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PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2024
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, August 12, 2024 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Phil & Tanya Tautges & Brad & Bonnie Resch
Meeting was called to order at 7:10 p. m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Tanya Tautges reported on the success of the Birnamwood Polka Days. With funds earned the committee has decided to purchase new street Christmas decorations. Phil Tautges will donate his time to mount the new brackets.
This year for the Berry Merry Christmas on November 30, 2024 they will be asking Businesses to decorate their windows and homeowner’s their homes for a fun competition. The Polka Days committee has also remodeled the concession stand.
Klumpyan/Schmidt m/s/c to pay for half the cost of the street light decorations at a cost of $4,469.00. Roll call vote – all yes.
Brad Resch requested a variance for his new building to be within 64′ of the roadway.
Klumpyan/Dombrowski m/s/c to allow Resch’s Tile to build within 64″ of the roadway. Roll call vote – all yes.
Brad also inquired in regard to adding more seating at the ballpark, status of Village sign and ability to obtain another address for their new building.
Minutes were read and approved from July 22, 2024
Bills were presented.
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes
ARPA funds of $24,699.66 were used to pay towards Village share of the new ambulance. Balance of $12,920.34 will be paid before the end of the year.
Safety grant is again available through League of Wisconsin Municipalities Insurance for $600.00.
Mike Block prepared a proposal to repair drainage on the west side of Village Hall. E. Resch/Cieslewicz m/s/c to accept proposal for $1,315.00. Roll call vote – all yes.
The search continues for property for the seepage cell update for the sewer plant.
Building permits were issued to Brianna Beran & Erik Kessen.
E. Resch/Klumpyan m/s/c to grant Alcohol Beverage license to Schairer’s Autumn Acres. Roll call vote – all yes.
The Village share of EMS funding will be decreased next year as fees will be based on 1/3 population, 1/3 calls & 1/3 evaluation.
R.Resch/Klumpyan m/s/c to adopt ordinance 24/8/1 Solar Energy Systems Siting. Roll call vote – all yes.
Receipts were reported for July.
Next meeting: 08/26/2024
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer