Village Board

Village of Kohler Village Board Meeting January 19, 2026 Chairperson Thomas Schnettler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken: Tom Schnettler, John Ewert, Michael Wandschneider, Brett Edgerle, Kelly Kasten, Tracy Lyons and Laurie Lindow were present. Village Attorney Mike Bauer was also present. Staff members present: Mike Kitzerow, Shawn Splivalo and Cindi Gamb. Items of concern regarding the agenda, including public comment – none. Approve meeting minutes from December 15, 2025 – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Kelly Kasten to approve the meeting minutes from December 15, 2025. Motion carried. Business 1. The Finance Committee recommends the Village Board take action on the following: a. Purchase of copy machine – Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to purchase a Toshiba copy machine for $9,025 from James Imaging Systems. Motion carried. b. Purchase payroll portal from Workhorse Software Services, Inc. – Motion by John Ewert, second by Laurie Lindow to purchase the payroll portal from Workhorse Software Services, Inc., cost $3,000 plus $1,700 subscription fee. Motion carried. c. Approve Associated Appraisal additional scope of services for interim market update revaluation – Motion by John Ewert, second by Laurie Lindow to approve Associated Appraisal additional scope of services for interim market update revaluation, $15,000. Motion carried. d. Ordinance No. 2026-1, An Ordinance Amending Section 2.42.010 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Recreation Committee – Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to adopt Ordinance No 2026-1, An Ordinance Amending Section 2.42.010 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Recreation Committee. Roll call vote: John Ewert – aye, Mike Wandschneider – aye, Brett Edgerle – aye, Kelly Kasten – aye, Tracy Lyons – aye, Laurie Lindow – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye. Motion carried. 2. The Property Committee recommends the Village Board take action on the following:  a. Approve Woodland Road paving project – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Kelly Kasten to approve Woodland Road paving project for $164,000. Motion carried. b. Purchase loader attachment for tractor – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Kelly Kasten to purchase loader attachment from Feldmann Sales and Service, Inc. for $5,625. Motion carried. c. Purchase brush cutter – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Brett Edgerle to purchase a brush cutter from Bruggink’s Construction Equipment Inc. for $6,500. Motion carried. d. Approve agreement with Excel Engineering, Inc. for Village Hall HVAC engineering – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Kelly Kasten to approve agreement with Excel Engineering, Inc. for Village Hall HVAC engineering, cost $25,700. Motion carried. e. Approve Greenfield Drive crosswalk project – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Kelly Kasten to approve quote from TAPCO for Greenfield Drive crosswalk equipment for a cost not to exceed $31,000. Motion carried. f. Approve Ravine Park storm line project – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Brett Edgerle to approve quote from Korff Plumbing for Ravine Park storm line for an amount not to exceed $17,000. Motion carried. g. Approve Ehlers & Associates, Inc. sewer study phases two and three – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Brett Edgerle to approve phases two and three of Ehlers & Associates, Inc. sewer study for $6,250. Motion carried. 3. Approve Resolution No. 2026-1, A Resolution Adopting an Updated Village of Kohler Emergency Operations Plan and Authorizing the Village President and the Village Emergency Management Director to Approve Expenditures Under a State of Emergency – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by John Ewert to approve Resolution No. 2026-1, A Resolution Adopting an Updated Village of Kohler Emergency Operations Plan and Authorizing the Village President and the Village Emergency Management Director to Approve Expenditures Under a State of Emergency. Motion carried. 4. President Tom Schnettler announced that the Village Board was convening 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, and Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance  evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in connection with the Village deer abatement program - Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Mike Wandschneider to convene into closed session. Roll call vote: Mike Wandschneider – aye, Brett Edgerle – aye, Kelly Kasten – aye, Tracy Lyons – aye, Laurie Lindow – aye, John Ewert - aye, Tom Schnettler – aye. Motion carried. Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Tracy Lyons to return to open session. Motion carried. 5. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and may take action on any item discussed in closed session – none. Correspondence • Minutes from Finance Committee, Property Committee, Planning Commission • December Police Department Call Summary • December Claims Lists Adjournment Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Laurie Lindow to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried. ____________________________ Cindi Gamb, Clerk/Treasurer Meeting minutes approved 2-16-26.