Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call PRESENT Village President Chris Voll Trustee Chris Eiden Trustee Kelly Coyle Trustee Aaron Myszka Trustee Cindy Buchkowski-Hoffmann Trustee Ken Charneski ABSENT Trustee Alex Vedvik 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION 3. 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. John Potaczek- 2040 Pine Rd- Vandalism; Gary Goytowski-1977 Kowalski Rd-Administrator; Patty Tikalsky- 2153 Peach Rd- Culture; Bernie Kramer-2150 E HWY 153 Peplin- Comprehensive plan golden rules, Peter Kampfers Resignation, Ambulance Service; David Wolf-2196 Conestoga Ln-Ground water; Mike Schmitt- 2072 Gary Lee Dr- Water runoff; Cindy Aucutt-580 River Oaks Trl- Village Clerk; Mary Ventzke- 1925 Creciente Dr- Village Clerk; Guy Fredel- 2240 Ruby Dr-Chief O-Brien; Tim Shaw- 1225 Autumn Rd- Clerk Read sent in email. 4. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Community Development Director Report Peter Wegner-Community Development Director discusses Golden Pond and ground water, and some other projects he is working on. Chris Voll-Village President recommends the policy be looked over again for heavy rain years to keep the gate at the lowest level. Ken Charneski- Trustee asks about TID 2 Roth report he is asking for a summary of what is going on versus the 150-page report. He also asked about the floodplain ordinance, Wegner states he has made contact and is working on it. D. Police Chief Report Chief McHugh discusses the heavy case load they have had in the last month. He also praises the department for its reaction to a critical incident that happened. E. Treasurer’s Report Minutes Drafted By: Sarah Fisher-Account Clerk  Lisa Kerstner-Treasure discusses financing for TID 2 and the timeline, she also requested that the board come to RDA meeting in August to ask any questions they may have. Ken Charneski-Trustee asks when we would see the 2023 Audit. The audit has not yet been completed. F. Check Register 6/18 - 7/19 no questions. SPECIAL ORDERS 5. NEW BUSINESS G. Purchase of Asphalt Planer attachment for Bobcat Skid Steer & Budget Amendment #7 Motion by Charneski/Myszka to approve the purchase of Asphalt Planer and Budget Amendment #7. Motion carried 6:0 by roll call. H. Fire Department/ EMS Job Descriptions (EMT, EMR, AEMT, Paramedic) Motion by Myszka/ Coyle to approve Fire Department/ EMS Jobs Descriptions as presented. Motion carried 6:0 by voice vote. I. Zoning change and Certified Survey Map, Larry and Sandra Burns, 2180 Bluejay Lane, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 Motion by Charneski/Eiden to approve as presented. Motion carried 6:0 by roll call. J. Conditional Use Permit: Dean Prohaska, 999 Happy Hollow Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 Motion by Charneski/ Buchkowski-Hoffmann to approve the conditional use permit as presented. Motion carried 5:1 by roll call. Voting Nay: Trustee Coyle K. Administrator Vacancy Motion by Coyle/Myszka to continue to allow Department heads to continue to operate within budget and ordinance rules and statutes, for items that would fall under Administrator approval Village President shall step in per ordinance and policy of the village to include emergency situations while keeping the Village Board in the know of all decisions in a timely basis. Motion carried 6:0 by voice vote. 6. OLD BUSINESS K. Ambulance Quote and Purchase Agreement Motion by Voll/ Coyle to send to the subcommittee and direct the Fire Chief to obtain more quotes. Motion carried 5:1 by voice vote. Voting Nay: Trustee Charneski L. Board President Appointment of Ambulance Subcommittee Motion by Coyle/Myszka to approve the Board President's appointments as presented. Motion failed 3:3 roll call. Voting Nay: Trustee Eiden, Trustee Charneski, Trustee Buchkowski-Hoffmann M. Resolution No. 2024-09; Appointment of Village Treasurer & Village Clerk No discussion on this agenda item took place during open session. N. June 12, 2024, Village Board Meeting minutes Motion by Coyle/ Voll to approve June 12, 2024, Minutes as presented. Motion carried 5:1 abstention by Trustee Charneski. 7. CONSENT AGENDA 8. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES O. June 20, 2024 Administrative Policy Committee Meeting Minutes no questions 9. 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 Director of Public Works & Utilities Interview - Gregory Ulman; to wit performance evaluation of the Village Clerk; to wit Police Chief Annual Evaluation and Pay Increase. Minutes Drafted By: Sarah Fisher-Account Clerk  Consideration of motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved - to wit claim made by John Petroski against the Village. Motion by Eiden/Coyle to convene into closed session. Motion carried 6:0 by roll call. Clerk's Presence: It was noted that the Clerk was not directed to remain for the closed session. The Clerk left the meeting room prior to the commencement of the closed session. 10. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION Consideration of motion to reconvene into open session. clerk was removed from closed session no appointed clerk for closed session. 11. ACTION AFTER CLOSED SESSION Motion by Coyle/ Voll to recommend Village President continue negotiation with Greg Ulman, Director of Public Works candidate, as discussed. Motion carried 6:0 by voice vote. Evaluation for the Village clerk was talked about. No Action was taken. Motion by Coyle/Myszka to disallow the claim by Jon Petroski. Motion carried 5:1 by voice vote. Motion by Coyle/Myszka to approve a pay increase for Chief McHugh as discussed for 2024. Motion carried 6:0 by voice vote. Item M was discussed in closed session. Resolution 2024-009: Motion by Coyle/Eiden to re-appoint Lisa Kerstner as Village Treasurer Per resolution 2024-09. Motion carried 6:0 by roll call. 12. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA complaint processes, ordinance reviews, record custodian ordinance-APC 13. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Coyle/Voll to adjourn. Motion carried 6:0 by voice vote. Minutes Drafted By: Sarah Fisher-Account Clerk