Village Board — Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE October 9, 2025 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on October 9, 2025, and called to order by Village President, Jacob Pacala, at 6:30pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, and the following Trustees were present, Jim Bublitz, Sean Laylin, Cheryl Goodrich, Kevin Hankes, Jessica Becker, Jacob Pacala. Absent Anna Volkova. 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. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by K. Hankes, motion was seconded by J. Bublitz, motion carried. Kevin Hankes made a motion to approve the minutes as posted, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, and the motion carried. A motion by Jim Bublitz to accept the treasurer report, motion was seconded by Sean Laylin, motion carried. A motion by Kevin Hankes to accept the utility treasurer report, motion was seconded by Jim Becker, motion carried. Public comment: Pamela Miescher stated she had property damage done behind GJM Mini Storage by contracts from the Becker residents and wants it fixed, Jessica Becker replied she will fix it. Engineer Report: Don Neitzel gave the board an update on Garfield Avenue the sewer in throughout the project. Don asked the village board if they wanted to extend water main 110 ft for additional $20,000 on the dead end of Garfield Avenue? Jim Bublitz made a motion to extend the water main just far enough for the valve and hydrant, and not to excide $20,000 as described by Don Neitzel, the motion was seconded by Sean Laylin, and the motion carried. Jessica Becker made a motion to give Forest Construction Co. a 2-week extension to complete the project on Garfield Avenue, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried. Public Safety Report: Sgt. Kulibert was present and gave the police report for the month. The report consisted of traffic stops, ordinance violations, traffic complaints, noise complaints, welfare checks and suspicious activity. Citations were issued at 228 Jackson St. Kevin Hankes will get the parking permit information to the clerk’s office. CLR Report: Jake Pacala updated the board on the CLR lease, and work on finalizing the lease with Christine and the village attorney. CLR will apply for an ARPA loan money (nonstate grant), they will need a letter of credibility to apply. Kevin Hankes made a motion to sponsor the nonstate grant for CLR loan money, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried. Life star Report: Kevin reported the new agreement has been signed. Security cameras were tabled. Jessica Becker made a motion to amend ordinance 434-09 to the correct names E.6 Danville Road and E.7 Commerce Drive, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. A motion was made Jessica Becker to amend ordinance 429-2 and 429-3 to remove verbiage impoundment from both, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. Library Report: The board reviewed the monthly report. A motion by Kevin Hankes to change the base boards at the library from vinyl to wood, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. Infrastructure Report: Ken reported the north main lift station is up and running, ponds look good, and Garfield Avenue project keeping him busy. Joe went through the water class training and will have his test on 10/10/2025. The water tower will be drained for repairs on Tuesday. Commerce drive is completed. A made by Jessica Becker to hire Delta 3 to take over ponds/sewer projects, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried. Jessica Becker made a motion to rescind the hiring of Delta 3 to take over ponds/sewer projects, Jim Bublitz seconded the motion, motion carried. Jessica Becker made a motion to hire Delta 3 to take over water/sewer projects, Jim Bublitz seconded the motion, motion carried. The board gave Bart the permission to make application for 2025 LRIP. The board gave Bart permission to make application for 2025 DNR ITA/PERK. Jessica Becker made a motion to have Zechzer Excavating plow for emergency purpose until we can hire a new snow plowing company, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried. The board will work on a capital improvement plans with a committee meeting. Jessica Becker made a motion to discontinue billing the clerk’s office, DPW office, RCC for water and sewer bills until another entity takes over those buildings, the motion was seconded by Sean Laylin, motion carried. Kassie reported she gave items to Anne to look into for water and sewer rates. Administration Report: Clerk Update: Margaret reported mail is not being delivered and being returned if no PO Box # on, some of the village bills may be affected by this. Water/Sewer Treasurer Update: Kassie reported water/sewer bills would be going out shortly, do to minor issues with new program, due dates were adjusted to accommodate the bills being later. The board set a date to work on the 2026 budget for October 14, 2025 at 4pm. Health and Human Services: Cheryl Goodrich reported no RCC meeting was held and would need to be rescheduled. Sean Laylin reported he had a bid for $800 for repairs on 3 stones and the truck at the cemetery. Sean Laylin reported on numerous issues with GFL garbage and recycling pickup in the village, and Sean is working on getting the issues resolved with GFL. Parks and Recreation Committee: Kevin Hankes made a motion to form a Parks and Rec Committee to oversee the park and maintenance, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried. Future agenda items: Park & Rec Committee Board, Head stones repairs at cemetery, railroad, water & sewer rates. Jim Bublitz made a motion to pay the bills and Cheryl Goodrich seconded the motion, Jessica Becker abstained, motion carried. Kevin Hankes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jim Bublitz seconded the motion, motion carried. Margaret Schmidt Clerk-Treasurer The minutes are not approved by the village board until the following meeting.