Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Village Board President Dan Joling called the February 9, 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 STAFF: Administrator James Davel, Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Police Lt. Christopher Smart, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. MOTION TO DEVIATE Items I and H were moved to follow Public Comment. 3. CHAIRPERSON COMMENTS President Joling said board members would be allowed to speak for 10 minutes two times during each agenda item. He said there is an open trustee position which residents can apply to fill. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Guy Fredel-2240 Ruby Road, Kronenwetter, WI – Fredel commented on the CUP approval not meeting all five criteria as determined by the Plan Commission. He listed reasons the criteria were not met. Monte Sorensen, 1946 Deerwood Trail, Kronenwetter, WI – Sorensen said there has been improvement since April 2025 with the Village Board following protocols and procedures until recently. He said Village ordinances were not followed regarding the Milestone CUP. Chris Wirsbinski, 1130 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI – Wirbinski commented against the proposed CUP to be issued to Milestone. He said the site is in a floodplain and would require a hydrogeologic study on the effects on the water. He said it would affect the air quality and traffic. Bernie Kramer, 2150 E. St. Hwy. 152, Peplin, WI – Kramer said he is “dumbfounded” how the non-metallic mine approval was brought about. Roxie Kazmierczak, 2294 Goldfinch Drive, Kronenwetter, WI – Kazmierczak said she opposes the sand mine. She said the Village should protect natural resources. Karen Wirsbinski, 1130 Maple Ridge Road, Kronenwetter, WI – Wirsbinski spoke to the traffic and road damage the sand mine would cause. She said misleading information had been given. Christopher Eiden, 1971 Rollingwood Road, Kronenwetter, WI – Eiden said he served as a trustee since 2013. He sat on the Plan Commission and has concerns regarding the water and environment impact with the sand mine. He questioned how it supports the Comprehensive Plan. Agenda items I and then H were discussed at this point in the meeting. 5. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief Report Lt. Chris Smart presented the police chief report. No questions were asked. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on February 23, 2026. Page 1 of 2  D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief O’Brien presented her fire department report and EMS Coordinator Alexa Kufalk’s EMS report. Board members complimented her on the reports. E. Administrator Report Administrator Davel presented his report. He mentioned he had medical issues that kept him away from the office and that election machine testing took place. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION F. January 26, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Mortensen/Myszka to approve the January 26, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. G. January 27, 2026 Special Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Joling/Sorensen to move minutes to next meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Minutes were moved so board members could review revisions from Trustee Charneski. 7. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION H. Determination of the Basis for Board Member Votes Regarding Milestone CUP Appeal and Clarification of Other Procedural Errors and Issues No action taken. Members were given the opportunity to speak regarding their actions taken during the January 27, 2026 Special Village Board Meeting. I. Incorporating the Pledge of Allegiance into all Board and Committee Agendas Motion by Charneski/Sorensen to refer this item to APC. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. President Joling presented an overview of this item. Board members discussed the proper procedure for an ordinance change. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS were presented at this point in the meeting followed by the agenda as presented minus items I and H. J. Election Ordinance (CLIPP) Motion by Sorensen/Myszka to send it to attorney, Mr. Bitar, for further review and editing upgrades. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Trustee Charneski gave the background of this agenda item. The changes and need for an attorney review were discussed. 8. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION K. Ethics Code No action taken. The revised document was presented. Board members and Administrator Davel discussed the possibility of an ethics committee. The board tasked Administrator Davel to present the structure of an ethics committee at the next board meeting. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA No considerations were made. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mortensen/Myszka to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on February 23, 2026. Page 2 of 2