Germantown public meetings in 2023

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 14, 2023, and conduct interviews for the position of Police Lieutenant. The commission may enter closed session to discuss candidate employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2023, at the Police Department Annex Building.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023
• Conducting interviews and establishing an eligibility list for Police Lieutenant
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c) for employment data

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review the annual PE-300 reports and the performance of the Village's active Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs), as required by state law. They will also consider approving a resolution acknowledging the filing of these reports and compliance with the annual meeting requirement. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, appointments, and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of annual PE-300 reports for active Tax Incremental Districts
• Consideration of resolution acknowledging filing of annual reports and compliance
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2022
• Potential appointments for public member and chairperson

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, with public hearings and new business items. Key actions include a rezoning and conditional use permit for a 37,700 sq ft motor vehicle sales facility, a certified survey map for a property division, and a resolution to disallow a damage claim. The board will also discuss the 5-year road program, the 2022 financial report, and possibly cancel the January 1, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning from M-1 Limited Industrial to B-5 Highway Business and CUP for 37,700 sq ft Motor Vehicle Sales and Service Facility at N128 W21795 Holy Hill Road
• 2-Lot Certified Survey Map to divide 14.7 acres at W180 N11070 River Lane, creating a 5.6-acre parcel
• Resolution disallowing claim of David Lehtola for automobile damage
• Appointments of election inspectors and officials for 2024-2025 term
• Discussion/action on canceling or rescheduling January 1, 2024 Village Board meeting

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission is meeting to approve minutes from November 14, 2023, and to conduct interviews for firefighter/paramedic positions, potentially in closed session, to establish an eligibility list. The meeting is largely procedural and focused on hiring.

• Approval of November 14, 2023 minutes
• Interviews for firefighter/paramedic positions
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Establishing eligibility list for firefighter/paramedic roles

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will review routine items including meeting minutes, accounts payable, budget-to-actual, and payroll. New business includes a decision on Battalion Chief overtime, a resolution to disallow a claim for automobile damage, and a presentation on annual reports for Tax Increment Districts 6, 7, and 8.

• Battalion Chief Overtime
• Resolution Disallowing Claim of David Lehtola for Automobile Damage
• Presentation on Annual Reports for Tax Increment Districts 6, 7 and 8
• Accounts Payable, Budget to Actual, Payroll reports

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for a 37,700 sqft motor vehicle sales and service facility at N128 W21795 Holy Hill Road. The meeting will also consider a 2-lot subdivision application for a 14.7-acre property on W180 N11070 River Lane and review revised building elevations for a new Chase Bank building at N96 W18200 County Line Road.

• Rezoning from M-1 to B-5 zoning for RA Steinman Legacy LLC property at N128 W21795 Holy Hill Road
• Conditional Use Permit for 37,700 sqft motor vehicle sales and service facility at N128 W21795 Holy Hill Road
• 2-lot Certified Survey Map application for 14.7-acre property at W180 N11070 River Lane
• Review of revised building elevations for new Chase Bank building at N96 W18200 County Line Road

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially act on the GRAEF Trails Master Plan, the Kinderberg Sprayground, and several fee-related items including 2023-2024 winter/spring program fees and a facility fee increase for 2024. They will also consider lengthening Music at the Pavilion hours and review sponsorship packets for business sponsors. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• GRAEF Trails Master Plan - discussion & action
• Kinderberg Sprayground - discussion & action
• 2023-2024 Winter Spring Program Fees & Charges - discussion & action
• Facility Fees Increase for 2024 - discussion & action
• Music at the Pavilion - lengthen hours - discussion & action

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee is holding a regular meeting with unfinished business on driveway permits, new business on accepting improvements at Glenwood Park, a 5-year road program discussion, and a stormwater update. The agenda is substantive, not just procedural, with several items for discussion and potential action.

• Driveway Permit Discussion
• Acceptance of Improvements - Glenwood Park
• 5 Year Road Program
• Stormwater Update and Discussion

Ad Hoc Sex Offender Residency Review Board

The Ad Hoc Sex Offender Residency Review Board will elect a chair and hold a public hearing on Joshua Reske's request for an exemption from the Village's residency restrictions (Sec. 9.50) to live at N114W16680 Crown Dr, Unit G5. The board may enter closed session to consider medical and treatment history, then reconvene to announce its decision.

• Election of a chair
• Public hearing on Joshua Reske's exemption request for N114W16680 Crown Dr, Unit G5
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(f) for medical and treatment records
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(a) for deliberations

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, insurance renewal, and a police vehicle purchase. New business includes proposed zoning amendments for raising chickens and accessory buildings on historic properties, a timeline for a public safety referendum, and a closed-session discussion on acquiring properties in the Village Center District. The board will also review the 2022 financial report and renew several licenses and permits.

• Proposed code amendments to Sections 9 and 17 regarding chickens in residential districts and accessory buildings on historic properties
• Purchase of F150 by Germantown Police Department (consent agenda)
• Resolution to withdraw from State of Wisconsin's Service Award Program for Volunteer Firefighters
• Renewal applications for secondhand dealer licenses (National Rarities LLC, Kesslers Diamond Center)
• Closed session on property acquisition strategy in Village Center District (Mequon Road and Pilgrim Road)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will review monthly police, fire, and overtime reports, and discuss the ongoing dispatch transition. New business includes a warning system maintenance agreement, approval of squad changeover funds, and renewal applications for secondhand dealer licenses and animal fancier permits for 2024.

• Dispatch Transition (ongoing discussion)
• Warning System Maintenance Agreement
• Approval for Squad Changeover funds
• Renewal of Secondhand Article Dealer licenses for National Rarities LLC and Kesslers Diamond Center, Inc
• Renewal of Animal Fancier's Establishment Permits for four applicants

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items: approving minutes, receiving updates on the Village Hall picture wall and photos, paper/digital files, and plaque presentations for the Schuster and Foster properties. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 18, 2023 minutes
• Update on Village Hall Picture Wall and Photos
• Update of paper/digital files
• Schuster Property Plaque Presentation and Photos
• Foster Property Plaque Presentation and Photos

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission is meeting to consider several funding requests. Unfinished business includes requests from the Germantown Chamber of Commerce and Visit Washington County for the 2024 calendar year. New business includes a request from Kiwanis for a Breakfast with Santa event on December 17, 2023. The commission will also approve minutes from its November 13, 2023 meeting.

• Request for Funding - Germantown Chamber of Commerce
• Request for Funding by Visit Washington County for 2024 Calendar Year
• Request for Funding by Kiwanis for Breakfast with Santa Event on 12/17/2023
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for a trustee vacancy in District 3 and to appoint a new trustee. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and citizen input.

• Interview of candidates for Trustee Vacancy - District 3
• Appointment of Trustee - District 3

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet to discuss and potentially decide on the 2024 Village Budget and 2023 Tax Levy, as well as hear public input on a Public Safety Staffing Referendum. The board will also consider several rezoning applications, contract approvals, and appointments.

• 2024 Village Budget and 2023 Tax Levy public hearing
• Contract for Communication Services Related to Public Safety Staffing Referendum ($ amount not specified)
• Rezoning 52.72 acres from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 Limited Industrial Zoning District (North of Holy Hill Road, East of Hwy. 41, South of Rockfield Road)
• Certified Survey Map (CSM) applications for parcel combinations on Fond du Lac Avenue and County Line Road
• Appointment of Matthew Mortwedt as Director of Public Works

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and act on several financial and administrative items, including withdrawing from a state volunteer firefighter service award program, renewing a property insurance contract, setting the 2024 non-union merit pool, an EMS billing agreement, playground equipment for Kinderberg Park, and a review of ARPA funds. The agenda also includes routine reports on accounts payable, budget, and payroll.

• Resolution to withdraw from Wisconsin's Service Award Program for Volunteer Firefighters
• Annual contract renewal with Municipal Property Insurance Company
• Resolution: 2024 Non-Union Merit Pool
• EMS Billing Agreement
• Kinderberg Park Playground Equipment - Discussion & Action

Park & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled Park & Recreation Commission meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a request to rezone 52.72 acres north of Holy Hill Road from agricultural to limited industrial, and on proposed text amendments regarding chickens and accessory buildings. They will also review several site plans, including a new Chase Bank, a storage facility expansion, and a certified survey map for a parcel combination. The meeting includes citizen input and is open to the public.

• Rezone 52.72 acres from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 Limited Industrial (north of Holy Hill Road, east of Hwy 41, south of Rockfield Road)
• Text amendments to Sections 9 and 17 regarding raising chickens in residential districts and accessory buildings on historic properties
• Certified Survey Map to combine parcels on Fond du Lac Avenue (W140 N10363) and landscape plan review
• Site plan review for a 3,245 sqft Chase Bank building and 2-lot CSM at N96 W18200 County Line Road (Fleet Farm)
• Site plan review for Phase 3 expansion of Appleton Avenue Storage (W219 N11588 Appleton Avenue) with two additional storage buildings

Economic Development Commission

The November 8, 2023 regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including conditional use permits for raising chickens and an indoor recreation facility, a planned development resolution, and a public safety staffing referendum question. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as a police vehicle purchase and body camera contract, and may enter closed session for property acquisition and administrator performance review.

• Conditional Use Permit for chickens at W172 N10981 Division Road
• Conditional Use Permit for indoor recreation at N115 W19150 Edison Drive
• Moraine Residential Conservancy District PDD resolution at W218 N11546 Appleton Avenue
• Purchase of Ford Police Interceptor and Axon body/fleet camera contract
• Public Safety Staffing Referendum Question

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will review monthly police and fire reports, overtime, and policy updates. They will also discuss unfinished business on body-worn and fleet cameras, and consider new purchases for a 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility and ballistic helmets.

• Purchase of BWC and fleet cameras
• Purchase of 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility
• Purchase of ballistic helmets
• Police and Fire Department monthly reports
• Overtime report and policy updates

Committee of the Whole

The Germantown Committee of the Whole will review the 2024 departmental wrap-up and property tax levy, discuss alternative public safety staffing referendum questions, and approve the publication notice for the 2024 proposed budget public hearing. The meeting is largely a working session to finalize budget and referendum details.

• 2024 departmental wrap-up and property tax levy review
• Discussion of alternative public safety staffing referendum questions
• Approval of public hearing notice for 2024 proposed budget
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Germantown Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2024 budgets for all village departments and funds, including TIDs, impact fees, recreation, health, and general government. This is a working session to discuss and potentially adjust the proposed budgets before final approval. The agenda is primarily a budget review with no specific action items listed.

• Review of 2024 budgets for TIDs, Impact Fees, Historic Preservation, Recreation Facility, Senior Van Replacement, Health, Dental, Debt Service, Inspection Services, Planning & Zoning, Recreation, Senior Center, Data Processing, Clerk, Village Board, Administration, Finance, Assessor, General Government, Capital Fund, and ARPA
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023 meeting

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to review a revised site plan for proposed changes to the outside building elevations of Capstone Building #2, located at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road. The application is submitted by Capstone Development Company on behalf of property owner CQ WI 2021, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 9, 2023, and is open to in-person and virtual attendance.

• Revised site plan review for Capstone Building #2 at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road
• Proposed changes to outside building elevations
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2023

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and reports from staff and committees. The board will also discuss unfinished business on the 2024 budget and new business on the 2024 library calendar and a bylaw amendment. No public comments are scheduled.

• 2024 Budget discussion
• 2024 Library Calendar
• Library Board Bylaws Amendment
• Treasurer's Report and Accounts Payable

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission is meeting to review its strategic platform, roles, and future schedule, and to discuss the 2024 work plan and an update on the Tracy Cross Inc. housing market analysis. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Review of approved strategic platform
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities for the commission
• 2024 Commission Work Plan
• Update on Tracy Cross Inc. Housing Market Analysis

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a trail master plan by GRAEF, playground equipment and a sprayground feasibility study at Kinderberg Park, shared open space with the Moraine Development quarry, and proposed Kids Klub fees effective January 1, 2024. Public comments can be submitted via email by 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• GRAEF Trail Master Plan discussion and action
• Kinderberg Park playground equipment discussion and action
• Kinderberg Sprayground feasibility study discussion and action
• Moraine Development quarry/park-shared open space discussion and action
• Proposed Kids Klub fees effective January 1, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Germantown Committee of the Whole is meeting to review proposed 2024 departmental budgets for the Library, Engineering, Highway, Parks, Buildings & Grounds, Residential Yard Waste Facility, Water Utility, and Sewer Utility. The meeting includes approval of the September 26, 2023 minutes and is open for virtual attendance via WebEx.

• 2024 budget review for Library, Engineering, Highway, Parks, Buildings & Grounds, Residential Yard Waste Facility, Water Utility, and Sewer Utility
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will meet to review and potentially act on routine financial and personnel matters, including approving the 2024 municipal employees union contract, renewing employee health insurance, and discussing policy updates. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and receiving public input.

• Resolution Approving the 2024 Germantown Municipal Employees Union Local 730 Contract
• Renewal of the Optum Transplant Contract for Employee Health Insurance
• Request to Increase the Deputy Village Clerk Position from Half-Time to Full-Time

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at N112 W17001 Mequon Road. The agenda includes routine procedural items, committee reports, and several notable discussions and decisions, including property acquisitions, utility agreements, and budget reviews.

• Library HVAC Maintenance Agreement
• Pilgrim Road Emergency Water Main Relay
• Water Tower #3 Painting & Logo Update
• Acquisition of Grosenik Property at N116 W15843 Main Street and W157 N11593 Fon du Lac Avenue
• Strategy for Village Center District property acquisitions

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will discuss public safety staffing and financing options, including non-referendum approaches, and consider new business items such as dispatch consolidation, a body-worn camera contract, and discontinuing the tornado warning system. The meeting includes routine reports from police and fire departments.

• Revisit non-referendum financing options and PD/FD staffing solutions
• Dispatch consolidation discussion
• AXON contract for body worn cameras and electronic control devices
• Discontinuation of the tornado warning system
• Police and fire monthly reports, overtime report, policy updates

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will consider a proposal to rezone and subdivide six parcels on Appleton Avenue into a 15-lot single-family residential development with a 126.5-acre private conservation area. The board will also act on a liquor license change, a road program change order, and a contract renewal. Closed sessions are planned for union contract negotiations and a personnel matter.

• Rezone and Certified Survey Map for W218 N11546 Appleton Avenue: create Rs-2/PDD district, rezone from M-4, A-2, Rs-2, combine six parcels for 15-lot residential and 126.5-acre conservation area
• Original Alcohol Beverage Retail License Application - Ivee's At Main (Change in LLC)
• Renewal of Sun Life Stoploss Contract
• 2023 Road Program Change Order #1
• Agreement with Germantown Municipal Employees Union Local 730 (closed session possible)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to consider an original alcohol beverage retail license application for Ivee's At Main, which involves a change in the LLC. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with standard procedural items.

• Original Alcohol Beverage Retail License Application - Ivee's At Main (Change in LLC)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive financial reports, and discuss new business including the 2024 budget. The board may also enter closed session to review staff compensation and proposed adjustments, then reconvene to possibly take action.

• 2024 Budget discussion
• Library Staff Compensation Review and Proposed Adjustments
• Treasurer's Report
• Accounts Payable
• Approval of August 23, 2023 minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Germantown Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2024 public safety budget, including funds for the police and fire departments, honor guard, canine, asset forfeiture, and emergency government. They will also discuss alternative public safety referendum questions. The meeting includes public comments and approval of minutes from October 19, 2022.

• Review of 2024 Police Department budget
• Review of 2024 Fire Department budget
• Discussion of alternative public safety referendum questions
• Review of Honor Guard Fund, Canine Fund, Asset Forfeiture Fund, and Emergency Government
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially act on several park projects, including Kinderberg Park playground equipment, a sprayground feasibility study, and an update on the Trails Master Plan. They will also receive information on Kids Klub policy changes, a playground presentation, a quarry reclamation plan, and the 2024 department budget.

• Kinderberg Park Playground Equipment - discussion & action
• GRAEF Trails Master Plan update - discussion & action
• Kinderberg Sprayground Feasibility Study - discussion & action
• Moraine Development Quarry reclamation plan - information only
• 2024 Park & Recreation Department Budget - update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with updates on the Village Hall picture wall, brochures, and paper/digital files. They will also discuss plaque presentations for the Schuster and Foster properties. The agenda is largely administrative with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Update on Village Hall Picture Wall
• Update on brochures
• Update on paper/digital files
• Schuster Property Plaque Presentation scheduled for September 24 at 1:00 pm
• Foster Property Plaque Presentation (schedule pending)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a mix of routine consent items, new business, and several closed-session discussions. Key actions include a proposed rezoning for a planned development, appointments, budget discussions, and potential property acquisitions.

• Rezone two parcels at W140 N10363 Fond du Lac Avenue from B-1 and Rs-6 to Kuhburg District (B-3/PDD) and amend the General Development Plan for a 4-unit townhouse development
• Property tax refund claim for AGNL Dairy LLC in the amount of $17,131.88
• Renewal of junk dealer license for Waste Management at W132N10487 Grant Dr.
• Temporary use permit for VFW Post 9202 to sell Christmas trees at Latitude Cafe's parking lot (W156N9636 Pilgrim Rd) from Nov 15-Dec 15, 2023
• Closed session to discuss litigation (Meridian Germantown LLP v. Village) and property acquisitions (N96 W18058 County Line Road, Greywolf Partners agreement)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on several zoning permits and site plans, including a patio addition to Buzdum's Bar and Grill and fence installations in drainage easements. The meeting will also include a consultation on proposed changes to accessory building regulations under Chapter 17.41(1)(a) of the Municipal Code.

• Preferred Concepts LLC to review 935 sqft patio addition to Buzdum's Bar and Grill (W188 N10515 Maple Road)
• Wendy Danielak requests 4-foot fence in drainage easement (W168 N10765 Juniper Drive)
• Stephen and Danielle Cholewa seek 6-foot fence in front yard and drainage easement (W166 N10577 Surrey Drive)
• Daniel S. Wells requests 6-foot fence in drainage easement (N108 W17143 Hawthorne Drive)
• Joseph Schuster proposes zoning code text amendment for accessory building regulations

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two funding requests: one from the Germantown Chamber of Commerce (unfinished business) and one from the Germantown Historical Society for its 2023 Oktoberfest event. The meeting will also include approval of the July 10, 2023 minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Funding request from Germantown Chamber of Commerce
• Funding request for 2023 Germantown Historical Society Oktoberfest at Dheinsville Historic Park, September 23-24

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public safety matters, including ongoing issues at Kinderberg Park, a temporary alcohol license for Oktoberfest, panhandling concerns, and the replacement of a police squad. The agenda also includes multiple equipment purchases for the fire department and a preview of the 2024 budget.

• Temporary Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Picnic License for Oktoberfest at Dheinsville Historic Park, 09/23/23-09/24/23, applicant James Dix
• Denial of Direct Sellers, Transient Merchants & Solicitors License for Adam M Williams
• Discussion of panhandling issues with comments from Chief of Police
• Police squad replacement and F150 purchase request
• GFD purchases: Opticom and command cabinet, portable radios, hydraulic extrication tools; WE Energies Foundation Grant usage

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold an amended special meeting to act on routine renewals and one new liquor license application, as well as accept insurance dividends and policies. No substantive policy discussions or contested items are listed on the agenda.

• Renewal of Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine License for MC Roadhouse LLC (Old Farm Rd, Swingtime)
• Renewal of Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Metro Cigars (Willow Creek Way)
• Renewal of Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for JK GAM LLC (Fond Du Lac Avenue)
• Acceptance of $1,675 CVMIC Dividend
• Acceptance of Liability Insurance Proposal from Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company for Policy Years 2025-2026

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will discuss unfinished business including Manor Court road work, a change order for Well #7, and the East Donges Bay Road reconstruction trail design. New business includes an update on hiring a DPW director and village engineer, a no-parking sign removal on Freistadt Road, and presentations on 2024 budget requests for engineering, highways, sewer, and water utilities.

• Road work discussion on Manor Court
• Well #7 MCC/VFD change order
• Recreation trail design for East Donges Bay Road reconstruction
• Freistadt Road 'No Parking' sign removal
• 2024 budget requests for engineering, highways, sewer, and water utilities

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, various committee reports, and unfinished business regarding the Patio Project. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of July 26, 2023 minutes
• Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, and Budget Reports
• Patio Project under unfinished business
• Citizen input limited to 3 minutes per person

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several park-related items, including Kinderberg Park playground equipment, a sprayground feasibility study, basketball goals and safety, and allowing grills in parks. They will also receive an update on the Trails Master Plan from GRAEF. The meeting is open to the public, with comments accepted via email or in person.

• Kinderberg Park Playground Equipment - Discussion & Action
• Kinderberg Sprayground Feasibility Study - Discussion & Action
• Kinderberg Park basketball goals and other safety matters - Discussion & Action
• Allowing grills in parks - Discussion & Action
• GRAEF update on Trails Master Plan

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission is meeting to review its approved strategic platform, discuss roles and responsibilities, and consider a housing market study by Tracy Cross. The agenda also includes comparing economic development commissions in other municipalities and setting a future meeting schedule. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for discussion and planning.

• Review of Approved Strategic Platform
• Discussion of Economic Development Commissions in Other Municipalities
• Roles and Responsibilities for Germantown Economic Development Commission
• Housing Market Study by Tracy Cross
• Future Meeting Schedule

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on historic designation applications for two properties, plus action on a subdivision plat amendment, a conditional use permit, and several administrative items. The board will also enter closed session to discuss property acquisition and redevelopment agreements.

• Public hearing: Historic designation for W156 N10081 Pilgrim Road (Schuster)
• Public hearing: Historic designation for N144 W14315 Pioneer Road (Foster)
• Subdivision plat amendment for W130 N11622 Harvest Ridge to allow driveway on Elm Lane
• Conditional use permit for indoor health/recreation at W188 N11770 Maple Road Unit 5
• Contract with Tracy Cross, Inc. for housing market study

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine business and several financial items. They will consider accepting a $1,675 dividend, a liability insurance proposal, property tax refund and damage claims, and contracts for a housing study and TID amendments. The agenda also includes presentations of 2024 budget requests from several departments.

• Acceptance of CVMIC dividend of $1,675
• Liability insurance proposal from CVMIC for policy years 2025-2026
• Resolution allowing property tax refund of $17,131.88 to AGNL Dairy LLC
• Resolution disallowing claim of Mark and Jacqueline Formanek for automobile damage
• Contract with Tracy Cross for housing market study

General

The Utility Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review a water utility cash flow analysis, set a schedule for a sewer utility rate analysis, and plan future meetings. The agenda also includes approval of the June 28, 2023 meeting minutes and a period for citizen input.

• Water Utility Cash Flow Analysis
• Schedule for Sewer Utility Rate Analysis
• Schedule for Future Meetings
• Approval of June 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several land-use applications, including a major rezoning for a residential condominium and conservation development on a former gravel mine, two conditional use permits, and a planned development district expansion. They will also discuss consultant proposals for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan implementation.

• Rezone and CSM for 126.5-acre, 15-unit residential condominium and conservation development at W218 N11546 Appleton Avenue (Moraine Development LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit for indoor health/recreation establishment at W188 N11770 Maple Road Unit 5 (Carter Schmitz Training Systems)
• Conditional Use Permit for circuit board assembly and testing at W157 N11593 Fond du Lac Avenue (BioRESEARCH Associates)
• Rezone to B-3/PDD 'Kuhburg District' and site plan for 4-unit townhouse at W140 N10363 Fond du Lac Avenue (Virtus Development LLC)
• Discussion of consultant proposals for Holy Hill Gateway and Freistadt District Master Plans

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes contracts for water tower rehabilitation, well security fencing, and a sanitary sewer lining project. New business includes a zoning ordinance amendment for green infrastructure, a certified survey map for a facility expansion, and a resolution for a highway construction project. One item, a subdivision plat amendment, has been postponed to the August 21 meeting.

• Engineering contract with Foth for water tower #3 rehabilitation, not to exceed $39,953
• Bid award to Munson, Inc. for well head protection fencing, not to exceed $48,464
• Bid award to Visu-Sewer for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining (CIPP) Project, not to exceed $319,191.40
• Ordinance amending zoning and subdivision codes for green infrastructure practices
• Resolution for public necessity and relocation order for highway construction near Freistadt Road and Goldendale Road

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will review monthly police and fire reports, discuss alternatives for funding additional public safety positions, and consider several liquor and second-hand jewelry dealer license applications. The agenda also includes a drone purchase and issues of obscene music and public disturbances at Kinderberg Park.

• Discussion of alternatives for funding additional public safety positions
• Original Second Hand Jewelry Dealer License for National Rarities LLC (Dennis M McCaffrey)
• Renewal of Class B fermented malt beverage and Class C wine licenses for MC Roadhouse LLC, Metro Cigars, JK GAM LLC, Veracruz WI LLC, Marko's Pizza II, Inc.
• Original Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses for Brama's Pizzeria LLC and The Goose is Loose LLC
• Drone purchase and issues of obscene music & public disturbances & damage at Kinderberg Park

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Germantown Public Works & Highways Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of infrastructure items, including road work on Manor Court, a contract for water tower painting, well security, a capital improvement plan, and a resolution for a highway through a specific area. The agenda also includes updates on the DPW director search and several contracts. This is a regular working meeting with multiple action items.

• Road Work on Manor Court Discussion
• Engineering Contract Service Agreement for Rehabilitation and Painting of Water Tower #3
• Well Head Protection, Security fence around Wells 5 & 7
• Contract with Ehlers for a Sewer Utility Rate Study
• Resolution for Declaration of Public Necessity and Relocation Order for highway near Freistadt Road, Goldendale Road, I-41, and Wisconsin and Southern Railroad

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a request to hire an additional police officer. The agenda contains only this one new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Request to hire an additional officer

Economic Development Commission

This meeting of the Germantown Economic Development Commission is cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and a new records policy. No unfinished business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural with one new policy item for discussion.

• Approval of June 28, 2023 minutes
• Treasurer's report, accounts payable, and budget reports
• New business: Records Policy

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will consider two applications for historic designation, review consultant proposals for the Holy Hill Gateway and Freistadt District master plans, and discuss a community design services proposal from UW-Madison. Public comments are accepted in person, virtually, or by email.

• Historic designation application for W156 N10081 Pilgrim Road (Joseph & Suzanne Schuster)
• Historic designation application for N144 W14315 Pioneer Road (Hensley Foster)
• Preliminary review of consultant proposals for Holy Hill Gateway & Freistadt District master plans
• Discussion of UW Department of Planning & Landscape Architecture community design services proposal

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of April minutes, a budget report, center statistics, and reports from the Senior Coordinator and Senior Club. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists mainly of updates and reports.

• Approval of April 20, 2023 minutes
• Budget report
• Center statistics
• Senior Coordinator report
• Senior Club report

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with updates on the Kinderberg playground feasibility study and the GRAEF trail master plan, plus discussion and possible action on the Kinderberg sprayground, a pedestrian connection from Wausaukee Road to the new DPW/yard waste facility, and 2023-2024 fall/winter program fees. The agenda also includes introduction of new member Bridget Henk and approval of June 28 minutes.

• Kinderberg Sprayground - discussion & action
• Donges Bay Off Road Pedestrian Connection from Wausaukee Road West to New DPW/Residential Yard Waste Facility - discussion & action
• 2023-2024 Fall/Winter Program Fees & Charges - discussion & action
• Kinderberg Feasibility Study, Playground - update
• GRAEF Consultants - Trail Master Plan - update

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at N112 W17001 Mequon Road. The agenda includes appointments, consent items, and new business such as a facility usage agreement for the Germantown Soccer Club, a liquor license renewal for Holy Hill Road Shell, and a discussion on the Richfield Intergovernmental Agreement for wastewater and water utilities.

• Facility Usage Agreement with Hat Trick Enterprises Inc. for Germantown Soccer Club
• Renewal of liquor license for Ajima Corporation (Holy Hill Road Shell) for $0 (Class A license)
• Discussion and action on Richfield Intergovernmental Agreement for wastewater & water utilities
• An ordinance to expand Village Administrator’s authority in certain circumstances
• Kinderberg playground feasibility study

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will consider a VoIP phone system proposal, a resolution to disallow a claim by Ashley Jacobs, and receive the Support Services annual report. They will also review accounts payable and the 2023 budget-to-actual report. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve the June 19, 2023 minutes.

• VoIP discussion and recommended proposal
• Resolution to disallow claim by Ashley Jacobs
• Support Services annual report
• Accounts payable report
• 2023 budget to actual report

General

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the rear yard building setback from 30 feet to 18 feet for a property at N109 W16415 Hawthorne Drive. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from February 8, 2023.

• Variance appeal filed by Nathan Laurent for property at N109 W16415 Hawthorne Drive (Lot 131, Hawthorne Meadows Subdivision)
• Request to reduce rear yard building setback from 30’ to 18’ under Village Zoning Code Section 17

General

The Germantown Tourism Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially approve funding requests from local organizations. The commission will consider a request from the Germantown Historical Society for a new sign at Dheinsville Historic Park and a request from the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce for the Visitor Center. Public comments can be submitted via email before the meeting.

• Request for funds for a new sign at Dheinsville Historic Park (Germantown Historical Society)
• Request for funds for the Germantown Chamber Visitor Center (Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on proposed text amendments to the zoning and subdivision codes to promote green infrastructure for stormwater management. The meeting will also review site plans for major building additions at MGS Manufacturing and Golden Pet Manufacturing, and discuss a wastewater utility extension agreement and a university capstone project.

• Vote on zoning amendments for green infrastructure in Chapters 17 & 18 (Public Hearing & Action)
• Site plan review for 118,650 sqft addition at MGS Manufacturing, W188 N11707 Maple Road (Action)
• Site plan review for 129,147 sqft addition at Golden Pet Manufacturing, W206 N12880 Gateway Court (Action)
• Discussion on 233,450 sqft corporate office & light manufacturing facility proposal (Discussion)
• Status update and potential action on Richfield Intergovernmental Agreement for wastewater & water utilities extension (Discussion & Action)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will review police and fire department reports, consider a contract for preliminary work on a possible public safety referendum, and discuss adding three firefighter positions or one police officer to the 2024 budget. The committee will also act on license denials and renewals.

• Contract with Mueller Communications for preliminary investigations on possible Public Safety Referendum not to exceed $50,629.90
• Budget inclusion for 2024 for three full-time Fire Department employees or one Police Officer
• Denial of Operators Licence for Raquan Thompson
• Denial of Food Vendor License for Lyle Farrell
• Renewal of Class A fermented malt beverage license for Ajima Corporation d/b/a Holy Hill Road Shell, N128 W21760 Holy Hill Rd

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a facility usage agreement with Hat Trick Enterprises Inc. and the Germantown Soccer Club, an intergovernmental agreement with the Germantown School District for facility usage, and a special request for brochure funding. They will also receive updates on the Kinderberg playground feasibility study and the GRAEF Consultants trail master plan, and discuss a sprayground.

• Facility Usage Agreement with Hat Trick Enterprises Inc. and Germantown Soccer Club - Discussion & Approval
• IGA with Germantown School District for Facility Usage - Discussion
• Special Request for Brochure Funding - Discussion & Approval
• Kinderberg Feasibility Study, Playground - Update
• GRAEF Consultants - Trail Master Plan - Update

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss unfinished business including the Engberg Anderson conceptual design presentation to the Village Board, the patio project, and library lobby benches. New business includes electing board officers, reviewing the library personnel policy, discussing a 501(c)(3) library foundation, and conducting the director's mid-year performance check-in.

• Engberg Anderson Conceptual Design Presentation to Village Board on July 17, 2023
• Patio Project
• Library Lobby Benches
• Election of Library Board Officers
• Library Personnel Policy

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Tyler Munis utility billing implementation, a capacity analysis of the village conveyance system and lift stations, and a water utility cash flow analysis. They will also consider proposals for a sewer utility rate study. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and citizen input.

• Update on Tyler Munis Utility Billing Implementation
• Overview of Capacity Analysis of Village Conveyance System and Lift Stations
• Update on Water Utility Cash Flow Analysis
• Proposals for a Sewer Utility Rate Study

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider a development agreement with Sterling Pharma Solutions, which may involve closed-session negotiations. The board will also handle routine consent items, including liquor license applications and permits for the 4th of July fireworks and parade, and vote on canceling the July 3rd meeting.

• Development Agreement with Sterling Pharma Solutions (possible closed session)
• Cracker Barrel Class B Combo License Application
• A Kid at Heart Class B Beer/Wine Application
• 4th of July Fireworks Permit Application
• 4th of July Parade Application

General

The Germantown Public Safety Committee holds a special meeting to consider permit applications for the 4th of July fireworks and parade, as well as Class B liquor licenses for Cracker Barrel and A Kid at Heart. The meeting follows standard procedural notice requirements and allows for virtual attendance or public comment via email.

• 4th of July Fireworks Permit Application
• 4th of July Parade Application
• Cracker Barrel Class B Combo License Application
• A Kid at Heart Class B Beer/Wine Application

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting to act on routine renewals of liquor licenses for 26 local businesses and discuss several development-related items. The board will also consider new business including a subdivision plat amendment, increased costs for a DOT project, and appointments for village clerk and public works roles.

• Renewal of 26 liquor licenses (Class A, B, C, and Winery) for businesses including Aldi, Walgreens, Walmart, Fleet Farm, and multiple restaurants and taverns
• Subdivision Plat Amendment for Harvest Hills Subdivision (Elm Lane access revision)
• Increased cost for DOT project at Lannon & Maple Rds
• Appointment of Zachary Kessler as Germantown Village Clerk
• Authorization to enter into contracts for recruitment services and interim Public Works Director

General

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 16, 2023, discuss a new strategic platform, and set the future meeting schedule. Citizen input is also scheduled as part of the agenda.

• Approval of March 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of Economic Development Commission Strategic Platform
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Germantown Public Works & Highways Committee will meet on June 7, 2023, to approve minutes from the May 3 meeting, adopt the 2022 Compliance & Maintenance Annual Report, and discuss several development-related items including easements and contracts. No major policy decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals and updates.

• Resolution Adopting 2022 Compliance & Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) WIDNR
• Award of Contract for Legend Avenue Culvert Replacement
• Grading Easement for Holy Hill Rd Reconstruction - Wetterau Easement
• Capstone 41 Development - Public Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Easements
• Increased cost for DOT project at Lannon & Maple Rds

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet on June 5, 2023, to approve payroll and accounts payable totals, discuss police department staffing, and vote on creating a new sergeant position and a vehicle impoundment ordinance. The board will also hear updates on utility billing and summer sewer credits, and may enter closed session for employment-related matters.

• Approval of May 2023 payroll ($251,404.25) and accounts payable ($3,717,584.95 total)
• Creation of a sergeant position in the Police Department
• Ordinance to impound vehicles used in reckless driving offenses
• Turnout gear purchase for fire department
• Update on Utility Billing System and Summer Sewer Service Credit

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is meeting to review and discuss a large batch of liquor license renewals for the 2023-2024 year, along with an intergovernmental agreement with the school district for the School Resource Officer program and a grant-funded purchase of police Toughbooks. The agenda also includes reports from the police and fire departments, overtime reports, and policy updates. The committee will also discuss alternatives for funding additional public safety positions.

• 36 liquor license renewals (Class B, C, A, winery) for 2023-2024
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Germantown School District for School Resource Officer Program
• Purchase of Toughbooks for Police Department using grant funds
• Alternatives for Funding Additional Public Safety Positions
• Police and Fire Department monthly reports and overtime reports

General

The Germantown Board of Review will hold its annual meeting to review property assessments and hear objections. The board will consider a request to waive a hearing for a Walmart property on Appleton Avenue and deliberate on other filed objections.

• Request for waiver of Board of Review hearing for Meridian Germantown LLC (Walmart), W190N9855 Appleton Avenue, GTNV 324-960

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals, financial reports, and updates. The board will also discuss unfinished business including the director's 2023 performance goals and the collection and program management policy, and review the Village of Germantown 2023 pay rate chart.

• Approval of April 26, 2023 minutes
• Treasurer's report, accounts payable, budget reports
• Director 2023 performance goals
• Collection and program management policy
• Village of Germantown 2023 pay rate chart

General

The Germantown Tourism Commission is meeting to review minutes, receive a financial update, and consider a funding request from Celebrate Germantown for $1,425 toward 4th of July fireworks. No other major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Request from Celebrate Germantown for $1,425 for 4th of July Fireworks
• Financial update
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2023, August 29, 2022, and June 6, 2022

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including updates on the Kinderberg playground feasibility study and the GRAEF trail master plan, as well as LWCF compliance and a facility usage agreement with Hat Trick Enterprises for the Germantown Soccer Club. Public input is limited to three minutes per person with no action taken.

• Kinderberg Feasibility Study, Playground - Update
• GRAEF Consultants - Trail Master Plan - Update
• LWCF Compliance Discussion & Approval
• Facility Usage Agreement - Hat Trick Enterprises Inc., Germantown Soccer Club - Discussion & Approval

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will meet to approve a contract with Northway Fence Co. and review the 2023 Village Employee Payrate Chart. The meeting will also include informational updates on American Rescue Plan Act funds and police department salaries, along with financial reports.

• Approval to contract with Northway Fence Co.
• 2023 Village Employee Payrate Chart review
• American Rescue Plan Act - Informational Only
• Police Department Non-Represented Employee Salaries discussion
• Monthly Financial Summary and Year to Date Budget Comparisons

General

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve two applications for historic designation: the Schuster Property on Pilgrim Road and the Hensley Foster Property on Pioneer Road. The commission will also receive status updates on lobby frames, Maifest outreach, and application procedures. No new business is listed.

• Schuster Property, W156N10081 Pilgrim Road, historic designation application review
• Hensley Foster Property, N144W14315 Pioneer Road, historic designation application review
• Status update on frames for Village Hall lobby
• Door-to-door and events outreach for Maifest, May 19-21
• Status update on application procedures form

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt an intergovernmental agreement with Richfield for municipal wastewater and water utility service, expanding the sanitary sewer service area. The board will also vote on appointments, approve consent agenda items including accounts payable and temporary liquor licenses, and may enter closed session for litigation, property purchase, and performance goals.

• Ordinance 05-2023 adopting 2050 Comprehensive Plan amendment for Richfield wastewater/water agreement and SSSA expansion
• Public hearing on Germantown and Richfield Sanitary Sewer Service Area Amendment
• Accounts payable/payroll totaling $836,355.83
• Temporary Class B liquor licenses for Mai Fest, Taste of Germantown, and Youth of Faith Spaghetti Dinner
• Closed session for litigation (Meridian Germantown vs. Village) and Project Guardian proposal

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to review several plats, site plans, and a proposed mixed-use development. The meeting will also discuss implementation steps for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. No formal action is scheduled on the comprehensive plan discussion.

• Accurate Surveying & Engineering for Bast Family LTD Partnership: 2-lot plat review for W204 N13917 Goldendale Road
• MSI General Inc. for Moldmakers Investments LLC: 118,652 sqft Innovation Center addition site plan review at W188 N11707 Maple Road
• Lemberg Electric for St. John United Church of Christ: Sign review at N104 W14181 Donges Bay Road
• Troy Wetterau for Homestead Transfer & Storage LLC: 7,200 sqft accessory building site plan review at N128 W20563 Holy Hill Road
• AVN Group 109 LLC for Everett Frenz and Anton & Bertram Frenz Trust: Mixed-use residential & commercial PDD and site plan consultation for 62.5 acres on Fond du Lac Avenue

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will consider policies for the residential street tree program, a purchase of additional zero-turn mowers, and a resolution adopting a sanitary sewer service area amendment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Residential Street Tree Program policy discussion
• Additional zero-turn mower purchase
• Resolution adopting Germantown Sanitary Sewer Service Area Amendment

Village Board

The regular meeting of the Germantown Village Board scheduled for May 1, 2023, at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The board had no official business to decide or discuss due to the cancellation.

Public Safety Committee

This meeting of the Germantown Public Safety Committee was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, oaths of office, monthly reports, and several temporary liquor license requests, as well as discussion of funding alternatives for public safety positions and a contract for a possible referendum.

• Contract with Mueller Communications for preliminary investigations on possible Public Safety Referendum not to exceed $50,629.90
• Ordinance creating section 7.14(6) relating to impoundment of vehicles used in reckless driving offenses
• Temporary outside premise extension for Matteo's Mexican Grill, May 5, 2023, W156N11058 Pilgrim Road
• Temporary Class B licenses for Mai Fest, Taste of Germantown, and Youth of Faith Spaghetti Dinner
• Oath of office for Battalion Chief Ryker Holms and Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Schaffer

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss unfinished business including the Children's Patio Project and the Director's 2023 performance goals. New business includes reviewing the Computer/Internet Use Policy and the Collection Management Policy. The meeting is open to the public with a three-minute comment period per person.

• Children's Patio Project discussion
• Director 2023 Performance Goals
• Computer/Internet Use Policy review
• Collection Management Policy review
• Treasurer's Report and Accounts Payable

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several development items, including a conditional use permit for a 190-foot cell tower at Faith Lutheran Church, a site plan for a large industrial building in the Gateway Corporate Park, a sign review for a care facility, a fence permit, and discussion of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan implementation. The meeting continues from the April 10 session, where the cell tower was postponed for more information.

• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for 190' monopole tower and wireless facility at W172 N11183 Division Road (continued from April 10)
• Site Plan for 254,851 sq ft industrial building (Zilber 7) at W210 N13145 Gateway Crossing
• Sign Review for Virginia Highlands Care & Rehab Center and Frontida Assisted Living
• Zoning Permit for fence in drainage easement at N103 W17082 Wildrose Lane
• Discussion and action on 2050 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Objectives & Action Steps

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Advisory Committee meets to discuss old and new business, including senior center operations, programming updates, and facility rental fee changes. The meeting includes reports from the senior coordinator, senior club, and director, as well as public input time.

• Approval of January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of 2022 senior center statistics (1,201 van rides, 2,965 volunteer hours, 8,135 class attendees)
• Discussion on 2023 programming including Golden Anniversary celebrations, new classes (Strength & Balance, line dancing, henna), and a Texas trip with Mayflower Tours
• Approval of rental fee increases effective February 1, 2023
• Consideration of alcohol transportation policy in village vehicles for grocery trips

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting with appointments to standing committees and commissions, approval of consent agenda items including accounts payable and several public works contracts, and discussions on new business such as potential changes to summer sewer credit, ATV use on village roads, and employee compensation. The board may also enter closed session to discuss litigation and property acquisition.

• Appointments to standing committees and commissions
• Accounts payable totaling over $2.7 million
• Contract with Dan Larson Landscaping for spring tree planting ($25,605)
• Contract with Payne & Dolan for 2023 Road Improvement Program
• Discussion on potential changes to summer sewer credit

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown Village Board will meet to review monthly finances, discuss a new contract for a water impact fee study with Baker Tilly US, LLP, and consider a website redesign. The board may also enter closed session for personnel matters related to interim clerk, finance director, and accountant positions.

• Contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for Water Impact Fee Study
• Website Redesign Discussion
• Closed session for interim clerk, finance director, and accountant personnel matters
• Monthly Financial Summary including accounts payable and budget comparisons
• IT Quarterly Report

General

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on an amendment to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan to incorporate a 2022 intergovernmental agreement with Richfield for wastewater and water utility service, and on a conditional use permit for a 190-foot cell tower. It will also review site plans for a Walmart building addition and exterior renovations, a gravel mining restoration, and several sign applications. A discussion on the comprehensive plan's implementation objectives is also scheduled.

• Amendment to 2050 Comprehensive Plan for wastewater/water utility agreement with Village of Richfield (public hearing)
• Conditional use permit and site plan for 190-ft monopole tower at W172 N11183 Division Road (U.S. Cellular/Faith Lutheran Church)
• Site plan for 3,865 sq ft addition and exterior renovations at W190 N9855 Appleton Avenue (Walmart)
• Site plan for gravel mining restoration at W215 N11380 Appleton Avenue (Moraine Development LLC)
• Sign reviews for Veterinary Dental Specialists (N97 W17095 Division Road) and Motis Brands (W210 N12975 Gateway Crossing)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Germantown Utility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the SEWRPC sanitary sewer service area amendment, the Tyler Munis utility billing implementation, and a request for proposals for a sewer utility rate study. The committee will also consider a water impact fee study proposal and other utility-related items.

• RFP for Sewer Utility Rate Study with a five-year rate horizon (2024-2028)
• Water Impact Fee Study Proposal from Baker Tilly, cost estimate $10,000-$13,000
• Update on SEWRPC Sanitary Sewer Service Area Amendment and Facility Plan Update
• Update on Tyler Munis Utility Billing Implementation
• Application to expand Water Service Area

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a comprehensive plan amendment for a water utility agreement with Richfield, a conditional use permit for a 190-foot cell tower, and site plan reviews for a Walmart expansion and other projects. They will also discuss the redevelopment of an 87-acre inactive gravel mining property. The meeting includes public input and action on these development proposals.

• Amendment to 2050 Comprehensive Plan for 2022 Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Richfield for wastewater and water utility service
• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for 190-ft monopole tower and wireless facility at W172 N11183 Division Road
• Site Plan Review for 3,865 sqft addition and exterior renovations at Walmart, W190 N9855 Appleton Avenue
• Sign Review for Veterinary Dental Specialists at N97 W17095 Division Road
• Discussion on restoration and re-development of 87-acre inactive gravel mining property at W218 N11546 Appleton Avenue

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including changes to the summer sewer service credit, spring tree planting, a salt commitment from Wisconsin DOT, a security fence around Wells 5 & 7, and multiple contracts for road improvements, engineering services, a booster station, and a sewer/watermain relay. They will also consider approval of Bid Package #3 for the new DPW building. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Potential changes to Summer Sewer Service Credit
• New security fence around Wells 5 & 7
• 2023 Road Improvement Program - Contract
• Glenwood Park Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Relay (Includes PPII, Ph. 2) - Contract
• New DPW Building - Bid Package #3 Approval

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee meets to discuss police and fire department staffing needs, a proposed contract with Mueller Communications for a public safety referendum study, and pedestrian crossing safety requests. The committee also reviews monthly reports from police and fire departments and considers new business including liquor licensing and ATV regulations.

• Contract with Mueller Communications for preliminary referendum investigations not to exceed $50,629.90
• Pilgrim Road pedestrian crossing safety request carried over for further review
• Colgate BP Class A liquor license application at N96W21962 County Line Rd
• Use of All-Terrain Vehicles on Village Roads under WI State Statute 23.33(11)(a)
• Police & Fire Personnel Funding for 2023/2024 discussed with potential referendum implications

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as roll call, citizen input, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no decisions or substantive discussions listed.

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to handle routine business including approval of minutes and financial reports, and will discuss unfinished business such as the Children's Patio Project. New business includes reviewing and potentially adopting policies on the code of conduct, study rooms, and meeting rooms, as well as setting the director's 2023 performance goals. Public input is limited to three minutes per person with no action taken during comments.

• Children's Patio Project discussion
• Code of Conduct Policy review
• Study Room Policy review
• Meeting Room Policy review
• Director 2023 Performance Goals

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss two applications for historic designation and receive status updates on village hall lobby frames, Maifest outreach, and application procedures. No formal decisions are scheduled, but the commission may gather information for future action.

• Schuster Property, W156N10081 Pilgrim Road, application for historic designation
• Hensley Foster Property, N144W14315 Pioneer Road, application for historic designation
• Frames for Village Hall Lobby – status update
• Door-to-door and events for Maifest – status update
• Application procedures list – status update

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will discuss several personnel and financial items, including a proposed salary increase for police department staff, a new IT position for public safety, fire chief compensation, and a resolution to disallow a claim from Rachelle Malueg for vehicle damage. They will also review the quarterly capital update and annual health insurance review. The meeting will not be broadcast due to technology issues.

• Resolution 05-2023 to disallow Rachelle Malueg's claim for vehicle damage
• Police department salary discussion, including proposed wage tiers for dispatchers, clerical staff, and command staff
• IT position for public safety
• Fire chief compensation
• Well #12 private well protection plan

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will review and potentially approve a final Strategic Platform, including vision, mission, and values statements, developed with consultant EDWC. The platform aims to guide the commission's work in stimulating economic development, with a focus on revitalization and balanced growth. The commission may take action to recommend the platform to the Village Board.

• Final Strategic Platform with vision, mission, and five values (Results Focused, Balanced Growth, Financial Stewardship, Transparent Partnerships, Legacy Preservation)
• Proposed pillars include creating metrics, establishing Village as 'Destination of Choice', authoring a TIF Handbook, and revitalizing Village Center District
• Public comment period before action
• Approval of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold site plan reviews for four industrial buildings, including a 233,282 sqft building in the Gateway Corporate Park and a 209,329 sqft building in Willow Creek Business Park, plus a sign permit and a village well station. They will also discuss and potentially act on implementation priorities for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will not be broadcast due to technology issues; written comments can be submitted by email before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Site plan for 233,282 sqft industrial building (Zilber 6) at Gateway Crossing
• Sign permit for Daikin Comfort Technologies at W204 N13055 Goldendale Road
• Site plan for Well Station No. 12 at W210 N13180 Gateway Crossing
• Site plan for 209,329 sqft industrial building at Willow Creek Business Park
• Discussion and action on 2050 Comprehensive Plan implementation steps

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee discussed sewer service credits, water impact fee studies, and utility billing software updates. No formal decisions were made, but the committee reviewed proposals and updates on sewer lift station analysis, deduct meter requirements, and cash flow analysis for water utilities.

• Discussion on Summer Sewer Service Credit changes for 2024
• Proposal to update Water Impact Fee Study with Baker Tilly ($10,500–$13,500 fee estimate)
• Update on Tyler Munis Utility Billing Implementation
• Review of Water Utility Cash Flow Analysis and Capital Project Financing
• Discussion on SEWRPC Sanitary Sewer Service Area Amendment and Facility Plan

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is meeting to consider consent agenda items including multiple contracts and purchases, as well as new business items such as rezonings, an impact fee appeal, and potential land acquisitions. The meeting will also include commendations for officers and a citizen, and may enter closed session for negotiations.

• Rezone DJ Frank Landscape Contracting property at N120 W21350 Freistadt Road from A-1/B-3 to A-2 with CUP for horticultural services
• Rezone property south of Donges Bay Road from A-1 to M-1 for SPI Real Estate LLC and Stonecast Products
• Appeal of Impact Fee by Heritage Place Joint Venture LLC and JBJ's Companies Inc.
• Award 2023 Annual Seal Coating Program to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for $639,776
• Purchase of 15 AEDs for Police Department for $25,425

General

This is a regular Village Board meeting in Germantown, WI, with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive items are two training agenda items under new and unfinished business; no specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Training Agenda Item #2 (new business)
• Training Agenda Item #1 (unfinished business)
• Approval of minutes (consent agenda)
• Citizen input via email or virtual attendance

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will consider multiple purchase authorizations, a letter of credit reduction, and other public works items. The most consequential item is reducing the Capstone-41 letter of credit by $1,483,725 to $0, as all required improvements are complete. The committee will also review several blanket purchase orders for materials and services, plus equipment purchases and a sealcoating contract.

• Reduce Capstone-41 letter of credit by $1,483,725 to $0
• Purchase multi-gas air monitor for $8,916.84 (grant covers half)
• Blanket PO to Enercon for yard waste processing, $30,400
• Blanket PO to Visu-Sewer for manhole grouting, $40,000
• 2023 sealcoating program contract

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a site plan review for a 375,000 sqft industrial building proposed by F Street Germantown, LLC at N104 W12667 Donges Bay Road. The commission will also discuss the status of the Richfield Wastewater & Water Utility Extension Intergovernmental Agreement and consider implementation objectives for the Village's 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will not be broadcast due to technology issues, but written comments can be submitted by email before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Site Plan Review for a 375,000 sqft industrial building at N104 W12667 Donges Bay Road (Town 9 Business Park and TID 9)
• Discussion on the Richfield Wastewater & Water Utility Extension Intergovernmental Agreement
• Discussion and action on the Village of Germantown 2050 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Objectives & Action Steps

Municipal Board of Canvass

The Municipal Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass absentee and provisional ballots from the November 8, 2022 election. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 11, 2022 meeting. This is a routine post-election procedural meeting.

• Canvass absentee and provisional ballots from November 8, 2022 election
• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2022 meeting

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and public input. They will also discuss unfinished business such as the strategic/facility planning update, library condenser replacement, 2022 annual report, and children's patio project, plus new business on circulation policy and a village employee satisfaction survey.

• Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, and Budget Printout
• Strategic / Facility Planning Update
• Library Condenser Replacement
• 2022 Annual Report
• Children's Patio Project

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will review proposals to create a part-time village attorney position at $65,000 annually plus benefits and amend local weights and measures licensing rules. The meeting also includes discussions on village trustee numbers, 2023 fee schedules, and economic development dues.

• Creation of part-time Village Attorney position at $65,000 salary plus $33,400 in benefits
• Ordinance 02-2023 amending weights & measures licensing requirements and fee schedule
• Resolution 03-2023 establishing 2023 fee schedule for Weights & Measures devices
• Invoice for 2023 Economic Development Washington County dues ($10,259)
• Discussion on number of Village Trustees

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will receive updates on the Kinderberg playground feasibility study and consider approval for Lee Recreation to supply 48 new picnic tables. They will also hold a discussion with GRAEF Consultants and the Trails Committee on the trails master plan.

• Kinderberg Feasibility Study, Playground – Update
• Board Approval for Lee Recreation to provide 48 new picnic tables
• Discussion with GRAEF Consultants on trails master plan

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, certified survey maps, and site plan reviews. Items include a rezoning for a horticultural services operation, a rezoning for a pre-cast concrete panel storage facility, a height increase for an industrial building, and a self-storage facility with wetland impact. The meeting will not be broadcast due to technology issues; written comments can be submitted by email before 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Rezoning from A-1/B-3 to A-2 and CUP for horticultural services at N120 W21350 Freistadt Road
• Rezoning from A-1 to M-1 and site plan for pre-cast concrete panel storage south of Donges Bay Road
• CUP to increase building height from 45 to 46.5 feet at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road
• CUP for indoor self-storage with wetland setback grading at W188 N10515 Maple Road
• Site plan review for 374,949 sqft industrial building at N104 W12667 Donges Bay Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance appeal by Rebecca Kirst of Allan Builders LLC, agent for Maxwell and Dawn Rivera, to reduce the front/street yard building setback from 112 feet to 58.3 feet for the property at W129N11638 Hazel Heights (Lot 5 of Harvest Hills Subdivision). The board previously deferred a decision on this request in November 2022, asking for more evidence on alternative septic options. This meeting will consider the appeal again, with public comment allowed.

• Variance appeal to reduce front setback from 112' to 58.3' at W129N11638 Hazel Heights
• Public hearing on variance for Lot 5 of Harvest Hills Subdivision
• Meeting will not be broadcast due to technology issues
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will review routine maintenance items including road striping, equipment purchases, and infrastructure upgrades. The meeting is procedural with no major policy decisions expected.

• 2023 Center and Edge-Line Striping: $57,200 contract with Washington County for 52 miles of road marking
• Zero Turn Mower Purchase: $14,369 for one Bobcat ZT7061SW mower to replace aging unit
• Roadway Shoulder Reclaimer Purchase: $15,000 for equipment to improve shoulder maintenance efficiency
• Reduce LOC for Dickman 5 – Murphy Pet Foods: Adjustment to line of credit limit
• Approval of January 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet to decide on purchasing 48 picnic tables for $49,500, approve a 3-year copier contract worth up to $15,766.32 annually, and hear a request to change ownership of a liquor license for Tiny T’s LLC at W157N11638 Fond du Lac Ave. The board will also discuss new business including a Trail Master Plan contract, union contract resolutions, and a 2023–2025 assessment services contract.

• Purchase 48 picnic tables from Lee Recreation for $49,500
• 3-year copier contract with Gordon Flesch not to exceed $15,766.32 per year
• Tiny T’s LLC liquor license change of ownership at W157N11638 Fond du Lac Ave
• Contract with GRAEF for Trail Master Plan not to exceed $30,000
• 2023–2025 assessment services contract with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc not to exceed $85,000 annually

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will discuss a change of ownership for a liquor license, review Walmart call frequency, and consider purchases for a fire extinguisher training simulator and 15 AEDs. The meeting will not be broadcast due to technology issues.

• Tiny T's LLC, W157N11638 Fond du Lac Ave, Class B liquor license change of ownership
• Walmart frequency and duration of calls for service
• Fire Department purchase of fire extinguisher training simulator, not to exceed $18,984.24
• Police Department purchase of 15 AEDs, not to exceed $25,425.00

Building Construction Oversight Committee

The Germantown Building Construction Oversight Committee will meet to review three construction-related items: a booster station building, Well #12 pump building, and a proposed "Welcome to Germantown" sign at the west end of Holy Hill Road. The meeting follows standard procedural steps and allows for public comment via email.

• Review Booster Station Building
• Review Well #12 Pump Building
• Discuss "Welcome to Germantown" Sign at West End of Holy Hill Road

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and conduct interviews for full-time firefighter/paramedic applicants, potentially in closed session. The meeting may also set the next meeting date and adjourn.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023
• Election of officers
• Interviews and eligibility list for full-time firefighter/paramedic applicants
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will consider several new business items, including a resolution approving the 2023 union contract for municipal employees, the purchase of 48 picnic tables, a 3-year copier contract, a phone system overview, a computer purchase for Public Works, and a contract for assessment services. They will also receive updates on the 2021 audit and ARPA funding, and review the monthly financial summary.

• Resolution 01-2023: Germantown Municipal Employees Union Local 730 Contract (2% wage increase for 2023)
• Purchase of 48 picnic tables from Lee Recreation, not to exceed $49,500
• 3-year copier contract (RFP process, proposals from Novatech, Ricoh, Gordon Flesch, etc.)
• Computer purchase from Dell for Public Works, not to exceed $12,891.80
• Contract for Assessment Services for 2023-2025 with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc., not to exceed $85,000 annually

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Center Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2023 budget, 2023 senior programming, and a proposed rental fee increase. They will also review the 2022 budget and statistics report as old business. The meeting is open to the public with a three-minute comment period per person.

• 2023 Budget review
• 2023 Senior Programming discussion
• 2023 Rental Fee increase proposal
• 2022 Budget and Statistics Report review

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will hear an update and presentations on the Kinderberg Park playground feasibility study, and will discuss setting fees for the Kids Klub summer 2023 program. The meeting also includes a special trail study meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023.

• Kinderberg Feasibility Study, Playground – Update & Presentations
• Kids Klub Summer 2023 Fees
• Special Trail Study meeting with Park & Recreation Commission – January 25, 2023 at Firemen’s Park Indoor Shelter

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will conduct interviews for the police lieutenant position, potentially in closed session, and may take action afterward. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Interviews for Police Lieutenant position
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c)
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023