Village Board

EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES December 1, 2025 Page 1 of 4 Call Meeting to Order; Pledge of Allegiance Clerk Smith verified the meeting was posted according to law. Roll Call: President Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: President Johnson, Trustees Bryan Harding, Jim Holm, Dan Moody, Mary Nugent, Scott Seager, and Joe Wisniewski Excused: Others: Chief Swendrowski, Administrator Suhm, DPW Director Equitz, Clerk Smith Citizen Participation None Consent Agenda (One motion and second will approve all of the following items. Any item may be pulled from the list and voted on separately.) 1. Approval Minutes – 11/17/25 2. Consider Collection Policy (FIN8) update related to Administrator’s authority to authorize write-off of uncollectable debt 3. Consider approval of lease assignment for Hangar C-1 to Kenneth or Dorothy Kulesha 4. Consider authorization of patrol truck chassis purchase Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Moody, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried. Miscellaneous Business 1. Discussion regarding 2026 budget and the U.S. 250th celebration/recognition plans for summer 2026 (No Packet Materials) President Johnson discussed the Lions Club’s change moving their summer activities from the Fourth of July weekend to Flag Day weekend in 2026, including the carnival, parade and fireworks. The Village has supported the Lions Club with a contribution of $10,000 for fireworks since 2020, after it had been requested during Covid and that the Village has continued since then. He added that there is a group of people who have expressed interest in putting something together for the Fourth of July weekend, but that would be competing with the Lions Club for funding and contributions from local businesses. Since the $10,000 is included in the 2026 budget, President Johnson asked the Board for input and to determine if those funds are tied to the Lions Club or to the Fourth of July celebration for anything related to the 4th of July, not just fireworks. The Lions Club’s change to their event date came after the Village’s 2026 budgeting processes were completed. Trustee Seager said that when the request was originally presented and passed by the Board, it was for fireworks for the celebration, but not necessarily for the Lions Club. Trustee Wisniewski said that since there is no other proposal to consider, then the money should stay with the Lions Club for fireworks. President Johnson recognized the challenges of organizing a community Fourth of July event, not just seven months prior to the event, but in continuing it annually. The consensus of the board was to keep the 2026 budget as-is, designating  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES December 1, 2025 Page 2 of 4 the funding to the Lions Club for fireworks, however President Johnson noted the Village would request that the Village be named as the sponsor for them. 2. Consider approval of Main Street sidewalk design DPW Director Jason Equitz told the board that the design is for a new five-foot wide sidewalk from the Village Square on the south side of Main Street extending to the Overlook Ridge development. Village Engineer Tim Lynch, of Lynch & Associates, had prepared a sidewalk design that would incorporate a retaining wall that had been constructed in the county right-of-way at 2837 Main St. The homeowner had requested that the Village cover the costs for the retaining wall work and that the portion of their asphalt driveway that is to be removed for the project be replaced in concrete, not asphalt, as they are planning to install a new concrete driveway. Director Equitz said that he was looking to get the project out for bid after the first of the year so that work could begin in time for the 2026 construction season, and that the project would be paid for with funds from TID 5. Mr. Lynch said he anticipates bringing the bid package back in February for consideration, during which time the board could also consider the homeowner’s request. He shared the cost of concrete versus asphalt would be similar since the rest of the project is concrete. The consensus of the Board was to incorporate the homeowner’s requests for project bidding. Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Nugent, to approve the Main Street sidewalk design by Lynch & Associates. Motion carried. 3. Consider approval of Honey Creek Nature Area improvements Park and Rec Director Vickie Muszynski and Mr. Lynch presented plans for improvements for the Honey Creek Nature Area, which includes the installation of rocks for seating and fishing on Mill Pond, improvements to trails, and parking lot asphalt. The proposed trail expansion added an access from the north with an ADA accessible boardwalk and a lookout platform with seating. Additional future expansion could include extending the parking, and installing a pavilion, play area and restrooms. The Village only has $200,000 earmarked for the improvements due to a miscalculation of the project costs and grant funding, and additional funds would be needed for the project that is now projected to cost $817,832.50 as proposed. A WDNR grant, capped at $458,300, is available to fund up to half of the project but the Village must match the grant funding. Staff were advised to bring the item back to the board with funding options for the additional matching portion the Village would be responsible for. It was also requested that a breakdown for bids with and without the boardwalk included, as this was a large portion of the project cost. 4. Consider approval of design proposal for Townline Road project Mr. Lynch provided a design proposal for the repaving of Townline Road, with design to be completed in 2026 and construction in 2027. Director Equitz said that there is some hydrant and utility work to be done, then the existing pavement would be pulverized followed by the overlay of asphalt. The project would have to be done when school is not in session.  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES December 1, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Moody, to accept the design proposal for the Townline Road project by Lynch & Associates. Motion carried. 5. Discussion and Direction regarding Ordinance 366-8 Loud and Unnecessary Noise Chief Swendrowski brought the topic to the board due to a complaint from a resident about construction being done on weekends. The current Village ordinance states construction can be done from 7 am to 10 pm on weekdays, but some people could define weekdays as Monday through Friday, and other as every day of the week. He sought board input so that the ordinance could be updated to clarify specific days of the week and times. He added that with Code Enforcement in the Village, people may receive instruction to do some work on their property and that homeowners may opt to work on the projects themselves and only have opportunity to do the work on weekends. He also asked if holidays should be added to the ordinance, or if specific holidays should be named as no-construction days. The consensus of the board was to clarify construction hours as Monday through Friday from 7 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm. 6. Consider approval of DPW truck 4 replacement Director Equitz explained that the proposal is for a scheduled replacement for a small dump truck that is used for a wide variety of tasks, including snowplowing, and picking up trash and brush. He recommended purchasing the vehicle from Ewald Automotive and outfitting of the truck by Monroe Truck Equipment. The Village had budgeted $100,000 for the truck, but the municipal pricing had come in at just over $115,000. He said the Village could use surplus funds designed for DPW equipment to complete the purchase and then use the revenue from auctioned vehicle to replenish the funds. Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Holm, to authorize the purchase of the replacement truck for $115,856.00. Motion carried. Staff Reports 1. Fire Chief’s November 2025 Report Committee Reports 1. East Troy Area Emergency Services District Minutes – 10/16/2025 2. Booth Lake Memorial Park Minutes – 10/15/2025 The board reviewed the reports listed on the agenda. Preliminary Discussion regarding Closed Session Matters Preliminary discussion as to the need to go into closed session related to contingencies on the offer to purchase property from MLG Investments LLC specifically related to finding a solution for the business park association in TID 4, a proposed development and terms related to that development on Village-owned property in TID 4, as well as an offer to purchase property from the Village located in TID 4. Closed session  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES December 1, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (1)(e) to discuss Village’s bargaining postures and negotiations strategies with respect to contingencies in the offer to purchase property from MLG Investments LLC, preliminary negotiations related to proposed development on Village-Owned Property located on Highway 120, and an offer to purchase property. All transactions being discussed are related to TID 4. Closed Session Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Seager, to adjourn to closed session at 7:27 pm. Motion carried on at roll call vote: President Johnson Y Trustee Harding Y Trustee Holm Y Trustee Moody Y Trustee Nugent Y Trustee Seager Y Trustee Wisniewski Y Reconvene in Open Session Take action (if any) on matters discussed in closed session - None Adjourn Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Seager, to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:56 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Dannett Smith, Clerk Note: Recordings of the meeting may be found on our YouTube Channel - Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPfzVwLzE2Pqt4-g450Klg