Annual Organizational Meeting

MINUTES SUBJECT TO VILLAGE BOARD APPROVAL VILLAGE OF BIRON ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 21, 2026 The April 21, 2026 annual organizational meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by President Jon Evenson at the Biron Municipal Center. The meeting was properly posted according to the Wisconsin State Statutes. PRESENT: Jon Evenson, Mark Honkomp, Mike Guillemot, Jamie Biegel, Tim McKellips, Dan Sullivan, Tammy Steward via phone. Also present: Samantha Daugherty, Clerk/Treasurer, Kayla Lumaye, Peggy Doughty, Chief Dillingham PUBLIC COMMENT: 2 Members of the public. Jon introduced the new trustees that were elected at the Spring Election. Tim McKellips and Dan Sullivan introduced themselves. United Ambulance Annual Report: Sandy Johnson Co-owner of United Emergency Medical Response presented a report of calls since January 2026 when our partnership began. Sandy presented a summary of training that has taken place with her staff as well as with the Biron Volunteer Fire Department’s EMRs. United personnel toured the ND Paper Mill with ND Safety Department to train response protocols and procedures. Sandy explained the strain on her department due to calls for “lift assists” and talked about getting information to residents that 911 is not meant for this type of assistance as it takes away from emergency medical care. Board talked about ways to get information to residents using newsletter mailings and links on our website. UEMR also commends Village of Biron EMR-First Responders on their dedication and commitment to providing emergency medical care to residents. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION 26-06: Creating an ad-hoc Sunset Park subcommittee to the Public Property, Safety, and Recreation committee. This will allow the work to continue on the Sunset Park by Dan Muleski. Motion Honkomp second Biegel to approve the creation of the subcommittee by Resolution 26-06. Motion carried. BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: President Evenson presented Board committee appointments. Personnel: Mark Honkomp, Chair; Mike Guillemot, Dan Sullivan Finance & Budget: Dan Sullivan, Chair; Jamie Biegel, Tim McKellips Legislative, Ordinance & Zoning: Tim McKellips, Chair; Tammy Steward; Mark Honkomp Public Property, Safety & Recreation: Mike Guillemot, Chair; Jamie Biegel, Tammy Steward Public Works, Wastewater & Sanitation Services: Tammy Steward, Chair; Mike Guillemot, Tim McKellips Water Utility: Jamie Biegel, Chair; Mark Honkomp, Dan Sullivan City of Wisconsin Rapids Wastewater Commission Representative: Tammy Steward Motion Honkomp, second McKellips to approve Board Committee appointments as presented. Motion carried. COMMITTEE & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: President Evenson presented Committee and Commission appointments. Board of Review: Village President, Village Clerk, Mike Guillemot, Mark Honkomp, Tim McKellips; Motion Evenson, Second Sullivan to approve the appointment. Motion carried. Plan Commission: Village President, Public Works Director, Legislative, Ordinance, Zoning Chair Tim McKellips, Tom Schneider, Pete Wolter; Steven King, Dan Muleski, Al O’Leary (alternate), Josh Volz (alternate). Motion Evenson Second Guillemot to approve the appointment, Motion carried. Board of Zoning Appeals: Noreen Bartosh, Carla Brizzee, Jan Gaber, Maggie Muleski, Dick Bartosh (alternate), Motion Honkomp, Second Biegel to approve the appointments. Motion carried. Sunset Park Subcommittee: Village President, Finance Committee member Jamie Biegel, Public Property member Mike Guillemot, Dan Muleski, Samantha Daugherty, Connie Stout, Deb Stolp, Tom Schneider. Motion Guillemot second Steward to approve the appointments, Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON CURRENT 2026 PROJECTS: Kayla presented a list of current projects the Village crew and staff are working on. Highway 54 Reconstruction is a DOT project, only informational as the village is not doing any work on this but is impacted by lane closures. CTH U Reconstruction project, preconstruction meeting has not been set as of date of this meeting. This is also a DOT project that the village is involved in with water main replacements in front of Head Start and along Badget Street, a new recreational trail, curb and gutter installation, shifting of the roadway away from the seawall. Post CTH U project ownership discussions as the county has expressed interest in pursuing jurisdictional transfer of CTH U to the village including Eagle Road water tower to Hwy 54 is currently Grand Rapids; Half of 80th St lies within the Town of Plover; Southern 400 feet of 80th Street involves Town of Grand Rapids and Town of Grant. 80th Street Reconstruction replacing a failing culvert and repaving the street. Looking to work with Wood County on this project and upsizing the culvert from 36in to 48in and reconstruction of the roadway section to match the southern portion of road that was completed in 2023. Shore Acres Drive Stormwater rehabilitation addresses a replacement of storm sewer infrastructure through private properties along Shore Acres Drive. Working with MSA on design and easement coordination. Water Utility Rate Case Study is a full conventional rate case study currently in progress and village is working with PSC and auditors. Well 3 cla-valve ordered new repair kits and public works crew will install. Sunset Park improvements received a donation to improve park and work continues to design a trail and fence. Possible additional funding by DNR and Wood County. Recodification of Village Ordinances ongoing project started last year to update and review village ordinances to eliminate redundant or inconsistent ordinances. Final draft will require a public hearing and board approval before any changes are made. Community events for 2026 Village wide garage sales on May 16th with Fire Department brat fry and Scarecrow and Berries and Boos on October 16th. ADJOURN: Motion Honkomp, second Guillemot to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Approved by Biron Board of Trustees _________________________ _________________________ Samantha Daugherty, Clerk/Treasurer Jon Evenson, President