Village board approves final payment for Highway 83 water-main rehab and routine vouchers

The Village of Hartland Board approved routine finance items, including the final retainage payment for a 2024 infrastructure project and the regular vouchers list. The board voted to pay $57,845.63 to Mid City Corp as the final retainage for the Highway 83 water-main rehabilitation project. Village staff said the project was completed during 2024 and the final retainage is being paid after the one-year warranty/inspection period. The board also approved vouchers totaling $349,296.73 that include the Mid City Corp payment. A board member asked about a line item labeled LWMMI; staff explained it is the Wisconsin Mutual Municipal Insurance (LWMMI) that provides the village’s vehicle, workers’ compensation and other liability coverage. Another voucher question noted a $13,500 payment for a Northern Lights drone show; staff said those funds are from the business improvement district (BID) and are not village general-fund money. What the board did: motions to approve the Mid City Corp payment and the vouchers were moved, seconded and carried unanimously. Why this matters: the retainage payment closes out the Highway 83 water-main rehabilitation contract and releases final funds to the contractor after the village’s post-construction review period. The vouchers approve routine operating payments and BID-funded event contracts. Next steps: Village staff will finalize project closeout files and continue to process routine accounts payable.