Special Meeting — Minutes

Special Meeting Town of Milladore Supervisors January, 24, 2025 Board Members Present: Ned Ruesch, Hank Nigh, Ken Manlick, Leslianne Ruesch Supervisor Joel Kuehnhold appeared via phone. Citizens Present: Ron Koziczkowski Also in attendance: Bill Bruening, Certified Public Accountant The meeting was called to order by Ned Ruesch. The secretaries report from the Special meeting held January 21, 2025 was read. A motion was moved by Joel to approve. Seconded by Ned. Motion approved. Ned introduced Bill Bruening, who has spent the past few weeks auditing the town’s finances. Findings were shared about the town’s finances, going back to 2015. The board questioned the treasurer about the inconsistencies of funds deposited, versus collected each year in taxes. The board questioned inconsistencies in amounts written on checks, versus what was recorded on the annual reports. The board questioned inaccuracies found in checks written and cashed, that appear on bank statements, and original check stubs. A motion was moved by Ned to offer a settlement option to the treasurer in lieu of pressing criminal charges. Seconded by Hank. Motion carried. A promissory note was signed by the treasurer to repay $63,000, with the board, and parties present as witnesses. A motion was moved by Ned to repeal the substitution of bond the town currently has on the treasurer, ordinance 04-2012, from State Statute 70.67 (2) effective February 15, 2025. Seconded by Hank. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Ned to remove the treasurer from the bank accounts effective February 15. 2025. Seconded by Joel. Motion carried. A motion was moved by Hank to adjourn. Seconded by Ned. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.