Germantown public meetings in 2022

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive public input, and review financial reports including the treasurer's report, accounts payable, and budget printout. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss the 2023 budget and library board donations. The board may enter closed session to consider wage increases for library staff, then reconvene to take possible action.

• 2023 Budget discussion
• Library Board Donations
• Approval of Wage Increases for Library Staff (closed session)
• Treasurer's Report and Accounts Payable approval

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding a regular meeting to consider several items, including a certified survey map for a 3-lot development, a conditional use permit for a plumbing business, a resolution revising building permit and inspection fees, and ordinances adding stop signs and amending wastewater billing. The board will also discuss employee retention, the 2021 audit, and may enter closed session for an administrator performance review and a claim disallowance.

• Purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Ewald Ford for $85,334
• AXON contract to lease 14 ALPR camera systems, increasing cost by $5,500 per year starting in 2024
• Resolution 43-2022: Building Permit and Inspection Fee Revision
• Ordinance 21-2022: Adding stop signs on Concord Road at Nigbor Drive
• Ordinance 22-2022: Amending wastewater measurement and sampling for third quarter sewer credit

The Village Board approved a 3-lot Certified Survey Map for Zilber Property Group at W210 N12975 Gateway Crossing (5-2), a Conditional Use Permit for Hagen Plumbing Service LLC at N120 W17740 Freistadt Road (6-1), and Resolution 43-2022 revising building permit and inspection fees (unanimous). An ordinance to add stop signs on Concord Road at Nigbor Drive failed (3-4). The board also approved the consent agenda, including purchase of two police vehicles and an AXON camera lease, and voted unanimously to forgo the 11,000 minimum and retain the sewer credit multiplier at 1.15.

• Approved 3-lot Certified Survey Map for Zilber Property Group (5-2)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Hagen Plumbing Service LLC (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 43-2022 Building Permit and Inspection Fee Revision (unanimous)
• Ordinance to add stop signs on Concord Road at Nigbor Drive failed (3-4)
• Approved consent agenda including $85,334 for two police vehicles and AXON camera lease (unanimous)
• Approved motion to forgo 11,000 minimum and retain sewer credit multiplier at 1.15 (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session for claim disallowance and administrator performance review (unanimous)

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will consider two new items: a resolution to raise building permit and inspection fees for the first time since 2019, and a request to credit vacation hours to Captain Pat Merten after he hit the maximum accrual limit.

• Resolution 43-2022: Increase residential and commercial building permit fees (e.g., new dwelling from $200 to $200, deck from $50 to $65 min + plan review)
• Vacation accrual credit for Captain Pat Merten after exceeding maximum limit
• Monthly financial reports including year-to-date budget comparisons and community development violation report

The General Government & Finance Committee recommended a resolution to revise building permit and inspection fees. The committee also approved an adjustment to a captain's vacation accrual.

• Recommended Resolution 43-2022 for Building permit and Inspection Fee Revision (unanimous)
• Approved adding five hours to Captain Merten's vacation accrual (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Germantown Utility Advisory Committee will discuss and provide input on several utility matters, including a proposed summer sewer service credit change, a review of existing water and sewer rates, meter exchange adjustments, and an update on the new utility billing system implementation. The committee is not taking final action but will offer recommendations to the Village Board.

• Proposal to eliminate 11,000-gallon minimum for summer sewer service credit and increase multiplier from 1.15 to 1.25
• Review of water rates: Germantown ranks 16th at $69.15 per 12,000 gallons among WOW communities
• Sewer bill comparison: Germantown average annual sewer bill is $466, ranking 11th
• Meter replacement project: 2,800 meters replaced, adjustments sent to customers for estimated vs. actual usage
• Tyler Munis utility billing system implementation: go-live scheduled for March 2023

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a conditional use permit for a plumbing business, a rezoning request, and a site plan review for a bar patio addition. Other items include sign reviews, certified survey maps, and fence permits. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 14, 2022.

• Conditional Use Permit for Hagen Plumbing Service LLC at N120 W17740 Freistadt Road
• Rezone portion of W188 N0050 Maple Road from A-1 Agricultural to Rs-3 Single Family Residential
• Site Plan Review for 1,055 sqft patio addition to Buzdum's Bar and Grill at W188 N10515 Maple Road
• Sign Review for Bixenberg Tavern at N112 W21209 Mequon Road
• 3-Lot Certified Survey Map for ZPG Development at W210 N12975 Gateway Crossing

The Germantown Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for Hagen Plumbing Service as a major home occupation at N120W17740 Freistadt Road, with an amendment requiring a 4-year review. The commission also approved a site plan for a patio expansion at Buzdum's Pub & Grill, a ground sign for Bixenberg Tavern, a 3-lot certified survey map for Zilber Property Group, and two fence permits. A rezoning and land split on Maple Road was tabled, and a site plan for Buzdum's was also tabled for more details.

• Approved CUP for Hagen Plumbing Service as major home occupation (unanimous, with 4-year review amendment)
• Approved 1,055 sqft patio expansion at Buzdum's Pub & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved ground sign for Bixenberg Tavern (unanimous)
• Approved 3-lot CSM for Zilber Property Group at Gateway Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved ground sign for ZPG Development (unanimous)
• Approved 4'6" aluminum fence in drainage easement at Crabtree Lane (4-1)
• Approved 6' front yard fence on Potomac Circle (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning and 2-lot CSM on Maple Road (unanimous)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will discuss and potentially act on the summer sewer service credit, which caused 300-350 complaints after Q3 billing. Staff recommend eliminating the 11,000-gallon minimum, increasing the multiplier from 1.15 to 1.25, and offering bill adjustments. The committee will also consider new stop signs, water bills, and other public works items.

• Resolution to add stop signs at Nigbor & Concord
• Capstone-41 (Bldg. 1) quarterly water bill
• Topsoil removal from DPW site
• Heritage Park North and Goldendale 4 reductions of letters of credit
• Winter staffing discussion

The committee recommended eliminating the 11,000-gallon minimum for summer sewer credits and adjusting the multiplier to 1.25. Other actions included recommending a new stop sign at Nigbor and Concord and approving several developer letter of credit adjustments.

• Recommended eliminating 11,000-gallon summer sewer credit limit and changing ratio to 1.25 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approving Ordinance to add stop signs at Nigbor & Concord (2-1)
• Recommended reducing Capstone-41 2nd Quarter water bill to $3,787.29 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Moore Construction Services to remove 20,000 cubic yards of topsoil (Unanimous)
• Recommended reducing Home Path Financial Letter of Credit by $2,028,280.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended releasing Goldendale Road-IV Development LLC Letter of Credit of $199,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended payment of $11,607.44 claim for damaged aerial cable split between Water Utility (60%) and DPW (40%) (Unanimous)

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will meet to discuss financial updates, including room tax revenue and expenses, and consider funding requests for events like Visit Washington County, Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa, and other local initiatives. The meeting includes public input and approval of past minutes.

• Financial update on room tax revenue and expenses
• Request for funds from Visit Washington County (amount unspecified)
• Request for funds from Kiwanis for Breakfast with Santa (amount unspecified)
• Approval of minutes from August 29, 2022, and June 6, 2022 meetings

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a 35-lot residential subdivision for Heritage Park and a request to expand winery use at Apple Works Winery. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential property acquisitions and an intergovernmental agreement with MMSD.

• Final subdivision plat for Heritage Park North (35-lot residential subdivision)
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for Apple Works Winery to include a 2,880 sq. ft. building and short-term rentals
• Denial of Operator’s License for Katherine Rizer
• Discussion of intergovernmental agreement with MMSD regarding Goldendale Creek land
• Acquisition of properties at N116W15843 Main Street and W157N11593 Fond du Lac Avenue

The Village Board approved a conditional use permit for the Apple Works Winery to expand its facilities and add a bed and breakfast. The board also approved a 35-lot residential subdivision and denied an operator's license. A non-union merit pay pool for 2023 was authorized.

• Approved 35-lot Heritage Park North residential subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Apple Works Winery expansion and bed and breakfast use (6-0)
• Denied operator's license for Katherine Rizer
• Approved 2023 Non-Union Base Pay Merit pool
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 21 minutes and $1.9M in payroll/accounts payable (Unanimous)
• Approved insurance renewal (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review police and fire department monthly reports, consider denying an operator's license for Katherine Rizer, and discuss purchasing two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Ewald Ford for $85,334. They will also review overtime reports and address several traffic safety requests from trustees regarding stop signs, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings.

• Denial of Operator's License for Katherine Rizer
• Purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Ewald Ford, not to exceed $85,334
• AXON Contract to lease 14 Fleet 3 ALPR Camera Systems
• Traffic safety requests: stop signs at Riversbend Road, sidewalk improvements on County Line, flashing yield signs on Pilgrim Road
• Fire and Police Department Overtime Reports

The Public Safety Committee voted 3-1 to forward Katherine Rizer's operator's license application to the Village Board with a recommendation for approval, despite a 2009 felony burglary conviction and a 2007 OWI. The committee also unanimously recommended approval for purchasing two police vehicles and leasing ALPR camera systems. Several traffic safety concerns were referred to Public Works or brought back for further discussion.

• Forwarded Katherine Rizer's operator's license application to Village Board with recommendation for approval (3-1, Hudson nay)
• Forwarded purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Ewald Ford, not to exceed $85,334, to Village Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded AXON contract to lease 14 Fleet 3 ALPR camera systems for 2024-2028 to Village Board (unanimous)
• Referred Riversbend Road stop sign request to Public Works Director for review
• Referred County Line Road sidewalk and crossing concerns to Public Works Director
• Referred Pilgrim Road pedestrian safety request to Public Works and requested speed checks

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will consider two new business items: establishing parameters for 2023 merit-based pay increases (including a 2% base adjustment and $200,000 in one-time bonuses) and approving the 2023 insurance renewal with projected annual premiums of $409,007. The committee will also review the monthly financial summary and approve the October 17, 2022 minutes.

• 2023 Non-Union Merit Pool: 2% base increase plus $200,000 for one-time bonuses for 62 full-time and 26 part-time employees
• Insurance Renewal: 2023 annual premiums projected at $409,007, down from $437,391 in 2022
• CVMIC workers compensation premium estimate: $183,626 for 2023
• MPIC property insurance quote: $68,511 for 2023
• Monthly Financial Summary: Accounts Payable for October 14 through November 11, 2022

The committee recommended the approval of an insurance renewal totaling $409,007. It also decided to send the proposed Merit Pool to the Village Board without a formal recommendation.

• Recommended approval of insurance renewal for $409,007 (unanimous)
• Approved sending Merit Pool to Village Board without recommendation (unanimous)
• Motion to increase base raise to 3% failed for lack of a second
• Approved October 17, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a meeting with only procedural items. No decisions or discussions on preservation matters were listed. The body set a future meeting date and adjourned.

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Village budget and 2022 tax levy, followed by votes on resolutions to approve the budget, levy, and related tax actions. The meeting also includes unfinished business on firewall proposals and a claim disallowance, plus new items like a stop-sign request and a performance review process.

• 2023 Village budget public hearing and vote
• 2022 tax levy approval
• Firewall Engineering Proposals (Capital Data quote: $54,694)
• Resolution 37-2022: Disallowance of Claim, Nancy Rydell
• Request for stop sign at Concord and Nigbor intersection

The Village Board approved the 2023 Village Budget (Resolution 39-2022) as amended, with a 5-3 roll call vote, after several amendment motions failed or were rescinded. The board also approved the 2022 tax levy (Resolution 40-2022) and special charges on the tax roll (Resolution 41-2022). A claim disallowance for Nancy Rydell was tabled until the next meeting, and a stop sign was approved for the Concord and Nigbor intersection.

• Approved 2023 Village Budget as amended (5-3)
• Approved 2022 tax levy (Resolution 40-2022) (6-2)
• Approved special charges on 2022 tax roll (Resolution 41-2022) (7-1)
• Approved TID No. 9 amendment (Resolution 42-2022) (5-3)
• Approved stop sign at Concord and Nigbor intersection (5-2)
• Tabled Nancy Rydell claim disallowance until next meeting (5-2)
• Approved firewall engineering Statement of Work (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will review and potentially approve the 2023 operating and capital improvements budget, including a $300,000 inclusive playground at Kinderberg Park, and will consider 2022-23 winter/spring recreation program fees and changes. The commission will also receive an update on the Kinderberg feasibility study from GRAEF and set its 2023 meeting calendar. Public input is limited to three minutes per person, and no action will be taken on public comments.

• 2023 Park & Recreation Operating & Capital Improvements Budget review
• Kinderberg Feasibility Study, Playground – update from GRAEF
• 2022-23 Winter/Spring Recreation Program fees & changes – review and approval
• 2023 Park & Recreation Commission Calendar
• Public comments accepted via email by 4 p.m. on meeting day

The Park & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the 2022-23 Winter/Spring recreation program fees and charges, citing increased costs for staffing, supplies, and hours. Commissioners reviewed a revised playground layout for Kinderberg Park, discussing surface options and a $300,000 budget, but no final decision was made on the design or materials. The commission also noted that an RFP for trail systems is being prepared with a $30,000 cap from ARPA funds.

• Approved 2022-23 Winter/Spring recreation fees and charges (unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Discussed Kinderberg playground layout and surface options (no decision)
• Noted trail system RFP preparation with $30,000 ARPA funding cap

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will discuss the 2023 budget, the library condenser replacement project, and a children's patio project. The board will also conduct the director's annual review in closed session. Financial reports and accounts payable will be reviewed.

• 2023 Budget discussion
• Library Condenser Replacement project
• Children's Patio project
• Director's Annual Review (closed session)
• Treasurer's Report and Accounts Payable

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, hear public comments, and discuss new business including a proposal from the EDWC and potential tree replacement funding. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a proposed boundary amendment and project plan for Tax Increment District No. 9, a conditional use permit amendment for Apple Works Winery, and a final plat for a 35-lot residential subdivision. They will also discuss a site plan for a large industrial building and review sign applications. The meeting includes public input and approval of prior minutes.

• TID No. 9 boundary amendment adding ~61.92 acres, project costs increased to ~$9.1 million
• Apple Works Winery: amend CUP to add 2,880 sqft building, 125-person seating, bed & breakfast
• Heritage Park North: final plat for 35-lot single-family subdivision
• Capstone 41 Business Park: site plan consultation for 294,600 sqft industrial building
• Sign reviews for Taco Bell and Fastsigns

The Germantown Plan Commission unanimously approved an amendment to Conditional Use Permit #01-13 for Apple Works Winery, allowing expanded hours, use of a renovated barn for events, and a bed-and-breakfast short-term rental, subject to numerous conditions. The commission also approved the TID No. 9 boundary amendment, the Heritage Park North final plat, and several sign packages. All votes were unanimous except the Taco Bell sign package, which passed 5-1.

• Approved TID No. 9 boundary amendment and project plan (unanimous)
• Approved Apple Works Winery CUP amendment with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved bed & breakfast short-term rental at Apple Works Winery (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Park North final subdivision plat (35 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Park North subdivision sign (unanimous)
• Approved Taco Bell sign package (5-1, Baum dissenting)
• Approved Raymond wall sign (unanimous)

Municipal Board of Canvass

The Municipal Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass provisional ballots and the village referendum results from the November 8, 2022 election. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 8, 2022, and adjournment.

• Canvass provisional ballots
• Canvass village referendum results
• Approval of April 8, 2022 minutes

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will meet to conduct interviews for the Police Officer position and establish an eligibility list. The commission may enter closed session to discuss candidate employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on hiring and scheduling future firefighter interviews.

• Conducting interviews for Police Officer position
• Establishing eligibility list for Police Officer position
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Set next meeting date for Firefighter interviews
• Approval of previous minutes from November 9, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals met to hear three variance appeals under the Village’s Zoning Code. The board took testimony on appeals to reduce front-yard setbacks for properties on Hazel Heights, Pilgrim Road, and Donges Bay Road. No formal decisions were made at this meeting; the board will deliberate and vote at a future session.

• Variance appeal for W129N11638 Hazel Heights (Lot 5, Harvest Hills) to reduce front-yard setback from 112’ to 58.3’
• Variance appeal for W156N10081 Pilgrim Road to replace a 576 sq ft nonconforming garage with an 864 sq ft detached garage
• Variance appeal for N104W14181 Donges Bay Road to reduce electronic message board setback from 150’ to 120’ in a residential district

The Board of Zoning Appeals deferred a decision on a request to reduce the front yard building setback from 112 feet to 58.3 feet at W129N11638 Hazel Heights. The board determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the variance was necessary and requested the applicant provide more analysis on alternative septic systems or locations.

• Approved September 14, 2022 Minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on front yard setback variance for W129N11638 Hazel Heights (3-1)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a meeting to conduct interviews and establish an eligibility list for a vacant police officer position. The body will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Interviews for Police Officer Position
• Approval of August 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Village Board will review a rezoning application for a planned development district and several new business items. The agenda includes discussions on utility service agreements, lease agreements, and resolutions regarding municipal claims.

• Rezoning application for Meissner Planned Development District at N96 W16248 County Line Road
• Foth services agreement up to $54,050 for water tower three rehabilitation
• Purchase of replacement pump for lift station seven up to $20,741.50
• Purchase of Wastewater Utility Off-Highway Vehicle and trailer up to $28,095
• Resolution 37-2022 and 38-2022 regarding disallowance of claims

The Germantown Village Board approved the DPW Facility bid package #2, a rezoning for the Meissner Planned Development District, and several other items. A motion to fund library condenser replacement from General Fund Reserves failed, and a subsequent motion to use ARPA funds was withdrawn; the item was sent back to the Library Board. A claim by David Gogert was disallowed, and a motion to table a claim by Nancy Rydell was approved.

• Approved DPW Facility bid package #2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Meissner PDD at N96 W16248 County Line Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 38-2022 disallowing David Gogert's claim (6-2)
• Tabled Resolution 37-2022 (Nancy Rydell claim) to Nov 21 meeting (unanimous)
• Sent library condenser funding back to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved Foth services agreement for water tower three, but tabled to get additional bids (unanimous)
• Approved Class B temporary beer license for St. Boniface Lent Fish Fry (unanimous)
• Approved VFW Christmas tree lot grant application (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will consider a resident's request to investigate adding a stop sign at Hawthorn and Juniper Drive, review a temporary beer license application for a Lent fish fry, and receive fire and police overtime reports. The meeting also includes routine monthly reports from the police and fire departments and approval of prior minutes.

• Resident request to investigate stop sign at Hawthorn and Juniper Drive
• Class B Temporary Beer License for St. Boniface Congregation, W204 N11968 Goldendale Road, for Lent Fish Fry on Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10, 2023, 4-7 p.m.
• Fire and Police Overtime Reports (2022 YTD: Fire 8,264.5 hrs/$341,378.66; Police 3,646 hrs/$189,261.82)
• Approval of October 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Public Safety Committee recommended that the Village Board approve a temporary beer license for St. Boniface congregation fish fries. The committee discussed resident concerns regarding stop sign compliance at Hawthorne and Juniper Drive and reviewed police overtime reports.

• Approved October 3, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Class B Temporary Beer License for St. Boniface (unanimous)
• Tabled request for stop sign investigation at Hawthorne and Juniper Drive to next month
• Tabled discussion on fire and police overtime reports to next month

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee will review and potentially recommend several contracts and purchases, including arboricultural consulting, a replacement sewage pump, a utility vehicle, and a water tower rehabilitation agreement. They will also discuss the 2022 road project and receive a project update. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• 2023 Wachtel Arboricultural Consulting Services Contract up to $15,000
• Purchase of replacement pump for Lift 7 from Xylem Water Solutions for $20,741.50
• Purchase of Kubota RTV-X1100 with trailer from John P. Lochen, Inc. for $28,095.00
• Foth Services Agreement for Water Tower #3 rehabilitation for $54,050.00
• Discussion of 2022 Road Project

The Public Works & Highway Committee unanimously recommended purchasing a replacement sewage pump for Lift 7 from Xylem Water Solutions USA for up to $20,741.50, and also unanimously recommended buying a Kubota RTV-X1100 with trailer from John P. Lochen, Inc. for up to $28,095.00. Both recommendations will be forwarded to the Village Board. The committee also unanimously recommended continuing the Wachtel arboricultural consulting services contract for 2023, and approved a Foth Services Agreement for Water Tower #3 rehabilitation (up to $54,050.00) with one opposition. A discussion on the 2022 road project noted a potential $80,000 overall budget overrun, but no action was taken.

• Approved purchase of Flygt NP-3135 sewage pump for Lift 7, not to exceed $20,741.50 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Kubota RTV-X1100 with trailer from John P. Lochen, Inc., not to exceed $28,095.00 (unanimous)
• Approved continuing Wachtel arboricultural consulting services contract for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Foth Services Agreement for Water Tower #3 rehabilitation, not to exceed $54,050.00 (passed with one opposition)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will review and decide on five new business items including contracts for consulting services, equipment purchases, and a project update. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• 2023 Wachtel Arboricultural Consulting Services Contract
• Authorization to Purchase Replacement Pump for Lift 7
• Consideration of Purchase of Wastewater Utility OHV with Trailer
• Foth Services Agreement for Water Tower #3
• Discussion – 2022 Road Project

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Special Communications Committee is meeting to review the communication timeline, discuss mailings for the 53076 and 53017 zip codes, and review communication materials, including a post-election mailer. The meeting follows the October 12 session where the committee directed staff to prepare written responses to information session questions and schedule a fourth public information session.

• Review of communication timeline
• Mailings for 53076 and 53017 zip codes
• Review of post-election mailer
• Discussion of communication materials

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to handle routine business including financial reports, public input, and approval of prior minutes. Key items for discussion include the 2023 budget, a circulation policy, the 2023 library calendar, and ongoing strategic and facility planning, including ARPA funding requests. The board will also consider renewal terms for a maturing certificate of deposit.

• 2023 Library and Library Board budgets
• Circulation policy review
• 2023 Library Calendar
• Strategic/Facility Planning and ARPA requests
• CD #5 renewal decision (matures Oct 31, 2022)

The board approved the 2023 library calendar and a revised circulation policy. It also approved the WiLS 5-year strategic plan with two corrections. The board noted that the Village Board denied funding for a $202,000 condenser replacement and a $50,000 expansion design request.

• Approved 2023 library calendar (5-0)
• Approved revised Circulation Policy (5-0)
• Approved WiLS Strategic Plan with two changes (5-0)
• Approved October operating vouchers and credit card transactions (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a 2023 Park Shelter Rental Fee increase, the 2023 Park & Recreation & Capital Improvements Budget, and a Hawks Football Field Usage Agreement. The meeting will also include public input and routine procedural items.

• 2023 Park Shelter Rental Fee increase request – Discussion & Approval
• 2023 Park & Recreation & Capital Improvements Budget
• Hawks Football Field Usage Agreement – Discussion & Approval

The commission approved a 2023 park shelter rental fee increase, moving to maximum capacity pricing with consistent $250 deposits. They also approved a one-year Hawks Football field usage agreement and discussed the 2023 budget, including a $300,000 inclusive playground at Kinderberg, but took no formal action on the budget.

• Approved 2023 park shelter rental fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved one-year Hawks Football field usage agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets to review the 2023 budget for all village departments, including capital expenditures and potential fee changes. The meeting also includes a public notice for the 2023 budget public hearing. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• 2023 budget review for Community Development, Library, Engineering, Parks, Buildings and Grounds, Highway, Recreation, Senior Center, and Senior Van
• Potential 3% budget cuts for general fund departments (excluding utilities)
• Discussion of water and sewer utility rate increases and capital needs
• Kinderberg Shelter painting project proposed
• Survive Alive House maintenance and school usage ($10,000) discussed

The Board reviewed the 2023 budget and capital projects, making several adjustments to funding for the library and road paving. The 2023 budget was officially forwarded to the Village Board for a public hearing.

• Approved 2022-10-12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed $25,000 Village match for Library second floor conceptual design (carried; J. Miller and Myers voted no)
• Denied motion to remove $45,000 for sidewalk program (1-7)
• Removed $500,000 from asphalt paving capital budget, leaving $2.2 million (unanimous)
• Postponed year-end parking lot items until after audit (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2023 budget to Village Board for public hearing (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission is meeting to consider a 2023 Park Shelter Rental Fee increase and review the 2023 Park & Recreation and Capital Improvements Budget. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public input, and reports. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2023 Park Shelter Rental Fee increase request – approval
• 2023 Park & Recreation & Capital Improvements Budget

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a WiLS strategic planning update, ARPA funds, Village Trustee library tours, conceptual design bids, and Library Foundation options. Public input is limited to three minutes per person with no action taken on comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, approval of minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds
• Village Trustee Library Tours
• Conceptual Design Bids
• Library Foundation Options

General Government & Finance Committee

The committee will review several resolutions for general obligation bonds, including large amounts for DPW building construction and TID No. 9 project costs. They will also consider internet and firewall contracts and a capital data server update.

• Resolution 32-2022: General Obligation Bonds up to $40,575,000 for DPW Building Construction
• Resolution 34-2022: General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds up to $44,630,000
• Resolution 33-2022: General Obligation Bonds up to $3,850,000 for TID No. 9 Project Costs
• Resolution 31-2022: General Obligation Bonds up to $205,000 for Library HVAC Upgrades
• Internet and firewall contracts with Spectrum, Ethoplex, and Fortinet not to exceed $64,513

The committee recommended several general obligation bonds for a new DPW building, TID No. 9, and library HVAC upgrades. It also recommended contracts for internet and firewall upgrades and approved a pay range change for battalion chiefs.

• Recommended $44,630,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022E (unanimous)
• Recommended $40,575,000 for DPW Building Construction (unanimous)
• Recommended $3,850,000 for TID No. 9 Project Costs (unanimous)
• Recommended $205,000 for Library HVAC Upgrades (unanimous)
• Recommended internet and firewall contracts not to exceed $64,513 (unanimous)
• Approved changing battalion chief pay range to level six (unanimous)
• Recommended amending the Public Grant Program Policy (unanimous)
• Approved September 19 and October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet to decide on borrowing up to $86.6M for library HVAC, a DPW building, and other projects, plus approve a $175,650 tree-planting contract using federal ARPA funds. The board will also hear a request to display a German flag at a local festival and consider a 2-lot survey map application.

• $175,650 ARPA Fall Tree Planting contract with Property Solutions Contracting
• Resolution 31-2022: Up to $205,000 in bonds for Library HVAC upgrades
• Resolution 32-2022: Up to $40,575,000 in bonds for DPW Building construction
• Resolution 34-2022: Up to $44,630,000 in general obligation bonds for corporate purposes
• Capstone Development 2-lot Certified Survey Map application at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road

The Village Board approved resolutions authorizing general obligation bonds for DPW building construction ($40,575,000) and TID No. 9 project costs ($3,850,000), plus a bond issuance resolution for up to $44,425,000. A separate $205,000 bond for Library HVAC upgrades failed. The board also approved a 2-lot certified survey map at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road and amended a contract to remove firewall work for additional bids.

• Approved Resolution 32-2022: $40,575,000 GO bonds for DPW Building Construction (carried, Pieper no)
• Approved Resolution 33-2022: $3,850,000 GO bonds for TID No. 9 Project Costs (carried, Hudson/Pieper/J. Miller no)
• Approved Resolution 34-2022: $44,425,000 GO Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2022E (carried, Hudson/Pieper/J. Miller no)
• Rejected Resolution 31-2022: $205,000 GO bonds for Library HVAC Upgrades (failed 2-5)
• Approved 2-Lot Certified Survey Map at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road (carried, Pieper no)
• Approved German Flag display at Dheinsville Fest Hall (carried, Hudson no)
• Amended internet/firewall contracts to remove firewall portion for additional bids (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, D, E (unanimous); item C ARPA tree planting failed 3-5

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets to review the 2023 budget for each department, including capital requests. The Police and Fire Department budgets are discussed in detail, focusing on staffing needs, equipment, and funding options. The committee also reviews other department budgets such as Water Utility, Sewer Utility, and Parks.

• Police Department budget review including staffing needs and equipment
• Fire Department budget review including 11 additional staff and assistant chief request
• 2021 unaudited surplus of $1.1 million discussed
• Motion to reallocate $2,000 from legal services to training seminars fails
• Data Processing budget includes replacement of police department server using ARPA funding

The Germantown Village Board reviewed the 2023 budgets for all departments, including water, sewer, engineering, parks, and highways. A motion to move $350,000 from engineering to the highway department failed on a tie vote. The board also discussed cutting general fund department budgets by 3% (excluding utilities) and deferred parking lot items to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Motion to transfer $350,000 from engineering to highway department failed (tie vote)
• Deferred parking lot budget items to next meeting
• Discussed 3% budget cut for general fund departments (no action taken)

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Communications Committee is meeting to review the timeline and materials for communicating about the November 8 referendum on providing water and sewer service to Richfield. They will discuss mailings for specific zip codes, recap listening sessions, and address additional questions. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on communication strategy rather than policy decisions.

• Review of communication timeline
• Mailings for 53076 and 53017 zip codes
• Review of 2nd mailer and landing page information
• Recap of 1st and 2nd listening sessions
• Post-election press release regarding IGA approval

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for the Kuhburg District, converting parcels from B-1 and Rs-6 to a B-3/PDD Planned Development District to allow business parking and multifamily housing. Additional items include site plan reviews for industrial building additions, certified survey maps for residential lot divisions, sign reviews, and a zoning permit for a fence in a drainage easement.

• Rezone W140 N10363 Fond du Lac Avenue parcels from B-1 and Rs-6 to B-3/PDD Kuhburg District (PUBLIC HEARING & ACTION)
• Site plan review for 23,053 sqft industrial building addition at N117 W18388 Fulton Drive (ACTION)
• Certified survey map for 2-lot division at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road (ACTION)
• Sign review application for Burger King at N96 W17655 County Line Road (ACTION)
• Zoning permit to install fence in drainage easement at N105 W14890 Blackbird Point (ACTION)

The Germantown Plan Commission unanimously approved several development projects, including a 26,674 sq ft industrial building addition for KLH Industries and a rezoning for the Meissner property to allow a two-lot division. The Commission also approved sign permits for Gehl Food & Beverage and Burger King, and a fence installation for Paul Teggatz. However, the Commission unanimously tabled a request to expand the Kuhburg Planned Development District to add a 6-unit multi-family building, directing staff to explore adjustments to unit count and height.

• Approved wall sign permit for Gehl Food & Beverage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2022 revising the 2050 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Tabled Virtus Development rezoning for 6-unit multi-family building (unanimous)
• Approved Meissner rezoning to Rm-3 with PDD overlay for 2-lot division (unanimous)
• Approved Meissner 2-lot Certified Survey Map with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved KLH Industries 26,674 sq ft building addition (unanimous)
• Approved Capstone Development 2-lot CSM for storm water basin (unanimous)
• Approved Burger King pylon sign permit (unanimous)

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Special Communications Committee meets to review communication materials, including a mailer and landing page, ahead of a November 8 referendum on providing water and sewer services to Richfield’s Northeast Corridor. The meeting is held online via WebEx and includes updates on past listening sessions and communication timelines.

• Review of Communication Timeline
• Recap of 1st Listening Session
• Review of 2nd Mailer and Landing Page
• Referendum on Richfield Sewer and Water Agreement (November 8, 2022)
• Post-Election Press Release discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2023 budget for each Germantown department, including Police, Fire, Emergency Management, and Administration. No specific decisions are listed on this agenda, only a review process.

The Village Board reviewed the projected 2023 budget and various department requests. The board decided to send the Police and Fire department plans back to the Public Safety Committee for funding recommendations.

• Appointed Tr. R. Miller as Chair Pro Tem (Unanimous)
• Sent Police and Fire plans back to Public Safety Committee to recommend funding (Approved; Myers voted no)
• Proposed transfer of $2,000 from legal services to training meetings and seminars (Denied 5-3)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and utility items. Discussions include a large-scale tree planting project using ARPA funds and potential changes to parking signage in the Maple Road Industrial Park.

• ARPA Fall Tree Planting Project: $175,650.00 bid from Property Solutions Contracting
• Removal of 'No Parking' signs in Maple Road Industrial Park
• Request for 'No Parking Between Driveways' sign on Esquire Court
• Discussion of an opt-out program for water meter installations
• Review of potential relocation for Lift Station No. 6

The committee recommended awarding a contract to Property Solutions Contracting for the planting of approximately 550 trees. It also recommended the removal of specific 'no parking' signs in the Maple Road industrial park and the installation of new signage on Esquire Court.

• Recommended Property Solutions Contracting for ARPA fall tree planting project not to exceed $175,650.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended removal of 'no parking' signage in Maple Road industrial park as outlined on map (Unanimous)
• Recommended installing one 'no parking between driveways' sign and two W11-2 pedestrian warning signs on Esquire Court (Unanimous)
• Recommended installing a water meter at a specific location and declined creating a utility meter opt-out program (Unanimous)
• Approved September 7th, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting to act on several zoning and licensing matters, including a new Class B liquor license for Veracruz WI, LLC and multiple rezoning requests. The board will also discuss public comments on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, though no action is scheduled for that item at this meeting.

• Class B liquor license and fermented malt beverage license for Veracruz WI, LLC at N112W16344 Mequon Road ($0 noted)
• Conditional Use Permit for Jacob & Katherine Cervantes at N120 W13537 Freistadt Road (animals in Rs-2 zoning)
• Rezoning request by Mary Best at W181 N12556 Fond du Lac Avenue (A:1 to Rs-4 zoning)
• Rezoning requests for Village-owned properties at N104 W12703 and N104 W12667 Donges Bay Road (A-1 to I and M-1 zoning)
• Extra-territorial Certified Survey Map Plat Review for 1204 Pioneer Road in Town of Jackson (18.62 acres)

The Village Board approved several rezoning ordinances and conditional use permits, including land for a Public Works Facility. The board also granted a liquor license for Veracruz WI, LLC and approved a permit for raising animals on Freistadt Road.

• Approved $460,812.74 in accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses for Veracruz WI, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 03-2022 for animals at N120 W13537 Freistadt Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 17-2022 to rezone property at W181 N12556 Fond du Lac Avenue to Rs-4 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 18-2022 to rezone N104 W12703 Donges Bay Road to Institutional District (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 19-2022 to rezone N104 W12667 Donges Bay Road to Limited Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 04-2022 for wetland setback encroachment (carried; J. Miller voted no)
• Approved extra-territorial CSM Plat Review for 1204 Pioneer Road (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a resident's request to investigate safety at the Main Street and Fond du Lac Ave intersection, and consider a Class B liquor and fermented malt beverage license for Veracruz WI, LLC at N112W16344 Mequon Road. The agenda also includes routine monthly reports from police and fire departments, approval of prior minutes, and setting the November meeting date. No other substantive new business is listed.

• Resident request to investigate intersection safety at Main Street and Fond du Lac Ave
• Class B liquor and fermented malt beverage license for Veracruz WI, LLC (Charles Hasting) at N112W16344 Mequon Road, replacing Mama Mias
• Police and fire department monthly reports
• Approval of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Set November 2022 meeting date

The Public Safety Committee recommended that the Village Board approve Class B Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage licenses for Veracruz WI LLC. The committee also reviewed monthly reports from the police and fire departments and an accident history for the intersection of Main St and Fond du Lac Ave.

• Approved September 12, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Class B Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage licenses for Veracruz WI LLC at N112 W16344 Mequon Road (unanimous)

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the Capital Financing Plan, which includes projections for equalized value and two options for financing new debt. The committee will consider the tax impact of these options on residents.

• Review of Capital Financing Plan with two options for new debt issuance
• Projected equalized value growth of about 3% annually through 2051
• Proposed new debt: $41,565,000 in 2022 G.O. bonds and $3,600,000 notes in 2023-2028
• Option 1: Level payments with reserves used for debt levy
• Option 2: Structured debt with reserves used for debt levy

The committee discussed four financing options for capital planning, including the use of reserves and borrowing for a DPW building and police building. No final decision was made; the item was scheduled to return to the committee on October 17, 2022.

• Tabled Capital Financing Plan until October 17, 2022

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing items, including the 2023 budget, a display and posting policy, and strategic/facility planning. The board will also consider new business, including a WiLS strategic plan and conceptual design proposals for a library expansion. Public input is limited to three minutes per person, with no action taken during that period.

• 2023 Budget discussion
• Library Expansion Conceptual Design Proposals
• Display, Exhibit, and Posting Policy
• Village of Germantown ARPA Requests
• Approval of minutes from August 24 and September 21 special meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss and take action on Ordinance No. 16-2022 to adopt the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission has recommended adopting Draft #2 of the plan, which includes various minor and major revisions to land use, policy, and data. The Board has the authority to accept, revise, or reject the document.

• Ordinance No. 16-2022: Adoption of the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Plan Commission Resolution No. 02-2022 recommending plan adoption

The Village Board discussed and voted on several amendments to Ordinance No. 16-2022, adopting the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Amendments included changes regarding Isabelle Farms, the Holy Hill Gateway District, and properties near Woodside, alongside edits from a Community Development memo regarding county housing. The Board ultimately approved the amended ordinance and sent it back to the Plan Commission for review.

• Approved a call on the amendment regarding Isabelle Farms and Holy Hill Gateway District (carried unanimously)
• Approved an amendment moving the Isabelle Farms quadrant back to the Isabelle Farms neighborhood (Myers voted no)
• Rescinded a motion regarding Woodside and Lannon Gateway special interest areas (Baum/Pieper)
• Approved an amendment to revert property South and West of Woodside back to the 2020 land use plan (carried unanimously)
• Approved an amendment to include edits by the Community Development memo as part of the County housing section (Hudson, J. Miller, Myers, Neuther voted no)
• Approved an amendment to send Ordinance No. 16-2022 back to the Plan Commission for review, with the 2050 Plan becoming adopted if no changes occur (Baum, Pieper, Neureuther, Myers voted no)
• Approved Ordinance No. 16-2022 to adopt the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan as amended (Myers voted no)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is holding a special meeting to receive presentations from two architecture firms, Engberg Anderson Architects and FEH Design, for a conceptual design bid proposal. No action is listed on the agenda beyond hearing the presentations; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Conceptual design bid proposal presentation by Engberg Anderson Architects
• Conceptual design bid proposal presentation by FEH Design
• Public input period with three-minute limit per person

Park & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the 2023 operating and capital improvements budget and a request to increase park shelter rental fees. Members will also receive updates on the Kinderberg Park and Friedenfeld Park feasibility studies.

• 2023 Park & Recreation Operating & Capital Improvements Budget discussion
• 2023 Park Shelter Rental Fee increase request
• Kinderberg Feasibility Update by GRAEF
• Harwood Engineering Update regarding Friedenfeld Feasibility Study
• Hawks Football Field Usage Agreement

The commission approved a one-year field usage agreement for Hawks football with a fee of $20 per participant. Members discussed feasibility studies for Kinderberg and Friedenfeld parks, though no final designs were approved. Proposed shelter rental fee increases were tabled for the November meeting.

• Approved 1-year Hawks football field usage agreement at $20 per participant (Unanimous)
• Nominated Commissioner Depies as Chair Pro-Tem (Unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a WiLS strategic planning update, ARPA funds, Village Trustee library tours, conceptual design bids, and library foundation options. No new business is listed. The meeting is open to the public with a three-minute comment period per person.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds
• Village Trustee Library Tours
• Conceptual Design Bids
• Library Foundation Options

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve funding for replacing the library's aging cooling units (up to $202,000) and equipping a new K9 squad car (up to $20,480.67). They will also review a groundwater overview and a capital financing plan. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and monthly financial reports.

• Library condenser replacement commitment not to exceed $202,000
• Canine squad car setup not to exceed $20,480.67
• Overview of groundwater in the Village of Germantown
• Capital financing plan discussion
• Monthly financial summary and accounts payable reports

The General Government & Finance Committee recommended two expenditures for approval. The committee also received presentations on local groundwater and a multi-year capital financing plan.

• Recommended Library Condenser Replacement Commitment not to exceed $202,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Canine Squad Car Set Up not to exceed $20,487.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold its regular meeting on September 19, 2022, with new business including a rezoning request, the 2023 recommended budget, and several contracts and bids. The board will also consider adopting the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan and may enter closed session for property acquisitions and a personnel matter.

• Rezone 5.12 acres at W140N11066 Country Aire Drive from A-1 Agricultural to Rs-1 Single-family Residential (Ordinance 17-2022)
• 2023 Recommended Budget
• Canine Squad Car Set Up not to exceed $20,487.67
• Ordinance 16-2022 to adopt the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Library Condenser Replacement not to exceed $202,000

The Village Board approved bids for a new Public Works facility and rezoned 5.12 acres on Country Aire Drive for single-family residential use. The board also authorized several infrastructure expenditures and postponed the adoption of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Multiple appointments to village commissions and boards were confirmed.

• Approved bids for Public Works Facility (passed; Baum, Neureuther, and Pieper voted no)
• Approved rezoning of 5.12 acres at W140N11066 Country Aire Drive to Rs-1 Single-family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved $202,000 for Library Condenser Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $20,487.67 for Canine Squad Car Set Up (unanimous)
• Approved staff to investigate relocation/improvements to Lift Station 6 (unanimous)
• Approved $158,258 for Well 7 Motor Control Center replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 for F450 Flat Bed Conversion (unanimous)
• Postponed adoption of 2050 Comprehensive Plan to September 26 (passed; Neureuther, Baum, and J. Miller voted no)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. One request involves replacing a storm-damaged garage with a larger structure, and the other concerns reducing a setback for an electronic message board.

• Variance request by Joseph Schuster (W156N10081 Pilgrim Road) to replace a 24’ x 24’ garage with a 24’ x 36’ garage
• Variance request by St. John’s Church (N104W14181 Donges Bay Road) to reduce an electronic message board setback from 150’ to 120’

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied requests to increase the size of a residential detached garage and to reduce the setback for a church electronic message board. The board also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting.

• Approved June 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Joseph Schuster to replace a 576 sq ft garage with an 864 sq ft garage (1-3)
• Denied variance for St. John’s Church to reduce electronic message board setback from 150' to 120' (1-3)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a proposed $10,207 upgrade to new records management software for the Fire Department and review ongoing traffic and zoning issues. The meeting will also include routine reports from police and fire departments.

• Fire Department to purchase new records management software for $10,207
• Review of no-parking signs on Esquire Court and Industrial Park
• Status update on noise complaint for Das Barrel Room LLC
• Discussion of no-parking sign request for Esquire Court sidewalk

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the purchase of new records management software for the Fire Department and directed Public Works to install a No Parking sign on Esquire Court. The committee also voted to review and potentially remove faded No Parking signs in the Industrial Park. A noise complaint regarding Das Barrel Room remains under review by the Village Attorney.

• Approved purchase of Imagetrend software for $10,207.00 plus $9,432.00 annual fee (unanimous)
• Approved placement of No Parking sign on Esquire Court (unanimous)
• Approved review of Industrial Park No Parking signs for removal (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Sworn in three new firefighter/paramedic hires
• Noise complaint for Das Barrel Room LLC remains under review by Village Attorney

Special Communications Committee

The Special Communications Committee is meeting to review communication materials and a press release. These items relate to the Richfield Sewer and Water Agreement Referendum.

• Review of communication materials
• Review of press release on communication materials
• Discussion of Richfield Sewer and Water Agreement Referendum graphics

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several land use applications. Items include rezoning requests for residential and institutional districts, a site plan for a 127,000 sqft public works facility, and various sign and building design reviews.

• Conditional Use Permit for animals at N120 W13537 Freistadt Road
• Rezoning and lot line adjustment at W181 N12556 Fond du Lac Avenue
• Rezoning and 2-lot survey map at W140 N11066 Country Aire Drive
• Site plan for a 127,000 sqft Public Works Facility at N104 W12703 and N104 W12667 Donges Bay Road
• Sign and building design review for Gehl Food & Beverage at N116 W15970 Main Street

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plans for a new 127,000-square-foot Village Public Works facility along with related rezonings. They also approved a conditional use permit for animal keeping with drainage conditions, several rezoning requests and Certified Survey Maps, sign reviews, and tabled a sign and building design review for Gehl Food & Beverage.

• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 (with Williams and Shadid abstaining)
• Approved conditional use permit for animal keeping at N120W13537 Freistadt Road with an added condition to resolve water drainage issues (carried unanimously)
• Approved rezoning of a portion of Mary Best's property at W181N12556 Fond du Lac Avenue from A-1 to Rs-4 (carried unanimously)
• Approved a 1-lot Certified Survey Map for the Mary Best property for a lot line adjustment with conditions (carried unanimously)
• Approved rezoning of a portion of Thomas Rakow's property at W140 N11066 Country Aire Drive from A-2 to Rs-1 (carried unanimously)
• Approved a 2-lot Certified Survey Map for the Rakow property with conditions (carried unanimously)
• Approved rezonings for the Village DPW facility parcels from Agricultural to Institutional and Limited Industrial (carried unanimously)
• Approved conditional use permit for wetland setback encroachment and site development/building plans for the 127,000 sqft DPW facility with conditions (carried unanimously)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to receive public comment, approve minutes, and hold a presentation and dedication of the Braun Homestead at N120W15515 Freistadt Road. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other new business items listed.

• Presentation and dedication of the Braun Homestead, N120W15515 Freistadt Road

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Communications Committee is meeting to review its communications schedule and materials, and to discuss next steps. This is a working session focused on ongoing public outreach efforts, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review of Communications Schedule
• Review of Communication Materials
• Discussion of Next Steps

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure projects, including the Well 7 MCC and generator project, a F450 flat-bed conversion, a report on water meter replacement and utility billing issues, and potential relocation or improvements to Lift Station 6. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, public comment, and setting the next meeting date.

• Well 7 MCC and Generator Project
• F450 Flat-Bed Conversion
• Report on Water Meter Replacement Project and Utility Billing Issues
• Potential Relocation/Improvements to Lift Station 6

The committee unanimously approved a bid not to exceed $158,258 for replacing the MCC panel at Well #7 and a bid not to exceed $22,000 to convert a retired ambulance into a flat-bed truck. They also unanimously recommended moving a proposal to relocate Lift Station 6 to the Village Board for further discussion. A report on water meter billing adjustments was discussed but required no vote.

• Approved Well 7 MCC panel replacement bid from J Miller Electric, not to exceed $158,258 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ford F450 flat-bed conversion bid from Brake & Equipment, not to exceed $22,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended moving Lift Station 6 relocation discussion to Village Board (Unanimous)
• Discussed water meter billing adjustments and refunds (No motion)

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Special Communications Committee meets to review communication materials such as web content, fact sheets, and mailers, as well as materials under development like video and social media. The committee also discusses processes for future approvals and next steps. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will review funding requests from the Germantown Historical Society for Oktoberfest and stained glass window restoration, and from the Chamber of Commerce for the Christmas Festival. They will also receive a financial update. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Request for funds – Germantown Historical Society – Oktoberfest
• Request for funds – Germantown Historical Society – Restoration of Christ Church Stained Glass Windows
• Request for funds – Chamber of Commerce – Christmas Festival
• Financial update on Room Tax

The Commission approved several funding requests for local events and historical preservation. This includes grants for the Germantown Historical Society and the Germantown Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Room tax Financial Report (3-0)
• Approved up to $6,000 for Oktoberfest 2022 rentals, advertising, and signage (3-0)
• Approved $13,500 and a proposed $5,000 payment waiver for Christ Church stained-glass window restoration, pending Village Board approval (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 to the Germantown Chamber for the 2022 Christmas Festival (3-0-1)

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Communications Committee is holding a special online meeting to approve drafted messages and FAQs and discuss next steps. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, approval of minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of drafted messages and FAQs
• Discussion of next steps
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2022

The Special Communications Committee approved a set of drafted messages and FAQs after making changes to a key message bullet point. The committee also appointed a President Pro Tem for the meeting.

• Appointed Trustee Kaminski as President Pro Tem (2-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved drafted Messages and FAQs (2-0)

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Special Communications Committee is meeting to review the referendum communication schedule, approve drafted messages and FAQs, and discuss additional messages or questions. This follows an August 19 meeting where draft materials were reviewed and changes were requested, including adding details about Richfield's $9 million infrastructure payment and addressing impacts on police and fire services.

• Review of Referendum Communication Schedule
• Review and approval of drafted messages and FAQs
• Discussion of additional messages or questions
• Next steps for referendum communication

The committee reviewed and modified language for referendum communications, including details on Richfield development and sewer rates. The updated documents will be distributed for final review and approval at a subsequent meeting.

• Approved minutes (3-0)
• Approved language describing Richfield development nature
• Approved language describing intergovernmental agreement precedent
• Modified language regarding Richfield infrastructure contributions
• Modified sewer rate language from 120% to 20% higher than Germantown rates

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and public input. They will discuss unfinished business on display/exhibit/posting policy, strategic/facility planning, and ARPA requests, and consider new job descriptions for several library specialist roles plus the 2022 budget.

• Discussion of Display, Exhibit, and Posting Policy
• Strategic and facility planning update
• Village of Germantown ARPA requests
• New job descriptions for Outreach, Technical, Adult, Youth, and Library Specialists
• 2022 budget review

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day/Fourth of July Committee is meeting to review reports from sub-committees on the 2022 event, including finances, parade, park festivities, music, fireworks, sponsorships, and volunteers. They will also discuss forming a 501c3 board and planning for the 2023 celebration, and update the list of volunteers willing to work next year.

• Treasurer's report on income vs. expenses
• Sub-committee reports: Parade, Park Festivities, Music, Fireworks, Sponsorships, Volunteers
• Discussion of 501c3 board and moving forward to 2023
• Update list of volunteers for 2023

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to continue its work on the library's strategic plan. The agenda includes unfinished business items such as a WiLS strategic planning update, use of ARPA funds, village trustee library tours, conceptual design bids, and library foundation options. This is a working meeting with no new business listed.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds discussion
• Village Trustee Library Tours
• Conceptual Design Bids
• Library Foundation Options

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is reviewing potential revisions to the Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan prepared by staff and those recommended by the Commission. The body will also discuss Resolution No. 02-2022 regarding the formal adoption of the plan.

• Review of staff-prepared revisions to the Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Review of Commission-recommended revisions to the Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of Resolution No. 02-2022 to adopt the 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Plan Commission approved a series of minor and major revisions to the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The Commission passed Resolution 02-2022 to adopt the plan and forward it to the Village Board for final consideration.

• Approved Table A Minor Revisions Items #1 through #78 (unanimous)
• Approved Table B Major Revisions Items #9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, and 26 (unanimous)
• Approved Table B Major Revisions Items #3, 4, and 5 with modifications (unanimous)
• Rejected all other Table B Major Revision items (unanimous)
• Approved Table C Recommended Revisions Items #1 and #3; rejected Item #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2022 to Adopt the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2022 (unanimous)

Special Communications Committee

The Germantown Communications Committee is meeting to review the communication schedule for a referendum, discuss drafted messages and FAQs, and consider additional messages or questions. They will also discuss the document review/approval process and next steps. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Referendum Communication Schedule
• Review of Drafted Messages and FAQs
• Discussion of Additional Messages or Questions
• Discussion of Document Review/Approval Process

The committee reviewed a draft referendum communication schedule and a comprehensive message platform. Members requested specific additions regarding infrastructure funding and service impacts. Final approval of the message platform was deferred to the next meeting.

• Reviewed Referendum Communication Schedule with no changes suggested
• Requested addition of Village of Richfield infrastructure and escrow funding language to message platform
• Requested removal of bolding and updates to language regarding Freistadt District development and sewer/water capacity
• Requested that the message platform address police and fire service impacts
• Tabled final review and approval of Comprehensive Message Platform until August 25th

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Center Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss senior center programs, trips, and the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes updates on park projects, including the Firemen Park Band Shelter rust issue, Dheinsville Festhalle bird netting, and feasibility studies for Friedenfeld and Kinderberg Parks.

• Discussion of 2022 Senior Center budget
• Update on Firemen Park Band Shelter rust and paint issues
• Dheinsville Festhalle bird netting approved at $37,000
• Friedenfeld Park feasibility study using ARPA funds
• Kinderberg Park public open house and amenity requests

The committee approved the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. Members discussed senior center programming, budget status, and parking issues related to recent community events.

• Approved April 21, 2022 minutes

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting on August 17, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, roll call, minutes approval, public input, and reports—with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. The meeting is open to the public in person with limited capacity or virtually via WebEx, and written comments can be submitted by email before 4 p.m. that day.

• Meeting held at Germantown Village Hall Board Room, N112 W17001 Mequon Road
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on meeting day
• Virtual attendance available via WebEx (Meeting number: 2553 251 9283, Password: nhMZ5pVd3f8)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing strategic planning items, including an update from WiLS, use of ARPA funds, library tours for village trustees, conceptual design bids, and options for a library foundation. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no formal action items listed beyond routine approvals.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds discussion
• Village Trustee Library Tours
• Conceptual Design Bids
• Library Foundation Options

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will review the 2021 end-of-year surplus, which stands at $1.1 million after accounting for ARPA funds and previous allocations. The committee will also consider hardware purchases for Tyler Munis and various temporary beverage licenses.

• Review of $1.1 million remaining 2021 surplus
• Tyler Munis hardware, scanners, and registers purchase up to $14,514
• Temporary Class B beverage license for Germantown Historical Society at Dheinsville Park
• Temporary Class B beverage license for Washington County Humane Society at Homestead Hallow County Park
• Discussion of Accountant I job description

The General Government and Finance Committee approved a purchase of cash registers and scanners for the Tyler Munis program. The committee also granted temporary beverage licenses for two upcoming events and approved a job description for Accountant I.

• Approved hardware purchase for cash registers and equipment not to exceed $14,514 (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Germantown Historical Society Inc at Dheinsville Park, Sept 24-25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License for Washington County Humane Society at Homestead Hollow County Park, Sept 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Accountant I Job Description (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will consider several items, including a resolution to place a referendum on selling sewer and water services to Richfield, a contract for Country Aire Drive reconstruction, and final approval of the Wrenwood North subdivision. The board will also hold public hearings on a land use plan amendment and rezoning for Riteway Bus Service, and consider a development agreement with F Street Germantown LLC, which may involve closed session.

• Resolution 26-2022: referendum language on sale of sewer/water services to Richfield
• Award contract to Payne and Dolan for Country Aire Drive reconstruction, not to exceed $663,416.51
• Final Subdivision Plat for Wrenwood North (Phase 1), 46-lot residential subdivision
• Ordinance 14-2022 and 15-2022: land use map amendment and rezoning for Riteway Bus Service property
• Change order for CIPP liner and manhole rehabilitation, not to exceed $207,200.10

The Village Board approved a resolution setting the language for a referendum on providing water and sanitary services to the Northeast Corridor of Richfield, with two trustees voting against. The board also unanimously approved a 46-lot residential subdivision plat for Wrenwood North and a contract for Country Aire Drive reconstruction. A special committee was created to oversee communication regarding the upcoming referendum.

• Approved Resolution 26-2022 for water/sewer referendum language (Baum abstained, Neureuther voted no)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plat for Wrenwood North Phase 1 (46 lots) (unanimous)
• Awarded Country Aire Drive reconstruction contract to Payne and Dolan, not to exceed $663,416.51 (unanimous)
• Approved CIPP Liner and Manhole Rehabilitation change order, not to exceed $207,200.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning and Land Use Plan Map Amendment for Riteway Bus Service Inc. (unanimous)
• Created Special Committee for referendum communication (Baum abstained)
• Appointed Wolter, Kaminski, and R. Miller to Special Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Village Centre Zoning District and Next Generation Housing Site Assessment (Hudson and J. Miller voted no)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will consider extending the Sergeant Eligibility List and conduct interviews to establish an eligibility list for the Lieutenant position, Safety and Health. The commission may go into closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session to take action. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Request to extend Sergeant Eligibility List
• Interviews and eligibility list for Lieutenant position (Safety and Health)
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022

The commission extended the police sergeant eligibility list and established a one-year eligibility list for the lieutenant position following a closed session. The July 13, 2022, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved extension of PD sergeant eligibility list until 7/1/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility list for lieutenant position including Amy Boll, Ryker K. Holms, and John Wolf for one year (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2022, meeting minutes (Jack, Sam approved; Chris abstained)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will review unfinished business including traffic data for the Concord Road and Nigbor Drive intersection and a proposal to consolidate brush pickups. New business includes options for residents to opt out of the RF water meter installation, a tree relocation at Alt Bauer Park, a library condenser replacement, a recycling center name change, several letter of credit reductions, and contract awards for road work and a drainage study.

• Concord Rd & Nigbor Dr intersection: staff recommends keeping two-way stop control
• Proposal to eliminate spring and fall brush pickups, move to one pickup starting first Monday in June
• Opt-out options for RF water meter installation, including cellular meter or remote antenna
• Change order for Visu-Sewer additional work
• Award contract for Country Aire Drive Reconstruction

The committee recommended awarding the Country Aire Drive reconstruction contract to Payne and Dolan, Inc. and approved several reductions in developer letters of credit. It also recommended moving the library condenser replacement to the GGF for funding and adjusting the annual brush pickup schedule.

• Recommended awarding Country Aire Drive reconstruction to Payne and Dolan, Inc. for $663,416.51 (Unanimous)
• Recommended keeping two-way stop signs at Concord Rd & Nigbor Dr (Passed 3-1)
• Recommended moving library condenser replacement to GGF for funding (Unanimous)
• Recommended transitioning to a single annual brush pickup in June starting in 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended renaming Germantown Recycling Center to Residential Yard Waste Facility (Unanimous)
• Recommended $207,200.10 change order for Visu-Sewer contract #2103 (Unanimous)
• Recommended reducing letters of credit for Kinderberg Estates ($40k remaining), Harvest Hills ($0 remaining), and Heritage Park North ($2.2M remaining) (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Wrenwood-North Development Agreement pending attorney corrections (Unanimous)

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day/Fourth of July Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 20, 2022, and discuss July 4th events. Public comments will be received but no action will be taken on them. The meeting is largely procedural with a single substantive agenda item.

• Approval of July 20, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of July 4th events

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission is meeting to act on several development items, including a rezoning and land use amendment for Riteway Bus Service, a final plat for the 46-lot Wrenwood North subdivision, and a discussion on possible revisions to the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Two public hearings (for a conditional use permit to raise horses and chickens, and a rezoning/lot line adjustment) have been postponed to September 12, and a large mixed-use proposal at Lannon Road/CTH Y has been cancelled because the application was withdrawn. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Riteway Bus Service: Land Use Plan Map Amendment, rezoning from A-1 to A-2 and Rs-2, and 2-lot Certified Survey Map at W196 N13704 Fond du Lac Avenue (public hearing & action)
• Wrenwood North (Phase 1): Final Subdivision Plat for 46-lot residential subdivision and monument sign permit, 62.8 acres south of Freistadt Road west of Pleasant View Drive (action)
• Big Sky: Site plan review for outdoor patio improvement at W204 N11498 Goldendale Road (action)
• Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan: discussion and possible action on revisions and adoption (discussion & possible action)
• Fiduciary Real Estate Development: 89-acre mixed-use proposal at Lannon Road/CTH Y intersection cancelled due to application withdrawal

The Commission unanimously approved a land use amendment, rezoning, and subdivision map for the Riteway Bus Service property. It also conditionally approved the Wrenwood North Phase 1 subdivision plat and signage, while tabling the Big Sky Country Bar & Grill patio plan pending detailed drawings. A 6-foot front-yard fence for Mary Best was approved 4-3, and action on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan was postponed to August 22.

• Approved Riteway Bus Service land use amendment, rezoning, and 3-lot CSM (unanimous)
• Approved Wrenwood North Phase 1 subdivision plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Wrenwood North monument signage (unanimous)
• Tabled Big Sky Country Bar & Grill outdoor patio plan (unanimous)
• Approved Capstone 41 Business Park signage with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Mary Best 6-foot front-yard fence (4-3)
• Postponed action on Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan revisions (unanimous)
• Postponed Cervantes CUP and Best rezoning hearings to Sept 12

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a resident's request to investigate safety at the Main Street and Fond du Lac Ave intersection, and will consider a liquor license application for A Kid at Heart Playland LLC. The agenda also includes routine monthly reports from the police and fire departments, with no policy updates or unfinished business.

• Resident request to investigate Main Street and Fond du Lac Ave intersection for safety
• Class B fermented malt beverage and Class C wine license application for A Kid at Heart Playland LLC, W188N10707 Maple Road Suite B, agent Elizabeth Ortin
• Police and fire department monthly reports
• Approval of July 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee recommended approval of a fermented malt beverage and wine license for A Kid at Heart Playland LLC. Members also requested a follow-up on intersection reconstruction work at Main Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.

• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to Village Board for A Kid at Heart Playland LLC liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved motion for staff to follow up with Gehl’s regarding reconstruction of Main Street and Fond du Lac Avenue intersection (unanimous)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2022, with several action items. The board will consider a rezoning of 35.1 acres, a conditional use permit amendment for Milwaukee Appliance, and a contract for a communications consultant related to a water and sewer utility referendum. The agenda also includes appointments, consent agenda items, and potential closed sessions for property purchase and administrator performance objectives.

• Ordinance 11-2022: Rezone 35.1 acres at W124 N13025 Wasaukee Road from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural, with a 2-lot Certified Survey Map
• Conditional Use Permit 02-2022: Amend CUP 04-09 for Milwaukee Appliance at N114 W18845 Clinton Drive
• Contract for Communications Consultant related to water/sewer utility referendum for Richfield
• Variance request for solid fuel-fired heating device at N104 W20255 Willow Creek Road
• Purchase of N104W12667 Donges Bay Road (closed session possible)

The Village Board approved a contract with Mueller Communications for a water and sewer referendum and authorized a cable encoder replacement. The board also approved a zoning change for 35.1 acres on Wasaukee Road and an amendment to the building code regarding solid fuel-fired heating devices.

• Approved $58,700 contract with Mueller Communications for Richfield water/sewer referendum (Roll call vote carried; 1 abstention, 1 no)
• Approved rezoning 35.1 acres from A-1 to A-2 and a 2-Lot CSM at W124 N13025 Wasaukee Road (Unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $10,000 from American Rescue Fund to replace Drake encoder for cable channel (Roll call vote carried; 2 no)
• Approved Ordinance 12-2022 amending Building Code Section 14.105 for solid fuel-fired heating devices (Roll call vote carried; 1 no)
• Approved amended Conditional Use Permit 02-2022 for Milwaukee Appliance at N114 W18845 Clinton Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-2022 Property Maintenance Special Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping the number of 24-hour vehicle use trucks at four plus police and fire chiefs (Roll call vote carried; 2 no)
• Appointed Josh Tarantino to the Plan Commission (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to discuss a new Display, Exhibit, and Posting Policy after a resident complained about a Pride-themed display in the lobby. The board will also review financial reports and continue discussions on facility planning and ARPA funding requests.

• New Business: Display, Exhibit, and Posting Policy discussion
• Unfinished Business: Strategic/Facility Planning and Village ARPA Requests
• Financial Matters: Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, Budget Printout
• Public input on display case content

The Board decided to draft a new policy restricting display case usage to the library only, following public feedback regarding an LGBTQ+ display. Current reservations for July and August will be honored, but all subsequent reservations are on hold until the new policy is decided.

• Approved new 'Display, Exhibit, and Posting Policy' to limit display cases to library usage only (4-1)
• Approved keeping July and August display reservations as scheduled while holding others (4-1)
• Approved agenda as printed (5-0)
• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved June operating vouchers and credit card transactions (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board and Plan Commission are meeting concurrently to present and hold a public hearing on the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The plan serves as a guide for future land use, development, and environmental preservation through the year 2050. The Plan Commission may also consider a resolution to recommend the plan's adoption.

• Public hearing for the Village of Germantown Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Fireworks User Permit Application for Dan Benning at Homestead Hollow County Park
• Resolution 02-2022: Recommendation to adopt the 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Village Board and Plan Commission held a public hearing on the Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The Board approved a procedural timeline for staff to summarize public comments and for the Plan Commission to recommend revisions before final adoption.

• Approved Fireworks User Permit Application for Dan Benning (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to forgo 3-minute time limit for public hearing (Carried, 1 opposed)
• Adopted process for 2050 Comprehensive Plan revisions as outlined in July 22 memo (Carried, Tr. J. Miller voted no)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission and Village Board are holding a joint public hearing to gather input on the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which updates the current 2020 plan and guides land use and development through 2050. The Plan Commission may consider a resolution recommending adoption of the plan, and the Village Board may schedule additional listening sessions and hearings. The agenda also includes a fireworks permit application for a July 30 event.

• Public hearing on the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution 02-2022 to recommend adoption of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Fireworks user permit for Dan Benning, July 30, 9 p.m., Homestead Hollow County Park, N120W19809 Freistadt Road, J&M Displays
• Request to add 2 listening sessions and extend review time for the 2050 Plan final draft

Following a public hearing, the Village Board decided to follow a staff-recommended process to refine the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission will now review public comments and determine necessary revisions before recommending a final version to the Village Board.

• Approved foregoing the 3-minute public comment time limit (5-1)
• Approved referring the 2050 Comprehensive Plan to the Plan Commission for revisions based on a July 22 staff memo (5-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item A (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will review and approve the 2022-2023 fall/winter recreation program fees and charges. They will also receive updates on the Dheinsville Festhall bird netting and the GRAEF feasibility study for Kinderberg Park. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public input.

• Review and approval of 2022-2023 Fall/Winter Recreation Program Fees & Charges
• Update on Dheinsville Festhall bird netting (approved at $37,000 in May)
• Update on GRAEF Feasibility Study for Kinderberg Park
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2022

The commission met to review and approve recreation program fees and charges for the 2022-2023 fall and winter seasons. The meeting also included updates on feasibility studies for Kinderberg and Friedenfeld parks and the installation of bird netting at Dheinsville Festhalle.

• Approved 2022-2023 Fall/Winter Recreation Program Fees & Charges

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day/Fourth of July Committee will meet to consider rescheduling the July 4th events. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the June 29, 2022 minutes, and discussion of the rescheduling item. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of rescheduling July 4th events
• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2022
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a WiLS strategic planning update, ARPA funds, Village Trustee library tours, conceptual design bids, and Library Foundation options. Public input is limited to three minutes per person, and no action will be taken on public comments.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds
• Village Trustee Library Tours
• Conceptual Design Bids
• Library Foundation Options

The Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee established a schedule for reviewing the Strategic Plan and conceptual design bids. The committee requested changes to a draft evaluation matrix for the design bids. No new business was introduced.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Decided to provide revised conceptual design evaluation matrix to Library Board on July 27

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting to decide on zoning changes, public safety permits, and employee policies. The board will also discuss amendments to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and review accounts payable and payroll totals.

• Ordinance 11-2022 to rezone 35.1 acres at W124 N13025 Wasaukee Road from A-1 to A-2 zoning
• Conditional Use Permit 02-2022 for Milwaukee Appliance at N114 W18845 Clinton Drive
• Ordinance 12-2022 to amend Building Code Section 14.105 on solid fuel-fired heating devices
• Accounts payable totaling $1,323,442.80 and payroll totaling $1,111,364.84 for June-July 2022
• Resolution 25-2022 to establish a Property Maintenance Special Fund

The minutes state that the July 18, 2022 Village Board meeting was cancelled and that there are no minutes. No decisions, votes, or discussion items are recorded in the supplied document. The only content is a cancellation notice signed by Deanna B. Braunschweig, WCMC/CMC.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing a picture and narrative for the Village Hall related to the Braun Homestead, and scheduling a plaque presentation for the homestead. They will also continue unfinished work on door-to-door outreach, updating the website, creating brochures, and listing application procedures. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Picture and narrative for Village Hall regarding Braun Homestead
• Schedule plaque presentation for Braun Homestead
• Door-to-door and events outreach
• Update website and create process brochures
• Application procedures list

The Commission approved the narrative for the Braun Homestead. Additionally, the Commission scheduled the dedication ceremony for the Braun Homestead for September 8th at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved Braun Homestead narrative (5-0)
• Scheduled Braun Homestead dedication for September 8th at 5:00 p.m.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will address a fireworks permit application for Homestead Hollow County Park and a noise complaint regarding Das Barrel Room LLC. Members will also discuss a request for a no parking sign on Esquire Court and additional public safety personnel.

• Fireworks user permit application for Dan Benning at Homestead Hollow County Park
• Request for additional public safety personnel
• No parking sign request for Esquire Court
• Noise complaint for Das Barrel Room LLC at W201N10466 Appleton Ave
• Monthly reports from the Police and Fire Departments

The Germantown Public Safety Committee approved June meeting minutes, recommended a fireworks permit for Dan Benning, and voted to erect a no-parking sign on Esquire Court. The committee also discussed noise complaints regarding Das Barrel Room, debated a motion to revisit the noise issue in six months which failed, and discussed staffing needs and potential referendums for police and fire personnel.

• Approved June 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Fireworks User Permit for Dan Benning at Homestead Hollow County Park on July 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved erecting a no-parking sign on Esquire Court in front of the community area entrance sidewalk (unanimous)
• Motion to revisit the Das Barrel Room noise item in six months failed (2-2)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for the Police Officer position through the Accelerated Lateral Process and to establish an eligibility list. The commission may go into closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Interviews for Police Officer Position, Accelerated Lateral Process
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2022

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several land-use items, including a major 89-acre mixed-use proposal at the Lannon Road/CTH Y intersection, a conditional use permit amendment for Milwaukee Appliance, and a 35.1-acre rezoning. It will also discuss the 2050 Comprehensive Plan ahead of a joint public hearing. The agenda includes both action items and discussion items.

• 89-acre mixed-use development: Land Use Plan amendment, rezoning to M-1, Rs-5, Rm-3, and possible Planned Development District (public hearing)
• Milwaukee Appliance CUP amendment to update ownership and remove conditions (public hearing & action)
• Rezone 35.1 acres from A-1 to A-2 at W124 N13025 Wasaukee Road with 2-lot CSM (public hearing & action)
• Variance for accessory building materials at W140 N14350 Country Aire Drive (action)
• Discussion of 2050 Comprehensive Plan and July 25 joint public hearing

The commission approved a rezoning and 2-lot certified survey map for a property on Wasaukee Road. It also approved a conditional use permit amendment for Milwaukee Appliance and a residential storage building variance. A public hearing for a development at Lannon Road and County Line was postponed.

• Approved rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural for W124 N13025 Wasaukee Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot Certified Survey Map for W124 N13025 Wasaukee Road with five conditions (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to CUP No. 04-09 for Milwaukee Appliance at N114 W18845 Clinton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 2,226 sqft detached residential accessory storage building at W140 N14350 Country Aire Drive (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for 89 acres at Lannon Road and County Line to August 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 13 and June 27, 2022 (unanimous)

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission is meeting to review its financial status and consider a funding request from the Kiwanis of Germantown for the Taste of Germantown event. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a period for public comment, but no other old or new business is listed. The meeting is largely routine, with the funding request being the only substantive action item.

• Request for funds from Kiwanis of Germantown for Taste of Germantown
• Financial update for the Tourism Commission
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

The Germantown Tourism Commission approved $4,470 for the Kiwanis Club to help finance 'A Taste of Germantown' on July 28, 2022, and approved the Room Tax financial report as presented. It also approved the April 4, 2022 minutes as presented, with a note that the June 6, 2022 minutes should be resubmitted for approval at the next meeting. No old business was discussed.

• Approved $4,470 for the Kiwanis Club to help finance 'A Taste of Germantown' on July 28, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved the Room Tax financial report as presented (4-0)
• Approved the April 4, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Committee will consider using County Next Generation Housing Funds to promote economic development in the Village Center District. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 2020, public comment, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Discussion on use of County Next Generation Housing Funds for Village Center District economic development
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2020 meeting

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission is meeting to approve minutes, conduct interviews for the Police Officer position through an accelerated lateral process, and potentially establish an eligibility list. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The meeting is primarily focused on the hiring process.

• Approval of previous minutes from June 29, 2022
• Interviews for Police Officer Position, Accelerated Lateral Process
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c) for employment data
• Set next meeting date

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items or business will be discussed at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day Committee is meeting to review final preparations for the July 4th celebration, including financials, sub-committee reports, and volunteer assignments. The agenda includes updates on beverages, ice, and refrigerated truck logistics, as well as a review of volunteer times. The meeting is a working session to coordinate the event.

• Treasurer's report on 2022 financials and budget
• Sub-committee reports: Parade, Park Festivities, Music, Fireworks, Sponsorships, Volunteers
• Update on beverages (water, soda, beer, wine coolers), ice, and refrigerated truck
• Review of volunteer assignments and times for July 4th

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 22, 2022, participate in a virtual training series provided by CVMIC, and set the next meeting date. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of previous minutes from June 22, 2022
• Police and Fire Commission Virtual Training Series as provided by CVMIC
• Set next meeting date

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold an informal open house to present and discuss the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan, prepared with consultant GRAEF. The plan outlines future land use, housing, transportation, and other elements. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for public input and discussion.

• Presentation of draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Open house format with GRAEF consultant
• Future Land Use Map and zoning recommendations
• Community feedback themes: Village Center, Holy Hill Gateway District
• Visual Preference Survey results on housing types

Village staff and consultant GRAEF presented key components of the Draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting was conducted as an informal open house to review the document and respond to comments. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will conduct interviews for full-time firefighter/paramedic applicants and may enter closed session to discuss employment data. They will also review previous minutes, discuss a virtual training series, and set the next meeting date.

• Interviews for full-time firefighter/paramedic applicants
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Approval of May 17, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of CVMIC virtual training series

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board approved a request for $100,000 in Village ARPA funds to cover conceptual design and modular quiet study rooms. The Board also updated the library's circulation policy and reviewed financial reports.

• Request for $100,000 in ARPA funds ($50,000 for conceptual design; $50,000 for modular quiet study and meeting rooms)
• Adoption of updated Circulation Policy removing the minimum age of 5 for library cards
• Approval of May 25, 2022, meeting minutes
• Report of $1,500 donation from North Shore Bank for Summer Reading Program
• Report of $250 donation from Chick-Fil-A

The Library Board approved the June 2022 Treasurer’s Report and the schedule of operating vouchers and credit card transactions. Members also revised the library's project timeline, specifically directing that building expansion fundraising be scheduled for 2023-2024 and removing construction design items from the current draft. Additionally, the Board decided to interview only the top two firms during the upcoming conceptual design bid evaluation process.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted June 21, 2022 Treasurer’s Report (5-0)
• Approved May operating vouchers and credit card transactions (5-0)
• Directed removal of construction design bullets from project timeline
• Directed rescheduling of building expansion fundraising to 2023-2024
• Agreed to interview top two firms for conceptual design

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund allocations, a proposal to use ARPA funds for a feasibility study at Friedenfeld Park, changes to the employee policy manual regarding 24-hour vehicle use, a property maintenance special fund, and a contract with CLA. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and monthly financial reports.

• ARPA funding update: $2.1M allocated, $72,183 spent so far
• Proposal to use ARPA funds for Friedenfeld Park feasibility study ($9,000 with Harwood Engineering)
• Employee Policy Manual - 24 Hour Vehicle Use
• Property Maintenance Special Fund
• CLA Contract

The General Government and Finance Committee approved a feasibility study for Friedenfeld Park using American Rescue Plan funding, with Harwood Engineering Consultants. It recommended to the Village Board an option on 24-hour vehicle use and approved a Property Maintenance Special Fund. The committee also recommended a CLA contract tied to a new financial software system. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved American Rescue Plan funding for a Friedenfeld Park feasibility study with Harwood Engineering Consultants (unanimous)
• Recommended option 2 on 24-hour vehicle use policy to the Village Board (unanimous)
• Approved a Property Maintenance Special Fund (unanimous)
• Recommended the CLA contract, account 10-514-530-4200, to the Village Board (unanimous)
• Approved the May 16, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet to act on 25 alcohol-license renewals for businesses operating within village limits and to preview the 2023 budget. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting also includes routine approvals, committee reports, and public comment time.

• Renew 25 liquor licenses including Barley Pop Pub & Restaurant, Von Rothenburg Bier Stube, Big Sky Country Bar & Grill, Bixenberg Tavern, Buffalo Wild Wings, and others
• Approve June 3 ($50,990.71) and June 10 ($2,020,347.86) accounts payable/payroll
• Preview 2023 budget presentation
• Consider CLA contract and RFP for public engagement services for Richfield Utilities referendum

The Village Board approved its consent agenda of minutes, accounts payable and dozens of alcohol license renewals, with two items pulled for separate action. The Das Barrel Room liquor license was renewed unanimously after the board dropped a plan to send it back to the Public Safety Committee, and the license holder was asked to appear before that committee. The board also approved a premise extension for Brama's Pizzeria, a contract with CLA, and an RFP for public engagement services for the Richfield Utilities referendum, which passed with Trustee Pieper opposed. A 2023 budget preview was presented and discussed, but no budget decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items A-H, including June 6 minutes and accounts payable of $50,990.71 (June 3) and $2,020,347.86 (June 10), carried unanimously
• Renewed Das Barrel Room LLC liquor license and asked the license holder to appear at the Public Safety Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Brama's Pizzeria extension of premise through June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved the CLA Contract for a temporary assistant (unanimous)
• Approved the RFP for Public Engagement Services for the Richfield Utilities Referendum (Pieper opposed)
• 2023 Budget Preview presented and discussed; no action taken

Economic Development Commission

This Economic Development Committee meeting is cancelled. The agenda was to include discussion of using County Next Generation Housing Funds to promote economic development in the Village Center District, along with routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of County Next Generation Housing Funds for economic development in the Village Center District
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2020 meeting
• Public comment period with three-minute limit per person

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day Committee is meeting to receive reports from various sub-committees regarding upcoming holiday celebrations. Discussion will include updates on the parade, park festivities, music, fireworks, sponsorships, and volunteers. The committee will also receive an update regarding beverage logistics and cooling equipment.

• Sub-committee reports on Parade, Park Festivities, Music, Fireworks, Sponsorships, and Volunteers
• Update on beverages including water, soda, beer, wine, ice, and refrigeration trucks
• Approval of June 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting of the Germantown Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The agenda lists routine items such as approving minutes, discussing a picture and narrative for the Braun Homestead, scheduling a plaque presentation, and updating outreach materials, but no action will be taken because the meeting is cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Braun Homestead picture and narrative for Village Hall
• Schedule plaque presentation for Braun Homestead
• Door-to-door and events outreach
• Update website and create brochures

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee meets to review updates on WiLS strategic planning, ARPA funds, and conceptual design bids. No formal decisions are scheduled, but the committee will discuss unfinished business and gather information for future action.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds discussion
• Conceptual Design Bids review
• Library Foundation Options exploration
• Village Trustee Library Tours

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee approved its agenda and corrected May minutes to show an ARPA funds request of $160,000 rather than $150,000. Members discussed the WiLS strategic planning final draft, targeted for July or August, and noted the Library Board had recommended and passed a motion for Smith to submit a $100,000 ARPA request ($50,000 for conceptual design, $50,000 for modular quiet study/meeting rooms). The committee agreed the full Library Board should help evaluate and select a conceptual design firm, and discussed options for a 501(c)(3) foundation fund. No new business was taken up.

• Approved agenda as printed (4-0)
• Approved May 17, 2022 minutes with ARPA figure corrected from $150,000 to $160,000 (4-0)
• Agreed full Library Board should participate in evaluating and selecting the conceptual design firm
• Decided to ask the Library Board whether to interview all four firms or the top two
• Decided to seek full board input on additional evaluation criteria for design bids

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will consider several action items, including revised site development plans for the Capstone 41 industrial building, a site plan review for a building addition at Criterion Barrels, and multiple zoning permits for fences. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public input.

• Revised site development plans for 203,580 sqft industrial building at N128 W21000 Holy Hill Road (Capstone 41)
• Site plan review for 12,108 sqft building addition at W172 N13052 Division Road (Criterion Barrels)
• Sign review for Veracruz Restaurant at N112 W16290 Mequon Road
• Zoning permits for 6-foot front yard fences at N128 W16481 Holy Hill Road and W168 N10290 Wildrose Lane
• Zoning permits for fences in drainage easements at W127 N10865 Coneflower Circle and N109 W16642 Carriage Avenue

The Plan Commission approved revised site development plans for a 203,580 sqft industrial building in the Capstone 41 Business Park, and approved a 12,108 sqft addition for Criterion Barrels. It also approved a roof sign for Veracruz Mexican Cantina with LED bulbs, and approved fences at two residential properties. A requested 6-foot front-yard fence on Wildrose Lane failed unanimously after neighbors and a trustee spoke against it.

• Approved revised site development plans (grading and landscaping) for the 203,580 sqft industrial building in Capstone 41 Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved site and building plans for a 12,108 sqft addition at Criterion Barrels, W172 N13052 Division Road (unanimous)
• Approved roof sign for Veracruz Mexican Cantina at N112 W16290 Mequon Road, amended to require LED bulbs (4-1, Baum)
• Approved 6-foot privacy fence at N128 W16481 Holy Hill Road (4-1, Williams)
• Denied 6-foot aluminum front-yard fence at W168 N10290 Wildrose Lane (failed unanimously)
• Approved 4-foot metal rail and picket fence in drainage easement at W127 N10865 Coneflower Circle (unanimous)
• Approved 5-foot cedar privacy fence in drainage easement at N109 W16642 Carriage Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 9 and May 23, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance appeals from property owners on Willow Creek Road seeking to exceed the number and size of detached accessory buildings allowed in the Rs-4 Single-family Residential District. The board will deliberate and vote on each request after hearing public comment.

• Variance appeal by Patrick Kuehmichel to exceed the maximum number of detached accessory buildings in Rs-4 district
• Variance appeal by Jon Weske to exceed accessory building area by 337 sq ft, exceed number of buildings, and exceed number of attached garages
• Kuehmichel property has 3 accessory buildings totaling 549 sq ft; code allows 1 building up to 858 sq ft
• Staff requests that any approved variance require the property owner to obtain all necessary building permits

The Board approved a variance for Patrick Kuehmichel to retain two specific detached accessory buildings. The Board denied three variance requests from John Weske regarding the number of accessory buildings, total accessory building square footage, and the number of attached garages.

• Approved April 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Kuehmichel to retain 12x16 shed and 22x14 lean-to (unanimous)
• Denied Weske variance to exceed number of accessory buildings (5-1)
• Denied Weske variance to exceed accessory building square footage (5-1)
• Denied Weske variance to exceed number of attached garages (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 pm

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day/Fourth of July Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget submitted to the Tourism Committee, receive reports from sub-committees on parade, park festivities, music, fireworks, sponsorships, and volunteers, and discuss contracts for the festivities. They will also consider selling water, soda, beer, and wine coolers, including identifying a distributor. The meeting is open for public comment, with a three-minute limit per person.

• Discussion of 2022 budget submitted to Tourism Committee on June 6, 2022
• Reports from sub-committees: Parade, Park Festivities, Music, Fireworks, Sponsorships, Volunteers
• Discussion of contracts required for 4th of July festivities
• Discussion of selling water, soda, beer, and wine coolers, including distributor
• Set next meeting date for June 14, 2022

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet to decide on multiple zoning requests, a sanitary sewer extension contract, and the creation of a new Tax Incremental District. The board will also discuss unfinished business related to sewer and water services with the Village of Richfield and hear public input on a variance request for a solid fuel heating device.

• Award $375,677.77 bid for Country Aire Drive Sanitary Sewer Water Main Extension to Kruczek Construction
• Create Tax Incremental District No. 9 and approve its project plan
• Approve rezoning of 57.4-acre Fond du Lac Ave property from A-1 to A-2 Agricultural District
• Approve rezoning of W189 N12712 Deerwood Circle from Rs-2 to Rs-3 Single-Family Residential
• Approve variance for solid fuel heating device at N104 W20255 Willow Creek Road

The Village Board approved using American Rescue Plan funding for Village employees, with Trustees Baum, Neureuther, and Pieper voting no. The board also approved rezoning two properties, a fireworks permit for July 4, creation of Tax Incremental District No. 9, and an RFP for a communications firm on the Richfield Utilities referendum. A variance request for an outdoor wood furnace was tabled to July 18, and a Brama's Pizzeria premises extension was postponed pending condo association approval.

• Approved American Rescue Plan funding for Village employees (carried; Baum, Neureuther, Pieper voted no)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable/payroll, ARP funding for electronic poll books, vacation policy, Resolution 24-2022 (CMAR), Ordinance 10-2022 (water meter replacement charge), and Country Aire Drive sewer/water main bid to Kruczek Construction not to exceed $375,677.77 (unanimous)
• Approved operator license for Maria Guevara (unanimous)
• Tabled variance for solid fuel-fired heating device at N104 W20255 Willow Creek Road to July 18 (Baum voted no)
• Approved Ordinance 08-2022 rezoning 57.4 acres on Fond du Lac Ave/STH145 from A-1 to A-2 and a 2-lot CSM (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 09-2022 rezoning W189 N12712 Deerwood Circle from Rs-2 to Rs-3 and a 2-lot CSM (Baum voted no)
• Approved fireworks permit for Celebrate Germantown WI Inc. on July 4 at Firemen's Park (unanimous)
• Postponed fireworks permit for Dan Benning on July 30 at Homestead Hollow County Park (unanimous)

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will review a financial update and consider funding requests from the Independence Day Committee and an invoice for Celebrate Germantown. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Request for Funds – Independence Day Committee
• Express News Invoice for Celebrate Germantown
• Financial Update

The Germantown Tourism Commission approved a financial update showing $129,762 in room tax collections and accepted a $26,572 funding request from the Independence Day Committee. Additionally, the commission voted to table an Express News invoice.

• Approved April 4, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted financial update report (3-0)
• Approved $26,572 funding request for Independence Day Committee (3-0)
• Tabled Express News invoice (3-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and act on several public safety items, including fireworks permits for July 4th and July 30th events, a premises extension for Brama's Pizzeria, a denial of an operator license, police pursuit video, Flock camera expansion, and additional public safety personnel. The committee will also review numerous liquor license renewals for the upcoming year. The agenda includes routine reports from police and fire departments and approval of prior minutes.

• Fireworks permit for Celebrate Germantown WI Inc., July 4, 2022, Firemen's Park, W162N11870 Park Avenue, Wolverine Fireworks Display
• Fireworks permit for Dan Benning, July 30, 2022, 9 p.m., Homestead Hollow County Park, N120W19809 Freistadt Road, J&M Displays
• Brama's Pizzeria extension of premise, N112W16700 Mequon Road, coolers and bar area, parking lot
• Denial of Operator License – Maria Guevara
• Police Department – Pursuit Intervention Technique Video, Flock Camera Expansion, Additional Public Safety Personnel

The Public Safety Committee voted to forward several alcohol license applications to the Village Board with recommendations of approval, including a Brama's Pizzeria extension of premise that was approved 3-1 after a motion to deny it failed 1-3. The committee also approved leasing five additional Flock cameras and forwarded a July 4 fireworks permit for Celebrate Germantown WI Inc. A fireworks permit for Dan Benning's July 30 event was postponed to the July meeting, and the operator license for Maria Guevara was forwarded with a recommendation of approval (3-1).

• Forwarded Brama's Pizzeria extension of premise to Village Board with recommendation of approval (3-1, Hudson nay); earlier motion to deny failed 1-3
• Forwarded Celebrate Germantown WI Inc. July 4 fireworks permit to Village Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Postponed Dan Benning July 30 fireworks permit to July committee meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded Maria Guevara operator license to Village Board with recommendation of approval (3-1, Myers nay)
• Approved leasing five additional Flock cameras at total cost of $14,400 (unanimous)
• Forwarded 25 Class B liquor license renewals to Village Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Forwarded Class C wine license renewal for Latitude Cafe LLC to Village Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Tabled additional public safety personnel item to July meeting (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to elect officers, review the assessment roll, and hear objections regarding real property assessments. The board will also consider a request from Meridian Germantown LLC to waive a hearing.

• Hearing request waiver for Meridian Germantown LLC (leased by Wal-Mart) at W190N9855 Appleton Avenue
• Objection hearing for W173N10915 Bernie’s Way
• Review and acceptance of the Assessment Roll

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee will consider several new business items, including a resolution for a penalty charge for water meter non-compliance, a sanitary sewer and water main extension on Country Aire Drive, and a name change for the Germantown Recycling Center. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and a project update.

• Resolution adopting 2021 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) for WDNR
• Consideration of name change for Germantown Recycling Center
• Resolution authorizing penalty charge for water meter non-compliance (metered sewer only customers)
• Country Aire Drive sanitary sewer & water main extension
• Release of letter of credit for Goldendale Road Development, LLC

The Public Works & Highways Committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding the Country Aire Drive sanitary sewer and water main extension contract to Kruczek Construction, the lowest of five bidders, at $357,777.77 plus a 5% contingency of $17,900.00 for a total of $375,677.77. The committee also recommended renaming the Germantown Recycling Center to Germantown Residential Compost Facility, adopting a $250 per quarter penalty for water meter non-compliance, and approving several utility payments. All recommendations now go to the full Village Board for final action.

• Recommended awarding Country Aire Drive sewer/water main contract to Kruczek Construction at $357,777.77 plus $17,900.00 contingency, total $375,677.77 (unanimous)
• Recommended renaming Germantown Recycling Center to Germantown Residential Compost Facility (unanimous)
• Recommended $250.00 per quarter penalty for water meter non-compliance, waived if compliance within next billing quarter (unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding 2021 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) to Village Board for adoption by resolution (unanimous)
• Approved payment of WIDNR 2022 Environmental Impact Fee, $3,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc. (Sweetwater), $12,620.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Valbridge Property Advisors appraisal invoice, $8,525.00 (unanimous)
• Recommended release of $100,000.00 Letter of Credit for Goldendale Road Development, LLC (unanimous)

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day Committee will meet to review the 2022 budget submitted to the Tourism Committee, hear sub-committee reports on parade, park festivities, music, fireworks, sponsorships, and volunteers, and discuss contracts/permits for the 4th of July festivities. They will also discuss selling water, soda, beer, and wine coolers, including selecting a distributor. The meeting includes approval of the May 9 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of 2022 budget submitted to Tourism Committee
• Reports from sub-committees: Parade, Park Festivities, Music, Fireworks, Sponsorships, Volunteers
• Discussion regarding contracts and/or permits for 4th of July festivities
• Discussion of selling water, soda, beer, and wine coolers – who is the distributor?
• Set next meeting date – June 7, Village Hall?

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission holds a workshop to discuss neighborhood, district, and corridor land use and development as part of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

The Plan Commission met on May 23, 2022 for a workshop on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, focused on neighborhoods, districts, and corridor land use and development. Director Retzlaff introduced Craig Huebner from Graef, who gave a presentation. Residents were seated at tables by Trustee District to view potential future land uses and provide input, with an additional table for the Village Center District. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in these minutes; the meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm.

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission approved spending $37,000 with Batzner Pest Control to install a bird netting system at the Dheinsville Park Pavilion. The commission also approved the April 20, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections and heard updates on park projects, recreation programs, and a Kinderberg Park feasibility study.

• Nominated Commissioner Depies as Chair Pro-Term
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2022 with corrections
• Approved $37,000 with Batzner Pest Control for bird netting system at Dheinsville Park Pavilion

Library Board

The committee reviewed potential ARPA funding requests for library conceptual and construction design, as well as modular study rooms. No final funding decisions were made, as the committee is awaiting a decision from the Village Board. The committee also discussed the potential formation of a 501(c)(3) foundation to manage building project donations.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Richfield for sewer and water services, but only if voters approve it in a November 8 referendum. The board also authorized construction management for a new Public Works building and approved several consent items including fire station repairs and library fire suppression work.

• Approved Richfield sewer/water agreement subject to Nov 8 referendum (6-3)
• Amended agreement to allocate $100,000 reserves for well #12 impacts
• Approved Construction Management for new Public Works building (Baum voted no)
• Approved Resolution 21-2022 for Heather Lake LLC industrial bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-2022 disallowing Faith Journey Church tax claim (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Station roof replacement up to $63,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Library fire suppression main-line replacement up to $91,586 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to negotiate Century Lane right-of-way acquisition

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government and Finance Committee recommended using $50,719 in American Rescue Plan funding to buy 20 electronic poll books and recommended Resolution 21-2022 authorizing a first supplement to the trust indenture and bonds for the Germantown Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 (Heather Lake LLC Project). It approved payment of a Storage Tank Environmental Impairment Liability Policy, approved employee bonuses with one member opposed, and approved a vacation policy clarification. Public comment focused on public well escrow funds and well protection.

• Recommended ARP funding of $50,719 for 20 electronic poll books (unanimous)
• Recommended Resolution 21-2022 authorizing first supplement to trust indenture and bonds for Heather Lake LLC Project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Storage Tank Environmental Impairment Liability Policy (unanimous)
• Approved employee bonuses as outlined in the packet (Neureuther opposed)
• Approved vacation policy as outlined in the packet (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The committee recommended a construction management contract for a new Public Works building and approved several facility maintenance projects. It also postponed a decision on a 4-way stop at Concord Road and Nigbor Drive pending more data.

• Recommended Moore Construction Services for DPW facility CM contract (Unanimous)
• Recommended Integrity Roofing for fire station roof replacement up to $63,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended MACORP Painting for fire station exterior painting up to $25,286 (Unanimous)
• Recommended US Fire Protection for library fire suppression piping up to $91,586 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Crawford Tree & Landscape for Ash Borer treatment up to $4,309.76 (Unanimous)
• Approved amended 5-year CIP removing $3M in park entries (Unanimous)
• Recommended $6,000 budget amendment for wastewater truck (Unanimous)
• Postponed Concord Rd & Nigbor Dr stop sign decision until July 6 (Unanimous)

Plan Commission

The commission unanimously approved the creation of Tax Increment District No. 9 and two separate residential rezoning and lot division requests. A façade update for the Chili’s restaurant on County Line Road was also approved with conditions.

• Approved creation of Tax Increment District No. 9 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Fond du Lac Avenue property from A-1 to A-2 (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot Certified Survey Map for Fond du Lac Avenue property with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Lot 2 at W189 N12712 Deerwood Circle from Rs-2 to Rs-3 (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot Certified Survey Map for W189 N12712 Deerwood Circle with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved façade update for Chili’s restaurant at N96 W18640 County Line Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board voted to table the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Richfield for Sewer and Water Services until its next meeting, after a motion to send the deal to a November referendum failed. Earlier, the board approved an amendment allocating $100,000 of reserves to cover residential wells impacted by well number 12 (6-3). The board also approved several park improvement contracts and two road reservation resolutions, and approved America Rescue Plan funding for Village Employees with an amendment capping it at $250,000 and including full-time retirees.

• Tabled the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Richfield for Sewer and Water Services to the next Village Board meeting (motion carried)
• Referendum motion on the Richfield agreement failed; Baum, R. Miller, Myers, Neureuther, and Wolter voted no
• Approved amendment allocating $100,000 of reserves for residential wells impacted by well number 12 (6-3; Hudson, J. Miller, Pieper voted no)
• Approved America Rescue Plan Funding for Village Employees with amendment to include full-time retirees and not exceed $250,000 total (5-4; Baum, Hudson, Neureuther, Pieper voted no)
• Sent the America Rescue Plan employee funding back to General Government and Finance with a final total and number of retirees (Baum and Hudson voted no)
• Approved Faith Lutheran Temporary Class B Wine License for a Spaghetti Dinner on May 22 at W1742N1187 Division Road (unanimous)
• Approved Haupt Strass and Friedenfeld baseball infield landscaping by Total Lawn Care, not to exceed $34,640 (Baum voted no)
• Approved Kinderberg and Haupt Strass tennis/pickleball court repairs and painting by Frank Armstrong Enterprises Inc., not to exceed $40,544 (Baum voted no)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee voted to recommend that the Village Board approve a Temporary Class B Wine License for Faith Lutheran Church's spaghetti dinner. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings and received monthly reports from the Police and Fire Departments.

• Approved April 4 and April 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Faith Lutheran temporary wine license (unanimous)

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day Committee will review the 2022 budget, receive updates from sub-committees on parade, park, music, fireworks, sponsorships, and volunteers, and discuss contracts/permits and the sale of beverages. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of 2022 budget
• Update on 501c3 'Celebrate Germantown WI' timeline
• Discussion of contracts and permits for July 4th festivities
• Discussion of selling water, soda, beer, and wine coolers
• Reports from sub-committees (parade, park, music, fireworks, sponsorships, volunteers)

Plan Commission

The Commission will discuss a proposed 320-unit residential and 55-acre industrial development at Lannon Road and County Line Road. They will also discuss a 375,000 sqft building at Donges Bay Road and Wasaukee Road. Additionally, the Commission will review a garage permit, a parking lot expansion, and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

• Mixed-use development consultation: 320-unit multi-family community and 55-acre industrial park at Lannon Road/CTH Y and County Line Road/CTH Q
• Industrial development consultation: 375,000 sqft building at Donges Bay Road and Wasaukee Road within proposed Tax Increment District No. 9
• Zoning Permit: Garage construction at N116 W15757 Main Street
• Site Plan Review: Parking lot expansion at N102 W19300 Willow Creek Way
• 2050 Comprehensive Plan: Review of the April 18 Rural Preservation Workshop

The commission approved a residential detached garage permit and site plan revisions for an industrial building in Willow Creek Business Park. Several large-scale industrial and mixed-use developments were discussed, but no action was taken on those proposals.

• Approved Zoning Permit for detached garage at N116W15757 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved site and building plan revisions for N102 W19300 Willow Creek Way to add parking and a ramp (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2022 and April 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• No action taken on Fiduciary/Dickman 89-acre mixed-use proposal
• No action taken on Keller Inc. 37-acre industrial park concept
• No action taken on 2050 Comprehensive Plan review

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Advisory Committee will discuss updates on Senior Center programs, trips, and activities, and have a general discussion on the 2022 Senior Center budget. The agenda includes public input, approval of minutes, and a director's report. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Discussion of 2022 Senior Center budget
• Update on Senior Center programs, trips, and activities
• Public input period (3-minute limit per person)
• Approval of January 20, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2022

The committee approved the minutes from the January 20, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed Senior Center budget figures for 2021 and received updates on increased attendance, upcoming programs, and library outreach initiatives.

• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will consider several park improvement proposals, including fencing and netting at Friedenfeld and Haupt Strasse parks, and a feasibility study for the Kinderberg Park splashpad/playground. The agenda includes new business items and public input, with no final decisions noted.

• Backstop netting and fencing proposal at Friedenfeld Park: $25,500 full, $3,300 deduction for partial
• Haupt Strasse Park outfield fence repair: $11,600; backstop netting: $10,200
• Haupt Strasse Park sideline repairs: $2,200; dugout roof structure: $3,995
• Kinderberg Park feasibility study proposals: GRAEF $15,000; Parkitecture proposal included
• Application Resolution for Outdoor Recreation Grant

The Park & Recreation Commission approved spending $89,851 to improve pickleball and baseball diamonds around the Village of Germantown. The commission also voted 3-2, with one abstention, to recommend GRAEF for a Kinderberg Park feasibility study. A grant application for outdoor recreation was put on hold, and the fireworks contract was noted as going to the Village Board for final approval.

• Approved $89,851 in expenditures for pickleball and baseball diamond improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended GRAEF for Kinderberg Park feasibility study (3 aye, 2 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Outdoor recreation grant application process placed on hold

Library Board

The Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee will discuss updates regarding WiLS strategic planning and ARPA funds. The committee will also address conceptual design bids and library foundation options.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds discussion
• Village Trustee Library Tours
• Conceptual Design Bids
• Library Foundation Options

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee approved its agenda and the March 15, 2022 minutes, both 3-0. The committee heard updates: WiLS reviewed collected data in a March 18 webinar and its planning group met April 12 to define library goals and objectives; two committee members will meet with WiLS on April 20 to select the plan type. Two of four architectural firms returned bids for library conceptual design, and an evaluation matrix will be reviewed at the May meeting. No decision was made on ARPA funds, which Smith said is deferred until the May or June meeting, and the committee is waiting on a Village Board funding decision for the conceptual design process.

• Approved the agenda as printed (3-0)
• Approved the March 15, 2022 meeting minutes as printed (3-0)
• No vote on ARPA funds; discussion deferred until the May or June meeting
• No vote on conceptual design bids; evaluation matrix to be reviewed at the May committee meeting

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will consider a potential reconsideration of the intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Richfield for sewer and water services, which was previously rejected. The board will also handle routine appointments, consent agenda items, and several new business items including fireworks contracts and water tower painting.

• Potential reconsideration of Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Richfield for Sewer and Water Services
• Fire Department Lateral Transfers
• Wolverine Fireworks Contract
• Creation of Non-Profit Corporation to Manage 4th of July Activities
• Painting Design for Water Towers

The Village Board voted 5-4 to reconsider the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Richfield for Sewer and Water Services, then voted 5-4 to table it and have staff send a list of questions to Administrator Kreklow. The board approved its annual committee appointments, Fire Department lateral transfers, the Wolverine Fireworks Contract with an amendment increasing it to $25,000 using ARPA funds, and creation of a nonprofit called "Celebrate Germantown WI" to manage 4th of July activities. It also approved a water tower paint design and directed staff to proceed as discussed in closed session on a police union grievance and a former employee's vacation payout wage claim.

• Approved annual standing committee and other appointments (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2022 minutes as amended and corrected (unanimous)
• Voted 5-4 to reconsider the Richfield sewer and water Intergovernmental Agreement
• Voted 5-4 to table the Richfield Intergovernmental Agreement; staff to send questions to Administrator Kreklow
• Approved Fire Department lateral transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Wolverine Fireworks Contract, amended to increase to $25,000 using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved creating nonprofit "Celebrate Germantown WI" with seven-member structure (unanimous)
• Approved Baum's Tower water tower paint design with staff leeway and Times font (Baum abstained)

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will discuss and potentially recommend several items, including hiring accounting assistance for the 2021 audit, committing American Rescue Plan Act funds, approving a Fourth of July fireworks contract, and reviewing economic development and vehicle assignments. The agenda also includes routine reports and unfinished business on ARPA funding for village employees.

• CLA accounting assistance at $115/hour for interfund transfers and audit balancing
• Resolution to commit ARPA funds for services, equipment, and supplies per Resolution 12-2022
• Wolverine Fireworks contract for July 4, 2022, not to exceed $18,850 plus $471.25 handling fee
• Economic Development Washington County discussion
• DPW assigned vehicles review

The General Government and Finance Committee approved several items: up to $15,000 for CLA accounting assistance, creation of an American Rescue Plan Special Revenue Fund, an Economic Development Washington County invoice, and American Rescue Plan-funded employee bonuses on a 3-1 vote (Neureuther voting no). The Wolverine Fireworks Contract was forwarded to the Village Board with a positive recommendation. A decision on DPW assigned vehicles was postponed unanimously.

• Approved CLA accounting assistance not to exceed $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of the American Rescue Plan Special Revenue Fund (unanimous)
• Recommended Wolverine Fireworks Contract to Village Board with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Washington County invoice (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on DPW assigned vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Plan employee bonuses as outlined in the packet (3-1, Neureuther voting No)
• Approved March 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss Fire Department lateral transfers. The agenda contains only this one new business item, with no other substantive topics listed.

• Fire Department lateral transfers

The Public Safety Committee met on April 18, 2022 and took up one item: a Fire Department request for approval of lateral transfers. The department has two full-time positions open and had received one application, and the fire chief noted the item would also need to be negotiated with the union. The committee voted unanimously to forward the item to the Village Board with a recommendation of approval. No other business was conducted and the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Forwarded Fire Department lateral transfer request to Village Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from March 21, 2022, and to continue discussing unfinished administrative tasks, including copying files, outreach events, website updates, brochures, and application procedures. No new business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of March 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Contact Deanna about copying files
• Door-to-door and events outreach
• Update website and create process brochures
• Application procedures list

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance appeal by Fred and Laura Wells, who seek to exceed the permitted square footage of accessory structures in the Rs-1 Single-family Residential District by 65 square feet. The variance would allow construction of a 170 square-foot addition to an existing detached accessory building at W220N10800 Amy Belle Road, Colgate. The board will also approve minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting.

• Variance request from Section 17.41(1)(b) to exceed accessory structure square footage by 65 sq ft
• Proposed 170 sq ft addition to existing detached accessory building at W220N10800 Amy Belle Road
• Public hearing for variance appeal by Fred and Laura Wells
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance requested by Fred and Laura Wells to build a 170-square-foot addition to an existing detached garage at W220N10800 Amy Belle Road, Colgate, exceeding the allowed accessory structure size by 65 square feet. The board found the property's unusual lot layout and shared open space created extraordinary circumstances, and that enforcing the code literally would cause unnecessary hardship. The vote was unanimous by roll call. The board also approved the August 11, 2021 minutes, with two members abstaining because they had not attended that meeting.

• Approved variance for 65 sq ft accessory building size increase at W220N10800 Amy Belle Road (unanimous roll call)
• Approved August 11, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous; Edwards and Hansen abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 pm (Hansen/White)

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day/Fourth of July Committee is meeting to review plans for the 2022 event, including parade, park festivities, music, fireworks, sponsorships, and volunteers. They will also discuss contracts and permits needed for the festivities and consider a name for a 501c3 organization. The agenda is largely procedural, with no final decisions listed.

• Review of 2022 event plans
• Reports from sub-committees: Parade, Park Festivities, Music, Fireworks, Sponsorships, Volunteers
• Discussion regarding contracts and/or permits for 4th of July festivities
• Discussion for name of 501c3

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission is holding a workshop to discuss rural preservation and development policies as part of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually, and written comments can be submitted by email before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• 2050 Comprehensive Plan workshop on rural preservation and development policies (discussion only)
• Meeting held at Germantown Village Hall Board Room, N112 W17001 Mequon Road
• Virtual attendance available via WebEx; written comments accepted via [email protected]

The Plan Commission met on April 11, 2022 as a workshop on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan's Rural Preservation District. Staff summarized rural preservation development policies from the 2020 Land Use Plan and the approaches proposed for the 2050 Plan, including a proposed conservation subdivision design approach. The meeting included public participation through live polling and a rural preservation mapping exercise. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes.

Municipal Board of Canvass

The Germantown Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass and certify the municipal results of the April 5, 2022 spring election. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of the April 9, 2021 minutes, and the canvass of election results. This is a procedural meeting to officially verify and certify the election outcome.

• Canvass of April 5, 2022 spring election municipal results
• Approval of April 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Meeting held at Germantown Village Hall, N112 W17001 Mequon Road

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee meeting scheduled for April 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or action.

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is meeting to consider several significant items, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Richfield for sewer and water services, multiple bond issuances totaling over $15 million, and contracts for road and street lighting projects. The board will also hold public hearings on a planned development district amendment and a rezoning request. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable/payroll totaling over $900,000.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Richfield for sewer and water services
• Resolution 14-2022: $4,365,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2022A
• Resolution 15-2022: $2,575,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2022B
• Resolution 16-2022: $4,285,000 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C
• Resolution 17-2022: $4,530,000 Note Anticipation Notes, Series 2022D

The Village Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Richfield for sewer and water services, despite significant public opposition. A proposed amendment to allocate $100,000 in reserves for impacted residential wells failed 6-3. The board also authorized over $15 million in various bonds and notes, approved a 55.9-acre Planned Development District amendment, and awarded road and lighting contracts.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Richfield for Sewer and Water Services
• Amendment to allocate $100,000 reserves for impacted residential wells failed (6-3)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Indoor Recreation Establishment at W188 N10707 Maple Road
• Approved 55.9-acre Planned Development District amendment for Gateway Crossing (3 opposed)
• Approved Colgate Gas Inc. rezoning and land use amendments at Amy Belle Road/County Line Road
• Authorized issuance of $4,365,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (Series 2022A)
• Authorized issuance of $2,575,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes (Series 2022B)
• Authorized issuance of $4,285,000 Water System Revenue Bonds (Series 2022C)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive monthly reports from the police and fire departments, discuss the purchase of vehicles for the Fire Chief and Battalion Chief, and consider a temporary beer and wine license for the Kiwanis Taste of Germantown event. The agenda includes no unfinished business and no policy updates.

• Fire Department – Fire Chief and Battalion Chief Vehicles
• Kiwanis Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Taste of Germantown, July 28, at Gehl's Park Pavilion, Firemen's Park, Park Avenue
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022 regular meeting
• Monthly reports from Police and Fire Departments

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward two purchase requests to the Village Board with recommendations of approval: two 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for the Fire Department at $34,000 each, plus radio transfer costs, not to exceed $100,000 from account 40-522-570-8520; and a temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license for Kiwanis' Taste of Germantown event on July 28, 2022. The committee also approved the March 7, 2022 minutes and received monthly police and fire reports. No policy updates or unfinished business were addressed.

• Approved March 7, 2022 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Village Board with recommendation of approval: purchase of two 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Kayser Ford at $34,000 each, plus radio transfer costs, not to exceed $100,000 from account 40-522-570-8520 (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Village Board with recommendation of approval: Kiwanis temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license for Taste of Germantown, July 28, 2022, at Firemen's Park on Park Avenue (unanimous)

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will review funding requests for three events, including a $31,693 request from the Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation for the 2022 Mai Fest celebration at Germantown Marketplace II. The meeting will also receive a financial update and hear public comments.

• $31,693 funding request for Mai Fest at Germantown Marketplace II (N112 W16560 Mequon Rd.)
• Request for Fireworks Funding from Independence Day Committee
• Request for funds from Mai Fest and Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation

The Germantown Tourism Commission approved three funding requests totaling $52,514.25: $10,821.25 for July 4th fireworks, $10,000 in seed money for the 4th of July committee, and $31,693 for Mai Fest. The commission also noted that $85,000 in ARPA funds were added to the tourism balance by the Village Board to compensate for no room tax allocations in 2020 and 2021. All votes were 3-0, with Commissioner Wolter absent. No hotel representative has been identified for the commission.

• Approved $10,821.25 to Germantown Park and Rec for 4th of July fireworks (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 transfer to the 4th of July committee formed by the Village Board (3-0)
• Approved $31,693 to Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation for Mai Fest (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 6, 2021 meeting (3-0)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Germantown Public Works & Highway Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss three new business items: the 2022 Annual Road Improvement Project, the Mequon Road Street Lighting Project, and PP/II CCTV Private Laterals. No formal action is listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.

• 2022 Annual Road Improvement Project
• Mequon Road Street Lighting Project
• PP/II CCTV Private Laterals

The Public Works & Highway Committee recommended awarding the 2022 Annual Road Improvement Project contract to Wolf Paving, Inc. for $1,468,927.40, the lowest of three qualified bids. It also recommended awarding the Mequon Road Street Lighting Project contract to Wil-Surge Electric, Inc. for $298,874.34. A motion to award the PP/II CCTV Private Laterals bid to National Power Rodding Corp. for $634,000.00 was unanimously opposed, leaving that bid rejected as staff recommended. All recommendations now go to the Village Board for final action.

• Recommended awarding 2022 Annual Road Improvement Project contract to Wolf Paving, Inc. for $1,468,927.40 (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding Mequon Road Street Lighting Project contract to Wil-Surge Electric, Inc. for $298,874.34 (unanimous)
• Motion to award PP/II CCTV Private Laterals bid to National Power Rodding Corp. for $634,000.00 unanimously opposed, rejecting the bid
• Set next meeting for Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6pm

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding a special meeting to receive an informational presentation and consider an intergovernmental agreement to provide municipal sewer and water service to Richfield's Northeast Corridor. The agreement outlines infrastructure costs, service capacities, and operational responsibilities. No formal action is listed on the agenda beyond discussion.

• Intergovernmental agreement for sewer/water service to Richfield's Northeast Corridor
• Sewer capacity: 0.4 MGD average daily, 0.7 MGD daily peak
• Water capacity: 0.58 MGD average annual, 1.10 MGD 1-day maximum
• Richfield to fund infrastructure via TID; Germantown covers material cost difference for larger lines
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person) before adjournment

The Village Board held an informational presentation and listening session on a proposed intergovernmental agreement to provide sewer and water service to the Village of Richfield's Northeast Corridor. No formal action was taken; the meeting was a listening session only. Residents raised concerns about private wells, costs, growth, and the $50,000 well escrow. The board adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

• No formal action taken; item was informational and public comment only
• Listening session held on proposed Richfield water/sewer service agreement
• No vote recorded on the intergovernmental agreement

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will conduct interviews for the Police Officer position and establish an eligibility list. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment-related data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Interviews for Police Officer position
• Establishing eligibility list for Police Officer
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c)
• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2022

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will conduct interviews for the police officer position and establish an eligibility list, potentially in closed session. They will also discuss the promotional procedure in the Rules and Regulations Manual. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Conducting interviews for Police Officer position
• Establishing eligibility list for Police Officer position
• Discussion of Rules and Regulations Manual – Promotional Procedure
• Approval of previous minutes (March 28, 2022)

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day Committee is meeting to review event plans, sub-committee reports, and required contracts or permits for the July 4th festivities. The committee is coordinating logistics for a parade, park activities, music, and fireworks.

• Proposed $50,000 budget request for July 4th festivities
• $300 cost for two bounce houses for 5 hours
• Discussion of vendor fees to fund music
• Review of parade, park, music, fireworks, and sponsorship sub-committee reports

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold discussions (not votes) on two major proposed developments: an 89-acre mixed-use project at Lannon Road/CTH Y/County Line Road/CTH Q with 320 apartments, industrial buildings, and retail, and a 77.5-acre Omega Hills Business Park at Donges Bay Road/Wasaukee Road with a new Public Works Garage and industrial buildings. They will also discuss the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and an upcoming workshop. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public input.

• 89-acre mixed-use development: 320-unit apartment complex, 574,000 sqft industrial park, 7-acre retail (discussion)
• 77.5-acre Omega Hills Business Park: 126,300 sqft Public Works Garage & Recycling Facility, 516,000 sqft industrial park (discussion)
• 2050 Comprehensive Plan Project and April 11 workshop (discussion)

The Plan Commission discussed two proposed developments but took no votes. For an 89-acre mixed-use project at Lannon Road/County Line Road, commissioners asked the developer to return with a revised plan that removes a proposed convenience store, shifts the industrial buildings back, and adds multi-family housing as a buffer. For a 77.5-acre Omega Hills Business Park at Donges Bay Road and Wasaukee Road, the commission gave feedback on building materials and colors for a proposed public works garage and recycling facility. Both items were discussion only; no action was taken.

• No action taken on 89-acre mixed-use development at Lannon Road/County Line Road; discussion only
• No action taken on 77.5-acre Omega Hills Business Park at Donges Bay Road and Wasaukee Road; discussion only
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will conduct interviews for the Police Officer position and establish an eligibility list. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Conducting interviews for Police Officer position
• Establishing eligibility list for Police Officer position
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2022

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular meeting on March 23, 2022, to approve minutes, review financial reports, and hear public input. The main items are unfinished business on strategic/facility planning and the Washington County Capital Fund Balance, plus new business on Village of Germantown APRA requests. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Strategic / Facility Planning discussion
• Washington County Capital Fund Balance review
• Village of Germantown APRA Requests
• Approval of minutes from January 26 and February 23, 2022
• Financial matters: Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, Budget Printout

The Germantown Community Library Board approved its agenda, the minutes of its January 26 and February 23, 2022 meetings, the Treasurer's Report, and February operating vouchers and credit card transactions, all by 4-0 votes. Public input from two residents asked for a two-hour daily limit on public computers and reopening two computer stations closed due to COVID-19; the board took no action on that request. The board received reports on the Village's $2.1 million in ARPA funds, the library's $300,000 and $100,000 ARPA requests (with $100,000 for second-floor conceptual design recommended to the Village Board on March 7, 2022), strategic and facility planning, and a Washington County Capital Fund balance of $826,000.

• Approved agenda as printed (4-0)
• Approved January 26, 2022 minutes as printed (4-0)
• Approved February 23, 2022 minutes as printed (4-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as printed (4-0)
• Approved February operating vouchers and credit card transactions for forwarding to Village Hall for payment (4-0, roll call)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a public hearing on a historic designation for the property at N120 W15515 Freistadt Road, followed by consideration of ordinances to amend the zoning map and code to adopt the designation. The board will also consider an ordinance to change the summer sewer credit calculation, approve a right-of-way acquisition assessment for Century Lane, and hear a presentation on a potential sewer and water agreement with the Village of Richfield.

• Public hearing and ordinances for historic designation at N120 W15515 Freistadt Road
• Ordinance 04-2022: Eliminates summer sewer credit for second quarter billing, changes third quarter calculation
• Century Lane right-of-way acquisition assessment not to exceed $9,000
• Fire Department SCBA purchase from Five Alarm Fire and Safety not to exceed $270,300
• DPW Building TID feasibility study discussion

The Village Board voted to continue a feasibility study for a Tax Increment District tied to a new Department of Public Works building, with Trustee J. Miller voting no. It approved a historic structure designation for buildings at N120 W15515 Freistadt Road and amended the wastewater ordinance to eliminate the second-quarter summer sewer credit and change the third-quarter calculation. The board also approved a Century Lane right-of-way assessment up to $9,000 and heard a presentation on a potential sewer and water agreement with the Village of Richfield, with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda items A-C, including minutes, accounts payable/payroll, and Fire Department SCBA purchase not to exceed $270,300 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved continuing the Department of Public Works Building Tax Increment District Feasibility Study (J. Miller voted no)
• Approved Ordinance 03-2022 amending the zoning map and code and adopting historic structure designation for N120 W15515 Freistadt Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 04-2022 eliminating the second-quarter summer sewer credit and changing the third-quarter summer sewer credit calculation (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Century Lane assessment for right-of-way acquisition not to exceed $9,000 (unanimous roll call)
• Heard a presentation on a potential intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Richfield for sewer and water services; no action taken, item expected on April 4 agenda

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with no new business. They will discuss updates on outreach postcards, brochure printing and delivery, file organization, and research related to the LeTourneau application. The meeting is primarily administrative and informational.

• Update on postcards and responses
• Update on brochures, delivery and printing
• Update on paper/digital files
• Research regarding LeTourneau application

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will discuss raising communication officer wages and a bond authorization plan totaling about $15.7 million for capital projects, water system improvements, and the DPW site. They will also review the monthly financial summary, accounts payable, violation report, and an IT update.

• Police Department Communication Officer Wages: request to move to position 2 of 2022 pay chart, starting rate $19.87/hr
• Bond Authorization: $4,365,000 GO Notes 2022A, $2,575,000 Taxable GO Notes 2022B, $4,270,000 Water Revenue Bonds 2022C, $4,530,000 Note Anticipation Notes 2022D
• Monthly Financial Summary: year-to-date revenue/expense, accounts payable for Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 13, and refunds
• Violation Report update
• Capital Data – IT Report update

The General Government & Finance Committee approved raising the starting pay range for police communication officers to $22.59-$28.98 per hour, and sent a bond parameter sale to the Village Board with a positive recommendation. Both votes were unanimous. The rest of the meeting covered reports on finances, violations, and IT, with no other decisions recorded.

• Approved communication officer starting pay range of $22.59-$28.98 per hour (unanimous)
• Recommended bond parameter sale to Village Board (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission reviewed summer fees and discussed upcoming park improvements. The body approved a new registration fee structure for the Kids Klub summer program.

• Approved $25.00 registration fee for Summer Kids Klub
• Approved Dheinsville Park lease agreement with 'Public' event clarifications
• $32,610 turf management plan for 2022
• $30,000 ARPA funding for Fund Trail Plan
• $25,000 ARPA funding for Park Improvements

The commission approved the fee schedule and program list for Summer 2022. Members also nominated a Chair Pro-Term and reviewed reports on ARPA funding and park improvements.

• Nominated Commissioner Depies as Chair Pro-Term (Unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Summer 2022 Fees and Charges (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a WiLS strategic planning update and the use of ARPA funds. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public input, with no new business listed.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds discussion
• Approval of February 15, 2022 minutes
• Public input period (3 minutes per person)

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee approved its agenda and previous meeting minutes. The committee also received updates regarding WiLS data collection for strategic planning and discussed potential alternative uses for ARPA funds.

• Approved the agenda as printed (4-0)
• Approved the minutes of the February 15, 2022 meeting as printed (4-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission is meeting to conduct interviews and establish an eligibility list for the Battalion Chief position, which includes appointing a firefighter to that role. The commission may go into closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session to take action. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the previous meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Interviews and eligibility list for Battalion Chief position
• Possible appointment of Fire Fighter to Battalion Chief
• Closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c) for employment data
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2022

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a major industrial building proposal, a land use and zoning change, a conditional use permit, a historic designation, and site plan reviews. The most consequential item is a request to add 55.9 acres to the Germantown Gateway Corporate PDD and approve a 233,327 sq ft industrial building.

• Zilber Property Group: PDD amendment to add 55.9 acres and site plan for 233,327 sq ft industrial building (Zilber 5) at Gateway Crossing
• Colgate Gas Inc.: Land Use Plan amendment, rezoning, 2-lot CSM, and site plan at W220 N9626 Amy Belle Road & N96 W21962 County Line Road
• Elizabeth Ortin/Anderson Brothers Construction: Conditional Use Permit for indoor recreation at W188 N10707 Maple Road
• Katelyn LeTourneau & Kevin Schodron: Historic designation application for N120 W15515 Freistadt Road
• MSI General/Gtown Properties: Revised site plan for exterior modifications at Sendik's Village Centre, N112 W15800 Mequon Road

The Plan Commission approved a Planned Development District amendment adding 55.9 acres at Gateway Crossing and site and building plans for a 233,327 sqft industrial building (Zilber 5), both unanimously. It also approved a land use plan amendment, rezoning, two-lot certified survey map and site plans for the Colgate Gas properties on Amy Belle Road and County Line Road, and a conditional use permit for an indoor recreation establishment at W188N10707 Maple Road. Historic designation for the former Braun Farm, a facade update at N112W15800 Mequon Road, a ground sign for the Waste Management facility, and a cedar shelter for Apple Works Winery were also approved. All votes were unanimous; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved PDD amendment adding 55.9 acres (Lot 4 of CSM #6898) to Germantown Gateway Corporate Park PDD (unanimous)
• Approved site and building plans for 233,327 sqft Zilber 5 industrial building with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Land Use Plan map amendment from Rural Residential to Low Density Residential and Commercial for Colgate Gas properties (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from B-5 Highway Business to Rs-4 Single-family Residential for Colgate Gas properties (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot Certified Survey Map for Colgate Gas properties with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved site development and landscaping plans for commercial property at N96W21962 County Line Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Elizabeth Ortin / A Kid at Heart Playland indoor recreation establishment at W188N10707 Maple Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Designation for former Braun Farm at N120 W15515 Freistadt Road (unanimous)

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day/Fourth of July Committee is meeting to review past events and discuss plans for the 2022 celebration. Sub-committees will report on parade, park festivities, music, fireworks, sponsorships, and volunteers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of 2022 event plans
• Reports from sub-committees: Parade, Park Festivities, Music, Fireworks, Sponsorships, Volunteers
• Approval of February 22, 2022 minutes
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per person

The committee established the timeframe for the Independence Day parade, park activities, and fireworks. Members discussed vendor plans, music options, and volunteer coordination, and proposed a $50,000 budget request.

• Approved 2/22 minutes
• Set event schedule: parade at 3:00 PM, park activities at 4:00 PM, fireworks at dusk
• Established July 5th as the rain date for fireworks

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will conduct interviews and establish an eligibility list for the Battalion Chief position, and may appoint a Fire Fighter from that list. The commission may go into closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Interviews and eligibility list for Battalion Chief position
• Possible appointment of Fire Fighter from Battalion Chief
• Closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c) for employment data
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2022

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider restructuring a police lieutenant position into a sergeant role, approve a fire department purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs), and review two alcohol license applications. The committee will also receive monthly reports from the police and fire departments and set the April meeting date.

• Temporary Class B Beer License for Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation Mai Fest, May 20-22, at N112W16240 Mequon Road
• Class B liquor license for Matteo's (formerly Aldo's Pizza), W156N11058 Pilgrim Road, applicant Karla M Cortes
• Police Department restructuring: promote Officer Jared Spreiter to Sergeant, replacing retired Lt. James Theep (salary $100,520.91 vs. sergeant starting $94,889.60)
• Fire Department purchase of SCBAs (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)

The Public Safety Committee approved the promotion of Jared Spreiter to Sergeant. The committee also recommended that the Village Board approve two liquor license applications and a $270,300 purchase of fire department breathing apparatus.

• Approved February 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Mai Fest temporary beer license (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Matteo's liquor license (3-0)
• Approved promotion of Jared Spreiter to Sergeant at $94,889.60 (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of SCBA units for $270,300 (3-0)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Germantown Public Works & Highway Committee is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a contract for the Holy Hill Road Reconstruction Project. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Michels Road & Stone, Inc. for $4,149,898.85, plus a 5% contingency of $207,450, totaling $4,357,348.85. The committee will discuss and possibly act on this recommendation.

• Contract award for Holy Hill Road Reconstruction to Michels Road & Stone, Inc. for $4,149,898.85
• Request for 5% contingency of $207,450, making total award $4,357,348.85
• Five bids received; engineer's estimate was $4,300,000
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per person
• Meeting held virtually via WebEx due to COVID-19 precautions

The Public Works & Highway Committee reviewed five bids for the Holy Hill Road Reconstruction Project and unanimously voted to recommend awarding the contract to the lowest bidder, Michels Road & Stone, Inc. The committee's recommendation includes the bid amount of $4,149,898.85 plus a 5% contingency of $207,450.00, for a total award amount of $4,357,348.85.

• Recommended awarding Holy Hill Road reconstruction contract to Michels Road & Stone, Inc. for $4,149,898.85 with a $207,450.00 contingency (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several items including a police department restructuring, land use amendments, and various municipal contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on American Rescue Plan funding and a potential water/sewer agreement with the Village of Richfield.

• Rezoning and land use amendments for properties on Kleinmann Drive and Mequon Road
• Police Department restructuring of Lieutenant position with Sergeant
• Contract with Property Solutions Contracting for spring 2022 tree planting up to $18,120
• Purchase of Kubota LX tractor loader for $42,950
• Payment to WI DOT up to $61,511.70 for STH 145 and Donges Bay Road roundabout

The Village Board approved a $4,149,898 contract with Michaels Construction Road and Stone for the Holy Hill Reconstruction Project, plus a $207,450 contingency, using TID 8 funds. It also approved Resolution 12-2022 allocating American Rescue Plan funding, including premium pay of $1,500 per full-time employee (a $250,000 pool) and $250,000 moved to road paving, on a 5-3 vote. The board approved 2022 goals and objectives with amendments, and approved several consent agenda items including union contracts, budget carryovers, and purchases. A DPW building TID feasibility study was presented and will return to future meetings.

• Approved consent agenda A-H, including Resolution 10-2022 firefighter union contract, Resolution 11-2022 budget carryovers, $18,120 tree planting contract, $42,950 Kubota tractor loader, and $61,511.70 WI DOT payment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Village Board goals and objectives as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 12-2022 ARPA allocation, including $1,500 premium pay per full-time employee ($250,000 pool) and $250,000 to road paving (5-3; J. Miller, Hudson, Myers voted no)
• Approved temporary Class B beer and wine license for Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation Mai Fest, May 20-22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Class B liquor license for Matteo's, W156N11058 Pilgrim Road, Karla M Cortes (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department restructuring of Lieutenant position with Sergeant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 01-2022 land use map amendment, Ordinance 02-2022 rezoning, and 2-lot CSM for W193 N10980 Kleinmann Drive and N112 W19225 Mequon Road (unanimous)
• Approved Holy Hill Reconstruction contract with Michaels Construction Road and Stone at $4,149,898 plus $207,450 contingency, total $4,357,348.85, using TID 8 funds (roll call carried)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee will discuss and possibly act on eliminating or modifying the summer sewer credit, which could affect residential sewer bills. They will also review several other items including a fire station insulation project, spring tree planting, a parks tractor loader purchase, and the 5-year Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Consideration of eliminating or modifying the summer sewer credit (potential revenue loss of 54.86%)
• Fire Station Insulation Project: contract with Wisconsin Home Improvement not to exceed $9,773.68
• 2022 Spring Tree Planting: replace 61 trees in various village areas
• Parks Tractor Loader Purchase
• 5-year Capital Improvement Program

The Public Works & Highway Committee voted unanimously to recommend eliminating the summer sewer credit for the second quarter of 2022 and modifying Village Code Chapter 13.37 to calculate the third-quarter credit using the formula Q1+Q2/2*1.15 with a minimum calculated average of 11,000 gallons to receive credit. The committee also voted to keep the matter on unfinished business for continued discussion of Q3 and 2023. Separately, the committee recommended contracts for Fire Station attic insulation, spring tree planting, a parks tractor loader purchase, forwarding 2022 labor and equipment rates, and a payment to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

• Recommended eliminating summer sewer credit for Q2 2022 and modifying Ch. 13.37 to use formula Q1+Q2/2*1.15 with 11,000-gallon minimum (unanimous)
• Recommended keeping sewer credit discussion on unfinished business for Q3 and 2023, with items separated for a future agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended contracting with Wisconsin Home Improvement for Fire Station attic insulation, not to exceed $9,773.68 (unanimous)
• Recommended Property Solutions Contracting for spring 2022 tree planting, not to exceed $18,120 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchasing a Kubota LX series tractor loader from John P. Lochen Company, not to exceed $42,950 (unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding 2022 Labor & Equipment Rates to Village Board with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of payment to Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the amount of $61,511.70 (unanimous)
• Recommended bringing 5-year Capital Improvement Program discussion back to next meeting for Park & Rec clarification (unanimous)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive public input, and review financial reports including the treasurer's report, accounts payable, and budget printouts. They will also discuss unfinished business on strategic/facility planning and the Village employee manual, and take up new business on the 2021 annual report and carryover funds to 2022.

• 2021 Annual Report
• 2021 Carryover Funds to 2022
• Strategic/Facility Planning
• Village of Germantown Employee Manual
• Accounts Payable totaling $8,556.57 for February 2022

The Board approved the 2021 annual report, the 2021 carryover funds, and the employee manual for library staff. Financial reports and operating vouchers for January were also accepted and approved.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (5-0)
• Approved January operating vouchers and credit card transactions (5-0)
• Approved Germantown Employee manual for Library employees (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual report (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Carryover funds (5-0)

Independence Day / Fourth of July Committee

The Independence Day and Fourth of July Committee will meet to discuss plans for the 2022 event. The agenda includes an overview of past events and the appointment of sub-committees.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of 2022 event plans
• Appointment of sub-committees

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will consider several financial and personnel items, including a resolution establishing the 2022 weights and measures device fee schedule, approval of budget carry-overs totaling about $595,949, an audit services agreement with Baker Tilly, and a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union. The committee will also receive monthly financial reports and updates on letters of credit, violations, and IT.

• Resolution 09-2022 establishing 2022 Weights and Measures Device Fee Schedule (total fees $6,900, DATCP cost $5,600)
• Budget carry-overs: $200,200 General Fund and $395,749 Capital Fund (e.g., $229,749 for Mequon Road Lighting, $67,900 for highway salt)
• Baker Tilly engagement agreement for FY2021-2022 financial audit services
• Resolution 10-2022: collective bargaining agreement with Professional Firefighters Local 4854
• Monthly financial summary including accounts payable and tax refunds

The General Government & Finance Committee recommended four items to the Village Board: Resolution 09-2022 setting the 2022 Weights and Measures Device Fee Schedule, budget carryovers of $202,200 in General Funds and $395,749 in Capital Funds left unfinished in 2021, a Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement for fiscal years 2021-2023, and Resolution 10-2022 covering a collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 4854, AFL-CIO, CLC. Each recommendation passed unanimously. The committee also approved its January 17 minutes and received reports on finances, tax refunds, letters of credit, violations, and IT capital data. No public comment was offered.

• Recommended Resolution 09-2022 establishing the 2022 Weights and Measures Device Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Recommended budget carryovers of $202,200 General Funds and $395,749 Capital Funds from 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement for fiscal year 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended Resolution 10-2022 for the firefighters union Local 4854 collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2022 committee minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss updates on postcards, brochures, and paper/digital files, and to review research regarding the LeTourneau application. No new business is on the agenda, and the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates rather than major decisions.

• Update on postcards and potential responses
• Update on brochures, delivery, and printing
• Update on paper/digital files
• Review research regarding LeTourneau application

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a presentation on the American Rescue Plan, and new business items including a facility usage agreement, a fee schedule resolution, and an audit services contract. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consent agenda includes accounts payable totaling $584,790.78 and payroll of $228,239.70
• American Rescue Plan presentation under unfinished business
• Germantown Junior Warhawks Facility Usage Agreement
• Resolution 09-2022 establishing 2022 Weights and Measures Device Fee Schedule
• Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement for FY 2021-2023 Financial Audit Services

The Village Board approved three new business items: a facility usage agreement with the Germantown Junior Warhawks, Resolution 09-2022 setting the 2022 Weights and Measures Device Fee Schedule, and a Baker Tilly engagement agreement for fiscal year 2021-2023 financial audit services. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and accounts payable/payroll totaling several hundred thousand dollars per item. A presentation on the American Rescue Plan was given, with recommendations expected in March; no decisions were made on those funds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items A-C, including minutes and accounts payable/payroll (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Germantown Junior Warhawks Facility Usage Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-2022, Establishing 2022 Weights and Measures Device Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Financial Audit Services (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will review a lease agreement for historical structures at Dheinsville Park and discuss summer 2022 fees for Kids Klub. The meeting also includes a proposed date change for the March meeting.

• Review of Dheinsville Park Lease Agreement with Germantown Historical Society, Inc.
• Discussion of Kids Klub Summer 2022 Fees
• Proposed date change for March 23, 2022 meeting to March 16, 2022
• Dheinsville Park lease terms include $1.00 annual rent through 2027

The Park & Recreation Commission approved the Dheinsville Park lease agreement with minor clarifications regarding public events and approved raising Summer Kids Klub fees by $1.00 per day along with a registration fee. The commission also reviewed January minutes and received reports on capital rollover requests, park property discussions with MMSD, forestry updates, and upcoming recreation programs.

• Approved January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Dheinsville Park lease agreement with the addition of the word 'Public'
• Approved Summer Kids Klub fee increase and registration fee (4-1 vote)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a WiLS strategic planning update and ARPA funds, and new business, including the County Capital Library Fund and options for funding future building expansion. The meeting includes public input, but no action will be taken on public comments.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds
• County Capital Library Fund (presented by Village Administrator Steve Kreklow)
• Options for Funding Future Building Expansion (presented by Steve Kreklow)

The committee reviewed updates on the WiLS strategic planning timeline and a request for $400,000 in ARPA funds. Members discussed the County Capital Library Fund and various funding sources for potential future building expansion.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 18, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a request to amend the Land Use Plan, rezone property, and approve a certified survey map to transfer 6.5 acres between two parcels. The commission will also discuss street lighting for the Holy Hill Road improvement project and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Land Use Plan Map Amendment from Agricultural/Conservation Residential to Industrial/Office, rezoning from B-5 Highway Business to M-1 Limited Industrial, and 2-lot CSM for W193 N10980 Kleinmann Drive and N112 W19225 Mequon Road (public hearing)
• Sign review application for Detail Woodworks at N114 W18775 Clinton Drive
• Discussion of street lighting for Holy Hill Road Improvement Project
• Discussion of 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update, including future land use and public input schedule

The Plan Commission approved a land use plan map amendment and rezoning of a 6.5-acre parcel attached to the PACE Property Management property, changing it from Agricultural/Conservation Residential to Industrial/Office and from B-5: Highway Business to M-1: Limited Industrial, subject to a site plan condition. The commission also approved a 2-lot Certified Survey Map with conditions and approved wall signs for Detail Woodworks. A discussion on Holy Hill Road street lighting and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update produced no formal decisions.

• Approved Land Use Plan map amendment for 6.5 acres from Agricultural/Conservation Residential to Industrial/Office (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 6.5 acres from B-5: Highway Business to M-1: Limited Industrial with a site plan condition (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot Certified Survey Map with conditions on technical corrections and removal of a 33-foot road reservation (unanimous)
• Approved wall signs for Detail Woodworks at N114W18775 Clinton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Holy Hill Road street lighting: discussion only, no action taken
• 2050 Comprehensive Plan update: discussion only, no action taken

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a Fire Department staffing presentation, consider animal fancier's and flea market licenses, and receive monthly police and fire reports. The agenda includes no unfinished business and no policy updates.

• Animal Fancier's Licenses: Crystal Prado (N96W15250 County Line Road, two dogs/two cats) and Mary Best (W181 N12556 Fond du Lac Ave, up to five dogs)
• Flea Market License: Beverly Soloman, Pilgrim Antique Mall, W156 N11500 Pilgrim Road
• Fire Department Staffing Presentation
• Monthly police and fire department reports

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval for two animal fancier licenses and one flea market license. The committee also received monthly reports from the police and fire departments and reviewed a presentation regarding fire department staffing challenges.

• Approved January 10, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of animal fancier license for Crystal Prado (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of animal fancier license for Mary Best (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of flea market license for Beverly Soloman (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to discuss potential property acquisitions for a new Public Works facility and a property on Main Street. The agenda also includes a proposed hotel expansion for the Holiday Inn Express and several public works contracts.

• Holiday Inn Express 26-room expansion and renovation
• Acquisition of N116 W15843 Main Street
• New Department of Public Works Facility property acquisition
• Starlite Water Tower buckthorn removal up to $25,000
• Crafco asphalt and mastic purchase up to $30,507.75

The Village Board approved a jurisdictional transfer of Freistadt Road and Wausaukee Road for $691,500. The board also authorized a 26-room expansion for the Holiday Inn Express and approved several property boundary modifications. Multiple closed-session items regarding property acquisitions and personnel were addressed.

• Approved jurisdictional transfer of Freistadt Road and Wausaukee Road (Roll Call Vote; Pieper, R. Miller, J. Miller voted no)
• Approved 26-room expansion and renovation for Holiday Inn Express (Unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for Florian and Country Inn & Suites (Unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for Robert and Rhoda Hoeft (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,860 for KOA Hills utility data conversion (Unanimous)
• Approved Employee Manual (Unanimous)
• Approved various public works expenditures including $50,000 for line striping and $79,379.81 for Well #12 (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase agreements for new DPW facility property (Roll Call Vote; J. Miller voted no)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee will review several new business items, including the bid tab for a recycling center wheel loader, a follow-up on the Starlite Water Tower buckthorn removal project, a repair bill for a broken fire hydrant, and various equipment purchases. The committee will also discuss a request for 24-hour vehicle use for the Water Utility Foreman position and other operational matters.

• Recycling Center Wheel Loader bid tab: purchased 2021 Hitachi ZW180-6 for $165,816 from Kelbe Bros., saving $59,184 vs. budget
• Starlite Water Tower buckthorn removal Phases 3 & 4: request for $25,000 from account #50-742-530-6720
• Repair bill for broken fire hydrant at W129N10818 Washington Dr.: $14,891.74 from DF Tomasini
• 24-hour vehicle use for Water Utility Foreman position
• Tar and Mastic Purchase, Stand-on Spray-Spreader Purchase, 2022 Center and Edge-line Striping

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved several maintenance contracts, including road striping and tree inventory updates. The committee also authorized the purchase of a spray-spreader and asphalt sealant, and recommended final payments for water utility projects.

• Recommended finishing Starlite Water Tower Buckthorn removal phases 3 & 4 (not to exceed $25,000)
• Recommended $14,891.74 payment for fire hydrant repair to be passed to vehicle owner/driver
• Approved asphalt sealant and mastic purchase from Sherwin Industries (not to exceed $30,507.75)
• Approved Steel Green SG52 spray-spreader purchase from Waldschmidt’s Town and Country (not to exceed $14,950)
• Approved contracting Washington County for road striping (not to exceed $50,000)
• Approved hiring Wachtel Tree Science for GIS tree layer update (not to exceed $22,000)
• Recommended Change Order #1 for Booster Station water main (not to exceed $27,300)
• Recommended final payment for Well #12 (not to exceed $79,379.81)

Village Board

The Germantown and Richfield Village Boards are holding a joint meeting to discuss providing sewer and water services to the northeast corridor of the Village of Richfield. This session includes an informational presentation and a public listening session for citizen input. No formal action will be taken during the public comment period.

• Informational presentation on sewer and water for Richfield's northeast corridor
• Public listening session for citizen comments

The Germantown Village Board and Village of Richfield Board held a joint informational listening session on a proposal for Germantown to provide sewer and water to Richfield's Northeast Corridor. No formal action was taken; the minutes state this was a listening session only. Richfield is tentatively planning to act in February and Germantown in March, and Trustee Baum said there are no formal agreements, only a memorandum of understanding. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Nominated Tr. David Baum as ProTem (motion carried unanimously)
• No formal action taken on sewer/water service; listening session only

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular meeting on January 26, 2022, to approve minutes, receive financial reports, and discuss unfinished business including strategic/facility planning and the Village employee manual. Under new business, the board will consider updates to circulation, computer/internet, meeting room, and acceptable behavior policies, as well as the capital fund balance. The board previously requested $400,000 in ARPA funds for library expansion, which will be a topic of discussion.

• Review of circulation, computer/internet, meeting room, and acceptable library behavior policies
• Discussion of capital fund balance
• Strategic and facility planning update
• Village of Germantown employee manual update
• ARPA funding request of $400,000 for library expansion (from special meeting)

The Germantown Community Library Board approved several revised policies, including a new Code of Conduct, and renewed a certificate of deposit. The board also moved to have Trustee Miller meet with Village officials to request separating the library's capital fund from the Village fund and to inquire about returning approximately $62,000 the library contributed to a roof replacement. All motions passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved agenda as printed (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2022 special meeting (6-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report with noted changes (6-0)
• Renewed CD #3 for 13 months at 0.40% (6-0)
• Approved operating vouchers and credit card transactions for Dec 2021 and Jan 2022 (6-0 roll call)
• Approved revised Circulation Policy (6-0)
• Approved revised Computer/Internet Policy (6-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Center Advisory Committee will meet to discuss COVID-19 policies, senior center programs and trips, and the 2022 budget. The agenda includes old business on COVID procedures, new business on activities and budget, and a director's report. No votes are scheduled beyond routine approval of minutes.

• Review of Senior Center COVID-19 policies and procedures
• Update on Senior Center programs, trips, and activities
• General discussion of 2022 Senior Center budget
• Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the October 2021 meeting and voted to cancel the Fat Tuesday event scheduled for March 1. Members also reviewed Senior Center COVID-19 protocols, grant funding updates, and upcoming 2022 programming.

• Approved October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Cancelled Fat Tuesday event scheduled for March 1 (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission is reviewing a two-year facility usage agreement with the Germantown Junior Warhawks for baseball and softball fields at four parks, with an annual fee of $3,000. The director's report covers Tree City USA recertification, the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan's adoption into the 2050 plan, and the 4th of July celebration planning after Kiwanis stepped down. The commission is also asked for volunteers for the 4th of July committee.

• Facility usage agreement with Germantown Junior Warhawks: $3,000 annual fee, 2-year term (2022-2023), fields at Firemen's Park, Kinderberg Park, Haupt Strasse Park, Friedenfeld Park
• Tree City USA recertification application submitted; Arbor Day celebration planned for April 22 with Rockfield Elementary
• Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan accepted by Planning Commission and Village Board; funding uncertain, seeking grants
• 4th of July celebration: Village allocated $8,000 for fireworks; committee forming after Kiwanis withdrawal
• Recreation programs: 42 programs ongoing; some cancelled due to low enrollment (Pilates Mat, Watercolor Painting)

The commission unanimously approved a two-year field use agreement with the Germantown Junior Warhawks, unchanged from the prior agreement, under which the Village is paid $3,000.00 per year and the Junior Warhawks provide their own field supplies. The commission also unanimously approved adding a "School Board Report" to its agenda and approved the prior meeting's minutes. Discussion of the Dheinsville Park lease agreement was review-only, with no vote recorded; the Historical Society's requested changes, insurance questions, and Octoberfest facility use were discussed but not decided.

• Approved 2-year Germantown Jr. Warhawks field use agreement as written (unanimous)
• Approved adding "School Board Report" to the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the November 17 meeting as presented (unanimous)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to review an update on WiLS strategic planning, discuss how to use ARPA funds, and set its 2022 meeting schedule and objectives. Public input is limited to three minutes per person, and no action will be taken on comments.

• WiLS Strategic Planning Update
• ARPA Funds discussion
• 2022 Meeting Schedule
• 2022 Committee Objectives

The Germantown Community Library Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes. The committee also discussed the ongoing WiLS strategic planning timeline, community surveys, ARPA funding proposals for library improvements, and objectives for 2022.

• Approved the agenda as printed (4-0)
• Approved the minutes of the January 18, 2021 meeting as printed (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review an application for historic designation for a property at N120W15515 Freistadt Rd. They will also receive updates on outreach materials and file organization. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of historic designation application for N120W15515 Freistadt Rd
• Update on postcard responses
• Update on brochure delivery and printing
• Update on paper/digital files

The Historic Preservation Commission met on January 17, 2022 and approved the previous meeting's minutes 5-0. No new business was taken up. Members discussed ongoing outreach efforts, including postcards, brochures, and plans to take ID photos for door knocking in the spring. The next meeting is set for February 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• No new business items were considered
• Set next meeting for February 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board meets to consider a consent agenda featuring multiple equipment and vehicle purchases, utility maintenance contracts, and union agreements. The board will also address new business items including police association contracts, property tax adjustments, and potential property acquisitions.

• Truck 551 Replacement Purchase in an amount not to exceed $55,000
• Wheel Loader Purchase for Recycling Center in an amount not to exceed $225,000
• New Chemical Scales from Hawkins in an amount not to exceed $29,250
• Water Tower Tank Mixers for Wells 1, 2, and 3 in an amount not to exceed $59,155
• Aerial Lift Truck Purchase from Utility Sales and Service in an amount not to exceed $177,469

The Village Board approved a series of public works equipment purchases, a police association contract, and the purchase of two patrol trucks. The board also established an Independence Day Committee and rescinded portions of two 2021 tax bills.

• Approved purchase of two patrol trucks with 2023 borrowing (Roll Call: Neureuther and Wolter voted no)
• Approved Resolution 03-2022 for Germantown Professional Police Association Local 306 Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-2022 establishing an Independence Day Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 wheel loader for Recycling Center
• Approved $177,469 aerial lift truck from Utility Sales and Service
• Approved $100,000 payment to Washington County for CTH & Freistadt Reconstruction
• Approved bartender license application for Flynn Woller (Unanimous)
• Sent Concord Road stop sign proposal back to public works for 60-day investigation

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will consider several items, including a new police union contract with wage increases, two ambulance billing adjustment requests, a liquor license fee refund, and contracts for data backup and utility data conversion. The committee will also review the employee manual and monthly financial reports.

• Resolution 03-2022: Approve Germantown Professional Police Association Local 306 contract with 1% (2022), 2.5% (2023), 2.5% (2024) wage increases
• Ambulance billing requests: repeal $200 bill for Cheryl Tebo; reduce Frank Miller's bill by ~$250 to Medicare rate
• Refund $300 liquor license fee to Karen Pritzlaff (Lone Star)
• Capital Data backup architecture proposal: $35,054.03 (Village Hall/Police/Fire) or $27,794.46 (Consolidated)
• KOA Hills utility data conversion contract: $40,860

The General Government & Finance Committee approved a new contract for the Professional Police Association Local 306 and a consolidated data backup solution from Capital Data. The committee also approved several tax rescissions and a salary increase for Fire Department Battalion Chiefs.

• Approved Professional Police Association Local 306 contract (Unanimous)
• Approved consolidated data backup solution from Capital Data (Unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department Battalion Chief salary increase (Unanimous)
• Approved KOA Hills utility data conversion (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2022 to rescind portion of 2021 real property taxes for The Reserve at Wrenwood (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 05-2022 to rescind portion of 2021 personal property taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Employee Manual (Unanimous)
• Denied ambulance billing write-off and rate reduction requests (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is holding a meeting to call to order, take roll call, approve the agenda, and hear public input. The board will also discuss Village of Germantown ARPA Funding under new business before adjournment.

• Village of Germantown ARPA Funding

The Germantown Community Library Board held a special meeting on January 14, 2022, and voted 4-0 to request $400,000 of the Village of Germantown's $2.1 million in ARPA funds for interior and exterior library expansion. The Board discussed that the Village Board's acceptable-use guidelines include public library expansions, that the funds are a one-time payout with no matching requirement, and that expenditures must be committed by December 31, 2024, with work completed by December 31, 2026. The Board also approved the agenda as printed (4-0) and noted a Village listening session on January 17 for citizen input on ARPA allocations. No public input was received.

• Approved agenda as printed (4-0)
• Requested $400,000 in Village ARPA funds for interior and exterior library expansion (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a recommendation to deny a bartender license for Flynn Woller, approval to start hiring a new patrol officer (with an entry-level salary of $62,645.86), and replacement of 34 weather siren batteries at a cost of $6,783.00. They will also review a police report on traffic concerns at Concord/Nigbor, which found little evidence that a stop sign would reduce accidents, and hear a department overview from the police chief.

• Denial of bartender license application for Flynn Woller
• Patrol officer hiring and eligibility list; entry-level salary $62,645.86
• Weather alert siren battery replacement: 34 batteries, $6,783.00 quote from Sheboygan Warning Systems
• Traffic concerns at Concord/Nigbor: police report shows only one accident in 2021, recommends no stop sign
• Department overview/state of law enforcement in Germantown

The Public Safety Committee voted 3-1 to forward to the Village Board a recommendation of approval for a 4-way stop at Concord Road and Nigbor Road, with Pieper voting no. It unanimously recommended approval of a bartender license for Flynn Woller and forwarded to the Village Board a patrol officer hiring and eligibility list item. The committee also voted 3-1 to forward approval of replacing 34 weather alert siren batteries and installation with Sheboygan Warning Systems for a total of $6783.00, with Pieper voting no. Police and fire monthly reports were given; no police or fire policy updates were presented.

• Approved minutes of the December 6, 2021 Public Safety Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Village Board a recommendation of approval for a 4-way stop at Concord and Nigbor (3-1, Pieper nay)
• Recommended approval of bartender license application submitted by Flynn Woller (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Village Board a recommendation of approval for the patrol officer hiring and eligibility list (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Village Board a recommendation of approval for replacement of 34 siren batteries and installation with Sheboygan Warning Systems, total $6783.00 (3-1, Pieper nay)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a meeting on January 10, 2022, to elect officers and conduct interviews for the Police Sergeant position. The commission may convene into closed session to discuss employment and performance evaluation data for public employees. They will also review minutes from previous meetings and set the next meeting date.

• Conducting interviews for the Police Sergeant's position (potential closed session)
• Approval of previous minutes from March 9, March 10, and March 11, 2021
• Election of officers

The Police and Fire Commission elected Scott Scheife as Chair, Sam Schneider as Vice Chair, and Larry Owen as Secretary, all by unanimous roll call vote. Commissioners approved minutes from March 9, 10, and 11, 2021, with Yatchek abstaining. The commission met in closed session from 6:11 p.m. to 9:28 p.m. to interview candidates for a police sergeant position, then voted unanimously to approve a list of applicants for an eligibility list in alphabetical order, effective for one year. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

• Elected Scott Scheife as Chair (unanimous roll call)
• Elected Sam Schneider as Vice Chair (unanimous roll call)
• Elected Larry Owen as Secretary (unanimous roll call)
• Approved March 9, 10, and 11, 2021 minutes (Yatchek abstained)
• Convened into closed session at 6:11 p.m. for sergeant interviews (unanimous roll call)
• Reconvened in open session at 9:28 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved applicant eligibility list in alphabetical order, effective one year (unanimous roll call)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a public hearing for a 26-room hotel expansion at the Holiday Inn Express, a certified survey map to reconfigure parcel boundaries for two hotels, sign review applications, and a lot line modification. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. This is a regular meeting with multiple action items.

• Public hearing and action on 26-room hotel expansion and renovation at Holiday Inn Express, W177 N9675 Riversbend Lane
• Certified Survey Map to reconfigure parcel boundaries for Country Inn & Suites and Florian properties
• Sign review applications for properties on Goldendale Road and Main Street
• Certified Survey Map to modify lot lines on Rosewood Avenue and Oakview Avenue

The Commission approved a 26-room expansion and renovation for the Holiday Inn Express at W177 N9675 Riversbend Lane. The approval includes conditions for an 8-foot fence and landscaping to mitigate light and noise concerns raised by neighboring residents. Additionally, the Commission approved several property line adjustments and signage requests.

• Approved Neviaser PDD amendment for Holiday Inn expansion (unanimous)
• Approved hotel site and building plans with 8-foot fence condition (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot CSM for Florian Park and Country Inn & Suites (unanimous)
• Approved new ground sign for Goldendale Road multi-tenant buildings (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot CSM for Woodland Manor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved new wall sign for Gehl Food and Beverage (unanimous)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highway Committee will review and potentially approve several capital fund carryovers and equipment purchases, including a replacement for Truck 551, a wheel loader for the recycling center, and various water utility improvements. They will also consider a payment not to exceed $100,000 for the CTH Y and Freistadt Road intersection reconstruction and a development agreement for Goldendale Road Germantown, LLC (Murphy Pet Foods).

• 2021 Capital Fund Carryover – Truck 551 Replacement
• CTH Y and Freistadt Road Intersection Reconstruction Payment (not to exceed $100,000)
• Development Agreement for Goldendale Road Germantown, LLC (aka Murphy Pet Foods)
• Wheel Loader Purchase – Recycling Center
• DNR Urban Forestry Grant

The Public Works & Highway Committee on Jan. 4, 2022, recommended several equipment purchases and budget carryovers to the Village Board, including a wheel loader for the Recycling Center (not to exceed $225,000) and an aerial lift truck from Utility Sales and Service (not to exceed $177,469). The committee also recommended a $100,000 payment to Washington County for the completed Freistadt Road and Goldendale Road intersection and forwarded a development agreement for a Murphy Pet Foods facility at Holy Hill and Goldendale roads. All motions carried unanimously; the committee will next meet Feb. 1, 2022.

• Recommended carryover of $55,000 for Truck 551 replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended carryover of up to $45,000 for Confined Space Equipment Van from Badger Ford (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Truck 551 replacement not to exceed $55,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of wheel loader for Recycling Center not to exceed $225,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of six chlorine/fluoride scales from Hawkins not to exceed $29,520 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase and installation of Well #3 butterfly valves from Dorner not to exceed $19,756 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase and installation of two HMO injector pumps from William Reid not to exceed $18,428 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase and installation of three Kasco mixers from William Reid not to exceed $59,155 (unanimous)