May 12, 2025​

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM MAY 12, 2025 The regular board meeting of the Village Board, of the Village of Strum, Trempealeau County, was held in the Village Community Room on May 12, 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. Absent: 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 April 14, 2025 as printed. Motion carried. Reports from OƯicers: a. Clerk i. Hauler’s Permit – A Motion was made by Bjerke, seconded by Thompson to approve Tri-City Sanitation Hauler’s Permit. Motion carried. ii. Water, Sewer and Fire rates have been updated, board presented with increased rates. iii. Reports such as the ARPA report, Accident/Injury report, Annual Recycling report, Annual MRF certification, 2% Fire Annual report, Form C and the PSC annual report have all been submitted. Board presented with copies of each. No discussion. iv. Board of Review Information: Open Book will be held May 14 from 2p to 4p and Board of Review will be held May 21 from 5p to 7p; both in the village oƯice. v. Annual audits – W/c audit was submitted and accepted. Annual CLA audit is in progress. Reports from Committees: a. Library i. Signs will be ordered stating “2 Hour Parking between Signs” and public works will put them up as soon as they are able. b. Personnel i. Flexible Time OƯ – No discussion. c. Finance i. The proposal from Graham Barnes and Associates was discussed and a counteroƯer will be made. A motion was made by Bjerke to accept proposal with an additional 10% fee for Right of Refusal per lot to be written in as well. Miscellaneous: a. Committee Break Down was presented, without change or discussion. b. Village flower beds and baskets – David Berge said hanging baskets are ordered and he is getting volunteers together for weekend watering of the baskets. And Woodland planters. Walnut planters were also discussed. c. A potential building plan for Synergy was presented to the board for informational purposes. Plans need to be state approved first. b. David Berge, Strum Pickleball Rep, has enough money raised for the pickleball court area to pour concrete between the court and bathrooms. Approval of the Vouchers and Journal Entries Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Hanson to approve Vouchers & Journal Entries as presented. Motion carried. Motion made by Bjerke, seconded by Hanson to adjourn meeting @ 7:42 pm. Motion carried. Dean Boehne, Village President Natisha “Tish” Nelson, Clerk