Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 11, 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 August 11, 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: Police Chief Terry McHugh, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Interim Finance Director John Jacobs, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Bernie Kramer, 2150 E. State Highway 153, Peplin, WI 54455 – Kramer spoke regarding Agenda Item 5J. and the financial situation of Kronenwetter. 3. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He gave an update of the serious battery case investigation; the process and challenges for handling caseloads within the department; the hiring process; and National Night Out. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her report. She directed board members to note the EMS log broken down into call types. E. Interim Finance Director Report Interim Finance Director John Jacobs presented his report which included shared revenues; state aid payments; TID increment values; equalized value; and net new construction. He answered questions from the board members. F. Vouchers & ACH Transactions - June and July 2025 Interim Finance Director John Jacobs presented the June and July 2025 Vouchers and ACH Transactions. 4. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION G. Operator "Bartender" License - Alissa Schwartz H. Temporary Alcohol Beverage License – Peplin VFW Memorial Post 8280 I. July 28, 2025 Village Board Meeting Minutes 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 J. FIN-004 Policy Review (APC) Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on August 25, 2025 Page 1 of 2  Motion by Myszka/Sorensen to adopt the purchase policy on page 98 of the packet. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:1. Voting yea- Baker, Myszka, Mortensen, Sorensen, Joling, Stowell; Voting nay – Charneski Discussion included advantages and disadvantages of policy change; process of budget amendments; providing better governance to the Village; budgetary control; role and power of management; cost centers vs. line items; and inefficiencies and delays of current system. K. Fluoride Survey Question for Kronenwetter Utility Customers (CLIPP) Motion by Baker/Myszka to have staff design the postcard and bring it back to the next meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Board and staff discussed the verbiage to use on the card and the use of a post office box for collection. 6. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION L. Trails and Leisure for Village Owned Property on Lea Rd. (CLIPP) Motion by Charneski/Myszka to approve the plan for the expanded trail system at Lea Road, not to exceed $52,000. Motion carried by roll call vote. 7:0. Discussed the background of the plan; proposed materials used; parking lot location; fence for the water utility buildings; cost of fence; and proposed trail routes. M. Appointment of Village Representative for the Joint Review Board Motion by Charneski/Mortensen to approved Resolution 2025-008. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA No items were considered. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Joling/Charneski to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote 7:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on August 25, 2025 Page 2 of 2