PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 2022
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, August 22, 2022 at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Klumpyan & Clerk/Treasurer were absent.
Also present: Conner Opper, Chris Jensen, Matt Waldack, Lisa & Bob Glapinski
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Lisa & Bob Glapinski from Delightfully Dished asked about putting a sign on Hwy 45 for their business. The business is not doing as well as it has in the past and they are looking for ideas and placement for a sign.
Matt Waldack wanted to know if we have received his application and check for a building permit for the fence he put up between his property and the neighbors.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Photos of old Village Hall were introduced by Jody Dombrowski, safety concern was raised. Need for repairs of the front entrance were talked about. Bob Glapinski said he would be willing to take a look at the project, see what needs to be done, he thinks he may be able to take on the project.
Spot light not installed yet at ball park. PSI Concrete was here today looking at the sidewalk & wheel chair access. Hopefully will start soon.
Water and Sewer rate increase was discussed. Will need more numbers for the next meeting to determine the proper increase needed.
Water Rate increase letter to go in to water bills was introduced by Dombrowski, should go in water bills once we decide on increase for sewer and water. Our new sewer permit will require daily testing. Received a quote for $17,950. from B & M Technical for a system that will monitor the levels daily without a person.
The new manhole will be installed next week. Well #4 is done, Well #3 is being worked on. Crack filling needs to be done on numerous streets to maintain the recently replaced streets. Suggested repairs will total $11,816.00 and include Maple Street for an additional $3,360.00. Schmidt/R.Resch m/s/c to complete the repairs. Roll call vote-all yes.
Park Ordinance will be voted on at next meeting. Mobile Home Ordinance will stay as written in 2005, suggest that if the park is sold, the new owners should receive a copy of the ordinance. Transient Merchant Ordinance will be voted on at the next meeting.
Letters received from the Demographic Services Center state a change in population of -86 or a decrease of 11.2%. Hard to understand this loss in numbers.
Building permit was received from Richard Gruber. Suggestion was made that when a permit is received and granted a copy of said permit should be mailed back to applicant so they know it have been approved.
Chris ordered 1 POW flag at $16.00. We will see if it is what we want to order for next year to replace the faded flags we have now.
EMS funding – still looking into what and how we will approach a levy increase.
Need to extend terms for non-board committees, members terms ended in 2022.
Next meeting September 12, 2022.
Schmidt/R.Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Jody Dombrowski
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