November 10, 2025

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM NOVEMBER 10, 2025 The regular board meeƟng of the Village Board, of the Village of Strum, Trempealeau County, was held in the Village Community Room on November 10, 2025 MeeƟng called to order: The meeƟng was called to order by the Village President, Dean Boehne at 6:30 pm. Village Clerk, Tish Nelson, took the minutes of the meeƟng. The following board members were present: Berge, Bjerke, Rindal, Thompson, Hanson. Absent: Maki. Also, present Olson. Open MeeƟng Law Requirements have been complied with: President Boehne announced the open meeƟng laws have been met for the meeƟng. Approval of minutes: A moƟon was made by Thompson, seconded by Bjerke to approve the minutes of the Regular Board MeeƟng held on October 13, 2025 as printed. MoƟon carried. Appearances of ciƟzens and others: a. Jason Nelson had to reschedule his appearance to December’s meeƟng. b. Melissa Evenson called and will schedule a meeƟng with Dean at a later date. Reports from Officers: a. Zoning Commissioner i. Noah Stayton & Melody Morse resubmiƩed their request to build a fence. A moƟon was made to approve the permit as presented by Rindal. Seconded by Thompson. MoƟon carried. ii. Nick Gamroth presented a beƩer, more detailed explanaƟon to the board about parcels, lots and how each other effects the other. And why when residents request to have parcels combined, it is more carefully looked over at how it may impact the future. b. Clerk i. Presented the 2026 NewsleƩer going out with taxes ii. Presented the new Email W/S Bill AuthorizaƟon that will also go out with taxes iii. Presented ElecƟon Workers for 2026-2027. A moƟon was made by Hanson, seconded by Bjerke to approve the listed elecƟon workers for 2026-2027 elecƟons. 1. Mary Bjorgo 2. Gloria Wagener 3. Roger Klopp 4. Debra Prudlick 5. Kaylene Windjue 6. Jeanine Windjue Reports from CommiƩees: a. Public Safety i. The re-zone applicaƟon recommendaƟon from the commiƩee was to deny the submiƩed applicaƟon due it being incomplete, and the requested informaƟon not being presented. A moƟon was made by Berge, seconded by Thompson to deny the re-zone applicaƟon. MoƟon carried. b. Personnel i. Flex Time Off – No discussion ii. The commiƩee has competed reviews and sent recommendaƟons over to finance for review. iii. Todd Holmen was introduced to the Board as the new Public Works employee. (Welcome!) c. Finance i. The proposed 2026 budget was presented to the board. A moƟon to approve the proposed 2026 budget as presented was made by Bjerke, seconded by Rindal. MoƟon carried. Open Budget Hearing will be held November 24, 2025, at 6p in the Strum Community Room. ii. 2 new accounts opened at CCF: General Money Market and Joint Saving d. Public Works i. The board discussed about selling an old snowplow. It was suggested to get an appraisal done by Universal before deciding on how to sell it. This will be tabled for later. Approval of the Vouchers and Journal Entries MoƟon made by Thompson, seconded by Hanson to approve Vouchers & Journal Entries as presented. MoƟon carried. MoƟon made by Rindal, seconded by Bjerke to adjourn meeƟng @ 7:06pm. MoƟon carried. Dean Boehne, Village President NaƟsha "Tish" Nelson, Clerk