Village Board

Village of Kohler Village Board Meeting June 17, 2024 Chairperson Thomas Schnettler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken: Tom Schnettler, Mike Zimmermann, John Ewert, Michael Wandschneider, Kelly Kasten and Tracy Lyons. Brett Edgerle was absent. Attorney Mike Bauer was present. Staff members present: Shawn Splivalo, Mike Kitzerow and Laurie Lindow. Items of Concern Regarding the Agenda, Including Public Comment – Mike Zimmermann commented that the DPW did a great job of getting the cemetery ready for Memorial Day event even though it ended up being held in the theater. Mike also asked for a status report of deer abatement, deer are eating flowers in his area. Chief Splivalo that it was not very successful last winter and we are working on it now for next winter. Approve Meeting Minutes from May 20, 2024 – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Mike Zimmermann to approve the meeting minutes from May 20, 2024. Motion carried. Business 1. Recognition of John Winter and Jason Kwacz for serving on the Village Board – Tom Schnettler and the Village Board recognized John Winter and Jason Kwacz for serving the Village diligently and even through COVID. John Winter and Jason Kwacz received plaques and many thanks for their years of service. 2. Resolution No. 2024-4, Commendation to Police Chief Shawn Splivalo – Tom Schnettler and the Village Board recognized Police Chief Shawn Splivalo for his attendance at the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College and successfully earning the Certified Public Manager Certificate. Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Resolution No. 2024-4, Commendation to Police Chief Shawn Splivalo. Motion carried. 3. Review and approve 2023 Village of Kohler financial statements – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve 2023 Village of Kohler financial statements. Motion carried. 4. Resolution No. 2024-3, Compliance Maintenance Annual Report – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Resolution No. 2024-3, Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. A roll call vote was taken: Mike Zimmermann – aye, John Ewert – aye, Michael Wandschneider – aye, Kelly Kasten – aye, Tracy Lyons – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye. Motion carried. 5. The Finance Committee recommends the Village Board take action on the following: a. Hiring for Youth Center – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve hiring for the Youth Center as presented. Motion carried. b. Cigarette Licenses – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Cigarette Licenses for the following: Gas-N-Go Corp Thomas Schumacher Motion carried. c. Beer & Liquor Licenses – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Beer & Liquor Licenses for the following businesses: Gas-N-Go Corp – Class A Target Corporation - Class A Motion carried. d. Ordinance No. 2024-5, An Ordinance Amending Sections 15.08.010 and 15.08.100 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Rules and Regulations of Village Parks – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Ordinance No. 2024-5. A roll call vote was taken: John Ewert – aye, Michael Wandschneider – aye, Kelly Kasten – aye, Tracy Lyons – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye, Mike Zimmermann – aye. Motion carried. e. Ordinance No. 2024-6, An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Section 8.64.050 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Firework Permit Fees – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Ordinance No. 2024-6. A roll call vote was taken: Michael Wandschneider – aye, John Ewert – aye, Kelly Kasten – aye, Tracy Lyons – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye, Mike Zimmermann – aye. Motion carried. f. May Revenue & Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve the May Revenue & Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries. Motion carried. 6. The Village Board may go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e) for the purposes of deliberating or negotiating the  purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons requires a closed session – Negotiation of property transfer – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Michael Wandschneider to convene into closed session. A roll call vote was taken: Kelly Kasten – aye, Tracy Lyons – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye, Mike Zimmermann – aye, Michael Wandschneider – aye, John Ewert – aye. Motion carried. The Village Board convened into closed session at 6:12. Motion carried. 7. The Village Board may reconvene into open session and may take action on items considered in closed session – Motion by Mike Zimmermann, second by Michael Wandschneider to reconvene into open session. The Village Board reconvened into open session at 6:28. Tom Schnettler announced that no action was taken after discussion from closed session. Correspondence Minutes from Finance Committee, Board of Review and Library Board Kohler Police Department Call Summary Report for May 2024 Claims List from May 2024 Adjournment Motion by Mike Zimmermann, second by Michael Wandschneider to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m. Motion carried. _____________________________ Laurie Lindow, Clerk-Treasurer