April 8, 2024

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL APRIL 8, 2024 The regular board meeting of the Village Board, of the Village of Strum, Wisconsin, Trempealeau County, was held in the Village Community Room on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:30pm. Meeting called to order: The meeting was called to order by Village President Boehne at 6:30pm. Village Clerk, Tish Nelson, took the minutes of the meeting. The following board members were present: Bjerke, Rindal, Thompson, Stendahl, Nelson as well as Zoning Commissioner Olson. Absent: Berge. Open meeting law requirements: President Boehne announced the open meeting law requirements have been met for the meeting. Approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Bjerke to approve minutes from regular meeting held on March 11, 2024. Motion carried. Appearances by Citizens and others: a) Steve Wojcik- Fireworks Permit for Grad Party on June 7th at the dead end of 6th St, public also welcomed to watch the approx. 45m show. A motion was made by Stendahl, seconded by Thompson to approve Fireworks permit. Motion carried. b) Jeremy Tischendorf- Permission to have band for a 40th Birthday Party on May 25th at their residence (557 Elm St), band will be shutting down by 9pm. A motion was made to approve by Stendahl, seconded by Thompson. Motion carried. c) Luke Hanson- New board member also stopped in to introduce himself. d) Keenan Kelly- New village employee also stopped in to introduce himself. Zoning Commissioner: a) Setbacks: switching 1A to a R2 (1A is not on file at County as 1 lot) b) Utilities: Currently w/s are not on lots 3B or 1A, discussion about weather to put utilities on these lots prior to purchase(s). Waiting on serious oƯer(s) to come through real estate agent before decision to move forward. Clerk: a) Election: All went well, had 152 voters for Spring Election. Committees: 1. Personnel- a) Updated on Public Worker- Motion to approve the hiring of K.Kelly made by Stendahl, seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. b) Flexible Time OƯ- Presented, holiday bank with 56hrs for remaining 2024 holiday hours, as per employee handbook, was added to F/T employees to show holiday hours are being paid out; no discussion. 2. Finance a. Update on loan- Loan from Public Land Commission was wired to General Acct on 4/4/24. 3. Miscellaneous a. Goose Abatement- Brief discussion about the Laser machine to scare of the geese. b. Covid Funding (ARPA)- This is the last year for these funds. Batting cage net and extra set of bleachers are approved to purchase. Waiting on pickleball court grant to decide how to proceed. c. Matt Nelson’s last board meeting, he has been with the board since 2014. Approval of Vouchers and Journal Entries: Motion to approve made by Nelson, seconded by Stendahl. Motion carried. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Nelson to Adjourn. Motion carried at 7:02pm.