Elmwood Park public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Elmwood Park Board of Trustees will vote on the appointment of election inspectors for 2026‑2027. It will discuss and possibly approve a new village website. A resolution to approve accounts payable will also be considered. The meeting includes routine reports and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approval of 2026‑2027 Election Inspectors (New Business item a)
- Discussion and possible approval of new Village website (New Business item b)
- Resolution approval of Accounts Payable (New Business item c)
- Consent agenda and approval of minutes from 11/20/2025 (Item IV)
- Treasurer’s report showing total funds $977,694.66 across accounts (Item V)
Board of Trustees
The Elmwood Park Board of Trustees will vote on Resolution 2025-3 to approve the 2026 operating tax levy and on the 2026 operating budget with appropriations for village services. A public hearing will be held on the proposed 2026 budget. Additional items include discussion of municipal insurance for 2026, conceal‑and‑carry rules in village‑owned buildings, and updates to the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Public hearing on the proposed Village of Elmwood Park Budget for 2026
- Resolution 2025-3: Approval of the 2026 Operating Tax Levy to be collected in 2025
- Approval of the 2026 Village Operating Budget and appropriation of necessary funds
- Discussion of municipal insurance for 2026
- Discussion of conceal‑and‑carry policies in village‑owned buildings
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will present the 2026 village budget for discussion. It will also discuss concealed‑carry weapons on the Taylor Complex property and maintenance of a Racine County right‑of‑way at 3128 Lathrop Ave. A resolution to approve accounts payable will be considered.
- Presentation of the 2026 Village of Elmwood Park Budget
- Discussion about concealed carry weapons on Taylor Complex property
- Discussion about Racine County right‑of‑way maintenance at 3128 Lathrop Ave
- Resolution approval of accounts payable
- Treasurer’s report showing total accounts of $1,167,419.65
Board of Trustees
The Elmwood Park Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve a three-year renewal of the Racine County Sheriff's contract. The meeting will also include reports from village staff and the treasurer, and the approval of accounts payable.
- Discussion of 3-year renewal of Racine County Sheriff's contract
- Approval of Accounts Payable
- Treasurer's Report: $1,338,572.01 total balance
- Meeting minutes from August 14, 2025
- Public comment period
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on a resolution to approve a $1,000,000 loan from Johnson Bank. The meeting also includes a project update on the Phase 2 Road Project.
- Resolution 2025-03: Loan from Johnson Bank for $1,000,000
- Phase 2 Road Project update from project manager Ernie Rossi
- Approval of accounts payable
- Treasurer's report showing total funds of $269,668.84 as of July 31, 2025
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider Resolution 2025-02 regarding the reimbursement of expenditures from borrowing proceeds. The meeting includes discussions on the Saratoga Ct street light and mowing of Evergreen Academy school property. A closed session is scheduled to consider maintenance employees' pay.
- Resolution 2025-02: Intent To Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing
- Saratoga Ct street light discussion
- Mowing of Evergreen Academy school property
- Closed session regarding maintenance employees' pay
- Treasurer's report showing total funds of $197,688.29
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss awarding a bid for the Phase Two Road Project and a potential change in jurisdiction for Lathrop Ave from the County to the Village. Other items include a lease change for Evergreen Academy/BB School regarding lawn maintenance and Village Hall railing replacement.
- Awarding of bid for Phase Two Road Project
- Possible change in jurisdiction of Lathrop Ave from County to Elmwood Park
- Resolution 2025-01: Accepting the 2024 CMAR Report
- Proposed lease change for Evergreen Academy/BB School regarding lawn maintenance
- Replacement of light posts on Saratoga Ct.
Board of Review
The Board of Review will organize by selecting a chair and vice-chair, then review the assessor's level of assessment and receive the assessment roll. They will examine the roll for errors, certify corrections under state law, and verify open book changes. Taxpayers may examine assessment data, and the board will consider waiver requests and hear any property tax objections filed.
- Select a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the Board of Review
- Review the Assessor’s level of assessment via annual assessment report
- Certify all corrections of error under Wis. Stat. § 70.43
- Consider requests for waiver of 48-hour notice or BOR hearing for direct circuit court appeal
- Hear property tax objections if proper notice or waivers are given
Board of Trustees
The Elmwood Park Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review and take action on bids received for the Phase 2 Road Project from Kapur Engineering, and to review changes and approve the project. The meeting includes public comment but no action on public input items.
- Review and take action on bids for Phase 2 Road Project from Kapur Engineering
- Review changes and approval of Phase 2 Road Project
Board of Trustees
The Elmwood Park Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting including administering the oath of office to re-elected officials. They will discuss new business items: excessive yard staking, a potential Complex Gazebo project, and trash accumulation behind CVS property. No formal votes are scheduled on these discussion items; the consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable.
- Oath of office for re-elected Village President and Trustees
- Discussion and possible action on excessive yard staking in the Village
- Discussion of possible Complex Gazebo project
- Discussion regarding pile-up of trash behind CVS property
- Resolution approval of accounts payable
Board of Trustees
The Board will receive the 2024 Village Audit presentation, discuss adding a construction inspector for Road Phase #2, and consider final payment to Full Blown Smith. They will then enter closed session for performance reviews and contract updates for the Village Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer, with possible action afterward.
- Presentation of 2024 Village Audit by Julie Craig of Gordon J Maier & Company LLP
- Discussion and possible approval of Ernie Rossi as Construction Inspector for Road Phase #2 (Rossi Construction)
- Discussion regarding payment of final invoice from Full Blown Smith
- Closed session for performance evaluation and contract updates for Village Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer
- Possible action on Village Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer contracts
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the cancellation of the current snow removal contract. The Board will also consider the approval of a new snow removal contract with an interim company.
- Cancellation of current snow removal contract
- New snow removal contract with an interim company
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to establish dates for the 2025 Open Book and Board of Review. The board will also review accounts payable and receive reports from village officials and trustees.
- Setting dates for 2025 Open Book and Board of Review
- Resolution approval of accounts payable
- Treasurer's report showing total funds of $855,445.36
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a village caucus to nominate candidates for the Village President and Board of Trustee positions. The subsequent board meeting includes discussions on a snow removal company and the Phase 2 Roads Project, including a decision on borrowing amounts.
- Nominations for 3 Board of Trustee positions ($2,000/year)
- Nominations for 1 Village President position ($6,000/year)
- Decision on borrowing amount for Phase 2 Roads Project
- Discussion and update of Snow Removal Company
- Treasurer's Report total of $659,940.35 as of December 31, 2024