Merrimac public meetings in 2023

December 12 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board is meeting to handle routine financial approvals, including paying outstanding bills totaling $81,480.50 and approving the 2024 water and sewer budget. The board will also consider a land use agreement with the Merrimac Snowbusters, an operator's license for Mac's Pub & Grub, and appointments for election inspectors.

• Payment of outstanding bills: $81,480.50 total (General Village $47,136.35, Park Fund $669.13, Sewer Utility $19,271.60, Water Utility $14,403.42) plus prepaid expenses $19,030.93
• Merrimac Snowbusters Trail Land Use Agreement
• Operator's License Application - Dayna Hannah for Mac's Pub & Grub
• Election Inspector Appointments
• Approve 2024 Water & Sewer Budget

November 15 Special Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation from Bart Olson on a condominium plat concept map. The board will also consider a proposed resolution to discontinue a portion of the Palisade Street right-of-way and the public lake access to Lake Wisconsin. Public input will be taken before the discussion.

• Presentation of condominium plat concept map
• Proposed resolution to discontinue a portion of Palisade Street right-of-way
• Proposed discontinuation of public lake access to Lake Wisconsin

December 12 Village Board

The Village Board approved the 2024 Water & Sewer Budget and the Merrimac Snowbusters Trail Land Use Agreement. An operator's license for Dayna Hannah at Mac's Pub & Grub was granted, and election inspectors were appointed for 2024-2025. The board discussed but took no action on replacing aging Christmas light pole decorations.

• Approved 2024 Water & Sewer Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Merrimac Snowbusters Trail Land Use Agreement (unanimous)
• Granted operator's license to Dayna Hannah for Mac's Pub & Grub (unanimous)
• Appointed election inspectors for term Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled January 2024 Caucus for Jan 13 at 9:00am (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved payment of monthly village bills (unanimous)

November 14 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will discuss Test Well No. 2 with an engineer, consider several resolutions including one to exceed the state levy for fire and rescue costs, and approve payment of outstanding bills. The agenda also includes appointments, auction results, and reports from public works and the administrator.

• Discussion on Test Well No. 2 with Strand Engineer Steve Kluesner
• Payment of outstanding bills: $23,872.27 total, plus $87,840.58 prepaid expenses
• Resolution 2023-11-03 for establishment and maintenance of trading accounts
• Resolution 2023-11-04 for policy on disposition of donated stocks
• Resolution 2023-11-05 for exceeding state levy for Merrimac Fire & Rescue cost increase

The Village Board approved the General and Parks Fund 2024 Budget and a 2023 budget amendment unanimously. They also decided to pursue a 'no bid' option with CTW and Strand Associates for Test Well No. 2, rather than signing a task order. A special meeting on November 15 considered vacating a portion of Palisade Street for a condominium development, but no motion was made to vacate, preserving public lake access.

• Approved General and Parks Fund 2023 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved General and Parks Fund 2024 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing 'no bid' option with CTW and Strand for Test Well No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11-03 for establishment of trading accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11-04 for policy on disposition of donated stock (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11-01 regarding Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11-02 for exceeding state levy for post-2005 debt service (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11-05 for exceeding state levy for Fire & Rescue cost increase (unanimous)

Meeting

The Village of Merrimac Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on November 14, 2023, to receive comments on the proposed 2023 budget amendment and 2024 budget. The 2024 General Fund budget totals $468,472 (up 9% from 2023), and the Park Fund budget totals $38,824 (up 21.6%). The total tax levy is proposed at $328,094, a 0.2% increase from 2023. The hearing is required before the board can adopt the budget.

• 2024 General Fund budget: $468,472, up 9% from 2023
• 2024 Park Fund budget: $38,824, up 21.6% from 2023
• Total tax levy: $328,094, up 0.2% from 2023
• 2023 amendment due to School St. project delay, tractor sale/purchase
• WI Act 12 adds ~$39,000 for Fire, EMS, Transportation, Public Works

October 25 Special Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board is holding a special meeting to make a decision on financing for a new tractor. The agenda includes public input before the board's decision, with no other substantive items listed.

• Board decision on new tractor financing

October 10 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to consider a proposal to ban fireworks, approve engineering design for a resident's test well, and discuss the 2024 budget. The board will also vote on paying bills totaling $22,688.72 and prepaid expenses of $26,960.23, and decide on selling the current village tractor via auction.

• Proposal to ban fireworks in the village
• Preliminary approval of engineering design for Residents' Test Well No. 2
• Village tractor lease agreement and sale via Wisconsin Surplus Auction with $35,000 reserve
• Aquafix purchase for WWTP
• Resolution 2023-10-01 to exceed state levy limit for debt service

October 10 Village Board

The Village Board approved a $1.06 per hour raise for DPW Shultz, adopted Amendment No. 1 to the Fire Protection Agreement, and discussed the 2024 draft budget to avoid a sewer rate increase. Residents spoke against a proposed fireworks ban, leading the Board to review the permit process instead. The Board also authorized a test well engineering design, a tractor lease, and a new assessment contract.

• Approved $1.06/hr raise for DPW Shultz (5-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Fire Protection Agreement (5-0)
• Preliminarily approved Strand Associates test well design contract (~$26,000) (4-1)
• Authorized 5-year tractor lease with McFarlanes' (5-0)
• Authorized sale of current tractor via Wisconsin Surplus Auction with $35,000 reserve (5-0)
• Approved $2,300 purchase of Aquafix Dynamic Duo for WWTP (5-0)
• Authorized 3-year assessment contract with Municipal Group ($5,000/yr) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-10-01 to exceed state levy limit for debt service (5-0)

September 12 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to approve bills, discuss a cell tower land lease with Dolan Realty Advisors, consider quotes for a new village tractor, and decide whether to join the Sauk Prairie Municipal Court. They will also review several proposals and appointments, and enter closed session to discuss a property easement.

• Payment of outstanding bills totaling $59,808.43, plus prepaid expenses of $24,318.48
• Dolan Realty Advisors cell tower land lease contract discussion and possible approval
• New village tractor quotes
• Decision to pursue joining Sauk Prairie Municipal Court
• Resolution 2023-09-01 to exceed state levy limit for post-2005 general obligation debt service

The Village Board approved a cell tower land lease with Dolan Realty Advisors, purchased a 26KW generator for Village Hall, and preliminarily approved a 5.5% staff raise plus bonuses. They also authorized joining the Sauk Prairie Municipal Court, renewed ArcGIS, and approved several other expenditures. The board tabled a decision on a new village tractor and sought additional quotes for assessor services.

• Approved DRA cell tower land lease (all ayes)
• Approved $12,000 generator purchase for Village Hall (all ayes)
• Approved pursuing Sauk Prairie Municipal Court membership (all ayes)
• Approved $550 ArcGIS subscription renewal (all ayes)
• Approved $1,800 floor refinishing and wall painting (all ayes)
• Approved $10,000 Crown Court flushing hydrant installation (all ayes)
• Preliminarily approved 5.5% staff raise and bonuses (all ayes)
• Approved $25,000 Wipfli audit engagement letter (all ayes)

August 8 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will review consent agenda items, pay outstanding bills totaling $26,671.69, and hear reports on storm damage cleanup and other public works issues. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a shed project, a substandard lot sale, a bartender's license, and several other items.

• Payment of outstanding bills: $26,671.69 total, including $12,982.11 for Water Utility and $5,577.56 for General Village
• Conditional Use Permit Approval for Bourgeois Shed Project
• Rathermel Sale of Substandard Lot (151-0021-00000)
• Operator's (Bartender's) License for Ashley Riha at Mac's Pub & Grub
• Sign proposal from SP Chamber of Commerce

The Village Board voted unanimously to agree with the Plan Commission that parcel 151-0021-00000 cannot be sold as a buildable lot, citing Village Ordinance §185-39. The Board also approved a conditional use permit for a shed exceeding size limits, an operator's license for Mac's Pub & Grub, and authorized the purchase of MicroC for wastewater treatment. Discussion continued on new village signs and a required flushing hydrant on Crown Court.

• Approved conditional use permit for Bourgeois shed project (unanimous)
• Upheld Plan Commission decision that parcel 151-0021-00000 is not buildable (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license for Ashley Riha at Mac's Pub & Grub (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of MicroC, up to 1,000 gallons at staff discretion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and payment of monthly bills (unanimous)

August 7 Plan Commission

The Merrimac Plan Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a shed project, review a substandard lot ordinance affecting two parcels, and discuss a comprehensive plan update. The agenda includes public input and is otherwise procedural.

• Conditional Use Permit for Bourgeois shed project, Parcel No. 151-0029-00000
• Substandard Lot Ordinance Review for Parcels 151-0020-00000 and 151-0021-00000
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion

The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Village Board deny a realtor's request to market a substandard parcel (151-0021-00000) as a buildable lot, based on Village Ordinance §185-39. The Village Board later affirmed this decision. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for a shed exceeding size limits, and discussed the Comprehensive Plan update, favoring Merrimac Ferry imagery over Sauk Prairie Riverway branding.

• Recommended denying buildable lot status for parcel 151-0021-00000 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Bourgeois shed project (unanimous, Bourgeois abstained)
• Village Board affirmed Plan Commission's decision on substandard lot (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license for Ashley Riha at Mac's Pub & Grub (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of MicroC for wastewater treatment, up to $7,000 (unanimous)

July 11 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board is meeting to handle routine financial approvals, hear a presentation on the First Impressions Program, and receive updates on public works, municipal court options, and a cell tower land lease. The agenda includes consent agenda items, payment of outstanding bills totaling $21,040.11, and discussion of specific property and equipment matters.

• Payment of outstanding bills: $21,040.11 total (General Village $11,142.50, Park Fund $566.27, Sewer Utility $4,803.40, Water Utility $4,527.94)
• Prepaid expenses: $166,362.18
• First Impressions Program Results presentation by Tywana German (Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce)
• Front Street Easement - McSherry Property discussion
• Dolan Realty Advisors Cell Tower Land Lease Contract review

The Village Board approved several maintenance and infrastructure actions, including rotating tires on the Massey tractor, installing new faucets at the ballpark (not to exceed $1,000), and authorizing a survey of the McSherry property's water main for an easement (approx. $1,000). The board later rescinded the survey motion to further evaluate options. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on routine approvals and updates.

• Approved consent agenda items 3.a.-3.d. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of monthly bills (unanimous)
• Authorized DPW to rotate tractor tires (unanimous, Naxera absent)
• Authorized Sprecher Plumbing to install new ballpark faucets and air-line, not to exceed $1,000 (unanimous, Naxera absent)
• Authorized Williamson Survey to survey McSherry property water main for approx. $1,000 (unanimous, Naxera absent)
• Rescinded survey motion to further evaluate options (unanimous)
• Directed Administrator to send revised cell tower lease contract to Dolan Realty after attorney review (no formal vote recorded)

June 13 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to approve payments, consider a cell tower proposal from Dolan Realty Advisors, decide on a conditional use permit for Weitzel, and renew liquor and tobacco licenses. They will also discuss joining a municipal court for ordinance enforcement and enter closed session to discuss a proposed subdivision.

• Payment of bills totaling $36,712.51, plus prepaid expenses of $18,931.90
• Dennis Paul – Dolan Realty Advisors Cell Tower Proposal
• Weitzel Conditional Use Permit Approval
• Liquor and tobacco license renewals for Mac's Pub & Grub, Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, and Candy's Café
• Closed session on Olson Palisade Street Subdivision Development

The Village Board approved a conditional use permit for Aric Weitzel to construct pole barns for boat and RV storage rental at 396 Baraboo Street, following a unanimous recommendation from the Plan Commission. The Board also authorized up to $2,000 in festival proceeds for electrical upgrades at Memorial Park, renewed liquor and tobacco licenses for local establishments, and appointed a trustee to research joining a municipal court for ordinance enforcement. A closed session was held to discuss a proposed subdivision development.

• Approved Aric Weitzel's conditional use permit for storage rental buildings on Baraboo Street (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $2,000 from festival proceeds for electrical upgrades at Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Mac's Pub & Grub, Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, and Candy's Merrimac Café (unanimous)
• Approved temporary picnic licenses for Merrimac Fire & Rescue and Festival Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Taylor to research joining a municipal court for ordinance enforcement (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Stafford Rosenbaum retainer for WPDES WWTP permit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and congratulated staff on CMAR score of 3.52 (unanimous)
• Authorized Trustee Budde to obtain quotes for a test well for Well No. 2 (unanimous)

June 12 Plan Commission

The Merrimac Plan Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for Aric Weitzel on Parcel No. 151-0421-00000, discuss changing the meeting start time to 5:30 PM, and review the Comprehensive Plan update. Public input is also scheduled. The agenda includes both a decision item (the permit) and discussion items (meeting time and plan update).

• Conditional Use Permit for Aric Weitzel – Parcel No. 151-0421-00000
• Consider changing meeting start time to 5:30 PM
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Public Input period

The Plan Commission recommended and the Village Board approved a conditional use permit for Aric Weitzel to construct pole barns for boat and RV storage rental at 396 Baraboo Street. The Board also authorized up to $2,000 in festival proceeds for electrical upgrades at Memorial Park, approved liquor and tobacco license renewals for local establishments, and appointed a trustee to research joining a municipal court for ordinance enforcement. No substantive decisions were made on the cell tower proposal or the comprehensive plan update.

• Approved conditional use permit for Aric Weitzel to build storage buildings at 396 Baraboo Street (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $2,000 from festival proceeds for electrical upgrades at Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Mac's Pub & Grub, Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, and Candy's Merrinac Café (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco license renewal for Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved temporary picnic licenses for Merrimac Fire & Rescue and Festival Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Taylor to research joining a municipal court for ordinance enforcement (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Stafford Rosenbaum retainer for WPDES WWTP permit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and recognized staff achievements (unanimous)

May 22 Plan Commission

The Plan Commission discussed zoning for a proposed cell tower on Village-owned Parcel No. 151-0423-00000 and determined that Village-owned property is exempt from Chapter 181 requirements, giving the Board flexibility. The Commission voted to require a scaled site plan with elevation view, setbacks, and specifications before making any recommendations. The Village Board had earlier heard a presentation from Dolan Realty and requested the topic be added to the Plan Commission meeting.

• Plan Commission determined Village-owned property is exempt from Chapter 181 wireless facility requirements, granting flexibility to approve the cell tower lease.
• Plan Commission voted to require a scaled site plan with elevation view, setbacks, and specifications before making recommendations on the cell tower proposal.
• Village Board heard a presentation from Dolan Realty on leasing Parcel No. 151-0423-00000 for a Verizon cell tower and requested a more detailed site plan.
• Village Board approved a Business Continuation Ordinance (No. 2023-05-01).
• Village Board authorized applying for a Simplified Rate Case with the PSC for an 8% water rate increase, effective July 26, 2023.
• Village Board increased new employee first-year PTO from 10 to 16 days pro-rated.
• Village Board changed meeting start time from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, effective June 13.
• Village Board approved purchase of a Workhorse payroll software package for $6,500 (net $3,000 after donation).

May 9 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to review consent agenda items, pay outstanding bills totaling $38,012.38, and hear a cell tower proposal from Dolan Realty Advisors via Zoom. The board will also discuss a proposal to upgrade the Palisade Street public boat launch, consider applying for an 8% water rate increase, and make committee appointments. Several administrative and public works items, including a business continuation ordinance discussion and equipment purchases, are on the agenda.

• Cell tower proposal by Dolan Realty Advisors via Zoom
• Payment of bills: $38,012.38 total, plus $86,576.29 prepaid expenses
• Proposal to pursue quotes for Palisade Street boat launch upgrade
• Decision on applying for 8% water rate increase
• Proposal to purchase pressure washer and expand Memorial Park Pavilion slab

April 11 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to approve routine financial items, including paying outstanding bills totaling $18,922.86, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing the issuance of up to $428,876 in water system revenue bonds, approving a related $612,681 financial assistance agreement, and hiring a new deputy clerk. The board will also discuss a waterline relocation project and other administrative matters.

• Resolution 2023-04-01 authorizing issuance of up to $428,876 water system revenue bonds and approval of $612,681 financial assistance agreement
• Authorization to pay back Bank of Prairie du Sac in full for Well House No.1 Project interim financing from SDWLP proceeds
• Authorization to pay back $50K of the $75K inter-fund loan from Water to General Fund
• Resolution honoring Kirk Olson and Philip Budde for outstanding service
• Discussion of Tom Luck/Post Office waterline relocation

The Village Board approved several resolutions, including issuing up to $428,876 in water system revenue bonds and a related $612,681 financial assistance agreement, and hired Amy Pieplow-Stevens as full-time Deputy Clerk at $18.50 per hour. The board also adopted resolutions honoring outgoing Trustee Kirk Olson and President Philip Budde, and authorized payments for the Well House No. 1 project and an inter-fund loan repayment. Additionally, the board agreed to pause grass cutting notice letters until June 1 to allow participation in 'No Mow May'.

• Approved hiring Amy Pieplow-Stevens as Deputy Clerk at $18.50/hour (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04-03 honoring Kirk Olson (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04-02 honoring Philip Budde (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04-01 authorizing $428,876 water bond and $612,681 financial assistance agreement (all ayes)
• Authorized paying back Bank of Prairie du Sac $67,017.66 for Well House No. 1 interim financing (all ayes)
• Authorized paying back $50K of $75K inter-fund loan from Water to General Fund (all ayes)
• Agreed to pause grass cutting notice letters until June 1 for 'No Mow May' (board consensus)
• Authorized joining Municipal Environmental Group at $100/year (all ayes)

March 14 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to approve payments totaling $50,384.35, consider a certified survey map for Kunicki, and decide on submitting a wastewater treatment plant permit renewal to the DNR. The board will also hear reports on the Buffardi rip rap project, a deputy clerk hiring committee, a possible rate case with the PSC, and other administrative items.

• Payment of village bills totaling $50,384.35, plus $18,695.55 in prepaid expenses
• Consider approval of Kunicki Certified Survey Map
• Consider approval of WWTP Permit Renewal Letter to submit to DNR
• Status update and possible action on Buffardi Rip Rap Project
• Authorization to initiate Simplified Rate Case with the PSC

The Village Board voted 3-1 to rescind a notice of ordinance violation against Chris Buffardi for a rip rap project, determining the project complies with DNR requirements and Village ordinances, on condition that the Buffardis cease all legal action including a public records request. The Board also approved Walter Kunicki's Certified Survey Map to re-draw a lot line on River Street, authorized a 4.5% water rate increase via a simplified rate case with the PSC, and approved a $3,354 equipment purchase for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Rescinded notice of ordinance violation against Buffardi rip rap project, conditioned on ceasing legal action (3-1, Budde abstaining)
• Approved Walter Kunicki's Certified Survey Map for properties at 336 and 440 River Street (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to submit WWTP Permit Renewal Application to DNR (unanimous)
• Authorized initiation of simplified rate case with PSC for 4.5% water rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of solenoid and HMI for Huber Fine Screen from Energenecs for $3,354 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to seek accounting services with Breunig CPA, LLC at $125/hour (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and payment of monthly bills (unanimous)
• Plan Commission recommended approval of CSM with condition to verify setback variance (unanimous)

February 14 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to consider action on the village zoning code following a DNR response to the Buffardi Rip Rap Project, and to review a Plan Commission comprehensive plan update. The board will also approve payment of outstanding bills totaling $361,042.95, including taxes, and hear reports from the administrator, public works director, and village assistant on items like a speed limit request, audit, and change orders.

• Payment of outstanding bills: $361,042.95 total, including $335,903.08 in taxes
• Consideration of village action regarding zoning code after DNR response to Buffardi Rip Rap Project
• Plan Commission comprehensive plan update
• WISDOT response to Hwy. 78 speed limit reduction request
• Proposed Change Order No. 2 and PLC replacements

The Village Board voted 3-1 to cite the Buffardi property for violating zoning ordinance Section 185-8.f. The Board found that riprap placed in a drainage channel exceeded the approved site plan and adversely affected neighboring conservancy property. The DNR had previously approved the project, but the Board determined the work violated local zoning rules.

• Cited Buffardi property for zoning violation on riprap project (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.a.-3.d. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year renewal of Joint Powers Agreement for Sauk County 911 System (unanimous)
• Increased employee cell phone stipend from $40 to $50/month (unanimous)
• Expanded $50/month cell phone stipend to Deputy Clerk position (unanimous)
• Authorized $15,000 for Village Hall PLC replacement using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Pre-authorized up to $6,000 for Lift Station PLC and radio replacement (unanimous)

February 7 Plan Commission

The Merrimac Plan Commission is meeting to continue work on developing a Comprehensive Plan Document in accordance with Wisconsin state law. The agenda includes public input and discussion of the plan update, with no final decisions listed.

• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion per Wis. Stat. § 66.1001
• Public input period

The Village Board voted 3-1 to cite the Buffardis for violating Village zoning ordinance Section 185-8.f., after finding that their riprap project in a drainage channel exceeded the approved site plan and adversely affected neighboring property. The Board also approved a 3-year renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement for Sauk County 911, increased the employee cell phone stipend to $50/month and extended it to the Deputy Clerk, authorized $15,000 in ARPA funds for PLC replacement, and accepted the Deputy Clerk's resignation while appointing an interim replacement.

• Approved citing the Buffardis for violating Village zoning ordinance Section 185-8.f. (3-1 vote).
• Approved 3-year renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement for Sauk County 911 Emergency System.
• Approved increasing employee cell phone stipend from $40 to $50 per month.
• Approved extending the $50/month cell phone stipend to the Deputy Clerk position.
• Approved $15,000 expenditure from ARPA funds for replacement of the Village Hall PLC.
• Pre-authorized up to $6,000 for Lift Station PLC and radio replacement at staff discretion.
• Accepted resignation of Deputy Clerk Cindy Spradlin effective March 1, 2023, and authorized advertising for the position.
• Appointed Village Assistant Margaret Budde as Interim Deputy Clerk at minimum wage until a full-time hire is made.

January 10 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board is meeting to approve payment of outstanding bills totaling $752,526.22, including taxes of $648,605.15. They will also discuss an electronic speed limit sign update, purchasing a pallet fork for the village tractor, and receive reports on contracts and projects.

• Payment of outstanding bills totaling $752,526.22, including $648,605.15 in taxes
• Electronic speed limit sign update discussion
• Discussion on purchasing pallet fork for village tractor
• Peterson Sanitation contract approval report
• Wellhouse No. 1 project bid award confirmation and notice to proceed

The Village Board confirmed the award of the Wellhouse No. 1 Improvements Project to Mid-City Corporation for $406,450 and authorized the Notice to Proceed. They also approved a 5-year garbage and recycling contract with Peterson Sanitation, authorized purchase of pallet forks for $950, and approved routine maintenance on the Huber Fine Screen for $2,883.80. A discussion on the Buffardi Rip Rap project was placed on the February agenda. The caucus nominated Andrew Gallus for Village President and Kirk Olson, Nate Taylor, and Margaret Budde for Village Trustee.

• Confirmed award of Wellhouse No. 1 Improvements Project to Mid-City Corporation for $406,450 (unanimous)
• Authorized President or Administrator to approve Notice to Proceed for Wellhouse No. 1 project (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of 5-year contract with Peterson Sanitation for garbage and recycling collection (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of pallet forks for Village tractor from Mid-State Equipment for $950 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring Energenecs for routine maintenance on Huber Fine Screen at WWTP for $2,883.80 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.a.-3.d. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of outstanding monthly bills (unanimous)
• Placed Buffardi Rip Rap project discussion on February 14, 2023 agenda (unanimous)