City Council

Village Board Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024 1210 The Village Board met at the Merrillan Village Hall September 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in person and via Google meet. In person were President Chris Wruck, Jane Fehrman, Jordan Powell, Sally Madsen, , Attorney Radcliff, Drew Semingson ACMH School District, Lieutenant Gray. Seven citizens also in Attendance. Absent was Heather Sprinkle 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- Lori Booth commented on the lower lake boat launch 5. Attorney Radcliff- a. MSA Project- Mill/Hayden/Center St-2024 Clean Water Fund Application and Clean Water Fund Safe Drinking Water Administration Professional Service Agreement-updates/ Moved by Fehrman, seconded Wruck. Roll Call All Yes. Carried b. SW’s Corner Bar-parking lot- Attorney Radcliff will work on a draft. c. Zoning Changes- tabled d. Employee Complaints – Discussion held. e. Abandoned/Dilapidated Buildings Discussion was held, Attorney Radcliff will work on the issues. f. 107 E Clark St- Attorney Radcliff will work on the issues. g. 301 Center Circle-complaints- Attorney Radcliff will work on the issues.- 6. Fire District and Billing- No updates. 7. Police Report/Contract- Discussion was held no action 8. Maintenance Report- President Wruck went over the report. 9. Drew Semingson, Superintendent Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District-discussion was held. 10. Vouchers were reviewed and signed. 11. Delinquent List-reviewed 12. Approval of All Minutes-Moved by Fehrman, Seconded by Powell. Carried 13. Approval of Financial Report- Moved by Wruck, Seconded by Madsen. Carried 14. Approval of Operator License- Moved by Madsen, seconded by Powell to approve Operator License for Cody Summer. Carried. 15. Cemetery Report and updates -Moved by Madsen, seconded by Fehrman. Carried. i. Unfinished Business- Discussion and/ or action 16. Comprehensive Plan/Flood Mitigation Plan- no updates 17. Outdoor Rec Plan-no updates 18. Waterfall-Historical Landmark - no updates 19. Broadband updates- no updates 20. Hydro Repair Quote- no updates 21. Black River Falls Ambulance Service Fees/Contract- Discission was held no action. 22. Generator for the Hall- no updates i. New Business- Discussion and/ or action 23. Cutting near Cemetery discussion held. 24. John Deere mower – Roll call all in favor. 25. T & T Concrete quote- Moved Fehrman to approve, with homeowner to bill be for their portion Seconded by Wruck. Roll Call all yes. Carried. Village of Merrillan Board minutes August 8, 2024 cont. 1211 26. Village President Updates submitted , no nice neighbor nominations. 27. Moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to go into closed @8:31 p.m. Roll Call all yes. The Village Board for the Village of Merrillan, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c), may convene in Closed Session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee, all employees part and full time, over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. 2025 Employee Pay 28. Moved by Powell seconded by Fehrman to reconvene into open session @ 8:58 p.m. Roll Call All yes. Carried Moved by Fehrman seconded by Powell to approval of 2025 wages. Carried 29. Moved by Powell seconded Fehrman to adjourn @ 8:59 p.m. Chris Wruck President 9-23-24