Village of Reedsville

The Reedsville Village Board meeting included public input regarding potential business locations. Key discussions and decisions involved paying accounts payable, postponing a discussion on the Valders Ambulance Service/Rescue Contract, approving an application and reinstating personnel for the Fire Department, and approving the disposal of leaded water service parts while postponing a discussion on hydrants. The Board also approved including the maintenance of Well #3 motor into the Emergency Operations Plan. Following a public hearing, the rezoning of property at 536 Deerview Drive to residential was approved, and a decision was made to prepare a Land Request for Proposal for Village-owned land for five years. The session concluded with discussions in a closed session regarding public employee performance/compensation, followed by approving support staff and administrative contracts.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on several operational matters. Key topics involved correspondence concerning Hwy 10/Hwy W, leading to approvals for a Safety Study and a Speed Study by the WI DOT. The board also discussed RAA plans for adding a baseball diamond by Gary Pautz Field. An action item addressed culverts/drain tile for Meadowbrook MHP, LLC, approved pending property owner consent. Administrative actions included creating a checklist for hall cleaning services and updating the Electrical Inspection Fee Schedule. Department reports highlighted First Responder and Fire Department call volumes, with the Fire Department receiving approval for Emergency Operations. Utility department updates included progress on the WWTP Facility Plan and Well #3 Project, resulting in approvals for multiple pay applications and change orders related to treatment and transmission main work. Public Works provided an update on the USDA project. The Deputy Clerk-Treasurer addressed contracting with the Electrical Inspector and initiating RFPs for the Building Inspector position.

Key discussions during this Village Board meeting included public input regarding chicken requests and a Home Occupation License, which was approved pending Manitowoc County Health Department clearance. The Trick or Treating time for October 27, 2024, was approved. The Board approved the 2025 Brillion/Reedsville Law Enforcement Agreement and authorized the appraisal, posting, and sale of an ATV, with proceeds designated for essential Police Department items. Public Works reported that the Well #3 Transmission Line Project is on hold until Spring 2025 due to material shortages, and discussions were held regarding electric recycling scheduling and the status of the Deyo Disposal matter. The Clerk-Treasurer noted that the Budget Public Hearing Meeting was scheduled for November 11, 2024, and postponed discussion on the financial report regarding custodial credit risk and collateralization until the next meeting.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the contract with Onward Accounting & Consulting for financial services, including completing the Village 2025 financial statements and the PSC report, totaling $8,400.00. Bills totaling $121,205.65 and payroll of $20,218.57 were approved. Department reports included updates on the SRO program, DOT letter correspondence, First Responders calls and new officer selections for 2026, and Fire Department calls. The Fire Department received approval to purchase new equipment (struts and spreader) using donation funds, pending further verification of donations, and approved a new firefighter application pending checks. Utility updates involved progress on the WWTP Project and Well #3 Project, and approval of pay application #10 for Rohde Brother's and a contingent Treatment Disbursement Request. A resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from borrowing proceeds was approved. Public Works received approval to sign on Hwy 10/Hwy W with Solar power up to $2,500.00. The Clerk-Treasurer secured approval for the Tennessen Appraisal Proposal for the 2026 revaluation, approved the Homecoming Parade street closure application with fee waiver, approved an updated Village fee schedule (including new beer/liquor license fees), approved Trick or Treat hours for October 26, 2025, and approved three separate ordinances amending sections of the Municipal Code related to the Building Code.

The meeting commenced with a public hearing for the proposed 2026 Budget, which concluded without public comment. Key discussions included department reports covering First Responders call statistics and the approval of a new member application, Fire Department updates on the SimsUshare training program purchase, and updates on utility projects including the WWTP Project landscaping and Well #3 Project pay applications. The board approved several disbursement requests related to the utility projects. The Clerk-Treasurer presented general fund and various utility fund bills for approval, alongside the approval of the Resolution Adopting 2026 Budget and Tax Levy, the 2026 Proposed Sewer Budget, and the 2026 Proposed Water Budgets. An operator's license application was also approved after a successful background check.