Village Board

DATED: 6-25-25 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF WONEWOC There was a regular meeting of the Wonewoc Village Board at the Village Hall in the Village of Wonewoc at 6:00 p.m. 6-25-25. Teleconferencing call-ins are available: Public & trustees must register with the village at 608-464-3114, 24 hours before the board meeting. Call-in phone number: 608-489-1103, Code 449403 Registered: None MINUTES Roll Call Matt Schmidt - Y, Kathy Kucher - Y, Tonia Schumann - Y, Lori Stokes – N, Mike Roraff - Y, Josh Roehling - Y, Ed Decot - Y Remote trustee(s) participation: None Communications Bills and Vouchers Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Brandi Jones – will officially closing one of her Airbnb’s effective 6-25-25 Deb Ruetten – will be closing her Airbnb Jeremiah Jones – effect on business Julie Ott – commented on past PSC complaints Mike Downing Jr – business & renter’s financial issues Committee Reports Finance Report – reviewed Trial Balances on all funds Sewer & Water – Treatment plant progress Electric – good reports on Damian’s response to emergencies. Police Report – squad car computer issue Streets & Roads – Washington Street edging in Little Canada needs work Parks & Tourism - Library Report – library board approved moving forward on solar project 1. Wonewoc Development Corporation’s request to proceed with an ‘Interconnection Application’ (PSC-119) to Wonewoc Utilities and the state Public Service Commission for solar electricity generation on behalf of the Village of Wonewoc. The form preparation, electrical details (one-line diagram), and plans at no cost to the village. Motion to approve by Schmidt, 2nd by Roraff- passed 2. Communication and Discussion Only - Status updates on the formal complaints filed with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission and other legal inquiries regarding Ordinance #2025-1 Fixed Sewer Sanitary Fee. 3. Communication, Discussion and possibly take action (if required) on amended Ordinance #2025-1 Fixed Sewer Sanitary Fee. (Drafted March 2025, Approved April 2025). An Investigative review to include but not limited to language and definitions of amended ordinance, perform an in-depth rate structure analysis, communications, utility billing system corrections and review of the overall approval process. No Motion. 4. Previous tabled (May meeting) – Motion to take action on reimbursement of the total damage claim cost of $17,658.00 (Mitigation $7,007.14, Restoration $10,650.86) caused by village sewer main backup at 102 N. Rd Wonewoc, WI. by Schmidt, 2nd by Roehling- passed 5. Previous tabled (May meeting) - Discuss and possibly take action to approve the proposed agreement with the Statewide Services Insurance Company on the village sewer backup claim at 102 N. Rd Wonewoc, WI.. Total claim costs to be split equally 50/50 totaling $17,658.00 (Mitigation $7,007.14, Restoration $10,650.86). Wonewoc Water & Sewer Department portion equaling $8,829, by Schmidt, 2nd by Roraff - passed 6. Motion to approve USDA Draw Number 2022-36 by Roraff, 2nd by Roraff - passed 7. Motion to create a Communication and Technology committee/task force. The primary objective will be to assess the overall condition of the current system(s) comprehensively. Identify any “areas of concern” based on risk assessment. Evaluate opportunities for enhancements, system upgrades (software and hardware) to meet the operational needs of the village and its employees, estimate costs, and to work with departmental chairs to propose actionable agenda items to the board for approval by Schumann, NO second. 8. Motion to approve the quote from Hillsboro Telephone to provide Internet & Wi-Fi at the pool and campsites by Schmidt, 2nd by Kucher – passed 9. Motion to approve a .gov email address for Tim Garfoot by Schmidt, 2nd by Kucher - passed. 10. Motion to TABLE the funding for the purchase of a laptop computer for Tim Garfoot. The purposed office location will be in the new treatment plant by Schmidt, 2nd by Roehling 11. Motion to approve operator license for Brianna Miles (Legion Post 206) & Lauren Broadbent (Zzip Stop) by Schumann, 2nd by Schmidt - passed 12. Motion to renew the following liquor licenses: by Kucher, 2nd by Schumann - passed To authorize a Class “A” Beer and Class “A” Liquor License for: Sahibpreet Toor d/b/a/ Wonewoc Zzip Stop To authorize “Class B” Beer and Liquor License for: Randy Freng d/b/a R & S Spirits & Lounge Jeanne L & David C. Zurawski d/b/a Honey’Z, LLC Joanne Marie Mayer d/b/a The “Mayer’s” Office Clark-Gurgel American Legion Post 206 William Bartovics d/b/a Farm and Hearth Woodfired Bistro Mike Downing Jr d/b/a Craker Jak Bar & Grill, LLC To authorize Class “B” Beer License for: Pamela Papierniak d/b/a Corkscrew Wine Bar  To authorize Class “C” Wine License for: Pamela Papierniak d/b/a Corkscrew Wine Bar 13. Motion to approve renewal operator licenses by Schmidt, 2nd by Roehling for: Jamie Madsen Jeniffer Gehri Dina Edgerton Jack Jefferies Sean Richardson Lee Baldwin Kristianna Hardy Jessica Gardner Brie Paige Melissa Hatcher Travis Kaus Dustin McCracken Sadie Weber Kristi Phephles Sue Becker Cindy Satrona Wayne Hardy Justin Phillips Whitney Smith Dan Prunuske 14. Motion to adjourn at 8:28 by Schmidt, 2nd by Roraff - passed /s/ Lee Kucher Lee Kucher Administrator . Posted: 7-24-25 Lee C. Kucher