Village of Birnamwood

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, June 13, 2022 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Conner Opper, Chris Jensen, Luke Reimer, Rich Resch & Richard Gruber
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Rich Resch informed the Board that a privacy fence in memory of Dave Resch will be installed at the ball park.
Richard Grubar asked for zoning on his property at 190 Cty Rd N be changed to just residential, not commercial.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
A $100 League of WI Municipalities insurance dividend was received.
The ambulance service will be remodeling the old village hall to allow overnight stays.
A complaint was received in regard to grass and rodents around PJ’s Pub.
The pond at Birchwood Park needs to be sprayed regularly. Trustee Schmidt will get quotes for fish. Contact DNR in regard to shocking pond for fish count.
E.Resch/Dombrowski m/s/c to rehab well #4 with a new submersible pump and base for $14,094. Roll call vote – all yes.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to grant picnic license to St. Philomena’s for August 14th. Roll call vote – all yes. Paperwork has been received from Birnamwood Baseball Team.
Fireworks permit was approved for Bruce Mitchell.
Another ARPA deposit in the amount of $40,925.40 will be received in June. We need to allocate funds by 2024 and use them by 2026.
Another phone line will be added for Conner Opper.
Trustee Dombrowski submitted information on how EMS funding is raised elsewhere. We need to educate the communities on the importance of keeping our department in service. Vote YES to EMS!
Chris & Conner have been working on replacing boards on the picnic tables. Edges need to be sanded.
Receipts for May were reported.
Schmidt/Klumpyan m/s/c to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 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 – Safety grant
   1. Property & Land Use –Old Village Hall maintenance
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access, ballpark ground base, spotlight for flag,
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets –tank inspection-Aug., well rehabs
   1. Ordinances – review/adopt ordinances?
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds –
   1. Conner phone & truck use
10. New Business

A:

B:

C: Next meeting – June 13, 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 Tuesday, May 31, 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 2022
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, May 23, 2022 at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Behm was absent.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Rick Parker, Dave Humblet & Wayne Clark
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Rick Parker asked for reduction in sewer charges due to outside water leak.
Dave Humblet spoke in regard to Legion property progress.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
R. Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Water heater at ball park is working now.
We are again eligible for a $500.00 safety grant through our insurance company.
Village Hall steps need to be repaired.
Three lights are out at the ball park. Fundraiser account will pay for the lift truck to install them. More replacements will need to be ordered. Questions on outlets in the concession stand.
Televising of the sewer lines has been completed.
Fine screen at sewer plant will be installed this week.
E.Resch/Klumpyan m/s/c to grant temporary license to Birnamwood Little League. Roll call vote – all yes. Paperwork has not been received yet for Birnamwood Baseball Team.
Recycling grant was received for $555.58. This is based on per capita basis. $0.253 per person.
Discussion was held in regard to phone and truck usage for Conner.
President Sprague reported on the latest information for Ambulance fulltime service funding.
Schmidt/Klumpyan m/s/c to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer