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Granton Village Board Holds Public Hearing on CDBG Grant

Saturday, April 16th, 2022 -- 10:01 AM

The Granton Village Board held a public hearing on the CDBG grant.

After the hearing, the board approved several resolutions and an ordinance. The Board also approved the 2021 audit and approved the audit contract with Hawkins Ash. The 3 year contracted price for 2022 is $20,160, for 2023 is $21,170, and 2024 if $22,225.

The sidewalk at 314 Oak is in bad condition and is dead ended on both sides. The residents asked if the Village would split the cost of the removal, and the Board agreed. 3rd Street is also in tough condition.

It was suggested removing the bad blacktop and dropping the road a foot to prevent the water from pooling, remove the culvert, and grade the road so it drains properly.

The Village could apply sub base this year and allow it to sit through the summer and pave next year when the County K is redone. They also received bids to replace curb and gutter and pricing ranged from $40 to $45 per foot.

They also had a discussion on the park. The board reviewed the 2021 expenses which totaled just over $5000. Dana Klein was considering taking over as the Park and Rec president but was concerned about what if the Park doesn’t make $5000.

She would consider taking over but would like the Village to handle the financials. Keeping the expense and revenue spreadsheets and paying the bills. They thought this idea might work and would allow us to report financials monthly instead of giving the park a bill at the end of the season. Clerk agreed to assist.

The Board also heard the Library Update:

  • The Scholastic book fair is April 25th-29th;
  • They’re celebrating 10 years in August;
  • And the librarian reviewed the new online catalog.

The Board heard the President’s update:

  • The fire department's training over the weekend was well attended and the training brought together fire departments Neillsville, Granton, Chili, Spencer, Loyal, and Owen Withee;
  • The Village President attended the Ambulance Meeting and the United Community Meeting in Colby;
  • They were also given information on how to sign up for grants.

The Board heard the  Water Report Recap:

  • Monthly samples were completed;
  • PFO testing will begin next week;
  • Completed quarterly water usage readings;
  • A full burial was complete;
  • And sprayed pond 3;
  • The new truck the Village ordered will be shipped the last week in April;
  • The Air drying compressor in Well 5 is broken;
  • Replacement cost is $835 plus $33 for the maintenance kit, the Board agreed it should be ordered.

The Board heard the Sewer Report Recap:

  • They completed sampling before spring discharge;
  • Worked on Phosphorus Compliance and monthly DNR Report;
  • Pond was treated with RE-300 and discharging will start on Monday;
  • The new root cutter for the Jetter came in;
  • Repainted some of the traffic signs;
  • The frost teeth on the new backhoe were redone;
  • Started sampling for spring discharge;
  • Put in a new water meter;
  • And removed the aerator from the pond.

The Board heard the Clerk’s Update:

  • They completed the Board of Review posting requirements;
  • 1st quarter utility billing was sent out;
  • Designed and sent out Garage Sale Flyers for the upcoming Community Wide Garage sale on June 3rd and 4th;
  • Worked with the engineers to get them the information needed for the public hearing;
  • Created a flier for the Spring Cleanup;
  • And the April 5th election was completed without incident.

The Board heard the Treasurer’s Report. The Deposit and Expense report was presented.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.