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PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 26, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Jesse Kilty, Conner Opper & Lawrence Hable
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Tom Gatz presented a letter in regard to the Wausau St. alley.
Minutes were read and approved from December 11, 2023
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Work on the Village Hall steps has been done. A new door is needed. Remaining items in the basement need to be removed and walls repaired to prevent water seepage. Outside grass sloping needs to be done south of the steps.
Mike & Conner attended the LRIP meeting. We received $12,752.00 for road improvements.
Election board will consist of Chanda Kersten, Jonelle Resch, Sandy Meverden, Cheryl Rew, Jo Olson, Pam Backes and Barb Nelson for the next term.
Storage container ordinance was reviewed. A few changes need to be made before adoption.
Committee interviewed two candidates for the clerk/treasurer position. E.Resch/R.Resch m/s/c to hire Erika Denovi as deputy clerk at $16,800.00 for 2024. Roll call vote all yes.
Klumpyan/Schmidt m/s/c to accept Hanson’s bid for $12,400.00 to relocate one hydrant and remove another. Roll call vote – all yes.
Work is in progress on the new wall in the library.
E.Resch/Klumpyan m/s/c to change 344 Elm St. property from Commercial to Residential. Motion carried with Block abstaining.
Heather Schulta would like to add an additional driveway and parking for Diane’s Ice Cream shop on Center St. More information is needed.
Next meeting January 8, 2024.
R. Resch/Dombrowski m/s/c to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer