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Votes at a glance: Big Bend board approves library resolution, event permit and several motions; clerk position and road funding tabled
Summary
The Village of Big Bend board approved Resolution 2024-04 seeking exemption from the Waukesha County library levy, approved a special-event permit, and carried motions on personnel contracts and health‑insurance pursuit; it tabled the clerk/treasurer matter and Town Line Road funding until further information is received.
At its September 2024 meeting, the Village of Big Bend board handled several motions and votes across personnel, land-use, finance and benefits items. Key outcomes recorded by the board were as follows.
Resolution and finance - Resolution 2024‑04 (declare intent to exceed minimum municipal library funding for exemption from the Waukesha County library levy) was read into the record pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 43.64 and adopted by voice vote.
Personnel and contracts - Motion to approve Eric Pedersen’s contract with the removal of item number 7 (moved by Committee member (speaker 3)); motion carried by voice vote. (Transcript contains both 'Pearson' and 'Pedersen' when referencing this person; the motioned contract text identified removal of item 7.) - Consideration of the village clerk/treasurer position was tabled until after scheduled interviews next week; motion to table was seconded and carried.
Projects and permits - Town Line Road funding consideration was tabled while the project is incomplete and the board awaits the final bill (board referenced a ballpark estimate of about $120,000 and an additional $32,000 for extra drilling); motion carried. - Planning staff recommended approval of a site plan and plan of operations for a landscaping contractor at W224 S8535 Industrial Drive (owner: EEI Construction LLC) with conditions including state plan approvals, building and fire approvals prior to occupancy, ADA parking, screened outside storage, sign permitting and reimbursement of village costs. The board moved to approve the planning commission recommendation. - A special private event permit for Richey's DS Bar for 09/28/2024 (estimated 50–100 people) was approved by voice vote.
Benefits and budget - The board authorized staff to pursue health insurance options for full‑time employees and directed staff to return with final quotes and paperwork for budget consideration; the board discussed a proposed 75% employer / 25% employee split and cited an estimated village share of about $40,000 annually.
Next steps Staff will notify the Police and Fire Commission to begin the required background check for the police chief agreement items and will correct minutes where necessary. Budget documents will be finalized for posting by Oct. 17, followed by a public hearing prior to the November board meeting.
Votes and motions were taken by voice; the transcript records 'Aye' responses on the items above but does not provide complete recorded tallies or member-by-member vote records for each voice vote.
