Month: October 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETINGOCTOBER 23, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, October 23, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Dombrowski was absent.
Also present: Conner Opper, Tom Gatz, Chanda & Phil Kersten, Joshua & Jenna Weix, Reid Paxson, Jason Cieslewicz & Lawrence Hable
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chanda Kersten presented the board with a petition for discontinuation of the public alleyway located between 405 Wausau St & 409 Wausau St. Discussion followed. President Sprague will consult with Village counsel.
Minutes were read and approved from October 9, 2023
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Still waiting for Building Blocks to do repairs at old Village Hall.
Contact has been made with Hanson’s to move the hydrants. Waiting on cost estimate.
Estimate from CBS Squared to prepare operational evaluation reports for phosphorus, nitrogen, temperature and conversion to seepage cells is $33,340.00 through 2027.
A plowing plan is in place for Breezewood Lane. Addtitional road work may be needed in the spring.
Building permit was issued to Ron Resch.
1 application has been received for clerk/treasurer position.
School superintendent Garret Rogowski emailed the cost projections for the wall to be built in the library to separate public from school access for safety concerns. He asked that the Village pay half, which would be $2,155.00. No change in library hours.
President Sprague stated we need to revisit our ordinance for storage containers as it does not address commercial areas.
President Sprague will meet with a village resident who has an abundance of tires on his property.
Discussion was held in regard to having a Village Christmas tree as was mentioned in the past. Trustee Resch suggested under the bell tower to protect the tree from the elements.
No bids were received for snow removal.
Trustee R. Resch stated that the American Legion is looking into a program to collect deer hides and funds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Program.
Next meeting November 13, 2023.
Schmidt/R.Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023

Matsche Center, 363 Railroad St.

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of agenda
4. Motion to deviate from the order of agenda if necessary
5. Public comments
6. Reading and approval of minutes
7. Approval to pay bills as presented
8. Old business
9. Committee reports
   1. Finance & Insurance –
   1. Property & Land Use –Old Village Hall maintenance before winter
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – Birchwood electrical
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Hwy 45 project, Birch St alley, Breezewood snow plowing
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds – allocated by 12/31/24, completed by 12/31/26
   1. Codification update
   1. Library update
   1. Clerk/treasurer position
   1. DPW assistant position
   1. Safety grant
10. New Business

A: Next meeting November 13, 2023

B: snow removal bid

It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the Municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

Please note, that upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Village Clerk at 715-449-2001 or PO Box M, Birnamwood, WI 54414. Accommodations due to disability can be made by calling 715-219-4151 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Monday, October 16, 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETINGOCTOBER 9, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, October 9, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper, Chris Jensen, Tom Gatz & Phil Tautges.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Phil Tautges presented a bid for the bathroom electrical work at Birchwood Park for $460.00. R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to accept bid. Roll call vote – all yes.
Phil also stated he will continue to hang the Christmas lights and take them down as long as he is able for no cost to the Village. Thank you Phil.
Tom Gatz asked to have logs deposited in the street boulevard on Birch St. This is not acceptable. Additional discussion was held in regard to the alley abutting Birch St.
Minutes were read and approved from September 25, 2023
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Safety grant is available again through our Insurance carrier for $500.00.
Building permit was issued to Terry Van Zeeland.
Sidewalk was repaired on Elm St.
Members of the Board and Chris and Conner met with a rep from the Highway dept in regard to the Hwy 45. project. The Village will have to abandon 1 fire hydrant and move 1 other one.
Bid for snow removal ad has been put in the paper.
New tires for the Village truck will cost $1,251.70 at Brickner’s. There is also a leak in the oil pan on the truck.
Receipts were reported for September.
Next meeting October 23, 2023.
R.Resch/E.Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023

Matsche Center, 363 Railroad St.

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of agenda
4. Motion to deviate from the order of agenda if necessary
5. Public comments
6. Reading and approval of minutes
7. Approval to pay bills as presented
8. Old business
9. Committee reports
   1. Finance & Insurance –
   1. Property & Land Use –Old Village Hall maintenance before winter
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – Elm St, Birch St & Wausau St sidewalk repair, Birchwood electrical
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Hwy 45 project, Birch St alley, Breezewood snow plowing
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds – allocated by 12/31/24, completed by 12/31/26
   1. Codification update
   1. Library update
   1. Clerk/treasurer position
   1. DPW assistant position
10. New Business

A: Next meeting October 23, 2023

B:

It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the Municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

Please note, that upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Village Clerk at 715-449-2001 or PO Box M, Birnamwood, WI 54414. Accommodations due to disability can be made by calling 715-219-4151 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Monday, October 2, 2023