Town of Bloomfield

Key discussions during the meetings covered several operational and financial matters across January through December 2025. Major agenda items included the Aspen Avenue bridge/structure project, which involved setting a public hearing date, later circumvented by new information regarding the requirement for elector approval to borrow funds. Approvals were granted for various capital projects, including the scope change for TRIP funds to 31st Avenue and awarding the Aspen Bridge Project bid to Advance Construction Inc. The board discussed and ultimately decided to open all town roads for ATV use for a year. Financial reporting was a constant theme, covering treasurer's reports, bill approvals, and the adoption of the 2026 budget. Land use discussions included the discontinuance of a portion of Main Street, requiring resolution approval and setting a future public hearing date. The board reviewed and approved resolutions regarding dog licensing (moving it to County handling) and budget amendments to account for the BCPL loan and community contributions, such as the $40,000 voluntary contribution from Pine Breeze Dairy for the Aspen Ave project. Snowplowing bids were awarded to Brothers Construction for a three-year term after receiving no other bids. The board also denied a request for a letter of support for Brightspeed due to service complaints.

The board reviewed and approved the agenda. Key discussions included the Treasurer's report detailing January credits and debits, and the approval of bills for payment, including disbursement totals and checks issued for LOSA. Board reports covered addressing a downed sign, progress on the next ARIP road improvement project including coordination with DNR and WE Energies, and the execution of the dock installation and removal contract for 2026. The Clerk reported that there is no February election and confirmed proceeding with advertising bids for Aspen Ave. New business involved the approval of Resolution 2026-02 regarding election officials, drafting a notice to BCPL for loan payoff following state reimbursement, and establishing a town policy that overpayments of property taxes less than $5 will not be returned. Preliminary work on the 36th Dr bridge replacement was discussed with no immediate action taken.

Key discussions included the submission of the ARIP for Aspen Ave to the State for reimbursement and preliminary work on the subsequent road improvement project on Aspen Ave. The board also discussed snowplowing performance and finalizing the LOSA for the fire department, including a proposed increase to the town's portion of the per-person cost. A maturity of a Certificate of Deposit (CD) was noted, leading to a motion to add $5,000 to the capital fund CD as budgeted for FY 2026. The board reviewed and approved Amendment to 2026 Budget, Resolution 2026-01, which was previously voted on in the December meeting. A significant discussion focused on the PS Rescue contract, which commenced before execution or board approval, leading to stipulations requiring future contracts and substantiation for any cost increases by November 1st annually.

The board discussed the first snowfall and plowing operations. The Chairman is preparing for the LOSA meeting for 2026 and has completed WISLR road reporting, while also working on GTA funding approval for a portion of Alp Dr. The Clerk reported on the completion of levy reporting with the DOR, filing of the Statement of Taxes, completion of the annual insurance audit, and retirement funding for board members. The board approved election workers for the 2026-27 term and the opening of a savings account for capital projects, specifically the 36th Dr bridge, and designated funds for the ARIP road project in 2026 on Aspen Ave. A prepayment to Brothers Construction for snowplowing was also approved.

The meeting included a treasurer's report, approval of bills, and board reports on the installation of Tiger boards on Aspen bridge. The board discussed correspondence from the Emergency Management director regarding a PIO contact. Updates were provided on the PSFD, including lights on the airboat. The board signed a contract for snowplowing and reviewed the ATV Ordinance, approving it with a vote of 2-1. Additionally, the board approved resolutions for online payments and amending the budget by moving funds from Public Works Expense to General Government Expense.