Village Board meeting — Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE June 11, 2026 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on June 11, 2026, and called to order by Village President, Jake Pacala, at 6:30pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, and the following Trustees were present, Jessica Becker, Sean Laylin, Anna Volkova, Jim Bublitz, Kevin Hankes, Cheryl Goodrich and President Jake Pacala. 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 motion to approve the minutes from prior board meeting was made by K. Hankes, and seconded by J. Bublitz and the motion carried. A motion to approve the Special Board Meeting minutes 6/18/26 by J. Becker, and seconded by A. Volkova and the motion carried. A motion to approve the village treasurer report was made by C. Goodrich, and seconded by K. Hankes, motion carried. A motion to approve the village utility report was made by J. Becker, and seconded by S. Laylin, motion carried. Engineer Report: Kunkel sent over pay request #4 to Forest Landscaping but there were a few discrepancy on page 2 #4, tabled along with the need to make sure all corrections are done on project, motion made by J. Bublitz, seconded by J. Becker, motion approved. Delta3 was present to discuss Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) application, motion made to submit SDWLP by J. Bublitz, seconded by J. Becker, motion carried. Resolution 2026-01 (SDWLP) motion made by K. Hankes, seconded by C. Goodrich, motion carried. Resolution 2026-02 (SDWLP) motion made by J. Becker, seconded by S. Laylin, motion carried. Delta3 also presented application for Wisconsin DNR Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP), motion made by A. Volkova to approve submission, seconded by J. Bublitz, motion carried. Resolution 2026-03 (CWFP) motion made by C. Goodrich, seconded by J. Becker, motion carried. Resolution 2026-04 (CWFP) motion made by A. Volkova, seconded by J. Bublitz, motion carried. Delta3 presented 2027 infrastructure improvement plans to Village Board, added a few extra items like widening Dewey to allow parking on both sides, painting cross walks, replacing sanitary, water, storm on Sharp Ave, and widening Washington. Motion made by A. Volkova to approve current Improvement plan, seconded by C. Goodrich, motion carried. Delta3 present Engineering contract for Village to work with Delta3 Engineering, motion made by J. Bublitz, seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Public Safety Report: Police Report: Lt. Waas reported there were 27 contract calls, 14 non-contract calls, and that the Gene lift has been removed. Lifestar report: 7 calls in the Village. Parking ticket payments have had an up tic due to DC calling outstanding tickets. Board updating ordinances on long grass, snow removal, and other yard violation; looking for best way to address to residents. National night out update - K. Hankes has secured a bouncy house, lifestar will have an ambulance available, reached out to state patrol and DNR, and looking further into more water fight options. Administration Report: Clerk-Treasurer Update: Auditors still working on reports need by July 1st. Acceptance of resignation of Village President (effective 12:00AM June 12th) motion made by K. Hankes, seconded by J. Bublitz, motion carried. Declaration of vacancy in the office of Village President. Consideration of candidates James Bublitz and Kevin Hankes. Nomination by the Village Board of candidates for the position: J. Bublitz nominated himself, K. Hankes nominated himself. James Bublitz was voted unanimously as the new acting Village President. Library Report: A. Volkova reported they are working on getting new sign installed. Physical circulation is consistent. Infrastructure Report: Utility Report: Ken reported that there was a power line down S. Main st due to tree. MSAB tank numbers are slightly out of range due to the storms and power loss. DNR inspection is June 25th – waste water renewal permit. They were planning to include a few grant writers with interns to look at how well our ponds are being handled. DNR CMAR for Wastewater motion made to approve as report stands by J. Becker, seconded by A. Volkova, motion carried. Resolution 2026-05 (DNR CMAR) motion made by J. Becker, seconded by J. Bublitz, motions carried. Health and Human Services: S. Laylin reported that Natan cleaned up the fence line by cemetery, still waiting to hear back from dumpster company for large pick up, and looking for lawn rolling options. Parks and Recreation Committee: Farmers markets are going well, increase in turns out. J. Bublitz mentioned some work days coming up to get the baseball fields cleaned out, cleaning up concessions, and finishing bleachers. J. Bublitz reached out on social media asking if people would be interested in using ball fields to have community groups to join and play games like kickball. Start potentially Tuesday @5/6pm kids kickball and Thursday 6pm softball games. There is continuous work being done at the parks such as improving fields and concession stand. Working with DPW to get the signs around village updated. J. Pacala still looking into the legalities for starting a dog park. Planning and Development: C. Goodrich is looking into a few zoning questions have been tabled Future agenda items: No future items listed at this time A motion to approve paying the bills was made by K. Hankes and seconded by S. Laylin, motion carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by K. Hankes and seconded by S. Laylin, motion carried. Kasandra Miescher Clerk-Treasurer The minutes are not approved by the village board until the following meeting.