Almond Village
Board Regular Meeting
October 9, 2023
5:00pm
Present: B. Roehrborn, D. Johnson, D. Schultz, D. Warzynski, G. Otto, L. Helmrick, C. Smith, H Burns
Visitors: David Schauer
Meeting was called to order at 5:08 pm by President B. Roehrborn
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
L. Helmrick a motion, seconded by G. Otto to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2023 board meeting. Motion approved 5-0.
Treasurer’s report – H. Burns gave the treasurer’s report. D. Johnson made a motion, seconded by G. Otto to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion approved 5-0.
Finance report: D. Johnson gave the finance report. G. Otto made a motion, seconded by D. Schultz to approve the bills. Motion approved 5-0
Discussion/Approval Dog License fees for 2024: G. Otto made a motion seconded by D. Schultz to match the increase of the county’s dog licenses. Spayed/Neutered-$17.00, Not Spayed/Neutered-$27.00, Late Fee After March 31, 2023-$5.00. Motion approved 5-0
Public Input-None
Fire/EMS – Open house at the Fire Station on Friday October 27, 2023 from 5-7pm for Halloween. All are welcome to come.
Public Works – Need to look at road repairs.
Properties Committee –Branches on Dan’s Dr need to be cut down. Also, many other areas need trimming. A request for a No Parking by the garbage/recyclables at the Manor so these items can be picked up. Will contact someone from the Manor to install this sign as it is their property.
Ordinance/Personnel-A motion was made by D. Warzynski, seconded by L. Helmrick to remove the Stevens Point Journal as the official newspaper from Sec 2-1-3, as the newspaper is not delivered to the Village anymore. Motion approved 5-0. It was recommended to post ordinance changes on our website. All ordinances have been updated on the website for all to view.
A Personnel meeting will follow our regular meeting to discuss wages/personnel issues before the budget workshop meeting.
A Budget Workshop date was set for October 16, 2023 at 5:00pm
Equipment-Plow truck has 1 sensor, 2 relays to be repaired. Air Compressor is good shape now. The Jetter needs a repair to the camera. Still looking for a front-end loader for snow removal. Also, the board recommended Dave get the other two new tires for the pickup truck before winter.
Zoning – One attachment between two buildings
Cemetery – None
Beautification – None
Media/Sewer Clerk –Possible letters going out next week to sewer owners that have delinquent payments
Trick or Treating date is set for October 27, 2023, 5-7pm same as last year.
Harter’s-reviewed loads going to Marathon County vs Portage County. It is almost 2-1 going to Portage County. Need to contact Harter’s as they are supposed to be 50-50.
Went over the Insurance premiums before the budget workshop to inform the board of costs. The board agreed the premiums look good. Some have gone down a little.
Next meeting November 13, 2023 at 5:00pm
G. otto made a motion, seconded by L. Hemrick to adjourn. Motion approved 5-0
Adjourned at 6:02pm
Respectfully
Carol Smith, Clerk