November 2025 Minutes

  Village of Gilman P.O. Box 157 Gilman, WI  54433-0157 Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6 PM Municipal Building 385 East Main Street Gilman, WI  54433 Minutes Village President Jane DeStaercke called the regular meeting to order in open session at 6:00 PM. Board members present were Jane DeStaercke, Cheryl Rosemeyer, Mark Person, Ericka Motte, Dee Bornheimer, Karen James and Russell Baker. Village Clerk Candice Grunseth, Police Chief Tom and Public Works Director Dave Kroeplin were present. Mandee Ellis from the Star News was present. Village Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Special order of Business: President Jane DeStaercke presented a certificate of appreciation for the Brost Family and the Gilman Cornerstore along with a Thankful sign. Village Clerk Candice Grunseth will personally deliver both the certificate and the Thankful Plaque to Angel Brost on Friday morning. Immediate Public Concerns: None Trustee Russell Baker made a motion to approve the following minutes, and Trustee Dee Bornheimer seconded the motion: Regular Board Minutes, October 8, 2025, Joint Finance/Personnel on October 29, 2025; and Finance on November 10. The motion carries all were in favor. A motion by Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer and seconded by Trustee Mark Person to approve the vouchers/bills as presented. POOLED CASH for SSCU, 32735-32742 & FORWARD 15485-15534 and vouchers V1480-V1520, WRS/WDC/TASC/EFTPS/DOR/XCEL, Journal Entries None, No RESTRICTED, CDBG or RLF. The motion carries on a roll call vote of 7-0. Reports: President Jane DeStaercke talked about the meetings with the State Department of Energy in Taylor County. and the Joint Personnel/Finance meeting discussing Insurance (rates for 2026). Treasurer’s Report – There was a report in the board packet for the fund balances for October 9, 2025 through November 12, 2025 for the pooled cash accounts at Forward and the other accounts for the Village. The Restricted Account breakout and the CD report in the board packet as well. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the Treasure’s reports and Trustee Karen James seconded the motion. All were in favor. Clerk’s Report – A copy of the Clerk’s report was in the Board packet for review. Village Clerk/Treasurer Candice Grunseth noted the EPA meetings for Sewer, WEDC presentation, Budget Resolution along with levy limit, Gilman Christmas Festival, and Special Assessments for the tax roll. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer asked about the tax roll process and Candice explained that notice goes out 15th of October. The past due accounts have until the 1st to pay without getting the 10% penalty. If not paid, then it goes onto the system. Regular Board Meeting  11/12/2025 Page 2 Chief of Police, Tom Tallier, presented a written report for the Board and noted 16 new complaints for the month of October. Tom stated he wasn’t sure what the board wanted to do with the mobile home courts specifically, but he did reach out to the new manager. He is suggesting that he give the manager the name of someone to clean up the courts. The Board agreed that this sounded like the right steps. Public Works Director Dave Kroeplin had a written report for the Village Board. Dave reported the meetings with EPA. Dave discussed the fire hydrants that need to be fixed, the main valve that needed fixing and not being able to finish his reports for the DNR due to the log in process. 2025 Budget – Village Clerk Candice Grunseth noted the income and expenses in the finance committee meeting on Monday and line items that were over the 100%. The income/revenue is at 68.26% and expense is 72.15%. There was a report in the Board packet for review. Old Business: Public Nuisance: President Jane DeStaercke asked if the Board was good with what Police Chief Tom Tallier reported on or if they wanted to take any further action. No further action was taken. New Business: Trustee Russell Baker made a motion to approve 2025 Levy Limit Worksheet and levy amount $188,787 and Trustee Ericka Motte seconded the motion. All were in favor Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the 2025-06 Library Tax Exemption and Trustee Karen James seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. President Jane DeStaercke made a motion to approve the $7,540.09 to the Tax Roll as Special Charges and Trustee Mark Person seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Dee Bornheimer made a motion to approve the Gilman Cornerstore license surrender for November 17, 2025 and Trustee Russell Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the new Class B combo license for LP Gilman Main DBA LP Bridge Stop and the Cigarette License. Trustee Russell Baker seconded the motion. Police Chief Tom Tallier completed the background checks. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter with Baumann Associate for $25,025 for the 2025 audit and Trustee Mark Person seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Russell Baker made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter with WFX for Sewer rate/ordinance assistance and Trustee Ericka Motte seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0 Trustee Ericka Motte made a motion at 6:42 pm to adjourn to closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1) © to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation of any public employee over which the governmental body had jurisdiction of exercised responsibility and Trustee Karen seconded the motion. The motion carries on a roll call vote of 7-0. Regular Board Meeting  11/12/2025 Page 3 Trustee Ericka Motte made a motion at 7:14 PM to return to open session, Trustee Russell Baker seconded the motion. The motion carries on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to give a raise of 3% for Val Kulesa starting November 15, 2025 and Trustee Russell Baker seconded the motion. The motion carries on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve a $5000 bonus for Village Clerk Candice Grunseth and Trustee Karen James seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Dee Bornheimer made a motion to approve the 2025-07 Resolution approving the 2026 Budget which includes the 2026 water and sewer budgets as well and Trustee Mark Person seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Committee dates were set as follows: Finance Committee on December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM RLF Committee on Tuesday November 19, 2025 @ 9AM There is nothing scheduled for Parks, Tree Board, Improvements, Personnel, or Public Safety. Agenda Items: Public Nuisance, Mill Rate Worksheet, Country Wireless, HRA, and Employee Handbook The meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm motion from Trustee Ericka Motte and seconded by Trustee Dee Bornheimer. Motion carried all in favor. Candice Grunseth, WCMC Village Clerk/Treasurer Village of Gilman