Village Board — Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE September 11, 2025 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on September 11, 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, Anna Volkova, Jacob Pacala. Absent Jessica Becker. 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 with the correction of Sean Laylin name, 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 Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. A motion by Cheryl Goodrich to accept the utility treasurer report, motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried. Public comment: Todd Greco, Dodgeland Superintendent attended the board meeting and discussed the survey that would be coming in the mail. Engineer Report: Don Neitzel gave the board an update on Garfield Avenue, the construction company is running behind, the street will be milled before construction starts. Don was asked if the street will be completed by end date, don replied yes. Jim Bublitz made a motion to move item 8 up to the engineering report, motion was seconded by Kevin Hankes, motion carried. Don reported the work is going well and the windows are installed at the library. McKee Associates will be off the week of September 15, 2025. Tammy will get clarification on some funding that is available from grant monies. Public Safety Report: Kevin Hankes went over the police report at the board meeting. Kevin reported no vehicle movement on Jackson Street property and will be taking the next step in action. CLR Report: Jake Pacala updated the board on the CLR lease details that still need to be worked out. Life star Report: Kevin reported on the new proposed 3-year contract with Lifestar and the village for $17,700. A motion by Kevin Hankes to approve the new contract for $17,700 for 3 years, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried. Security cameras were tabled. Library Report: The board reviewed the monthly report. Infrastructure Report: Ken reported things were going good, numbers were good. Water tower work will start October 14, the water tower will be cleaned inside and outside, and will be a 2– 4-day project. Jim Bublitz reported on purchasing a new Kubota tractor for $59,940, the old tractor from the village will be used as a trade in and apply the trade in value to purchase price along with a $7,500 down payment. Jim Bublitz made a motion to purchase a new tractor for the current price of $40,940 and down payment of $7,500 to bring final cost between $35,000- $36,000 and finance the final cost at 5.09% interest, the motion was seconded by Sean Laylin, motion carried. Jim Bublitz made a motion to pave on Commerce Drive with Poblocki Paving LLC for up to $13,000, the motion was seconded by Kevin Hankes, motion carried. Jim Bublitz gave an update on tornado damage repairs and stated all repairs were complete, the RCC did receive all new siding because of a mistake at no cost to the village. Jim will get a price for leaf gutter guards and get that to Cheryl Goodrich. Water and Sewer rates applied for an increase. Train derailment clean up, cars are all cleaned up and moved, the main concern is the repeated derailments in same location, safe is the main concern from all around the derailment situation. Claims go to Chad. Jim Bublitz made a motion to have Nate Anton (Cardinal Lawns) finish mowing the ball diamond for this year, the motion was seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. Administration Report: Clerk Update: Margaret reported her certification she received from UW Green Bay. The Open book will be held on September 9th, from 8:30am – 12:30pm. Need to send change of voting information into WEC. Water/Sewer Treasurer Update: Kassie reported she was taking budget classes. The new software is working well, no credit card payments with the next billing of water and sewer bills, Kassie is working on getting CC for the 4th quarter billing. Jim Bublitz made a motion to accept Margaret Schmidt Clerk-Treasurer resignation with a tentative effective date of November 15, 2025, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. A motion to hire a village Clerk for 20 hours a week, salary wages was made by Sean Laylin, the motion was seconded by Kevin Hankes, motion carried. Jim Bublitz made a motion to pass ordinance 12.6 ordinances for committee’s changes, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. The Reeseville Corn Roast received a donation check for $500.00 made out to the village of Reeseville, was designated to be used on renovations in the village of Reeseville. A permit and liability insurance for firework at the Reeseville Corn Roast should be filed with the village clerk’s office records. Health and Human Services: Cheryl Goodrich reported they need new board members for the RCC board, the road around RCC building needs to be seal coated, and looking at getting estimates for leaf gutter guards. Deb (RCC manager has held paint night several times, working on a craft fair and euchre night). Need a dumpster and RCC with lock on top to help keep rodents from getting into garbage. Parks and Recreation Committee: Tabled tree removal in park until after budget meeting. Clyman Canners met with Jake and disgust the Reeseville ball diamonds. If village residents are interested in getting the recreation department active again, please reach out to a village board member. Future agenda items: Park & Rec Committee Board, Parking Permit (winter parking) Head stones repairs at cemetery, railroad, water & sewer rates. Jim Bublitz made a motion to pay the bills and Cheryl Goodrich seconded the motion, motion carried. Jim Bublitz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Kevin Hankes seconded the motion, motion carried. Margaret Schmidt Clerk-Treasurer The minutes are not approved by the village board until the following meeting.