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 VILLAGE NEWS
The Village of Reeseville Board Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month beginning at 7:00pm. 
All Village Residents are encouraged to attend. 
The first 15 minutes are for public in-put. The Board Meeting Minutes from the preceding month are in our Newsletter.
Please remember, all meeting minutes are not official until approved by the Board at the following meeting.

LIBRARY BOARD

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Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes may be made in the following manner;

1. Send in your tax payment to Village of Reeseville Treasurer - PO Box 426 - Reeseville, WI 53579 -- Include a Stamped Self-addressed envelope if you want a receipt.
2. Pay in person at the State Bank of Reeseville 203 S. Main St. ---- Reeseville Office only
3. To pay by Credit Card call 1-800-272-9829. Our jurisdiction code which must be used is #7098. There is a fee for making payment with a credit card. You must have your tax bill in front of you.
4. You may pay on line at www.officialpayments.com

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   PROCEEDINGS OF THE
   VILLAGE BOARD
   OF THE VILLAGE OF REESEVILLE

   January 12, 2012

               A duly-convened meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Reeseville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, was held in open session January 12, 2012, and called to order by President, Kenneth Schimmel, at 7:22 p.m.  The following Trustees were present: Lee Brasch, Michael Couperus, Kenneth Leistico, Brian Miller, and Margaret Schmidt.  The following Trustee’s were absent: Scot Niemeyer. 

               Notice of this meeting was given to the public at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by forwarding the complete agenda to the official Village newspaper, The Watertown Daily Times, and to all news media that have requested the same as well as posting.  Copies of the complete agenda were available for inspection at the Village Clerk’s Office.

               Motion by Michael Couperus and seconded by Kenneth Leistico to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

               Minutes of the previous regular meeting were previously sent to all Board members and posted.   Motion by Kenneth Leistico and seconded by Michael Couperus that the minutes of the previous regular meeting be approved.  Motion carried.

               Treasurer reports of the General Treasury, the Treasury of the Sewer and Water Utilities were reviewed by the Board.  Motion by Kenneth Leistico and seconded by Brian Miller that the Treasurer reports of all the accounts be approved.  Motion carried.

               Don Neitzel, from Kunkel Engineering Group, reviewed the planned expansion of the Village waste water treatment plant and a ridge and furrow plant to handle the waste from Specialty Cheese. He stated that the appraisal of the land was underway, and the archaeology survey of the land was completed. And hopefully the agreements with Specialty Cheese would be completed this month.

               Police Chief, Scott Bahr, gave the Police Report for the past month.  He reported that the side window on the squad car was repaired, and that eighteen parking tickets were issued for violation of the winter parking restrictions.

               Dean Ziegel reported that two stop signs were damaged.  Discussion was held on snow removal in the Village for next season and it was suggested that the street committee begin looking into various options.

               The Board discussed Public Fire Protection charge that would be on the utility bill as a direct charge for all users.  The Clerk reported that the Public Notice for authorization to collect the Public Fire Protection charge on the water bills was published in the January 10th issue of the Watertown Daily Times.  After twenty days the Public Service Commission will issue a ruling on the request.

               Operators License application for Michael D. Pocius was reviewed by the Board.  Motion by Lee Brasch and seconded by Kenneth Leistico to issue an Operator’s License to Michael Pocius.  Motion carried.  (Michael Couperus – abstained)

               Ordinance A-77, An Ordinance Recreating the Park Hours Section 12-2-3(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Reeseville, was reviewed by the Board.  The Ordinance would close the Village parks from sunset each night until 7:00 a.m.  the next morning.  Motion by Lee Brasch and seconded by Michael Couperus to adopt Ordinance A-77.  Motion carried (No-nays)

               The Board discussed a rental charge for the meeting room in the Police/First Responders building.  A request had been made by a church group for use of the room for their church services.  Motion by Kenneth Leistico and seconded by Margaret Schmidt to charge $25.00 for the use of the meeting room.  Motion carried.

               The Board reviewed proposal for copier leases from Gordon Flesch Company and Rhyme Business Products.  Both proposals were for two new copiers, one for the Village Hall and one for the police Department.  The costs for the leases would be very similar.  The previous lease was with Gordon Flesch Company.  After reviewing the proposals and considering the service received by Gordon Flesch Company it was decided to remain with Gordon Flesch Company.  Motion by Kenneth Leistico and seconded by Brian Miller to stay with Gordon Flesch Company and lease two new copiers per the proposal from Gordon Flesch Company.  Motion carried.

               The Board received a letter from Dave and Barbara Ralbovsky commenting on the bright and cheerful Christmas Decoration in the Village.  The Board acknowledged their donation towards the Christmas lights. 

               Kenneth Leistico reported on the Community Center.  He stated that the fish and chicken dinner for this Friday would be prepared by Anne’s Cafe and Catering of Lake Mills.  

               It was reported that the Library roof had been repaired and new shingles were installed.
    
               Motion by Brian Miller and seconded Kenneth Leistico that the bills be approved as read and the Clerk and Utility Treasurer be instructed to draw orders for same.  Motion carried.

   Motion by Kenneth Leistico seconded by Lee Brasch that the meeting be adjourned.  Motion carried.
                             

   Donald Gibson   Clerk