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Votes at a glance: Bloomington board approves budget, utilities ordinance, speed sign and a string of routine measures
Summary
The Village Board unanimously approved multiple motions on Nov. 3, 2025, including the 2026 budget and levy, a utilities ordinance, a permanent Mill Street speed sign, Diamond Maps subscription and mapping follow-up, a Clare Bank loan for a lawn mower, and several operational repairs and service agreements.
At its Nov. 3 meeting the Village of Bloomington Board recorded unanimous approvals on a range of motions spanning budget, ordinances, equipment purchases and routine maintenance. Below are the recorded actions, movers/seconders and outcomes (all motions carried; the board recorded "all were in favor").
- Approve agenda (motion Robert McLimans; second Dennis Moris) — approved. - Approve Oct. 6, 2025 minutes (motion Al Mergen; second Dawn Drew) — approved. - Approve October accounts payable (motion Dawn Drew; second Scott Daentl) — approved. Totals: general fund $44,648.00; water $10,684.35; sewer $17,213.56; total $72,005.91. - Install permanent speed sign on Mill Street (motion Dennis Moris; second Chasity Allen) — approved. - Place seasonal No Parking signs on east side of Union Street Dec.–Mar 1 (motion Robert McLimans; second Chasity Allen) — approved. - Supplement funding for Toughbook computer for police (motion Dennis Moris; second Al Mergen) — approved (estimated cost up to $1,000). - Disregard fee for 317 Bowery Street (motion Robert McLimans; second Chasity Allen) — approved. - Accept Clare Bank loan quote for $10,000 zero-turn mower (motion Al Mergen; second Shawna Atterbury) — approved. - Pass updated utilities ordinance (motion Scott Daentl; second Shawna Atterbury) — approved. - Proceed with Diamond Maps subscription and have Delta 3 complete map updates (motions Robert McLimans; second Al Mergen) — approved. Delta 3 follow-up estimated $1,500–2,000. - Approve 2026 budget and set levy (motion Scott Daentl; second Al Mergen) — approved. - Approve WisVote cost-sharing agreement with Grant County (motion Robert McLimans; second Dennis Moris) — approved. - Approve land-use permit at 109 State Hwy 35 for bathroom repairs (motion Robert McLimans; second Scott Daentl) — approved. - Grant water and sewer to Lots 2 and 3 for commercial use only (motion Robert McLimans; second Scott Daentl) — approved; licensed plumber required; village to bill applicant. - Approve hydro-jetting and camera inspection of sewer main (motion Dawn Drew; second Scott Daentl) — approved (estimated cost ~$2,000 plus mileage). - Approve cooler repair up to $5,000 for the community park concession stand (motion Robert McLimans; second Chasity Allen) — approved. - Approve B&M Auto Tire & Towing LLC quote $1,228.15 for repairs to red truck (motion Robert McLimans; second Al Mergen) — approved. - Upgrade wastewater plant internet to 50 Mbps at $118.99/month (motion Dennis Moris; second Al Mergen) — approved. - Apply for ATV signage permit (motion Robert McLimans; second Chasity Allen) — approved. - Allow Buck Crubel to take the old propane tank in exchange for PTO assistance (motion Robert McLimans; second Dennis Moris) — approved. - Approve utility account and service establishment forms (motion Robert McLimans; second Dennis Moris) — approved.
Most motions were recorded as unanimous by the board members present (7 yes votes). The board set a December follow-up for sewer rate analysis; no rate change was adopted on Nov. 3.
