260708 Minutes

MINUTES Regular Village Board Meeting July 8, 2026 The Village of Blue Mounds Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Paul Baum, Village President, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The agenda was posted on 7/2/2026 1. Call to Order: Village President Baum called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Confirmation of compliance with Open Meetings Law. 2. Roll call: Paul Baum, Steve Burbank, Jeff Lange, Bob Messinger and Curt Winter. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance: was cited. 4. Village President Baum: Fire department will hold the budget meeting on 7/22/26 at 7:00 PM Open public meeting will be held later per open meeting laws. 5. Public Forum: Matt Heindl, Amy Foster, Audra Anderson, Claire Gilkes and Jim Goldsmith all spoke during the public forum. 6. Correction and approval of minutes: Village Board Meeting minutes of 7/10/26 were approved as amended with the changes requested by Hoops: Motion by Baum, second by Winter, voice vote, motion carried, voice vote. 7. Reports: Public Works Reported water leak has been repaired. Thanked all involved. Police commented on Mobile Home Park, Rigland Farms and Car show. Winter, member of personnel committee commented he has been meeting with Clerk and Chief. 8. Approval of bills presented for payment: Bills approved as presented. Motion by Burbank, second by Lange, voice vote, motion carried, voice vote. 9. Old Business: Baum determined the ordinance to charge for special board meetings should be a resolution as it is policy. Motioned by Messinger, second by Winter, voice vote, motion carried, voice vote. Grease trap discussion was postponed until next month’s meeting to check on dates and inspections. New Business: Discussion on Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities plan was held. Planning documents need to be updated every 20 years to keep facility safe, up to date and plan for future needs. A motion was made to approve the plan at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00. Work to be performed by Town & Country Engineering. Motioned by Lange, second by Messinger, voice vote, motion carried, voice vote. Discussion and motion to approve zoning in the Village’s extraterritorial jurisdiction contingent upon approval by the Town of Blue Mounds. Lange and Burbank recused themselves from voting due to personal interest. Motion by Messinger, second by Winter, voice vote, motion carried, voice vote. . 11. Future Agenda Items: Use of Village Hall for emergencies 12. Adjournment. Motion by Baum, second by Messinger to adjourn at 7:50 pm. voice vote, motion carried, voice vote. Minutes taken by Beverly Petrolis Approved: August 11, 2026 _________________________ Paul Baum, Village President