Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 08, 2025 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER President Dan Joling called the December 8, 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 Dan Joling, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Trustee Craig Mortensen, Trustee Sandi Sorensen, Trustee Jessica Stowell, Trustee Mary Jensen STAFF: Village Administrator James Davel, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Police Chief Terry McHugh, Finance Director John Jacobs 2. MOTION TO DEVIATE No action taken. 3. CHAIRPERSON COMMENTS President Joling commented on lowering the number of board meetings, staff reports and placing more focus on committees. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. 5. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Fire Chief Fire Chief Report O’Brien presented her report to the Village Board. D. Police Chief Report Police Chief McHugh presented his report to the Village Board. He commented on the recent opportunity he had to participate in the Shop with a Cop program. He answered questions from the board members. E. November Financials (Check Register) Finance Director Jacobs presented his report to the Village Board. He said taxes have been mailed out. He answered questions from board members. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION F. Kennel Permit Renewal - Animal House Pet Care LLC; 1174 Garder Park Road, Kronenwetter G. Kennel Permit Renewal - Barking Kids LLC; 2318 Morningside Drive, Kronenwetter H. Kennel Permit Renewal - Peanuts Dog Lodge; 1420 Kronenwetter Drive, Kronenwetter I. Animal Fancier Renewal - 1887 Kowalski Road, Kronenwetter J. Animal Fancier Renewal - 1811 Jackie Road, Kronenwetter K. Animal Fancier Renewal - 2337 Whitetail Drive, Kronenwetter L. November 24, 2025 Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Charneski/Myszka to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Discussed the possibility of visiting the kennels to check for compliance before a renewal takes place. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on December 22, 2025 Page 1 of 2 7. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION M. Village Board and Committee Member Pay Increase Motion by Charneski/Sorensen to rescind the action of January 27, 2025 with regards to the board and committee member pay increase. Motion failed by roll call vote. 3:4. Voting yay-Joling, Charneski, Sorensen; Voting nay – Myszka, Mortensen, Stowell, Jensen Trustee Charneski presented the background of this agenda item. He said the pay increase for board members was not placed on the meeting agenda, therefore it is not valid. He said a resolution was also needed for the change to occur. Discussion included the new pay rates in the 2026 Budget; election process in motion; the attorney opinion; the validity of past actions; and how to move forward. 8. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION N. Resolution No. 2025-011 Appointing Election Inspectors for 2026-2027 Elections Motion by Myszka/Mortensen to approve Resolution No 2025-011 Appointing Election Inspectors for 2026-2027 Elections. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. O. Resolution No. 2025-012 Appointing Trustees to Various Committees, Commissions and Boards Motion by Myszka/Stowell to approve Resolution No. 2025-012 Appointing Trustees to Various Committees, Commissions and Boards. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. President Joling presented his recommendations to the board. P. Outdoor Recreation Plan (CLIPP) Motion by Sorensen/Mortensen to accept the Outdoor Recreation Plan as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Q. Metering Station Updates (UC) Motion by Sorensen/Stowell to approve PJK Co. to add cellular modems at the metering station for $13,215. Motion carried by roll call vote. 7:0. Discussed the necessity of the cellular modems at the metering station; the source of funding; and the current functionality of metering station. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA  Number of board meetings per month  Proposed changes given during Chairperson Comments  Administrator James Davel’s “battle plan” 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mortensen/Stowell to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 7:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on December 22, 2025 Page 2 of 2