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PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, February 13, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Chris Jensen, Conner Opper, Jason Cieslewicz
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jason Cieslewicz presented documentation that shows his driveway is actually in Village property lines. Jason and his wife are asking permission to have the cul-de-sac surveyed at their expense and have the western most end of Breezewood Ln annexed to parcel 106-401300030.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
President Sprague submitted the Boards refusal of the offer to buy out the Ground Lease portion of our Contract with Vertical Bridge.
Discussion was held in regard to the Inspection report for the water tower. Cost to clean and repair interior would be $110,000. Cost to power wash the exterior and spot-repair would be $10,500 in conjunction with the interior painting. Cost to repaint the exterior using full containment would be $550,000 to $750,000. These estimates were provided for future reference and budget concerns.
Open Book will be held May 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Board of Review will be held May 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
President Sprague reported on the meeting held of the BAES. New ambulance would cost
$310,000. We have grant funds of $89,000. Village’s share would be at most $38,000. We can use ARPA funds.
Receipts for January were reported.
Next meeting February 27, 2023
Primary Election February 21st.
Behm/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer