Village Board

EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES June 1, 2026 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 Adam Duda, Bryan Harding, Dan Moody, Mary Nugent, Scott Seager, and Joe Wisniewski Excused: Others: Chief Swendrowski, Administrator Suhm, DPW Tom Pluess, Clerk Smith Citizen Participation Gene Rozmarynowski, 2968 Main St., came to speak on behalf of the Stanford property, noting he would be volunteering to assist the property owner with noxious weeds. 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 – 5/18/26 2. Consider approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol License Renewals per attached list 3. Consider approval of Temporary Class “B” Wine/Beer Permit for St. Peter The Apostle Parish for their Parish Picnic, corrected date of June 28, 10 am to 4 pm, with Joan Duncan as agent. 4. Consider approval of structure agreement with Tyler and Madison Prochnow, 2767 Lakeview Drive (reviewed/approved by Building Inspector, Scott Johnson) Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Moody, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried. Miscellaneous Business 1. Review of capital improvement plan (CIP) with financial management plan (FMP) for 2027 budget and five-year plan with Ehlers Brian Roemer, Ehlers Senior Municipal Advisor, reviewed the Village’s 2027 CIP and Financial Management Plan. The CIP remains largely consistent by department, with added parks projects and continued emphasis on water and street work. Funding sources remain similar to prior years, with debt and reserves maintaining typical proportions. Levy capacity projections factor in new construction and operating needs; years five and six may shift based on net new construction. Mr. Roemer outlined the projected tax rate and CIP-related debt impact, noting the Village remains well below both state and self-imposed debt limits. East Troy’s AA3 credit rating continues to secure favorable interest rates, with another upgrade anticipated. President Johnson noted future capital needs, including a new fire station and DPW garage. Direction to staff on any potential changes to services to consider for the 2027 operating budget Administrator Suhm explained that the board is requested to review service levels on an annual  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES June 1, 2026 Page 2 of 4 basis in order to be considered during the budget process. Trustee Wisniewski said that he was not sure that another yard waste pickup by Johns Disposal is warranted, and Trustee Moody suggested revisiting the funds allocated for the Lions Club fireworks in case the Chamber would also want to take on fireworks, and then the board could consider splitting the funding. 2. MDV Watershed Plan Agreement a. Consider Agreement b. Staff Report Tom Pluess, DPW WWTP manager, explained that due to uncertainty with what will be required with the new upcoming State permit, he recommended only extending the farm contract with Wendt Farms for one year until 2027. Motion by Trustee Nugent, second by Trustee Seager, to approve the MDV Watershed Plan Agreement for one additional year. Motion carried. 3. Consider proposed board room update project Doug Gauger, DPW airport manager, presented a plan to modernize the board room, including modifications and finishes for the proposed seating arrangement that he would build, moving the IT cabinet into the adjacent storage room, and adding flooring to match the hallway in the lobby. His proposal also included pricing for painting and flooring, and another company would bring in a solid surface top for the credenza. Trustee Seager requested that different finish options be provided for the seating area for input by the board. Motion by Trustee Nugent, second by Trustee Seager, to approve the boardroom update project, with feedback from the board to be received by the June 15 meeting. Motion carried. 4. Consider approval of Road Closure request for ETACC First Fridays Special Events; contingent upon receipt of Walworth County road closure approval Chamber Director Vanessa Lenz presented a proposal to close roads around the Village Square for First Fridays in June, July, and August. She noted strong support from many downtown businesses. Chief Swendrowski stated he supports the road closures for June and July but not August due to the Hwy. 20 detour beginning after July 6, which will route traffic through the area. He added that barricades, rather than DPW trucks, would likely be used for these road closures. Motion by Trustee Seager second by Trustee Harding, to approve the June, July and August road closure dates for the First Fridays events, contingent upon approval by Walworth County. Motion carried. 5. Consider approval of Special Event, Temporary Class B Beer license, for ETACC America’s 250th Block Party on Sat., July 4, and waiver of the $145 late application fee; and Road Closure request contingent upon receipt of Walworth County road closure approval  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES June 1, 2026 Page 3 of 4 President Johnson asked whether the road closure included the Division Street legs. Chief Swendrowski confirmed that additional roads around the square would also be closed, with the request covering 11 am-8 pm. President Johnson asked about business feedback, and Ms. Lenz noted that most downtown service and retail businesses on the committee support the plan. Because the municipal lot would be inaccessible, port-a-potties may be placed there. Trustee Nugent asked about notifying residents. Ms. Lenz said that properties on or near the route wil receive mailed letters, while the broader public would be informed through detour signage, social media, and print notices. Trustee Nugent emphasized the importance of ensuring residents know how to navigate around the closure, and Ms. Lenz said the Chamber would take responsibility for communication. Trustee Wisniewski asked about truck traffic on July 4. Chief Swendrowski did not anticipate significant issues. Trustee Nugent also asked about handicapped parking. Ms. Lenz said the Cobblestone lot could be used, with golf carts available to transport individuals. President Johnson requested clear signage for handicapped parking and a way for people to contact shuttle staff. Trustee Moody noted that past bike race logistics provide a helpful model and expressed support for the event as a strong community opportunity. Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Moody, to approve the road closure of the Village Square, contingent on Walworth County approval, as well as approval of the Special Event permit and Temporary Class B beer license and waiver of the late submittal fee. Motion carried. 6. Consider HVAC replacement for Village Board room Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Nugent, to approve the replacement of the board room air conditioning unit by Westenn Mechanical for $36,536.00. Motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. Res 2026-08 – Approving 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Wisniewski, to approve Res 2026-08. Motion carried. 2. Res 2026-09 – Budget Amendment for Booth Lake Memorial Park Capital Motion by Trustee Wisniewski, second by Trustee Seager, to approve Res 2026-09, with a correction to the spelling of Walworth County. Motion carried. 3. Res 2026-10- Preliminary Resolution to Vacate a Portion of the Right Of Way for Oakmont Drive Motion by Trustee Seager, second by Trustee Harding, to approve Res 2026-10. Motion carried. Staff Reports 1. Fire Chief’s May Report Committee Reports 1. ETAESD Board Meeting Minutes – 04/15/26 The board reviewed reports as listed on the agenda. Closed Session  EAST TROY VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES June 1, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Preliminary discussion and motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Seager, to adjourn to closed session, under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, pertaining to terms of a development agreement related to an offer to purchase village- owned property as well as Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) considering compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercise responsibility related to implementing market update of salary structure and specific employees. Motion carried on at roll call vote at 7:50 pm: President Johnson Y Trustee Harding Y Trustee Duda Y Trustee Moody Y Trustee Nugent Y Trustee Seager Y Trustee Wisniewski y Reconvene in Open Session Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Seager, to reconvene in open session. Motion carried at 8:42 pm. Possible action on closed session matters (none) Adjourn Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Seager, to adjourn. Motion carried at 8:42 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