Desiree Saenz

The board meeting included an update on the wastewater facility, which has been approved by the DNR and is awaiting approval from USDA-RD. Discussions also covered public works, approval of an invoice for the WWTF upgrade, the opening of sealed bids for a garbage/recycling contract, and the approval of individuals as signors on the Sewer Reserve Fund and Sewer Debt & Service Fund accounts. Additional items included approval to pay tuition and hotel expenses for Kris to attend the Clerks & Treasurers Institute, a request for sponsorship to the Rusk County Junior Fair, and the final payment for a Lift Station Loan.

The meeting included an update on the wastewater facility, public works matters, renewal of the insurance policy, fair housing actions, clerk certification of public posting for a CDBG grant, a donation for the Pork in the Park Fund Raiser, adoption of the 2018 Weyerhaeuser Municipal Water Utility Annual Budget, a reference to a dog complaint, approval of increasing water rates by 3%, and approval of the Financial Report and Disbursements.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the Washburn Ave/6th Street Project Bid, Well 1 Maintenance Bid, and modifications to the water tower project. The board also discussed patching the Park Pavilion floor, posting for a Public Works Director/Operator, and the demolition of blighted properties. Additionally, there was a denial to reimburse Kathleen Suski for Post Office clean-up invoices. The board approved ordinances related to the removal of salvageable materials from vacated buildings, abolishing the Office of Constable, and amending zoning ordinances concerning mobile homes. The meeting also included a proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week and updates on the Village Park Playground equipment installation.

The meeting included a review of the draft 2021 audit from CLA accounting. The board discussed purchasing stop signs, budget items for 2023, including fuel costs, wastewater testing requirements, potential pavement projects, hydrant maintenance, and a possible purchase of the VFW hall. The board also considered an increase in payroll for overlap during Greg Olesiak's retirement. A request to add a streetlight at the East end of Culver Ave was approved. A contract with the WI Department of Administration for the Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program was also approved.

The meeting included discussions on the completion of the WWTF Project and final certifications for Rural Development, a sump pump project and future water service hookups, approval of WWTF Invoices for Rural Development Draw Request from Grant Funds, Cedar Corporation working with Mike Hause on property survey, and Two Rivers Accounting budget/audit proposal. The board also addressed the approval of the financial report and disbursements.