Village Board Joint Meeting with APC & UC
Regular MeetingKronenwetter, WI · June 12, 2023
Minutes
VILLAGE BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH APC & UC MINUTES
June 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
President Chris Voll calls the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Those in attendance cited the pledge of allegiance
B. Roll Call Village Board Members
PRESENT
Village President Chris Voll
Trustee Chris Eiden
Trustee Alex Vedvik
Trustee Ken Charneski
Trustee Kelly Coyle
Trustee Tim Shaw - entered meeting at 5:34 pm
Trustee Sean Dumais
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Interim Administrator; Dan Mahoney, Village Clerk; Bobbi Birk-LaBarge, Community Development
Director; Pete Wegner, Finance Director; Lisa Kerstner, Director of Public Works: Dan Hekrdle, Chief of
Police; Terry McHugh
GUEST SPEAKERS
Timothy Perkins - Arrow Audio
C. Role Call Utility Committee Members
PRESENT
Alex Vedvik, Sean Dumais, James Buck
MEMEBRS ABSENT
Craig Mortensen, Carly Jones
D. Roll Call Administrative Policy Committee Members
PRESENT
Chris Voll, Kelly Coyle, Mary Solheim
MEMBERS PRESENT VIA PHONE
Jordyn Wadle-Leff
MEMBERS ABSENT
Lyn McCarthy
2. NEW BUSINESS
E. Discussion & Possible Approval: Construction Management Quotes for Water Treatment Facility
Construction Project
Interim Administrator Dan Mahoney explains at a previous Utility Committee meeting, Public Works
Director Dan Hekrdle was informed, per village policy, he needed to provide more than one quote for
bids. Mahoney explains Hekrdle was instructed to put a RFQ together but unfortunately that did not
happen. At the UC meeting, staff was instructed to work and finalize RFQ's and send them out. They
were sent to AECON, MARK THOMPSON & RPS ASSOCIATES. As a result, proposals were given by
BECHER HOPPE, RPS. AECON and MARK THOMPSON responded back with a letter appreciating the
inquiry, but they did not have the staffing to respond with a project of this particular nature.
Motion by Sean Dumais, second by James Buck to send this item to APC with the recommendation of
choosing Becher Hoppe for the construction management bid not to exceed $74,000.00.
Voting Yea: Vedvik, Dumais, Buck
Motion passes 3:0 by roll call vote.
Motion by Vedvik, second by Dumais to adjourn the UC meeting. Motion passes 3:0 by voice vote.
UC Meeting adjourned at 5:41 pm.
APC member Kelly Coyle, second by Wadle-Leff to make a motion to send this item to village board for
acceptance in regard to the Becher Hoppe bid for construction management contract not to exceed
$74,000.00. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Wadle-Leff, second by Coyle to adjourn the APC meeting. Motion passes unanimously by
voice vote.
APC Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.
3. ADJOURNMENT of UC Members
Motion by Vedvik, second by Dumais to adjourn the UC meeting. Motion passes 3:0 by voice vote.
UC Meeting adjourned at 5:41 pm.
4. ADJOURNMENT of APC Members
Motion by Wadle-Leff, second by Coyle to adjourn the APC meeting. Motion passes unanimously by voice
vote.
APC Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Please be advised per State Statute Section 19.84(2), information will be received from the public. It is the
policy of this Village that Public Comment will take no longer than 15 minutes with a three-minute time
period, per person, with time extension per the Chief Presiding Officer’s discretion. Be further advised that
there may be limited discussion on the information received, however, no action will be taken under public
comments.
Bernie Kramer - 2150 east State Highway 153 Peplin WI. Kramer states he is against the formation of an
Ethics Committee.
President Voll announces a closed session will take place later in the meeting.
6. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS
F. Police Chief's Report
Chief McHugh said they have had a very busy month of May. The Village will be losing one crossing
guard due to personal issues.
G. Well Pumpage Report
Director of Public Works Dan Hekrdle explains he submitted the report per a recommendation that it
be brought back. The report focuses on water results from the previous month.
H. Fire Chief's Report
Chief O'Brien is on vacation. President Voll asks how the repairs to Bay #3 are coming along.
Administrator Mahoney explains Clerk Birk-LaBarge got the estimate today and it is not inexpensive.
Trustee Vedvik requests Chief O'Brien give an update on a possible future ambulance service.
7. OLD BUSINESS
I. Arrow Audio representative Timothy Perkins explains the three options he provided to us via email.
Perkins explains the audio is unacceptable and explains the village's phone company would need to
meet at the same time with a representative for Arrow Audio to determine what the error connection
is.
J. Discussion & Possible Action: Denyon Homes Developers Agreement Kronenwetter Drive
Community Development Director Pete Wegner explains the packet contained two different drafts of
the developer's agreement. Director Wegner hands out hard copies of the correct developer's
agreement. Director Wegner explains there are penalties if Denyon does not meet timing
requirements for improvements to property.
Motion made by Trustee Vedvik, seconded by Trustee Coyle to accept the Denyon Homes
developers' agreement with amendments to void the date 01/01/2027" in item 5c. The final language
should read, "If the required assessment value is not completed in parent "A" and parent "B" as
defined above, the developer shall convey the property to the village for the purchase price of
$45,000.00.
Voting Yea: Village President Voll, Trustee Eiden, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee Dumais, Trustee Coyle,
Trustee Shaw
Voting Nay: Trustee Charneski
Motion carried 6:1 by roll call vote.
K. Discussion & Action: Committee Structure
Trustee Vedvik explains this item is about APC, CLIPP and UC. Vedvik's recommended action is to direct
APC to look at all citizen committees and recommend a new committee structure. APC should examine
all citizen committees to see how responsibilities are divided up. President Voll explains the last time
this was brought up, the Board developed an AdHOC committee to oversee it. Trustee Vedvik states he
would be open to that. Trustee Coyle explains all this is proposing is an overall review of all
committees to see if they are functioning as they should or if they need to be adjusted.
Charneski makes a motion to end discussion on this item. No second on the motion. Motion fails.
Vedvik moves to create a AdHoc Committe made up of members of each citizen committee (CLIPP,
APC, UC) to review our current committee structure. Coyle seconds the motion. 7 members with at
with
Shaw makes amendment to include Ken Charneski as the odd member of the AdHOC committee.
Motion made by Trustee Vedvik, Seconded by Trustee Coyle to create and AdHOC committee to
examine and review our current committee structure. Made up of at least (2) members of each citizen
committee for a total of 7 members. The existing committees will decide who their two members will
be. Trustee Shaw would like to make an amendment to the motion to have Trustee Charneski as the
7th member.
Voting Yea: Village President Voll, Trustee Eiden, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee Coyle, Trustee Shaw, Trustee
Dumais.
Voting Nay: Trustee Charneski
Motion passes 6:1 by voice vote.
8. NEW BUSINESS
L. Discussion: Village Board Onboarding
Trustee Charneski questions who put this on the agenda for discussion. Trustee Vedvik questions why
this item is a board action.
M. Discussion & Possible Approval: Filtration Plant Construction Observation Contract
Motion by Dumais second my Eiden to accept the Becher Hoppe construction management services
contract not to exceed $74,000.00.
Voting Yea: Village President Voll, Trustee Eiden, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee Charneski, Trustee Coyle,
Trustee Shaw, Trustee Dumais. Motion passes 7:0 by roll call vote.
N. Discussion & Possible Approval of Policy FIN-010; Grant Applications and Distributions
Current Village Treasurer, Lisa Kerstner would like language added to reflect those applying for grants
must notify finance Director when applying and upon acceptance of grants, so the finance employee is
aware of where those funds are coming in from and where they need to be placed once received.
Motion made by Trustee Vedvik, second by Eiden to accept the updates to FIN-010 with amendments
to language adding the notification of the finance director when applying and upon acceptance of
grants.
Voting Yea: Village President Voll, Trustee Eiden, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee Charneski, Trustee Coyle,
Trustee Shaw, Trustee Dumais. Motion passes 7:0 by voice vote.
O. Discussion & Possible Action: Resolution No.: 2023-004; Naming of an Authorized Representative for
the Environmental Improvement Fund (UC)
Motion by Dumais, seconded by Eiden to approve resolution 2023-004 naming the village president to
be the village's authorized representative for signing documents.
Voting Yea: Village President Voll, Trustee Eiden, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee Charneski, Trustee Coyle,
Trustee Shaw, Trustee Dumais. Motion passes 7:0 by roll call vote.
P. Discussion: Report from Public Works Director on Roof and Village Hall Expansion Plans
Director Hekrdle explains the quotes he has gotten so far. There was a leak by the AC unit that goes
above the village employee workout room.
The expansion plans were started by Duane Gau and wanted staff to gather a list of expansion issues in
their department they already have. This will assist for future growth and expansion of the Village of
Kronenwetter.
Dun-Rite construction came to the village will give us a quote on the price of the roof.
MalBrit has been called out numerous times with the heating and cooling issues in the building.
Motion made by Trustee Vedvik, Seconded by President Voll to send to CLIPP for further discussion.
Voting Yea: Village President Voll, Trustee Eiden, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee Charneski, Trustee Coyle,
Trustee Shaw, Trustee Dumais. Motion passes 7:0 by voive vote.
Q. Discussion & Possible Action: VAC Truck Quotes
UC has decided not to purchase a VAC truck this year.
Motion by Voll, second by Dumais to take no action on this item. Motion passes 7:0 by voice vote call.
R. Discussion & Recommendation: VOK Towering Pines Outdoor Skating Rink
Motion by Dumais, second by Coyle to recommend sending this item back to CLIPP for further review.
Voting Yea: President Voll, Trustee Shaw, Trustee Dumais, Trustee Coyle, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee
Charneski. Motion carries 7:0 by voice vote.
S. Discussion & Possible Action: Agenda Item to be added to the June 27, 2023, VB meeting pertaining to
Ethics Committee
Motion by Eiden, second by Vedvik to put this item on the next village board agenda for further
discussion and to include a code of conduct.
Voting Yea: Voll, Eiden, Vedvik, Coyle
Voting Nay: Charneski, Shaw, Dumais
Motion carries 4:3 by roll call vote.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
T. May 22, 2023, Village Board Meeting Minutes
Trustee Charneski states page 138 Item E., he would like that to reads as he "questioned" if the village
would have to give the applicant one that has the notice on it. Clerk Birk-LaBarge states she will adjust
the wording.
Motion by Voll, second by Charneski to approve the May 22, 2023, meeting minutes as amended.
Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
U. June 08, 2023, Village Board Special Meeting Minutes
Trustee Dumais mentions needing to add the vote after we came out of open session. Clerk Birk-
LaBarge states she will adjust and correct the minutes.
Motion by Trustee Eiden, seconded by Trustee Shaw to approve the minutes as amended.
Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
V. Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all remaining consent agenda items as
presented. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
W. Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all remaining consent agenda items as
presented. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
X. Cigarette License Renewals
51 Bar & Grill LLC - 51 Bar & Grill
Sickler Group LLC - Village Crossing
Dollar General, 1831 County Road XX
Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all remaining consent agenda items as
presented. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
Y. Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all remaining consent agenda items as
presented. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
Z. Training Leave Request for Village Clerk - Clerk's & Treasurer's Institue - Green Bay, WI
Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all remaining consent agenda items as
presented. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
AA. Training Leave Request for Village Finance Director - Clerk's & Treasurer's Institue - Green Bay, WI
Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all remaining consent agenda items as
presented. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
BB. Contract for Service - Music Talent at Farmer's Market - Garth Engelbright, Steve Strasman, Daniel
Larson
Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all remaining consent agenda items as
presented. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
CC. Contract for Service - 2023 Market Manager Agreement - Farmers Market
Motion by Trustee Eiden, second by Trustee Coyle to approve all consent agenda items as presented.
Motion passes unanimously by voice vote.
10. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
DD. Acknowledgement of Reports/Minutes from Committees, Commissions, and Boards
Utility Commission Minutes May 02, 2023
CLIPP Minutes May 03, 2023
No questions or comments.
EE. May 3, 2023 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes
President Voll thanks the committees for their minutes.
11. CLOSED SESSION
Consideration of motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)( c ) for
consideration of employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility – to wit Public
Works Director; Dan Hekrdle performance review
Motion by Trustee Shaw, seconded by Eiden to convene into closed.
Motion passes 7:0 by roll call vote.
President Voll invites Interim Administrator Dan Mahoney to stay for closed session. Clerk Bobbi Birk-
LaBarge is asked to step out.
Closed session begins at @ 8:03 pm
12. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Consideration of motion to reconvene into open session.
Motion by Shaw, second by Eiden to reconvene into open session.
Motion passes unanimously 7:0 by roll call vote.
Open session begins at 8:48 pm.
13. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Public Works Director Performance Review results
Motion by Trustee Shaw, second by Coyle to Direct Interim Administrator Dan Mahoney review Public
Works Director Dan Hekrdle's performance evaluation with him and follow through as discussed in closed
session.
Motion passes 7:0 by voice vote.
14. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
Park & facilities naming policy for discussion.
Committe Structure
President Voll reminds all Trustees to have their packet materials and reports to the clerk for their items of
discussion.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by President Voll, seconded by Trustee Shaw to adjourn.
Motion passes 7:0 by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Minutes by: Clerk Bobbi Birk-LaBarge
Minutes Approved by VB on June 26, 2023
Agenda
VILLAGE BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH APC & UC AGENDA
June 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call Village Board Members
C. Role Call Utility Committee Members
D. Roll Call Administrative Policy Committee Members
2. NEW BUSINESS
E. Discussion & Possible Approval: Construction Management Quotes for Water Treatment Facility
Construction Project
3. ADJOURNMENT of UC Members
4. ADJOURNMENT of APC Members
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Please be advised per State Statute Section 19.84(2), information will be received from the public. It is the
policy of this Village that Public Comment will take no longer than 15 minutes with a three-minute time
period, per person, with time extension per the Chief Presiding Officer’s discretion. Be further advised that
there may be limited discussion on the information received, however, no action will be taken under public
comments.
6. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS
F. Police Chief's Report
G. Well Pumpage Report
H. Fire Chief's Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
I. Discussion: Village Board Room Audio/Recording Update
J. Discussion & Possible Action: Denyon Homes Developers Agreement Kronenwetter Drive
K. Discussion & Action: Committee Structure
8. NEW BUSINESS
L. Discussion: Village Board Onboarding
M. Discussion & Possible Approval: Filtration Plant Construction Observation Contract
N. Discussion & Possible Approval of Policy FIN-010; Grant Applications and Distributions
O. Discussion & Possible Action: Resolution No.: 2023-004; Naming of an Authorized Representative for
the Environmental Improvement Fund (UC)
P. Discussion: Report from Public Works Director on Roof and Village Hall Expansion Plans
Q. Discussion & Possible Action: VAC Truck Quotes
R. Discussion & Recommendation: VOK Towering Pines Outdoor Skating Rink
S. Discussion & Possible Action: Agenda Item to be added to the June 27, 2023, VB meeting pertaining to
Ethics Committee
9. CONSENT AGENDA
T. May 22, 2023, Village Board Meeting Minutes
U. June 08, 2023, Village Board Special Meeting Minutes
V. Operator "Bartender" License Applications - Scarlett Brogli; Cameron Pflanzer; Abby Dobeck; Brittney
Patterson; Shannon Lee; Maddi Holmstrom; Devan Anthony Vancos
W. Operator "Bartender" License Renewals - Amy Stenberg; Sheila Kuhnert; Ann Schroepfer
X. Cigarette License Renewals
X.1. 51 Bar & Grill LLC - 51 Bar & Grill
X.2. Sickler Group LLC - Village Crossing
X.3. Dollar General, 1831 County Road XX
Y. Mobile Home Park License Renewal: Kountry Squire Mobile Home Park, 2155 County Road X
Z. Training Leave Request for Village Clerk - Clerk's & Treasurer's Institue - Green Bay, WI
AA. Training Leave Request for Village Finance Director - Clerk's & Treasurer's Institue - Green Bay, WI
BB. Contract for Service - Music Talent at Farmer's Market - Garth Engelbright, Steve Strasman, Daniel
Larson
CC. Contract for Service - 2023 Market Manager Agreement - Farmers Market
10. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
DD. Acknowledgement of Reports/Minutes from Committees, Commissions, and Boards
DD.1. Utility Commission Minutes May 02, 2023
DD.2. CLIPP Minutes May 03, 2023
EE. May 3, 2023 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes
11. CLOSED SESSION
Consideration of motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)( c ) for
consideration of employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility – to wit Public
Works Director; Dan Hekrdle performance review
12. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Consideration of motion to reconvene into open session.
13. DISCUSSION AND ACTION
Public Works Director Performance Review Results
14. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
15. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing
should be made at least 24 hours in advance to the Village Clerk’s office at (715) 693-4200 during business
hours.
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