Whitelaw board approves vouchers, clerk wage increase and crack-filling; schedules follow-ups on utilities and unpaid bills

At its July 6 meeting, the Village of Whitelaw Board approved monthly vouchers totaling $12,130.50 after Treasurer Sheena Kocourek presented the vouchers and noted a Lions Club reimbursement for a park keypad replacement. The motion to approve vouchers passed following a motion by Lois Kiel and second by Stacey Mangin.

The board approved a Clerk/Treasurer wage increase to $25.50 per hour effective Aug. 1 (motion by Beverly Linzmeier, second by Jim Kronschnabel). The Personnel Committee also discussed revisions to employee contracts about pay for attending special meetings; that discussion was tabled until next month (motion by Barney McCulley, second by Stacey Mangin).

Public Works presented a proposal from Crack Filling Services; the board approved the $11,500 contract (motion by Jeremy Johanek, second by Jim Kronschnabel) and noted the street repair budget for the year is $15,000. The board approved a Beverage Operator’s License for Riley Pamperin (motion by Jim Kronschnabel, second by Jeremy Johanek). Other committee items: sidewalk repair notices will be issued to three properties with an Oct. 1, 2026 deadline; the Public Utility Committee reported 24 unpaid water accounts with disconnects scheduled for July 20; and a lightning strike caused equipment damage at the wastewater plant while backup generators functioned properly.

Several items were tabled or continued: a Bertram contract is being drafted and the board tabled final action until next month; the discussion to return to quarterly utility billing will continue after staff gathers further information and PSC confirmation. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. These minutes are draft and subject to approval at the Aug. 3, 2026 regular meeting.