Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Trustee Chris Eiden called the January 13, 2025 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: Trustee Chris Eiden, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Kelly Coyle, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Trustee Craig Mortensen ABSENT: Village President Chris Voll, Trustee Alex Vedvik STAFF: Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Police Chief Terry McHugh, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Judi Akey, 1507 Spatz Drive, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Email read by Clerk Jennifer Poyer, attached to minutes. Bernie Kramer, 2150 Highway 153, Peplin , WI 54455 – Kramer questioned why there was no financial report in the meeting packet. He said the residents need to see the Village’s financials. Holly Hettinga, 1426 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Hettinga commented on agenda item 4F. Maple Ridge Road and Martin Ridge Road Engineering Reports. Hettinga said the speed limit reduction from 55 mph to 45 mph should remain due to safety concerns. Brian Sasman, 1417 Ropel Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Email read by Clerk Jennifer Poyer, attached to minutes. Andrea Sasman, 1417 Ropel Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Email read by Clerk Jennifer Poyer, attached to minutes. Trudy Hittner, 2233 Bryce Lane, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Hittner commented on agenda item 4F. Maple Ridge Road and Martin Ridge Road Engineering Reports. She said the speed limit of 55 mph is too high and the board should push for interest of safety to lower it to 45 mph. 3. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his January 2025 report. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented the 2024 Kronenwetter Fire Department year-end report. 4. NEW BUSINESS E. Fee Schedule Update Motion by Charneski/Myszka to approve the fee schedule update. Motion carried by roll call vote. 5:0. Discussed the possible error of shed size being over 200 sq ft. F. Maple Ridge Rd. and Martin Ridge Rd. Engineering Reports Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved by the Village Board on February 10, 2025.  Motion by Coyle/Myszka to approve the Maple Ridge Road and Martin Ridge Road Engineering Reports and keep the speed limit at 45 mph. Motion carried by roll call vote. 3:1. Voting yea- Trustee Eiden, Trustee Coyle, Trustee Myszka; Voting nay- Trustee Charneski; Trustee Mortensen abstained. Public Works Director presented his engineering reports for Martin and Maple Ridge Roads. Board members discussed the safety issues and resident concerns regarding lowering the speed limit. Discussed whether the change was necessary and legal. G. Hiring a Special Prosecutor for Municipal Court Case Motion by Charneski/Coyle to not hire a special prosecutor and instructions to drop the case. Motion carried by roll call vote. 5:0. Discussed the use of one of the current two Village attorneys; possibility of high attorney fees for 2025; and merit of the lawsuit. H. Appointment of Dan Raczkowski to the Utility Committee (UC) Motion by Charneski/Mortensen to appoint Dan Raczkowski to the Utility Committee. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0 I. Appointment of Garrett Lysne to the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) Motion by Coyle/Myszka to appoint Garrent Lysne to the Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Lysne attended the meeting and introduced himself to the Village Board members. J. 2025 Animal Impound Agreement with the Humane Society of Marathon County, Inc. Motion by Charneski/Coyle to approve the 2025 Animal Impound Agreement with the Humane Society of Marathon County, Inc. Motion carried by roll call vote. 5:0. K. Closure of Municipal Center Offices for Administrative Work Days Motion by Myszka/Coyle to approve the closure of the Municipal Center offices for administrative work days. Motion carried by roll call vote. 5:0. Discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the closures. 5. CONSENT AGENDA L. Operator “Bartender” License – Haley G. Schjoth M. December 9, 2024 Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Charneski/Coyle to approve operator “bartender” license for Hayley G. Schjoth and accept the December 9, 2025 Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. 6. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES N. October 21, 2024 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Committee was thanked for their minutes. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA • Kennel Permit for Crossroads K9 Rescue • Staff compensation • Role of Village President with absence of administrator, etc 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Charneski/Coyle to adjourn the January 13, 2025 Village Board Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved by the Village Board on February 10, 2025.