Village of Birnamwood

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, April 24, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper, Chris Jensen and Rueben Eckardt
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Block/R.Resch motion to move public comments to end of the meeting. Motion failed.
Rueben Eckardt had comments in regard to Field St, assessments and sign usage. Meeting proceeded after 20 minutes.
Bills were presented.
Schmidt/Dombrowski m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
PSI is working on bids for Village Hall & ball park wheelchair access.
Surveyor is working on Cieslewicz property.
Trustee E. Resch is getting bids for bell tower.
Building permits were received from Erika Denovi & Jane Rastl
Chris Jensen had a sample of micro-surfacing product from Struck & Irwin Paving. This may be a better option than chip sealing.
Klumpyan/Dombrowski m/s/c to purchase $1,000.00 worth of fish for Birchwood pond. Roll call vote passed with R.Resch & Block voting no.
The DNR has suggested we hire an engineer to complete progress reports for the sewer plant.
A resident contacted Trustee Dombrowski in regard to garbage stopping collection when he moves. She contacted Harter’s. Clerk will follow up on this.
Committees were reviewed. E.Resch/Klumpyan m/s/c to adopt changes to committees. Roll call vote – all yes.
President Sprague will contact resident on Pearl St.
President Sprague attended Board of Review training.
E.Resch/Dombrowski motion to move to closed session at 8:25 p.m.
Schmidt/Klumpyan motion to move to open session at 8:45 p.m.
R.Resch/Klumpyan m/s/c to grant Conner Opper a $1.00 an hour increase in wages effective 5/1/23. Roll call vote – all yes.
Next meeting May 8, 2023.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 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, MC parking lot, belltower, Cieslewicz survey
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Street bids
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds –
   1. Open Book – May 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Board of Review – May 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
   1. Codification update
10. New Business

A: Next meeting – May 8, 2023

B: review committees

C: Pearl St property

D: The Board will adjourn to closed session at the close of the meeting pursuant WI Statutes for personnel matters.

E: The Board will reconvene to open session to ratify any decisions made in closed session.

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, April 17, 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, April 10, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper, Chris Jensen, Emily Low and Destiny Boswell
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Destiny Boswell spoke in regard to Matsche Center usage.
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Gravel needs to be added to the driveway in Birchwood park and at the sewer plant.
Schmidt/Dombrowski m/s/c to hire Green Bay TV & Televising for televising lines.
Roll call vote – all yes.
Field St. blacktopping will be done next year after LRIP grant is obtained for the second half of the street.
Conner has completed his training and obtained his water license.
Letter from the assessor was reviewed. New assessment letters will be sent to residents this week.
Garret Rogowski spoke to President Sprague about security issues and plans for the library.
Receipts for March were reported.
Next meeting April 24, 2023.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

SPRING ELECTION RESULTS 4/4/23

VOTERS – 181 Shawano Co., 10 Marathon County

JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT Janet Protasiewicz 80 Daniel Kelly 102 Scattering  2

State Referendum 1 Yes 133 No 51

State Referendum 2 Yes 132 No 55

State Referendum 3 Yes 165 No 22

CIRCUIT COURT B4 Greg Strasser 10

CIRCUIT COURT B5 Michael Moran 10

VILLAGE PRESIDENT Mike Sprague 173

VILLAGE TRUSTEE Jon Block 144 Don Schmidt 123 Ron Resch 160

MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM Yes 122 No 61

SCHOOL BOARD AREA 3 Richard Olson Jr 171

AREA 5 Trevor Szutkowski 113 Bree Krueger-Schmidt 56

AREA 6 Laura McGee 153

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023

Matsche Center, 363 Railroad St.

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Oath of Office
4. Adoption of agenda
5. Motion to deviate from the order of agenda if necessary
6. Public comments
7. Reading and approval of minutes
8. Approval to pay bills as presented
9. Old business
10. Committee reports
    1. Finance & Insurance –
    1. Property & Land Use –Old Village Hall maintenance-Spring, MC parking lot – Spring, belltower -Spring, Cieslewicz survey
    1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access-Spring
    1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Street bids
    1. Clerk communications
    1. ARPA funds –
    1. Open Book – May 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Board of Review – May 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
    1. Codification update
11. New Business

A: Next meeting – April 24, 2023

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, April 3, 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, March 27, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper, Jon Block & Rueben Eckardt
Meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Rueben Eckardt questioned WRWA conference from last year, ball park access, blacktop on Field St, high snowbanks and Village Truck use.
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
There was an incident in Birchwood Park with vehicles getting stuck. Park will be closed for the rest of this winter and future winter seasons.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to enroll as a vendor for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program. Roll call vote – all yes.
Chris & Conner will be attending the WRWA convention.
Discussion was held in regard to individuals who used the Matsche Center. Security deposit will not be returned to one of the parties.
Klumpyan/Dombrowski m/s/c to grant fireworks permit to AC Fireworks. Roll call vote – motion carried with Schmidt voting no.
Election April 4, 2023.
Next meeting April 10, 2023.
Dombrowski/Behm m/s/c to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 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-Spring, MC parking lot – Spring, belltower -Spring, Cieslewicz survey
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access-Spring
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Street bids
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds –
   1. Open Book – May 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Board of Review – May 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
   1. Codification update
10. New Business

A: Next meeting – April 10, 2023

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, March 20, 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, March 13, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
All members were present.
Also present: Conner Opper
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Bills were presented.
R.Resch/Schmidt m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Quote received from Green Bay Pipe & Tving for $4,500.00.
Update was received from Assessor Todd Anderson in regard to the Village revaluation.
A Village resident spent 45 minutes harassing a Village employee.
Discussion was held about snow removal.
Trustee Dombrowski is working with General Code for the codification process.
Clarification was received from WTA legal counsel for the use of ARPA funds for the purchase of a new ambulance and emergency services.
DNR Environmental Fee Assessment will be $485.69.
A Village resident ask about installing an outdoor wood burner. It is not allowed per
Village ordinance.
Receipts for February were reported.
Schmidt/Behm m/s/c to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF BIRNAMWOOD

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 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-Spring, MC parking lot – Spring, belltower -Spring, Cieslewicz survey
   1. Parks/Events/Sidewalks – ballpark wheelchair access-Spring
   1. Water/Sewer/Streets – Street bids
   1. Clerk communications
   1. ARPA funds –
   1. EMS Funding meeting –March 22 @ 6:30 p.m.
   1. Open Book – May 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Board of Review – May 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
10. New Business

A: Next meeting – March 27, 2023

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, March 6, 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A regular meeting of the Birnamwood Village Board was held on Monday evening, February 27, 2023 at the Matsche Center.
Trustee Schmidt was absent.
Also present: Jason Cieslewicz
President Sprague called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jason Cieslewicz wanted to know if the board had any questions in regard to his request.
Bills were presented.
Correction to 2/13/23 minutes. Dombrowski/Klumpyan m/s/c to use grant funds for Village share of new ambulance. Roll call vote – all yes.
Resch/Behm m/s/c to approve bills. Roll call vote – all yes.
Discussion was held in regard to snowplowing.
Next EMS funding informational meeting will be held March 22 and Senator Felzkowski is planning on being in attendance. It will be a good chance for the Village to share our concerns and issues.
Next meeting March 13, 2023
Resch/Behm m/s/c to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Lauri Klumpyan, clerk/treasurer