Special Village Board meeting — Minutes

PROCEEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE August 26, 2026 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on August 26, 2026, and called to order by Village President, James Bublitz, at 7:30pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, and the following Trustees were present, Jessica Becker, Anna Volkova, K. Huebner and Cheryl Goodrich. Notice of the meeting was given to the public at least 48 hours prior to the meeting by posting the complete agenda at the Reeseville Village Hall, the Reeseville Post Office. Public comment: None A. Volkova made motion to move to item 6, motion seconded by K. Huebner, motion carried Administration Committee: J. Becker made the motion to move into closed session, seconded by C. Goodrich, motion carried. Saphira Geneman was interviewed: she explained that she has no bar experience but lots of experience helping with other social events through her 4H club. She has acquired a liquor license. J. Becker asked about if there will be an issue with working under neither a family member. J. Bublitz asked if she would be comfortable working the bar at big parties alone. S. Geneman explained that she will be with more experience behind the bar and learning new mix drinks. It was explained that there can be no drinking while working behind the bar. RCC manager and interviewee were excused from room. Discussion with board: Concerns under 21 years old, favoritism, limited experience would then cause double wages for training. Unanimous decision to hire with 6 months’ probation period. A. Volkova made motion to move back into open session, motions seconded by J. Becker, motion carried. RCC manager and interviewee were excused back into meeting. J. Bublitz let Saphira know she is hired with 6-month probation period as RCC bartender. Motion made by J. Becker, seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Saphira accepted terms. It was discussed to approve Saphira Geneman for an operator’s license, motion made by J. Becker, seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Public Safety Committee: Discussion on CLR pushing to start an EMS service full time in January 2028. Starting estimate costs would be $25/member/household. Current Lifestar contract doesn’t end until December 31, 2030. CLR also provided the Village with a list of items that they are requested to be fixed prior to signing contract for building. Health and Human Committee: A. Volkova made motion to order large item dumpster from Lueck Metal recycling and disposal to be delivered October 1-8 2026, motion seconded by J. Becker, motion carried. J. Bublitz explained it would approximately $4000 to have Beaver Dam Lock come out to switch out lock system at RCC, tabled discussion. Infrastructure Committee: C. Goodrich made the motion to move into closed session, seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Joe Wagner was excused from the room. Discussion on increase wages and benefits since J. Wagner took over as head of DPW department. Recommendation to increase wages $1/hour, review in 3 months and addition to health insurance immediately. C. Goodrich made motion to move back into open session, motion seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Joe Wagner was excused back into meeting. J. Bublitz informed Joe what was discussed in closed session with pay increase to take affect 8/24/2026. J. Becker made motion, seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Discussion on valid licensing for wastewater has been approved. Discussion on valid licensing for ground water is waiting for Sophie at the DNR to approve yet. Discussion on temporary help for DPW department, J. Becker approved a job ad to be posted, motion seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Dave Snow offered to help with lawn mowing and other odds and ends, motion made by C. Goodrich and seconded by K. Huebner, motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made by J. Becker and seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Kasandra Miescher Clerk-Treasurer The minutes are not approved by the village board until the following months meeting.