Having not held the first bi-monthly meeting the first Tuesday of the month, the Rushford Village Council had some catching up to do at the second meeting, Tuesday, January 17. The bulk of the agenda highlighted annual housekeeping issues, but along the way, several items of old business popped up. Kudos were given to Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck and worker Hamilton … [Read more...]
Rushford Village continues to dig into road projects
It’s been a long few years for Rushford Village when it comes to road maintenance and needs. The city has begun to wrap up work on an $878,000 bid street improvement project, centered largely on needs in the South Rushford area. The project has been something of a frustration for the city, with communication and timeline issues with the contractor, McHugh Excavating of … [Read more...]
Rushford Village looks to wrap up road project
Rushford Village is nearing the end of its 2016 road improvement project and there is hope it could end with cooperation from contractor McHugh Excavating. At the council’s December 6 meeting, discussion centered largely on wrapping up the $878,000 plus project and the best path to doing so. The council has been forthcoming with frustrations, but is looking to offer a … [Read more...]
Rushford Village looks to fill committees
The Rushford Village council will continue at with Mayor Gordon Johnson at the helm for at least another four years. The November 8 election did however see the replacement of incumbent Todd Baker (108 votes) with Mike Ebner (360 votes) for one of the two seats up for grabs. Incumbent Dennis Overland will serve another term as councilor after receiving the most votes (387). The … [Read more...]
Rushford Village meets in closed session to discuss litigation
In closed meeting, following the Tuesday, November 1 open meeting, the Rushford Village Council met with City Attorney Tom Manion to discuss “pending or threatened litigation.” The issue pertains to a contract dispute with McHugh Excavating of Onalaska, Wis. May 3 of this year, the council awarded a $665,000 bid, part of a larger $878,000 project to the 40-year company. The … [Read more...]
Rushford Village looks to continued roadwork
The south Rushford street improvement project is still underway and is under the gun from the approaching weather. At the Tuesday, October 18 Rushford Village council meeting, two residents of the area were on hand to question whether or not problematic areas will be addressed and when. Mayor Gordon Johnson admitted he was not in a position to answer when project issues … [Read more...]
Rushford Village evaluates storm damages
The Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday, October 4 to resubmit a Homeland Security and Emergency Management damage and impact assessment report following torrential rains the week of September 21. Photos and detailed information of mudslides, washouts, and other losses was documented and the report was submitted. However, City Clerk Mary Miner noted that assessment for … [Read more...]
Frustrations mount for Rushford Village over road project
After hearing frustrations from the city council, project engineering firm, and residents (as noted by council members), it appears that Rushford Village’s frustrations with work in the south Rushford area of the city continue to mount. At the Tuesday, September 20 Rushford Village Council meeting Bolton & Menk Engineer Josh Pope gave the council an update and project progress … [Read more...]
Rushford Village hits at completion for south Rushford project
The Rushford Village council, and residents of South Rushford, are patiently awaiting completion of infrastructure upgrades that are part of a $878,000 improvement project. A long time coming, the project was aimed at continuing efforts to get the city’s paved roadways back to maintainable conditions and includes substantial roadwork in South Rushford. However, the project has … [Read more...]
Upcoming Taste of the Trail events have much to offer
On three Saturdays in September, The Root River Trail Towns are featuring local food, artisans, entertainment, cultural activities and fun for all during an annual trail-wide event, Taste of the Trail. Taste of the Trail is similar ot many “Taste of...” events in many towns all over the Midwest. In this case, the nine towns along the trail system are focusing on food, … [Read more...]
Rushford Village to hold hearing; informational meeting
The Tuesday, August 16 Rushford Village meeting was a brisk 32 minutes and was continued, rather than adjourned, to the next meeting. At that time, the council will host a public broadband informational meeting at the request of AcenTek, as well as a hearing for the ordinance related to Tiny House family healthcare dwellings. Mayor Gordon Johnson indicated that AcenTek is … [Read more...]