August 11, 2025

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM AUGUST 11, 2025 The regular board meeting of the Village Board, of the Village of Strum, Trempealeau County, was held in the Village Community Room on August 11, 2025 Meeting called to order: The meeting was called to order by the Village President, Dean Boehne at 6:30pm. Village Clerk, Tish Nelson, took the minutes of the meeting. The following board members were present: Berge, Bjerke, Rindal, Thompson, Hanson, Maki. Also present, B. Olson. Open Meeting Law Requirements have been complied with: President Boehne announced the open meeting laws have been met for the meeting. Approval of minutes: A motion was made by Thompson, seconded by Bjerke to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on July 14, 2025, as printed. Motion carried. Reports from Officers: a. Zoning Commissioner i. A motion was made by Thompson, seconded by Berge to approve the fence permit as presented for Reynaldo Montemayor at 114 2nd Ave N. b. Clerk i. Operator’s License - A motion was made by Hanson to approve new operator’s licenses. Seconded by Thompson, motion carried. a. Ashley Hyett; Consumer’s Cooperative Oil Inc b. Sarah Meckley; Foolish Pleasure Firehouse, LLC ii. Public Land Commissioner’s loan was processed, approved and deposited as of 7-31-2025 Reports from Committees: a. Personnel i. Flexible Time Off – No discussion. ii. Personnel chair Luke Hanson updated the board on the progress of interviews for the full-time Public Works position, stating that they had interviewed 4 applicants with another 3 interviews to be set up. There is an interview set up for the part-time position as well. A motion was made by Berge, seconded by Thompson to give Personnel discretion in hiring, both a full-time person and part time person. Also brought up was the possibility of closing the garbage/recycling center for 8/16 & 9/6 due to staffing. A motion was made by Bjerke, seconded by Thompson to close the Garbage/Recycling Center those 2 Saturdays mentioned. iii. Review dates will be set late September/early October. b. Finance i. Budget Meeting set for October 14, 2025 c. Public Works i. Budget Meeting set for October 15, 2025 Miscellaneous: a. Woodland Park Complaint – A resident had submitted a complaint about the presentation of the large pavilion in Woodland Park for Yoga in the park, the board discussed the complaint and concluded that the Public Works Department can only be accountable for so much as the Village only has so many employees. The groups/committees who are scheduling such events can help out and do their part also by going to check things out prior to event and cleanup what they can to make presentable and pleasant for everyone. A board member will reach out to convey the thoughts of the board. b. Walnut Park Planters – A discussion by the board for the planters was had and decided some of the bricks/blocks need to be replaced on the North planter, one with the park sign. The other planter is to be determined on what to do with it at a later date. c. Ethan Glosky property has been cleaned up and cleared. d. The goose laser gun was brought up, and when the laser was purchased, it was the intention that it would be used. Unfortunately, it broke then was repaired, however it has not been used since. A board member will be reaching out to departments and groups. e. Chief Marsolek wanted to extend a huge thanks to Robbe McGee for the great detail job he did on the Strum Squad Truck, per Dean. Approval of the Vouchers and Journal Entries Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Berge to approve Vouchers & Journal Entries as presented. Motion carried. Motion made by Rindal, seconded by Hanson to adjourn meeting @ 7:28pm. Motion carried. Dean Boehne, Village President Natisha “Tish” Nelson, Clerk