Month: July 2024

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 22, 2024
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, July 22, 2024 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper
Meeting was called to order at 7:15 p. m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes were read and approved from July 8, 2024
Bills were presented.
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes
Mike Sprague, Jody Dombrowski, Edwin Resch, and Don Schmidt met with Mike Block to discuss futute work at Village Hall. Next step is to fix the lawn sloping so water does not drain into building. Will not lay new cement or install rain gutters at this time.
Mike Block will replace cement in sidewalk across from the school.
Cieslewicz/Klumpyan m/s/c to proceed with Alternative 2 – Convert Discharge to Seepage Cell for sewer plant upgrade. Roll call vote – all yes
Overhead door at sewer plant has been installed.
Records need to be kept by fire department of water usage.
Conner contacted RC Pavers in regard to repairing blacktop on Field St, Village Hall parking lot, main street.
Discussion was held in regards to sidewalk replacement in the Village. A plan will be formed.
Building permit issued to Conner Opper.
Resignation was received from Erika DeNovi on July 14, 2024. Her pay will be prorated for the month of July with subtraction of fee for Clerk class.
Trustee Dombrowski has posted ad’s for clerk/treasurer position around the area, on social
media and will publish ads this week. Also to post message on Village sign.
Conner Opper will be working four ten hour days in November and December in lieu of paternity leave.
Next meeting: 08/12/2024
R. Resch/Dombrowski m/s/c to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024

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 / Landscaping and rain gutters
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – Birchwood park electrical work
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Vote on WWTP improvement option
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds – allocated by 12/31/24, completed by 12/31/26
   1. Codification update
10. New Business

A: Clerk/treasurer replacement

B: Next Meeting: August 12, 2024

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 715-449-0059 or PO Box M, Birnamwood, WI 54414. Accommodations due to disability can be made by calling 715-326-3479 or 715-449-0059.

Lauri Klumpy

Clerk/Treasurer

Posted 07/16/2024

Village of Birnamwood
Clerk/Treasure

• The Village of Birnamwood, Shawano County is
  seeking a qualified individual with administrative,
  financial and personnel skills to fill the part-time
  position of Village Clerk/Treasure.
• Candidates must have graduated from an accredited
  high school and have experience working in
  accounting, QuickBooks software, Microsoft Word, and
  Excel.
• Position offers a flexible work schedule to coincide
  with Village office hours, work is performed
  independently and can be completed remotely or at
  the Village Hall.
• Prior municipal office experience and/or election
  administration is desired.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
  are necessary as well as the ability to prioritize
  accordingly.
  Please submit your resume,
  two references, and a letter of interest to:
  Village of Birnamwood PO Box M, Birnamwood, WI 54414 OR,

email to: lkclerk@aol.com
Any questions may be directed to:
Mike Sprague at (715) 219-2889

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2024
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, July 8, 2024 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper
Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p. m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes were read and approved from June 24, 2024
Bills were presented.
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes
Reviewed original bid from Mike Block for Village Hall work.
Mike Sprague, Jody Dombrowski, Edwin Resch, and Don Schmidt
to meet with Mike Block on July 10, 2024 at 9:00 a. m. to discuss
future work for the Village Hall.
Conner is obtaining pricing on new lawn mowers to replace the oldest one
Green Bay Pipe & TV cleaned 6043 feet of sewer pipes at a cost of $5,793.04
Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility Plan Upgrades & Discharge Modification option
will be voted on at the next Village meeting on July 22, 2024.
Conner will be posting signs around the Waste water treatment plant and yard waste dumpster to make it clear that the yard waste dumpster is for Village residents only and that we now have video monitoring
Stratford sign quote to fix the Village of Birnamwood sign is $7930.00. Insurance approved the repairs.
Building permit issued to Tyler DeBroux.
Reid Praslowicz is now a member of the Village Planning Committee
Brian Rew is now a member of the Village Housing Authority
Receipts for June were reported.
Next meeting: 07/22/2024
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:25 p. m.
Erika DeNovi Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD
MONDAY,JULY 8, 2024
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
   a. Finance & Insurance
   b. Property & Land Use –Old Village Hall maintenance / Landscaping and rain gutters
   c. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – Birchwood park electrical work
   d. Water/Sewer/Streets
   e. Clerk communications
   f. ARPA funds – allocated by 12/31/24, completed by 12/31/26
   g. Codification update
10. New Business
    A: Verify committee members
    B: Next Meeting: July 22, 2024
    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 715-449-0059 or PO Box M, Birnamwood, WI 54414. Accommodations due to disability can be made by calling 715-326-3479 or 715-449-0059.

Erika DeNovi
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Posted 07/02/2024

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 2024
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, June 24, 2024
at the Matsche Center.
All members were present. Also present: Conner Opper, Jeff Reeseman & Nick Novy
Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p. m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Bid opening for the work on Field St:
American Asphalt: Project #1: $28,052.40 and Project #2: $27,492.40, RC Pavers: Project #1: $23,836.00 and Project #2: $22,167.48
Midstate Asphalt: Project #1: $32,500.00 and Project #2: $32,500.00, Northeast Asphalt: Project #1: $21,925.00 and Project #2: $23,200.00
Minutes were read and approved with corrections from June 10, 2024
Corrections: Green Bay Pipe and TV Cost $4,500.00, The WWTP annual report of an F only refers to the phosphorus levels,
The public hearing is for the WWTP Facility Planning on upgrades and modifications on 6/24/2024 not 6/27/2024.
The lease for Northeast Asphalt is for $750.00 per month.
Bills were presented.
R. Resch / Cieslewicz m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
E. Resch/Klumpyan m/s/c to accept bid from Northeast Asphalt, pending their quote meets the specifications. Roll call vote – all yes
Storage/Shipping Container Ordinance reviewed.
Building Permits: Anne Drinkwater, Joseph Unverzagt, Jared Plautz.
Firework Permit: Bruce Mitchell
Schmidt/Klumpyan m/s/c Temporary Class B license for St. Philomena Parish Church Picnic August 11, 2024. Roll call vote – all yes
Two new committee members are still needed for Village Planning and Village Housing
Dombrowski/R. Resch m/s/c to approve alcohol license’s for:
Dollar General: Class A, Cigarette, Operator’s for Samantha Abt & Samantha Faust.
Remington Oil: Class A, Cigarette, Operator’s for Carla Blumenberg, Alan Jones, Tanya Opper, Deann Waldner, Danny Faust, & Nicole Meister.
Chet & Emil’s: Class B, Cigarette, Operator’s for Reid Praslowicz, Edwin Resch, April Resch, Cindy Lex, Dorothy Resch, Jeremy Timm,
Douglas Praslowicz. Roll call vote – all yes with Ed Resch Abstaining his vote.
Receipts for May were reported.
Next meeting: 07/08/2024
Dombrowski/R. Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 9:15 p. m.
Erika DeNovi Deputy Clerk/Treasurer.

PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 24, 2024
A public hearing regarding the Waste Water Treatment Plant
Facility Plan Upgrades & Discharge Modification was held
on Monday evening, June 24, 2024 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper, Jeff Reeseman, Nick Novy, Jon Strand
and Alex Roll who was present via Zoom.
Public hearing was called to order at 6:30 p. m.
A power point presentation was given by CBS Squared representatives
Jon Strand & Alex Roll regarding the upgrades and modifications needed
at the Waste water treatment plant to meet the new DNR Requirements for our permit.
Five possible options were given. The board will be deciding on an option at the next
Village Board meeting on July 8, 2024.
Public hearing adjourned at 7:30 p. m.