Town of Akan

April 16, 2024 – Meeting Minutes

In attendance: Richard Kientopf, Kathy Maly, Jessica Laeseke, Jon Rossing, Dee Rott, Francis Rott, Jan Harris, Mary Rognholt, Maggie Buck, Dave Barsi, Scott Huffman


Pledge of Allegiance– Was led by Richard Kientopf
Call to Order – Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call – See above
Voting Method – It was unanimous among the electors to vote by hand. Motion by Laeseke second by Maly.


Approve 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes– There was a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the April 16, 2024 annual meeting. Motion by Richard Kientopf/Jan Harris seconded. Motion passed.


2023 Clerk’s Financial Report– Everyone took time to look over the 2024 financial report. A summary on the budget for 2023 and where we are so far for 2024 in the budget was provided. Richard Kientopf moved to approve with Scott
Huffman as a second. All aye carried.


New Business
A. Set Monthly meeting schedule May 2024 – April 2025. Second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. Motion by Kientopf to approve the meeting schedule as is with a second by Maly.


B. Board wages- The board hasn’t received a wage increase in a number of terms. Discussion on increase for board wages. Laeseke mentioned she completes the election entry now which is new to her position as of 2 years ago, the County use to complete this. Motion by Maly to increase the wages of the board by 15% and increase Laeseke by 15% and an additional $300 annually for the work the County use to do, second by Rognholt. All aye carried.


Meeting closed at 7:35 pm by Richard Kientopf with a second by Jessica Laeseke.


Adjourn until April 16, 2024.
Jessica Laeseke, Clerk