Committees and Regular Board Meetings — Minutes

VILLAGE OF THERESA Minutes Village of Theresa – Regular Village Board Meeting Date: February 10, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: 292 Mayville Street 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call of Members 4. Open Meeting Statement 5. Public Comments o Chris Giese – Expressed concerns regarding discussions on agenda items and requested that individuals who spoke be allowed to ask follow-up questions at the end of the meeting. o Linda Herman – Would like issues related to Widmer’s water main, bar ordinances, and public nuisances discussed. 6. Consent Agenda o Approval of minutes from January 20, 2025, Regular Village Board Meeting as presented. ▪ Motion: TR JR Koenigs ▪ Second: TR Haak ▪ Abstain: TR Brandenburg ▪ Motion Carried: 6-0 7. New Business o Amendment of Annual License Requirements for Land and Lease Communities per Wisconsin State Statutes. ▪ Motion to Rescind the motion of the January 20, 2025, meeting: TR Krapfl ▪ Second: TR Haak ▪ Motion Carried: 7-0 ▪ Motion: To charge River View Hills a total of $500 ($100 per 50 spaces/lots) for their 2025 Manufactured Home Park License. River View Hills has paid the additional $269 and is now compliant. ▪ Motion to Approve: TR Brandenburg ▪ Second: TR JR Koenigs ▪ Motion Carried: 7-0 8. Ordinance Recodification Project o Ordinance 2025-02: Park License Required was changed to reflect State Statute. ▪ Motion: TR S Koenigs ▪ Second: TR Krapfl ▪ Motion Carried: 7-0 o Ordinance 2025-01: Chapter 167 – Fees (no action) 9. Administrative Report – Presented by Becky Tellier o Clerk-Treasurer’s Monthly Report (January 2025) ▪ Tax receipts and dog tags were processed and sent with utility bills at the end of January. ▪ Discussion on New Homes 2024. o Bertram Communications Contract Update ▪ Ongoing communication with Bertram. Termination of services would impact multiple departments. ▪ Proposal for a 30-day notice for contract compliance. ▪ Motion: TR Haak ▪ Second: TR JR Koenigs ▪ Motion Carried: 6-1 (Nay: Brandenburg) 10. Library Committee Report – PR Jody Steger o The Library Board is searching for a new treasurer to replace Angie Anderson, who will remain for training purposes. o Review of by-laws and ordinances. 11. Village President’s Report – PR Jody Steger o We have had several meetings with DOT, engineers, and utility providers regarding HWY 175 project. Decision to keep lines above ground due to cost implications. o Night Aura Lighting discussions regarding additional light poles along HWY 175. Awaiting a response from WE Energies. o Collaboration with Aubrey Electric for power installations at bump-outs and bridge outlets. o Noted six water main breaks this year, totaling over $60,000 in repair costs, underscoring the need for infrastructure improvements. 12. Public Safety Committee Report – TR Joe Haak, Chairperson o Police Department Updates: Cross-training with EMS and potential FD training in Spring. o The new Squad Car is expected in service by end of month. o 5K Event: Chief and Clerk working on permit process. o Recodification Review: Identifying conflicts and updates in ordinances. o Future Agenda Items: 1. Business License Ordinance 2. Alcohol and Tobacco Ordinance & Demerit System 3. Nuisance Property Ordinance 13. Public Works Committee Report – TR Jim Polster, Chairperson o New park benches installed. o Contractor drilled through force main. o Dean Septic permitted to dump at WWTP with prior issues addressed. o PSC Report discrepancies corrected. o Public Water System Monitoring Waiver submitted. o Hydro Corp Cross Connection Contract: ▪ Motion to Rescind the motion made January 20, 2025: PR Steger ▪ Seconded: TR S Koenigs ▪ All in Favor ▪ Motion to Approve a 2-Year Contract ($179/month) with HydroCorp for commercial cross-connection inspections: TR Haak ▪ Second: TR Krapfl ▪ Motion Carried: 7-0 o Sewer Lateral Repairs: Properties needing repairs will be identified; notices to be issued. o Future Agenda Items: ▪ Updates on vehicle needs for public works and utilities. ▪ Water line project at Widmer’s Cheese, with bids expected for March meeting. 14. Parks Committee Report – TR Shawn Krapfl, Chairperson o Awaiting legal review from the Village Attorney. o New park amenities: 4 benches and 6 picnic tables installed. 15. Finance/Personnel Committee Report – TR Dave Brandenburg, Chairperson o Approval of January 2025 Bills ($382,995.89) and Wages ($19,194.86). ▪ Motion: TR Dave Brandenburg ▪ Second: TR Shawn Krapfl ▪ All in Favor, 7-0 o Approval of Fund Summary Report (January 2025) ▪ Motion: TR Brandenburg ▪ Second: TR Haak ▪ All in Favor: 7-0 o Approval of January 2025 Treasurer’s Report as presented. ▪ Motion: TR Brandenburg ▪ Seconded: PR Steger ▪ All in Favor: 7-0 16. Announcements o Village Audit: February 13-14, 2025 o Primary Election: February 18, 2025 (7 AM – 8 PM) o Committee Meetings & Regular Village Board Meeting: March 17, 2025 o Open Book: September 16, 2025 (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM) o Board of Review: October 27, 2025 (5:30 – 7:30 PM) o Spring Election: April 1, 2025 (7 AM – 8 PM) 17. Adjournment o Declared by PR Steger at 7:48 PM. Respectfully submitted, Becky Tellier Village Clerk – Treasurer