October 2025 Minutes

  Village of Gilman P.O. Box 157 Gilman, WI  54433-0157 Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 8, 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 Russell Baker led the Pledge of Allegiance. Special order of Business: none Immediate Public Concerns: Albert Zaucha was present and gave an update on his process to get state approved plans for the bowling alley. He also discussed the work that has been completed on the old laundry mat. Trustee Mark Person made a motion to approve the following minutes, and Trustee Karen James seconded the motion: Regular Board Minutes, September 10, 2025, Improvement on September 24, 2025; RLF on September 24, 2025; and Finance on October 8, 2025. The motion carries all were in favor. A motion by Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer and seconded by Trustee Dee Bornheimer to approve the vouchers/bills as presented. POOLED CASH for SSCU, 32731-32734 & FORWARD 15443-15484 and vouchers V1437-1479, WRS/WDC/TASC/EFTPS/DOR/XCEL, Journal Entries 581-582, No RESTRICTED, CDBG or RLF. The motion carries on a roll call vote of 7-0. Reports: President Jane DeStaercke talked about the meetings she attended this past month: RLF meeting(discussing a grant option), Fire District Meeting(set their levy and provided the information to each member of the fire district) and Insurance (rates for 2026). Treasurer’s Report – There was a report in the packet for the fund balances for September 11, 2025 through October 9, 2025 for the pooled cash accounts at Forward and the other accounts. There was also the Restricted Account breakout and the CD report. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the Treasure’s reports and Trustee Ericka Motte 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, presentation next week for the WEDC summit, PFAS settlement check, Development meeting that discussed Gilman Christmas Festival, and she worked on the draft 2026 Budget. Regular Board Meeting  10/10/2025 Page 2 Chief of Police, Tom Tallier presented a written a report for the Board and noted 18 new complaints for the month of September. Tom stated that he believes that Mike Slaughter has done a good job with cleanup and believes he will continue to clean up but suggested closing out the case. The Village Board had no objections to closing it. Tom stated he had nothing to report on the mobile home courts and asked the board if there was anything for him. President Jane DeStaercke stated she had report from the manager. Public Works Director Dave Kroeplin had a written report for the Village Board. Dave reported the meetings with EPA. Discussed the fire hydrants that need to be fixed, the hydrant flow testing, and closing of the park. 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%. There was a report in the Board packet for review. She also presented the quarterly water and sewer reports to the Board. Old Business: Public Nuisance: President Jane DeStaercke stated that she spoke with the manager Gina Holz. Gina stated that she has a lawn care services doing work there and has it all set to be cleaned up. The Board feels that there has been no progress since July when she last attended the board meeting. The board voiced concerns from Darrell Romig and Derrick Romig on things not being picked up where the old trailers were. The Board made the request to have Police Chief Tom Tallier send a letter to follow-up on these concerns. There was also a request for Tom to follow up on an un-mowed lawn in town. New Business: Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the Operator’s License for Destiny Motte and Trustee Karen James seconded the motion. All were in favor. Village Clerk/Treasurer noted the Intent to Apply for the Sewer. No action needed. Committee dates were set as follows: Finance Committee on November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM RLF Committee on Tuesday October 28, 2025 @ 9AM Joint Finance & Personnel on October 29, 2025 @4PM There is nothing scheduled for Parks, Tree Board, Improvements or Public Safety at this time. Agenda Items: Public Nuisance, 2026 Budget and closed session The meeting adjourned at 7:07 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