March 11, 2024

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM March 11, 2024 The regular meeting of the Village Board, of the Village of Strum, Wisconsin, Trempealeau County, was held in the Village Community Room on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:30pm. Meeting called to order: The meeting was called to order by Village President, Dean Boehne at 6:30 p.m. Village Clerk, Tish Nelson, took the minutes of the meeting. The following board members were present: Berge, Rindal, Bjerke and Nelson as well as Zoning Commissioner, Brad Olson. Open Meeting Law Requirements Have Been Complied with: President Boehne announced the open meeting law requirements have been met for the meeting. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes: A motion was made by Berge, seconded by Bjerke to approve minutes from the regular board meeting held on February 12, 2024. Motion Carried. Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes: A motion was made by M.Nelson, seconded by Rindal to approve minutes from the special board meeting held February 26, 2024. Motion carried. Appearances by Citizens and others: a) Leland Christianson- New commercial building for storage (2nd Ave S, 3rd Ave S) Zoning Commissioner: a) Taylor Semingson- New house on 314 Fir St Motion made by Berge, seconded by M.Nelson to approve building permit. Motion carried. Committees: 1. Personnel Committee: A. Public Works opening- Ad ran for second time. 2 interviews have been had, with one to be set. B. Flexible Time OƯ presented, no discussion C. K. Weber- pay out vacation and comp time with normal payroll until zero ’ed out 2. Finance Committee: A. Covid Funding (ARPA)- Discussed how best to utilize remaining funds within the restrictions of the grant. Buying a new batting cage net and possibly looking into a pickleball court to be placed at Crystal Lake Park were mentioned. B. Lot Purchase- Discussed with Matt Nelson about lot he is considering. 3. Public Works Committee: A. Rogness Trees- Getting bids to take down the trees that are too large for Village StaƯ. 4. Public Welfare Committee: A. Crystal Lake Park- Playground stairs may be under warranty. If not, brown flex seal was discussed as a possible fix. 5. Joint Sewer Commission: A. Set meeting date- M.Nelson will set this up. 6. Miscellaneous: A. The Handicap Sign outside of Hall is faded, looking into getting a replacement. Approval of Vouchers and Journal Entries: Motion made by M.Nelson, seconded by Bjerke to approve. Motion carried. Motion made by M.Nelson, seconded by Rindal to Adjourn. Motion carried at 7:51 pm. Dean Boehne, Village President Tish Nelson, Village Clerk