Finance Committee
Regular MeetingBiron, WI · April 8, 2026
Minutes
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
April 8th, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Members present: Patty Gapen, Chairperson; Jamie Biegel
Also present: Samantha Daugherty; Kayla Lumaye, Chief Shawn Dillingham,
Tammy Steward excused
Chairperson Patty Gapen called the meeting to order at 7:30 am
Chairperson Gapen moved item 4 from the agenda to the first so Chief Dillingham could
discuss the turnout gear purchase. During discussion Chief stated there are state grants
available for turnout gear. We will use budgeted funds to purchase 2 sets of turnout
gear and then submit for reimbursement through State program. Once we receive the
reimbursement then Chief will purchase 2 additional sets. Chief has been working with
Conway Shield for this purchase. Motion Biegel second Gapen to approve the purchase
of 2 sets of turnout gear using budgeted funds from Turnout Gear line item and submit
for reimbursement through State grant program and then purchase 2 additional sets.
Motion carried.
The Committee reviewed all bills, non-lapsing, checking and savings accounts, journal
entries, and time sheets for the month of March. Bills were paid on checks 27143-27183
for General Checking and 5471-5481 for Utility Checking. Motion Gapen second Biegel
to recommend the Board’s approval of the bills, non-lapsing accounts and journal
entries for Wastewater and Water Utility accounts and Village accounts. Motion carried.
The committee discussed advance payment of pre-approved PTO for an employee that
is taking vacation in May. They would like to receive the May 21st paycheck before they
leave on May 1st. Discussed that this paycheck would include all PTO hours that the
employee has. Motion Biegel second Gapen to allow employee to receive this
paycheck of all PTO time early. Motion carried.
Next meeting date is May 6th, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
Motion to Adjourn: Biegel Second: Gapen Time: 8:25 a.m.
Minutes by: Samantha Daugherty
Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
Patty Gapen, Chairperson; Tammy Steward, Jamie Biegel
The Finance & Budget Development Committee will meet on Wednesday April 8th, 2026, at
7:30am at Biron Municipal Center, 451 Kahoun Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Review all bills, non-lapsing accounts, journal entries for General Village
accounts and Utilities accounts
3. Review time sheets
4. Discussion about advance payment for PTO for employee
5. Discussion and possible action on FD purchase for new turnout gear using
budgeted funds.
6. Set next meeting date
7. Adjourn
Samantha Daugherty, Clerk
The Village of Biron encourages participation from all its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due to a
disability, notification to the village clerk’s office at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is encouraged to make the
necessary accommodations. Call the clerk at (715) 423-6584 to request accommodations.
Posted at: Biron Municipal Center, Biron Village Shop and Kwik Trip
https://biron.wi.gov
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