260513 Minutes

MINUTES Regular Village Board Meeting May 13, 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, May 13, 2026. The amended agenda was posted on 5/12/26 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 welcomed the newly elected trustees, Presented the SW Dane County Outreach announcement and noted it will be on the website next month and will put this one on too. Thank you card from Mary Jo. 5. Public Forum: Matt Heindl, Susan Kiry, and Audra Anderson all spoke during the public forum. 6. Correction and approval of minutes: 6a. Village Board Meeting of 4/8/26: Motion by Messinger, seconded by Burbank to approve the Village Board Meeting minutes of 4/8/26. Motion carried all in favor. Village Board Meeting of 4/15/26 Motion by Burbank, seconded by Messinger to approve the Village Board Meeting minutes of 4/15/26. Motion carried all in favor. Village Board Meeting 4/23/26 Motion by Burbank, seconded by Winter to approve the Village Board Meeting minutes, Motion carried all in favor. 7. Reports: Public Works 7a. Dan Foster stated that the bathrooms are open in the Village and State parks. The soccer club has begun using the park. Police 7b. Chief Hoops stated there was no storm damage. There have been a lot of calls regarding Ridglan Farms. Residents living by Ridglan Farms are concerned about the number of vehicles around their residence. Vehicles with signs that say “Save the Beagles”: on them have been meeting at Casy’s before heading to Ridglan Farms. Hoops stated he cannot patrol the Mobil Home community as it is private property. Burbank questioned if they could put speed bumps in. Baum asked if Hoops could ticket for reckless driving to which he replied, yes. Hoops also stated that he cleaned out the drug drop off box as it had started to smell in the Village office. 7c. The car show will start 5/20/26 in downtown Blue Mounds and the Dream Makers are on schedule for starting in June. 7d. Baum stated that the Fire Department and Fire District will be discussed at the next Board meeting 8. Approval of bills presented for payment: Winter would like to see what invoices the Board ’s approving prior to approval. A procedure will be put in place by Petrolis prior to the next Board meeting. Motion by Burbank, second by Baum to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried all in favor. 9. Unfinished Business: 9a. Audra Anderson would like to have the word “The” added to the new Village sign. Burbank, Lange & Winter would also like to have the word “The” added to the sign. Majority of the Board wants “The” added to the sign and it was approved. Motioned by Messinger, second by Lange. Motion carried all in favor. 9b. First Amendment to Water Quality Trading Agreement was approved as presented. Motioned by Winter, second by Messinger. Motion carried all in favor. 9c. Discussion was held regarding soil boring test for the salt shed and was approved as presented. Motioned by Lange, second by Burbank. Motion carried all in favor. New Business: 10 a. Training through UW Green Bay Clerk’s Institute for Petrolis was discussed and approved as presented. Motion by Winter, second by Lange. Motion carried all in favor. 10b. Discussion on oversight of cleaning services was discussed. Cleaning services will report to Winter’s committee instead of the clerk. Motion by Lange, second by Messinger. Motion carried all in favor. . 11. Future Agenda Items: 12. Adjournment. Motion by Messinger, second by Lange to adjourn at 7:30 pm. Motion carried all in favor. Minutes taken by Beverly Petrolis Approved: June 10, 2026 _________________________ Paul Baum, Village President