Village of Birnamwood

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2019
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, October 14, 2019
at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Ecker was absent
Also present: Tom Gatz, Chris Jensen, Brian & Brenda Delrow, Randy & Vicki Wruck
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Behm/Dombrowski m/s/c to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes.
Windmill will be installed November 9th, weather permitting.
Cell tower is up, services not hooked up yet.
CBS Squared Engineering provided a plan for the water situation in the subdivision.
R. Resch/Behm m/s/c to follow County ordinance for ATV/UTV’s which would require changing the maximum speed
limit on all designated routes to 35 miles per hour uless posted limit is less. Roll call vote – all yes.
President Sprague and Trustee Dombrowski researched cost of electronic speed signs.
Schmidt/R. Resch m/s/c to purchase 3 iTrackers for $7,735.00. Roll call vote – all yes.
Discussion was held in regard to use of the Matsche Center for classes. Board approves such uses.
Receipts for September were reported.
Next meeting October 28th.
Schmidt/R. Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019

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 September 23, 2019 minutes
7. Approval to pay bills as presented
8. Old business
9. ballpark update – blacktopping or other surface, fence caps, gate & fence repairs
10. Park projects – windmill, merry-go-rounds – spring
11. Cell phone tower – update
12. Discontinue alley?
13. Security cameras – cost estimate
14. Water issues in Corazalla subdivision update
15. New business

A: revisit ATV/UTV ordinance

B: electronic speed signs

C: I-tracker information

D: Next meeting – October 28, 2019

E: Adjournment

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, October 7, 2019

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, September 23, 2019
at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Ed Resch, Diane Haas, Tom Gatz, Chris Jensen, Brian & Brenda Delrow
Vicki Wruck, Cathy Kessen, Adam Resch
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Oath of Office was issued to Jody Dombrowski
The Delrows were looking for an update on the water problems in the subdivision.
Cathy Kessen asked that the Board recite the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings start.
Vicki Wruck stated there is a need for a local police dept. Suggestion to install electronic speed signs..
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes.
Ed Resch is coordinating Countryside Fence and North Country Landscaping to finish at ball park.
Merry-go-round project to be finished in the Spring.
Cell tower installation will begin October 9th.
Security cameras will also help with issues occurring in the Village that police presence is not handling.
Cost estimates will be obtained so funds can be budgeted for in 2020.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to hire CBS Squared Engineering to provide a plan for the water situation in the
subdivision for $1,000.00.  Roll call vote – all yes with Dombrowski abstaining.
Trustee Dombrowski reported that Shawano County is working on a unified ATV/UTV ordinance for
all municipalities. Our speed limits for ATV/UTV’s will be looked at for next meeting.
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to hire Hanson Sanitation to install a manhole and valve at sewer plant to
catch settlement and allow for clean out before gravel, rocks and grit get into system and cause
damage. Roll call vote – all yes.
Chris Jensen reported on I-trackers available for purchase to help locate where all the extra influx
to the sewer system is coming from. More information to be provided at next meeting.
A First Aid kit is needed at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Schmidt reported that he has received complaints in regard to size of signage throughout
the Village and request for fall garbage cleanup. As signs are replaced, larger signs will be installed.
Our current garbage contract doesn’t allow for spring or fall clean ups and would be an additional
fee passed on to residents for a dumpster and cost of someone to moniter what is being dumped.
If residents have large items to be disposed of they can contact Advanced Disposal to make arrange-
ments to have them picked up
Adam Resch arrived late and submitted a signed agreement from property owners abutting his
property to permit a variance being granted to allow him a 8′ setback for the construction of a shed.
An updated schedule of profit and loss was submitted by clerk/treasurer for board members to see
where we stand so far this year.
Advanced Disposal has raised collection rates again. Our contract with them will expire in March 2021
and new bids will need to be obtained in 2020.
Behm/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

Now available under documents.

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Matsche Center, 363 Railroad St.

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to order
2. Adoption of agenda
3. Motion to deviate from the order of agenda if necessary
4. Public comments
5. Reading and approval of September 9, 2019 minutes
6. Approval to pay bills as presented
7. Old business
8. ballpark update – blacktopping or other surface, fence caps, gate & fence repairs
9. Park projects – windmill, merry-go-rounds
10. Cell phone tower – update
11. Discontinue alley?
12. Security cameras
13. Water issues in Corazalla subdivision update
14. New business

A: Next meeting – October 7, 2019

B: Adjournment

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, September 16, 2019

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, September 9, 2019
at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Ed Resch, Diane Haas, Tom Gatz, Jody Dombrowski, Chris Jensen, Dennis Rew, Lawrence Hable
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Behm/Ecker m/s/c to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes.
Schmidt/Diers m/s/c to accept bid from Countryside Fence for $8,204.00 to finish fencing at ball park. $4,114.00
will be paid with balance in Project X account and balance of bill paid by Village.  Roll call vote – all yes.
Diers/Schmidt m/s/c to purchase 20′ windmill from Hein’s Fish Farm for $2,000.00 including installation.
Roll call vote – all yes.
Merry-go-round being worked on.
Cell phone tower progress continues.
Discontinuance of alley sent to Village Attorney.
Chris Jensen reported on engineer for water issues in subdivision.
President Sprague reported that Fire Dept. is looking to purchase a new fire truck. Village share would
be around $65,000.00. Total cost of truck would be $380,000.00.
President Sprague accepted resignation of Trustee Diers.
Ecker/Diers m/s/c to allow Don Schmidt to sign checks. Roll call vote – all yes.
Schmidt/C. Resch m/s/c to appoint Jody Dombrowski to fill Trustee Dier’s position until the April election.
Roll call vote – all yes.
Receipts were reported for August.
Diers/R. Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Matsche Center, 363 Railroad St.

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to order
2. Adoption of agenda
3. Motion to deviate from the order of agenda if necessary
4. Public comments
5. Reading and approval of August 26, 2019 minutes
6. Approval to pay bills as presented
7. Old business
8. ballpark update – blacktopping or other surface, fence caps, gate & fence repairs
9. Park projects – windmill, merry-go-rounds
10. Cell phone tower – update
11. Discontinue alley?
12. Security cameras
13. Water issues in Corazalla subdivision update
14. New business

A: Next meeting – September 23, 2019

B: Adjournment

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 Tuesday, September 3, 2019

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 2019
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, August 26, 2019
at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Ed Resch, Diane Haas, Tom Gatz, Jody Dombrowski, Chris Jensen, Pam Fischer, Karen Dickman
Larry & Cathy Kessen
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Pam Fischer spoke on behalf of the library, explaining services that are provided.
Larry & Cathy Kessen asked about the blacktopping on Matthew Dr.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes.
Pre-con meeting was held. Tower up early October, up & running mid-late Nov. Wi-fi also available.
Copies of the survey done for the school property were presented.  Village Attorney will be contacted
for abandoning alley.
4 needle boxes were ordered.
Chris contacted an engineer to look over the subdivision for a solution for water issues.
A pump was blown out at the sewer plant because of a pair of gloves that went through the system.
Cost of repairs was $4,200.00.
Kevin Diers reported that he will be moving out of the Village and therefore resigning his position
as trustee after the next meeting.
Ecker/Diers m/s/c to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019

Matsche Center, 363 Railroad St.

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to order
2. Adoption of agenda
3. Motion to deviate from the order of agenda if necessary
4. Public comments
5. Reading and approval of August 12, 2019 minutes
6. Approval to pay bills as presented
7. Old business
8. ballpark update – blacktopping or other surface, fence caps, gate & fence repairs
9. Park projects – windmill, merry-go-rounds
10. Cell phone tower – update
11. Discontinue alley?
12. Needle disposal box
13. Security cameras
14. Auto Repair update
15. Water issues in Corazalla subdivision
16. New business

A: Next meeting – September 9, 2019

B: Adjournment

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, August 19, 2019

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2019
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, August 12, 2019
at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Ed Resch, Diane Haas, Tom Gatz, Jody Dombrowski, Chris Jensen, Bryce-Cirrinity, Dennis Rew,
Tom Leslie, Brian & Brenda Delrow, Brian Resch & Miriam Nelson.
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
President Sprague informed Bryce what our needs are for security cameras. A meeting will be set up to
walk through the areas to determine what will be needed to set up a network to a server and cost involved.
Dennis Rew reported that he has rescued the trophies from the former Birnamwood High School and
also received a donation of a trophy case and thought the Village would like possession of them. A location
in the Matsche Center will be determined.
Tom Leslie spoke in regard to the Auto Repair shop on Cty Rd N and stated that there is a large number of
vehicles on the property and looking like a junkyard. He is also concerned of fluids leaking from these
vehicles into the ground and affecting the wells in the area. Suggested a fence would help some of the
problem. A property survey is to be completed and a neighboring drain field may be affected also.
Brian Delrow represented residents in the Corazalla subdivision and reported the water issues that have
arisen seemingly since the Kingdom Hall was built. Research will need to be done with engineers to help
resolve this issue.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes.
Nothing new at ball park yet.
Ron Resch and Bob Ecker repaired the old merry-go-round and installed it back at Birchwood Park.
Trustee Schmidt reported the cost of a windmill would be $2,000-$2,500 installed.
Pre-construction meeting for the cell tower will be Wednesday, August 14th, at 11:30. Project is
scheduled to start September 9th. Area has been staked out.
K & D Construction repaired the heaving culverts. Additional large rocks still need to be placed.
Trustee Diers presented information on needle containers for bathrooms.
Complaint received on long grass and weeds on Cty Rd N, Dollar General & Backes store.
Diers/Ecker m/s/c to grant picnic license to Schairer’s Autumn Acres for Sept. 5, 12 & 19th.
Roll call vote – all yes.
Some body work needs to be done on the plow truck.
July receipts were reported.
Ecker/Behm m/s/c to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer