Withee Village Board Hears Request from House of Friends

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 -- 1:00 PM

The Withee Village Board heard a request from the House of Friends.

Two representatives from the House of Friends requested funds for the after school program.  The board motioned to donate $1,000. It was also reported that the Withee Public Library has Monster Kits and a prize game for the month of October.

Also, construction timeline changes were requested and the board moved to allow them. The Head of the Department of Public Works presented the DNR sanitary survey report and how he has addressed any deficiencies.

The board also approved the bid from Water Tower Clean and Coat to paint the outside of the water tower in 2022 for the cost of $61,500.  The board approved a .50/hour raise, retroactive to July 1st of this year, for Officer Jacob Haugstad.

The board also approved the hire of Patrick Feldman after passing background check and physical at the hourly wage of $26.50/hr with a 6 month review. Also, the auditor contract for 2022 with CLA was approved at $14,500 and they reviewed the year-to-date 2021 budget.

The board also moved to spend the funds received from the America Rescue Plan Act on the sewer extension project in the Business Park.  Finally, the first 2022 budget meeting has been set for October 25th at 6 pm.

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