April Minutes

FREDERIC VILLAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Frederic Village Hall ∙110 Oak Street E Monday, April 13, 2026 ∙ 7:00 PM Call to Order Regular Board Meeting by President Amanda Blackmon at 7:00 pm at the Frederic Village Hall Agenda Approval Motion to approve the agenda by R Lillehaug/J Peterson. Vote: Carried Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Motion to approve March 9, 2026 minutes as presented by R Lillehaug/J Peterson. Vote: Carried Public Comments William Johnson discussed two books being released that mention Frederic and that this year will mark the 125- year anniversary of the Village and Historical Society. Chief Brandon Sams reminded everyone that there will be a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. Textmygov Program A rep from Textmygov was presented via Zoom. He reviewed the program and answered questions from the Board. Once implementation begins it will take 3-6 weeks to complete. Motion to approve moving forward with a contract with Textmygov by R Lillehaug/B Harlander. Vote: Carried Frederic Fire Department Temporary Beer License – June 13 Board reviewed application. Motion to approve temporary beer license for the FFD by B Harlander/R Lillehaug. Vote: Carried MSA Project Update Drew Lindh, MSA, was present to discuss ongoing projects/updates to include DOT Hwy 35 project in 2027, Wisconsin Avenue project, pavement improvements on Lake Ave and Polk Ave PSA for WPDES Permit Renewal Assistance D Lindh, MSA, presented a Professional Services Agreement for MSA to assist with the completion of the WPDES permit renewal in the amount of $4,500. Motion to approve PSA as presented by B Harlander/J Peterson. Vote: Carried Police New Hire Chief Brandon Sams recommended the hire of Tim Goodmanson for the FT police officer position. B Sams reviewed the hiring process and discussed future planning, including a start date of April 20, 2026. Motion to hire Tim Goodmanson as a full-time Police Officer by R Lillehaug/B Harlander. Vote: Carried Police Officer Oath A Blackmon administered the oath of office to new officer Tim Goodmanson. Renew Third Avenue Interim Financing - $361,306.94 Current Balance J Schott informed the Board that the interim financing for the Third Avenue project has come due. The WI DOT has stated that the project financials will not be finalized until the end of 2026. Motion to renew current interim financing for the Third Avenue project by B Harlander/R Lillehaug. Vote: Carried Park Board Representative Appointment Board discussed a change in appointed Park Board rep. Rep will change from Jackie Peterson to Randy Crandell. Motion to appoint Randy Crandell as Park Board rep by B Harlander/Z Anderson. Vote: Carried Committee and Department Head Report No Questions Approval of Journal Entries and Check Register – Check #194387-194424 Motion to approve checks and journal entries as presented by J Peterson/B Harlander. Vote: Carried Items for Future Agendas Family Days Convene into Closed Session Motion to convene into closed session by R Lillehaug/J Peterson. Roll Call Vote: Carried Reconvene in Open Session Motion to Reconvene into Open Session by R Lillehaug/B Morris. Vote: Carried Action From Closed Session, If Any Resolution 04132026, WI Avenue Project Funding Motion to approve resolution 04132026, financing for the Wisconsin Avenue Project in the amount of $1,280,045.76 by B Harlander/B Morris. Vote: Carried Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 8:01 pm by R Lillehaug/J Peterson. Vote: Carried