Village of Birnamwood

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, September 11, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Dombrowski was absent.
Also present: Conner Opper, Chris Jensen, Tom Kautza, Sandy Hable, Jeremy & Angela Benson, Rueben Eckardt, Floyd Resch & Lisa Resch
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jeremy Benson questioned snow plowing on Breezewood Ln. and Village right of way.
Klumpyan/Schmidt m/s/c to change zoning for 400 Railroad St from Commercial to Residential. Roll call vote – all yes.
Tom Kautza, Shawano County Board President questioned status on Library/School issues.
Sandy Hable reported on water leak at her property. Sewer billing will be adjusted.
Rueben Eckardt questioned water meter reading practices & ball park access.
Minutes were read and approved from August 28, 2023
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Insurance renewal was processed.
Building permit was issued to James Hetzel.
Concession stand drain has been repaired.
Klumpyan/E.Resch m/s/c to hire Green Pipe & Tving to do repairs in sewer line and manholes for $11,101.00. Roll call vote – all yes.
Fire hydrant near Hwy 45 will need to be moved or eliminated before Hwy 45 construction next year.
Tractor purchase will be put on hold.
Committee for new clerk/treasurer met and is working on an ad for the paper.
Complaint was received in regard to the noise into the late hours at Birchwood Park on September 9th.
Some electrical repairs are needed in Birchwood Park.
Chris Jensen announced his retirement for February 2024.
Receipts for August were reported.
Next meeting September 25, 2023.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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 before winter
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – Elm St sidewalk repair, garbage can @Birchwood, Concession stand drain repair
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – spot repairs & lining?
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds – allocated by 12/31/24, completed by 12/31/26
   1. Codification update
   1. Village truck purchase? Tractor purchase?
   1. Library update
10. New Business

A: Next meeting September 25, 2023

B:

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 715-219-4151 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Tuesday, September 5, 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, August 28, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper, Tom Gatz & Rueben Eckardt
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Tom Gatz reported that some shut offs around the Village need to be repaired.
Rueben Eckardt questioned snow removal on the corner of Field St & Hwy 45.
Minutes were read and approved from August 14, 2023
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Information has been submitted for insurance renewal.
Building permits were issued for Poured Creations, Kyle VanOrder, Norm Safford & Brian Delrow.
Ed Resch purchased and donated 6 picnic tables to the Village for the parks.
A garbage can is needed under the shelter at Birchwood park.
A complaint was received in regard to people on ATV’s without helmets.
Schmidt/Klumpyan motion and second to accept bid from Eric Clark for concrete work on Elm St & ballpark for $3,750.00. Motion did not pass with R.Resch, Block & Dombrowski voting no, E.Resch abstained.
Conner presented bids for a new tractor for $16,995 & $17,000. More discussion will be held & source for funds.
Conner also presented a bid from Green Bay Pipe & Tving for $11,101.00 to do spot repairs and lining on 7 spots and manholes found to have leaks during the televising. Film needs to be looked at.
Trustees Dombrowski, Schmidt & E.Resch will form committee for finding a new clerk/treasurer.
Conner reported bids for a new pick up truck from Quinlan’s with trade in for $18,275 and Brickner’s $23,782.
President Sprague and trustees Schmidt & Dombrowski met with school superintendent Garret Rogowski, school library aide and County librarian in regard to issues at the library. Garret will obtain bids for constructing a wall to divide the library for public and school use and another meeting will be held. At this time, for the month of September, the library will only be open to the public on Thursday’s, 10:00-4:00.
Next meeting September 11, 2023.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023

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 before winter
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – Elm St sidewalk repair
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets –
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds – allocated by 12/31/24, completed by 12/31/26
   1. Codification update
   1. Village truck purchase
   1. Library update
10. New Business

A: Next meeting September 11, 2023

B:

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 715-219-4151 or 715-449-2001.

LAURI KLUMPYAN, CLERK

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023