Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER President Dan Joling called the January 26, 2026 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 ABSENT: Trustee Mary Jensen STAFF: Administrator James Davel, Finance Director John Jacobs, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. MOTION TO DEVIATE No action taken. 3. CHAIRPERSON COMMENTS Recognition of Clerk Poyer’s work on communication efforts. 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION President Joling announced there would be a closed session during the meeting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Paul Jaeger - 1900 Seville Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Public comment read by Clerk Poyer and attached to minutes. Alex Vedvik – 1955 Woodgate Lane, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Vedvik commented on the water tower lease agreement. He said the Village must evaluate the lump sum vs. future cost and discounted cash flow when making the decision. He also said the Riverside Fire District Ambulance Service contract should stipulate whether residents are billed at the resident rate. 6. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Finance Director Report Finance Director Jacobs presented his report and timeline for upcoming projects including assessment RFPs, TID #3 closure and capital borrowing. Jacobs said there are issues with the W2s due to a new law and the new cost centers have been entered with the software system. He answered questions regarding the W2s and borrowing for roads. D. December 2025 Check Register Finance Director Jacobs presented the check register for December 2025. He answered questions regarding the credit card payments being broken down and the supplemental payroll. Public Works Director Ulman answered a question regarding equipment for the trails and mileage. E. Community Development Director Report Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on February 9, 2026. Page 1 of 3  Community Development Director Wegner presented his report. He addressed the concerns presented by Paul Jaeger’s public comment given earlier in the meeting. He answered questions regarding as- built; fake invoices; and correspondence regarding fences and building. F. Public Works Director Report Public Works Director Ulman presented his report. He answered questions regarding meters being changed out and fiber optic projects. G. Administrator Report Administrator Davel presented his report. He answered questions regarding elected officials attending staff meetings; the addition of a cover letter in the packet for each agenda item; and an easement.. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION H. January 12, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Myszka/Mortensen to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. 8. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION I. Kronenwetter Water Tower Lease Proposals Administrator Davel presented an overview of the issue. President Joling has received multiple offers from various companies to lease the space on the water tower. Discussion included the financial aspect; the current lease agreement; intentions of the companies; and possible opportunities for the Village. 9. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION J. Ethics Code Re-evaluation Administrator Davel presented this item to the board. He said the board needs to decide whether this code is necessary at the municipal level and whether there should be a separate committee enforcing the code. Staff were tasked with revising the code with the suggestions from Attorney Remzy Bitar and bringing it back to the Village Board. K. Ambulance Service Agreement with Riverside Fire District Motion by Charneski/Sorensen to approve this contract with Riverside for five years as presented. Motion carried by roll call vote. 5:1. Voting nay – Myszka. Discussed the contract’s length, cost and contents. 10. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Sorensen/Mortensen for the consideration 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 administrator evaluation and other personnel issues. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. PRESENT IN CLOSED SESSION: President Dan Joling, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Trustee Craig Mortensen, Trustee Sandi Sorensen, Trustee Jessica Stowell; Administrator James Davel joined closed session at 7:32 p.m. Closed session convened at 7:21 p.m. 11. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION Motion by Myszka/Mortensen to reconvene into open session. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. 12. ACTION AFTER CLOSED SESSION Motion by Sorensen/Myszka to offer full-time employment with the designated three percent pay increase. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. 13. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA No items were considered. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mortensen/Stowell to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on February 9, 2026. Page 2 of 3 Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on February 9, 2026. Page 3 of 3