Village of Birnamwood

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2022
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, February 14, 2022 at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Dombrowski was absent.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Chris Jensen, Bob Zillman, Bob Ecker, Rueben Eckardt, David Dieck, Joshua Weix and members of the WAC – Christina, Lee, Maverick & Julie
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Bob Ecker & David Dieck filed complaints in regard to snow plowing.
Bob Zillman had questions in regard to elections.
Rueben Eckardt questioned meeting postings, ballpark Handicap accessibility & Village truck usage.
Joshua Weix is the new pastor at the Wausau Alliance Church on Elm St. They are having a fellowship dinner on March 13th. All are welcome. First church service will be April 3rd. Welcome to Birnamwood.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Klumpyan m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
President Sprague has contacted Atty. Sarah Ruffi in regard to the American Legion lot
and utility easement on Corazalla Dr.
Grant Bristol from Shawano County reported they will be repaving County Highway N through the Village this year. He is preparing an estimate for our cost to do our portion of the road.
Pumping at the wells is down to 60%. Cost to rehab both wells is $8,000-$14,000 each plus chemicals at approximately $7,400.00. Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to proceed with rehabbing the wells. Roll call vote – all yes.
Behm/Klumpyan m/s/c to continue with our 5 year plan of cleaning and televising sewer lines at $44.50 per foot for 5,000 feet. Roll call vote – all yes.
Additional information is needed for the Total Energy Systems quote for generator maintenance.
Building permit was received for Dave Backes.
Receipts were reported for January.
Next meeting February 28, 2022
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2022

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 –American Legion lot & Old Village Hall maintenance – Spring
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access, ballpark base, spotlight for flag – Spring
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Sarah St & Matthew Dr on maps? Utility easement Corazalla Dr/N
   1. Ordinances – review/adopt ordinances?
   1. WWTP assistant committee update
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds
10. New Business

A:

B:

C: Next meeting – February 28, 2022

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 715-449-3141 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Monday, February 7, 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2022
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, January 24, 2022 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Luke Reimer, Chris Jensen & Bob Zillman
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Bob Zillman filed a complaint in regard to garbage cans being hit by the snow plow.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
R. Resch/Behm m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Clerk had 24 residents at tax collection and pet licensing on January 22.
President Sprague reported on the employee situation with the Ambulance Dept.
The Dept. is looking to hire 2 full-time employees which will cost all participating
municipalities additional funds. We are required by law to provide services to our
communities and it is getting too difficult to make calls with only volunteers.
Next meeting February 14, 2022
R. Resch/Behm m/s/c to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

Just a note to let you know we added a Projects page to the site (link below) and updated the layout to a one column format. We also updated the menu relocating Documents and Projects as submenu items under Government. Hopefully it will be easier to navigate.

https://villageofbirnamwood.com/projects

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022

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 –American Legion lot & Old Village Hall maintenance – Spring
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access, ballpark base, spotlight for flag – Spring
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Sarah St & Matthew Dr on maps?
   1. Ordinances – review/adopt ordinances?
   1. WWTP assistant committee update
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds
10. New Business

A:

B:

C: Next meeting – February 14, 2022

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 715-449-3141 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Monday, January 17, 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2022
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, January 10, 2022 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Luke Reimer, Megan Olson, Chris Jensen, Phil Tautges & Jon Block
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Phil Tautges answered questions in regard to replacing the lights in the Matsche Center.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to accept proposal for 120 lights @ $8.00 with labor of $300.00 and an $180.00 refund. Roll call vote – all yes. Thank you to Phil for hanging and taking down Christmas lights.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Complaints were received in regard to the abandoned Barbershop.
WW Systems who contracted with us for Tower Space has been purchased by Cirrinity.
An engineer will be visiting tomorrow to discuss issues of the sewer plant.
WWTP assistant committee will be Mike, Don & Ed.
Auditors will be here Monday-Wednesday. ARPA funds can be considered loss revenue
and be used at our discretion.
Clerk has been working with the assessor on many issues, including mobile home park
assessments and taxes.
The Board reviewed the list for 2021 accomplishments and 2022 plans. Jody will update it
and have it posted on the website and it will be included in the next newsletter.
Klumpyan/E. Resch m/s/c to raise hourly pay for snow plowing to $20.00. Roll call vote –
all yes.
R. Resch/Schmidt to change fees for message board to $5.00 a day, $20.00 a week.
Roll call vote – all yes.
Receipts were reported for December.
Next meeting January 24, 2022
Schmidt/R. Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

Please see the 2022 Recycling calendar now available

Click to access 2022-village-of-birnamwood-calendar.pdf

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022

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 –Matsche Center lights, American Legion lot & Old Village Hall maintenance – Spring
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access, ballpark base, spotlight for flag – Spring
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Sarah St & Matthew Dr on maps?
   1. Ordinances – review/adopt ordinances?
   1. WWTP assistant committee – January
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds
10. New Business

A: Snow plowing wages

B: 2021 accomplishments & plans for 2022

C: Next meeting – January 24, 2022

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 715-449-3141 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Monday, January 3, 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 27, 2021
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, December 27, 2021 at the Matsche Center.
Trustees R. Resch & Behm were absent.
Also present: Luke Reimer, Tom Gatz & Dylan Walkush
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Dylan Walkush inquired about the WWTP assistant position.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Dombrowski m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Complaints were received about snow plowing issues.
Repairs were made at the lift station and the influent sampler also needs repair.
A request was made for an additional street light on State Rd.
Schmidt/E. Resch m/s/c to grant a $1,500.00 increase for the clerk/treasurer effective
January 1, 2022 with all voting yes with Klumpyan abstaining and Sprague voting yes.
Next meeting January 10, 2022.
Schmidt/Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2021

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 –American Legion lot, Old Village Hall maintenance – Spring
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access, ballpark base, spotlight for flag – Spring
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Sarah St & Matthew Dr on maps?
   1. Ordinances – review/adopt ordinances?
   1. WWTP assistant committee – January
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds
10. New Business

A: clerk/treasurer salary

B: Next meeting – January 10, 2022

C: Happy New Year!

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 715-449-3141 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Monday, December 20, 2021