Village Board
Regular MeetingBarneveld, WI · September 5, 2023
Minutes
VILLAGE OF BARNEVELD BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
Barneveld-Brigham Municipal Building
403 E. County Hwy ID, Barneveld, WI 53507
DRAFT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President John Forbes. State of Public Notice was
given and agendas were available.
2. Roll Call: Scott Leahy, Rhonda Hazen, Don Hugill, Chris Valcheff, Mike Peterson, Brandon Watson
and John Forbes.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Announcement – anticipated closed session later in meeting
5. Motion by B Watson/R Hazen to approve the minutes of the August 7th, 2023 Village Board Meeting
and August 16th, 2023 Special Board Meeting. Motion carried
6. Informal Public Comment: None
7. President’s Report: Discussed Fire Department training at Vortex on Saturday, September 9th, 2023
with nine departments attending and our well capacity.
8. Reviewed letter of current projects from Rob Uphoff from MSA Professional Services
9. Ellery Schaffer, Jewell Associates and Craig Hardy, Iowa County Highway Commissioner, reviewed
the CTH T TAP project for the pedestrian/bike trail
10. Police Report. Citations/Warnings - 6 and Service - 18.
Motion by C Valcheff/S Leahy to set Halloween hours for Tuesday, October 31st,
2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Motion carried.
11. Motion by S Leahy/R Hazen to change the permitted premise description of the Liquor License for Ope
Haus Pub & Grill on Saturday, September 30th, 2023. Motion carried.
12. Motion by M Peterson/C Valcheff to approve an Operator’s License for Molly Conkey for Ope Haus
Pub & Grill. Motion carried
13. Motion by D Hugill/C Valcheff to approve an Operator’s License for Brock Bigler for Golden Eagle Bar
& Grill. Motion carried.
14. Motion by S Leahy/C Valcheff to approve an Operator’s License for Tara Poppe for Kwik Trip. Motion
carried.
15. Motion by M Peterson/R Hazen to approve a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License (Picnic License)
for the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department on October 7th, 2023 for a Sportsmen’s Banquet. Motion
carried.
16. Motion by S Leahy/C Valcheff to approve a Temporary Operator’s License for Jerry (Bud) Schlimgen
for October 7th, 2023 for the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department Sportsmen Banquet. Motion carried.
17. Public Works Report
Motion by C Valcheff/R Hazen to approve the quote from Maple Leaf for removal of
trees from Birch Lake once we have confirmed the bid includes stumps cut to the
ground and removal of debris in the amount of $10,000 if not we will accept Havens
Tree care in the amount of $12,000. Funds will be taken out of Park Dedication.
Motion carried.
Motion by B Watson/M Peterson to approve the bid from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers in
the amount of $9,520 to crack fill on South Jones Street and Margi Lane. Motion
Carried.
18. Joint meeting with the Town of Brigham and the B-B Fire Rescue District on Wednesday, September
13th, 2023 at 6:00 pm and Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 6:00
pm
19. Motion by R Hazen/D Hugill to appoint the following people to the Memorial Park Fundraising
Committee: Mike Peterson, Brandon Watson, Scott Leahy, Chris Valcheff, Joann Manteufel, Jessi
Sullivan, Carlee Segebrecht, Courtney Watson, Shannon Wood and Carrie Portz. Motion carried.
20. Motion by J Forbes/B Watson to set the next meeting for the Memorial Park Fundraising Committee for
Monday, September 11th, 2023 at 5 pm at the Barneveld Public Library. Motion carried.
21. Motion by B Watson/C Valcheff to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.
22. Motion by M Peterson/C Valcheff to approve the quote from Equity Appraisal in the amount of $20,000
for the 2024 Revaluation Assessment Contract. Motion carried.
23. Motion by S Leahy/M Peterson to go into Closed Session at 8:32 p.m. per State Statute 19.85(1)(c)”
Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.” To review
pay scale for 2024 Budget and employee review. Roll Call: B Watson, M Peterson, C Valcheff, D
Hugill, R Hazen, S Leahy and J Forbes. Motion by M Peterson/C Valcheff to reconvene at 9:32 p.m.
Motions carried.
24. Future Agenda items and business: Public Works Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September
27th, 2023 at 4 p.m.
25. Motion by R Hazen/C Valcheff to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. Motion carried.
Agenda
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Barneveld Board will meet on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Barneveld-Brigham Municipal Building, 403 E. County Hwy ID, Barneveld, Wisconsin, to consider the agenda
set forth below.
This meeting is available via video/audio conference. Members of the Village of Barneveld Board and the public may
attend by: Online: https://zoom.us/j/6089246861
Telephone: Dial 1-312-626-6799 use Meeting ID: 608 924 6861
Agenda
1. Call to Order – State of Public Notice
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Announcement – anticipated closed session later in meeting
5. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the August 7th, 2023 Village Board Meeting and August 16th, 2023
Special Board Meeting
6. Informal Public Comment
7. President’s Report
8. MSA Professional Services:
Update on current projects
9. Ellery Schaffer, Jewell Associates and Craig Hardy, Iowa County Highway Commissioner, CTH T TAP project
pedestrian/bike trail review
10. Police Chief’s Report
Set Halloween hours
11. Discussion/Consideration of change to Permitted Premises Description for Liquor License for Ope Haus Pub &
Grill on September 30th, 2023
12. Discussion/Consideration of Operator’s License for Molly Conkey for Ope Haus Pub & Grill
13. Discussion/Consideration of Operator’s License for Brock Bigler for Golden Eagle Bar and Grill
14. Discussion/Consideration of Operator’s License for Tara Poppe for Kwik Trip
15. Discussion/Consideration of Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License (Picnic License) for Barneveld-Brigham Fire
Department on October 7, 2023 for Sportsman Banquet
16. Discussion/Consideration of Temporary Operator’s License for Jerry(Bud) Schlimgen for October 7, 2023 for
Sportsmen’s Banquet
17. Public Works Report
Discussion/Consideration of quotes for removal of trees at Birch Lake
Discussion/Consideration for getting bids for S Jones, Margie Lane, Valders Blvd and Agnes
Circle for Crack Filling only.
18. Committee/Commission Reports
19. Discussion/Consideration of appointing Memorial Park Fundraising Committee members
20. Set next meeting date and time for Memorial Park Fundraising Committee
21. Clerk-Treasurer’s Report including employee breakdowns and monthly receipts
Monthly bills (water, sewer and general) for consideration of payment
22. Discussion/Consideration of 2024 Revaluation Assessment Contract with Equity Appraisal, LLC in the amount of
$20,000
23. Closed Session: per State Statute 19.85(1)(c) “Considering employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or
exercises responsibility.” To review pay scale and employee review for 2024 budget. The Board may reconvene
in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session.
24. Future agenda items and business
25. Adjournment
This is a final agenda. This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is
amended, the final notice will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in
the event of an emergency.
It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other government bodies of the municipality may be in
attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated
meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with
disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at
608-924-6861 or 403 E. County ID, Barneveld, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-924-3056.
Posted: August 30th, 2023 @ 12:30 p.m. By: Michelle Walker, Clerk-Treasurer
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