Building, Grounds, Cemetery, Recycle
Regular MeetingAlbany, WI · January 13, 2026
Minutes
BUILDING, GROUNDS, CEMETERY, RECYCLE COMMITTEE
January 13, 2026
The regular meeting of the Building, Grounds, Cemetery Recycle Committee was called to
order by Chairperson Bert Hefty at 6:30 p.m. at the Albany Village Hall, 206 North Water
Street, Albany, WI. Members present were: Hefty, Kimberly Klein and Tonya Stephan.
Absent: David King. Also present: Lonnie Gill.
Proof of posting was verified.
VILLAGE BURNING (OPEN BURNING DISCUSSION): Much discussion on open burning
ordinance; possibly removing burn barrels; work on a date to have a public hearing.
RECYCLE CENTER: The revenue numbers look decent right now; further meetings for
discussions about garbage pickup.
CEMETERY MOWING: The cemetery mowing contract rates are increasing in 2026 which
would make the contract amount $14,500; discussion about hiring a part time summer
mowing position for the cemetery; Stephan suggested getting some other bids.
CONCERNS OF RECYCLING WORKERS: None
ANNOUNCEMENT AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Setting a date for a public hearing
regarding burning; bids for cemetery mowing.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Stephen, seconded by Klein, to adjourn. Motion carried.
BERT HEFTY, Chairperson
Building, Grounds and Cemetery
7:25 p.m.
Agenda
BUILDING, GROUNDS, CEMETERY, RECYCLE COMMITTEE
January 13th, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the public and to the news media pursuant to s. 19.84,
Wisconsin Statutes, that a meeting of the Building, Grounds, Cemetery, Recycle
Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Albany will be held at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, located at the Albany Village Hall, 206 N. Water Street,
Albany, Wisconsin.
Preliminary agenda for said meeting is as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Proof of Posting Verified
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
5. Village Burning (Open Burning Discussion)
6. Recycle Center
7. Cemetery Mowing
8. Concerns of Recycling Workers
9. Announcements and Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
BERT HEFTY, Chairperson
Building, Grounds, Cemetery, Recycle Committee
DATED: January 9th, 2026
**Even though a legal quorum of the Village Board may be present at this meeting, no
action will be taken as a board.
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