Readstown board approves $14,722.50 stream‑bank payment, accepts Delta 3 survey quote and routine business

The Village of Readstown board met Oct. 9 and approved a slate of routine actions, including a $14,722.50 payment on a stream bank stabilization project and acceptance of a quote from Delta 3 to survey village highway and sewer easements.

In the meeting’s most consequential vote, Committee member Payne moved to accept and pay the second pay application for the stream bank project in the amount of $14,722.50; Committee member Swenson seconded. A roll call was taken and the motion passed 5-0, with Howell and Nash recorded as not present. The board also accepted a Delta 3 quote to survey the village highway/sewer easement and the sewer plant property after a motion from Committee member Clark and a second from Payne; that motion carried with the same 5-0 tally.

The board heard routine departmental reports. An EMS report noted that FAP grant paperwork for the prior and current year had been filed and that the department has responded to 81 calls this year. The fire department said a squad vehicle was repaired and returned to service and that a starting problem should be resolved. Library representative Monica Matos outlined ideas to expand the community garden and the board authorized installation of a pallet walkway at the garden.

Public works matters included scheduled warranty work on the skid steer at K&L Implements in Darlington and a plan for Charlie R. Strait and Austin Abbey to travel to La Crosse on Oct. 14 to complete additional wastewater examinations. The clerk’s office reported that bank reconciliation for the year is nearing completion and staff will begin preparing for the upcoming budget meeting.

The board also moved to explore options for selling the old generator for well No. 2; Committee member Swenson made the motion and Payne seconded, with the board voting in favor of directing staff to report back on options rather than authorizing an immediate sale. Committee member Payne moved to approve a building permit application from John Heal to construct a small storage shed; Swenson seconded and the permit was approved by voice vote.

Other routine actions included approval of the September bills (motion by Swenson, seconded by Lisa Larson), acceptance of the Sept. meeting minutes (motion by Swenson, seconded by Larson), and scheduling the next monthly meeting for Nov. 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. The board set Halloween hours for Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Committee member Swenson moved to adjourn at 6:05 p.m.; Lisa Larson seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting record was signed and filed by Austin Abbey, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer.