REGULAR BOARD MEETING, JULY 11, 2022

               The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

               Roll Call:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Rabensdorf, Sharp, Weinberger and Woreck.  Also Present – Bill Hoekstra, Derek Jesko, Laura Gaastra, Justin Parks, Ed Hoksbergen and Julie Buchda. 

               Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

               The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the agenda as presented.  Carried unanimously.

               President Ireland announced the Board of Trustees will be adjourning to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 19.85(1)(c) Employee Evaluation and S.S. 19.85(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and will return to Open Session.  

               Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve minutes of the June 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting and the June 23, 2022 Special Board Meeting.  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve the Water Department purchasing a pickup truck at a maximum cost of $50,000.00.  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve Justin Parks attending Groundwater Supply and Distribution Certification in Green Bay, WI October 11-13, 2022 and October 18-20, 2022 at a cost of $472.35 plus hotel at an estimated cost of $99.00 per night.  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Woreck announced Quarterly Fire / EMS Associations Meeting Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

               Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve posting the School Crossing Guard position at a wage of $20.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours each day (1 hour a.m. and 1 hour p.m.).  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Jahn motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to award the Circle Drive Reconstruction project to RLAM, Inc. of Ripon, WI at a total bid amount of $339,197.75.  Carried unanimously. 

               Trustee Jahn motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to prepare Access Easement Agreements for Circle Drive residents in regards to reconstruction project.  Carried unanimously. 

               Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve Aramark 36-month contract (including 2 weeks free service and zero new rate increases).  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Casey announced Committee Meetings will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 beginning at 4:30 p.m.  Discussion of Committee Meetings’ time occurred.  Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to 

move Committee Meetings to a new time:  Finance – 5:30 p.m.; Water/Sewer/Street/Police/Fire/EMS/Library – 6:00 p.m.  Carried unanimously.  Scheduling can be reviewed again at a later date for possible changes.  

               Trustee Casey announced August Board Meeting Monday, August 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Weinberger announced Planning Board Meeting Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Trustee Rabensdorf announced Library Board Meeting Monday, August 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

President Ireland read proclamations for Michael Klavekoske, Jason White, Linda Fischer and Debbie Derr.

President Ireland presented for approval himself attending the 2022 League of Wisconsin Municipalities Chief Executives Workshop August 18 & 19, 2022 at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, WI.  Cost is $200.00 plus hotel at an approximate cost of $114.00.  Trustee Weinberger motioned as such.  Trustee Casey seconded.  Carried unanimously. 

Clerk Wade presented operator license applications to serve alcoholic beverages for Devin L. Freudenstein, 106 W. Stroud Street, Randolph to work at Dollar General; Denise N. Maynard, 202 Center Street, Randolph to work at Mugshotz and Dalton R. Fuller, N7694 State Hwy 73N, Randolph to work at Otter’s Inn.  Trustee Sharp motioned to approve the aforementioned operator license applications to serve alcoholic beverages.  Trustee Weinberger seconded.  Carried unanimously.  

Clerk Wade presented a formerly approved operator license application for Tammy J. Shepard, 505 West Florence Street, Cambria for revocation.  License application was erroneously approved at June 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting.  License application was not approved by Chief Mike Klavekoske.  Trustee Weinberger motioned to rescind the formerly approved operator license application for Tammy J. Shepard.  Trustee Casey seconded.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to pay the bills totaling:  General Fund - $217,794.21; Water Fund - $22,492.89 and Sewer Fund - $19,770.93.  Carried unanimously.

President Ireland announced the Board of Trustees will adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 19.85(1)(c) Employee Evaluation and S.S. 19.85(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and will return to Open Session.  Clerk Wade was instructed to poll the Board.  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Rabensdorf – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Weinberger – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.

President Ireland called reconvened meeting to order. 

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve the Offer to Purchase from Big G Transport for Lot 2 of CSM #7561 on Jones Drive for $10,000.00.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – nay; Trustee Jahn – nay; Trustee Rabensdorf – nay; Trustee Sharp – nay; Trustee Weinberger – nay; Trustee Woreck – nay; President Ireland – nay.  Motion rejected.  

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.                                                                             Jodi Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

REGULAR BOARD MEETING, AUGUST 1, 2022

               The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

               Roll Call:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Rabensdorf, Sharp, Weinberger and Woreck.  Also Present – Bill Hoekstra, Derek Jesko, Justin Parks, Ed Hoksbergen, Ellen Jung and Jerry Carlin.  

               Deputy Clerk Buchda certified that notification of this meeting was posted per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

               The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve the agenda as presented.  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve minutes of the July 11, 2022 Regular Board Meeting.  Carried unanimously.

               Jerry Carlin appeared before the Board on behalf of his mother Marge Carlin in regards to the Norman Krueger matter. President Ireland stated that he & Building Inspector Ken Fennewald will discuss matter further.

               Water Wastewater Superintendent Justin Parks announced that a new pickup truck has been purchased. Superintendent Parks also reported the pool pump experienced a mechanical malfunction that has been corrected. Pool to be closed August 1-2, 2022 for reinstallation of pump.  Pool to reopen Wednesday August 3, 2022.

               Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve Derek Jesko attending Wisconsin Department of Transportation Annual Governor’s Highway Safety Conference at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells August 29- 31, 2022 at a cost of $50.00 plus hotel at an estimated cost of $100 per night for 2 nights.  Carried unanimously. 

               Trustee Casey announced Committee Meetings will be Thursday, September 8, 2022:  Finance – 5:30 p.m.; Water/Sewer/Street/Police/Fire/EMS/Library – 6:00 p.m.  

               Trustee Casey announced September Board Meeting Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Weinberger announced Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Trustee Rabensdorf announced Library Board Meeting Monday, August 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Rabensdorf announced Park Board Meeting Monday, August 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Deputy Clerk Buchda presented an operator license application to serve alcoholic beverages for Amy J. Burns, W1686 Hollnagel Road, Randolph to work at Budh Enterprises. Trustee Weinberger motioned to approve the aforementioned operator license application to serve alcoholic beverages.  Trustee Casey seconded.  Carried unanimously. 

Deputy Clerk Buchda presented a picnic license application for Randolph FFA Alumni, Gary Vander Galien, Agent for Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Randolph Village Park.  Trustee Sharp motioned to approve the aforementioned picnic license application.  Trustee Casey Seconded.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to pay the bills totaling:  General Fund - $57,416.06; Water Fund - $15,120.25 and Sewer Fund - $11,952.58.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.                                                              Julie Buchda – Deputy Clerk / Treasurer

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, AUGUST 15, 2022

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin, which was called per the attached Call and Acknowledgement, met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Present – See attached.  Also Present – Derek Jesko, Devin Meeuwsen.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Woreck seconded to approve agenda as written.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to hire Devin Meeuwsen, 3950 Oregon Street, Oshkosh as a full-time Police Officer at a starting wage of $19.00 per hour while working on patrol and $15.00 per hour while attending the Police Academy (January – May, 2023).  Devin will receive one week of vacation after 6 months of employment and an additional week of vacation after 1 year of employment.  If Devin leaves employment before 1 year, vacation will need to be paid back to the Village.  Upon successful completion of the Police Academy wage will increase to $23.00 per hour.  Employment start date will be Monday, August 29, 2022.  Carried unanimously.

              Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to hire Norine Schaalma, 125 Grove Street, Randolph as a Crossing Guard at a wage of $20.00 per hour, up to 2 hours per day Monday through Friday.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to rehire Jason Kellar, 236 Grove Street, Randolph as a Substitute Crossing Guard at a wage of $20.00 per hour, up to 2 hours per day Monday through Friday.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.                                                              Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2022

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin, which was called per the attached Call and Acknowledgement, met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 8:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Present – See Attached.  Also Present – Joe DeYoung.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve agenda as written.  Carried unanimously.  

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve the Circle Drive Resident Waiver letters.  Joe DeYoung was able to elaborate on Waivers and our acceptance process regarding the Circle Drive construction project.  Motion carried unanimously.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously. 

                                                                        Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, AUGUST 24, 2022

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin, which was called per the attached Call and Acknowledgement, met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Present – See Attached.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve agenda as written.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve Resolution #22-966:  A Resolution Designating Public Depository and Authorizing Withdrawal of Village Moneys for the new Community Development Block Grant checking account titled CDBG – Sunnyside.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Rabensdorf – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Weinberger – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve the MSA Professional Services agreement for the administration of the CDBG PF (Sunnyside) construction project at a total estimated cost of $34,000.00.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Weinberger motioned to adjourn.  Trustee Casey seconded.  Carried unanimously.

                                                                        Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Sharp and Woreck.  Absent:  Trustee Rabensdorf and Trustee Weinberger.  Also Present – Julie Buchda, Bill Hoekstra, Derek Jesko, Justin Parks and Ed Hoksbergen. 

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Woreck seconded to approve agenda as amended.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Woreck seconded to approve minutes of the August 1, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, August 15, 2022 Special Board Meeting, August 17, 2022 Special Board Meeting and the August 24, 2022 Special Board Meeting.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to purchase 2 Davit Cranes from USA Bluebook, Gurnee, IL at a cost of $924.25 each plus shipping and handling for the Sewer Plant.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to purchase a laptop from Inter-Quest of Beaver Dam, WI for the Water / Sewer Department at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Woreck announced Randolph Fire Department Pancake / Waffle Breakfast & Open House will be Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to hire Michael Rosecky, 133 Randolph Street, Randolph as a part-time police officer at a wage of $20.00 per hour contingent upon a passing drug test and background check.  Tentative start date is October 2, 2022.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve the closing of Tamarack Street from N. High Street to Dickenson Street for General Lee’s Dawg Haus’s Customer Appreciation Day from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on October 1, 2022.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Jahn announced Bulk Junk Day will be Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Water Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning at 8:00 a.m. until dumpsters are full. 

Trustee Casey announced Committee Meetings Thursday, September 29, 2022:  Finance – 5:30 p.m.; Water/Sewer/Street/Police/Fire/EMS/Library – 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey announced October Board Meeting Monday, October 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey announced Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the Release of Public Utility Easement on real estate described in Certified Survey Map No. 7457.  Carried unanimously.  President Ireland abstained.

Trustee Woreck announced Library Board Meeting Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve Resolution #22-968:  A Resolution Exempting the Village of Randolph from paying Columbia County Library Tax for 2023.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve Resolution #22-969:  A Resolution Exempting the Village of Randolph from paying Dodge County Library Tax for 2023.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.  

President Ireland announced a Special Board Meeting will be Wednesday, October 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve Resolution #22-967:  A Resolution in Recognition of Curt Witynski and Gail Sumi.  Curt Witynski has provided leadership, guidance and advocacy since 1989 to benefit the cities and villages of Wisconsin.  Gail Sumi has given voice to, enlightened and informed Wisconsin’s local leaders since 2011 through her direction and coordination of the League’s multiple channels of communication.  We express our profound gratitude and congratulate them on their retirement.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.

Clerk Wade presented an operator license application to serve alcoholic beverages for a Matthew L. Sabel, 102 N. High Street, Randolph to work at Otter’s Inn.  Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the aforementioned operator license application to serve alcoholic beverages.  Carried unanimously.  

Trustee Casey motioned to pay the bills totaling:  General Fund - $108,216.23; Water Fund - $23,406.76 and Sewer Fund - $16,130.68.  Trustee Jahn seconded.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously. 

                                                                        Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the municipal building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Weinberger and Woreck.

Absent:  Trustee Rabensdorf and Trustee Sharp.  Also Present – Bill Hoekstra, Justin Parks, Jackie Drews, Michelle Jesko, Bev Dobbratz, Amy Reed, Erin Alsum and Amber Alvin.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve agenda as presented.  Carried unanimously.

Guest Jackie Drews addressed the Village Board regarding fund raising for the Randolph Community Pool and her willingness to help with any efforts.  Dollars are needed for painting of both the interior and exterior of the pool building as well as an epoxy of the pool building floors.  Amber Alvin voiced her concerns for these items as well as the pool itself that is in need of attention.

Justin Parks, Water Wastewater Superintendent, spoke on the results of testing the pool for leaks.  Expansion cracks are of concern as well as the condition of the interior of the pool.  Approximately 3,500 gallons of water per day were lost due to cracks in the pool.  Pool was painted in 2019 at a cost of $35,000.00.  This will need to be completed again and will, most likely, cost more. 

Justin proposed to the Village Board to consider installing a pool liner at a cost of $74,819.00.  This liner carries a 10-year warranty and a life expectancy of approximately 25 years versus the cost of painting the pool multiple times within the same time frame.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Woreck seconded to purchase a PVC Pool Membrane from RenoSys of Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed $85,000.00.  American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars will be earmarked for this purchase.  The Randolph Park Board will be heading up some fundraising efforts for additional work to be completed at the Pool.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned to adjourn.  Trustee Casey seconded.  Carried unanimously. 

                                                                        Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 2022

     The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Sharp, Weinberger and Woreck.  Absent:  Trustee Rabensdorf.  Also Present – Julie Buchda, Bill Hoekstra, Derek Jesko, Justin Parks, Ed Hoksbergen, Laura Gaastra and Richard Schneiter.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).   

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve agenda as amended.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve minutes of the September 12, 2022 Regular Board Meeting and September 21, 2022 Special Board Meeting.  Carried unanimously.

Richard Schneiter was present to ask questions pertaining to the delay in receiving his Class B Fermented Malt & Intoxicating Liquor Retail License for Sam’s Saloon, LLC at 119 & 123 Stark Street.  License was delayed due to incompliance with building ordinances and inspection requirements.

Trustee Woreck announced Fire & EMS Associations Quarterly Meeting Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Woreck announced Randolph Fire Department Pancake / Waffle Breakfast and Open House Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve the Dodge County 911 Powers Agreement for 2023.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve the Police Department applying for a credit card with a $1,000.00 credit limit.  Carried unanimously.  

Trustee Woreck announced Randolph Trick or Treating will be Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Trustee Jahn announced Bulk Junk Day Saturday, October 8, 2022 beginning at 8:00 a.m. until dumpsters are full. 

Trustee Casey announced Committee Meetings Thursday, November 3, 2022:  Finance – 5:30 p.m.; Water/Sewer/Street/Police/Fire/EMS/Library – 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey announced November Board Meeting Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve the 2023 Holiday Schedule.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey announced Fall Election Day Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Trustee Weinberger announced a Planning Board Meeting will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Trustee Woreck announced Library Board Meeting Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Woreck announced a Park Board Budget Meeting will be Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

President Ireland announced Eastern Columbia County Joint Municipal Court Annual Budget Meeting will be Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in Fall River.

President Ireland announced the 2022 Fall Municipal Meeting will be at the Columbia County Highway and Transportation Department Thursday, October 6, 2022.

President Ireland announced Dodge County will be having an EMS discussion.

               Clerk Wade presented for consideration a Class B Fermented Malt & Intoxicating Liquor Retail License application for Ace in the Hole, Jeff Rataczak, 623 Jones Drive.  Trustee Casey motioned to approve the aforementioned Class B Fermented Malt & Intoxicating Liquor Retail License application.  Trustee Weinberger seconded.  Carried unanimously. 

               Clerk Wade presented operator license applications to serve alcoholic beverages for Karla R. Stibb and Rick P. Stibb, 179½ Stark Street, Randolph to work at Otter’s Inn.  Trustee Weinberger motioned to approve the aforementioned operator license applications to serve alcoholic beverages.  Trustee Jahn seconded.  Carried unanimously.  

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to pay the bills totaling:  General - $58,485.70; Water - $18,436.44 and Sewer - $14,444.39.  Carried unanimously. 

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously. 

                                                                                      Jodi Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin, which was called per the attached Call and Acknowledgment, met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Weinberger and Woreck.

Absent:  Trustee Rabensdorf.

Deputy Clerk Buchda certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve agenda as presented.  Carried unanimously.

President Ireland called for a motion to approve Resolution #22-970:  A Resolution Authorizing Order to Raze and Remove Buildings at 314 S. High Street.  Trustee Weinberger motioned to approve Resolution #22-970.  Trustee Sharp seconded.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Weinberger – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.  

Trustee Casey motioned to adjourn.  Trustee Weinberger seconded.  Carried unanimously. 

                                                                        Julie Buchda – Deputy Clerk / Treasurer

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by Village Clerk Wade at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Present – Trustee Casey, Trustee Jahn, Trustee Sharp, Trustee Weinberger and Trustee Woreck.  Absent:  President Ireland and Trustee Rabensdorf.  Also Present:  Julie Buchda, Bill Hoekstra, Justin Parks, Derek Jesko, Ed Hoksbergen and Linda Evans.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Clerk Wade called for nominations for a Meeting Chairperson.  Trustee Sharp nominated Trustee Weinberger as Chairperson.  Clerk Wade called for any additional nominations three times.  Trustee Casey motioned to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Trustee Weinberger as Chairperson.  Trustee Sharp seconded motion.   Motion for a unanimous vote for Trustee Weinberger as Chairperson was carried.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the agenda as amended.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve minutes of the October 3, 2022 Regular Board Meeting and the October 11, 2022 Special Board Meeting.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve an increase on the sewer base rate for all classes of 50% ($8.58 to $12.87 for residential 5/8” meter) and an increase on the sewer usage rate of 50% (from $9.01 per 1000 gallons to $13.52 per 1000 gallons) to be effective January 1, 2023.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Woreck seconded to raise Justin Parks cell phone stipend from $30.00 per month to $50.00 per month.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve the Police Department purchasing 2 Stinger Spike System Tire Deflation Devices at an approximate cost of $700.00 each.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the closing of Stark Street from Williams Street to High Street on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the 2022 Randolph Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve the hiring of Mike Klavekoske as a part-time investigator at a rate of $20.00 per hour.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey announced Committee Meetings Thursday, December 1, 2022:  Finance – 5:30 p.m.; Water/Sewer/Street/Police/Fire/EMS/Library – 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey announced December Board Meeting Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve Borree Appraisal Services, Inc. agreement for revaluation of all property in the Village of Randolph at a total cost of $55,500.00 to be paid evenly in the years of 2023 and 2024 ($27,750.00 each year).  Carried unanimously.

Chairperson Weinberger motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve T’s Cup & Cream’s offer to purchase the 2 most northern available parcels on the west side of Progress Drive for $2,500.00 plus all closing costs (including a new CSM, if needed).  Carried unanimously.

Chairperson Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve Larry DeVries’s offer to purchase Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map #7561 for $6,000.00 plus all closing costs.  Motioned carried.  Trustee Casey stood opposed.  

Chairperson Weinberger motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve Certified Survey Map #7457 from John Lont which combines Lot 3 with Lot 2 at 214 Center Street.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey announced Library Board Meeting Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Chairperson Weinberger proposed the removal of Village Board Trustee Kristen Rabensdorf due to gross neglect of elected village official’s duties.  Trustee Jahn motioned as such.  Trustee Casey seconded.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; Chairperson Weinberger – aye.  Motion carried.

Chairperson Weinberger motioned to approve the Eastern Columbia County Joint Municipal Court’s 2023 Budget.  Trustee Jahn seconded.  Carried unanimously.

Clerk Wade presented operator license applications to serve alcoholic beverages for Heidi J. Vree, W191 County Road A, Randolph; Jax H. Rataczak, 206 Ellis Avenue, Randolph; Tricia L. Rataczak, 206 Ellis Avenue, Randolph and Gage J. Rataczak, 206 Ellis Avenue, Randolph to work at Ace in the Hole and Dyllon J. Palmer, 243 Center Street, Randolph to work at Otter’s Inn.  Chairperson Weinberger motioned and Trustee Woreck seconded to approve the aforementioned operator license applications to serve alcoholic beverages.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to pay the bills totaling:  General - $385,607.54; Water Fund - $76,873.77 and Sewer Fund - $27,364.55.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously. 

                                                                        Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin, which was called per the attached Call and Acknowledgment, met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Weinberger and Woreck.

Absent:  Trustee Sharp.  Also Present:  Bill Hoekstra, Julie Buchda, Ellen Jung, Ed Hoksbergen, Laura Gaastra and Derek Jesko.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve agenda as amended.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the offer to purchase from D & D Lawn Care Services, Inc. for the 2.07 acres on the west side of Progress Drive across from D & D’s current location for $2,070.00 plus closing costs.  Carried unanimously. 

President Ireland announced the Board of Trustees will be adjourning to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 985.02(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and will return to Open Session.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 985.02(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and will return to Open Session.  Clerk Wade was instructed to poll the Board.  Carried unanimously.

President Ireland calls the reconvened meeting to order.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to carry over $7,220.00 from the 2022 Pool Budget to 2023 for future expenses.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve an increase of garbage and recycling rates effective January 1, 2023.  Garbage rates will increase from $8.00 per month to $10.00 per month for residential customer.  Recycling rates will increase from $2.00 per month to $5.00 per month per residential customer.  Motion carried unanimously.

A Special Closed Session Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.

                                                 Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Weinberger and Woreck.

Absent:  Trustee Sharp.  Also Present:  Bill Hoekstra, Julie Buchda, Ellen Jung, Ed Hoksbergen and Laura Gaastra.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve agenda.  Carried unanimously.

President Ireland announced the Board of Trustees will be adjourning to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 985.02(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and will return to Open Session.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 985.02(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and return to Open Session.  Clerk Wade was instructed to poll the Board.  Carried unanimously.

President Ireland calls the reconvened meeting to order.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to raise cemetery rates effective January 1, 2023 as follows:  lots will increase from $500.00 per lot to $600.00 per lot.  Opening of gravesites will increase from $550.00 to $600.00 for weekdays, from $650.00 to $750.00 on weekends and weekdays after 3:00 p.m., from $150.00 to $300.00 for cremations on weekdays and $250.00 to $450.00 for weekends and weekdays after 3:00 p.m.  Infant burials will increase from $150.00 to $300.00 weekdays and from $250.00 to $450.00 weekends and weekdays after 3:00 p.m.  The thawing fee will increase from $100.00 to $150.00.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.                                                              Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

BUDGET HEARING, DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Budget Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 6:45 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Sharp and Weinberger.  Also Present:  Julie Buchda.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).
               Trustee Sharp motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve agenda as written.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve Resolution #22-972 – A Resolution Approving the Mill Rates for Dodge and Columbia Counties, Village of Randolph for the 2022 Real Estate Tax Bills to be Paid in 2023.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Weinberger – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.  

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve the 2023 Budget.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.

                                                                        Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin, met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn, Sharp, Weinberger and Woreck.  Also Present:  Julie Buchda, Justin Parks, Ben Buchda, Ed Hoksbergen, Derek Jesko and Richard Schneiter.

Clerk Wade certified that notification of this meeting was posted as per S.S. 985.02(2)(a).

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve agenda as written.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve minutes of the November 7, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, November 17, 2022 Special Board Meeting and November 21, 2022 Special Board Meeting.  Carried unanimously.

Ben Buchda introduced himself.  Mr. Buchda asked the Board of Trustees to consider appointing him a Trustee to fill the current vacancy.  Mr. Buchda informed the Board of his various qualifications and background.

Richard Schneiter addressed the Board of Trustees regarding a letter Mugshotz received from the Randolph Police Department.  A discussion between the Board, Chief Derek Jesko and Richard Schneiter occurred. 

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve the hiring of Nathan Wendel, 403 N. High Street, Dane, WI as a part-time police officer at a starting wage of $20.00 per hour.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the hiring of Jonathan Vega-Roman, 1016 Adams Street, Portage, WI as a part-time police officer at a rate of $20.00 per hour.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve Derek Jesko attending the New Chiefs’ Training Conference in Madison January 23-27, 2023.  Conference is free of charge. 

Trustee Woreck motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve Derek Jesko attending the Wisconsin Police Chiefs’ Association Annual Conference in Wisconsin Dells February 5-8, 2023 at a cost of $250.00 plus hotel of $297.00.  Carried unanimously.  

Trustee Woreck announced “Stuff the Squad” will be Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Randolph Piggly Wiggly to benefit the Randolph First Reformed Church’s Free Christmas Meals.

Trustee Casey announced Committee Meetings Thursday, January 5, 2023:  Finance – 5:30 p.m.; Water/Sewer/Street/Police/Fire/EMS/Library – 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey announced January Board Meeting Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey announced Caucus Monday, January 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve the 2023 Employee Wages.  Carried unanimously. 

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve the 2023 Election Poll Workers.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve Resolution #22-970 - A Resolution to Exceed the Estimated 2022 Budget in Transportation, Sanitation, Miscellaneous, Leisure and Conservation and Urban Development.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Weinberger – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve Resolution #22-971 – A Resolution Approving the 2023 Fee Schedule.  Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Weinberger – aye; Trustee Woreck – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to approve Donald & Renee Wendlandt, N9416 Pleasant Road, Randolph minor land division of property located at the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ , Section 5 in the Town of Westford.  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve Professional Service Industries, Inc. of Ripon, WI performing a geotechnical exploration for the proposed Sunny Side Place, Grove Street, Center Street and South Columbus Street renovation project at a cost of $4,525.00.  Carried unanimously.

               Trustee Casey announced Library Board Meeting Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

               Clerk Wade presented previously issued operator licenses to serve alcoholic beverages for Rick P. Stibb, 179½ Stark Street, Randolph and Shannon O. Heller, 310 Edgewater Street, Cambria to be rescinded.  Matter was discussed and tabled until further research was completed.

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to pay the bills totaling:  General Fund - $53,569.17; Water Fund - $10,074.12 and Sewer Fund - $11,246.92.  Carried unanimously. 

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.                                                              Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer

 

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2022

               The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Randolph, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin, which was called per the attached Call and Acknowledgement, met in the Municipal Building and was called to order by President Ireland at 6:30 p.m.

               ROLL CALL:  Present – Trustee Casey, President Ireland, Trustees Jahn and Weinberger.  Trustee Woreck arrived late.

               Clerk Wade certified that notification if this meeting was posted per S.S. 985.02(2)(a). 

               Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve agenda as written.  Carried unanimously.

               President Ireland announced the Board of Trustees will be adjourning to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 985.02(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and S.S. 985.02(1)(c) Employee Evaluation and will return to Open Session.

               Trustee Jahn motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to S.S. 985.02(1)(e) Investing Public Funds and S.S. 985.02(1)(c) Employee Evaluation and return to Open Session.

Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Casey – aye; Trustee Jahn – aye; Trustee Sharp – aye; Trustee Weinberger – aye; President Ireland – aye.  Motion carried.

President Ireland calls the reconvened meeting to order. 

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to approve the Village of Randolph’s Offer to Purchase of 181 Hopkins Drive, Randolph at a cost of $430,000.00 plus closing costs with the contingency that the current owner will remove the above ground fuel tank.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Jahn motioned and Trustee Weinberger seconded to approve the Employee Handbook Policy of Cash in Lieu of Insurance.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve the purchase of Chamber Bucks for Employees and Trustees.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Casey seconded to issue a final 30-day notice to the Lois Jonas Estate regarding the condition of the property located at 221 Jones Drive.  If property is not cleaned up properly within 30 days the Village of Randolph will perform the clean-up and bill the Estate for the work performed.  Carried unanimously.        

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Jahn seconded to approve T’s Cup & Cream withdrawing their Offer to Purchase the 2 most northern available parcels on the west side of Progress Drive for $2,500.00 plus all closing costs, including a Certified Survey Map.  Carried unanimously.

Trustee Casey motioned and Trustee Sharp seconded to allow any Village of Randolph part-time employees to open and close the Village Hall for rentals of the Municipal Building Community Room.  Part-time employees will be paid $20.00 for one hour for opening and $20.00 for one hour for closing.

Trustee Weinberger motioned and Trustee Woreck seconded to adjourn.  Carried unanimously.                                                              Jodi M. Wade – Clerk / Treasurer