Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 09, 2025 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Village President David Baker called the June, 9, 2025 Village Board meeting to order at 6 p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance Those in attendance were invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call PRESENT: Village President David Baker, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Trustee Craig Mortensen, Trustee Sandi Sorensen, Trustee Dan Joling, Trustee Jessica Stowell STAFF: Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Interim Finance Director John Jacobs, Public Works Director Greg Ulman and Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION President Baker announced the agenda’s closed session item. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Elaine Wysocki, 1463 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Yielded her time to James Wysocki. James Wysocki, 1463 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Wysocki commented on the 45-mph speed limit change on Maple Ridge Road. He lives on Maple Ridge Road and supports the change. Carley Jones, 1525 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Jones commented on the 45-mph speed limit change on Maple Ridge Road. She lives on Maple Ridge Road. She says the procedure for changing the speed limit on the road was not followed. Holly Hettinga, 1426 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Hettinga commented on the 45-mph speed limit change on Maple Ridge Road. She lives on Maple Ridge Road. She supports the change. 4. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He commented on the nine OWI arrests. He also said two police vehicles were sold. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her report. She mentioned KPD spent 13 hours at WPS over the weekend for fire suppression. E. Interim Finance Director Report Interim Finance Director John Jacobs presented his financial report. He answered questions that came up during the May 29, 2025 Village Board Meeting, as well. F. Village President Report - Additional Assigned Duties Village President David Baker presented his list of additional duties performed. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on June 23, 2025. Page 1 of 3 5. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Motion by Sorensen/Charneski to accept 5G, (with the exception of G2) 5H and 5I. Motion carried by voice vote 7:0. G. Alcohol License Renewals 1. Elizabeth Sitko - Sitko's Bar – Combination Class B 2. Scott Newbauer - 51 Bar & Grill LLC – Combination Class B (PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA) Motion by Sorensen/Joling to postpone action until our next meeting on this item. Motion carried by roll call vote. 4:2:1. Voting yea- Baker, Sorensen, Joling, Stowell; Voting nay – Charneski, Myszka; Abstention- Mortensen Discussed the background check, investigation and reasons of alcohol license denial. 3. APG NWI LLC - Village Crossing – Combination Class A 4. Randall Fisher - ReLocation Pub & Eatery – Combination Class B 5. Dolgencorp LLC - Dollar General – Combination Class A H. Cigarette License Renewals I. May 29, 2025 Village Board Meeting Minutes 6. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION J. 45 mph Speed Limit – Martin and Maple Ridge Roads Motion by Mortensen/Joling to postpone the decision until the 23rd of June to give our attorney time to give us a written opinion. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:1. Voting yea- Baker, Charneski, Mortensen, Sorensen, Joling, Stowell; Voting nay – Myszka Discussed previous actions taken by board and staff; asking the Village attorney for opinion; board’s authority and the study. K. Assignment of Functions and Duties of Administrator During Absence of an Administrator Motion by Mortensen/Charneski to extend the current assignment of duties until the 14th of July. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Discussed APC’s actions; validity of Village president taking on interim administrator role; and the current assignment of duties. 7. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION L. January, February and March 2025 Vouchers and ACH Transactions The Village Board questioned ambulance pay moving to quarterly payments and a liability insurance payment for a former employee. M. Refer Reassessment of Village Properties to the Administrative Policy Committee Motion by Myszka/Joling to refer the reassessment of Village properties to the Administrative Policy Committee. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Discussed the assessment need; requirement; compliance; process; the Village’s last reassessment; and past discussions by the Village Board. N. Refer In Absence of an Administrator Procedure to Administrative Policy Committee Motion by Charneski/Joling to refer in absence of an administrator procedure to Administrative Policy Committee. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Discussed the need for this action. O. Refer Review of Staff Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges to Administrative Policy Committee Motion by Charneski/Myszka to refer review of staff job descriptions and salary ranges to Administrative Policy Committee. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Discussed the need for this action. P. Refer Intersection of CTH X, CTH XX and Pine Road to Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property Committee Motion by Stowell/Myszka to refer intersection of CTH X, CTH XX and Pine Road to Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property Committee. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Discussed action and study of Marathon County; purpose of Village leaders discussing the item; possible Village studies; current traffic situation at the intersection; and informing the residents. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on June 23, 2025. Page 2 of 3 8. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Q. May 5, 2025 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes 9. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Mortensen/Myszka 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 Police Lieutenant's Annual Evaluation and Pay Increase. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. CLOSED SESSION CONVENES AT 7:35 p.m. PRESENT: Village President David Baker, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Trustee Craig Mortensen, Trustee Sandi Sorensen, Trustee Dan Joling, Trustee Jessica Stowell STAFF: Police Chief Terry McHugh, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 10. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION Motion by Joling/Mortensen to reconvene into open session. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. OPEN SESSION RECONVENES AT 7:51 p.m. 11. ACTION AFTER CLOSED SESSION Motion by Myszka/Stowell to approve pay increase as discussed in closed session for Lt. Smart. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:1. Voting yea- Baker, Myszka, Mortensen, Sorensen, Joling, Stowell; Voting nay – Charneski 12. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA 13. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Myszka/Mortensen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on June 23, 2025. Page 3 of 3