Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 09, 2024 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Village President Chris Voll called the December 9, 2024 Village Board meeting to order at 6 p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance All those in attendance were invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call PRESENT: Village President Chris Voll, Trustee Chris Eiden, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Alex Vedvik, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Trustee Kelly Coyle, Trustee Craig Mortensen STAFF: Police Chief Terry McHugh, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Patty Tikalsky, 2153 Peach Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Clerk Jennifer Poyer read an email from Tikalsky addressing agenda item 4H. She said the Village Board needs to listen to staff concerns including support, pay and hiring. Rick Menning, 809 Oak Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Menning addressed agenda item 5J. Menning said there are issues with Crossroads K9 Rescue. As their neighbor, he said he experiences barking noise. He said their building is not completed under the conditions in which they were first permitted. Dan Lesniak, 816 Spring Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Lesniak addressed agenda item 4G. Lesniak said he is in support of lowering the speed limit due to increased truck traffic and the current road conditions. Bernie Kramer, 2150 E. State Hwy 153, Peplin, WI 54455-Kramer addressed agenda item 4G. Kramer said he has lived here a number of years. He said there are no shoulders on the road. He said the speed should be reduced to 50 not 45 mph. He said he “fails to see the big plus of reducing it all the way to 45.” Holly Hettinga, 1426 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Hettinga addressed agenda item 4G. She said she lives at the crest of the hill. She said the speed should be reduced to 45 mph due to the hilliness, hidden driveways and low visibility. She said it is dangerous to leave her driveway. Matt Beranek, 1388 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Beranek addressed agenda item 4G. He said he has two children and doesn’t have them ride the bus because of the speeding cars. He supports lowering the speed limit from 55 to 45 mph. Sam Gooch, 949 Oak Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Gooch addressed agenda item 4G. Gooch said he objects to lowering the speed limit because Maple Ridge Road is a rural roadway. He said it is a crucial route for Kronenwetter residents to connect to Hwy. 39, and a speed reduction would affect commuters. He said alternative solutions, such as more police patrols, would be better. 3. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his December police report. He mentioned a grant used to purchase new equipment. D. Fire Chief Report Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved by Village Board on January 13, 2025.  Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her fire report. She said it has been a busy month for the department. She mentioned the fire department’s auction listings were a success. E. Public Works Director Report F. Community Development Director Report Community Development Director Peter Wegner presented his report. He discussed a newly submitted 109 concept plan and his review of the 270-22 Performance Standards and Protective Areas in regards to the plan. 4. NEW BUSINESS G. Speed Limit Change From 55 mph to 45 mph on Maple Ridge Rd. Motion by Coyle/Myszka to approve the speed limit change on Maple Ridge Road from 55 mph to 45 mph. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:1.Voting Yea: President Voll, Trustee Vedvik, Trustee Coyle, Trustee Eiden, Trustee Myszka, Trustee Mortensen Voting Nay - Trustee Charneski Discussed the safety issues regarding vehicle speed on Maple Ridge Road and speed report from Kronenwetter Police Department. H. Discuss Staff Concerns (No packet material) Motion by Myszka/Coyle to approve Trustee Mortensen to act as a liaison between the staff to discuss their duties, job tasks and work to keep things running smoothly, acting as a mediator. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Police Chief Terry McHugh presented concerns from the Village staff members regarding hiring timelines, compensation for extra duties, etc. Village board members discussed how to address the concerns. Mortensen was seen as a good option to bring a neutral look into the situation due to his lack of history in the role. He was appointed as a trustee in November 2024. 5. CONSENT AGENDA I. Kennel Permit Renewal - Barking Kids LLC; 2318 Morningside Drive, Kronenwetter J. Kennel Permit Renewal - Crossroads K9 Rescue; 839 Oak Road, Kronenwetter K. Kennel Permit Renewal - Animal House Pet Care LLC; 1174 Garder Park Road, Kronenwetter L. Kennel Permit Renewal - Peanuts Dog Lodge; 1420 Kronenwetter Drive, Kronenwetter M. Animal Fancier Renewal - 1887 Kowalski Road, Kronenwetter N. Animal Fancier Renewal - 1811 Jackie Road, Kronenwetter O. Animal Fancier Renewal - 2337 Whitetail Drive, Kronenwetter Motion by Coyle/Eiden to approve items I and K through O (eliminating J) kennel permits and animal fancier licenses. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Recommend staff look into the kennel permit of Crossroads K9 Rescue at 839 Oak Road, Kronenwetter, WI. 6. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES P. October 7, 2024 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes 7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vedvik/Vol to adjourn the December 9, 2024 Village Board meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. President Chris Voll adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved by Village Board on January 13, 2025.