Village Board

Village of Kohler Village Board Meeting July 15, 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, Brett Edgerle, Kelly Kasten and Tracy Lyons were present. Attorney Mike Bauer was also in attendance. Staff members present: Shawn Splivalo, Mike Kitzerow and Laurie Lindow. Items of Concern Regarding the Agenda, Including Public Comment – None. Approve Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2024 – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Mike Zimmermann to approve the meeting minutes from June 17, 2024. Motion carried. Business 1. The Finance Committee recommends the Village Board take action on the following: a. Temporary Class B wine license for John Michael Kohler Art Center – Artspace for July 26 – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve temporary Class B wine license for John Michael Kohler Art Center for July 26. Motion carried. b. Ordinance No. 2024-8, An Ordinance Amending Sections 5.62.020 and 5.62.070 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Short-Term Rentals – Tom Schnettler reviewed the background of this ordinance. Attorney Bauer revised the short-term rental ordinance to terminate the short-term rental exception upon the sale or other conveyance of a license and permitted property. Kristine Young wanted this exception clarified as she is considering selling 103 South Road and does not want the property to continue as an Airbnb which would compete for her business. Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Ordinance No. 2024-8, An Ordinance Amending Sections 5.62.020 and 5.62.070 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Short-Term Rentals. Motion carried. c. June Revenue & Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve the June Revenue & Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries. Motion carried.  2. The Property Committee recommends the Village Board take action on the following: a. Approve the quote from Eernisse Chimney Repair and Tuck Pointing for $7,695 and the quote from the Glass Guru for $13,906.15 for the water tower building – Motion by Mike Zimmermann, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve the quote from Eernisse Chimney Repair and Tuck Pointing for $7,695 and the quote from the Glass Guru for $13,906.15 for the water tower building. Motion carried. b. Approve moving forward with the Millipore Capacity Increase Agreement – This is just for approval to continue negotiations regarding an amendment to the joint sewer agreement for increased capacity for Millipore in the Town of Wilson. Attorney Bauer will review the agreement for approval after it is drafted. Motion by Mike Zimmermann, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve moving forward with negotiations regarding an amendment to the joint sewer agreement for increased capacity for Millipore in the Town of Wilson. Motion carried. 3. The Plan Commission recommends the Village Board take action on the following: a. Ordinance No. 2024-7, An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 20.43 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Floodplain Zoning – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve Ordinance No. 2024-7, An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 20.43 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Floodplain Zoning. Motion carried. Correspondence Tom Schnettler reminded the board members that a joint Plan Commission and Village Board meeting will be held on Thursday, August 8 at 4:30 Minutes from Finance Committee, Property Committee and Plan Commission Acknowledgement and thank you for donation to Kohler Fire Dept. from KPAL Kohler Police Department Call Summary Report for June 2024 Claims List from June 2024 Adjournment Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by John Ewert to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried. _____________________________ Laurie Lindow, Clerk-Treasurer