Village Board
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · August 16, 2021
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 W Main Street
August 16, 2021 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The August 16, 2021 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Chris Zellner at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Nila Frye, Sam Kaufmann, Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Erin Moran (arrived at 6:04 pm), Gary
Herzberg, Bill Ranum
Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Gabe Altenbernd, Renee Meinholz
CONFIRMATION OF OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE (Public postings, official notices, and
online availability)
Public postings, official notices, and online availability were confirmed by Village Administrator Todd
Schmidt 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 Nila Frye, second by Sam Kaufmann, to approve the Consent Agenda including all items listed
below. Motion Passed: For: 6, Against: 0
1 Approve Schedule of Bills
Approve check numbers 81057-81159 totaling $37,393.30 and 81162-81182 totaling $113,988.90.
2 Approve August 2, 2021 Village Board Minutes
Approve the August 2, 2021 Village Board minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Ashmore (114 Sout Street) provided written comments regarding ARPA funding decision made at
last Village Board meeting. Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator, played a voicemail received thanking
the Village for their work to make downtown beautiful.
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Banking Bid Proposals
President Chris Zellner recused himself at 6:08 pm from discussion and action related to New Business
Items #1.
Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Bill Ranum to appoint Phil Willems as chair of meeting during the
absence of President Zellner. Motion Passed: For: 6, Against: 0
Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Nila Frye to approve the banking services proposal from One
Community Bank. Motion Passed: For: 6, Against: 0
President Chris Zellner rejoined the meeting at 6:18 p.m. and resumed as meeting Chairperson.
2 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed Amendment to Approved Employee
COVID Emergency Sick Leave Policy
Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Bill Ranum to the proposed updates to the COVID Emergency Sick
Leave Policy, encourage all employees to consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and require weekly
testing for all unvaccinated employees. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0.
ADJOURN
Motion by Bill Ranum, second by Sam Kaufmann, to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. Motion Passed: For: 7,
Against: 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Caitlin Stene, Village Clerk
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
August 16, 2021 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.
***Special Notice Regarding Pandemic Health Concerns***
The Board meetings have returned to pre-pandemic arrangements. The Board Chambers at
Village Hall can accommodate about 50 public attendees without social distancing
accommodations. Face coverings are not required, however all are respected who chose to wear a
face covering for their own personal reasons. The meeting room technology is not currently
sufficient to allow for simultaneous virtual and in-person participation. Anyone wishing to
participate during the “Public Comment” or “Public Hearing” items, but uncomfortable about
attending in-person for any reason, is advised to contact Deputy Administrator/Village Clerk
Caitlin Stene (cstene@waunakee.com or (608)850-2827) in advance of the meeting to supply a
written statement to be read aloud. Note that time limits for public comments also apply to the
reading of written statements. Also, systems are not yet in place to provide a quality live-
streamed online meeting feed. The meeting will be video recorded and posted on a later date to
the Village’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
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 Schedule of Bills
2 Approve August 2, 2021 Village Board Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENT*
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Banking Bid Proposals
2 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed Amendment to Approved Employee
COVID Emergency Sick Leave Policy
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. The Village Board may not
engage in back-and-forth discussion or take formal action during this period. 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 September 7, 2021 6:00 PM.
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