2024 Meeting Minutes

1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Caucus Monday January 08, 2024 6:30 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED FEBRUARY 5, 2024 Call to order: By President Robert Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance: Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, C. Anderson, T. Firkus & D. Brown Public Present: N. Anderson, R. Kruzicki, S. Johnson, J. Niewiadomski, D. Mueller, R. Niewiadomski, G. Johnson, R. Mueller, J. Suehring, J. Omernik Appoint Caucus Official: R. Kurszewski Village President will lead the Caucus Selection of Tellers: R. Kurszewski asked for volunteers to serve as tellers to canvass votes as needed. N. Anderson & T. Wrycza volunteered to serve as Caucus tellers if necessary. Determine method of tie breaker: It was unanimous to cast vote by Secret Ballot, for the method of a tie breaker if needed. Nomination for Village Trustee/s: Caucus Official opened nominations for Village Trustee/s. The incumbents are: J. Malek was nominated by S. Johnson and seconded by R. Niewiadomski T. Firkus was nominated by N. Anderson and seconded by T. Wrycza R. Mueller was nominated by G. Johnson and seconded by D. Mueller C. Anderson was nominated by R. Kurszewski and seconded to N. Anderson G. Johnson was nominated by R. Niewiadomski and seconded by R. Mueller The President made two more calls for nominations. Motion: E. Hartvig /D. Brown to close nominations for Trustee. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 6:41 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/Andrson to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ T. Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall _______________________________________ T. Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Posted: February 06, 2024 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday January 08, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED FEBRUARY 5, 2024 Call to order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, C. Anderson, Absent D. Brown & T. Firkus Public Present: N. Anderson, J. Omernik, J. Suehring, R. Kruzicki NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Minutes: December 12, 2023 Motion: C. Anderson/ E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Emergency Management Guide Update: E. Hartvig & N. Anderson were present to share the progress they have made so far. Will need more time to complete. Motion: E. Hartvig/ C. Anderson to postpone until February 5th Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Christmas Lights: J. Suehring was here to discuss and show his commercial pre owned gently used Christmas light decorations. He had 2 displayed in the Village Hall for board and attendees to see. Board really liked the (2) examples he brought. Motion: E. Hartvig/ C. Anderson asked J. Suehring to put together a proposal with LED lights added to the decorations. There is different LED bulb quality that he could install on decorations for more cost & energy efficiency. Board requested he have the proposal before the Feb 5th 2024 Board meeting. Move February Village Board Meeting: Clerk requested the monthly meeting be moved up to February 5th due to unforeseen circumstances. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to approve the request to move the February 12th Regular Village Board meeting to February 5th 2024 @ 7pm. Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried. Maintenance Report: R. Kruzicki shared details on when Christmas decorations will be coming down. R. Kruzicki also stated he will be needing to order street paint for Spring time when he paints lines on Village streets. Clerk Treasurer Report: Clerk shared she received paperwork for an extended warranty on the Kohler sewer generator. Motion: C. Anderson/ E. Hartvig to postpone till February 5th 2024 Village board meeting. Board ROUTINE BUSINESS: Payment of Bills: Clerk presented the Village & Sewer bills as follows Motion: C. Anderson/ E. Hartvig to approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. *C. Anderson Motioned to Enter into CLOSED SESSSION pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (F) Wis. State Stats to discuss Personal Matters of a Public Employee. 2 Adjournment at 8:33 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ C. Anderson to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $915.40 Amherst Telephone $113.72 Complete Office $35.81 (Binders, desk top calendar, Sheet protectors) Dempsey Law Firm…………………. $ 37.00 (Emails with Attorney) Firkus Lumber $21.08 Fuelman $208.86 Gordy’s Service…………………………$ 1,722.40 (4 Back Dump Truck Tires) Gordy’s Service…………………………$ 75.90 (5-Gal Oil – Dump truck) Gordy’s Service………………………$1,025.11 (3 Batteries$158.99, tubes, 2xTires$236.99) Harter’s Disposal $3,326.55 Marks Machine Shop………………...$ 141.34 (snow plow parts) North Central Tech College………. $ 8,742.53 (January Settlement Property Taxes) MPIC………………………………………. $ 8,224.00 (2024 Municipal Property Insurance Premium) Portage County Highway Dept…. $ 919.30 (Black Top Cold mix/Carbide Shield) Portage County Treasurer…………. $1,426.52 (County Tax Collection Fee) Portage County Treasurer………. $ 33,978.44 (January Settlement Property Taxes) Rosholt Fire District $2,090.18 (Equipment Fund) Rosholt Fire District $1,589.35 (EMS Payment) 3 Rosholt School District……………. $ 61,990.98 (January Settlement Property Taxes) Service Motors Company…………$ 110.00 (580 Case Reman Water Pump) Schuster LLC……………………………. $ 523.25 (Sand/Salt 22.75 ton @ $23.00) Spectrum Insurance Group………$ 210.00 (Travelers Insurance) Annual Paid Jan 3 rd Spectrum Insurance Group………$ 5,828.00 Annual Renewal Spectrum Insurance Group………. $2,141.00 (Workers Comp Renewal Annual) Visa $118.67 (BP Fuel, Anti-Freeze) WI Municipal Clerk Association…$ 65.00 (Annual Membership Dues) WI Public Service $222.75 Sewer Bills This Month Alliant Energy $872.34 Amherst Telephone $124.86 Cellcom $34.46 Commercial Test Lab $640.30 Dec Testing Fees Visa $791.09(Postage, Electric Heater) WI Public Service………………………. $18.44 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday February 5 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED March 19th 2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, C. Anderson, Absent - D. Brown & T. Firkus Public Present: N. Anderson, R. Reser, T. Bushman, J. Omernik, J. Malek, G. Johnson, S. Johnson PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION: C. Anderson asked clerk about Property taxes that haven’t been paid in years. Does the County or the municipality lose the money that is due from Property Taxes. Clerk shared the County takes the debt on and still pays the municipality the funds owed on properties. Minutes: January 8th 2024 Motion: C. Anderson / E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Emergency Management Guide Update: E. Hartvig & N. Anderson shared they will be meeting with a member from Portage County Management on Wednesday 2-07-2024. They are looking to discuss the guide and information that is needed to finish the guide in its entirety. Motion: E. Hartvig / C. Anderson to Postpone this till the April board meeting. Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried • Christmas Lights Proposal: J. Suehring submitted to the board 2 Option proposal on the Christmas decorations he had displayed in Village Hall at the January Meeting. Motion: E. Hartvig / C. Anderson Board reviewed & discussed the proposal from J. Suehring & Option 2 would be the best option for the village. All new LED high quality lights will be added to the decorations. Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried NEW BUSINESS: • Candidate Ray Reser: Ray Reser was present to introduce himself to the board and residents present. He talked about why he is running for Portage County Supervisor District 25 and what he will bring to the table if he gets elected. • G. Johnson Property Fence Request: G. Johnson was present to request permission to put a zero-lot line fence up on his property. G. Johnson did talk with adjoining property line owners and he did get their permission in writing that they agree & approve of the zero-lot line fence. Motion: C. Anderson / E. Hartvig to approve of the fence and documentation to move forward with the fence. • Fire Inspection Reports: Board reviewed reports submitted by Rosholt Fire Dept. NO Discussion was had, NO Action was taken on agenda item. • Approve Operator’s (Bartender) Licenses: Clerk read applicants names aloud, No applicable records J. Omernik, G. Thrun Motion: E. Hartvig/ C. Anderson to approve of each applicant, Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion carried. 2 Maintenance Report: • Kohler Gen Set Extended Warranty Estimate: Board reviewed paperwork submitted by Total Energy systems for Kohler Generator. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to approve of the $914.00 ATS Model comprehensive warranty. Roll call vote, none opposed, motion carried. Motion: E. Hartvig/C. Anderson approve $1032 Warranty upgrade on the KG50. Roll call vote, none opposed, motion carried. • Clerk Treasurer Report: Move March 11th meeting till March 19th: President R. Kurszewski requested the March Village Board meeting be moved till March 19th. Motion: C. Anderson/ E. Hartvig approve R. Kurszewski request to move the March monthly meeting on Tuesday March 19th 2024 @ 7pm ROUTINE BUSINESS: Payment of Bills: Motion: C. Anderson / E. Hartvig to approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. *MOTION: C. Anderson / E. Hartvig to Approve Theresa Hartvig to fulfill all the duties of Clerk Treasurer Trisha Wrycza while she is out on medical leave. Adjournment at 8:30 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ C. Anderson to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 3-20-2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $975.82 Amherst Telephone $112.02 Compass Minerals………………………$2,207.04 Dempsey Law……………………………. $80.00 Firkus Lumber $147.44 Fuelman $377.22 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 International Bank of Amherst…. $10,511.73(Last Payment on Village Hall) 3 International Bank of Amherst…. $42,420.00 (Dam Payment) International Bank of Amherst……. $18,242.00 (New Back Hoe) Jeff Kropp……………………………………$ 144.44 John Mieska………………………………$ 200.00 Napa Auto Parts…………………………$400.87 North Central Technical College…. $10,776.78 (property Taxes) Pauls & Associates……………………. $ 720.00 Portage County Treasurer…………. $43,449.79 (property Taxes & Animal Control) Rosholt School District………………. $76,415.25 (property taxes) Visa $546.38 WI Public Service $241.86 Sewer Bills This Month Alliant Energy $867.44 Amherst Telephone $124.86 Car Quest…………………………………$ 265.96 Cellcom $35.47 Diggers Hotline $26.50 Firkus Lumber $114.23 Visa $369.25 WI Public Service………………………$15.65 1 Village of Rosholt Zoning & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday February 13, 2024 4:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED March 19, 2024 Call to order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, C. Anderson, D. Brown, K. Krogwold, J. Kumenius, D. Butts, R. Pliska, Public Present: T. Firkus, L. Schulist, T. Schulist • Request from LTTS LLC for zoning change: LTTS LLC was present to request for property zoning change from Agriculture to R-2 Single Family Residential for their 8.63-acre property. • Plans for Property from LTTS LLC: LTTS LLC shared thoughts on what they would like to do with the property and how they would like to move forward with their plans for this property. • Site Visit & Approve Zoning Change Request – Zoning & Planning Commission visited property, discussed the thoughts & plans for property. Motion: C. Anderson / D. Brown move to approve the request from LTTS LLC for property to change from Agriculture to R2 Single Family Residential. Zoning & Planning Commission will make the recommendation to the Village Board for approval. (6) Zoning Board Members approved of making this recommendation to the Village Board & (1) opposed the recommendation. Motion passed by the majority of a Roll Call Vote. Adjournment at 5:00 p.m. Motion: R. Kurszewski / C. Anderson to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 03-20-2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 0 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Tuesday March 19, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED April 8, 2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, C. Anderson, T. Firkus, Absent E. Hartvig & D. Brown Public Present: N. Anderson, R. Mueller, S. Johnson, G. Johnson, R. Kruzicki, M. Garski, G. Krogwold PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION: R. Mueller asked board about speed limit signs for cars, UTV & ATVs on Hanson Street. Residents have seen several cars, UTV & ATV’s speeding down Hanson Street. Hanson is a 25mph Street. Minutes: February 5th 2024 Motion: C. Anderson/ T. Firkus to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: February 13th 2024 Motion: C. Anderson/ R. Kurszewski to approve the minutes as read. With the exception to add the NAY Opposed vote to the Feb 13, 2024 minutes. All in favor, None Opposed, Motion carried. NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: • Buyer of Property 177 Main St: Hardware store was recently purchased by J. Sopa. Buyer was not present & NO Discussion nor NO Action was taken on this agenda item. • Dump Truck Discussion: Town of Winchester reached out to the Village of Rosholt to see if there was any interest in purchasing their plow dump truck. The Village board did purchase our current plow dump truck from the Town of Winchester years ago. Motion: C. Anderson/ T. Firkus to Table till Town of Winchester would reach out again with an opportunity to buy their Plow Dump Truck. • Road Project Discussion: American Asphalt reached out to ask when they could start grinding on Hanson. We applied for a USDA Grant through Central Wisconsin Electric Coop to help with the cost of the road project. Motion: T. Firkus/ C. Anderson stated we will discuss the road project & how to move forward at the April 8th Board Meeting. Clerk will get some answers from CWEC on further details of if the Village can borrow funds before getting funds approved by USDA. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion carried • Approve Poll Workers: Village of Rosholt Poll Workers N. Anderson, D. Colrud, E. Hartvig, I. Glodowski, M. Larson, S. Johnson, P. Landowski, J. Landowski, R. Soik, J. Kumenius Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Kurszewski to approve all Poll workers clerk stated. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion carried • Approve New Tabulator: The Village of Rosholt purchased a new Tabulator machine through Portage County in Spring of 2023. Motion: T. Firkus/ C. Anderson to approve of the use of the new DS200 Tabulator for use at Village of Rosholt Elections. • Approve New Express Vote Machines: Portage County purchased new Express Voting election machines for whole county. It goes by population on how many each municipality gets. Village of Rosholt did 2 receive (2) machines at NO cost. Motion: R. Kurszewski/ C. Anderson to approve of the (2) Express Voting machines to be used at Village of Rosholt Elections. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion carried. Maintenance Report: Village Maintenance received a price quote on all new lighting for within the Village Hall & Shop Hall. We would need 120 lights ordered at $9.60 each for a total of $1,152.00. Clerk Treasurer Report: • Rosholt Fire District By-Laws Meeting April 17th @ 6pm: Board members discussed date and time of By- Laws meeting with the Town of Sharon & Town of Alban at the Rosholt Fire Department. Motion: R. Kurszewski / T. Firkus to approve of the date & time proposed. R. Kurszewski, T. Firkus & clerk will be able to attend the meeting. • Village Year End Budget Report for 2023: Board reviewed Village 2023 Year End budget numbers clerk presented. The Village has $28,533.00 in total revenue overage for Board decision. Motion: T. Firkus/ C. Anderson to approve of the Village 2023 Year End Budget. After year-end budget review the board would like to make a $20,000.00 Principal Only Payment towards the backhoe to International Bank of Amherst. Apply $8,533.00 to the Equipment fund. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion carried. • Sewer Year End Budget Report for 2023: Board reviewed Sewer 2023 Year End budget numbers clerk presented. The Sewer has $10,540.39 in total revenue overage for Boad decision. Motion: T. Firkus/ C. Anderson to approve of the Sewer 2023 Year End Budget. After year-end budget review the board would like to deposit 10,540.39 into the General Savings. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion carried. Motion: C. Anderson/ T. Firkus to approve to Roll Sewer Cd’s over at Valley Community Credit Union and add the difference of about $60,600.00 from savings to CD/CDs for a total balance of $200,000.00. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: • Zoning Committee – LTTS LLC purchased parcel # 176-25-1021-07.07 the lot is zoned Agriculture; they have requested for the 8.63-acre lot to be re-zoned to R-2 Residential. D. Brown was absent from meeting but T. Firkus phoned D. Brown @ 8:07 pm on speaker phone to cast his vote on this agenda item. Motion: C. Anderson/D. Brown to approve Zoning Committee recommendation for approval to LTTS LLC in moving forward on the rezoning of parcel # 176-25-1021-07.07 to R-2 Residential. Clerk will send letters to adjoining land residents and post public hearing information in the Stevens Point Journal. Print dates March 25, 2024 & April 1st 2024. Public Hearing will be held before the April 8th 2024 regular board meeting at 6pm. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion carried. * T. Firkus did abstain from all voting on this agenda item* ROUTINE BUSINESS: • Payment of Bills: Clerk read bills aloud as follows. Motion: C. Anderson / R. Kurszewski to approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Adjournment at 8:30p.m. Motion: C. Anderson/ T. Firkus to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 3 Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $937.36 Amherst Telephone $112.12 Badgerland Windows…………………$1,223.80(Flag parts) Department of Workforce………. $50.00 Rosholt Fire District…………………. $2,090.18 (2nd Installment of Equipment Fund) Rosholt Fire District…………………. $1,589.35 (2nd Installment to EMS) Firkus Lumber $180.44(Stop Rust, tape, Electrical tape, shop towels, ECT) Fuelman $ - 128.41 (Double payment made in Feb) Gordy’s Service…………………………$ 826.90 (Hydro hose & Oil) Hallman Lindsay………………………. $643.34 (Street paint yellow & white) Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 LCK Trucking……………………………. $2,005.25 (Parts & Labor Dump Truck) Theresa Hartvig…………………………$ 441.00 (24.5 hours while Trisha was out) WI Public Service $243.27 Sewer Bills This Month Alliant Energy $880.09 Amherst Telephone $124.86 Cellcom $35.47 Commercial Test Lab………………. $ 403.00 (Feb Testing Fee’s) Firkus Lumber $54.90(Lithium batteries, screwdrivers, ECT) Team Lab………………………………. $ 575.00 (Super Bugs) Visa…………………………………………$ 116.40 (Postage) WI Rural Water Association……. $330.00 WI Public Service………………………$ 21.68 1 Village of Rosholt Zoning & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday April 1, 2024 1:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED April 8, 2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, C. Anderson, R. Pliska, J. Kumenius Public Present: A. Gawlik, T. Wrycza • Discuss & Review Construction Plan with Resident: A. Gawlik was present to share his construction plans for a new garage on 151 Washington St. Resident shared all details pertaining to the garage construction. The resident will meet the Zoning Ordinance requirements to move forward with the build. • View Site & Approve Zoning & Construction Permit for Garage @ 151 Washington St: Zoning & Planning Commission Board members did a site visit to residents’ property to view where new garage will be built. Motion: R. Pliska / C. Anderson to approve of the Zoning & Construction permit to be issued to resident to move forward with the garage to be built on property @ 151 Washington St. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried Adjournment at 1:25 p.m. Motion: R. Pliska/ C. Anderson to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 04/09/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday April 8, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED 5-13-2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, C. Anderson, D. Brown, and T. Firkus Public Present: N. Anderson, J. Malek, L. Schulist, T. Schulist, C. Martin, K. Johnson, S. Johnson, G. Johnson, J. Omernik, C. Malek, R. Kruzicki NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Minutes: March 19, 2024 Motion: C. Anderson/ E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: April 1, 2024 Motion: D. Brown/ E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Emergency Management Guide Update – E. Hartvig shared they continue to work on this guide and have contacted other villages/municipalities for further information. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to postpone till May 13th regular village meeting. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: • LTTS LLC Zoning Change Request- Board discussed & reviewed again the zoning change request from LTTS LLC on changing Parcel #176-25-1021-07-.07 from Agriculture to R2 Residential. Motion: R. Kurszewski/ D. Brown to approve of the zoning change request from LTTS LLC for Parcel # 176-25-1021- 07.07 to change from Agriculture to R2 Residential. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. *T. Firkus abstained from voting on this agenda item. • Approve Point of Beginning CSM- 10062 White Pine Road East, Rosholt, WI which is in the Town of Alban. The property falls within the Village’s extra-territorial limits, which means the Village will need to approve the CSM per Portage County Requirements. Motion: T. Firkus/ C. Anderson to approve of the Certified Survey Map drawn up & submitted by Point of Beginning. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. • Review of Land disturbance Permit Example: T. Glodowski from 4H Fair Market Animal Committee has created a document combining the Village of Rosholt’s building construction permit with additional information on application to issue it as Land Disturbance Permit. Motion: D. Brown/ T. Firkus to postpone till clerk verifies from DNR if we need to adopt an ordinance or adopt the permit to move forward on project. Motion: E. Hartvig/ D. Brown to have clerk verify from DNR if this Land Disturbance Permit Application by T. Glodowski is sufficient enough to move project forward. Motion: E. Hartvig/ D. Brown to approve The Village of Rosholt will not charge the 4H Committee for the Building Land Disturbance Permit. 2 • Fire Dept Request for Fire Numbers: Rosholt Fire District has stated they at times are finding addresses on residences properties are too small of numbers on houses to read or no actual numbers are on the houses. They are asking everyone within the Fire District to make sure your house numbers are visible, readable and in plain sight in case of an emergency. 4 1/2-inch house numbers are the standard recommendation on the lettering for a property. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to approve of R. Kurszewski to ride around and check the properties within the village to see if they have house numbers visible, attached on house & possible size of numbers. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. • Discuss 2nd Street getting Surveyed: Board discussed 2nd street getting surveyed before upcoming road project. Just for the possibility of widening street & to know exactly where the front yards of property lines lie. Motion: D. Brown / E. Hartvig to approve of 2nd Street being surveyed by Point of Beginning before road project starts. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. • Road Project Discussion: Board discussed what CWEC shared they received from USDA on the village moving forward with the road project. USDA stated the village could move forward with a loan from a financial to finance the project while we wait to hear Grant approval from USDA & CWEC. Motion: C. Anderson / E. Hartvig to approve of the Village taking a loan out to fund the local road project while we wait to hear from USDA & CWEC on the Grant money the Village applied for at zero percent interest. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. • Resolution to Amend Village Year End 2023: Board did NOT DISCUSS & NO ACTION was taken on this agenda item. Maintenance Report: *Board asked village maintenance to call and get seal coating price quotes for Main Street, maintenance will have numbers at May meeting. *Board discussed with maintenance the purchase of light bulbs for the Village Hall & shop hall to be purchased, maintenance will have numbers on light bulbs costs and recycling cost of old lights at May meeting. Rebate numbers will also be available. CLERK - TREASURER REPORT: • April 16th Oaths of Office/Organizational Committee Meeting set time- Board discussed with new members what time would work for everyone. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to hold special Oaths of Office/ Organizational Meeting at 6pm. • By Laws Meeting April 17th 6pm @ Rosholt Fire Dept • Board of Review Meeting April 23rd 4:30 – 6:30 pm COMMITTEE REPORTS: • C. Martin stated Fair Board Association would like to be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda to share their 2023 Fair Report. ROUTINE BUSINESS: • Payment of Bills: Motion: R. Kurszewski/ D. Brown to approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 8:20p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ D. Brown to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 5-14-2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 3 Village Bills This Month Accounting Workshop……………. $ 1077.50 (Village Year End & Form C filing) Alliant Energy $949.86 Amherst Telephone $112.75 Firkus Lumber $362.53(rags, Electrical tape, stop rust, grease, chains) Fuelman $409.09 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 H & H Lighting…………$ 420.91 (4 Street lights – Will be Reimbursed from Focus on Energy) Lazer Utility………………………………. $ 60.00 (March Locates) League of Wisconsin Municipalities…. $ 105.00 (3 Handbooks for Muni Officials) Local IQ……………………………………$35.80 (Zoning Publication/Public Hearing AD) Local IQ……………………………………. $80.38 (Board of Review Publication in St Pt Journal) Pauls & Associates……………………$ 1,680.00 (2nd Installment of 4) Polonia Café……………………………. $ 83.85 (Election Meals with $10 Tip - Paid 4-02) Riesterer Schnell………………………$ 350.36 (Lawn Mower Wheels, Filters, Elgin Filters) Visa $5.52 (Absentee Ballot Postage) WI Public Service $151.61 Sewer Bills This Month Accounting Workshop……………. $ 1077.50 (Sewer Year End & Form C filing) Alliant Energy $917.37 Amherst Telephone $124.26 Cellcom $35.47 Commercial Test Lab $438.80 (March Testing) Firkus Lumber……………………………$1,077.86 (Batteries, screwdrivers, Well tools\Parts) Health Reimbursement……………. $ 1,750.00 (1st Quarter – Rich Pd 3-29-24) Health Reimbursement……………. $1,375.00 (1st Quarter – Trisha Pd 3-29-24) Visa $46.55 (Postage) WI Public Service……………………. $ 19.09 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday April 8, 2024 6:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED May 13, 2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, C. Anderson, D. Brown, and T. Firkus Public Present: N. Anderson, R. Mueller, K. Johnson, J. Hitsman, S. Rivay, C. Rivay, L. Kielblock, J. Omernik, S. Johnson, G. Johnson, J. Malek, C. Malek, M. Kaminski, C. Martin, D. Kaczor, L. Kurszewski, T. Bushman, L. Schulist, T. Schulist, K. Zdroik, NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Open Public Hearing for Zoning Change Request for Parcel # 176-25-1021-07.07 from Agriculture to R-2 Single Family Residential: Adjacent land owners and village residents were present to discuss the request by LTTS LLC for zoning change on parcel # 176-25-1021-07.07 from Agriculture to R2 Residential. Residents asked questions to LTTS LLC on a variety of things pertaining to Lot sizes, Streets, Sidewalks, Electricity, Sewer, ECT. Local Business owner and Rosholt School Representative were present to discuss what this project would do for our community & our municipality as a whole. Adjournment at 6:50 p.m. Motion: D. Brown / E. Hartvig to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 5/14/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Special Organizational Board Meeting Tuesday April 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED May 13, 2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, J. Malek, R. Mueller, Public Present: G. Johnson NO PUBLIC REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION • Administer Oaths of Office: Clerk T. Wrycza administered the official Oaths of Office to Joseph Malek & Robert Mueller for Village of Rosholt Trustee. G. Johnson was present and stated he was resigning from his elected position of Village of Rosholt Trustee. G. Johnson did submit to clerk a letter of resignation stating his name, date and reason for resignation. Clerk will file proper paperwork with his resignation. • Assign Committee Members: Board members discussed with the vacancy of (1) Village Trustee they felt it would be best to wait till after the May 13th board meeting to review Village of Rosholt Committee’s. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to postpone assigning of Committee Members. Adjournment at 6:15 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 5-14-24 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village of Rosholt Minutes Board of Review Tuesday April 23, 2024 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) Approved May 13, 2024 Call Board of Review to order. By Robert Kurszewski Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Wrycza and T. Pauls Confirmation of appropriate Board of Review and Open Meetings notices . YES Select a Chairperson for Board of Review Motion: Kurszewski/ Wrycza to appoint E. Hartvig as chairperson of the Board of Review. Hartvig abstained, all others in favor, motion carried. Select a Board of Review Vice-Chairperson Motion: R. Kurszewski/ E. Hartvig to appoint T. Wrycza as vice-chairperson of the Board of Review. Wrycza abstained, all others in favor, motion carried. Verify that a member has met the mandatory training requirements. Clerk stated that E. Hartvig & herself T. Wrycza is a certified member of this Board of Review. Verify that the Village has an ordinance for the confidentiality of income and expense information provided to the assessor under state law (sec 70.47(7)(af) Clerk Stated the Village does have a confidentiality ordinance. Review of new laws. Clerk explained the new law requires annual Board of Review training. Adoption of policy regarding the procedure for sworn telephone testimony and sworn written testimony. Not applicable, no cases. Adoption of policy regarding the procedure for waiver of Board of Review hearing requests. Adopted on a case-by-case basis Filing and summary of Annual Assessment Report by Assessor’s Office. Assessor verified estimates were submitted. Receipt of the Assessment Roll by clerk from the Assessor. Received by the assessor prior to Open Book/ Board of Review. Receive the Assessment roll and sworn statement from the clerk. Received at the Board of Review. Review the Assessment Roll and Perform Statutory Duties: Examine the roll Correct description or calculation errors Add omitted property, and Eliminate double assessed property Discussion/Action-Certify all corrections of error under state law (Wis. Stats. §70.43) No errors found Discussion/Action-Verify with the assessor that open book changes are included in the assessment roll. Assessor verified that no changes were made during the open book. Waivers of the required 48-hour notice of intent to file an objection when there is good cause Not applicable as there were no cases. Requests for Board of Review hearing waiver to allow the property owner an appeal directly to circuit court Requests to testify by telephone or submit sworn written statement Subpoena requests, and Act on any other legally allowed/required Board of Review matters Review Notice of Intent to File Objection None Proceed to hear objections, if any and if property notice/waivers given unless scheduled for another date None Consider/act on scheduling additional Board of Review Date(s). None Adjourn 6:32 PM Motion to adjourn: R. Kurszewski / T. Wrycza All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Trisha Wrycza, Village of Rosholt Clerk-Treasurer Posted on: 5/14/2024 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday May 13, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED June 10, 2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: N. Anderson, C. Anderson, C. Martin, F. Skyles, S. Johnson, K. Johnson, J. Omernik, J. Lautenbach, J. Lowell, Portage County Deputy, R. Kruzicki, Scotts Construction representative, Fahner Asphalt representative PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION: C. Martin Stated: • Would like the Village Board to Re Establish Roberts' Rules of Order for all Village Board Meetings. • Questioned if “Open Meeting Laws” were in violation with a walking quorum happening before this present (May 13, 2024) Regular Village Board Meeting. • Would like the Hey Y'all information sheets that are sent to the Village Trustee’s made public. • Public Meeting Notifications nobody is receiving them he stated. Village Board meetings should be posted and published more in advance. • J. Lowell stated: He state there are trees on village property that lean on to his property & house. Would like the village to trim or cut down trees that are causing damage to house. Minutes: April 8th 2024 Zoning Public Hearing Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: April 8th 2024 Regular Board Meeting Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to approve the minutes as read. All in Favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: April 16th 2024 Organizational Meeting Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to approve the minutes as read. All in Favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: April 17th 2024 By Laws Meeting Motion: R. Mueller / E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in Favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: April 23rd 2024 Board of Review Meeting Motion: R. Kurszewski / E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in Favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Emergency Management Guide Update: E. Hartvig shared she is still working on it, N. Anderson stated she would help during times E. Hartvig couldn’t work on it. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to postpone till the July 8 Board meeting. 2 NEW BUSINESS: • Board to Appoint Village Trustee: R. Kurszewski Motioned to Appoint T. Firkus/ 2nd by R. Mueller E. Hartvig Motioned to Appoint C. Anderson J. Malek Motioned to Appoint J. Omernik *With no other 2nd (seconds), the Village Board Members did a roll call vote on T. Firkus, R. Kurszewski, R. Mueller, E. Hartvig voted YEA & J. Malek voted NAY. With a 3-1 vote, Majority rules. • Oaths of Office administered to newly Appointed Trustee: Clerk asked T. Firkus if he accepts the Appointment by the Village of Rosholt Board. T. Firkus stated he accepts the Appointment by the Village of Rosholt Board. Clerk read aloud the Official Oaths of Office to T. Firkus. After Oaths of Office were read aloud to T. Firkus, he took a seat at head table with Village of Rosholt Board Members. • Review Seal Coating Bids from Scotts & Fahner: Both contractors were present to give their bids on several streets within the Village for Crack Fill & seal coating. Bids didn’t mirror each other on the streets that were supposed to be bid on. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to approve of FA2 Seal Coating material. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to have both Contractors submit new bids to the Board with the bids for these following streets. N Main, S Main and possible State St. Roll Call vote, all in favor, None Opposed, Motion carried. *S. Johnson was present and stated she just wanted it on record why her husband G. Johnson resigned from the Village of Rosholt Trustee position. He had taken a new out of town job which would leave him not able to attend monthly evening meetings. • Waste Water Dumping Haulers: Board discussed the wastewater treatment plant and the haulers that are dumping at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Motion: E. Hartvig / T. Firkus to postpone till the July 8th 2024 village board meeting. Rich will share baseline numbers he is seeing at the sewer plant ponds to see if haulers can continue dumping at the Waste water treatment plant. • Fair Association 2023 Year End Report: Fair Association did not present the year end report. NO Action or Discussion was had on this agenda item. C. Martin presented the board a certified architectural design for an updated new building to accommodate bands, food, people, events and so much more. • American Legion Park Equipment: It has been brought to the board’s attention on the quality & safety of equipment that is there. Village Maintenance removed the metal slide recently. Motion: T. Firkus / R. Kurszewski to postpone till the July 8th Village Board meeting. E. Hartvig will be looking into grants that the Lions Club offers for updating parks and playground equipment. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. • USDA Grant/ Road Project Update: Clerk applied for a government loan of $200,000.00 through Central Wisconsin Electric Co funded by USDA last June/July 2023. We heard that our application was picked to receive those funds this quarter to be used towards our local road project. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to postpone till the June 10, 2024 Meeting since no word on funds coming through yet. Road Project can start anytime though since we are already approved for the Grant and project. • Sewer 2023 Year End Funds into a Financial Institution CD: Clerk & Village President were looking at other financial intuitions that offer higher CD percentage rates upon deposit. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to deposit funds into the Financial Institution that is offering the best rate upon deposit. Maintenance Report: • Village Hall/ Shop Light Bulbs Quote w/Rebate: Maintenance did receive price quotes for all new lighting in the village board room and shop hall. Clerk’s office was updated a couple years back with LED bulbs. Price is $9.60 a bulb with 128 bulbs needed for a total of $1,228.80. Focus on Energy will reimburse us $224.00 towards the new lights. It is a $1(Dollar) a bulb to recycle the old ones. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to purchase the lights at the lowest price available. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. 3 Clerk Treasurer Report: Clerk shared the upcoming Fire District by Laws Meeting date of June 18th 2024 @ 6pm at the Rosholt Fire Dept. NO COMMITTEE REPORT: ROUTINE BUSINESS: Notice of meetings and educational opportunities: • May 20, 2024 7pm – 9pm Towns Association Meeting in Town of Linwood • Set Organizational Committee Members meeting date and time – Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to hold meeting Tuesday May 21, 2024 @ 6pm Payment of Bills: Motion: E. Hartvig / J. Malek to approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 9:20 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 6/11/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $884.24 Amherst Telephone $112.40 Complete Office $14.45 (office staples, blue paper) Evett Hartvig……………………………$158.25 (2023/2024 Board of Review Training Tools) Firkus Lumber $67.03 Fuelman $356.90 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 Josh Suehring…………………………...$ 2,360.00 (Christmas lights Decorations) Lazer Utilities………………………………$15.00 (April Locates) Portage County Clerk…………………. $ 8.43 (April 2nd printed Ballots) Portage County Treasurer…………$ 372.00 (12/23 – 04/01/2024 Dog License Fee’s) 4 Superior Chemical……………………$923.77 (Knock out, power foam, Freight: 77.19) Team Lab…………………………………$ 271.50 (Yellow Street Paint- $49.50 Freight) Visa $387.24 (stamps, cable ties, Mul) WI Public Service $62.18 Sewer Bills This Month Advanced Microbial Solutions…. $2,500.00 (Setup Fee for Sewer Plant Project) Alliant Energy $859.02 Amherst Telephone $124.26 Cellcom $35.32 Commercial Test Lab $201.50 (April Testing Fee’s) Firkus Lumber…………………………. $ 1204.89 (Sewer Well parts, tools) Visa $ 511.25 (Postage, camper plug and cord) WI Public Service………………………$17.83 1 Village of Rosholt Special Organizational Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 21, 2024 6:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED June 10, 2024 Call to order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, J. Malek, R. Mueller and T. Firkus Public Present: NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Assign Committee Members: 1. Streets & Sidewalks: Chair-T. Firkus, R. Kurszewski, R. Mueller Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to assign & accept these members to this Committee. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried 2. Buildings/Parks & Grounds: Chair-T. Firkus, T. Richter, J. Malek Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to assign & accept these members to this Committee. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried 3. Public Health & Safety: Chair- E. Hartvig, J. Kumenius, J. Malek Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to assign & accept these members to this Committee. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried 4. Sewer: Chair- R. Kurszewski, T. Firkus, J. Malek Motion: T. Firkus / R. Mueller to assign & accept these members to this Committee. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried 5. License Review: J. Kumenius & R. Mueller Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to assign & accept these members to this Committee Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried 6. Weed Commissioner: E. Hartvig Motion: T. Firkus / J. Malek to assign & accept these members to this Committee Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried 7. Assign Zoning Plan Commission Members: R. Kurszewski, J. Malek, R. Mueller, R. Pliska, J. Kumenius, D. Butts Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to accept & assign these members to Zoning Plan Commission. Mail notice of appointment to K. Krogwold for acceptance. Adjournment at 7:05 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 6/11/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday June 10, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED July 8th 2024 Call to order: By Evett Hartvig *Appoint a Trustee to run Meeting: Roll Call Vote by J. Malek, T. Firkus, R. Mueller to appoint E. Hartvig to run the Regular Village Board Meeting Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: E. Hartvig, J. Malek, R. Mueller, T. Firkus, Absent: R. Kurszewski Public Present: N. Anderson, ABATE Committee Members PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • N. Anderson stated that Public Health & Safety Committee need to do a street inspection on Pioneer Street due to tires in water and next to running water. • ABATE committee members present to share they are not hosting Rosholt Bike Fest this year due to several unforeseen circumstances. They would like the board and village to know that they will be back next year. Minutes: May 13, 2024 Motion: R. Mueller / J. Malek to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: May 21, 2024 Motion: T. Firkus / R. Mueller to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: • Rosholt Business Association Membership: NO Action or Discussion was had on this agenda item since NO representative was present. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to postpone till a representative is available to be present for the Rosholt Village Board. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Road Closure Request for Motor Cycle Bike Fest: NO Action or Discussion was had on this agenda item since NO representative or paperwork was received for this request. Motion: T. Firkus /R. Mueller to Postpone till proper paperwork is filed with clerk. • Animal Control Agreement Contract: Portage County sent over a new 5 Year Animal Control Agreement starting Jan 1st 2024 – Dec 31st 2029 for the board to review. Board did discuss and review agreement. Motion: T. Firkus / J. Malek to approve the 5-year Animal Control Agreement that was presented by Portage County. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried • Fair Association Labor Day Parade Road Closure Request: Fair Association submitted a request for road closure for the Labor Day weekend parade. The parade will be 8/31/2024 @ noon. Road will be shut down by 11:45a.m. Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller to approve the request by Fair Association to close road to hold the Labor Day Parade. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried • Approve Rosholt Community Fireworks Permit: J. Omernik has filed with the clerk, the proper paperwork on behalf of the Rosholt Community Fireworks Committee to host the 27th Annual Rosholt 2 Community Fireworks show up at the Rosholt Fair Park on July 6th at dusk. Rain date of July 7th if need be. Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller to approve of the request by Rosholt Community Fireworks to hold the 27th annual Rosholt Fireworks show July 6th at Dusk up at the Rosholt Fair Park. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried • Donation to Rosholt Community Fireworks Committee: Rosholt Community Fireworks Committee did submit a written request asking the village for a donation towards the 27th Annual Fireworks show. Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller to approve of a $1,000.00 donation to the Rosholt Community Fireworks Committee towards Rosholt 4th of July Fireworks Display. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried • In Lieu of Taxes–Pilot Payments: Portage County Housing Authority reached out to ask if the village is interested in renewing another 5-year contract with them on the properties such as Rustic Manor & Eastview Apartments. The agreement was last reviewed in 2019. Motion: T. Firkus / J. Malek to increase the In lieu of Taxes from $2100.00 a year to $2520.00 a year. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried • Discuss Tree’s at 157 Mason St: Resident was present at May 13th board meeting to share he has 2 tree’s that are causing damage and a nuisance. He requested the village cut down the tree’s or trim them up. R. Mueller stated he knew someone to come give an estimate to cut down the trees. Board did review the bid from Sky Tree Care LLC. Motion: T. Firkus/J. Malek stated we should receive at least another 2 bids on this tree removal project. Other 2 bids should be presented at the July 8th Board meeting where a decision will be made on those 2 trees. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried • DNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Report: Maintenance & clerk worked together to file this annual report on the DNR’s website. This report you have to enter in electricity used, financial questions, repairs and maintenance done at sewer plant or within the village limits on pipes. Motion: T. Firkus/R. Mueller to approve of the report submitted to DNR with a grade on the annual report of an A by the DNR. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried • Approve Operator Bartender License’s: E. Hartvig read all applicants aloud, no applicable records on any of the applicants were found. Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller to approve of the applicants as follows, N. Vivirito, J. Hurd, J. Fox, A. Klish, K. Low, A. Burclaw, J. Kautz, C. Wierzba, K. Ferg, L. Miller, K. Johnson, M. Stalter, L. Kurszewski, J. Richter, H. Skibba, C. Mielke, J. Delie, K. Johnson, A. Lyshik, D. Morgan, S. Wiza, K. Meronk, B. Richter, L. Richter, A. Buckles, R. Kurszewski, S. Grill, J. Windorski, J. Koeppler, V. Behn, M. Richardson, C. Doede, R. Karch, B. Walczak, J. Dominick, T. Siegmeirer, L. Kumenius, D. Mueller, J. Rutta, C. Niewiadomski, H. Kurszewski, S. Russell, E. Wilcox-Pauke, J. Omernik • Approve Cigarette Licenses: E. Hartvig read all applicants aloud Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller to approve Cigarette Tobacco license applications for The Store #79, Dollar General, Rosholt Gas N Go Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried • Approve Alcohol License’s: • E. Hartvig read each individual alcohol renewal applicant names aloud, their application for renewal was published in the Stevens Point Journal for 3 consecutive days on June 3rd ,4th, 5th 2024. Motion: T. Firkus/R. Mueller to Approve as follows *Motion to approve Class B Beer/Class B Liquor Applicants: Dollar Bills, Bull Pen, MCZ’s Brew Pub, Rosholt Fair Association, American Legion Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried *Motion to approve Class A Beer/Class A Liquor Applicants: Dollar General, Schierl Sales Corp, Rosholt Gas N Go Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried *Motion to approve Class A Liquor Applicant: Rustic Raven’s Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried 3 *Motion to approve Class B Beer-6 Months Application: Rosholt Youth Activities Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried Maintenance Report: NO Clerk Treasurer Report: COMMITTEE REPORTS: T. Firkus shared details on the road project happening right now. Long time drainage issues that needed to be addressed before paving will begin. Project will cost more than proposed due to addressing drainage issues. An estimated timeline on project was given by project manager K. Napiwocki. ROUTINE BUSINESS: 1) By Laws Meeting June 18, 2024, 6pm @ Rosholt Fire Dept Payment of Bills: Clerk read bills aloud as follows Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller to approve the payment of bills as read. Issue WPS, Point of Beginning payment when bills arrive. Issue a check donation to Rosholt Community Fireworks Committee in the amount of $1000.00. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 8:32 p.m. Motion: J. Malek/R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 7/09/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $895.10 Amherst Telephone $113.00 EO Johnson…………………………. $ 560.00 (Annual Printer Contract) Firkus Lumber $142.72 (electrical tape, sprayer, ratchet) Fuelman $359.02 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 Heartland Environmental………$554.02 (Safety Sign & Stand) Safety Grant did Reimburse $500 Lazer Utility……………………………$ 30.00 (May Locates) Local IQ…………………………………$ 115.95 (Alcohol Publication in St Pt Paper) 4 N. C Regional Planning Commission $1,250.00 (Final Payment on Comp Plan) Portage County Treasurer……… $1,453.89 (5yr Interest Free – 1st Tabulator payment) Superior Chemical……………………$ 299.60 (Veg Kill for Parks) Visa $20.81 (Postage) Walkush Construction………………$12,923.00 (Big Red Barn) Property Insurance did Reimburse WI Public Service $41.51 WI Towns Association……………. $ 40.00 (Annual Dues) Sewer Bills This Month Advanced Microbial Solutions…. $10,000.00 Alliant Energy $849.41 Amherst Telephone $466.70 (Phone & Internet) Cellcom $35.18 Commercial Test Lab $ 403.00 (May Testing Fee’s) (Paid 6-19-24) Diggers Hotline………………………$ 24.00 (May Locates) Firkus Lumber…………………………$ 37.84 MARC………………………………………$528.00 Visa $676.68 (couplings, valve pipes, router) WI Dept of Natural Resources…. $165.00 (Annual Environmental Fee for Sewer Plant) WI Public Service………………………. $21.63 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday July 8th 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED August 12, 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, J. Malek, R. Mueller, Absent T. Firkus Public Present: N. Anderson, H. Leiser, D. Oksuita, K. Johnson, Budsberg Septic, R. Weinert, T. Bushman PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION: *T. Bushman wanted to share he was at the Rosholt Dump to dispose of a number of tree limbs/brush and other materials to clean up his properties within the Village. Shared he was at dump in early morning hours, gate was latched with lock but not secured closed. *N. Anderson shared how the Rosholt Community Fireworks Committee did a wonderful job hosting the July 6th Fireworks show. Had more people present for Fireworks display this year, all positive commenting on the display that was put on. Minutes: June 10, 2024 Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Sewer Plant Waste Water Haulers: Board asked Johnson Septic & Budsberg Septic how many gallons they bring at a time and how many times a day. What they are unloading into the Sewer ponds roughly. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to postpone till a representative from Advanced Microbial Solutions can come and share information on what would be best to maintain Rosholt Sewer plant ponds for future years. Board requested M. Naker to be present at the August 12th board meeting. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Emergency Management Guide Update: B. Weinert was present from Portage County Emergency Management for questions on the emergency management guide. N. Anderson & E. Hartvig are working on this emergency guide for within our community to have in case of a natural disaster. B. Weinert shared the next step after Emergency Management Guide is finished is to create a Hazard Mitigation Plan for our community. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski is to continue to work on the Emergency management guide, B. Weinert will assist any way possible. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to work on Hazard Mitigation plan after attending July 16th Town of Alban meeting to get full details on this plan and how to move forward completing this plan. A special meeting may be set up by Village Board and Portage County Emergency Management to have Fire Dept Chief, EMS, School Representative so everyone can discuss a plan in case of a natural disaster. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. 2 • American Legion Park Equipment: Park Equipment at American Legion Hall is in need of some new and updated park equipment. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to postpone till the September 2024 board meeting. E. Hartvig will reach out to the Wisconsin Lions Committee in seeking out any grants or any donations that would be available for this potential project to move forward. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: • Rosholt Area Business Association Membership Presentation: H. Leiser & D. Oksuita were present on behave of the Rosholt Area Business Association to provide details on what this committee does and for our community. They have monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at different businesses each month within our county. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to approve of the Village of Rosholt on becoming members of the Rosholt Area Business Association for $100.00 annually each year. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Rosholt Area Business Association Request for Road Closure: Business association is looking to close main street for vendors of arts and crafts, have a farmers market and much more on Monday evenings. Or the possibility of Saturday mornings in parking lot between Dollar bills and McZ’s brew pub as well. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to postpone till August board meeting, when possibly more details will be known and shared on where exactly this could be held. • Road Work up at Fair Park: Fair Park Association did receive bids on the road getting redone for up at the Fair Park. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to Postpone till next meeting if clerk receives the bids C. Martin did receive on the road repairs at the Fair Park Hill. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Tree Removal Quote at 157 Mason St: At the June 2024 Village Board meeting we did receive a quote from Sky Tree Care LLC for the removal of the 2 trees in question. Board felt we should receive other quotes for this possible project. Maintenance did receive another quote from Zblewski Brothers for the tree work, removal and grinding of stump. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to approve of Zblewski brothers quote on the tree removal if they can price lock this quote till after the 1st of year. Maintenance will reach out to see if they will price lock quote given, and get it in writing. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Comprehensive Plan Adoption Process: The Village is in the final draft process of updating our Comprehensive plan through North Central Regional Planning Commission. We have not updated our plan for over 10 years. Planning Commission would like our plan to be updated at least every 10 years. Planning Commission did send over an Adoption Process Procedure to move forward on adopting this plan. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to Postpone till the August 12th 2024 Village Board meeting or if we could set up a meeting with D. Lawerance from Planning commission to come and share what all this means, the details on this update and how to move forward in the adoption process. Clerk will reach out the D. Lawerance to see if he could come to next meeting or if another day and time work better for him to discuss and advise us on the adoption process. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Discuss Local Road Project: Clerk shared she received a new estimated price from the estimator from American Asphalt. Clerk shared the Interest rate we would receive from International Bank of Amherst for the loan. Clerk shared project finishing details on what they have left to finish and time frame they said they would have project finished. NO Motion or Action was taken on this agenda item, only details clerk shared to inform board. 3 • Approve Operator’s (Bartender) Licenses: E. Hartvig read all applicants aloud, no applicable records on any of the applicants were found. Motion: Roll Call Vote to approve of the applicants as follows, C. Schulz, D. Matysik, S. Kawlewski, S. Kezeske, K. Preusser. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Approve Alcohol Operator License: E. Hartvig read aloud alcohol renewal applicant name aloud, their application for renewal was published in the Stevens Point Journal for 3 consecutive days on June 26th, 27th, 28th 2024. *Motion to approve Class B Beer/Class B Liquor Applicant: BJ’s Brick Pit House LLC Roll Call Vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried • Maintenance Report: Maintenance stated he should raise manhole covers on W Forest since more traffic will be on W Forest St. Maintenance will be ordering new LED lights for within the Village Hall. • Clerk Treasurer Report: Clerk shared that Sand Co Environmental will be opening full time at there new office in Rosholt starting Aug 1st. They are all the way down at 262 W Forest St. NO COMMITTEE REPORTS: ROUTINE BUSINESS: 1. By-Laws with Lawyer @ RFD Tuesday July 23rd @ 6pm Payment of Bills: Motion: R. Kurszewski/ E. Hartvig to approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 8:56 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 8/19/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 4 Village Bills This Month Advanced Auto Parts…………. $ 268.36 (Hydo Hose, Hydro Fluid, Fuel Line-Elgin) Alliant Energy $900.37 Amherst Telephone $113.25 Badger Heating & Air………………. $870.90 (Blower Motor/Capacitor) Sent bill to Library Dempsey Law Firm…………………. $ 840.00 (USDA Certification Letter of Approval) Firkus Lumber $ 66.87 Fuelman $223.45 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 Health Reimbursement …$3,125.00 (2nd Quarter) (T-$1375.00/R-$1750.00) Main Street Checks…………………. $ 159.77 (Auto deduct) Pauls & Associates……………………. $ 1,920.00 (3rd Installment) Portage County Gazette……………$28.17 (Alcohol Publication-BJ’s) Paid 7/16/24 Portage County Highway…………. $ 1,015.91 (4/23/24 Brushing) Rich Kruzicki………………………………$ 32.57 (Gas Reimbursement) Rosholt Fire District $2,090.18 (3rd Installment Equipment Fund) Rosholt Fire District…………………$ 1,589.35 (3rd Installment EMS Payment) Service Motors…………………………$261.10 (Fuel Filters/Engine Filters) PAID 6/18 Visa $1,296.28 (Annual Website, Fuel, Plants) WI Public Service $29.59 Sewer Bills This Month Advanced Microbial Solutions…. $10,000.00 Alliant Energy $ 1004.01 Amherst Telephone $295.78 Cellcom $35.18 Commercial Test Lab…………$ 370.80 Diggers Hotline……………………$12.60 (June Locates) Firkus Lumber………………………$ 69.38 Visa $512.53 (Postage, Duckweed) WI Public Service…………………………. $19.04 1 Village of Rosholt By Law’s Meeting Minutes with Town of Sharon & Town of Alban July 23rd @ 6:00 p.m. @ Rosholt Fire Dept APPROVED Aug 12, 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, R. Mueller, P. Rekowski, R. Oksuita, J. Check, M. Schuster, T. Glodowski, B. Gibbs, C. Gagas, G. Michelkamp, P. Filtz, L. Turonie NO Public Request for Consideration Discussion/Possible Action on the Rosholt Fire District By-Laws- The 3 municipalities & Fire District Attorney was present for this meeting to review and go through the By-Laws agreement. R. Oksuita stated we should start at the beginning again and review & discuss the notes from attorney and ask any questions if need be. R. Oksuita read aloud the by laws agreement in entirety. The 3 municipalities are happy with the updates made and felt it was time to turn it over to the attorney to finish the by-laws agreement with all the notes and updates that were made to complete the by-laws agreement by the 3 municipalities. Motion: J. Check/ R. Oksuita to approve of the updates and changes made to by laws agreement. To turn over the by laws agreement to the Fire District Attorney. Have the 3 municipalities boards recommend approval of the agreement at their upcoming meetings. Adjournment at 7:10 p.m. Motion: R. Oksuita/ R. Kurszewski to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 8/19/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Special Board Meeting Minutes Monday July 29, 2024 6:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED August 12, 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: L. Przybylski NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • L. Przybylski from International Bank of Amherst presented our Borrowing Options on a 5 or 7-year loan for the Local Road Project with all the details pertaining to each loan term agreement. • Discuss & Approve Options for Borrowing: Board did discuss and review the borrowing options L. Przybylski presented them. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to approve of the 5-year loan agreement that L. Przybylski presented to the Village. We need to borrow the full amount for the local road project till the check is presented to us from the USDA zero percent grant the clerk applied for from Central Wisconsin Electric Co-Op. • Signed Resolution to borrow funds: NO Action taken on this agenda item, Village President and Clerk signed all documents towards borrowing of funds for local road project. Adjournment at 7:30 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ T. Firkus to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 8/19/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Special Board Meeting Minutes Thursday August 01, 2024 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED August 12, 2024 Call to Order: by President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: None NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Discuss & Approve of Used Fire Truck Purchase: Board reviewed documents clerk provided from Rosholt Fire Dept with all details, specs and pictures provided on the Fire Rescue Truck for purchase. T. Firkus answered any questions that he could on this truck. Rosholt Fire Dept District Board approved of the Fire Dept to purchase the truck if the person Fire Rescue Truck inspection looks just like pictures shown by Texas Vol Fire Dept. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to approve of clerk moving money out of the Capitol Improvements Savings account to the Village Checking account. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to approve Rosholt Fire Dept in the purchase of the used Fire Rescue Truck from Texas for the amount of $47,000.00. To pay our village portion to the Rosholt Fire District by Equalized Assessed Value in the amount of $2,883.00 Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried Adjournment at 6:15 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 8/19/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday August 12, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) Approved September 12th 2024 Call to Order: By Evett Hartvig Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller – Absent R. Kurszewski Public Present: N. Anderson, K. Johnson, M. Naker, J. Budsberg, F. Skyles, C. Martin PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION: • Resident commented to board members about property on Mason Street with tall weeds, tall grass and vehicles standing in yard. Resident wanted to know if the board would be doing something about this property issue. • F. Skyles shared all the details and happenings pertaining to Vibin in the Pines Aug 15, 2024 thru Aug 18th 2024. She also extended an invitation to the board to come see all the things happening up at the Fair Park for the weekend. • C. Martin shared lots of details and happenings pertaining to the Bluegrass in the Pines Aug 22nd thru Aug 25th, which they also extended an invitation to board members for this event. *C. Martin shared the Fair Association did receive 3 different quotes on re doing the road on Fair Park hill. He shared those quotes with the board members and clerk as well. Minutes: July 8th 2024 Motion: R. Mueller / J. Malek to approve the minutes as read. Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: July 23rd 2024 – By Laws Motion: R. Mueller / T. Firkus to approve the minutes as read. Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: July 29th 2024 - Special Motion: T. Firkus / R. Mueller to approve the minutes as read. Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: July 30th 2024 – Emergency Fire Meeting Motion: T. Firkus / J. Malek to approve the minutes as read. Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: August 1st 2024 – Special Motion: R. Mueller / J. Malek to approve the minutes as read. Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • M. Naker from Advanced Microbial Solution Update: M. Naker presented and discussed what they have been doing and seeing the last 3 months at the Sewer Plant Ponds. The process they are using to clear the sludge build up is working and reversing the issues they were seeing since late last fall. They will be pulling the trailer administering the super bugs into the ponds out late next week. M. Naker talked about the waste water dumping and how its effecting the ponds overall life span. Board asked what we can do to keep ponds cleaner and keep sludge down to extend the ponds life span even longer. 2 M. Naker shared what he sees at other sewer plants that would benefit the waste water haulers and the village sewer plant ponds. • Waste Water Haulers: Board talked with waste water haulers and asked how many times a day or week they use the sewer plant ponds for dumping. Several other questions were asked by the board to the Wastewater Haulers. Talked about other sewer plants they dump at and things we could use to keep ours cleaner and help with the sludge build up. Motion: R. Mueller / J. Malek to approve the waste water haulers to continue hauling at this time with the exceptions to creating a screen they will use to separate plastic’s from entering the ponds. Maintenance will be doing more sludge monitoring and working with the haulers on a mobile screen they can use when they come to dump. Maintenance should have an example of a screen or more information at the September 9th Board meeting. Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: • Recommendation to approve By - laws Agreement with Rosholt Fire Dept: The 3 municipalities have been working with each other to update the current by laws agreement we all share with Rosholt Fire Dept. We have had several meetings and discussions and felt it was a great time to bring in the Fire District Attorney to draw up the agreement we all agreed on. Lots of questions were answered and clarified. The Board read and reviewed the document and feel it is ready to be adopted at the next Fire District monthly meeting. Motion: E. Hartvig/ T. Firkus to approve of the Bylaws agreement as presented by the Rosholt Fire District Attorney. Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Approve Operator’s (Bartender) Licenses: E. Hartvig read applicant’s aloud, no applicable records. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to approve of applicant M. Domask Roll Call vote, All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Maintenance Report: Maintenance talked about the drain/flooding issues on Main Street N by Retzke’s property. Maintenance stated he will be repairing the basin to catch draining water better. A new barrel and grate will need to be installed soon. Clerk Treasurer Report: • Town/Village Clerk Training 9/16- Clerk requested she attend clerk treasurer training in Stevens Point on Sept 16th 2024 for a full day of training. The class is being offered by Wisconsin Towns Association. Motion: T. Firkus/ J. Malek to approve of clerk attending class on Sept 16th 2024 for a full day of training in Stevens Point. Class costs $70 to attend in person. • USDA Grant: Central Wisconsin Electric Coop shared that there is possibility that we will be able to close the Zero percent interest loan in Early September 2024 for the USDA Grant we applied for, for the local road project. COMMITTEE REPORTS: • T. Firkus asked for board members thoughts on creating an equipment committee for the Village & Sewer. ROUTINE BUSINESS: 1. Comprehensive Plan Special Meeting – Dennis Lawerance from NCRPC Aug 15th 2024 @ 5pm 2. Payment of Bills: Clerk read bills aloud as follows Motion: E. Hartvig / J. Malek to approve the payment of bills as read with the exception for more clarification on invoice from MacQueen - check # 16254 in the amount of $1,115.78. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 8:45 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. 3 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 9/17/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Advanced Auto Parts………………$ 86.71 (Flag Pole, Fuel Treatment, belts) Alliant Energy $927.90 Amherst Telephone $113.45 Election Systems………………………$ 122.63 (Annual maintenance Fees) Firkus Lumber $ 387.79 (bolts, stop rust, paint, boards, padlock, brushes) Fuelman $132.49 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 H & H Industries………………………$ 638.45 (Village Hall Lights) H & H Industries………………………. $185.00 (LED Bulbs Street lights) MacQueen………………………………$ 1,115.78 (Street Sweeper Servicing) Portage County Treasurer………$ 1,059.75 (2024 Recycling Fee per capita) Riesterer Schnell……………………$ 199.40 (John Deere/60D Mower Deck) Rosholt Fire District $60.00 (Lawyer Fee’s Bylaws) Paid 7/16/24 Rosholt Fire District……………$ 1,276.11 (2% Fire Dues) Paid 7/23/24 Visa $399.55 (Paper Towel, bottled water, Gas, Reinders) WI Public Service $32.02 Sewer Bills This Month Advanced Microbial Solutions…$ 10,000 (3rd Month) Alliant Energy $1,000.60 Amherst Telephone $296.52 Cellcom $35.25 Commercial Test Lab $403.00 Diggers Hotline…………………………$ 52.90 Firkus Lumber…………………………. $ 71.13 (Chain, slip hook, Bee Killer) Riverview Construction…………...$ 1,013.50 (man hole cover – W Forest St) 4 Visa $532.34 (Postage, Distilled Water, Jaymar) WI Public Service………………………$20.14 WRWA………………………………………$85.00 (Water/Wastewater Training Expo) 1 Special Meeting Minutes of the Village of Rosholt Board & Zoning & Planning Commission Thursday August 15, 2024 5:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED September 12th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller – Absent E. Hartvig Public Present: D. Lawerance, J. Kumenius, R. Pliska, D. Butts NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Dennis Lawerance from North Central Regional Planning Commission was present to discuss our Comprehensive Plan update & answer questions. Dennis did a summarized version of our soft updated comprehensive plan with details pertaining to different sections within the plan that were made more modernized. • Recommendation by Zoning Plan Commission for Village Board to approve of the 2024 Village of Rosholt Comprehensive Plan update: NO Action was taken on this agenda item, just discussion was had by Village Board and Zoning Plan Commission on next steps in the adoption process of the Comprehensive plan update. • Village Board to discuss & review recommendation from Zoning Plan Commission: NO Action was taken on this agenda item at this time, Zoning & Planning Commission to review proposed Comprehensive Plan draft. Public Meeting will be scheduled & posted 30 days in advance when recommendation from Zoning Plan Commission to adopt is made. It will be discussed at the next village board meeting September 12th 2024. Adjournment at 6:17p.m. Motion: T. Firkus / R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 9/17/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Thursday September 12, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED October 14th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: N. Anderson, S. Johnson, R. Pliska, J. Kumenius, R. Kruzicki, NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Minutes: August 12th 2024 Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: August 15th 2024 Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Emergency Management Guide Update: E. Hartvig & N. Anderson are working together still compiling information. Motion: E. Hartvig / T. Firkus to Postpone till the October Regular Village Board meeting, Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. • American Legion Park Equipment Update: E. Hartvig is looking into grants from the Wisconsin Lions Foundation for assistance on updating the park equipment at the American Legion Hall. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to Postpone till the October Village Board Meeting. E. Hartvig will be attending the American Legion Hall board meeting to discuss this further. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. Tree Removal Quote Update (157 Mason St): We received a quote from Zblewski Brothers Tree Service in July 2024 for the work of removing (2) trees on village right away. The board did approve of the quote they gave on the removal and cleanup of the (2) trees. The board requested if they could cut the trees and still honor the quote given and have it in writing. Zblewski Brothers agreed to not invoice till January of 2025. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to Approve Zblewski Brothers to remove and clean up (2) trees at 157 Mason St. Possibility of removal yet this fall and being invoiced for the removal and clean up in January of 2025. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: • Recommendation from Planning & Zoning to Adopt Comprehensive Plan: Zoning & Planning Commission does NOT recommend to adopt this Comprehensive plan. A special meeting will be scheduled with D. Lawerance from North Central Regional Planning Commission in moving forward. NO Action or discussion was had on this agenda item. • Discuss & Approve Recommendation to Adopt Comprehensive Plan: NO discussion was had on this agenda item. Motion: E. Hartvig/ T. Firkus to Postpone till we can hold a special meeting with D. Lawerance to discuss and review the draft comprehensive plan. Clerk will set up this meeting with Dennis Lawerance. 2 • Discuss Local Road Project & Payment: Board reviewed the submitted invoices clerk received from American Asphalt. They discussed the project entirety and some of the issues the residents are seeing or having since the completion of the local road project. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to Approve of clerk paying American Asphalt $200,000.00 and clerk setting up a Final Streets Inspection. Streets committee members & a board member will attend this final inspection. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. • Village Street Patching Quote: Village Maintenance reached out to Fahner asphalt in receiving a quote on several village streets that need patches. Board did discuss and review the quote. • Motion: T. Firkus / R. Mueller to accept the quote submitted by Fahner Asphalt, 3 patches the board did request are on N State St, River Dr & by Dentist office driveway. Additional streets will be inspected as well for possible patching. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. • Approve Poll Worker: Kristine Kostuch a registered party affiliate would like to train and learn to be a poll worker within the Village of Rosholt. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to approve of Kristine Kostuch to work for the Village of Rosholt as a poll worker. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. • Set Trick or Treating Day & Time: Board discussed previous dates and times of Trick or Treating in Rosholt. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to Approve to hold Rosholt Trick or Treating on Sunday October 27th 2024 from 5-7pm. Clerk will reach out to Rosholt Fire Chief in asking for assistance during Trick or Treating hours. • Village Website Proposal discussion: Clerk presented the board with a proposal from WEBS BY WAGNER, LLC. Clerk shared her frustrations with using the current website (Town Web) and the issues she has been having with posting and publishing on it. Town of Sharon & Town of Alban also use Webs by Wagner for their web design. Motion: R. Kurszewski/ E. Hartvig to Approve of the proposal from WEBS by Wagner LLC. Clerk will reach out to Town Web for guidance on discontinuing service and reach out to WEBS by Wagner LLC to start the creation of a new website. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. • Creating a Village & Sewer Equipment Committee: Board discussed creating a Village Equipment committee and what this committee and members would be responsible for. The Village Equipment Committee will be made up of 3 Board members and 1 resident along with Village Maintenance. This committee will meet 2 times in a year or if a special meeting is needed. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to Approve of creating a Village Equipment Committee, NO Sewer Equipment committee will be created. Sewer Committee members will also be the Sewer Equipment Committee. Village Equipment Committee members are R. Kurszewski, T. Firkus, R. Mueller, Ron Pliska & R. Kruzicki. They will hold their 1st meeting October 14th 2024 at 6pm at the Village Hall. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. • Approve Sand Co Environmental Business Sewer rate: Sand Co Environmental contacted the clerk about discontinuing their Vacant Business Sewer rate as of Aug 1st 2024. They are open and fully operational. Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller to Approve of the clerk adjusting from Vacant Business sewer rate to Business sewer rate. Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. MAINTENANCE REPORT: R. Kruzicki stated he has not yet checked out Iola’s Sewer Plant to come up with a screen for the waste water haulers. Hoping to get there soon. CLERK TREASURER REPORT: • USDA Grant Closing with CWEC 9/10/2024 NO COMMITTEE REPORTS ROUTINE BUSINESS: 1. Towns Association Meeting Sept 23rd @ 7pm in the Village of Junction City 3 2.Payment of Bills: Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to Approve the payment of bills as clerk read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. CLOSED SESSION: Motion E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to enter CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (c) Wis. Stats, to conduct an annual performance evaluation of ALL Public Employees and establish all employee wages for the 2025 budget. *Closed session did not go to open session for adjournment the governing body is aware they may not reconvene in open session within 12 hours of completing a closed session. Sec 19.85 (2) Adjournment _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 10/16/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $ 971.11 Amherst Telephone $113.05 Car Quest Auto Parts…………$ 72.72 (Fuel Supplement/ Fuel Lines Elgin) Central Wisconsin Electric Coop... $1,000.00 (Letter of Credit Closing Cost Fee) Paid 9/10/2024 Flag Center…………………………$ 1,373.69 (8in Winch w/Lock & Key) Freight $43.69 Firkus Lumber $ 159.47 (Paint Brushes, drywall knife, wire brush, putty knife,) Fuelman $ 244.42 Harter’s Disposal $ 3,392.88 Lazer Utility………………………. $ 15.00 (Aug Locates) Rosholt Fire District $ 333.84 (1/3 Attorney by Laws Meeting Fee) Visa $ 372.36 WI Public Service $29.98 Sewer Bills This Month Alliant Energy $975.07 Amherst Telephone $ 296.52 Cellcom $ 35.43 Diggers Hotline…………………. $ 56.70 (Aug locates) Firkus Lumber……………………. $ 110.76 (plywood, cable ties, bug spray, screws) Heartland Environmental……$ 825.00 (Airator Pump) Visa $ 218.23 (Postage, tape measure, mouse killer, Sewer Plant materials) WI DNR………………………………$ 350.86 (Treatment Facility Plant) Mailed 8/27 WI Public Service………………$ 18.32 1 Village of Rosholt Zoning & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday September 12, 2024 6:30 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED October 14th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, J. Malek, R. Mueller, J. Kumenius, R. Pliska, ABSENT- D. Butts, K. Krogwold Public Present: None NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION NEW BUSINESS: • Review/Discuss Updated Comprehensive Plan: Zoning Plan Commission members discussed & reviewed certain chapters within the Updated Comprehensive plan. NO Action was taken on this agenda item. • Recommend to Village Board to Approve the 2024 Village of Rosholt Comprehensive Plan Update: Motion: R. Pliska / R. Mueller to Disapprove of the recommendation to adopt at this time. Zoning & Planning Commission discussed with so many outstanding questions they would like D. Lawerance to come again so questions can be answered and discussed. The changes they would like to see within the Comprehensive plan in order to move forward towards the adoption process. A special meeting will need to be scheduled with Dennis Lawerance. Adjournment at 7:00 p.m. Motion: R. Kurszewski/ J. Malek to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 10/16/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Streets & Sidewalk Committee Meeting Minutes Friday September 20, 2024 3:00 p.m. @ (American Legion Hall,) APPROVED October 14, 2024 • Call to order, Roll Call, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller, Clerk, Absent R. Kurszewski • Discuss Local Road Project with American Asphalt member Jared Lea & Do Final Inspection of Roads: Discussed the road project as a whole and then did a walk-through of First Street, parts of Hanson St & Depot St. Checked Culverts, Ditches & water runoff drain pipes. • Thresherman Request for road closure for Rippin Thru Rosholt: September 28th 2024 Thresherman are hosting their Annual Rippin thru Rosholt. They are requesting for Road closure of Main Street for most of the day. Motion: J. Malek / B. Mueller to approve of the request by Rosholt Thresherman to close Main Street down to hold the Rippin thru Rosholt on September 28th 2024. Adjournment at 4:17 p.m. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 10/16/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Special Board Meeting Monday September 30th 2024 5:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED October 14th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: R. Kruzicki & Clerk NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Discuss & Review American Asphalts Quote on Black Topping by Main Lift Sewer Station: Board did discuss and review proposal by American Asphalt. The Main Sewer Lift Station is located by the American Legion Hall. American Legion is having American Asphalt redo their entire driveway. • Approve American Asphalts Quote on Black Topping by Main Lift Sewer Station: After board discussed & reviewed the plans submitted by American Asphalt they agreed to accept the proposal of black topping by the Main Lift Sewer Station. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to accept and approve the written proposal submitted by American Asphalt in Black Topping by the Main Lift Sewer Station and taking the funds out of the Sewer Savings to fund the project. The bid came in at $14,295.00. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. Adjournment at 5:32 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 10/16/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday October 14, 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED November 11th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: N. Anderson, R. Pliska, P. Landowski, S. Johnson, C. Martin, NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Minutes: September 12th 20024 – Zoning Motion: R. Kurszewski/ E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: September 12th 2024 – Regular Village Board Meeting Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: September 20th 2024 – Streets Committee Meeting Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Kurszewski to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: September 30th 2024 – Special Village Board Meeting Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • C. Martin Fair Park Street Proposal Discussion: C. Martin was present to share his proposals that he received from 3 different Companies on redoing the road on Fair Park Hill. Motion: R. Mueller / E. Hartvig for board to discuss further at our Village Board Finance Committee meeting to see if the funds will be available to assist with this project in 2025. • C. Martin discussion on new Fair Park Building: C. Martin talked about the plans for a new building where the current beer/cheese curd stand is. C. Martin had plans drawn up showing the new building venue and all the amenities this building will have to offer. C. Martin approached the Village Board asking them for their approval on him promoting this new building and also accepting donations towards this new building. Motion: R. Mueller/ E. Hartvig to approve of C. Martin promoting the process of building a new Pavilion and accepting donations made to fund this project. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. • Emergency Management Guide Update: E. Hartvig & N. Anderson are working together still compiling information. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to Postpone till the November Regular Village Board meeting, Roll Call Vote, All in favor, None Opposed, motion carried. • American Legion Park Equipment Update: E. Hartvig is looking into grants from the Lions Club International Foundation for assistance on updating the park equipment at the American Legion Hall. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to Postpone till the November Board meeting. • Comprehensive Plan Update: The Village did a soft update to our Comprehensive plan with North Central Regional Planning Commission. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to hold a special Board 2 meeting on October 30th 2024 at 6pm with Planning & Zoning to review the draft Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. Clerical errors or things we would like to see changed/updated will be discussed and reviewed at that time. We will reach out to NCRPC to assist, if need be, via phone or email. • Discuss Local Road Project & Payment: Clerk received Final monthly statement from American Asphalt with remaining outstanding balance due for local road project. Motion: E. Hartvig / T. Firkus to approve of clerk going to International Bank of Amherst and borrow the funds to make the final payment to American Asphalt in the amount of $69,364.88. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: • Phyllis Landowski Driveway: P. Landowski was present to share that her culvert and driveway need some attention before winter. Alliant Energy has been doing electrical work in our area and buried some new lines near ditch and driveway of Victoria Lane. The culvert is buried/plugged and the driveway has soil erosion happening with it narrowing the driveway. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to approve of Village Maintenance to clean culvert and add dirt to widen driveway on Victoria Lane. • Approve 1st Responders 2025 Budget: Board member’s reviewed and discussed First Responders 2025 proposed budget. Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Kurszewski to approve of the Rosholt Area First Responders 2025 Proposed Budget. Roll Call vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried • Approve Fire District’s 2025 Budget: Board member’s reviewed and discussed Rosholt Fire Districts 2025 Proposed Budget. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to approve of the Rosholt Fire Districts 2025 Proposed Budget. Roll Call vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried, T. Firkus abstained from voting on this agenda item. • Discuss Burn Site Hours: Board talked about and discussed burn sites days and hours of operation. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to add this to the February 2025 Agenda to set new days and hours for the burn site. More to come on this topic. • Snow Stakes on New Roads: Streets Committee & Board members think it would be a good idea for Maintenance to stake out the shoulders of the new roads for the winter months with snow plowing coming up. Motion: E. Hartvig/ T. Firkus to Approve of Village maintenance in staking out shoulders of new streets where he deems necessary. • CWEC Payments: The Village received their first invoice from Central Wisconsin Electric Coop for the interest free loan towards to local Road Project. Clerk would like to know which account the funds will come from to pay the next 3 months. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to Approve to take funds out of Highways & Streets sub category Paving, Crack fill, Seal coating to make the monthly payments to Central Wisconsin Electric Coop. Roll Call vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried, • Discuss Main Street Road Quote: Board discussed the quote given from Fahrner on seal coating Main Street. NO Action was taken on this agenda item at this time. • Approve Webs by Wagner Payment: Board approved for the clerk to get new website since our current one has raised their pricing. Motion: R. Kurszewski/ R. Mueller to Approve of the clerk submitting payment to Webs by Wagner for the start up to develop the new website out of the clerk treasurer supplies sub category. Roll Call vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried • Approve Operator’s (Bartender) Licenses: E. Hartvig read applicant name aloud, no applicable records on the applicant were found. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to Approve of B. Lettau Roll Call vote, None Opposed, Motion Carried MAINTENANCE REPORT: Board requested Maintenance get a quote for next year to get the stump ground down on First St. 3 CLERK TREASURER REPORT: • Set Finance Committee Date & Time for Village & Sewer 2025 Proposed Budget: Board discussed dates and times with the clerk. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to Approve of October 28th 2024 at 6pm in the Village Hall. COMMITTEE REPORTS: • Equipment Committee Report: Equipment Committee met on Oct 14th at 6pm and started to go through the Village Hall shop. Committee would like to get together again Nov 11th at 6pm. ROUTINE BUSINESS: 1. Trick or Treating Oct 27th 5pm – 7pm 2. Payment of Bills: Clerk read aloud the bills as follows Motion: R. Kurszewski/ J. Malek to Approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 9:06 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ T. Firkus to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 11/14/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $910.14 Amherst Telephone $118.17 CWEC $1,741.67 Complete Office $ 30.49 (Election Printer Labels) Dempsey Law ……………………$ 200.00 (USDA Grant Paper work Certification) Firkus Lumber $48.09 (screws, cable ties, bungee cords, plywood) Fuelman $121.10 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 Lazer Utility………………………$ 15.00 (Sept Locates) Portage County Treasurer……$ 174.00 (County’s Portion of Dog Licenses) Paid 10/3 Rosholt Fire District $ 2,090.18 (Equipment Fund) Rosholt Fire District………………$ 1,589.35 (EMS Payment) Summit Fire Protection…………$ 361.50 (Fire Extinguisher Annual Check) Superior Chemical…………………$ 515.13 (Tuf Gel & Knock Out-Freight $42.97) Visa $109.53 (Annual Avast Computer Software, Election Postage) WI Public Service $ 29.02 Sewer Bills This Month Alliant Energy $743.48 Amherst Telephone $297.16 Cellcom $35.43 Commercial Test Lab $201.50 (Sept Testing Fees) Paid 10/08 Diggers Hotline……………………$ 21.00 4 Firkus Lumber…………………………$17.73 (silicone gaskets, screws) Summit Fire Protection……………$ 50.50 (Fire Extinguisher Annual Check) Visa $126.83 (Postage) WI Public Service……………………. $17.89 1 Village of Rosholt Equipment Committee Meeting Minutes Monday October 14, 2024 6:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED November 11, 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, T. Firkus, R. Mueller, R. Pliska, R. Kruzicki Public Present: None NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Discuss & Review Village Inventory: Equipment Committee members went back in the Village shop to start compiling an updated list of all things we have in the village shop. Motion: R. Kurszewski / T. Firkus to have another Equipment meeting in November where Equipment Committee members will go through more items and make decisions on if we should keep or dispose of certain items. Adjournment at 6:42 p.m. Motion: R. Kurszewski/ R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 11/14/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Special Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Monday October 28th 2024 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) PROPOSED DRAFT TO BE APPROVED November 11th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: R. Kruzicki, Clerk NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Review & Approve 2025 Proposed Village Budget: Clerk presented the 2024 proposed year end & proposed 2025 Village Budget. Finance Committee reviewed Village 2024- year end budget and proposed 2025 Village budget. Finance Committee accepted clerks 2025 proposed Village Budget. Motion: T. Firkus/R. Kurszewski to Approve to move $11,206.03 into the subcategory Highways-Streets, Paving & Sealcoating. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to Approve of this amendment to the 2025 Proposed Village Budget. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Review & Approve 2025 Proposed Sewer Budget: Clerk presented the 2024 proposed year end & proposed 2025 Sewer Budget. Finance Committee reviewed Sewer Proposed year end budget and proposed Sewer 2025 budget. Finance Committee accepted clerks 2025 proposed Sewer budget. Motion: T. Firkus/E. Hartvig to Approve to move $11,116.27 into the subcategory Sewer Equipment Fund. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to Approve of this amendment to the 2025 Proposed Sewer Budget. Roll Call Vote, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Adjournment at 6:28 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 11/12/2024 _______________________________________ 2 Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Special Village Board & Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday October 30, 2024 6:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED November 11th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, J. Malek, R. Mueller Absent T. Firkus Public Present: Clerk & J. Kumenius, Absent D. Butts, R. Pliska, K. Krogwold NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Review & Discuss Comprehensive Plan Draft Copy: Village Board members and Planning & Zoning reviewed the draft document in its entirety from front to back. E. Hartvig took notes on the changes that needed to be made. Clerk will send the revisions over to D. Lawerance from North Central Regional Planning Commission to be implemented into the Final Updated Comprehensive Plan. Adjournment at 6:56 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 11/14/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday November 11th 2024 7:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED December 9th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: N. Anderson, S. Johnson, K. Johnson, Hitsman NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION Minutes: October 14, 2024 – Equipment Committee Minutes Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: October 14, 2024 – Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: October 28, 2024 – Finance Committee Minutes Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: October 30, 2024 – Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Motion: E. Hartvig / J. Malek to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Emergency Management Guide Update: E. Hartvig & N. Anderson are still continuously working on obtaining information to finish this. Motion: T. Firkus / R. Mueller to Postpone till the Dec 9th 2024 Village Board Meeting. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • American Legion Park Equipment Update: E. Hartvig is continuously working on this through The Lions Club International Foundation. With the hurricane season being so devastating, grants for communities not in these disaster areas are not as prominent. Possibility for applying to receive any grant through this organization will not be discussed until the new year 2025. Motion: T. Firkus / R. Mueller to Postpone till the Jan 2025 Village Board Meeting. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: • Annual Review of Lease Agreements 1) Thresherman: Board discussed and reviewed the current 2024 Lease agreement. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to Approve to renew lease agreement for 1 year. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. 2) Fair Association: Board discussed and reviewed the current 2024 Lease agreement. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to Approve to renew lease agreement for 1 year. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. 3) Youth Activities: Board discussed and reviewed the current 2024 Lease agreement. Motion: T. Firkus / R. Kurszewski to Approve to renew lease agreement for 1 year. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. 2 • Approve Certified Survey Map from Point of Beginning for LTTS LLC: LTTS LLC owns 4 vacant parcels on/ off of Second Street that they recently had surveyed. These 4 lots are now surveyed and were made into 2 larger lots. Motion: R. Kurszewski / J. Malek to Approve of the Certified Survey Map presented by Point of Beginning showing the 2 new parcels. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried, *T. Firkus abstained from voting on this agenda item. • Review Action pertaining to Anticipated 2024 Village Year End Budget: Clerk presented the 2025 Proposed Budget on 10/28/2024. Board made motions to move funds that can not be moved till after the new year since the year end actual final balances are undetermined yet at this time. Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Kurszewski motion to acknowledges that their motions made on 10/28/2024 are irrelevant because actual final year end balances are undetermined yet. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried • Review Action pertaining to Anticipated 2024 Sewer Year End Budget: Clerk presented the 2025 Sewer Proposed Budget on 10/28/2024. Board made motions to move funds that cannot be moved till after the new year since the year end actual final balances are undetermined yet at this time. Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Mueller motion to acknowledges that their motions made on 10/28/2024 are irrelevant because actual final year end balances are undetermined yet. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried • Set Date for Public Budget Hearing: Board discussed dates and times to hold the Public 2025 Budget hearing. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to hold the Public Budget Meeting Dec 9th 2024 at 6:30 p.m. before the Regular Dec 9th 2024 Village board meeting. • Accept Property Insurance Proposal for 2025: Clerk shared she has a good estimate towards the 2025 Property Insurance but doesn’t have the exact number yet. Motion: T. Firkus / J. Malek to put this agenda item on the Dec 9th 2024 so clerk can present the exact number she received from MPIC. • Approve Assessor Contract for 2025: Clerk presented the assessors 2025 contract price of $4,875.00. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to Approve of the Assessors 2025 Contract Price of $4,875.00 All in favor, none opposed, motion carried Maintenance Report: • Maintenance will be flushing Sewer lines before winter • Main Lift Station by American Legion did get Black Topped by American Asphalt • Need to move Snowmobile Trail away from Swamp so new black top will not be ripped up. NO Clerk Treasurer Report: COMMITTEE REPORTS: • Equipment Committee Report: After going through the village hall shop and inventory of the tools, maintenance is in need of an electric Sawzall. The village dump/ plow truck is in need of a new salt/sander. Will discuss more at the Dec 9th board meeting. ROUTINE BUSINESS: Payment of Bills: Clerk read the Village & Sewer Bills aloud as follows Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to Approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 8:20 p.m. Motion: E. Hartvig/ T. Firkus to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. 3 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 12/10/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $867.46 Amherst Telephone $ 113.12 CWEC $1741.67 Fahner Asphalt………………………$ 5,010.00 (Village Road Patching) Firkus Lumber $65.21 Fuelman $121.14 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 Lazer Utility……………………………$ 15.00 (October Locates) MARC……………………………………$200.04 (Red Grease) Portage County Treasurer………$ 53.00 (Well Bacteria/Nitrate Testing @Library) WI Dept of Revenue………………$ 10.71 (2024 Assessment of Manufacturing) Visa …………. $ 1188.77 (Basin Storm Drain, Fuel, Stamps,) WI Public Service $48.52 Sewer Bills This Month Alliant Energy $708.74 Amherst Telephone $ 297.16 Cellcom $35.50 Commercial Test Lab …………. $ 841.80 (October Testing Fee’s) Diggers Hotline……………………$ 48.30 Firkus Lumber……………………. $ 148.24 MARC…………………………………. $ 300.75 (Photo Blue 05) Visa $ 372.39 (Lift Station Heater, light clamps, postage) WI Public Service……………………. $ 17.57 1 Village of Rosholt Equipment Committee Meeting Monday November 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED December 9th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, T. Firkus, R. Mueller, R. Kruzicki, Absent- R. Pliska Public Present: None NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Discuss & Review Village Inventory: Committee members are working on updating our current Village shop hall tool list. Inventory in the shop hall has also been completed, maintenance is need of an electric Sawzall. They also had maintenance create a pile and work on cleaning up the shop hall of broken & outdated non-working equipment. Board members went through his pile and approved of all things to get rid of. Adjournment at 6:50 p.m. Motion: R. Kurszewski/ R. Mueller to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 12/10/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Special Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 3rd 2024 5:00 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED December 9th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: L. Turonie, T. Wrycza NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Approve 2024 Levy Limit Collectible in 2025: Clerk presented the board with the 2024 Levy limit dollar amount for collection in 2025. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to Approve of the 2024 Village Levy limit dollar amount of $189,408.00 for collection in 2025. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried • Approve of the 2024 Mill Rate: Clerk presented the board with the 2024 Mill rate, T. Firkus requested to see the 2023 Mill rate sheet for comparison. Board discussed and reviewed paperwork clerk shared. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to Approve of the 2024 Mill Rate the clerk presented. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried • Village Attorney L. Turonie present to Discuss & Review the Following: 1) How to Enforce Residential Property Clean up’s: Village Attorney discussed our Village options, shared ordinances that could help us and the process in how to go about getting the property cleaned up. NO Action was taken on this agenda item. 2) Questions on Input of Sewer Lines on Second Street: Village Attorney discussed our options on this topic and will need to review our ordinances, possibly create a new ordinance and possibly create an Agreement with the developer on any parcels that are going to be developed. NO Action was taken on this agenda item. 3) Discuss New Construction Residential Sewer Hook up fee’s: Village Attorney discussed after reviewing some old documentation, it would be in our best interest to reassess the dollar amount for the Sewer hookup. His recommendation was to update our current sewer user hookup fees, create an ordinance or create a legal agreement with the parcel owner on the New Construction hook up fee. NO Action was taken on this agenda item at this time. 4) Discuss Creating a Developers Agreement: Village Attorney recommended a Developers Agreement if the board wants to have certain requirements for the development and from the developer. To ensure that the agreement is carried out and executed by the developer the way the agreement is written from start to finish. NO Action was taken on this agenda item at this time. 5) Discuss Creating a TIF District: Village Attorney discussed what a TIF is, but was uncertain on some things for a small municipality. Will do some checking on this agenda item and discuss if this would be something beneficial for our village. NO Action was taken on this Agenda item. 2 6) Village Ordinances: The Village has compiled a large binder that is ready for the Village attorney to take for reviewing and updating some of our current ordinances & creating possibly new ones. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to Approve of the Village Attorney L. Turonie to take the Village Ordinance binder for reviewing and allow him to make a digital copy of all important documents needed to create and or update our ordinances. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried – Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Kurszewski to Approve of Village Attorney to create 4 new ordinances and they are 1) Public Nunsense 2) Abandoned Vehicles 3) Zoning Districts 4) Land Ordinance Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried 7) Discuss if any changes need to be made to Draft Comprehensive Plan: Clerk shared we are working on updating our Comprehensive plan and sent it over to Village Attorney for reviewing and since we are adding some new ordinances he will see if we need to incorporate into our Comprehensive plan. Motion: E. Hartvig / R. Mueller to let the Village attorney review our draft Comprehensive Plan that North Central Regional Planning Commission is working on to see if any changes / updates need to be made to make our Comprehensive plan more current and up to date for our needs and possible future needs. Roll Call Vote, All in Favor, None Opposed, Motion Carried Adjournment at 7:00 p.m. Motion: R. Mueller/ E. Hartvig to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 12/10/2024 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 1 Village of Rosholt Minutes Regular Board Meeting Monday December 9th 2024 Immediately followed 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED January 13th 2025 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: N. Anderson, S. Johnson, P. Landowski, K. Johnson, Hitsman PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION: • N. Anderson shared that Faith Lutheran Church will be having a Christmas get together after the Rosholt Christmas Parade on Saturday December 14th 2024. Food & Fellowship will be shared. Anyone that would like to attend is welcome. • P. Landowski was present to talk about her driveway needing to filled in and widened. The driveway culvert on one side needs to be located. Minutes: November 11th 2024 – Equipment Committee Meeting Motion: E. Hartvig/ R. Mueller to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: November 11th 2024 – Village Board Meeting Motion: E. Hartvig / T. Firkus to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes: December 3rd 2024 – Special Village Board Meeting with Lawyer Motion: E. Hartvig / J. Malek to Approve the minutes as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Emergency Management Guide Update: E. Hartvig/ N. Anderson are continuously working towards completing this. Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to postpone update till the February 2025 Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS: • Thresherman Discussion: Board discussed what is happening to Main Street with the crack fill pulling up and out a little more, down the center line after the Tractor pulls on Main Street. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to Approve to get quotes from Fahner & American Asphalt on how we can maintain Main Street and options for everyone so the Thresherman can hold their Tractor Pulls. Further discussion will be had with Thresherman after the street quotes come in and options the Village is given. • Rosholt Area Business Association Christmas Parade Road Closure Request: RABA submitted their road closure request with parade route to Clerk for the Rosholt Christmas Parade Saturday December 14th 2024 @ 5pm Motion: T. Firkus/ R. Kurszewski to Approve of the Rosholt Christmas Parade on Main Street December 14th 2024 at 5:00p.m. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Discuss Snow Mobile Trail by Main lift Station: No Action was taken on this agenda item, only discussion • Discuss Salt/Sander for Village Plow Truck: NO Action was taken on this agenda item, only discussion 2 • Set Caucus Date & Time: Board discussed dates and times. Motion: E. Hartvig / T. Firkus to Approve to hold Caucus January 13th 2025 at 6:30p.m at Village Hall. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Accept Property Insurance Proposal for 2025: Clerk presented the 2025 Property Insurance Proposal to the Board submitted by Spectrum Insurance. Motion: E. Hartvig/ J. Malek to Approve the 2025 Property Insurance Proposal from Spectrum Insurance. Property Insurance premium is $16,597 for the year split between the following parties Fair Association, Thresherman, Youth Activities, Rosholt Sewer Commission and the Village of Rosholt. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. • Approve 2025 Village Budget: Board discussed and reviewed 2025 Village Budget Motion: T. Firkus / E. Hartvig to Approve of the 2025 Village Budget the clerk presented • Approve 2025 Sewer Budget: Board discussed and reviewed 2025 Sewer Budget Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to Approve of the 2025 Sewer Budget the clerk presented. • NO Maintenance Report • NO Clerk Treasurer Report NO COMMITTEE REPORTS: ROUTINE BUSINESS: Payment of Bills: Clerk presented and read the bills as follows Motion: R. Kurszewski/ R. Mueller to Approve the payment of bills as read. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Adjournment at 8:28 p.m. Motion: R. Kurszewski / E. Hartvig to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 01/14/2025 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer 3 Village Bills This Month Alliant Energy $ 860.35 Amherst Telephone $ 111.57 CWEC $1,741.67 Dempsey Law Firm…………………. $ 400.00 (Emails of ordinances, comp plan, Meeting) Firkus Lumber ……………..$ 143.60 (Plywood, driveway markers, glass cleaner, Brake fluid) Fuelman $146.14 Harter’s Disposal $3,392.88 John Mieska……………………………...$ 350.00 (Change St light bulbs/hang Christmas lights) League of WI Municipalities……. $ 389.42 (Annual Membership Renewal) Pauls & Associates……………………$ 480.00 (4th Quarter Final Payment) Rich Kruzicki……………………………. $ 250.00 (Annual Shoe Allowance) Visa $ 197.61 (Fuel) WI Public Service $194.03 Sewer Bills This Month Alliant Energy $684.18 American Asphalt……………………. $ 14,295.00 (Main Lift Station Black Topping) Amherst Telephone $ 297.16 Cellcom $35.63 Diggers Hotline…………………………$ 2.10 Firkus Lumber…………………………. $ 128.16 (gloves, thermostat, Gorilla Tape) Team Lab…………………………………$ 625.00 (1) #25 Pail Super Bugs Visa $ 99.29 (Shipping) WI Public Service……………………$ 21.56 1 Village of Rosholt Finance Committee Public Hearing Meeting Minutes Monday December 9, 2024 6:30 p.m. @ Village Hall (101 S Main St) APPROVED January 13th 2024 Call to Order: By President, R. Kurszewski Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: R. Kurszewski, E. Hartvig, T. Firkus, J. Malek, R. Mueller Public Present: N. Anderson, NO PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Consider the Public’s comments on the Proposed Village & Sewer Budgets for the year of 2025: The Clerk & Village Board discussed and reviewed the 2025 Proposed Village & Sewer Budgets. Clerk shared that she made changes to the Village 2025 Proposed Budget due to clerical error. Two Subcategories that were changed are Paving/Crack Fill/ Sealcoating budget number was $37, 112.00 to $17,511.52 & Loan Principal Amount Budget number was $66,170.45 to $85,426.00. Finance Committee acknowledged those changes the clerk made. NO Action was taken on this agenda item only discussion. Adjournment at 6:53 p.m. Motion: T. Firkus/ E. Hartvig to adjourn. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer Affidavit of Posting on Village website and at Village Hall. Posted: 1/14/2025 _______________________________________ Trisha Wrycza, Village Clerk-Treasurer