Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 09, 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 March 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: Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Finance Director John Jacobs, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Police Chief Terry McHugh, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. MOTION TO MOVE AGENDA ITEMS No items were moved. 3. CHAIRPERSON COMMENTS No comments were made. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Faye Buchberger – 824 W. Nelson Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Buchberger’s comment was read by the Village clerk. It is attached to the minutes. Tim Shaw – 1225 Autumn Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Shaw’s comment was read by the Village clerk. It is attached to the minutes. Bernie Kramer – 2150 E. State Hwy. 153, Peplin, WI 54455 – Kramer spoke against the permit for the sand mine. Dan Lesniak – 816 Spring Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Lesniak introduced himself as one of the applicants seeking the vacant trustee seat. He said he previously served in the trustee role for 16 years. Ken Maciaz – 3883 Martin Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Maciaz addressed the recent discussion of an ethics committee. He said he is in support of an ethics committee and said it would help the board. Guy W. Fredel – 2240 Ruby Drive, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Fredel addressed the Official Map of the Village. He said recent legal and political activity could affect the possibility of the Kowalski Interchange. 5. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He mentioned the KPD’s and Kronenwetter Fire Department’s involvement with the recent JD Vance detail. He answered a question regarding authorization to carry a firearm into the Municipal Center. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her report. She mentioned three homes off Old Highway 51 would be used for training. The homes have been purchased by Marathon County. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 14, 2026. Page 1 of 6  E. Administrator Report Police Chief Terry McHugh commented on the reasoning behind not posting the animal complaint fees online. 6. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION F. RESOLUTION 2026-001 - Order Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Milestone Materials to Allow Non-Metallic Mineral Extraction in the Village of Kronenwetter Discussed omissions in conditions including time limit, amount mined per year, equipment limits Motion by Joling/Myszka to accept the Resolution as presented. Motion carried by roll call vote. 4:2. Voting yay – Joling, Myszka, Mortensen, Stowell; Voting nay – Charneski, Sorensen Members discussed Resolution 2026-001; conditions omitted from the document; Village legal fees paid by Milestone; residential nuisance; expansion of the mine from 11 to 17 acres; process shortcuts; relocation of the mine; reclamation plan; approval deadline; and new application submitted. Community Development Director Peter Wegner answered questions from the board members. G. Milestone Mine Conditional Use Permit Actions Taken Motion to release the information from Municipal Law regarding Trustee Charneski’s questions regarding the appeal. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Discussed whether the decision from the attorney should be released. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION H. January 27, 2026 Special Village Board Meeting Minutes (Pulled from the Consent Agenda) Motion by Charneski/Mortensen to accept the minutes as amended. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. I. February 23, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes J. February 26, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the consent agenda item of February 23 and February 26 Minutes. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. 8. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION K. Trustee Appointment Charneski nominated Dan Lesniak. Tied roll call vote. 3:3. Voting yay – Joling, Charneski, Sorensen; Voting nay – Myszka, Mortensen, Stowell Myszka nominated Alex Vedvik. Tied roll call vote. 3:3. Voting yay – Myszka, Mortensen, Stowell; Voting nay – Joling, Charneski, Sorensen Second roll call vote nominating Dan Lesniak - 6:0. Candidates were invited to address the board. Alex Vedvik, Rick Smith, James Wysocki, Kevin Balk, Dan Lesniak, Adam Zygarlicke and Christopher Tilton spoke to the board members and answered questions from the members. L. Official Map Objectives (CLIPP) Motion by Myszka/Sorensen to leave the Official Map unchanged. Motion carried by roll call vote. 4:2. Voting yay – Myszka, Mortensen, Sorensen, Stowell; Voting nay – Joling, Charneski Trustee Ken Charneski and Community Development Director Peter Wegner gave an overview of this agenda item. Discussed why this would be beneficial. Guy Fredel was asked to speak to his information presented during the Public Comment portion of the meeting regarding the Kowalski Interchange. Board discussed possible Kowalski Interchange in the future. M. RESOLUTION 2026-004 - Village of Kronenwetter 2025 MS4 Annual Report (UC) Motion by Mortensen/Myszka to approve Resolution 2026-004. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Public Works Director Greg Ulman gave an overview of this item. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 14, 2026. Page 2 of 6  N. Kronenwetter Parcel 14527071220029 Sale Motion by Sorensen/Stowell to not consider buying this. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Community Development Director Peter Wegner provided an overview of this item. Finance Director John Jacobs presented the possible cost of the property. O. Engagement with von Briesen & Roper, s.c. for Legal Services No action taken. President Joling was tasked with discussing an approximate cost of the investigation with the attorneys. Joling mentioned a possible special meeting. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA No items were considered. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Stowell/Myszka to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 14, 2026. Page 3 of 6 Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 14, 2026. Page 4 of 6 Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 14, 2026. Page 5 of 6 Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 14, 2026. Page 6 of 6