July 2025 Minutes

  Village of Gilman P.O. Box 157 Gilman, WI  54433-0157 Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6PM Municipal Building 385 East Main Street Gilman, WI  54433 Minutes Village President Jane DeStaercke called the regular meeting to order in open session at 6:00PM. Board members present were Jane DeStaercke, Cheryl Rosemeyer, Mark Person, Ericka Motte, Karen James, Dee Bornheimer, and Russell Baker. Village Clerk Candice Grunseth, Police Chief Tom Tallier, Public Works Director Dave Kroeplin were present. Ginna Young from the Star News was present. Village Trustee Ericka Motte led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Special Order of Business: Gina Holz from Schultz Properties was present to give an update on the Mobile Home courts in the Village. She stated that at this time the new homes have not been placed due to the rain in our area and the ground being too wet. PW Director Dave Kroeplin wanted to know how many meters they would need. They would need a certified plumber to install the meters. She also spoke to their lawn crew and discussed the need to do a better job mowing and cleaning up. Trustee Russel Baker and Resident Derek Romig asked about the cleanup from the old trailers that were demolished and removed. There is still insulation, steel etc. in those areas. The Village Board asked about her thought on a fence even if it is trees or shrubs. Gina said that if the Village wanted to send a letter with that request they can, and they’d review this. Trustee Dee Bornheimer asked about the fence in the Palmer court. Gina stated that she was told it was previously approved. There was discussion of which owner gave approval as the Village was the previous court owner. There was no confirmation of when the fence went in and who approved. This will be something that Gina checks further into but if there is nothing written then she cannot do anything further at this time as it was there before her. Gina stated that she will be here every 2-3 weeks so if there are concerns, please reach out to her directly. Public Comment: Resident Rose Komanec was present to discuss her building and zoning permits to move a garage that is in the road right of way on 10th avenue. Rose built the garage in 2014 but did not get a building permit. She brought the garage to our attention as she is looking to sell her property. She is approved for the building permit and zoning permit at this time. Rose also wants to remove the gravel that she personally put into the road as she didn’t realize that she or her family did not own the road. There was discussion of paying for 3 loads of gravel instead of having her dig up the gravel from the road. This will be on the agenda for August approval. Trustee Russell Baker made a motion to approve the following minutes along with a change and Trustee Karen James seconded the motion: Regular Board Meeting June 11, 2025, Planning June 23, 2025; Parks Meeting July 7, 2025; and Finance Committee on July 7, 2025; 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 32710-32716 & FORWARD 15324-15357 and vouchers V1318-V1353, WRS/WDC/TASC/EFTPS/DOR, and no Journal Entries, Restricted, CDBG, or RLF.  The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Regular Board Meeting  7/09/2025 Page 2 Reports: President Jane DeStaercke talked about reaching out to the Mobile Home Property manager, the annual TID Joint Review Board meeting, and thanked Butch Podolak for his help on the bridge. Treasurer's Report – Fran Prasnicki had a written report that was in the packet for the fund balances for June 12, 2025 through July 9, 2025 for the pooled cash accounts at Forward and the other accounts. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and Trustee Ericka Motte seconded the motion.  All were in favor.   Chief of Police Tom Tallier had a written a report for the Board and noted 15 new complaints for June. Tom had some pictures for the junk concern that came up last month for the board to review. The Board directed Tom to send the letter to start the process on the public nuisance. Public Works Director Dave Kroeplin had a written report for the Village Board and discussed WRWA Tony Roche as our new point of contact since Brooke Klingbeil left. Clerk's Report – A copy of the Clerk’s report was in the Board packet for review.  Candice noted the 7 additional FIX IT Grants that were awarded with 3 being in Gilman. Candice noted she completed the Maintenance of Effort report on June 16 and the 941 and unemployment report on July 2, 2025. Village Clerk Candice noted the Village is 6 months through the year. The 2025 budget income is at 25.86% and expenses at 37.79% and noted she reviewed this with the Finance Committee. Candice also noted the line items that were already over 100% in the budget with the Finance Committee. The Water and Sewer budgets were reviewed at Finance and Candice had a copy at the Board meeting for review. OLD BUSINESS: The Planning Committee – Village Clerk Candice Grunseth noted that last month the Building Ordinance Chapter 151 on storage containers was tabled. This was sent back to Planning to review. The chair of Planning Dee Bornheimer stated that the committee felt this was something that was needed. Trustee Ericka Motte stated she disagreed at this time. Dee did note in planning that there are 4 containers in town currently: Gilman Post Office has one on their driveway and they are Commercial and Jason Bielicki has one in Residential and Scott Copenhaver has two. Trustee Russell Baker made a motion to approve and Trustee Dee Bornheimer seconded the motion. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 5-0-2(Motte and Rosemeyer No). Village Industrial Land is on the on the WEDC site and Village Clerk Candice Grunseth shared the link with the Village Board members last month. Candice noted that on the CREXI site there are so many questions she cannot answer. Trustee Russell Baker asked if he could come and take a look and Candice said of course. NEW BUSINESS: Trustee Russell Baker made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-05 Library Share for In Kind 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 $29,754.25 to Scott Construction for the Chip Seal, Crack Fill projects on Gilman Drive and Trustee Ericka Mottee seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Regular Board Meeting  7/09/2025 Page 2 Trustee Ericka Mottee made a motion to approve the split of the $2000 sidewalk curb at the Gilman School and Trustee Dee Bornheimer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Chair of Improvements Russell Baker stated he met with two contractors for the sidewalks in town. Village Clerk Candice Grunseth reminded the board they would need to notify the businesses of this 50% cost share. Trustee Ericka Mottee made a motion to approve culvert estimate from Taylor County for $5245 and Trustee Dee Bornheimer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Village Clerk Candice Grunseth noted she received an email from DNR Dam Specialist Ryan Jarvis. She had a copy of the email for the Board to review. Trustee Russell Baker made a motion to approve the redecking of the old bridge by the campground if ok with the DNR and Trustee Dee Bornheimer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. Trustee Dee Bornheimer left the meeting at 7:45PM. Chief of Police tom Tallier noted the quote for the Pickleball court resurfacing and painting to create three (3) courts from the existing surface. They would be in the area when doing the Prentice Track. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer stated they did the school track as well. Question of where the funds will come from and Village Clerk Candice Grunseth stated that else it could be Capital Outlay if Public Works doesn’t need for lawn mowers this year or Street maintenance as it is resurfacing. Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer made a motion to approve the quote for the resurfacing the pickleball courts from Athletic Surface Construction for the amount of $7990 and President Jane DeStaercke seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 6-0-1(Bornheimer absent). Committee dates were set as follows: Finance committee on Monday August 11, 2025 @ 3:00PM Personnel on July 22, 2205 at 2:30PM Public Safety on July 22, 2025 at 3PM Improvements on August 6, 2025 at 4:30PM Tree Board, Parks, and Planning are not scheduled. Agenda Items: Park Bridge, Gravel, sidewalks, public nuisance and closed session The meeting adjourned at 8:07pm motion from Trustee Mark Person and seconded by Trustee Russell Baker. Motion carried all in favor. Candice Grunseth, WCMC Village Clerk