Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Trustee Ken Charneski called the October 13, 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: 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 Thersa O’Brien, Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Finance Director John Jacobs, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. APPOINTMENT OF A CHAIRPERSON - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Motion by Sorensen/Joling for Ken to remain as temporary chairperson until we have a permanent president in place. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:2. Voting yea: Sorensen, Charneski, Joling, Mortensen; Voting nay: Stowell, Myszka Discussed past procedure when a president is absent vs. procedure for a vacant president position; agenda approval; and presidential role. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Gospodarek, 2352 Newcastle Drive, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Public comment attached to the minutes. Ken Maciaz, 3883 Martin Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Maciaz gave advice regarding choosing the next president for the Village. Bernie Kramer, 2150 E. State Hwy 153, Peplin, WI 54455 – Kramer acknowledged the work and time former President David Baker put into the Village. He also commented on the recent APC meeting where the ambulance service was discussed. Kim Tapper, 2293 Courtland Drive, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Tapper thanked the Kronenwetter Police Department officers for helping his wife with an emergency regarding bee stings. Ariel Scheftgen, 2140 Victor Lane, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Scheftgen updated the Village Board on the properties involved in Marathon County’s plan to build a highway shop in Kronenwetter. Scheftgen reported that she purchased a new house. 4. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He gave a summary of the gas leaks that occurred in the Municipal Center resulting in an evacuation on Monday, October 6, 2025. He answered questions regarding the leaks, the source of leaks and cause of the leaks. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her report. O’Brien reported on the success on the Kronenwetter Fire Department Open House. Trustee Joling presented information regarding the improved working relationship between Kronenwetter and Riverside Fire Departments. Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on October 27, 2025 Page 1 | 3 5. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION E. September 22, 2025 Village Board Meeting Minutes F. September 30, 2025 Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Joling/Myszka to approve the consent agenda as proposed. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. 6. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION G. Fluoride Questionnaire Results from the Utility Customer Survey Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented the results from the fluoride survey. No action taken. H. Water Fluoridation Motion by Myzska/Stowell to continue to add fluoride to our Village water. Motion carried by roll call vote. 5:1. Voting nay: Charneski Trustee Charneski presented information regarding injecting fluoride into water. Discussed representing the Village residents in voting; comparison of nicotine in the air vs. fluoride in the water; benefits and disadvantages of fluoride; allowing a choice of fluoride to residents; cost of adding fluoride; and survey results. 7. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION I. Village President Vacancy Motion by Sorensen/Stowell to nominate Dan Joling as our new Village president. Motion carried by roll call vote. 5:0 and 1 abstention. Voting yea: Charneski, Myszka, Mortensen, Sorensen, Stowell; Abstaining: Joling This nomination was voted on after the below nomination of Aaron Myska was voted on. Nomination by Mortensen/Joling to nominate Aaron Myszka to the Village president spot. Nomination failed by roll call vote. 2:3 and 1 abstention. Voting yea: Joling, Mortensen; Voting nay: Charneski, Sorensen, Stowell. Abstaining: Myszka This nomination was voted on before the above nomination of Dan Joling was voted on. J. Appointment of Senior Department Head Police Chief Terry McHugh to Interim Administrator Position Motion by Joling/Sorensen to appoint Chief as interim administrator. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Discussed the tasks required by an interim administrator until a full-time administrator starts. K. 2026 Dog License Fee Increase (APC) Motion by Myszka/Sorensen to increase the dog license fees as presented. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Finance Director John Jacobs presented the fee changes necessary to cover costs. L. TeamCare Participation Agreement 2026 (APC) Motion by Sorensen/Joling to renew the TeamCare Participation Agreement. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Finance Director John Jacobs presented and explained the TeamCare agreement. He said the Village could look at other options next year. It was discussed whether the employee contribution could increase. M. Quadient Lease for Village Mail Machine (APC) Motion by Stowell/Sorensen to approve the five-year contract lease with Quadient for the Village mail machine to not exceed $17,993.40. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Discussed the usage of the mail machine, cost and contract length. N. 2026 Marathon County Recycling Agreement (APC) Motion by Charneski/Myszka to approve the 2026 Marathon County Recycling Agreement. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. O. Code of Conduct Motion by Stowell/Myszka to table and revisit it at the next board meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Discussed the inclusion of staff; what was recommended and passed by APC; and the history of the Village Board passing Code of Conducts. Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on October 27, 2025 Page 2 | 3  P. Complaint Procedure Review Motion by Sorensen/Joling to send it back to APC with the distinct direction of look at the recordkeeping procedure. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Discussed the current complaint procedure and routing process. Q. Proposed Policy for Funding Playground Equipment Motion by Sorensen/Stowell to send this item to develop a funding plan to CLIPP. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Trustee Charneski presented details regarding this item. Charneski hopes to created a fund with the money from board and committee members who refuse payment. R. Employee Complaint Motion by Charneski/Mortensen to refer particular employee complaint to APC to resolve. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. 8. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES S. September 9, 2025 Utility Committee Meeting Minutes The board acknowledged the minutes. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA • Sorensen - Court Money clarification 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sorensen/Mortensen to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on October 27, 2025 Page 3 | 3