3.27.23 REGULAR BOARD AGENDA
VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, March 27, 2023 7:00 P.M.
Orfordville Village Hall
Main Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
President Dennis Burtness called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were President Burtness, Beth Schmidt, Cami Myers-Alstat, Terry Gerber, and Jason Knox. Also present were Attorney Mike Hahn, Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson, Patricia & Ed Burtness, Eric Burtness, Deanna & Carley Vanderhei, Jason, Sara, & Emma Burtness, Nancy Dickison, Mary Ehle, Ellen Pautsch, DPW Director Nick Todd, and Clerk Sherri Waege. Absent were Chuck Boyce and Nikki Tuffree.
AGENDA VERIFICATION
Clerk Waege verified that on March 24, 2023, copies of the agenda were delivered to the President and Trustees; and posted at the Village Hall, Library, Post Office and the Bank of Brodhead. There were no additions made to the agenda.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Motion by Knox, seconded by Gerber to approve the March 13, 2023 minutes. Motion carried.
CITIZENS WISHING TO BE HEARD
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Recognition of Patricia Burtness for 30 years of service as an election worker. Clerk Waege and Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson presented Patricia Burtness with a plaque of recognition for 30 years of service to the Village of Orfordville as an election worker. Clerk Waege explained how the elections have changed during Patricia Burtness’s tenure. Clerk Waege thanked Patricia Burtness for her years of service working elections and for completing the required training.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Proposal for training with Sitzberger & Associates. No discussion held. No action taken.
Part Time Hours for Chief Jeremiah Burdick. Attorney Mike Hahn explained that Chief Burdick’s offer to work part time hours on weekends will require some procedural changes to Chief Burdick’s contract. Attorney Hahn explained that even though Chief Burdick is working as a part time officer, he will still be serving in the capacity of the Chief of Police. President Burtness explained that discussion will be held at the Police Committee level for possible contract changes, which will then be brought to the Village Board. No action taken.
TREASURER REPORT
Motion by Knox, seconded by Schmidt to approve the Treasurer Report. Motion carried.
VOUCHERS
Motion by Gerber, seconded by Schmidt to approve the vouchers with a check range of 33538-35553. Motion carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT UPDATE
President Burtness explained the following:
Fire Inspection Services out of Nashotah, WI will be doing the commercial inspections on behalf of the Orfordville Fire Department. President Burtness wanted to let business owners know as they will be seeing some new people. President Burtness explained that the commercial inspections are not getting done due to staffing concerns. President Burtness further explained that while this does cost the Fire District to have this done, the expense will be more than offset by the 2% dues we get back from the state. The Fire Department will lose out on the income if we fail to get the inspections done. For more information, the following link describes the qualifications we need to meet. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/lc/issue_briefs/2019/local_government/ib_firedues_ab_2019_10_01 https://www.fireinspection.expert/Nashotah, WI
President Burtness explained the Upcoming Events
April 1st at 9:00 - 11:00 am - Orfordville’s Spring Fling at Purdy Park
April 1st at 11:00 - 1:00 pm American Legion Auxiliary Unit 209 Easter Event
April 1st Parkview FFA Alumni Scrap Drive from 7:30am – 2:00 pm in the Village Hall parking lot
April 4th – Elections – you can find out what is on the ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot Please take the time to learn about the issues you can have a voice in.
April 5th at 11:30 am - Senior Luncheon at Orfordville Lutheran Church
ADJOURN
Motion by Knox, seconded by Gerber to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried.
Submitted by,
Dennis Burtness
Village President
Sherri Waege
Village Clerk