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West Bend BID board approves minutes, financials and $400 for 250th-anniversary buntings; vice president position filled
Summary
At its June 2 meeting, the West Bend City BID Board approved minutes and the financial report, unanimously reinstated Tracy Surwat as vice president by voice vote, and approved up to $400 for 250th-anniversary buntings; a $24,450 holiday-lighting contract was deferred for multi-year pricing.
The West Bend City Business Improvement District Board approved its May 5 meeting minutes and the monthly financial report and elected Tracy Surwat as vice president during its June 2 meeting.
The board opened with a motion to approve the May 5 minutes; after a second, the chair called for a voice vote and declared the motion carried. The board then handled a personnel matter: with Tracy Surwat previously stepping away for scheduling reasons, members moved to reinstate him as vice president and the chair said the motion carried.
John, who presented the financial report, said staff corrected a typo flagged by Larry and walked through the summary of budgeted items, revisions, encumbrances and available funds. The board moved, seconded and approved the financial report by voice vote.
Members voted to purchase decorative buntings for the two pedestrian bridges for the city’s 250th anniversary. After discussion about materials and durability — members debated polyester versus nylon and whether pieces could be machine-washed — the board approved spending of up to $400 for three buntings per side (six per bridge).
The board discussed a proposed contract with a vendor identified in the packet as "Blingle" for holiday installation and maintenance services, priced at $24,450, higher than the $21,000 previously budgeted. Members asked staff to request two- and three-year price proposals to try to lock in rates; the board paused final action pending that follow-up.
The meeting adjourned after housekeeping items and a discussion of future meeting dates; the board will next meet in August unless an urgent item arises in July.
Votes at a glance
- Minutes from May 5: approved (voice vote; counts not specified in transcript). - Vice president election (Tracy Surwat): motion carried (voice vote; counts not specified in transcript). - Financial report (page 7): approved (voice vote; counts not specified in transcript). - Buntings expenditure: approved up to $400 (voice vote; counts not specified in transcript). - Holiday-lighting contract (Blingle, $24,450): deferred for staff to request multi-year pricing (no final vote).
Next steps: Staff will follow up by email or bring contract proposals and façade-grant committee scheduling updates to the board in August.
