Village Board

VILLAGE OF BARNEVELD BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 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: Rhonda Hazen, Chris Valcheff, Mike Peterson and John Forbes. ABSENT: Don Hugill and Scott Leahy 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Announcement – anticipated closed session later in meeting 5. Motion by C Valcheff/M Peterson to approve the minutes of the August 5th, 2024 Village Board Meeting and August 13th, 2024 Special Board Meeting. Motion carried 6. Informal Public Comment: None 7. Motion by M Peterson/R Hazen to approve the Financial Assistance Agreement with Principal Forgiveness with the State of Wisconsin’s Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. Motion carried. 8. Motion by R Hazen/C Valcheff to approve Resolution 24-09 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $4,744,906 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and providing other Details and Covenants with Respect thereto, and Approval of Related $5,272,118 Financial Assistance Agreement. Motion carried. 9. MSA Professional Services: Brandon Watson arrived at 7:25 p.m.  Motion by C Valcheff/R Hazen to approve the bacteria addition option to degrade the sludge at an estimated cost of $200,000.00. Motion carried.  Motion by M Peterson/R Hazen to approve Pay Request #2 in the amount of $170,669.56 to Harmony Construction for Memorial Park Project. Motion carried. 10. Motion by J Forbes/M Peterson to approve Real Estate Purchase Option Agreement with DMH Development LLC. Motion carried with R Hazen abstaining. 11. Motion by B Watson/C Valcheff to approve Land Use Agreement with Department of Natural Resources in regards to the Military Ridge State Trail. Motion carried. 12. Motion by R Hazen/C Valcheff to approve Water Main Easement and Sanitary Sewer Easement along with $500 fee for each easement and recording fees for Memorial Park (Trail) with the WI DNR. Motion carried. 13. Update on CTH T TAP Funding for Birch Lake 14. Motion by M Peterson/C Valcheff to table the possible placement of Old Military Road sign until further action. Motion carried. 15. Motion by B Watson/R Hazen to approve paying Landowner at 302 S. Jones. St. $5,000.00 and allowing them to use the leftover block removed from the old Memorial Park to rebuild retaining wall. Motion carried with John Forbes abstaining. 16. President’s Report 17. Public Works Report  Motion by M Peterson/B Watson to approve the Miller-Bradford & Risberg Inc estimate in the amount of $13,434.44 for repairs to the Case end loader with funds coming out of the Economic Development Fund. Motion carried. 18. Police Report. Citations/Warnings - 10 and Service - 17.  Halloween hours will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. 19. Motion by B Watson/R Hazen to approve a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License (Picnic License) for the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department on October 19th, 2024 for a Sportsmen’s Banquet. Motion carried. 20. Motion by C Valcheff/M Peterson to approve a Temporary Operator’s License for Jerry (Bud) Schlimgen for October 19th, 2024 for the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department Sportsmen Banquet. Motion carried. 21. Motion by R Hazen/C Valcheff to approve an Operator’s License for Robert Struve for Kwik Trip. Motion carried. 22. Motion by J Forbes/C Valcheff to approve an Operator’s License for Edward Vacha for Barneveld Legion Hall. Motion carried. 23. Discussed questions for the Barneveld Emergency Medical Services for the Joint meeting with the Town of Brigham and the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Rescue District on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 7:00 pm. 24. Committee/Commission Reports 25. Motion by J Forbes/C Valcheff to table the Birch Lake Ballpark upgrades until the October meeting. Motion carried. 26. Motion by B Watson/M Peterson to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. 27. Motion by J Forbes/R Hazen to approve the Investment Policy for the Village. Motion carried. 28. Motion by M Peterson/C Valcheff to approve Ordinance 24-09-01 to amend Chapter 8 of the Code to add a new Section relating to the confidentiality of information about income and expenses requested by the Assessor in property assessment matters. Motion carried. 29. Motion by R Hazen/B Watson into Closed Session at 9:01 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 2025 Budget. Roll Call: B Watson, M Peterson, C Valcheff, R Hazen and J Forbes. Motion by M Peterson/C Valcheff to reconvene at 9:39 p.m. Motions carried. Motion by B Watson/C Valcheff to approve the 2025 wage increases for the municipal employees as follows: Public Works Director $2.00 raise with another $2.00 once Sewer Certification is obtained, Clerk/Treasurer $3.13 increase, Public Works Employee .65 increase and part-time Summer Help $18.00 per hour. Motion carried. 30. No future agenda items and business 31. Motion by C Valcheff/M Peterson to adjourn at 9:41 p.m. Motion carried.