Village of Birnamwood

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, September 28, 2020
at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Diane Haas, Cheleng Lor & Ed Resch.
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Cheleng Lor was interested in how the billing was done for the High St project & wanted to make sure
his driveway is repaired.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes.
Speed sign reports show that 97% of drivers are speeding.
Joint Powers Agreement with Marathon Cunty was signed.
Stage coach has been installed in Birchwood Parl.
Phase 1 & 2 on Corazalla Dr. is complete. High St. is complete. Matthew Dr. is complete.
Grass will need to be cut back along Corazalla St. for better water flow.
President Sprague presented a new breakdown of the High St. costs. New invoices will be sent
to the affected parties.
ATV/UTV ordinance was reviewed. Amended ordinance will be signed at the next meeting.
Discussion was held in regard to the delinquent water/sewer accounts.
R. Resch/Behm m/s/c to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

Village of Birnamwood will have Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 31st, 4:30-7:00 p.m.

This event is not Village sponsored.

If you wish to participate, you must participate at your own risk.

Maintain physical distancing if possible.

Only visit homes with porch lights turned on.

If you have a temperature or any signs of illness, please do not participate.

Be Safe, Stay Safe!

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

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. Coronavirus update
10. Speed sign reports
11. Committee reports
    1. Finance & Insurance
    1. Property & Land Use – Backes Store demo update, survey update, bike trail
    1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – merry-go-rounds, stage coach
    1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Corazalla Dr – Phase 1 update, Phase 2 update, High St
    1. Ordinances – review/adopt ATV/UTV ordinance & others
    1. Clerk communications
12. New Business

A:

B: events

1. Fall General Election November 3

C: Next meeting – October 12, 2020

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 21, 2020

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, September 14, 2020
at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Tom Gatz, Chris Jensen, Bob & Deanna Jensen, Miriam Nelson, Dave & Patti Schwede & Ed Resch.
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Dave Schwede had concerns in regard to the lot lines of the Backes Store property.
Minutes were read and approved.
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes.
Schmidt/Dombrowski m/s/c to have Northeast Asphalt blacktop Matthew St. west of Sarah St. 185′
when they do the work on High St. for $6,495.00. Motion carried  with R.Resch & Klumpyan voting no.
Behm/Klumpyan m/s/c to add Cty. Hwy. N to ATV/UTV ordinance. Roll call vote – all yes.
R. Resch/Dombrowski m/s/c to adopt Ordinance #20-9-1 to Exempt Village Treasurer from Treasurer’s
Bond. Motion carried with Klumpyan abstaining.
Behm/Schmidt m/s/c to notify delinquent Water/Sewer customers of the County’s change in procedure
for special assessments and past due balances are now due or water will be shut off. Roll call vote –
all yes.
Schmidt/Dombrowski m/s/c to approve Certified Survey Map for 2 lots on 1st Ave. Roll call vote – all yes.
Discussion was held in regard to Trick or Treating. Village will have Trick or Treating on October 31st
from 4:30-7:00 pm. If you wish to participate you participate at your own risk in regard to distributing treats
or receiving treats. Maintain physical distancing if possible and only visit homes with porch lights turned on.
Do not participate if you have any signs of illness  or a temperature.  Be safe.
A complaint was received of excessive dog barking at 527A Marcus St.
Chris Jensen informed the Board of the changes required from the DNR for phosphorous limits in the
future. An engineer will need to be consulted to find the most cost effective solution for our system.
Receipts were reported for August.
Klumpyan/R. Resch m/s/c to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer