the best price. He asked who set the price for this truck. It was listed on Marketplace for $25,000. D. Wells stated the Village can’t legally sell the truck because it has been deleted. There are only 23,000 miles on it. What will we replace it with? A replacement with a plow will cost the village around $100,000. It should be fixed as we will not buy anything in this condition with a plow for $25,000 - $28,000. S. Haberman requested that if the board decides to sell the truck in as is condition that a roll call vote be taken and it be documented that he is against the illegal sale of the vehicle. It was asked if we can have it fixed for less locally instead of at a dealership. J. Thomson asked for attorney Brovold’s advice. He stated he would need more information. Motion by S. Haberman, 2nd by R. Nath to move forward with getting quotes to have it repaired. Motion carried unanimously. 4. MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION: The Footville Board of Trustees will move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute §19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session: Motion by N. Conaway, 2 nd by C. Hagmann to move into closed session. Roll call vote: C. Hagmann – Yes, D. Harnack – Yes, D. Wells – Yes, S. Haberman – Yes, R. Nath – Yes, N. Conaway – Yes, J. Thomson – Yes. Meeting moved into closed session at 6:19 pm. 5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION: Motion by S. Haberman, 2nd by D. Wells to reconvene into open session. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting reconvened into open session at 7:39 pm. 6. Take action on any matters discussed in closed session: Motion by J. Thomson, 2nd by D. Harnack to direct attorney Brovold and Frank McKeran of Batterman Engineering to develop an offer to purchase a parcel of property in the Village. Motion carried unanimously. 7. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by C. Hagmann, 2nd by N. Conaway to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm. SUBMITTED BY STACY NEAL CLERK-TREASURER