Gilman board approves library in-kind resolution and several infrastructure contracts

The Village of Gilman approved a series of resolutions, contracts and maintenance items during its July 9 meeting, including a library in-kind resolution and multiple infrastructure projects.

Resolution and contracts approved - Resolution 2025-05 (library share, in-kind): Motion by Trustee Russell Baker, seconded by Trustee Mark Person; carried on a roll-call vote of 7–0 (minutes record the motion and outcome but do not list each yes vote by name). The resolution’s monetary or in-kind valuation is not specified in the minutes. - Scott Construction contract for chip seal and crack-fill on Gilman Drive: The board approved $29,754.25 to Scott Construction (motion by Trustee Russell Baker; seconded by Trustee Ericka Motte). Roll-call vote recorded as 7–0. - Sidewalk curb cost split at Gilman School: Trustees approved splitting a $2,000 curb cost (motion by Trustee Ericka Motte; seconded by Trustee Dee Bornheimer); roll call 7–0. - Taylor County culvert estimate: Approved for $5,245 (motion by Trustee Ericka Motte; seconded by Trustee Dee Bornheimer); roll call 7–0. - Redecking of the old bridge by the campground: Approved contingent on Wisconsin DNR approval (Clerk Candice Grunseth presented an email from DNR dam specialist Ryan Jarvis); motion by Trustee Russell Baker, seconded by Trustee Dee Bornheimer; roll call 7–0. The board explicitly tied the action to DNR concurrence. - Pickleball court resurfacing: The board approved a $7,990 quote from Athletic Surface Construction to resurface and paint three pickleball courts (motion by Trustee Cheryl Rosemeyer; seconded by President Jane DeStaercke). The roll-call vote was 6–0–1 (Trustee Dee Bornheimer recorded as absent); the minutes note discussion about potential funding sources (Capital Outlay, Public Works capital or Street maintenance) but do not record a final funding allocation.

Other actions and process notes - Minutes and vouchers: The board approved meeting minutes and vouchers by roll-call votes earlier in the meeting (minutes note a 7–0 voucher approval). The clerk’s packet included written reports (treasurer, police and public works) and the Treasurer’s report was accepted by motion.

What the minutes do and do not show The minutes record motions, movers, seconders and roll-call tallies for each item above. Where the record shows vote tallies (for example, 7–0) it does not enumerate every individual yes vote by name; only specific no votes are recorded in the Chapter 151 item. Funding sources for several projects were discussed but not finalized in the minutes; the clerk’s budget notes show some line items already exceed 100% of budgeted amounts but do not tie specific projects to those line items.

Next steps: contract awards and the conditional bridge work proceed subject to vendor scheduling and any required external approvals (for example, DNR for bridge redecking); the board scheduled follow-up committee meetings and flagged several items for the August agenda.