Village Board
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · July 6, 2020
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
Virtual Meeting via Zoom Webinar
July 6, 2020 6:00 PM
Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Waunakee Village Board
meeting was held as a live virtual meeting.
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The July 6, 2020 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Chris Zellner at 6:03
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bill Ranum Nila Frye, Kristin Runge, Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Erin Moran, Gary
Herzberg
Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Caitlin Stene, Renee Meinholz, Kevin Even, Bryan Kleinmaier, Joe
Parisi, Scott Russell
CONFIRMATION OF OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE (Public postings, official
notices, and online availability)
Public postings, official notices, and online availability were confirmed by Clerk Caitlin Stene
for open meeting compliance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any
Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the
agenda for discussion and/or action.
Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Nila Frye, to approve the Consent Agenda including all
items listed below. Roll Call Vote. Motion Passed. For: 7 - Nile Frye, Kristin Runge, Bill
Ranum, Chris Zellner, Phil Willems, Erin Moran, Gary Herzberg. Against: 0.
1 Approve May 4, 2020, May 18, 2020, June 1, 2020 and June 15, 2020 Village
Board Minutes
Approve May 4, 2020, May 18, 2020, June 1, 2020 and June 15, 2020 Village Board Minutes.
2 Approve Schedule of Bills
Approve US Bank in the amount of $114,400.08, check numbers 79604-79623 totaling
$83,730.17, 79624-79642 totaling $14,657.91, and 79643-79658 totaling $118,177.03.
3 Approve Wisconsin Election Commission CARES Subgrant Agreement, Terms,
and Certification
Approve the WEC CARES Subgrant Agreement, Terms and Certification and authorize the
Village Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the Village.
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed Changes to Public Comment Procedures
Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Phil Willems, to allow public comment on items listed on
and off the agenda for the time limit of 2 minutes. Roll Call Vote. Motion Passed. For: 7 – Gary
Herzberg, Nila Frye, Kristin Runge, Bill Ranum, Chris Zellner, Phil Willems, Erin Moran.
Against: 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT*
No comments received.
PRESENTATIONS
1 COVID-19 Update and Presentation from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi
Presentation only, no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS
2 Discussion and Update regarding COVID-19 Pandemic
Discussion only, no action taken.
3 Discuss and Take Action on Resolution to Grant a Second Extension of the
Declaration of Emergency in the Village of Waunakee and Continuation of Joint
Executive Authority
Motion by Erin Moran, second by Bill Ranum, to approve the Resolution to Grant a Second
Extension of the Declaration of Emergency in the Village of Waunakee and Continuation of
Joint Executive Authority. Roll Call Vote. Motion Passed. For: 7 - Kristin Runge, Bill Ranum,
Chris Zellner, Phil Willems, Erin Moran, Gary Herzberg, Nila Frye. Against: 0.
4 Discuss and Take Action on Resolution Allowing for the Administrative
Approval of Outdoor Dining, Sales, and Display Areas for a Temporary Period
Motion by Erin Morn, second by Gary Herzberg, to approve the Resolution Allowing for the
Administrative Approval of Outdoor Dining, Sales, and Display Areas for a Temporary Period.
Roll Call Vote. Motion Passed. For: 6 - Erin Moran, Gary Herzberg, Kristin Runge, Bill Ranum,
Chris Zellner, Phil Willems. Against: 1 - Nila Frye.
5 Discuss and Take Action on Racism, Tolerance and Equality in the Waunakee
Community.
Discussion only, no action taken.
6 Discuss and Take Action on Conceptual Development Agreement & TIF
Assistance Request for Octopi Expansion*
Following a presentation by Octopi, a motion was made by Gary Herzberg, second by Kristin
Runge, to convene into closed session at 7:52 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute
19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session
and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Roll Call Vote.
Motion Passed. For: 7 - Bill Ranum, Chris Zellner, Phil Willems, Erin Moran, Gary Herberg,
Nila Frye, Kristin Runge. Against: 0.
Motion by Bill Ranum, second by Kristin Runge, to reconvene in open session at 8:42 p.m. Roll
Call Vote. Motion Passed. For: 7 - Phil Willems, Erin Moran, Gary Herzberg, Nila Frye, Kristin
Runge, Bill Ranum, Chris Zellner. Against: 0.
No action taken.
ADJOURN
Motion by Bill Ranum, second by Nila Frye, to adjourn at 8:43 p.m. Roll Call Vote. Motion
Passed. For: 7 - Gary Herzberg, Nila Frye, Kristin Runge, Bill Ranum, Chris Zellner, Phil
Willems, Erin Moran. Against: 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Caitlin Stene, Village Clerk
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
**Virtual Meeting via Zoom Webinar***
July 6, 2020 6:00 PM
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Please check the posting board at the Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street,
Waunakee, Wisconsin for the current agenda.
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
This Village of Waunakee Village Board Meeting will be held as a live virtual meeting due to
Dane County Public Health Order. The public can participate in one of three ways:
PREFERRED METHOD: Participate on-line in Zoom webinar by using the link to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81771323519. A computer, tablet, or smart phone will allow
participation.
Call 312-626-6799, and enter Webinar ID: 817 7132 3519. Those requiring toll-free
options are asked to contact Village Hall for details prior to the meeting at
cstene@waunakee.com or (608)850-2827.
Watch live on the Village’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/villageofwaunakee/. The meeting recording will also be made
available afterwards on our YouTube channel.
The on-line meeting agenda and all support materials can be found at
https://onbase.waunakee.com/onbaseagendaonline. In addition to the public, all Board members
and staff will also be participating remotely. An explanation on how the meeting will be
conducted will occur promptly at 6:00 PM. Anyone with questions prior to the meeting may
contact the Village at (608)850-2827 or cstene@waunakee.com.
PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTRUCTIONS
WRITTEN COMMENTS: You can send comments to the Village Board on any matter,
either on or not on the agenda, by emailing cstene@waunakee.com or in writing to
Village Board, 500 W Main St., Waunakee, WI, 53597.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (for items not on the agenda): This agenda item allows those
attending to speak about any item not on the agenda. During this item, those participating
using the zoom system will be instructed to “raise hand” to speak. Those participating by
phone are asked to register to speak by calling (608)850-2827 prior to the meeting. Each
speaker is limited to one (1) minute. Further details about this item are listed at the end of
the agenda.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONFIRMATION OF OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE (Public postings, official
notices, and online availability)
CONSENT AGENDA
Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any
Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the
agenda for discussion and/or action.
1 Approve May 4, 2020, May 18, 2020, June 1, 2020 and June 15, 2020 Village
Board Minutes
2 Approve Schedule of Bills
3 Approve Wisconsin Election Commission CARES Subgrant Agreement, Terms,
and Certification
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed Changes to Public Comment Procedures
PUBLIC COMMENT (for items not on the agenda)*
PRESENTATIONS
1 COVID-19 Update and Presentation from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi
NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED
2 Discussion and Update regarding COVID-19 Pandemic
3 Discuss and Take Action on Resolution to Grant a Second Extension of the
Declaration of Emergency in the Village of Waunakee and Continuation of Joint
Executive Authority
4 Discuss and Take Action on Resolution Allowing for the Administrative
Approval of Outdoor Dining, Sales, and Display Areas for a Temporary Period
5 Discuss and Take Action on Racism, Tolerance and Equality in the Waunakee
Community.
6 Discuss and Take Action on Conceptual Development Agreement & TIF
Assistance Request for Octopi Expansion* The Village Board may convene in
closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of
deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public
funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in
open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed
session.
ADJOURN
*As permitted by the Wisconsin open meetings law, the Village Board has chosen to list a public
comment period on Board meeting agendas to afford an opportunity for valued public comments.
This is specifically listed on the agenda as PUBLIC COMMENT, during which citizens may
share comments with the Board on items that do not appear on the agenda. The Village Board
may not engage in back-and-forth discussion or take formal action during this period, as the
subject items are not specifically listed. The Board may consider deferring the subject to a later
meeting when specific notice can be given. Note: In general, Wisconsin law grants citizens the
right to attend and observe open session meetings of the Village Board, but does not require
allowing the public to speak or actively participate. The Village Board may determine if citizen
participation will be allowed and to what extent.
State statute and/or Village Code requires the Village Board to hold PUBLIC HEARINGS on
certain specified matters where the public can comment on the particular subject. The meeting
chairperson will identify rules for providing comments. Other items on the agenda which are not
listed for public hearing do not require the Board to allow public comment, however the meeting
chairperson can at his/her own discretion allow limited public comments.
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities
Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or
format should contact the municipal clerk at (608) 850-8500, 500 West Main Street,
Waunakee, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.
Next scheduled meeting is July 20, 2020 6:00 PM.
Get email alerts for Waunakee
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.