Board Meeting — Minutes

VILLAGE OF BIRON REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES – July 13th, 2026 The July 13th, 2026 Regular Village Board meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by President Jon Evenson at the Biron Municipal Center. ROLL CALL: Mark Honkomp, Mike Guillemot, Jamie Biegel, Tim McKellips, Dan Sullivan, Tammy Steward via phone, Jon Evenson. Also present, Peggy Doughty, Fire Chief Shawn Dillingham and DPW Kayla Lumaye. APPROVE MINUTES JUNE 8th, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING: Motion Honkomp Second Sullivan to approve the minutes as printed. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: 5 members of the public was present. Resident discussed several concerns regarding his property. He stated that he had been told the property is not buildable and raised questions about the location of his driveway. He also asked about the ability to park his camper on the property while waiting for approval to build his home. In addition, Karl expressed concerns about the impact of wake boats on shoreline erosion, stating that they are contributing to the destruction of shorelines. He asked that these issues be placed on an agenda for discussion at a future committee meeting. Ryan Johnson discussed concerns about his neighbor adding a parking area and garden beds within the dedicated road right-of-way for Johnson Parkway. The board informed Ryan that a letter, along with corresponding photographs, had already been sent to his neighbor regarding the matter. No other public comment. PRESENTATION OF 2025 AUDIT: Greg Pitel from KerberRose presented the 2025 Annual Finance Summary to board via Teams. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairperson Sullivan reporting. The committee met on July 7th, and reviewed bills paid in June, non-lapsing accounts and journal entries for Utility and General accounts. Village General Checking paid bills using checks 27310-27379 and Utility Checking on checks 5509-5568. The Committee reviewed all account transfers, timecards, journal entries and receipts for all checking, savings, and non-lapsing accounts. The committee discussed making the 2026 budgeted early allocation to the MC Generator non-lapsing account to make the first payment for the installation of the generator at the municipal center. Motion Evenson, second Guillemot to approve the early allocation of the 2026 budget to the MC Generator non-lapsing. Motion carried. Motion McKellips, second Guillemot to approve the Finance Committee report. Motion carried. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: DPW Kayla Lumaye reporting for absent Clerk/Treasurer Samantha Daugherty. Totals reported to the Finance Committee: Receipts for June: $76,148.04: Expenses for June: $168,780.72. One account transfer from non-lapsing savings to general checking for a total of $2,112.95. Three account transfers from passbook savings to general checking for a total of $116,914.64. General checking bills were paid on checks 27310-27379 with seventeen online payments to WWL&C, IRS, Empower, WRS, Kwik Trip, WI DOR, Elan Financial, WM, Bauernfeind, We Energies, Gannett, Thryv, AirGas USA, Central States Funds and Colonial Life. End of month balances; Village Non-Lapsing: $763,945.68; Utilities Checking: $21,913.93; Water Money Market: $660,059.46; Village Passbook: $803,545.34; Village Checking $44,049.20; Utility bills were paid with checks 5509-5568 with one online payment to Elan Financial with expenses totaling $56,838.28. Lumaye reported that there is an upcoming partisan primary on August 11th, Samatha asked that she can attend the upcoming WMCA Conference August 18th-20th for a total cost of $305 plus milage. Biron’s sponsorship of the City band concert will be held tomorrow July 14th. Lastly Lumaye discussed a resident letter regarding the Wisconsin Rapids data center project, the resident asked for the board to give their input on this matter. Motion Sullivan, second Honkomp to approve the Clerk/Treasurer’s report. Motion carried. BIRON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Dillingham reporting. There were 10 calls, 8 EMS, 1 False alarm and 1 carbon monoxide. 23 current members. 1 EMR failed due to renew by the deadline of June 30th. Late renewal paperwork has been completed along with the late fee paid. Fire inspections should be completed by the end of November. Through the fire department’s membership to NVFC, first responder helpline is being offered at no cost to the fire department members. New turnout gear has been issued, and reimbursement paperwork has been sent to the state. Motion Honkomp, second Guillemot to approve Volunteer Fire Department report. Motion carried. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT: Chairperson Honkomp reporting. Committee met on June 19th and reviewed potential employee handbook updates and discussed an inclement weather policy. Motion Biegel, second McKellips to approve the Personnel Committee report. Motion carried. LEGISLATIVE, ORDINANCE AND ZONING COMMITTEE REPORT: Chairperson McKellips reporting. Committee met July 8th. Tim reported that the ordinance recodification edits have been completed. He stated that each committee should review the ordinances within its area of responsibility, while the Legislative Ordinance and Zoning Committee will conduct a comprehensive review of all proposed changes. The goal is to complete all reviews and submit any suggested revisions by August 20th. The committee also reviewed a parcel containing a building that is scheduled to be razed. In addition, members discussed the Dempze property and two potential projects that may require rezoning. Motion Honkomp second, Sullivan to approve the Legislative, Ordinance and Zoning Committee report. Motion carried. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: There is no meeting in June. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT: Chairperson Steward reporting. Kayla reported that the ditch on Huffman Road has been filled; however, the equipment used to complete the work caused damage to the road. She also noted that a CTH U project updates page has been added to the Village website and is updated weekly with the latest information. Motion Honkomp, second Biegel to approve the Public Works committee report. Motion carried. PUBLIC PROPERTY, SAFETY & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT: Chairperson Guillemot reporting. The committee met on July 9th. Mike provided a brief update on the Sunset Point Park project. The committee recommended that the Fire Department paint helicopter landing zone markers in the parking lot to help facilitate faster emergency response times. Motion Honkomp second Guillemot to approve the committee's recommendation to add equipment that will enable the fire protection system to automatically send emergency call-out notifications at an annual cost of $852. Motion carried. The committee also recommended keeping the dock rental rates unchanged for 2027 and 2028, as operating expenses have decreased. Mike provided an overview of the committee's discussion regarding a potential ban on e-bikes along the recreational trail and shared information on how other communities have implemented similar restrictions. Mike also discussed recent vandalism at the Aqua Skier parking lot. Mike reported that he spoke with Sheriff Becker, who stated that weekend patrols could be increased and that trail cameras may be available for use at the site. Kayla reported that renters of private dock slips 10–12 have experienced issues with users from the Anchor Bay slips parking in their assigned spaces. The renter of slip 10 requested larger signs to better identify the slips. Mike stated that the renter should contact the Sheriff's Department if the problem continues. Motion carried. Motion McKellips, second Sullivan to approve the Public Property Committee report. Motion carried. WATER UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Biegel reporting. The committee met on July 7th. Kayla reported that Well 2 remains offline until the replacement relay is received, which is expected to arrive between July 16th through July 21st. She also informed the committee that the utility is under investigation regarding the unauthorized construction of Well 3. Kayla then provided an update on the Safe Drinking Water Loan (SDWL). She reviewed the final project budget approved by the DNR and explained that the Board will consider a resolution at its August 10th meeting to approve the budget and the financial assistance agreement for the loan. Finally, Kayla provided an update on the CTH U project. Motion Guillemot, second Evenson to approve the Water committee report. Motion carried. WASTEWATER COMMISSION REPORT: Note: The Wastewater Treatment Plant is operated & staffed by the City of Wisconsin Rapids. One member of the Village of Biron Board of Trustees is an acting member of the Commission. Reviewed minutes from the June 10th meeting. Lumaye stated she saw a draft of the rate case study and it appeared to be in our favor. Motion Evenson, second Honkomp to add the minutes to our record and to approve the Wastewater Commission report. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: None. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Jon distributed copies of the 2026 bank loan summary and the TID increment report. He also reported that he expects to meet with Keith for their annual review within the next 4 to 6 weeks. ADJOURN: Motion Honkomp, second Biegel to adjourn at 7:55pm Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Approved by Biron Board of Trustees Samantha Daugherty, Clerk Signed: ________________________ Jon T. Evenson, President