City Council

Village Board Meeting Minutes August 8, 2024 1208 The Village Board met at the Merrillan Village Hall August 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in person and via Google meet. In person were President Chris Wruck, Jane Fehrman, Jordan Powell, Clerk Penny Danielson, Deputy Clerk Mem-Gween Hernandez, Deputy Scott Thorson, Claudia Fields, Bill Laurent, and Brian Anderson. Via Google Dan Knoeck and Heather Sprinkle. Absent was Sally Madsen 1. President Wruck called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. President Wruck certified open meeting law requirements were met. 3. Roll Call was taken by President Wruck. 4. Public Comment- None 5. Attorney Radcliff- a. MSA Project- Update given by Dan Knoeck of MSA b. Professional Services Agreement for the CDBG-PF 24-15 Grant Administration services Grant Administration work in the amount of $28,000 and Labor Standards Monitoring work in the amount of $13,000 - discussion and action - Motion to enter into agreement as presented made by Wruck Seconded by Fehrman. Motion carried. c. SW’s Corner Bar-parking lot- discussion and/or action – No Action DRAF d. Zoning Changes- discussion and/or action - Tabled e. Employee Complaints - discussion and/or action - Tabled f. Abandoned properties/inspection- discussion and action. Motion to proceed under ordinance restrictions/violations by Wruck 2nd by Powell. Motion passed unanimously. g. 107 E Clark St- Ticket issued to owner S.H. for the sand in the road. h. 301 Center Circle-complaints- discussion. Deputy Thorson sent an e-mail. If there is no resolution it may be possible to send a letter with the utility bill. 6. Fire District - discussion and/or action – Reported by Powell with no updates. 7. Police Report was given by Deputy Thorson. 8. Maintenance Report- Report was submitted to Wruck and shared by Wruck. 9. Vouchers- reviewed & signed T 10. Delinquent List-reviewed 11. Approval of All Minutes- Moved by Fehrman, Seconded by Powell. Motion Passed. 12. Approval of Financial Report- Moved by Sprinkle, Seconded by Fehrman. Motion Passed. 13. Approval of Operator License- None 14. Cemetery Report and updates. Motion to accept by Powell 2nd by Fehrman. Motion Passed. 15. Broadband updates-None Unfinished Business- Discussion and/ or action 16. Comprehensive Plan/Flood Mitigation Plan – No Updates 17. Outdoor Rec Plan – updates given by Tom Cooper. 18. Waterfall-Historical Landmark – Updates given by Tom Cooper. 19. Hydro Repair Quote – No Updates. 20. Black River Falls Ambulance Service Fees/Contract - Discussion 21. Generator for the Hall – No Updates 22. CD’s At CCU – Motion made by Powell 2nd by Fehrman to allow Wruck and Danielson to move the CD’s at CCU from 12 month to 9 month CDs at 5% interest at CCU. Motion Passed. New Business- Discussion and/ or action 23. MPIC deductible - Moved by Wruck, Seconded by Fehrman to approve to increase the deductible to $5000 Opposed Sprinkle. Motion Passed.  24. Memorial Bench- Motion by Powell, Seconded by Fehrman to place one bench near the dock and the other on the corner of Main Street and HWY 95 facing the Village Hall. Motion Passed. 25.President appointments – Add Griffin to UMEG and Heather Cummings to Board of Review. Motion – Fehrman 2nd – Sprinkle. Motion Passed. 26. Nice neighbor award – Weed pulling Lady at Center Circle. Motion Powell 2nd Fehrman. . Village of Merrillan Board minutes August 8, 2024 cont. 1209 Motion Passed 27.Moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to adjourn @ 7:57 p.m. Motion Passed. DRAFT Gween Hernandez Clerk 08-13-2024