Greg Brunner

The board discussed property maintenance and resident concerns regarding water quality following hydrant usage. Old business included reviews of legal representation for 2027 and revisions to the policy for delinquent water and sewer bills. New business covered progress updates on the regionalization project, approval of a soil boring contract, and the decision to adopt a phased-in approach for utility rate adjustments. Other topics addressed included sign updates, maintenance of the baseball field concession stand, and the review of departmental reports from the Clerk/Treasurer, wastewater/water operations, and street maintenance. The meeting concluded with the approval of bill payments.

The board meeting agenda included discussions regarding sidewalk maintenance responsibilities, legal representation, and updates to the village policy for delinquent utility bills. Key infrastructure topics covered were a regionalization and lift station project, contract presentations for soil borings, and a rate study for regionalization. The board also addressed licensing, signage updates, and maintenance for the baseball field concession stand. Reports were provided covering financial accounts, utility billing, and municipal water/wastewater test results, along with street maintenance updates and personnel discussions held in closed session.

The board discussed several topics, including a request for security cameras at the ball park due to vandalism and property maintenance enforcement. They voted to opt out of the Dairyland Rail Commission and approved the donation of village-owned land for the CTH A project. Other items included selecting legal representation for 2027, the approval of Wisconsin Towns Association dues, and a discussion regarding the policy for delinquent utility bills. Reports were provided covering administrative, wastewater, water, street, and maintenance activities, followed by the approval of bill payments and a closed session for personnel discussion.

The meeting includes discussions and actions on joining the Dairyland Rail Commission and managing documentation for the CTH A Project. Key agenda items also cover the selection of legal representation, approval of Wisconsin Towns Association dues, and a policy change for delinquent utility bills. Additionally, the board will review financial and operational reports from the Clerk/Treasurer and the Water/Wastewater department, along with street maintenance updates and the approval of outstanding payments. The session will conclude with a closed session regarding personnel matters.

The board meeting addressed several critical items. Under old business, the Sewer Rate Study, required for wastewater regionalization, was approved for funding through the loan proposal. The TIF Loan agreement with Prevail Bank was finalized, although another loan agreement is pending review by the Medford board. New business included a presentation from the Dairyland Rail Commission regarding reopening the rail line between Spencer and Medford, with a decision deferred until the next meeting. The board expressed concerns regarding paperwork from Gruber Consulting related to the CTH A project in 2027, specifically about selling or donating village-owned land, and opted to defer a vote pending more information. The board approved transitioning to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments from Taylor County. The calculated 2026 pool operating contribution to the City of Medford was approved, ensuring village residents receive resident fee structures. Reports from the Clerk/Treasurer, Municipal Wastewater/Water, and Street and Maintenance were reviewed and approved. The session concluded with the approval of vouchers and EFT payments, and a closed session was held for personnel discussion.