Village Board — Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE August 14, 2025 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on August 14, 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, Jessica Becker, Kevin Hankes, Cheryl Goodrich, 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 J. Bublitz, motion was seconded by K. Hankes, motion carried. Jim Bublitz made a motion to approve the minutes, the motion was seconded by Jessica Becker, and the motion carried. A motion by Jim Bublitz to accept the treasurer report, motion was seconded by Jessica Becker, motion carried. A motion by J. Bublitz to accept the utility treasurer report, motion was seconded by S. Laylon, motion carried. Public comment: None Engineer Report: Tammy Hampton reported Garfield Street project will start right after Labor Day, and deadline for completion id October 10, 2025. McKee Associates, Inc. have submitted a pay request for $13,124.25, J. Bublitz made a motion to approve the pay request for $13,124.25 to McKee Associates, Inc. motion was seconded by J. Becker, motion carried. A motion to approve Resolution 2025-02 PES Real Estate Annexation Parcel 032-1014-2812-007 was made by Kevin Hankes, the motion was seconded by Jim Bublitz, motion carried, and Cheryl Goodrich abstained. Public Safety Report: Deputy Schultz gave the police report. K. Hankes questioned the total annual hours. Lifestar report not available, Kevin is in contact with Lifestar regarding contract with the Village of Reeseville. K. Hankes reported National Night Out attendance was down, but everything went well. J. Pacala reported on the CLR lease and there are no concerns with what the Village is proposing, and if CLR remodels, CLR will be responsible for covering all expenses. Library Report: The library remodeling project will begin the end of August, beginning of September. A motion was made to re-appoint Dick Schultz and Russ Sette to the library board, the motion was seconded by J. Bublitz, motion carried. Infrastructure Report: Ken reported on a seal failed at the N. Main location, the seal was sent in for repairs, could be 3 weeks before returned and installed. A drainage pipe was clogged, Ken had Pipe Inspector look at it and the inspector got some of blockage open, but not a 100% yet. The committee is looking into more options for new DPW tractor. J. Bublitz made a motion to remove a pipe hazard at well #1 by DL Plumbing, the motion was seconded by J. Becker, motion carried. J. Bublitz report the door at well #2 was worked on and needs painting. J. Bublitz made a motion to purchase a hydrant diffuser and not to exceed $15,000, the motion was seconded by S. Laylon, motion carried. J. Bublitz reported on Firehouse Lane- Delta 3 is working on grants – loans to see what available and what Delta 3 can do for Firehouse Lane. Ken Hankes explained the sewer plant updates/repairs, MSAB tank, the problem may be a dairy bacterium, working on to approach the problem. The village signs need some repairs and painting. The sign on CTY G & J is replaced. The second lawn mower was tabled. All tornado damage has been repaired in the village. Administration Report: Clerk Update: Margaret reported on training in July, attorneys were at the training and touched on meetings, finance, clerk-treasurers, the attorney’s cautioned using personal devices for communication and recommended all board members take the Clerk-Treasurer training to better understand the Clerk-Treasurers office and what it takes to run a municipality. The village accessor mailed out village of Reeseville residents the new re-evaluations of properties. Vesta the village auditors amended the Form C – PSC report. Moving the voting to the RCC should take 30 days if approved when submitted. Town web has free updates for the village web page and the cost will be the same in 2026. Kassie has questions regarding water and sewer charges and will address them with the committee. UB Max is now shut down. Water/Sewer Treasurer Update: No report available, Kassie was absent. Budget workshop was scheduled for September 17, at 4pm. Health and Human Services: C. Goodrich gave the RCC report Deb Hardman and Jeff held a breakfast for the RCC on the day of the Corn Roast and had an excellent turn out. Floor waxing is tabled until next year. Seals on doors need to be replaced at the RCC. Klecker heating and AC need to come out and check the AC in the bar area. RCC is looking for new members for there board, and a gentleman attended the meeting and expressed interest in being on the board. The RCC is looking for ideas for hosting new events at RCC. C. Goodrich made a motion to approve Trick R Treat hours on October 31, 2025, from 5-7pm (note this is a trial period for this year only), the motion was seconded by J. Becker, motion carried. Please have your porch light on and if weather permits, please be outside of your residence to hand out candy. The Mystic Car Club will also be hosting a (Mystic Trunk R Treat) on Saturday November 1, 2025. Parks and Recreation Committee: 2 oak trees need to come down and need to be budgeted for in 2026. Planning and Development: Jake wants to meet this month with the committee. Future agenda items: Police report, Lifestar, security cameras, Tractor, Diffuser, Lawn, CLR Lease, Update on voting move, approve moving Village Board meeting to the RCC, Administration of buildings at park, who is in charge and who rents them out, RCC board members appointments, Memorial tree at Park. J. Becker made a motion to pay the bills and J. Bublitz seconded the motion, motion carried. Jim Bublitz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, J. Becker seconded the motion, motion carried. Margaret Schmidt Clerk-Treasurer The minutes are not approved by the village board until the following meeting.