Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING Monday, August 12, 2024 5:30 pm Minutes 1. Call to order The monthly meeting of the Reedsville Village Board was called to order on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM by Village President Al Schreiber. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll call Present were: Andy Bubolz, Becca Fox, Terry Hansen, Jennifer Maertz, Dennis Parsley, and Jack Siebert. Board left to review properties within the Village. Returned at 6:00 pm Also present were: Craig Schuh, and Maureen Glasow 4. Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Hansen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. 5. Public Appearances a. Public Input: b. Visitors: 6:00 pm, Maureen Glasow gave an update on the Reedsville Housing Authority 6. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Je Maertz to approve the July 8, 2023 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-0 (Siebert abstained) A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Fox to approve the July 12, 2023 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-0 (Bubolz abstained) 7. Treasurer’s Reports/Bills A motion was made by Bubolz and seconded by Je Maertz to approve payroll in the amount of $30,057.86 and the accounts payable in the amount of $138,811.80. Motion carried 6-0. 8. Correspondence a. Valders Ambulance Service Report –2024 b. Following a review of the Home Occupation Application, it was decided to invite Christina Wenzel to the next regular schedule Village Board meeting to discuss with her details of her home business. c. Following a review of Jeremy Kortbein request to have chickens, it was decided to invite him to the next regular schedule Village Board meeting to discuss his request. d. Following a review of Tina Wenzel and Troy Haese request to have chickens, a motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Fox to approve the request with a 1 year probation period, If no complaints it will auto renew. Motion carried 6-0. 9. Department Reports 1  a. First Responders First Responders President, Nicole Stotzheim submitted a written report. • Calls: July 2024: 16 TOTAL FOR 2024: 71 i. A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Hansen to accept the resignation from Laura Busse. Motion carried 6-0. b. Fire Department Fire Chief Jason Schuh submitted a written report. • Calls: July 2024: 7 2024 Yearly Total: 33 i. Schuh explained the Dept was looking at other options for the new Fire Truck. ii. Schuh will contact Ja Maertz regarding having the Fire Training Boxes placed near the recycling area c. Clerk-Treasurer – Mary Jo Krahn i. A budget meeting was scheduled for August 19, 2024 at 6:00 pm d. President Report – Al Schreiber i. Schreiber gave an update on the purchase of the Hardball Field and Nature Trail to the Reedsville School District. e. Police Department Police Chief, Kirk Schend, submitted a written report. f. Public Works Supervisor, Jason Maertz, submitted a written report. i. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Parsley to approve Visu-Sewer Inc. Pay request #1 in the amount of $157,827.44. Motion carried 6-0. ii. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Bubolz to approve Visu-Sewer Inc. Pay Request #2 in the amount of $40,860.30. Motion carried 6-0. iii. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Je Maertz to approve the Professional Service Agreement to itemize the already approved Amendment for the Well #3 Construction Administration in an estimated amount of $229,165.00. Motion carried 6-0. iv. A motion was made by Je Maertz and seconded by Fox to approve the Professional Service Agreement Amendment for the Well #3 Loan Agreement in an estimated amount of $25,000. Motion carried 6-0. v. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Siebert to approve the request for two (2) employees to attend the WRWA training on September 13, 2024 in Elkhart Lake. Motion carried 6-0. vi. A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Hansen to have Maertz enrolled in the CDL training no later that September 30, 2024. Motion carried 5-0 (Je Maertz abstained) g. Utility Department Operator-In-Charge, Tanner Raddatz, submitted a written report 10. At 8:30 pm a motion was made by Fox and seconded by Siebert to convene into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to WI State Sec 19.85(1)(g) to review legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advise concerning strategy to be adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is 2  or is likely to become involved. Motion carried 6-0. Felber vs Village of Reedsville. NOTE: Krahn and Hillmann left meeting. 11. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Fox to reconvene into OPEN SESSION. Motion carried 6-0. 12. A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Hansen to convene into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to WI State Sec 19.85 (1)(f) considering financial, medical, or social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific person which if discussed in public would likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data or involved in such problems or investigations. Motion carried 6-0. Closed session was in regards to Glasow water bill. 13. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Siebert to reconvene into OPEN SESSION. Motion carried 6-0 14. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Siebert to adjust their bill to their average sewer amount of $44.00. Motion carried 6-0. 15. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Fox to convene into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to WI Statute Section 19.85(1)(c) to conduct business which requires a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Closed session is in regards to the Wastewater Operator/OIC and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer position. Motion carried 6-0. NOTE: Krahn was asked to return, Krahn asked to have Hillmann return also. Following a discussion, Krahn left and a short time later Hillmann as asked to leave. 16. A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Fox to reconvene into OPEN SESSION. Motion carried 6-0 17. Upcoming Meetings: • The next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM. • Annual Meeting of the Valders Ambulance Service, September 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm, Valders Fire Station 18. Adjournment: A motion was made by Siebert and seconded by Hansen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM. NOTE: Krahn and Hillmann were not in attendance when it was adjourned Respectfully submitted Mary Jo Krahn Clerk-Treasurer 3