Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property (CLIPP) Committee Meeting

COMMUNITY LIFE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY (CLIPP) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Trustee Ken Charneski called the January 5, 2026 Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property Committee Meeting to order at 6 p.m. A. Roll Call PRESENT: Trustee Ken Charneski, President Dan Joling, Patty Tikalsky, Garrett Lysne, Paul Mijal STAFF: Police Chief Terry McHugh, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Administrator Jim Davel, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Sandi Sorensen- 1946 Deerwood Trail, Kronenwetter, WI, 54455 – Sorensen commented on 4G. Complaint Log and 6J. Train Blockage Issue Along Business Highway 51 in Kronenwetter. Sorensen inquired whether there was a timeframe for complaints to be resolved. She also said she has received phone calls from residents regarding the train blockage. She said the Village should decide the best option for a resolution. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. December 1, 2025 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes Motion by Joling/Tikalsky to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. 4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief McHugh presented his report and answered a question from the committee. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief O’Brien presented her report. No questions were asked. E. Public Works Director Report Public Works Director Ulman presented his report. He commented on damage to the speed board and Municipal Center roof leaks. He answered questions regarding the HVAC controllers, salt and snow removal budget. F. Community Development Director Report Administrator Davel fielded questions regarding the report. Questions regarding the FAA property; county highway shop building meeting; fake invoices and property easement were asked. G. Complaint Log The committee requested more details regarding the complaint log and status of each complaint. Also, questions were asked regarding the multiple complaints of businesses in residences. 5. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION H. In-person Absentee Voting Ordinance No action taken. Clerk Poyer tasked with revision of language regarding the locked box. I. Chapter 382 Nuisance Revision Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on February 2, 2026. Page 1 of 2  No action taken. Staff tasked with researching Marathon County public health guidelines and bringing them to the committee. Committee discussion included the legal definition of public nuisance; enforcement challenges; public health standards; duplicate rules found in Village ordinances; gray areas of ordinance; past challenges with a mink farm in the Village; and differing interpretations. 6. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION J. Train Blockage Issue Along Business Highway 51 in Kronenwetter Motion by Tikalsky/Joling to take this issue to the Village Board for guidance and direction. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Administrator Davel gave a brief background on this issue. The committee discussed the financial aspect; possible solutions; WPS’s involvement; train length; emergency plan; trail usage by emergency vehicles; and steps moving forward. K. Preliminary Plans for a 6-Bay Garage Public Works Director Ulman described the current and next steps of this project. He discussed the upcoming RFP and answered questions from the committee members. The committee suggested looking at similar community facilities and offering alternate estimate opportunities in the RFP. 7. NEXT MEETING: February 2, 2025 The next meeting will take place on February 2, 2026. 8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA Parks 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Tikalsky/Lysne to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on February 2, 2026. Page 2 of 2