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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Town Board

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 AT 6:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PRESENTATIONS     4.a Ehlers regarding Town Investments       Ehlers Presentation 2026.pdf   5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE   6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.    7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed fr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 14, 2026

Plan Commission

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 AT 7:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record.  Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.   5. MINUTES TO APPROVE     5.a May 12, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes.   Motion to approve the Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Plan Commission meeting as presented.       5.12.2026 - Plan Commission MINUTES.docx 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: NONE   7. PUBLIC HEARINGS     7.a Re [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Town Board

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 6:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PRESENTATIONS:     4.a Ray Mohr (10-year service award – Fire & Rescue)       R. Mohr Certificate.pdf   5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE   6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.     7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the it [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to discuss Springfield Park Phase 3 fundraising

The Parks Committee will meet to review minutes from April 14, 2026, and discuss new and unfinished business. The meeting includes a planning update regarding a Kiwanis Grant for Springfield Park Phase 3.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from April 14, 2026 . Parks Committee Minutes 5.12.2026.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3 - Kiwanis Grant 5.b CORP 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN Michael J. D. Brown, Administrator Posted: June 2, 2026 “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: R [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

Town Board

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.a Preliminary Resolution 2026-06 Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessments and Engineer’s Report for Springfield Dr. Motion to open public hearing. Motion to close public hearing. N - Public Hearing Special Assessments.docx Preliminary Special Assessment Resolution 2026-06.pdf Engineer Assessment Report.pdf 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Town Board Meeting. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

Storm Water Utility Commission

Commission considers Stormwater Utility ERU Credit Guidelines

The Storm Water Utility Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve guidelines for Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) credits. The body will also review the April 2026 treasurer statement of income and expenses.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 5. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM: Members of the public are welcome to address the Utility Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Utility Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Utility Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: 7.a Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Buchanan Stormwater Utility Commission Approval of the April 2026 Approved Approval of Treasurer Statement of Income and Expenses April 2026. Motion to approve consent agenda as presented. 4.28.2026 Utility Commission MINUTES.docx April 2026 Approved Bills-SWU.pdf April 2026 SWU Budget.pdf 8. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: NONE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION: 9.a Stormwater Utility District Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) Credit Guidelines – For Approval/Denial. Motion to approve the Town of Buchanan Stormwater Utility District Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) Credit Guidelines. M - [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider rezoning agricultural land to residential

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone specific parcels from general agriculture to single family residential. The body will also consider a certified survey map for several parcels.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 5. MINUTES TO APPROVE 5.a March 10, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes. Motion to approve the Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Plan Commission Meeting as presented. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.a Resolution 2026-07 Rezoning of portions of Parcels 030063500 and 030062307 from AGD General Agriculture to RSF Single Family Residential. Motion to open public hearing Resolution 2026-07 Rezoning of portions of Parcels 030063500 and 030062307 from AGD General Agriculture to RSF Single Family Residential Motion to close public hearing 7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: NONE 8. APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: 8.a Resolution 2026-07 Rezoning of portions of Parcels 030063500 and 030062307 from AGD General “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHA [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Parks Committee

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from April 14, 2026 . Parks Committee Minutes 4.14.2026.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3. 5.b CORP 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participat [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

Town Board

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a Outagamie County Highway Department Snow Plowing 4.b Buchanan Geographic Information System (GIS) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Town Board Meeting, Minutes of the March 12, 2026 Town Board Closed Session Meeting, Minutes of the March 19, 2026 Town Board Closed Session Meeting, and March 25, 2026 Special Town Board Meeting. Approval of March 2026 Treasurer Statement & Appr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

Storm Water Utility Commission

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 5. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM: Members of the public are welcome to address the Utility Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Utility Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Utility Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a a . Approval of the Minutes of the November 18, 2025 Buchanan Stormwater Utility Commission. b . Approval of the November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 Approved. c . Approval of Treasurer Statement of Income and Expenses November 2025 through March 2026. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 11.18.2025 Utility Commission MINUTES.docx [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Parks Committee

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from February 10, 2026 . Parks Committee Minutes 2.10.2026.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3 5.b CORP 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN Michael J. D. Brown, Administrator Posted: April 7, 2026 “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: Requests fro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Town Board

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a Michael Grones (30-year service award – Fire & Rescue) M. Grones Certificate.pdf 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes from the February 24, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Approval of February 2026 Treasurer Statement & Approve Bills. Operator’s Licenses with No Applicable Violations per Town Policy. Law Enforcement – Monthly/Quarterly Update on Town Law Enforcement Activities. Fire, EMS & Emergency Managem [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

Plan Commission

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 5. MINUTES TO APPROVE 5.a February 10, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes. Motion to approve the February 10, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes as presented. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.a Resolution 2026-04 Special Exception for Schmalz for Agriculture, Convention/Exposition Center, Outdoor Storage and Outdoor Recreational Uses per Table 525-31.1 of the Zoning Ordinance for Parcel 030060101 commonly known as W2100 CTH KK, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Motion to open the public hearing for Resolution 2026-04 Special Exception for Schmalz for Agriculture, Convention/Exposition Center, Outdoor Storage and Outdoor Recreational Uses per Table 525-31.1 of the Zoning Ordinance for Parcel 030060101 commonly known as W2100 CTH KK, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Those that [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

Town Board

Wed Feb 11, 2026

Parks Committee

Tue Feb 10, 2026

Plan Commission

Tue Jan 20, 2026

Town Board

Wed Jan 14, 2026

Parks Committee

Tue Jan 13, 2026

Plan Commission

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