Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 23, 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 23, 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: President David Baker, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Trustee Craig Mortensen, Trustee Sandi Sorensen, Trustee Dan Joling, Trustee Jessica Stowell STAFF: Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Interim Finance Director John Jacobs, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Ariel Scheftgen, 2384 Old Highway 51, Kronenwetter, WI 54455- Comment read by village clerk and attached to minutes. Carley Jones, 1525 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 - Comment read by village clerk and attached to minutes. Sam Gooch, 949 Oak Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Comment read by village clerk and attached to minutes. Ken Maciaz, 3883 Martin Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Maciaz commented on the speed limit change agenda item. Maciaz is a resident on Martin Road. He said the speed limit should remain 45 mph due to the condition of the road; amounts of wildlife present; and the usage level by vehicles and bike riders. Sheldon Rouse, 2217 Setter Drive, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Rouse commented on the speed limit change agenda item. He said Martin Road should continue to have a 45-mph speed limit due to the road conditions. He said it is up to the discretion of the Village Board to make the determination. Randy Charneski, 1612 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Charneski commented on the speed limit change agenda item. He said he has lived on Maple Ridge Road for 35 years. He suggested making the speed limit 45 mph on a portion of the road but not the entire road. 3. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Public Works Director Report Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented his report. He gave an update on the construction on Kronenwetter Drive; lift stations; and park upgrades. D. Community Development Director Report Community Development Director Peter Wegner presented his report. He answered questions regarding a rezone on 3037 W. Nick Avenue and fireworks and explosives permit requirements. E. Interim Finance Director Report Interim Finance Director John Jacobs presented his report. He reviewed the first quarter financials of the General Fund. He answered questions received from Village Board members. Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on July 14, 2025. Page 1 of 7  F. Village President Report - Additional Assigned Duties President Baker presented his report. He mentioned the administrative assistant applicants; attorney RFP; and Tower wood water problem. 4. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION G. June 9, 2025 Village Board Meeting Minutes H. Operator (Bartender) Licenses 1) Jackie Kasten 2) Sheila K. Kuhnert 3) Kristine A. Morgan 4) Lindsay A. Seering 5) Kathleen R. Fox 6) Cameron J. Pflanzer 7) Jason W. Holmes 8) Amy A. Stenberg Motion by Charneski/Myszka to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. 5. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION I. 45 mph Speed Limit – Martin and Maple Ridge Roads Motion by Mortensen/Myszka to retain the speed limit on Martin and Maple Ridge Roads, to leave them at 45 mph. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:1. Voting yea- Baker, Myszka, Mortensen, Sorensen, Joling, Stowell; Voting nay – Charneski Discussed the legality of the change; safety concerns; road conditions; legal opinion; possible solutions; traffic and engineering study; law enforcement’s presence; traffic regulations; Wis. Stats. 496 and 349; and resident feedback. Additional residents were given an opportunity to voice their opinion on the matter. Item 6K was discussed after 5I. J. 51 Bar & Grill Alcohol License Renewal Motion by Charneski/Mortensen to approve the renewal for the alcohol license for Scott Newbauer for the 51 Bar & Grill. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Discussed action to take in regard to remind Newbauer to be a responsible bar owner and police report. 6. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION K. Extension of Road Grader Lease Motion by Charneski/Mortensen to accept the extension of the road grader lease with the annual payment of $27,858.22. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Public Works Director Ulman and Public Works Lead Brad Jacobson presented and explained the lease extension for the road grader. L. May 2025 Vouchers and ACH Transactions Interim Finance Director Jacobs answered questions regarding the vouchers and ACH transactions. M. Village Board Member Budget Training Attendance Motion by Myszka/Mortensen to approved the meeting attendance of the budget training for members Sorensen, Joling and Stowell for a cost of $225. Motion carried by roll call vote. 4:0. Voting yea- Baker, Charneski, Mortensen, Myszka, Mortensen; Abstaining - Sorensen, Joling, Stowell Discussed trustees reporting on training and approval process. N. RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-007 Approving the Village's 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Motion by Mortensen/Charneski to approve the 2024 CMAR Packet. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. No discussion. O. Zoning Change Request and CSM Chad Bleibaum (PC) Motion by Charneski/Joling to approve the zoning change request for Chad Bleibaum, 4192 Martin Road. Motion carried by roll call vote. 7:0. Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on July 14, 2025. Page 2 of 7  No discussion. P. Consideration of Village President David Baker to Serve as Interim Village Administrator Motion by Mortensen/Myszka to postpone until next Village Board meeting. Motion failed by roll call vote. 3:3. Voting yea- Mortensen, Myszka, Stowell; Voting nay – Charneski, Sorensen, Joling; Abstaining – Baker Motion by Sorensen/Joling to offer interim position to David Baker with a cap of $14,750 at a rate of $30 per hour or until we hire an administrator, whichever comes first starting June 24, 2025. Motion failed by roll call vote. 3:1. Voting yea- Sorensen, Joling, Charneski; Voting nay – Myszka; Abstaining – Baker, Stowell, Mortensen Discussed legal opinions from the League of WI Municipalities and Village attorney; administrator hiring process; administrator duties needed; Baker’s hours spent working on administrational duties versus Village president duties; contractor versus employee status; possible cap or end date; and pay. 7. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Q. March 17, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes R. March 31, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes S. April 21, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes T. January 7, 2025 Utility Committee Meeting Minutes U. April 8, 2025 Utility Committee Meeting Minutes V. May 6, 2025 Utility Committee Meeting Minutes W. May 15, 2025 Administrative Policy Committee Meeting Minutes Board members commented on missing attribution on Utility Committee meeting minutes. 8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA Von Briesen Report 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Charneski/Stowell to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on July 14, 2025. Page 3 of 7 Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on July 14, 2025. Page 4 of 7 Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on July 14, 2025. Page 5 of 7 Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on July 14, 2025. Page 6 of 7 Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on July 14, 2025. Page 7 of 7