Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingKaukauna, WI · January 19, 2026
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
A meeting of the Committee of the Whole was called to order by Chair Penterman on Monday,
January 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
Members present: Antoine, DeCoster, Eggleston, Kilgas, Moore, Schell, Schumacher, and Thiele.
Also present: Mayor Penterman, Attorney Greenwood, DPW/Eng. Neumeier, HR Director
Hodge, Com. Enrich. and Rec. Dir. Vosters, Police Chief Graff, Fire Chief Carrel,
Associate Planner Nelson, Fin. Dir. Van Rossum, Lib. Dir. Thiem- Menning, and
interested citizens.
1. Correspondence – none.
2. Discussion Topics.
a. Strategic Plan Quarterly Update and Discussion.
Finance Director Van Rossum introduced the quarter 4 strategic plan update and asked alders if
they had any questions.
b. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(e) for 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 – Jeff
Sanders.
Motion by Thiele, seconded by DeCoster to adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(e) for
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 – Jeff Sanders.
All members Voted aye.
Motion carried.
Adjourned to closed session at 5:32 PM.
c. Return to Open Session for Possible Action.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Eggleston to return to open session.
All members voted aye.
Motion carried.
Returned to open session at 5:44 PM.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Antoine, to approve a contract with Jeff Sanders of Community
Planning & Consulting LLC, to facilitate and prepare the city’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, as outlined
in the submitted proposal.
All members Voted aye.
Motion carried.
3. Adjourn.
Motion made by Moore, seconded by DeCoster to adjourn.
All members voted aye.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:44 PM.
Kayla Nessmann, Clerk
Agenda
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
City of Kaukauna
Council Chambers
Municipal Services Building
144 W. Second Street, Kaukauna
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
AGENDA
In-Person and Remote Teleconference via ZOOM
1. Correspondence.
2. Discussion Topics.
a. Strategic Plan Quarterly Update and Discussion.
b. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(e) for 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 –
Jeff Sanders.
c. Return to Open Session for Possible Action.
3. Adjourn
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attendance. While members of the Common Council or any Standing Committees may participate
in discussions, only the Committee of the Whole will take formal action.
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