Dresser public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board of Review met to review the 2025 Assessment Roll. No property owners filed objections or requested hearings, and no changes were made during the open book period.
- Review of the 2025 Assessment Roll
- Election of Nikki Froehlich as Chairperson
- Election of Mark Kuhl as Vice-Chairperson
- Confirmation that no notices of Intent to File an Objection were received
Meeting
The Village Board will discuss and potentially vote on committee appointments, a request to exceed the chicken limit, and a certified survey map for a property sale to Hillside Construction. Public works items include sewer lift station repairs, truck sale/purchase, and tree costs. The board will also approve minutes and monthly vouchers.
- Discussion/motion on Certified Survey Map of Outlot 47 and Pt Outlot 48 contingent on sale to Hillside Construction
- Discussion/motion on allowing more than 5 chickens for Darren & Sarah Filides per Ordinance 12.11
- Estimated $25,878.50 for sandblasting and concrete coating repair at Main Sewer Lift Station on State Street
- Discussion/motion on $10,825 from sale of 2014 Ram Public Works Pick Up Truck
- Monthly voucher/payroll approval totaling $155,008.36 ($27,199.36 payroll + $127,809.00 vouchers)
Meeting
The Village Board met to handle personnel changes within the Public Works department. The board accepted one resignation and approved the hiring of a new full-time employee.
- Accepted resignation of Wyatt Kuenkel from Public Works effective April 14, 2025
- Hired Jesse Vlasnik for full-time Public Works position at $23.50 per hour
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to discuss applications for a full-time Public Works position. The committee recommended hiring Jesse Vlasnik at a rate of $23.50 per hour. A special board meeting was requested for April 29, 2025, to act on this recommendation.
- Recommendation to hire Jesse Vlasnik for full-time Public Works position at $23.50 per hour
- Requirement for new hire to obtain Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within six months
- Requirement for new hire to obtain Water Operator Certification within two years
- Special Board Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to review applications for the Full Time Public Works position following Wyatt Kuenkel's resignation. The committee convened into closed session under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c) regarding employment but took no action. Another meeting was scheduled for April 24 at 7:00 PM to continue the hiring process.
- Reviewed applications for Full Time Public Works position after Wyatt Kuenkel's resignation
Meeting
The Village Board approved several infrastructure repairs and equipment purchases, including new windows for the municipal office. The board also reviewed final costs for the 1st and 2nd Street Project and discussed potential sewer lift station repairs.
- Approved $27,952.13 for new municipal office windows from Lindus Construction
- Approved $2,187.73 for Reliance and up to $1,500 for Andrie Electric for Trollhaugen Lift Station Pump repairs
- Reported final construction costs of $1,633,763.50 for the 1st and 2nd Street Project
- Approved $653.12 for a sewer cleaner distance counter from Sewer Equipment
- Approved $1,160.00 for Turf Management to fertilize village green areas
Meeting
The Dresser Village Board approved a $2,875 contract for sanitary manhole repairs, a $5,500 power washer purchase, and free brush chipping for residents. They also authorized a temporary liquor license and street closure for the Allied Emergency Services spaghetti dinner, and designated the Osceola Sun as the official newspaper for another year.
- Approved $2,875 estimate from EverLast Rehab for repair of 5 sanitary manholes
- Approved purchase of hot water power washer from Menards costing up to $5,500
- Approved free brush chipping during the 3rd week of each month April–October
- Approved Temporary Class B Retailer's License for Dresser Lion's Club spaghetti dinner on April 12, 2025
- Approved monthly vouchers/payroll totaling $674,478.79
Meeting
The Village Board approved multiple street maintenance contracts for Peterson Drive and Horsmann Avenue totaling over $36,000. It authorized the sale of a 2019 Dodge Durango police vehicle and a 2014 Ram pickup through the Wisconsin Surplus Auction. Other actions included a $300 donation to the Dresser Lion's Club for an Easter egg hunt and a $22,850 loan for a new public works pickup truck. The board also discussed delinquent taxes on a property sold to John Fraley and directed the village president to contact him.
- Approved $4,705 contract with Fahrner for crack filling on Peterson Drive and Horsmann Avenue
- Approved $20,591 contract with Fahrner for chip sealing on Peterson Drive and Horsmann Avenue
- Authorized sale of 2019 Dodge Durango police vehicle and 2014 Ram pickup via WI Surplus Auction
- Approved $300 donation to Dresser Lion's Club for Easter egg event on April 19, 2025
- Approved $22,850 loan from First National Community Bank for new 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 public works pickup
Meeting
The Village Board met for a special session to fill a staffing vacancy. The board approved a recommendation from the Finance/Personnel Committee to hire a new employee for the Public Works department.
- Hiring of Wyatt Kuenkel for full-time Public Works position at $23.00 per hour
Meeting
The Village of Dresser Finance/Personnel Committee met to conduct interviews for a full-time Public Works position. After a closed session to consider employment, the committee voted to authorize Village President Darren Peterson to make a job offer as outlined in the closed session. No other business was conducted.
- Authorized Village President Darren Peterson to offer full-time Public Works position after closed-session interviews
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee held a closed session to interview candidates for the Full Time Public Works Position. No action was taken; the committee will conduct second interviews on January 20, 2025.
- Closed session under WSS 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment of a public employee
- No action taken after closed session
- Second interviews scheduled for January 20, 2025
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to conduct interviews for a full-time Public Works position. The committee convened in closed session to discuss employment and took no formal action. Further interviews are scheduled for January 15, 2025.
- Interviews for Full Time Public Works Position
Meeting
The Village Board approved several equipment purchases for Public Works and authorized monthly payroll and vouchers. The board also processed operator's licenses and a contribution to the Polk County Economic Development Corporation.
- Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD from Johnson Motors for $45,979.85
- Approval of 11 street name signs along HWY 35 from Tapco for $1,120.15 plus shipping
- Purchase of a Briggs & Stratton 10.5 HP Engine for the V-Box Sander for $1,482.00 plus shipping
- Approval of monthly payroll and vouchers totaling $317,471.08
- Contribution of $935.00 to the Polk County Economic Development Corporation