Jeff Sanders

The Town Board meeting included discussion and possible action on various topics such as a financial update presented by Baird Financial, a resolution authorizing the issuance of a general obligation promissory note, awarding a bid, DPW capital improvement equipment purchases, a temporary Class B license and special event application, operator licenses, an invoice, first responder compensation and employment status, and Class B roads. The board also received department reports and identified future agenda items. Additionally, the board discussed the 2024 Town of Freedom General Fund, Capital Fund, and Debt Service Fund Year End Estimate Financial Report, including revenues, expenditures, and potential journal entry adjustments.

The Town Board meeting included discussions and possible actions on several key items, such as the final plat for Fox Meadows Subdivision, a temporary Class B license and special event application for St. Nicholas Winterfest, and an operator license. The board also considered delegating authority for temporary park signage to the Parks Committee or Administrator, amending the procurement policy, and PTO policy changes. Additionally, the meeting involved discussions on making Resolution 2024-16 street vacation recordable and the VFW contract. Department reports were presented, and future agenda items were identified. A closed session was held to confer with legal counsel and discuss personnel issues, purchasing of public properties, and employee data. The meeting also covered the approval of Resolution 2024-15 honoring Jodi Roskowski's service, the TIF Agreement Amendment with KG Futures Group, LLC, and the Fire Company Brush Truck Purchase with CIP Amendment. The board also discussed the Diamond 4 Sponsorship Proposal, amending the speed limit on French Road, and the MSA Park Concept Plan.

The Town Board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. These included a special event permit for Breakfast on the Farm, operator licenses, a variance for the Dercks/Fields property, lights in Citizens Park, and a pay application for the VFW Park project. The board also addressed the appointment of a First Responder Director, position descriptions for First Responders, a proposal from the Freedom Athletic Association Diamond 5, a failing culvert on Weyers Road, placement of announcements at town hall, updates to the fee schedule for yard waste site misuse, amendments to the Planning Commission ordinance, and a review of the employee handbook. Additionally, department reports were presented, future agenda items were identified, and vouchers/direct deposits were considered.

The meeting focused on the 2025 road project bids for Maloney Road. The board rescinded a previous motion regarding these bids and then approved the original bid to Northeast Asphalt for $216,883.90. They also authorized the preparation of a second bid for additional work on Maloney Road and various municipal parking lot projects.

The meeting covered various topics including setting depositories for 2025, swearing in newly elected supervisors, appointing plan commission and park committee members, setting the next annual meeting date, addressing questions on the annual report, and receiving committee/board reports from first responders, the fire company, engineering, highway/public works, parks, police, and the administrator.