Finance and Personnel Committee

Name: Finance and Personnel Committee — Kaukauna, WI
Start: 2026-04-08T18:10:00
End: 2026-04-08T20:10:00
Location: Kaukauna, WI

Regular Meeting

Kaukauna, WI · April 8, 2026

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FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE A meeting of the Finance and Personnel Committee was called to order by Chair Penterman on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:31 pm. Members present: Mayor Penterman, Antoine, DeCoster, Eggleston, Moore, and Schumacher. Also present: Ald. Kilgas, Ald. Thiele, Ald. Schell, Mayor Penterman, Attorney Greenwood, DPW/Eng. Neumeier, Com. Enrich. and Rec. Dir. Vosters, Street Superintendent Van Gompel, Fire Chief Carrel, HR Director Hodge, Mark. and Com. Manager Fencl (Zoom), Lib. Director Thiem- Menning (Zoom), Police Chief Graff, Associate Planner Nelson (Zoom), and interested citizens. 1. Correspondence. 2. Discussion Topics. a. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee - Interim Pay Ashley Roehl. Motion by Moore, seconded by Eggleston to Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee - Interim Pay Ashley Roehl. All Ald. Voted aye. Motion carried. Adjourned to closed session at 6:32 PM. b. Return to Open Session for possible action. Motion by Moore, seconded by Antoine to return to open session. All Ald. voted aye. Motion carried. Returned to open session at 6:40 PM c. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee - Status of Finance Director Search. Motion by Moore, seconded by Schumacher to Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee – Status of Finance Director Search. All Ald. Voted aye. Motion carried. d. Return to Open Session for possible action. Motion by Antoine, seconded by Schumacher to return to open session. All Ald. voted aye. Motion carried. Returned to open session at 8:06 PM Motion by Eggleston, seconded by DeCoster to return to item 2a, Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee - Interim Pay Ashley Roehl. All Ald. Voted aye. Motion carried. Adjourned to closed session at 8:09 PM Motion by Antoine, seconded by Schumacher to return to open session. All Ald. voted aye. Motion carried. Returned to open session at 8:18 PM Motion by Moore, seconded by Schumacher to recommend to Common Council to direct Human Resources to change the job description of the Finance Director and the pay at the recommended pay grade of 25 and backfill the Accountant position at the grade 17 pay range. All Ald. Voted aye. Motion carried. 3. Adjourn. Motion by Antoine, seconded by Moore to adjourn. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:21 pm. Kayla Nessmann, Clerk

Agenda

FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE City of Kaukauna Council Chambers Municipal Services Building 144 W. Second Street, Kaukauna Wednesday, April 08, 2026 at 6:10 PM AGENDA In-Person and Remote Teleconference via ZOOM 1. Correspondence. 2. Discussion Topics. a. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee - Interim Pay Ashley Roehl. b. Return to Open Session for possible action. c. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee - Status of Finance Director Search. d. Return to Open Session for possible action. 3. Adjourn. NOTICES Finance and Personnel Committee - Notice is hereby given this is a public meeting of the Finance and Personnel Committee. As such, all members or a majority of the City’s Common Council and Standing Committees will likely be in attendance. While members of the Common Council or any Standing Committees may participate in discussions, only the Finance and Personnel Committee will take formal action. IF REQUESTED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE. MEETING ACCESS INFORMATION: You can access this meeting by one of three methods: from your telephone, computer, or by an app. Instructions are below. To access the meeting by telephone: 1. Dial 1-312-626-6799 2. When prompted, enter Meeting ID 234 605 4161 followed by # 3. When prompted, enter Password 54130 followed by # To access the meeting by computer: 1. Go to http://www.zoom.us 2. Click the blue link in the upper right hand side that says Join a Meeting 3. Enter Meeting ID 234 605 4161 4. Enter Password 54130 5. Allow Zoom to access your microphone or camera if you wish to speak during the meeting To access the meeting by smartphone or tablet: 1. Download the free Zoom app to your device 2. Click the blue button that says Join a Meeting 3. Enter Meeting ID 234 605 4161 4. Enter Password 54130 5. Allow the app to access your microphone or camera if you wish to speak during the meeting *Members of the public will be muted unless there is an agenda item that allows for public comment or if a motion is made to open the floor to public comment.*

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