Dresser public meetings in 2020
26 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to review applications for the Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position. The committee entered a closed session regarding employment matters and returned to open session without taking any action.
- Review of Clerk/Deputy Treasurer applications
Meeting
The Village Board approved a 3% wage increase for employees and passed ordinances regarding refuse and recycling collection. The board also authorized several public works contracts and reviewed budget carry-forwards for 2021.
- Approved 3% wage increase for Village employees starting in 2021
- Approved $1,400 contract with Meyer Tree Service for tree trimming and removal
- Passed Ordinance #256-2020 and #257-2020 regarding Refuse and Recycling Collection
- Approved $223,941.04 in monthly vouchers and payroll
- Approved purchase of Diamond Maps-GIS Mapping and contracted Waterman Sanitation for municipal building services
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to review applications for the Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position. After a closed session, the committee decided to continue advertising for the role.
- Review of applications for Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position
Meeting
The committee met to adjust the 2021 proposed budget to qualify for the state expenditure restraint program and limit tax increases. Members discussed reducing general fund expenses by utilizing assigned funds and proposing new debt for capital projects.
- Removal of $15,700 for Tennis Courts from the budget to propose using assigned playground equipment funds
- Agreement to carry over $10,000 in assigned funds for the Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position
- Proposal to take out a $20,000 loan for street maintenance to move expenses out of the General Fund
- Reduction of sidewalk budget (Line 529) to $2,000
- Budget hearing scheduled for November 30, 2020, at 5:30 PM
Meeting
The regularly scheduled meeting for November 2, 2020, was cancelled due to the fall general election. No other business was listed for this date.
Meeting
The Village Board met to approve monthly financial obligations and various community requests. The board also discussed the potential for a new community sign and provided updates on sewer utility billing with the Village of Osceola.
- Approved payroll and vouchers totaling $40,416.19
- Approved $1,640.00 for a new Clerk/Treasurer's Office desktop computer from Micro Consulting
- Approved $300.00 donation to the Dresser Lion’s Club for Santa Day
- Approved $150.00 fee for Boy Scout Troop 435 to use the Dresser Community Hall
- Approved liquor operator's licenses for Kristine Williamson and Lucas Williamson
Meeting
The Public Works Committee reviewed proposals for GIS mapping and a new loader, and discussed garbage service bids for village buildings. The committee also reviewed proposed changes to the Municipal Code regarding refuse and recycling collection licenses.
- Discussion of Diamond Maps GIS proposal at $24.00 per month plus a $370.00 tablet
- Review of a $1,800.00 quote from Smith Cole for Municipal Office wall repairs
- Evaluation of new vs. used loaders and associated wing/plow attachments
- Request for garbage service bids from Waterman, Waste Management, and Olson
- Proposed $25.00 fee for Refuse and Recycling Collection Licenses
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee reviewed the 2020 budget and proposed several fund transfers to cover utility adjustments and facility repairs. The committee also discussed preliminary budget items for 2021 and the potential purchase of a used payloader.
- Recommendation to move $3,912 from Community Hall Assigned Funds to the Hall Roof/Ramp account
- Recommendation to use $1,000 from Community Hall Capital Outlay for a toilet, kitchen faucet, and secure closet
- Recommendation to move $2,242 from Crack Seal account to pay Monarch for patching Blasidell/South Street
- Recommendation to move $3,632 from Chip Sealing to Highway 35 Utility Adjustments
- Recommendation to use Urban Forestry Tree Removal funds to hire out dead tree removal
Meeting
The Village Board approved job descriptions for the Clerk and Treasurer positions and authorized a $300 budget to advertise the Clerk/Deputy Treasurer role on Indeed. The board also denied an operator's license for Nicholas Hodgson and approved $150 holiday bonuses for full and part-time employees.
- Denied Operator’s License for Nicholas Hodgson
- Approved $150 holiday bonuses for full/part-time employees (excluding Library personnel)
- Approved $300 maximum spend for Clerk/Deputy Treasurer job posting on Indeed
- Approved payroll and vouchers totaling $259,987.88
- Proposed changes to Chapter 11 Health and Sanitation Code regarding garbage hauler permits
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee discussed staffing changes and budget preparations for 2021. The body made several recommendations to the Village Board regarding employee bonuses and holiday communications.
- Recommendation to advertise for a Clerk/Deputy Treasurer on Indeed with a cost not to exceed $300
- Proposed 2021 budget starting wage of $18.00/hour and budgeted rate of $20.00/hour for the new position
- Recommendation to provide a $150.00 holiday bonus to each full and part-time employee (excluding Library personnel)
- Recommendation to replace the holiday open house with a newsletter using $200.00 from the budget
- Proposal to budget for a 3% cost of living wage increase for employees in 2021
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee discussed dividing the Clerk/Treasurer role into a Clerk/Deputy Treasurer and a Treasurer/Deputy Clerk to reduce overtime. The committee also reviewed preliminary 2021 budget requests for public works and police services.
- Recommended approval of job descriptions for Clerk/Deputy Treasurer and Treasurer/Deputy Clerk
- Proposed Charter Ordinance to legally split the combined office positions
- Public Works 2021 budget items: State Street chip seal ($50,000-$60,000) and shop driveway replacement ($16,681.63 and $2,963.72)
- Proposed $1,000 design fee for Polk Avenue LRIP Project via Steven’s Engineering
- Police Department request for $700 for IT services (Tracs set up and NIMS conversion)
Meeting
The Village Board decided on several infrastructure improvements and regulatory updates, including a new pump and motor for the water tower. The board also directed the attorney to create a permit system for garbage haulers and address private property runoff issues.
- Approved $44,036 contract with Municipal Well and Pump for a new motor, pump, and variable frequency drive at Well #3
- Approved $10,000 for 2021 property revaluation with Appraisal Services-Gene Johnson
- Approved rezoning of Lots 8 & 12 Country View Acres from Commercial to Hamlet Zoning
- Renewed property insurance with Municipal Property Insurance Company for an annual premium of $6,084
- Directed Attorney Tim Laux to update ordinances and create a $25 permit for garbage and recycle haulers
Meeting
The Public Works Committee discussed the legality of exclusive refuse contracts and determined that Village Ordinances prohibit them. The committee decided to recommend a permit system to regulate residential hauling schedules and oversight.
- Recommendation for a $25.00 annual permit for garbage and recycle haulers
- Proposed collection schedule limited to Tuesdays or Wednesdays
- Requirement for haulers to comply with Ordinance 11.08 and 11.09
Meeting
The Village Board rejected two residential refuse and recycling collection bids due to insufficient detail regarding service requirements. The board also voted to apply $100,000 from a 2018 bond toward the water tower project and reserve $50,000 for Well #3 maintenance.
- Rejected refuse bids from Waste Management and Olson Sanitation
- Authorized redrafting of the request for proposal for residential refuse and recycling
- Allocated $100,000 to the water tower project and $50,000 to Well #3 pump maintenance
- Approved monthly vouchers and payroll totaling $108,561.49
- Approved purchase of one ICE (All-in-One) Tabulator for $7,550.00
Meeting
The Village Board passed Ordinance #255-2020 to officially relocate the polling place from the Municipal Office to the Dresser Community Hall. The board also discussed upcoming infrastructure projects and economic development updates for Polk County.
- Passed Ordinance #255-2020 to move the polling place to Dresser Community Hall
- Approved $56,996.21 in total payroll and vouchers
- Approved $50.00 gift cards for volunteers Ray Gunderson and Michael Nelson
- State Highway 35 Project tentatively scheduled for September 21 – October 16, 2020
- Approved Operator’s Licenses for Laura Istel and Cheryl Schultz
Meeting
The Village Board approved several public works projects and insurance renewals. The board also voted to proceed with seeking bids for refuse and recycling services despite a proposal to renegotiate with Waste Management.
- Hiring Marek Roofing to reroof the Dresser Community Hall for $16,000 plus $300 for a zinc strip
- Catch basin repairs not to exceed $4,500
- J&S General Contracting to replace a concrete slab at the Cold Storage Building for $2,080
- Workers Comp and Liability Insurance renewal with League of Wisconsin Municipalities for $16,086
- Approval of a Police Department cell phone and FirstNet data plan
Meeting
The Board of Review met to review the 2020 Assessment Roll and establish procedural guidelines. No property owners filed objections or appeared for hearings during the session.
- Adopted policy regarding procedures for sworn telephone and written testimony
- Adopted policy regarding procedures for waiver of Board of Review hearing requests
- Reviewed 2020 Assessment Roll with no changes from open book
- Discussed a proposed ordinance on confidentiality of income and expense information for the June board meeting
Meeting
The Village Board met to approve several public works repairs, financial agreements with the St Croix Valley Foundation, and a loan for water tower maintenance. The board also decided to bid out residential refuse and recycling collection services.
- Approved $650,000 Trust Fund Loan for water tower painting, engineering, and paperwork
- Accepted $2,430 bid from J&S to repair sidewalk on the north side of the Municipal Office
- Approved $2,381.25 payment to West Central WI Regional Planning Commission for the Final Polk County Housing Study
- Approved monthly vouchers and payroll totaling $62,862.73
- Decided to bid out residential refuse and recycling collection services
Meeting
The Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet to process and count late arriving absentee and provisional ballots. The board will then tabulate and certify the final election results.
- Processing of absentee ballots postmarked April 7, 2020 or prior
- Processing of provisional ballots
- Certification of final election results
Meeting
The Village Board approved borrowing $650,000 from the Trust Funds of the State of Wisconsin to finance a water tower project. The board also reviewed 2019 audit results and coordinated spring public works services.
- Resolution #01-2020: Authorized $650,000 loan for water tower project at 3.5% interest
- Approved $920.00 contract with Turf Management for park sprayings
- Approved payroll and vouchers totaling $71,560.65
- Approved operator's licenses for Hunter Benish and Lisa Rohm
- Scheduled Spring Solid Waste Clean Up from April 27th to May 9th
Meeting
The Village Board is approving several street maintenance contracts and a loan application for water tower improvements. The board also decided to implement seasonal weight restrictions on State Street and is exploring splitting the Clerk/Treasurer role into two positions.
- Application for $650,000 State Trust Fund Loan for Water Tower Project
- Road maintenance contracts: Scott Construction ($11,368), SealTech ($6,339), Fahrner ($5,000), and Monarch ($4,162.53 and $2,241.27)
- Approval of $6,120 for furnace and air conditioning replacement at the Dresser Library
- Decision to post seasonal weight restrictions on State Street from Highway 35 to MM
- Approval of $300 donation to Usborne Books for the annual Dresser Easter Egg Hunt
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee recommended separating the Clerk/Treasurer position into two distinct full-time roles. The body also discussed a $79,301.83 loss resulting from a missed filing deadline by MSA Professional Services regarding the Horsmann/Peterson Project.
- Recommendation to Village Board to create separate full-time Clerk and Treasurer positions
- Discussion of $79,301.83 repayment due to MSA Professional Services' failure to submit a CDBG grant amendment
- Review of financing options for the Water Tower Project comparing a 20-year State Trust Fund loan at 3.75% versus local bank financing
- Potential $7,500 fee for Ehlers involvement in water tower financing
Meeting
The Village Board approved several public works contracts and a three-year interest-free payment resolution with the Village of Osceola. The board also authorized a site plan for a business addition and approved various annual contributions and licenses.
- Approved $14,405.00 for water main and sanitary valve adjustments for the State Highway 35 project
- Approved $2,707.00 for Lift Station repairs with Energenecs
- Passed Resolution #01-2020 establishing a 3-year interest-free payment plan with the Village of Osceola
- Approved site plan for an 816 square foot addition to Complete Automotive at 522 East Ave N
- Approved $5,876.00 for the Osceola Area Ambulance Service 2020 per Capita Assessment
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee reviewed applications for a part-time office assistant and discussed a funding strategy with Ehlers & Associates. The committee proposed reallocating $150,000 originally set for the water tower to cover other project costs and debts.
- Review of applications for Part-Time Office Assistant
- Proposed $80,000 payment to the State for the Horsmann/Peterson Project
- Funding for sewer main lining on Warren Street and force main air release valve repairs
- Proposed new funding totaling approximately $650,000 for Water Tower costs and Lift Station repairs
- Discussion of a future Water Rate Increase application with the PSC
Meeting
The Public Works Committee discussed infrastructure maintenance, including sewer pipe repairs and future road projects. The body made several recommendations to the Village Board for equipment purchases and project funding.
- Recommended $14,405 for adjusting water main and sanitary valves for the State Highway 35 Safety Improvement Project
- Recommended $700 purchase of a 2.5” Hydrant Helper (demo model)
- Recommended up to $3,000 for cutting edges for the 2019 Mack Plow Truck
- Recommended up to $3,000 for chains for the Mack Plow Truck
- Discussed potential $1,500 engineering cost for a future LRIP project on Polk Ave S
Meeting
The Village Board reviewed a proposal to build a community splash pad and discussed a $63,810 sewer billing shortfall owed to the Village of Osceola. The board also received an update regarding a potential $80,000 repayment to the state due to a filing error by MSA Professional Services.
- Proposed splash pad project with estimated costs between $170,000 and $250,000
- Potential $80,000 repayment to the state for the Horsmann/Peterson CDBG Project
- Sewer flow billing shortfall of $63,810 owed to the Village of Osceola
- Discussion of potential splash pad locations including Thye Memorial Park and the area by the school