Village Board — Minutes

PROCEEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE January 18, 2024 A duly convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on January 18, 2024, and called to order by Village Trustee Jabob Pacala (acting president) at 6:30pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, and the following Trustees were present, Anna Volkova, Dave Snow, Jacob Pacala, Cheryl Goodrich. Brian Miller, Jim Bublitz and Kevin Hankes were 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. Anna Volkova made a motion to approve the consent agenda, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, and the motion carried. A motion to approve the treasurer report was made by Cheryl Goodrich and seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. Public comment: Michael Miescher from Lowell Track master snowmobile club was present and informed the board that with the recent snow fall and snowmobilers on the trails, Dave Snow called Michael regarding snowmobilers not staying on the marked trails, Michael informed the village board the issues are being addressed by the track master snowmobile club, the DNR, and the state level. Michael also informed the board, that the DNR has been ticketing snowmobilers who don’t follow the law with citations costing $258. Michael explained to the board that Sam’s Amoco has opted to decline snowmobile business, and Just 1 More welcomes snowmobiler’s business and Just 1 More also sponsors poker runs and other fund-raising events for snowmobilers and UTV throughout the year, and Michael asked the village board to possibly consider allowing bigger signs so they are more visible. Michael Pocius from (Just 1 More) was present and spoke in supporting the snowmobilers for economic reasons and the impact it would have on Just 1 More, should the village board decide to stop having the snowmobile trails in the village. Michael Miescher explained that the village of Reeseville is the main connection for Dodge, Jefferson and Dane Counties and would have a huge impact if this trail was eliminated. The village board will put the signs on February agenda and get an update from the Lowell Track master snowmobile club. Engineer Report: No report available. Police Report: CLR Report: No report Lifestar Report: The board reviewed the October and November Lifestar Reports. Dave Snow reported there have been 58 calls already in 2024 Library Report: The library board meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday January 23, 2024. Streets and Alleys/Utilities: Ken Hankes had no major problems to report. Ken stated they were still waiting on the trans ducer, and might have to look into other options if we don’t hear from them soon. Ken reported we are having lots of problem with the snowblower, and the tractor the starter is going out on, we may need to look into some other options as well. The lead line samples were sent into the DNR. Specialty Cheese and the utilities committee will be meeting soon again regarding the waste water issues. Community Center: A motion by Dave Snow to move item 14a up on the agenda, the motion was seconded Cheryl Goodrich and the motion carried. Cheryl Goodrich gave the community center report, Cheryl reported they had a meeting on December 6, and need to update the fire extinguishers, and the stove hood needs cleaning. The community center board recommended appointing Mary Roberts to the community center board. Cheryl reported in November the community center had 5 booking, December had 4, and January has 4. A motion was made by Anna Volkova to appoint Mary Roberts to the community center board, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, and the motion carried. Finance and Personnel Report: A motion by Dave Snow to give Ken Hankes (DPW) a $.75 raise starting in January 2024, the motion was seconded by Anna Volkova, and the motion carried. A motion by Dave Snow to approve Renee Mitchell from RCM LLC, estimate for $6,400, to reconcile all bank accounts after 2022 audit, the motion was seconded by Cheryl Goodrich, motion carried. A motion by Dave Snow was made to approve the change in fees for the building inspection permits for 2024, the motion was seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. Clerk Update: Margaret Schmidt reported that she signed up for the clerk training in July from the 14th thru the 19th and it will be virtual again. Margaret also reported the she had a virtual training on Tuesday with DOR and my tax account. Margaret read a letter for the board regarding her first year as clerk-treasurer she wrote. The Finance and Personnel Committee will meet on Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 4pm to discuss the part-time assistant for the clerk- treasurer and bring their recommendation to February board meeting. Public health and Welfare: No updates Public Property: Anna reported she had no update on the barbershop, Margaret stated she had spoke to Steve Lean and Steve stated everything was done on his part with the Legion and Barbershop, and Steve could meet with the committee to start moving forward on turning the building over to the village. Anna Volkova was going to contact Steve and set up a committee meeting. Anna discussed getting a memorial tree planted and lighting the tree in remembrance of loved ones. Anna also reported that Fort Atkinson community have benches with loved one’s name engraved on the benches as a remembrance memorial. Anna will get more information for February meeting. The board discussed getting a Friend/Support fund started for lighting the holiday tree, and looking for a potential place to plant the tree. Future agenda items: Ordinance – people pushing snow in the street, Part-time assistant for clerk-treasurer, Snowmobile signs/ Lowell track master snowmobile club, discuss more on friends/ support in remembrance for loved ones, Corn Roast, Police Dodge County Contract, Grave opening price increase. A motion to approve paying the bills was made by Cheryl Goodrich and seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Cheryl Goodrich and seconded by Anna Volkova, motion carried. Margaret Schmidt Clerk-Treasurer The minutes are not approved by the village board until the following meeting.