Village Board — Minutes

PROCEEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE March 13, 2025 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on March 13, 2025, and called to order by Village President, Brian Miller, at 6:45pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, and the following Trustees were present, Dave Snow, Jacob Pacala, Kevin Hankes, Anna Volkova. Jim Bublitz and Cheryl Goodrich absent. 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: Jeff Caine discussed the Dodgeland referendum on the ballot April 1, 2025. Jeff, stated, if state comes through with funds and the referendum is passed the school district would only us the money from the referendum if needed. Dean Grosenick asked the village board if the tree on the boulevard at his property was being taken down with the Garfield Ave construction, and Don Nietzel confirmed yes it was being taken down with Garfield Ave project. Carrie Schuett expressed to the village board she was not in favor of the tree being taken done that the owls are living in. Consent Agenda: Kevin Hankes made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the following corrections, Jim Bublitz suggested appointing and ordinance officer, Dave Snow reported the faucet at RCC wouldn’t shut and DL Plumbing repaired them problem and Margaret discussed shredding old documents from the village, the motion was seconded by Jake Pacala, motion carried. No Engineer Report: Tammy Hampton went over the bids for Garfield Ave and alternative bids for tree removal, 5 tree’s 24”- 48” would cost $7,500 and 2 tree’s 48” – 60” would cost $5,000. Dave Snow made a motion to accept the base bid from Forrester Construction $634,985.00 for the Garfield Ave project, the motion was seconded by Jake Pacala, roll call vote was held and Kevin Hankes (yes), Anna Volkova (yes), Jake Pacala (yes), Dave Snow(yes), and Brian Miller (yes), there were no NAY votes and Jim Bublitz and Cheryl Goodrich were absent. A public informational meeting on the Garfield Street project will be held in possibly April. Tammy Hampton went over the Library Grant and the potential funding freeze from the federal government. The grant amount is $251,040.00. The grant could be rescinded at any time. CBDG is business as usual, and have not heard any thing different either. The construction would have to be started by July 1, 2025. The village will need to decide if they want to accept the grant knowing the possibility of it could get rescinded, the village would be responsible for paying it back if rescinded. Jake Pacala made a motion to accept the library grant and move forward, the, the motion was seconded by Kevin Hankes, a roll call vote was held, Kevin Hankes (yes), Anna Volkova (yes), Jake Pacala (yes), Dave Snow (yes), and Brian Miller (yes). There were no NAY votes. Jim Bublitz and Cheryl Goodrich were absent. The waste water agreement with Specialty Cheese was discussed and a motion by Jake Pacala to approved the waste water agreement with Specialty Cheese and the Village of Reeseville, the motion was seconded by Dave Snow, motion carried. Police Report: Deputy Burns gave the monthly police report, there were a total of 48 calls for service, the new radar gun was installed into the squad car. Kevin is working on National Night Out, local 4-H groups will be offering food, a petting zoo will also be available. Kevin will have more information next month. CLR Report: The lease agreement was discussed briefly, and some changes were suggested, the board will go over the agreement with CLR. No further discussion. Life star Report: No report was available. Dave Snow reported the direct paging should be up and running in April, per the conversation with Mike from Lifestar. Library Report: Anna Volkova reported circulation was lower. Utility Report: Ken reported the chlorine injector broke, had a power outrage and the ponds are doing great. Jake Pacala made a motion to approve the water tower maintenance service agreement, the motion was seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. Jake Pacala made a motion to approve Joe Wagner to sign up for water/sewer certification classes, the motion was seconded by Kevin Hankes, motion carried and Brian Miller abstained. A motion by Anna Volkova to approve listing the inoperable generators from the DPW on the surplus website for sale as is, the motion was seconded by Dave Snow, motion carried. Streets and Alleys: Nothing else to report Finance and Personnel Report: Clerk Update: Margaret Schmidt reported that LRS had called and stated the company was bought out from GFL, Justin stated nothing would change with the schedule or pickup of garbage or recyclables. Spring election is April 1, 2025. Open book will be September 9, 2025 from 8:30am – 12:30pm. BOR will be held October 15, 2025 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. UW Green Bay schooling will be July 14 – 19, 2025 for clerk/treasurer training and Kassie and I will be signing up for the training, cost will be $499 each. Water/Sewer Treasurer Update: Kassie reported she was going to sit down with Ken and Kunkel the first part of April to go over billing questions. Kassie went over software information and cost, Civic system for setup and first year for general fund and water/sewer would be approximately be $49,980, and annual cost of $10,410, and Workhorse for general fund and water/sewer would be $25,500 for setup and first year, and annual cost of $4,350.00. Public health and Welfare: Discussed garbage not getting picked up and not being consistent. The board discussed about getting the floors at RCC waxed and will get estimates. Public Property: Jake discussed putting up the soccer goals on the grassy area next to the basketball courts. Village wide rummage sale will be held June 14, 2025. Brush pile will start in April. Community Center report: The report was reviewed by the village board. Deb Hardman was appointed to the RCC board by Brian Miller with the approval of the village board. Future agenda items: Floor’s RCC, Farmers market, Portal Potty’s, Mowing cemetery, Annexation Thunder Road, RCC manager appointment, Clerk wages approval, Chet Caine display of memorabilia A motion to approve paying the bills was made by Dave Snow and seconded by Kevin Hankes, motion carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dave Snow and seconded by Kevin Hankes, motion carried. Margaret Schmidt Clerk-Treasurer