Blenker Sherry Sanitary District Commission Meeting — Minutes

Blenker Sherry Sanitary District Commission 3861 Road N, Sherry, WI, 54454 October 7, 2025, 7pm Meeting Minutes Commission Members Present: President Ned Ruesch, Commissioner Ron Koziczkowski, Commissioner Joel Kuehnhold, Secretary Leslianne Ruesch, Treasurer Terri Grassel The meeting was called to order by President Ned Ruesch There were 5 additions to the agenda. They will be added to new business. New Business: A motion was moved by Ron to use the Milladore webpage-“Sanitary District” tab, and Swetz corner mart as the official posting places, with Town of Milladore town hall and Town of Sherry town hall as alternative sites for courtesy postings. Seconded by Joel. Motion approved. A motion was moved by Ron to establish a “Sanitary District” tab on the Town of Milladore webpage, www.townofmilladore.com as the official website. Seconded by Joel. Motion approved. A motion was moved by Joel to establish the official mailing address of the Blenker Sherry Sanitary District as PO Box 46, Blenker, WI, 54415. Seconded by Ron. Motion approved. A motion was moved by Ron to add President, Ned Ruesch, Secretary Leslianne Ruesch, and Treasurer Terri Grassel to all bank accounts. Leslianne and Terri will have internet access to the accounts at First State Bank and all other banks, and ability to transfer funds to pay bills within all accounts. Seconded by Joel. Motion approved. A motion was moved by Ron to add President Ned Ruesch, Secretary Leslianne Ruesch, and Treasurer Terri Grassel as signers to First State Bank and all other checking accounts. Seconded by Joel. Motion approved. A motion was moved by Ron to pay maintenance technicians who take our samples etc $25 per hour. Seconded by Joel. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Joel to pay the secretary and treasurer $20 per hour. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Joel to pay all commission members $50 per meeting fee. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Joel to pay additional clerical workers $15 per hour. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. When the commission has a better idea of budget they will address OIC pay. A motion was moved by Joel to reach out to CPA Bill Bruening for help with surveying and organizing all financial files. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. The commission has been working closely with the DNR to understand the guidelines for operators. There have been several people interested, and the commission will reach out to them to discuss training, etc. The commission is also in the process of joining the Wisconsin Rural Water Association, at the suggestion of the DNR, and hope to make contacts there to guide us through this transition. The commission will be working on a complete inventory in the near future of property owned by the Sanitary District. Once the commission has full access to banking information, they will work towards establishing an annual budget. The Town of Milladore’s attorney has been in contact with The Town of Sherry assessor who confirmed that Milladore has the higher value of property within the sanitary district. Once the commission has a better understanding of who is currently in the district, a letter will be sent to customers with all pertinent information. Please refer to the Milladore website Sanitary District page for information until this is sent out. A motion was moved by Joel to keep all official records for the sanitary district in a lockable filing cabinet at the Milladore town hall, 3720 County Road P, Milladore, WI, 54454. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Joel to have a monthly sanitary commission meeting set for the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Joel to move all future meetings of the Sanitary commission to the Milladore town hall, 3720 County Road P, Milladore, WI, 54454. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Joel to retain Attorney Lee Turonie from Dempsey Law for legal advice, etc. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Joel to use The Marshfield Herald as needed for postings if required. Seconded by Ron. Motion carried. The next meeting of The Blenker Sherry Sanitary District will be held on October 21, 2025, at 7 pm, 3720 County Road P, Milladore, WI, 54454 A motion was moved by Ned to adjourn, Seconded by Joel. Meeting adjourned.