September 14, 2026 Minutes

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM September 14, 2026 The regular board meeƟng of the Village Board, of the Village of Strum, Trempealeau County, was held in the Village Community Room on September 14, 2026 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, Hanson, Maki, Rindal, Schiefelbein (late), Thompson. Also, present Brad 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 Hanson, seconded by Thompson to approve minutes of the Regular Board MeeƟng held on August 10, 2026, as printed. MoƟon carried. Appearances of ciƟzens and others: a. Tricia Thacker appeared before the board about the possibility of acquiring enough property to make a double driveway as the apron work when Maple St was redone was incorrectly placed. The marker of the division of lot currently is in the middle of the apron. A moƟon was made by Berge to approve the sale, up to 10Ō into the Village property line, to make the double driveway possible. Roll Call Vote: Berge, Aye; Hanson, Aye; Maki, Aye; Rindal, Aye; Schiefelbein, Aye; Thompson, Aye. MoƟon carried. Reports from Officers: a. Zoning Commissioner i. Noah Stayton and Melody Morse submiƩed a fence permit for the property at 210 W Hawthorn. A moƟon was made by Rindal to approve permit as presented, seconded by Schiefelbein. MoƟon carried. ii. Tricia Thacker – Driveway issue resolved in appearances. b. Clerk i. Village of Strum Office will be closed October 8th and 9th. ii. Reminder to CommiƩee Chairs to get Budget meeƟngs set. iii. Operator’s Licenses 1. New – A moƟon was made by Thompson, seconded by Hanson to approve new license. MoƟon carried. a. Robert McCloskey, Consumer’s CooperaƟve Oil Co. iv. An overview of the August Primary ElecƟon was presented to the board: 278 total votes with 36 Absentee ballots returned and 5 ElecƟon Day Registrants. Reports from CommiƩees: a. Finance i. An amended lease for the Golf Course was presented to the Board. A moƟon was made by Rindal to accept the lease as presented. Seconded by Maki, Hanson abstained. MoƟon carried. ii. The selecƟon process was presented to the board for choosing a new leasee for the Golf Course. iii. Realtor Contract was presented, this was tabled to pursue other possible opƟons. b. Personnel i. Flexible Time Off, no discussion. ii. Reminder of CommiƩee meeƟng on September 17 @ approx. 6:30pm c. Public Safety i. A bid for a new plow for the ATV was presented. A moƟon made to approve purchase was made by Hanson, seconded by Thomspon. Moton carried. ii. The old ATV had received no bids so was sold to a private party. d. Public Works i. The amended Water/Sewer Ownership Ordinance was presented to the Board. Roll Call Vote: Berge, Aye; Hanson, Aye; Maki, Aye; Rindal, Aye; Schiefelbein, Aye; Thompson, Aye. MoƟon carried. ii. Street Banners were briefly discussed and tabled unƟl next month’s meeƟng. e. Recycling i. Reminder of CommiƩee meeƟng on September 16 @ 5:30pm f. Joint Sewer Commission i. Reminder of Commission meeƟng on September 15 @ 5:30pm Miscellaneous a. A list of possible sale items was brought to the boards aƩenƟon, this will be given to a commiƩee to decide how to proceed. b. A list of possible throw out items was brought to the boards aƩenƟon, this will be given to a commiƩee to decide how to proceed. Approval of the Vouchers and Journal Entries MoƟon made by Maki, seconded by Thompson to approve Vouchers & Journal Entries as presented. MoƟon carried. Adjournment MoƟon made by Rindal, seconded by Hanson to adjourn meeƟng @ 7:48pm. MoƟon carried. Dean Boehne, Village President NaƟsha "Tish" Nelson, Clerk