Village Board Meeting
Regular MeetingReedsville, WI · June 8, 2023
Minutes
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
Thursday, June 8, 2023
6:30 pm
Minutes
1. Call to order
The monthly meeting of the Reedsville Village Board was called to order on June 8, 2023, at 6:30 PM by
Village President Al Schreiber.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
Present were: Becca Fox, Terry Hansen, Chad Rataichek, Bobbi Reedy and Jack Siebert.
Absent: Jennifer Maertz
Also present: Craig Schuh
4. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Fox to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried 5-0.
5. Public Appearances
a. Public Input: none
b. Visitors: none
6. Approval of Minutes:
• A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to approve the May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
with changes. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Treasurer’s Reports/Bills
A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Hansen to approve payroll in the amount of $36,814.13 and
the accounts payable in the amount of $157,343.55. Motion carried 5-0.
8. Correspondence
a. Valders Ambulance Service Report – May 2023
9. Department Reports
a. Fire Department
Fire Chief Jason Schuh submitted a written report.
➢ 2023 May – 7 Calls Yearly Total – 28
b. First Responders
First Responders President, Marco Morales, submitted a written report.
➢ 2023 May – 15 Calls Yearly Total – 57
i. Schreiber accepted the dismissal of first responder, Tiffany Walt.
ii. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Rataichek to approve the Katlin Kiekhaefer
first responder application pending physical and background check. Motion carried 5-0.
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c. Clerk-Treasurer – Mary Jo Krahn
i. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Rataichek to approve the ES&S ExpressVote
quote in the amount of $4,155 using ARPA funds. Motion carried 5-0.
ii. A motion was made by Rataichek and seconded by Hansen to remove the Soda Water Beverage
Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
iii. Introduced by Hansen, a motion was made by Rataichek and seconded by Fox to approve
Ordinance 2023-3 Amending Ordinances as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
iv. A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Fox to approve the “Class A” liquor license
application as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
v. A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Reedy to approve the Class “B” beer license
applications as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
vi. A motion was made by Rataichek and seconded by Fox to approve the “Class B” liquor license
applications as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
vii. A motion was made by Rataichek and seconded by Siebert to approve the temporary Class “B”
license application as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
viii. A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Reedy to refund all soda license application
fees. Motion carried 5-0.
ix. A motion was made by Rataichek and seconded by Hansen to approve the tobacco license
application as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
x. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to approve the operator’s license
applications as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
d. President Report – Al Schreiber
i. The discussion on village board regular monthly meeting dates was postponed until the next
regular village board meeting.
e. Police Department
Police Chief, Kirk Schend, submitted a written report.
i. Kirk gave an update on the property located at 116 N 7th St.
ii. Schreiber gave an update on the property located at 16 Manitowoc St
iii. Following a discussion, the police department will be handling the property maintenance based
on the ordinance.
f. Public Works / Utility Department
Public Works Director Jason Maertz submitted a written report.
i. C. Schuh gave update on WWTP Facility Plan
ii. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Reedy to have C. Schuh get a quote for a generator
as part of the Well #3 project. Motion carried 5-0.
i. Introduced by Rataichek, a motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Hansen to
approve Resolution 2023-2 Authorized Representative to File Applications for Financial
Assistance from the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund. Motion
carried 5-0.
ii. Introduced by Rataichek, a motion was made by Fox and seconded by Siebert to approve
Resolution 2023-3 Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of
Borrowing. Motion carried 5-0.
iii. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to send 10-day utility disconnect notice for
past due of $150 and a 24-hour notice for past due of $200. Motion carried 5-0.
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iv. A motion was made by Rataichek and seconded by Hansen to approve the Compliance
Maintenance Annual Report as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
v. Introduced by Rataichek, a motion was made Siebert and seconded by Hansen to approve
Resolution 2023-1 Relating to Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. Motion carried 5-0.
vi. Clerks let the board know the Village did not qualify for the simplified rate case.
vii. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to purchase a lawn mower from Brillion
Power Equipment in the amount of $17,698.99. Motion carried 5-0.
viii. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Rataichek to bill Maple Grove in the amount of
$1,200/year for Reedsville cutting their portion of the Frieden Cemetery. Motion carried 5-0.
ix. A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Rataichek to approve the USDA pay request
#11 in the amount of $33,942.74. Motion carried 5-0.
10. At 7:35 pm, a motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Rataichek to convene into CLOSED
SESSION, pursuant to WI Statute Section 19.85(1) (e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public
properties, the investing of public funds, or to conduct other specified public business, for competitive or
bargaining reasons. The purchasing interest in the Wireless Site. Motion carried 5-0.
11. At 7:45 pm, a motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Fox to reconvene in OPEN SESSION.
Motion carried 5-0.
12. Upcoming Meetings:
a. The next regular scheduled monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
13. Adjournment: A motion was made by Rataichek and seconded by Siebert to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Stephanie Stiefvater
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
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Agenda
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
Thursday, June 8, 2023
217 Menasha Street
6:30 pm
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Public Input:
6. Visitors:
7. Minutes of Meeting: May 11, 2023
8. Treasurer Report/Bills
9. Correspondence
a. Valders Ambulance Service Report – May 2023
10. Department Reports
a. Fire Department – Jason Schuh, Fire Chief
b. First Responders – Marco Morales, President of Reedsville First Responders
i. Discussion/possible decision on the dismissal of a first responder
ii. Discussion/possible decision on first responder application
c. Clerk-Treasurer – Mary Jo Krahn
i. Discussion/possible decision on ES&S ExpressVote quote
ii. Discussion/possible decision on soda water beverage ordinance
iii. Discussion/possible decision on Ordinance 2023-03 Amending Ordinances
iv. Discussion/possible decision on “Class A” License Application
v. Discussion/possible decision on Class “B” Beer License Applications
vi. Discussion/possible decision on “Class B” License Applications
vii. Discussion/possible decision on Temporary Class “B” License Application
viii. Discussion/possible decision on Soda License Applications
ix. Discussion/possible decision on Tobacco License Application
d. President Report – Al Schreiber
i. Discussion/possible decision on village board regular monthly meeting dates
e. Police Department- Kirk Schend
i. Discussion/possible decision on property located at 116 N 7th St
ii. Discussion/possible decision on property located at 16 Manitowoc St
iii. Discussion/Possible decision on property maintenance
f. Public Works/Utility Department – Jason Maertz
i. Discussion/Possible Decision on WWTP Facility Plan
ii. Discussion/Possible Decision on Well #3 Project.
1. Discussion/possible decision on Resolution 2023-2 Authorized Representative to
File Applications for Financial Assistance from the State of Wisconsin
Environmental Improvement Fun
2. Discussion/possible decision on Resolution 2023-3 Declaring Official Intent to
Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing
iii. Discussion/possible decision on utility disconnect notices
iv. Discussion/possible decision on Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
v. Discussion/possible decision on Resolution 2023-1 Relating to Compliance Maintenance
Annual Report
vi. Discussion/possible decision on simplified rate case
vii. Discussion/possible decision on lawn mower
viii. Discussion/possible decision on maple grove cemetery lawn cutting
ix. Discussion/possible decision on USDA pay request #11
11. Convene into CLOSED SESSION, Pursuant to WI Statute Section 19.85(l)(e) to deliberate or negotiate
the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or to conduct other specified public
business, for competitive or bargaining reasons. The purchasing interest in the Wireless Site.
12. Reconvene into OPEN SESSION
13. Upcoming Meetings
a. The next regular scheduled monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 6:30
PM.
14. Adjournment
The Village of Reedsville requests persons requiring auxiliary aids for participation in the above meeting
contact the Clerk-Treasurer twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
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