City Council
Regular MeetingMerrillan, WI · July 11, 2023
Minutes
Village Board Meeting Minutes July 11, 2023 1167
The Village Board met at 7:00p.m. in person and via Google meet. In person were President Chris
Wruck, Jordan Powell, Jane Fehrman, Sally Madsen, Heather Sprinkle, Superintendent Chris
Danielson, Deputy-Clerk Chrystal Fitzmaurice, Deputy Scott Thorson, Bill Laurant, Tom Cooper and
Tom Waughtal
1. President Wruck Called to Order @ 7 p.m.
2. President Wruck Certify the open meeting law requirements were met
3. Roll Call was taken by President Wruck
4. Public Comment- none
5. Attorney Radcliff-
a. MSA Sewer Lateral Mill St- updates- Tabled
b. Pole Line ROW & Easements-Tabled
c. Storage Containers-Tabled
6. Tom Cooper-Comprehensive Plan-Comprehensive Plan was discussed
7. Police Report, Deputy Thorson gave his monthly report
8. Fire/EMS report-No reports submitted and no one from either dept present
9. Fire District updates-Jordan stated there has not been another meeting scheduled at this time.
10. Maintenance Report- Chris gave report for Maintenance
11. Approval of Vouchers were reviewed and signed.
12. Approval of Delinquent List moved by Madsen, seconded by Sprinkle to approve. Carried
13. Approval of Minutes- moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to approve. Carried
14. Approval of Financial Report moved by Fehrman, Powell to approve. Carried
June 2023 Financial Statement
COMBINED CHECKING: 2023 May-23 2022 2023 May-23 2022
Balance5/31/2023 $15,650.21 $3,973.97 $1,543.82 FIRE POP FUND CHECKING:
Deposits $132,334.33 $135,959.94 $80,197.40 Balance 5/31/2023 $1,724.76 $1,724.61 2276.51
Orders Written $138,463.52 $124,283.70 $78,837.25 Deposits $281.45 $0.15 $0.19
Balance 6/30/2023 $9,521.02 $15,650.21 $2,903.97 Orders Written $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CEMETERY CHECKING - JCB: Balance 6/30/2023 $2,006.21 $1,724.76 $2,276.70
Balance 5/31/2023 $27,105.75 $27,532.75 $31,760.49 SAVINGS ACCTS - JCB:
Deposits/Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 F D Savings - Equip Fund $8,954.95 $8,952.99 $8,088.71
Orders Written $885.00 $427.00 $0.00 P D Savings Equip Fund $3,768.59 $3,767.76 $3,761.44
Balance 6/30/2023 $26,220.75 $27,105.75 $31,450.49 EMS Donated Saving $87,109.47 $87,090.38 $92,558.84
CEMETERY SAVINGS - JC BANK EMS New Acct $43,131.55 $43,122.10 $37,663.44
Memorial Fund 0001 $33,312.59 $31,655.42 $18,332.96 Utility Fund Savings $19,727.80 $25,504.27 $50,826.39
MONEY MARKET CHK - JCB: F D DONATED CHECKING:
Tax Account $531.31 $531.26 $975.90 Balance 5/31/2023 $2,594.80 $3,973.38 $185.77
St Tax Sharing $22,021.72 $25,944.40 $51,335.51 Deposits $23.00 $0.22 $0.02
Road Fund $24,627.19 $41,111.97 $100,782.01 Orders Written $0.00 $1,378.80 $0.00
Water Reserve $13,674.37 $13,663.58 $15,932.52 Balance 6/30/2023 $2,595.03 $2,594.80 $185.79
Sewer Spec. Redemption $24,245.80 $24,226.68 $49,218.71 GENERAL RECEIPTS:
GENERAL FUND CHK- CCU : Hall Rent $200.00 $400.00 $200.00
General Working Fund $81,487.04 $81,384.09 $94,484.14 Mobile Home Park Taxes $0.00 $172.28 $68.86
GENERAL TRUST CD - CCU : Town of Alma Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Dam Fund - maturity 8/11/23 $24,402.94 $24,324.47 $24,085.54 Hatfield Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
UTILITY TRUST CD'S - CCU: Operators License $710.00 $50.00 $50.00
Sewer Equip.- matur. 8/16/23 $49,199.87 $49,041.65 $48,565.53 Ordinance Violation $0.00 $37.70 $819.54
Diesel Insure - matur. 8/08/23 $53,137.68 $52,999.47 $52,559.52 Park Revenue $380.00 $590.00 $1,240.00
CCU Member Share $6.23 $6.23 $6.23 Cemetery Revenue $2,694.68 $525.00 $0.00
UTILITY Building Permits $266.00 $0.00 $358.00
Electric Revenues $29,869.11 $38,389.34 $32,446.66 Zoning Permits $25.00 $0.00 $0.00
Water Revenues $9,873.80 $10,379.68 $10,331.78 Dog/Cat License $0.00 $510.00 $330.00
Sewer Revenues $14,737.68 $15,648.45 $14,313.72 Kennel License $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Public Fire Protection (PFP) $3,144.28 $3,252.01 $3,126.27 Liquor License $1,775.00 $350.00 $0.00
Downer Memorial Fund $100.35 $100.33 $100.16 Cig License $105.00 $35.00 $105.00
2% Fire dues $269.58 $269.53 $269.07 Beer Garden $75.00 $0.00 $75.00
Park Fund $5,928.92 $5,927.62 $5,654.04 Publication Fees $38.00 $0.00 $37.42
"This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"
July 11, 2023 Village Board Minutes Cont. 1168
15. Approval of Operator License moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to approve Operator
License for Liz Cummings, Janel Wagner, Avery Valentino, Mariah Dormady, Steve Werre, Tera
Zeller, and Debbie Drew. Carried.
16. Temporary Picnic License- moved by Fehrman, seconded by Madsen to approve the Temporary
Picnic License for the Lions Club on July 21st - July 22nd, 2023 and August 25th - August 27th,
2023. Carried.
17. Unfinished Business- Discussion and/ or action
a. Holiday lights- The Village received our grant money. Lights will be ordered.
b. Park Fundraiser-Chrystal gave updates to the board.
c. Grant Writing-Chrystal and Penny will contact a few different grant writers.
d. Engineering Firms-tabled
e. Lower Lake Siren -Siren is back in working condition.
f. Bond Schedule-Meeting has been set for Wednesday July 26th at 6:30 pm at the
Village Hall.
g. Sludge Removal-Tabled
h. Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter-Tabled
18. New Business- Discussion and/ or action
a. Mobile Home Park-Tom Waughtal was present and discussed repairs that have been
completed. Tom will continue to make improvements.
b. Set Meeting Date for Ordinance Updates: Saturday August 19th, 2023 8am-Noon at the
Village Hall.
c. Cemetery Well Pump-Deputy Thorson will be in contact with Lavonne about the pump.
19. Cemetery Report and updates-Sally gave the updates.
20. Village President-Nice Neighbor Award and updates-President Wruck’s gave us his updates.
21. Meeting Adjournment: Moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to adjourn at 9:55 p.m.
Carried.
Chrystal Fitzmaurice
Deputy-Clerk
07/11/2023
"This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"
Agenda
Notice of Regular Monthly Meeting
Village of Merrillan Board of Trustees
101 S Main St Merrillan 715-333-2332
at 7PM Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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1. Call to order
2. Certify open meeting law requirements were met.
3. Roll Call
4. Public Comment
5. Attorney Radcliff-
a. MSA Sewer Lateral Mill St- updates- discussion and/or action
b. Pole Line ROW & Easements- updates- discussion and/or action
c. Storage Container- discussion and/or action
6. Tom Cooper- Comprehensive Plan-discussion and/or action
7. Police Report
8. Fire/EMS report
9. Fire District updates
10. Maintenance Report
11. Approval of Vouchers
12. Approval of Delinquent List
13. Approval of Minutes- All
14. Approval of Financial Report
15. Approval of Operator License
16. Temporary Picnic License
17. Unfinished Business- Discussion and/ or action
a. Holiday lights
b. Park Fundraiser-updates/withdrawal of funds to pay for food.
c. Grant Writing
d. Engineering Firms
e. Lower Lake Siren-updates
f. Bond Schedule
g. Sludge Removal
h. Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter
18. New Business- Discussion and/ or action
a. Mobile Home Park
b. Set Meeting Date for Ordinance Updates
c. Cemetery Well Pump
19. Cemetery Report and updates
20. Village President-Nice neighbor award and updates
21. Meeting Adjournment
Notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Laws of the State of Wisconsin.
Anyone needing special accommodation should notify the Village Office two business days prior to the meeting.
The Village Office phone number is 715-333-2332.
Chrystal Fitzmaurice –Deputy-Clerk 07/06/2023
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