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PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, December 11, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Chanda Kersten, Jesse Kilty, Reid Paxon, Conner Opper, Joshua & Jenna Weix.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Nothing more was received from the Village Attorney in regard to the alley vacation. A public hearing may need to be held.
Jesse Kilty asked for his property to be changed from commercial to residential. This will be on the next agenda.
Minutes were read and approved from November 27, 2023
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Issues continue with water leakage at the old village hall. Rain gutters will need to be installed amongst other repairs.
The tires on Tower St. are considered a fire hazard and are against the nuisance ordinance .
The tree lighting event was a success and many positive comments were received. It will be scheduled again for next year.
Some electrical issues occurred in the bell tower during the event and Phil Tautges is working on them.
Interviews will be held this week for the clerk/treasurer position.
A bid was received from Hanson’s for relocating the fire hydrant by Resch’s Tile and removing another on Hwy 45 for $12,400.00. A bid was also received to remove the hydrant in the field by the Kingdom Hall for $7,700.00. No action taken at this time.
Conner passed another test towards his sewer licensing. This merits another $0.50 increase in wages per previous agreement.
E.Resch/Schmidt move to accept Chris Jensen’s proposal for services after he retires and until Conner is licensed. Motion carried with R.Resch and Block voting no.
Receipts for November were reported.
Next meeting December 26, 2023.
R. Resch/E.Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 8:05 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer