Village Board — Minutes

PROCEEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE March 14, 2024 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on March 14, 2024, and called to order by Village President Brian Miller at 6:30pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, and the following Trustees were present, Anna Volkova, Kevin Hankes Dave Snow, Jacob Pacala, Cheryl Goodrich. Jim Bublitz was 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. Jacob Pacala made a motion to approve the consent agenda, the motion was seconded by Anna Volkova, and the motion carried. Public comment: Eric Salmi from Lakeside 4-H asked the board’s approval for the June 22, 2024 Craft Fair and 5 K run, the sheriff’s dept. has to be involved because of the 5K run and shutting down Hwy G & J from 9am-11am, Eric asked for approval and a letter of support from the village board, the Village of Reeseville board approved of the event and supported the Lakeside 4-H. Engineer Report: No updates Police Report: Kevin Hankes gave the report for the police. Kevin informed the village board of duty changes at the sheriff’s department and we will see some different officers patrolling on days and night shifts. Kevin will be having a meeting in April to discuss the contract with the sheriff dept. CLR Report: The Finance and Personal committee will meet regarding the lease with CLR. Dave Snow made a motion to approve the gas company line easement to commerce drive. The motion was seconded by Kevin Hankes, motion carried. Lifestar Report: The board review the report. Lowell-Reeseville First responder Committee Report: Margaret Schmidt reported on the Lowell-Reeseville First Responder Committee meeting which was held on March 7, 2024, the committee has dissolved and the monies left in the checking account and CD’S will be refunded back to Village of Reeseville, Village of Lowell and Town of Lowell. Library Report: Jacob Pacala reported Library has hired Andy Roberts. Everything else is running well. Streets and Alleys/Utilities: Ken Hankes reported the generator installation is not completed because of wiring issues. The chlorine pump at well 1, still waiting on parts, will be a couple more weeks. The ferric pump is still having issues. Ken will be taking his test on March 26. The dpw part-time helper wage increase will be discussed with the finance committee and put on the agenda next. Jacob Pacala made a motion to purchase the old pump tank from CLR for $1,750, for the DPW, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. Jacob Pacala reported that Specialty Cheese has reached out to United for remove of their waste, Specialty Cheese is also reaching out to other companies as well. Jacob reported the stop sign is up and thanked Midwest General for allowing it to be put back up on the building. The village board discussed residences using their front yards for driveway’s, Sergeant Loos was told to enforce the village ordinance on this on-going problem. Ken will check on getting the street cleaner company to come in and clean village streets. Finance and Personnel Report: Dave Snow made a motion to approve the new poll workers, Connie Mintzlaff, Rebecca Frank, Andy Roberts, Greg Raube, and Cindy Raube, the motion was seconded by Jacob Pacala, motion carried. Clerk Update: Margaret Schmidt reported Kasandra Miescher is working out well, and working 10 -15 hours a month. Margaret reported the BOR and OB are scheduled for April 16, and May 21, 2024. Vesta is scheduled to start 2023 audit on April 5, 8, and 9, 2024 for field work. Public health and Welfare: The village board is waiting to receive the quick claim deed from Marshfield Medical Hospital for the Library. The board discussed recent garbage complaints. Public Property: Anna reported the village has taken position of 204 S. Main St all utilities have been changed over to the village, and the village will now work on a lease between the Barbershop and the village. Playground equipment will be installed at the end of April. The holiday tree will be located by the gazebo in the fireman’s park, the Pacala’s and Becker families will be purchasing the tree, a motion was made by Kevin Hankes to put the holiday tree in the fireman’s park by the gazebo, the motion was seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. Community Center Report: Cheryl Goodrich reported the main cooler broke down. Bingo progressive jackpot was won by a couple from Watertown. Attendance for bingo was 219 people. The committee discussed about possibly adding a second person to assist with bookings, the fb page will be taken over and updated to assist people with bookings and advertising, the board will be adding an email address for contacting. A door at the committee center needs repairs, the cost to repair is approximately $565. Dave Snow recommended the community center manager /board needs to contact the head chairperson of the public property committee when things need to be repaired. Dave recommended calling a couple different companies for fire inspection estimates at the community center. A motion was made by Anna Volkova to get a master key for Ken Hankes (DPW) for community center in case of an emergency, the motion was seconded by Jacob Pacala, motion carried. Future agenda items: Ordinance – Lease contract for CLR and 204 S. Main St (barbershop), Sherriff Dept contract, Ordinance, Variance for property A motion to approve paying the bills was made by Jacob Pacala and seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dave Snow and seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. Margaret Schmidt Clerk-Treasurer The minutes are not approved by the village board until the following meeting.