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Board hears budget timelines as sewer utility shows projected loss; trustees approve wage increases
Summary
Clerk reported the water utility projects a $66,650 net income while sewer is projected to incur a 30% loss despite recent rate increases; trustees approved wage increases for village and library employees following closed-session consideration.
Clerk Atterbury told trustees on Oct. 6 that most of the village budget is prepared and that revenue is set except for 2% fire dues, but that wages remain to be finalized. The water utility is projected to net $66,650 under the proposed budget. The sewer utility, however, is projected to have a 30% loss even after rate increases implemented across 2024–2025.
Clerk Atterbury said the budget must be published by Oct. 14 to meet a 15-day public notice requirement before the Nov. 3 meeting and that the board must approve the budget at the November meeting so county property tax calculations and December tax mailings proceed on schedule.
Following a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85 to consider employee promotion, compensation or evaluation, trustees reconvened and unanimously approved wage increases for village and library employees (motion by Robert McLimans, second by Scott Daentl). The board did not disclose specific wage amounts at the public session.
The board also approved routine finance committee minutes and directed staff to continue verifying utility rates and budget assumptions ahead of the November budget vote.
