Meeting Minutes

Regular meeting of the Village Board- October 5, 2020 The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by David Haupt. Present: Lingford, Marten, Schmutzer, Stoflet, Anderson, Marth, Curtin and Haupt. Absent: Yeske and Atty. Dietrich. Motion Stoflet/Marten to approve the minutes from 9-14-20 as listed. Carried. Referendums-Jamie Delikowski from Auburndale High School provided information on the school referendums. There will be two referendums on the 11/3/20 election. One is for $200,000 recurring basis for operations. The second is for $6.9 million for facilities improvements. The tax levy would increase $.36 per $1,000 if both were approved. Police officer report- Edgard Gonzalez was present. He shared the police report. He issued several parking violation warnings. He followed up on grass/weed issues and animal control issues. Gary and Cathy Carlson were present. Motion Anderson/Marten to authorize the reimbursement of a check valve for their basement. Reigel Plumbing installed this. They had a sewer backup. Carried. Connor Street- this will be on the next agenda. TIF #1 extension- this will be on the next agenda. Halloween hours- the hours will be from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on October 31st. Motion Stoflet/Schmutzer to hold Halloween hours. Carried. Capital 5-year plan- Lingford will contact MSA to see if they have an electronic version. This will be on the next agenda. Expenses- Motion Stoflet/Marten to approve the expenses as listed and added except Steen Construction $5,170.00. Carried. Financial report- Motion Anderson/Marten to approve the financial report as listed. Carried. Joint meeting with Village, Town of Auburndale and Joint Fire Department at 8:00 p.m. The village members remain the same. Town: Steve Seidl, John Bauer. Fire Dept: Todd Bores, Zac Weber. The budget was presented. Town: $41,418.00, Village: $27,612.00. Motion Stoflet/Marten to approve the budget. Carried. The fire department is in the process of updating their bylaws. There were 93 total calls, 51 EMS, 4 mutual aid, 5 fire, 15 car accidents, 6 good intent, 1 grass, 10 community service, and 1 carbon monoxide. The department shared information on replacing a tank. Brian Hafermann from Stainless Repair was present. The estimated cost is $387,380.00. This new truck is needed within 5 years. The current tank would be used as a backup truck. It would not be sold or traded. The new truck is a 2,000-gallon vehicle. The fire department is doing a fund raiser this Saturday, October 10th. It is a pig roast, at the fire station, drive-thru only. Officers: Chief- Todd Bores President- Andy Schneider Vice President- Dave Malinowski Treasurer- Michelle Quinlan EMS Director- Heather Ertl Secretary- Rachel Malinowski They had three retirements, 4 new members, currently 28 members. Motion Stoflet/Marten to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Carried. Lynn Lingford, clerk