Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingWeston, WI · August 15, 2022
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WESTON, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, August 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Board of Trustees Meeting called to order by President Maloney
Maloney called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
3. Roll Call by Clerk
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING at 6:08 p.m. (on recording 2:45 https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=164)
4. Open Public Hearing to Consider:
a. A public facilities needs assessment that supports a Village park and recreation
impact fee on new residential development, replacing the Village’s current park fee,
to correspond with requirements of Sections 66.0617 and 236.45(6)(am) of
Wisconsin Statutes.
1. Discussion and Action on Resolution No 2022-015: A Resolution adopting a
public facilities needs assessment supporting a revision to the Village of
Weston’s park fee on new residential development
b. An ordinance to amend Chapters 74 (Subdivision Regulations) and 94 (Zoning
Ordinance) of the Code of Ordinances, to make technical changes and respond to
State law changes, including to adjust the park and recreation impact fee on new
residential development within the Village limits.
2. Discussion and Action on Ordinance No. 22-017: An Ordinance to Amend
Chapters 74 (Subdivision Regulations) and 94 (Zoning Ordinance) to make
technical changes and respond to state law changes, including to adjust the park
recreation impact fee for new residential development within the Village limits
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Motion by Ermeling, second by Hartinger to approve Resolution No 2022-015:
A Resolution adopting a public facilities needs assessment supporting a
revision to the Village of Weston’s park fee on new residential development
and Ordinance No. 22-017: An Ordinance to Amend Chapters 74 (Subdivision
Regulations) and 94 (Zoning Ordinance) to make technical changes and
respond to state law changes, including to adjust the park recreation impact
fee for new residential development within the Village limits.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
Closed public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS (on recording 15:08 https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=910)
5. 07/18/2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Motion by Cronin, second by Hartinger to approve previous minutes from
07/18/2022.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
AGENDA ITEM 47 MOVED TO BE HEARD (on recording 15:46 https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=949)
6. Discussion and Possible Action on Consideration of Amending the Village Municipal
Code, Chapter 10 “ANIMALS” with respect to sale of dogs from “Puppy Mills”
Public Comment:
Season Schmitz – 168045 Ringle Avenue, Ringle
Supports ordinance in the Village of Weston to prohibit dogs to be purchased in a store in the
Village of Weston.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Heide Maxwell – 218121 Hobby Lane, Hatley
Supports ordinance in the Village of Weston to prohibit dogs to be purchased in a store in the
Village of Weston.
Jesse Wellhoefer via email
Supports the sale of dogs to be purchased in a store in the Village of Weston.
Colleen Halopka – 110210 Ollie Road, Athens
Supports the sale of dogs to be purchased in a store in the Village of Weston.
Shannon Ploeckelman – 108648 Fence Road, Athens
Supports the sale of dogs to be purchased in a store in the Village of Weston.
Melissa Healy – 108881 Fence Road, Athens
Supports the sale of dogs to be purchased in a store in the Village of Weston.
Brooke Marquardt – 110 S. LaSalle Street, Spencer
Supports ordinance in the Village of Weston to prohibit dogs to be purchased in a store in the
Village of Weston.
Peggy Race – 280 N. Esterly Avenue, Whitewater
Supports ordinance in the Village of Weston to prohibit dogs to be purchased in a store in the
Village of Weston.
Angel Stencil – 1513 N. 2nd Avenue, Wausau
Angel is the owner of Fetch Foster and Rescue Inc. Encourages doing research while deciding
on breeders and the sales of dogs purchased in a store in the Village of Weston.
Motion by Zeyghami, second by Fiene that the staff move forward to
research the Village Municipal Code, Chapter 10 “ANIMALS” Ordinance. No
ETA at this time.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
AGENDA ITEMS 42 and 43 MOVED TO BE HEARD (on recording 1:27:38
https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=5251)
7. Status of TID#1 and Options for Closure vs. Remaining Open Greg Johnson was
present to provide a summary of the financial analysis.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Motion by Ermeling, second by Hartinger not to do a partial closure of TID#1.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
8. Weston Avenue Reconstruction Projects Report
a. Phase I, Ryan to CTH J
b. Phase II, CTH X to Ryan
c. Birch to Alderson
Discussion only.
REPORTS/MINUTES FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (on recording 2:05:45
https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=7549)
9. Building Committee
10. Community Development Authority
11. Everest Metro Police Commission
12. Extraterritorial Zoning
13. Finance
14. Human Resources
15. Joint Review Board
16. Parks & Recreation/Public Works
17. Plan Commission
18. Public Works
19. Tourism Commission
20. Refuse and Recycling
Motion by Fiene, second by Cronin to acknowledge items 10, 14, 15, and 16.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS (on recording 2:06:08 https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=7568)
21. Administrator
Donner gave an update as the move to the new municipal center, the Strategic Plan
including strategy date meeting sessions and the draft transit development plan
funding.
22. Clerk
Brehm provided an update on the recent election in August which received a 30
percent turnout.
23. Finance
See report in Agenda packet.
24. Fire/EMS
Chief Finke gave an update regarding completing the Fire Department Strategic Plan.
25. Parks & Recreation
See report in Agenda packet.
26. Plan/Dev
See report in Agenda packet.
27. Police
Chief Schulz will have discussions with the School Board during their meeting to
prepare for the upcoming school year regarding safety in the district.
28. Public Works
Wodalski gave an update on the upcoming MPO Projects.
29. Technology
Crowe requested the Boards approval of technology in the Board room and training
room per report in packet. Alternative #2 is the recommendation.
Motion by Hartinger, second by Cronin to proceed with Alternative #2 in report
of Nate Crowe in the amount of $24,000.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK PRODUCT TRANSMITTALS
30. July Building Permits
Motion by Fiene, second by Ermeling to acknowledge the July Building Permits.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
31. July Budget Status Report
Motion by Fiene, second by Ermeling to acknowledge July Budget Status
Report.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
CONSENT AGENDA
32. Requests to pull items out of consent consideration
33. Vouchers – 57398 – 57632 and 90078 and 90080
34. Renew Lodging Permit for Agoda International USA LLC
35. Agent Change for Store #60 – Austin Halfmann
36. Action on consent agenda items
Motion by Ermeling, second by Cronin to approve items 33, 34, and 35.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
ORDINANCES
37. Ordinance No 22-014: An Ordinance to Amend Section 94.4.08(1) of the Zoning Code
Relating to Light Industrial Land Use Types
Motion by Cronin, second by Weiland to approve Ordinance No 22-014: An
Ordinance to Amend Section 94.4.08(1) of the Zoning Code Relating to Light
Industrial Land Use Types.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
38. Ordinance No 22-019: An Ordinance to Approve the Rezone of Two Parcels of Land in
Section 24, Township 28 North, Range 8 East from AR Agricultural and Residential
Zoning District to SF-L Single Family Residential Large Lot Zoning District.
Motion by Cronin, second by Fiene to approve Ordinance No 22-019: An
Ordinance to Approve the Rezone of Two Parcels of Land in Section 24,
Township 28 North, Range 8 East from AR Agricultural and Residential Zoning
District to SF-L Single Family Residential Large Lot Zoning District.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
RESOLUTIONS
39. Resolution No 2022-014: A Resolution Adopting The Proposed Right-Of-Way
Dedication For Connie Lane.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Motion by Fiene, second by Cronin to approve Resolution No 2022-014: A
Resolution Adopting The Proposed Right-Of-Way Dedication For Connie Lane
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
40. Resolution No 2022-016: A Resolution To Approve The Final Plat For Hinner Springs
Subdivision First Addition
Motion by Cronin, second by Fiene to approve Resolution No 2022-016: A
Resolution To Approve The Final Plat For Hinner Springs Subdivision First
Addition
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
41. Resolution No 2022-017: A Resolution Adopting The Proposed Right-Of-Way
Dedication For Old Costa Lane
Motion by Fiene, second by Ermeling to approve Resolution No 2022-017: A
Resolution Adopting The Proposed Right-Of-Way Dedication For Old Costa Lane
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
42. Resolution No. 2022-018: A resolution amending the Village Fee Schedule
Motion by Ermeling, second by Weiland to approve Resolution No. 2022-018: A
resolution amending the Village Fee Schedule
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
43. Resolution No 2022-019 A Resolution to Approve the Preliminary Plat of Arrowhead
Estates First Addition
Motion by Cronin, second by Hartinger to approve Resolution No 2022-019 A
Resolution to Approve the Preliminary Plat of Arrowhead Estates First Addition
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
44. Update on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds (on recording 2:45:11
https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=9905)
Donner spoke about funds going to update Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation
Plan and security for parks.
NEW BUSINESS
45. Weston Aquatics Center-Woodson YMCA Pool Collaboration Agreement.
Motion by Hartinger, second by Ermeling to approve Weston Aquatics Center-
Woodson YMCA Pool Collaboration Agreement
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
46. Approval of State Municipal Agreement with Wisconsin DOT for a Bicycle and
Pedestrian Masterplan grant through the Transportation Alternatives Program”
Motion by Zeyghami, second by Weiland to approve State Municipal Agreement
with Wisconsin DOT for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Masterplan grant through the
Transportation Alternatives Program”
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
47. Discussion and possible action regarding continued use, restrictions, or closure of
Weston Avenue as a truck route in the Village.
This item was moved to next month’s meeting agenda (on recording 2:53:40
https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=10421)
48. Discussion and Possible Action on Amendments to Village Municipal Code, Article 18-
IX, MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (on recording 2:56:15 https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=10576)
Motion by Cronin, second by Fiene to have Everest Metro Police Department
enforce current ordinance and revisit amending Ordinance the first part of 2023.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
49. Overview of the 2021 Audit (on recording 3:11:31 https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=11492)
Motion by Fiene, second by Ermeling to put 2021 Audit on file.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
50. Discussion and timeline for 2023 budget (on recording 3:12:21
https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=11540)
Trautman indicated there will be two meetings in September and October to be sure
budge is finalized timely in November.
ATTORNEY REFERRALS
None.
STAFF REFERRALS
None.
REMARKS FROM TRUSTEES (on recording 3:14:49 https://youtu.be/Wzia9JvuvPg?t=11686)
Hartinger requested that an alternate in the RFP for Kennedy Park for a dome over the Aquatic
Center.
Fiene requested that we provide an open house for the new municipal center.
REMARKS FROM THE PRESIDENT
None.
FUTURE ITEMS
Next meeting date(s):
- September 19, 2022, Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
Motion by Fiene, second by Cronin to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
Yes Vote: 7 No Votes:0 Abstain:0 Not Voting: 0 Result: Pass
Trustee Present
Ermeling, Barb YES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Fiene, Nate YES
Maloney, Mark YES
Cronin, Steve YES
Weiland, Jamie YES
Hartinger, Jasper YES
Zeyghami, Hooshang YES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 8/15/2022
Prepared by: Pamela Brehm, Village Clerk
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