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Jackson public meetings in 2024

76 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 18:00

Personnel Committee

Police Aide position creation and police union contract negotiations

The Personnel Committee will consider a request to create a Police Aide position within the Jackson Police Department. The committee will then enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and proposed terms for a successor agreement with the Jackson Professional Police Association. Possible action on these topics may follow after reconvening in open session.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends police aide position and union agreement

The Personnel Committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve a new Police Aide position for the Jackson Police Department. The committee also recommended ratifying a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Jackson Professional Police Association, including retroactive wage rates effective January 1, 2025. All votes were 3-0.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Budget committee to consider $728,486 payment for community center expansion

The Budget and Finance Committee will decide on several expenditure approvals, including a $728,486.60 pay request for the Jackson Community Center Expansion Project, a $285,029.25 purchase of a plow truck, and a review of the Jackson Sewer Utility 2025 rate increase. They will also consider resolutions to update financial policies and obligate remaining ARPA funds.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 13.4% sewer rate increase for 2025

The Budget and Finance Committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve a 13.4% sewer rate increase to $6.42 per 1,000 gallons effective January 1, 2025. It also recommended approval of multiple contracts and pay requests, including a $285,029.25 plow truck purchase and a $728,486.60 payment for the Community Center expansion. All votes were 2-0.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board will consider a $728,486.60 community center expansion request

The Jackson Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes terminating Tax Increment District #4 and approving several licenses. It will review multiple budget and finance items, such as a $728,486.60 pay request for the Jackson Community Center expansion, a $69,765 quote for the Hickory Lane Splash Park anti‑slip surface, and a $175,275 request for waste‑water treatment plant upgrades. The board will also consider an ATV/UTV use ordinance, a resolution to repeal a sewer fee, and a request to create a police aide position.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves ATV/UTV use on village roads

The Village Board approved Ordinance #24-11 allowing ATV/UTV use on village roads, with restrictions including no use on STH 60 West of Industrial Drive. The board also approved a 13.4% sewer rate increase effective January 1, 2025, and authorized seeking bids for the Jackson Dog Park project. Several contracts and pay requests were approved, including the Community Center Expansion and Waste Water Treatment Plant projects.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board to consider $285,029 plow truck purchase and 2025 sewer rate increase

The Board of Public Works will review several contract payments and amendments, including a $175,275 wastewater treatment plant pay request and a $44,096 contract amendment for the Hickory Lane Reconstruction Project. They will also discuss a 2025 sewer utility rate increase, a resolution repealing the South Interceptor Sewer Fee, and the purchase of a plow truck for $285,029.25.

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✓ Decided: Jackson Board of Public Works recommends sewer rate hike and plow truck purchase

The Jackson Board of Public Works approved multiple infrastructure project payments, contracts, and equipment purchases, including a 2026 plow truck and a 13.4% sewer utility rate increase. They also recommended a contract with Ehlers for a water utility rate case study after defeating a motion to contract with City Water.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 18:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to consider grant for Community Center playground and review park project estimates

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve minutes from the September meeting, accept grant funds from Westbury Bank and Friends of Jackson Parks and Recreation for the Community Center Playground Project, and review design estimates for the Jackson Dog Park and the Hickory Lane Splash Park anti‑slip surface. The board will also receive updates on the Community Center expansion, the recreation supervisor position, and financials for the Fall Festival of Fun, plus details about the December 6 Christmas Tree Lighting.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends dog park design and Aqua Tile splash pad quote

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Village Board approve the Jackson Dog Park design and estimates, and to accept the Aqua Tile quote of $69,765 for the Hickory Lane Splash Park anti-slip surface project, with the condition that staff visit an existing Aqua Tile installation first. The commission also approved the September 17, 2024 minutes and placed the current financial stat pak on file. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Village to adopt 2025 budgets and tax levy

The committee will approve the 2025 General Fund, Water Utility, and Sewer Utility budgets, as well as the 2024 tax levy. The agenda also includes approving pay requests for water treatment projects and establishing the 2025 fee schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2025 budgets, tax levy, and fee schedule

The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve the 2025 General Fund, Water Utility, and Sewer Utility budgets, the 2024 tax levy, and the 2025 fee schedule. It also recommended approving several wastewater treatment plant payments and projects, and reductions to letters of credit for Sysco Corporation and Maple Fields Subdivision. All votes were 3-0.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Public hearing and adoption of 2025 budgets and tax levy

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2025 General Fund Budget. The board will consider several resolutions adopting 2025 budgets for General, Water, and Sewer utilities, along with the 2024 tax levy. Other items include pay requests for wastewater treatment plant projects and letter of credit reductions for subdivisions.

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✓ Decided: Village Board adopts 2025 budgets and tax levy

The Village Board unanimously approved the 2025 General Fund, Water Utility, and Sewer Utility budgets, along with the 2024 tax levy for the 2025 budget. They also approved several infrastructure payments and contract awards, including a $285,950 pay request for the wastewater treatment plant project and a $80,079 SCADA server upgrade. All votes were 7-0.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works to review wastewater projects and ATV/UTV street use

The Board of Public Works will consider payments and loan requests for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The meeting includes presentations on ATV/UTV street use and an asset management program. The board will also review the acceptance of sanitary sewer and water for three developments.

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✓ Decided: Jackson board advances ATV/UTV street use and $670K in sewer plant projects

The Board of Public Works recommended the Village Board further review opening village streets to ATV/UTV use after a presentation from ATV associations. The board also recommended approval of Pay Request #8 to JH Hassinger for $285,950.00 and Clean Water Fund Loan Reimbursement Request #6 for $304,922.40, both for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project. It recommended approving an $80,079.00 SCADA server upgrade by SJE, releasing Sysco Corporation's letter of credit to zero, and three resolutions accepting sanitary sewer and water for Maple Fields Phase #2, Oaks of Jackson, and Morning Meadows Phase #3. All votes were 5-0; the items now go to the Budget and Finance Committee and Village Board.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 19:00

Village Board

Village Board to hold utility plan workshop and review inspection services

The Village Board will conduct the third workshop of the Financial Management Plan focusing on the Utility Plan. The board will also consider a professional services agreement for temporary building inspection services.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves temporary building inspection contract with SAFEbuilt

The Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt, LLC for temporary building inspection services due to growth and an unfilled position. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a housing fund amendment. A financial workshop on utility rates was held with no formal action.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 17:45

Tourism Commission

Commission will review and act on 2025 hotel/motel tax budget

The Jackson Tourism Commission will discuss the 2024 hotel/motel tax revenues and expenditures. It will hear presentations from tourism entities. The commission will review and take action on the 2025 budget for the hotel/motel tax. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission recommends $74,000 hotel/motel tax budget for 2025

The Village of Jackson Tourism Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve a 2025 Hotel/Motel Tax Budget of $74,000.00. The commission also approved, 5-0, the minutes of its October 16, 2023 meeting. Director Valentino reviewed 2024 revenues and expenditures and promotional efforts, with no action taken on those items. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 PM.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 18:00

Village Board

Village Board holds a budget workshop and citizen comment session

The Jackson Village Board will convene a special meeting to hold a budget workshop and allow citizen comments. No formal actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational. Standard items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Village Board advances 2025 budget with 4.75% tax levy increase

The Village Board reviewed the proposed 2025 budget, which includes a $275,763 tax levy increase (about 4.75% over 2024) and an estimated $99.64 increase on a sample $402,800 home. The board voted 6-0 to authorize staff to prepare a budget summary and schedule a public hearing for November 12, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Budget & Finance Committee to review 2025 plan and community center payments

The committee is reviewing the 2025 Capital and Operational Plan. Members will consider several pay requests and change orders for the Jackson Community Center Expansion and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $919,545 pay request for Community Center expansion

The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve several items, including a $919,545.15 pay request for the Jackson Community Center Expansion Project, two change orders (net increase of $9,525), and a $157,765.67 transfer of Police and Fire Impact Fee funds to the Debt Service Fund. The committee also recommended moving forward with Option B for the 2025 Capital and Operational Plan and accepting a $168,847 bid for the Hickory Park Path Reconstruction Project. All votes were 3-0.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board to consider rezoning of parcel for Jackson Development, LLC

The Jackson Village Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #24-10 to rezone Parcel V3_046500E004 for Jackson Development, LLC. The board will also act on a consent agenda approving September minutes and a resolution for additional election officials. The Budget and Finance Committee will review several financial items, including a $157,091.93 transfer of police and fire impact fee funds and multiple change orders and pay requests for the Jackson Community Center Expansion Project. Additional items include a loan request for the wastewater treatment plant and a review of quotes for the Hickory Park Path Reconstruction Project.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves rezoning for Jackson Development LLC parcel

The Village Board approved Ordinance #24-10 to rezone Parcel V3_046500E004 for Jackson Development, LLC, after a public hearing with no speakers. The board also approved several financial items, including a $157,765.67 transfer of impact fee funds, change orders and a pay request for the Community Center Expansion Project, and a bid for the Hickory Park Path Reconstruction Project. All votes were unanimous with 6 ayes and 0 nays, except the Hickory Park bid which was recorded as 6 ayes and 6 nays but carried.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board reviews wastewater project payments and 2025 budget presentations

The Board of Public Works will consider payments for wastewater treatment plant projects and review quotes for the Hickory Park Path Reconstruction Project. The meeting includes presentations for the 2025 budget and equipment program. Members will also discuss utility rate increases and ATV/UTV routes.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends $160K Hickory Park path project, approves wastewater payments

The Board of Public Works recommended approval of a $160,000 quote from Pro2Pave for the Hickory Park Path Reconstruction Project, and recommended approval of Pay Request #7 ($336,300) and Clean Water Fund Loan Request #5 ($349,541.50) for the wastewater treatment plant project. The board also discussed a missed deadline for a water rate increase, delaying it to January 1, 2025, while the sewer rate increase takes effect October 1, 2024. No final decisions were made on ATV/UTV routes or the 2025 equipment program, which were deferred or informational.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 19:00

Village Board

Village Board to hold Financial Management Plan workshop

The Village Board will conduct a workshop on the Governmental Funds Plan. The board will also consider final plats for two subdivisions and updates to the employee handbook.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves new firefighter position and subdivision plats

The Board approved the adoption of a revised Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2025, and authorized a new full-time firefighter/paramedic position. Two subdivision final plats were approved. The Board also requested various tax increase scenarios for future budgetary review.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 18:00

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to review employee handbook and fire department staffing

The Personnel Committee will discuss amendments to the Village of Jackson Employee Handbook for adoption effective January 1, 2025. The committee will also review proposed staffing adjustments for the Fire Department.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adding full-time firefighter/paramedic to 2025 budget

The Personnel Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the Village Board adopt a revised Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2025, and to direct staff to draft the 2025 budget including an additional full-time firefighter/paramedic. The firefighter position would not be filled before July 2025, and posting would begin no later than March 31, 2025, if the EMS and Fire Services Study is delayed. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission will approve final plats and a rezoning ordinance

The Jackson Plan Commission will consider three items. It will vote on the final plat for the Morning Meadows Subdivision, Addition No. 3 submitted by Home Path Financial, LP. It will vote on the final plat for the Oaks of Jackson Subdivision, Addition No. 1 submitted by Hillcrest Jackson, LLC. It will consider Ordinance #24‑10 to rezone Parcel V3_046500E004 owned by Jackson Development, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends approval of three plats and one rezoning

The Plan Commission unanimously recommended Village Board approval of the Morning Meadows Subdivision Addition No. 3, the Oaks of Jackson Subdivision Addition No. 1, and Ordinance #24-10 rezoning Parcel V3_046500E004 for Jackson Development, LLC. All votes were 6-0.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 18:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to review 2025 draft budget and dog park design

The commission will review the 2025 Capital Improvement Project and Operations & Maintenance draft budget. The meeting includes presentations on a dog park design concept and a 2024 playground inspection report.

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✓ Decided: Parks commission files 2025 draft budgets, playground report

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved minutes, placed the financial stat pak, 2025 Capital Improvement Project and Operations & Maintenance draft budgets, the 2024 Village Playground Inspection Report, and the Jackson Dog Park Design Concept on file. No substantive decisions were made; all items were informational and filed unanimously.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Approve $486,660.30 payment for Jackson Community Center expansion

The Budget & Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting and the July‑August check register. It will also approve several payment requests and Clean Water Fund loan requests for projects such as the community center expansion, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, street lighting, and the Oaks of Jackson development. The committee will hear comments from citizens and village staff before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $486,660.30 payment for Community Center expansion

The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve multiple payments and reimbursements, including a $486,660.30 pay request for the Community Center expansion and a $437,380.00 pay request for the WWTP project. They also recommended approval of two Clean Water Fund loan reimbursement requests, a final street lighting payment, and a change order for the Oaks of Jackson project. All votes were 3-0.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Board reviews multiple pay requests totaling over $1 million for infrastructure projects

The Village Board will consider several financial items, including a $486,660.30 pay request for the Jackson Community Center expansion and multiple water‑treatment plant and street‑lighting payments. The Board will also discuss a change order reducing a developer payment by $77,916.67 and a final $24,000 payment to the same developer. Additional agenda items cover a sewer‑water connection for an Oak of Jackson addition, amendments to the employee handbook, and a closed‑session to discuss a development agreement and contracted services.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves multiple construction pay requests and development agreement

The Village Board approved several pay requests for ongoing projects, including the Community Center Expansion, WWTP Tertiary Filters, and STH 60 Street Lighting, along with loan disbursements and a change order. They also approved the Oaks of Jackson Development Agreement for Addition No. 1, Outlot 8 and Outlot 6, and authorized the Village Administrator and Attorney to finalize it. All votes were unanimous except for one pay request which passed 6-1.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 18:00

Police and Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to interview police officer candidates

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to interview police officer candidates during a closed session. The commission may take action regarding these candidates upon reconvening in open session.

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✓ Decided: Police and Fire Commission adds Angela Gonzalez to officer eligibility list

The Police and Fire Commission met, approved the July 23, 2024 minutes, and held a closed session to interview police officer candidates. After reconvening, the commission voted unanimously to add Angela Gonzalez to the eligibility list for the Village of Jackson. No other substantive decisions were made.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 17:15

General

Village to review performance of tax increment districts

The Joint Review Board will meet to appoint a public member and chair, approve past minutes, and review the performance of Tax Incremental Districts 4 through 7.

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✓ Decided: Joint Review Board approves annual TID reports and reappoints members

The Village of Jackson Joint Review Board met and took several actions: reappointed Sarah Malchow as public member and Brian Heckendorf as chairperson, approved minutes from prior meetings, and approved Resolution #24-20 acknowledging the filing of annual PE-300 reports and compliance with the annual meeting requirement. The board also reviewed the performance and status of Tax Incremental Districts 4, 5, 6, and 7, with projected closure dates ranging from 2025 to 2039.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board to approve $437,380 payment for WWTP tertiary filters and disinfection

The Board of Public Works will consider several financial items, including a $437,380 payment to JH Hassinger for the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) tertiary filters and disinfection project. It will also review two Clean Water Fund loan requests of $150,523.40 and $437,380.00 for the 2024 WWTP project, and a $9,454.40 payment for the STH 60 street lighting project. Additional items include a change order reduction for the Oaks of Jackson project, a $24,000 payment for the same project, and a review of sewer and water connections for the Oaks of Jackson Addition #1.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends $437,380 wastewater filter payment and loan requests

The Board of Public Works unanimously recommended approval of multiple payments and loan requests for the WWTP project, including Pay Request #6 to JH Hassinger for $437,380 and Clean Water Fund Loan Requests #3 and #4. It also recommended final payments for the STH 60 street lighting and Oaks of Jackson projects, approved a change order decrease, and approved sewer/water connections for Oaks of Jackson Addition #1. The Cedar Creek Best Management Practice Report was approved to pursue a $35,000 DNR grant.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 19:00

Village Board

Board will discuss a Development Agreement and sale of Village property in TID 7

The Village Board will hold a closed session to consider a development agreement and the sale of Village‑owned property in Tax Increment District 7. The open session includes a workshop on capital project financing, approval of liquor, tobacco and vape licenses for Jackson Ellahi LLC and J&M LTD, and a review of a preliminary plat for the Oaks of Jackson addition. Additional items are a side‑letter agreement with the police union and a plan commission update.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves preliminary plat for Oaks of Jackson Addition No. 1

The Village Board held a special meeting on August 27, 2024, where they approved the preliminary plat for the Oaks of Jackson, Addition No. 1, and authorized the sale of Village-owned land in TID 7. They also approved liquor, cigarette, tobacco, and vape licenses for Hwy Mart, and a change of agent for Village Mart. A side letter agreement with the police association for a detective position was approved. The meeting included a financial management workshop and a closed session for discussing a development agreement and property sale.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 18:30

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to review 2025 staffing and wage adjustments

The Personnel Committee will discuss proposed staffing and wage adjustments for 2025. The body will also review amendments to the employee handbook regarding alcohol and controlled substance testing. Additionally, the committee will consider a side letter agreement with the Jackson Professional Police Association regarding a detective position.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends handbook, police agreement changes

The Personnel Committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve amendments to Chapter 6 of the Employee Handbook regarding controlled substances and alcohol testing, and a Side Letter Agreement with the Jackson Professional Police Association for a Detective Position. The committee also approved prior meeting minutes and entered closed session to discuss staffing and wage adjustments, reconvening without further action.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review preliminary plat for Oaks of Jackson Addition No. 1

The Jackson Plan Commission will meet to review a preliminary plat for the Oaks of Jackson Addition No. 1 submitted by Hillcrest Jackson, LLC. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends approval of Oaks of Jackson preliminary plat

The Plan Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the Village Board approve the Preliminary Plat for the Oaks of Jackson, Addition No. 1, submitted by Hillcrest Jackson, LLC. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Budget & Finance Committee to consider water and sewer rate increases

The committee will review the 2024 2nd Quarter Budget and discuss increasing water and sewer utility rates effective October 1, 2024. The body will also consider several pay requests for infrastructure and community projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 4.1% water/sewer rate increase

The Budget & Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Village Board approve a 4.1% water and sewer utility rate increase effective October 1, 2024. It also recommended approving multiple pay requests for construction projects, including the WWTP tertiary filters project and the Community Center expansion. The committee recommended rejecting bids for the Ridgeway Dr. & Chestnut Ct. reconstruction project and seeking funding options with Ehlers. All votes were 2-0.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board to consider water and sewer utility rate increases

The Village Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan for Cedar Creek Townhomes. The board is also reviewing several construction pay requests and proposing utility rate increases effective October 1, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves 4.1% water and sewer rate increase

The Village Board approved a 4.1% increase in water and sewer utility rates effective October 1, 2024. The board also approved a conditional use request for Cedar Creek Townhomes and authorized several project payments. All bids for the Ridgeway Drive and Chestnut Court reconstruction project were rejected.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jul 30, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Jackson Board of Public Works to vote on $138,795 WWTP upgrade payment and water/sewer rate hike

The Jackson Board of Public Works will meet to approve final payments for 2023 utility and street projects, review bids for Ridgeway Drive and Chestnut Court reconstruction, and discuss capital plans for roads and pathways. The board will also consider a Clean Water Fund loan request for the wastewater treatment plant and a proposal to increase water and sewer utility rates effective October 1, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends $1.21M Ridgeway/Chestnut road contract

The Board of Public Works recommended awarding the Ridgeway Dr. & Chestnut Ct. reconstruction project to LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for $1,212,489.14, and approved a 4.1% water and sewer utility rate increase effective October 1, 2024. It also recommended approval of pay requests for the utility and WWTP projects, and a Clean Water Fund loan reimbursement request. The board discussed but took no action on the 15-year capital road and pathway improvement plans.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 11:30

Personnel Committee

Police union contract negotiations in closed session

The Personnel Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and then enter closed session to negotiate with the Jackson Professional Police Association (WPPA-LEER) and discuss bargaining strategy. After the closed session, the committee may reconvene in open session to take possible action. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee enters closed session for police union negotiations, no action taken

The Jackson Personnel Committee met and approved the prior meeting's minutes. The committee then voted unanimously to enter closed session for collective bargaining with the Jackson Professional Police Association (WPPA-LEER) and to discuss bargaining strategy. After reconvening in open session, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 18:00

Police and Fire Commission

✓ Decided: Police & Fire Commission approves John Joerger as Sergeant

The Jackson Police and Fire Commission approved the appointment of John Joerger to Sergeant, following closed-session interviews. The commission also approved the part-time eligibility list for Firefighter/EMT positions, elected Dave Wentlandt as Secretary, and approved the May 20, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu Jul 18, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review Cedar Creek Townhomes conditional use request

The Jackson Plan Commission will consider a conditional use request and site plan review for Cedar Creek Townhomes, LLC, on parcel V3_019700V owned by James Kupfer. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting and hear public comments.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends approval of Cedar Creek Townhomes conditional use

The Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend the Village Board approve a conditional use request and site plan review for Cedar Creek Townhomes, LLC, for Parcel V3_019700V, with conditions on garbage storage, sidewalk placement, and parking signs. The minutes also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adjournment.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Budget and Finance Committee reviews financial statements and infrastructure projects

The committee will review the 2023 Village Audited Financial Statements from Sitzberger & Company, LLC. Discussion includes a preliminary resolution for street reconstruction and a pay request for water treatment upgrades.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of $348,745 wastewater project payment

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended that the Village Board approve a payment for wastewater treatment plant filters and a special assessment for road reconstruction. The committee also approved the June 2024 financial reports.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board discusses Clerk candidates and Culver's expansion

The Village Board will meet to discuss candidates for the Village Clerk position and review a drive-thru expansion request for Culver's. The meeting also includes a review of 2023 audited financial statements and discussions regarding development agreements in TID 7.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Jacqueline Schuh as Village Clerk and approves Culvers drive-thru expansion

The Village Board unanimously appointed Jacqueline Schuh as the new Village Clerk following a closed session on candidate evaluations. The board also approved a conditional use request for a Culvers drive-thru expansion, authorized a $348,745 payment for wastewater treatment plant filters, and passed a preliminary resolution for road reconstruction on Ridgeway Drive and Chestnut Court.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 15:00

Review Board

Board of Review meets to review the 2024 assessment roll

The Board of Review will examine the 2024 assessment roll for calculation or description errors. The board may also consider objections, waivers, and requests to testify via telephone or written statement.

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✓ Decided: Board of Review certifies 2024 assessment roll and corrections

The Board of Review reviewed the 2024 Assessment Roll and found no changes were needed. The board approved a correction of error for a parcel to be reclassified from residential to agricultural. No formal objections from property owners were received.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu Jun 27, 2024 · 10:15

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee discusses police union collective bargaining

The committee will meet to conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Jackson Professional Police Association. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss bargaining strategy and engage in negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee held closed session for police collective bargaining

The Personnel Committee met to conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Jackson Professional Police Association. The committee entered a closed session at 10:17 AM and reconvened in open session at 3:34 PM. No further action was taken following the closed session.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board discusses water and sewer bonds and street reconstruction projects

The Board of Public Works will consider resolutions regarding water and sewer system revenue bonds and a special assessment for Ridgeway Drive and Chestnut Court. The meeting also includes reviews of utility project payments and sanitary sewer connections.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends issuance of up to $5.7M in water and sewer revenue bonds

The Board of Public Works recommended several resolutions and payments to the Village Board and Budget and Finance Committee. This included funding for utility bonds, a wastewater treatment project, and a residential utility connection. One payment request for a 2023 improvement project was tabled.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 19:00

Village Board

Village Board considers water and sewer bonds and ordinance amendments

The Village Board will meet to consider a resolution for water and sewer system revenue bonds. The agenda also includes an appointment of an interim clerk and an ordinance amendment regarding state law offenses.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $5.7M water/sewer bonds and interim clerk appointment

The Village Board approved Resolution #24-18 authorizing the issuance of up to $5,709,010 in water and sewer system revenue bonds. The board also appointed Pamela Wolf as Interim Village Clerk and passed Ordinance #24-09, which amends village code regarding offenses against state laws subject to forfeiture. All motions passed with unanimous 7-0 votes.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu Jun 20, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review Culvers drive-thru expansion and Cedar Creek townhomes site plan.

The Jackson Village Plan Commission will meet on June 20, 2024, to discuss two development proposals requiring conditional use approvals and site plan reviews. One item addresses a drive-thru expansion and signage updates for a Culvers location at W227 N16880 Tillie Lake Court. The second covers a townhome project submitted by Cedar Creek Townhomes, LLC for Parcel V3_019700V. These reviews determine whether the proposed commercial and residential modifications comply with village zoning standards before any construction begins.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends Culver's expansion and tables townhome project

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a conditional use request and site plan for drive-thru and signage updates at the Culver's located at W227 N16880 Tillie Lake Court. The commission also voted to table a conditional use request and site plan for the Cedar Creek Townhomes, LLC project on parcel V3_019700V.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Village discusses $5.7 million promissory notes and infrastructure payments

The Budget & Finance Committee will review several financial matters, including a resolution to authorize the sale of $5,775,000 in general obligation promissory notes. The committee will also consider grant acceptance and pay requests for water treatment and street lighting projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of $5.775M in promissory notes

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended several financial resolutions and pay requests to the Village Board. This included the sale of general obligation promissory notes and funding for water and lighting projects.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board considers $5.7 million in promissory notes and various local licenses

The Village Board will meet to discuss municipal budget preparation, sewer service area amendments, and several ordinance changes. The meeting also includes a review of pay requests for water filtration and street lighting projects.

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✓ Decided: Jackson board approves $5,775,000 general obligation promissory notes

The Village Board approved Resolution #24-16 authorizing the issuance and sale of $5,775,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A, on a 5-2 vote. The board also approved two pay requests: $31,350.00 to JH Hassinger for the water wastewater tertiary filters and disinfection project, and $35,140.40 to Wil-Surge for the State Hwy 60 street lighting project. Two ordinances were approved on 7-0 votes, and the 2023 Water Utility Consumer Confidence Report was approved for publication. The 2024 schedule to prepare the 2025 municipal budget was informational only, with no action taken.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue May 28, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works discusses sewer service areas and utility reports

The Board will consider amending the Jackson Sanitary Sewer Service Area and adopting the 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the wastewater treatment facility. The meeting also includes reviews of water quality reports and several payment requests for infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Board moves to amend sanitary sewer service area and approve utility reports

The Board of Public Works approved a request to begin the process of amending the Jackson Sanitary Sewer Service Area. The board also recommended several resolutions and pay requests to the Village Board and Budget and Finance Committee for final approval.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu May 23, 2024 · 18:00

Residence Board

Residence Board to consider residency petition for Cedar Run Drive

The Residence Board will review a public presentation regarding a petition for residency at N162 W19241 Cedar Run Drive. Following a closed session to discuss specific aspects of the petition, the Board will enter open session for discussion and action.

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✓ Decided: Board grants one-year residency exemption with seven conditions

The Jackson Residence Board approved a one-year exemption to the Village Sex Offender Residency ordinance for petitioner Cardon at N162 W19241 Cedar Run Drive. The approval passed 2-0 and includes seven specific conditions, such as GPS monitoring, registry updates, and restrictions on Halloween activities. The Board also approved minutes from a previous meeting and held a closed session to discuss personal histories and legal strategy.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue May 21, 2024 · 18:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission discusses dog park and community center expansion

The commission will review financial statistics and service analysis from Fall 2023 through Winter 2024. The meeting includes an update on the Jackson Dog Park and a presentation regarding logistics for the Jackson Community Center expansion.

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✓ Decided: Jackson Parks & Rec approves April minutes, files financial and service reports

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes of its April 9, 2024 meeting and voted to place two reports on file: the current financial stat pak and the Service Analysis & Financial Strategies Spreadsheet for Fall 2023 through Winter 2024. No formal action was taken on the Jackson Dog Park update or the Jackson Community Center expansion presentation. All votes recorded were 4 ayes, 0 nays.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Mon May 20, 2024 · 18:00

Police and Fire Commission

Commission to interview for Police Lieutenant and discuss firefighter probation

The commission will elect its President, Vice President, and Secretary for two-year terms. The meeting also includes interviews for a Police Department Lieutenant and discussion regarding Matt Grevenow's probationary period.

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✓ Decided: Jackson commission approves police lieutenant promotion, releases firefighter from probation

The Police and Fire Commission voted 4-0 to release Matt Grevenow from his probationary period as Firefighter/Paramedic and to approve Chief Vossekuil's appointment of Michael Foeger for promotion to Lieutenant. The commission also elected Jim Meyers as President and Doug Alfke as Vice President for two-year terms ending April 2026, tabled the election of a Secretary, and accepted amended job description language for the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. All actions passed 4-0.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue May 14, 2024 · 18:15

Personnel Committee

Review of village job descriptions and employee benefits handbook

The Personnel Committee will review updates to Village of Jackson job descriptions. The committee is also scheduled to discuss Chapter V of the Employee Handbook regarding employee benefits.

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✓ Decided: Jackson personnel panel advances job description and handbook updates to Village Board

The Personnel Committee met on May 14, 2024 and approved its April 9, 2024 minutes (3-0). It voted 3-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve updates to the Village of Jackson job descriptions, with corrections. It also voted 3-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve Chapter V of the Jackson Employee Handbook and implement the Employee Assistance Plan as soon as possible. Both items are recommendations only; final approval rests with the Village Board.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue May 14, 2024 · 18:45

General

Board of Review meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

The Board of Review will meet to approve previous minutes and adjourn until July 8, 2024. This is a procedural meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board of Review adjourns until July 8, 2024

The Board of Review approved the minutes from June 5, 2023. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue May 14, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Village to consider sale of approximately $5,775,000 in promissory notes

The committee will review the 2024 first quarter budget and April's check register. Agenda items include a tower lease amendment and payments for water treatment plant projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $5.775M bond sale and $275,814 loader purchase

The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously recommended several items to the Village Board, including the sale of $5,775,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes and the purchase of a front-end loader for the Street Department. The committee also approved pay requests for the Water Wastewater Treatment Plant project and accepted funds from a county EMS and fire grant program. All motions passed with 3 ayes and 0 nays.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue May 14, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board discusses zoning, infrastructure, and $5.7 million in promissory notes

The Village Board will consider several public hearings regarding the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, football field lighting at Living Word High School, and a PUD for Rytec Corporation, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on water treatment project payments and a proposed sale of $5,775,000 in general obligation promissory notes.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $5.775M in promissory notes and various zoning updates

The Village Board approved the sale of $5.775 million in general obligation promissory notes and authorized a $275,814 front end loader purchase. The board also passed revisions to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and approved a PUD zoning district and site plan for Rytec Corporation, LLC.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Review of the Village of Jackson Adjusted Urban Area Boundary

The Board will review a resolution to approve an adjusted urban area boundary. The meeting also includes reviews for a Verizon monopole installation and a street department loader purchase. Additionally, two pay requests for the water wastewater treatment plant project are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends Case loader purchase and Verizon monopole installation

The Board of Public Works recommended several items to the Village Board and Budget and Finance Committee, including the purchase of a Case front end loader and a temporary Verizon monopole installation. The board also recommended approval of two pay requests for water wastewater treatment plant projects and an adjusted urban area boundary resolution.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 18:00

Police and Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to interview firefighter candidates

The commission will meet to conduct interviews for a Jackson Fire Department Firefighter/EMT opening. Following the closed session, the body may reconvene in open session for possible action related to those interviews.

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✓ Decided: Police and Fire Commission conducts firefighter/EMT interviews

The commission met to interview candidates for a Firefighter/EMT opening in the Jackson Fire Department. Interview results were provided to Chief Swaney, and no further action was taken.

Jackson Municipal Complex - Training Rooms, Jackson
Thu Apr 18, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review site plan for Rytec Corporation at Cedar Parkway

The Jackson Plan Commission will meet on April 18, 2024, to consider several land use requests. The agenda includes a conditional use request for football field lighting and a certified survey map. The commission will also review Ordinance #24-05 regarding a Planned Unit Development at Cedar Parkway.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends approval for Rytec Corp PUD and site plan

The Plan Commission recommended several items to the Village Board for final approval, including a new Planned Unit Development for Rytec Corporation and football field lighting for Living Word High School. The commission also recommended approval of a two-lot certified survey map on Stonewall Drive.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 18:00

Village Board

Swearing in new trustees and appointing committee members

This is the annual organizational meeting for the Jackson Village Board. The agenda includes administering oaths of office to newly elected trustees and making appointments to various village committees and commissions.

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✓ Decided: Village Board appoints members to committees and commissions

The Village Board held its annual organizational meeting to swear in newly elected trustees and fill vacancies on various village boards and commissions. All appointments were approved unanimously.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 18:30

General

Reviewing bids and financing for the Jackson Community Center Expansion

The Village Board will review bids for the 2024 Jackson Community Center Expansion Project. The board will also discuss a potential financing plan with Ehlers Financial Advisors.

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✓ Decided: Jackson board approves Community Center expansion bids 4-3, then backs financing plan 7-0

The Village Board approved Resolution #24-07 accepting and rejecting bids for the 2024 Jackson Community Center Expansion Project on a 4-3 roll vote, with Tr. Matter, Tr. Engelhardt and Tr. Emmrich voting no. The board then voted 7-0 to accept financing option #3 — a combination of downsizing 2024 borrowing and applying to the debt service fund to abate the levy to keep the debt service tax rate flat — and to direct Ehlers and staff to pursue General Obligation Notes. Ten residents signed in to speak on the expansion item; the minutes state the citizen comments expressed support for the project, with one speaker not allowed to comment because he was not a Village resident and another leaving before speaking. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 17:30

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee reviews employee handbook and shared planner services

The committee will review and discuss chapters regarding general personnel, employment, and compensation policies in the Village of Jackson Employee Handbook. The agenda also includes a discussion of a professional services agreement with Washington County for shared planner services.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends handbook updates and shared planner agreement

The Personnel Committee voted to recommend two items to the Village Board for final approval. These include updates to the employee handbook and a professional services agreement for shared planner services with Washington County.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 18:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Review of bids for the 2024 Jackson Community Center Expansion Project

The commission will review construction bids and consider Resolution #24-07 regarding the 2024 Jackson Community Center Expansion Project. The agenda also includes updates on dog park feasibility and a review of financial statements. Additionally, the commission will discuss the Adopt-A-Flower Bed Program and rental requests.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of Community Center expansion bids

The Commission recommended that the Village Board and Budget and Finance Committee approve bids for the 2024 Jackson Community Center Expansion Project. It also recommended approval for a political party picnic rental. Several items, including a dog park update and a flower bed program, were discussed without action.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Committee discusses Community Center expansion and wastewater project funding

The Budget & Finance Committee will review financing plans and bids for the Jackson Community Center Expansion Project. The agenda also includes several payment requests for utility, street, and wastewater projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends several project payments and Community Center expansion plans

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended several infrastructure payments and contract approvals to the Village Board. The committee also moved forward with financing and bid recommendations for the Community Center Expansion project.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Jackson Village Board to discuss R-6 zoning changes and wastewater project funding

The Village Board will hold public hearings regarding residential zoning amendments and a conditional use request for Caymus Court Jackson, LLC. The agenda also includes reviews of budget items for wastewater treatment plant loans and utility improvements. Additionally, the board will discuss employee handbook updates and shared planner services.

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✓ Decided: Jackson board approves R-6 zoning change, Caymus Court request, and multiple pay requests

The Village Board approved Ordinance #24-03 amending Municipal Code Section 48-142 for R-6 residential zoning, including a second reading, and approved a conditional use request for Caymus Court Jackson, LLC at N171 W21875 Caymus Court. The board also approved several payment requests and contracts, including a $323,933.23 Clean Water Fund loan disbursement for the 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant project, a $51,904.44 streetlight removal cost to We-Energies, and a three-year IT contract with Pros 4 Technology. All votes were 6-0, with President Heckendorf excused. The board also approved a resolution disallowing a claim from Kendra Majesky and approved changes to the employee handbook and a shared planner services agreement with Washington County.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works reviews wastewater loans and infrastructure payments

The Board will discuss groundwater issues at 2305 Brookside Drive and review speed study results for Glen Brooke Drive. The meeting includes several payment requests for local construction and utility projects.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends over $420,000 in project payments and loan requests

The Board of Public Works recommended several payments and a loan request to the Budget and Finance Committee and Village Board. Staff was directed to draft a resolution regarding 2020 Census urban area boundary adjustments. No action was taken regarding resident concerns over groundwater issues at 2305 Brookside Drive.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu Mar 21, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Jackson Plan Commission advances R-6 zoning change and two development items

The Plan Commission voted 5-0 to recommend Ordinance #24-03, amending municipal code section 48-142 on R-6 residential zoning, to the Village Board. It also voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution #24-02, amending the Village of Jackson Comprehensive Plan Map 1 - Future Land Use Plan 2050 for parcels T7_047700K & T7_047700L. A conditional use permit for N171 W21875 Caymus Court was recommended to the Village Board 5-0 with one condition. A concept plan for a building addition at W223 N16601 Cedar Parkway was discussed only, with no binding action taken.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 18:30

Personnel Committee

Discussion of Jackson Police Department Lieutenant promotional process

The Personnel Committee will review and discuss the 2024 promotional process for a Jackson Police Department Lieutenant. The meeting includes a closed session regarding this process, with possible action in open session following.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends sick leave benefit changes for Police Lieutenant

The committee recommended that the Village Board approve the 2024 Lieutenant job posting. The recommendation includes a deviation from the Employee Handbook to allow up to 100% sick leave contribution upon retirement, capped at 1,020 hours under specific conditions.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

$331,000 contract for wastewater treatment plant construction services

The committee will review the February 2024 check register and treasurer's report. The agenda includes an EMS letter of appeal and several payments for wastewater and street lighting projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $331,000 for wastewater plant construction services

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended several payments and contracts to the Village Board, including wastewater plant services and street lighting. The committee also recommended denying a request to reduce an EMS bill.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board discusses wastewater projects, subdivision plats, and police promotions

The Village Board will review several infrastructure payments and development agreements. The agenda includes discussions regarding a new Community Development Authority ordinance and the police lieutenant promotional process.

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✓ Decided: Jackson board approves land sale to Glacier Hills Credit Union, TID #7 development deals

The Village Board approved a resolution conveying Village-owned parcel V3-053600I to Glacier Hills Credit Union, along with a development agreement, protective covenant, and shared access maintenance agreement for the Village Square Development. It also authorized the administrator and attorney to purchase parcel V3-008200E with an April 26, 2024 closing date, and approved an amended developer's agreement with Harbor Homes. Earlier in the meeting, the board approved Ordinance #24-02 creating a Community Development Authority and several wastewater and street lighting items.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Board discusses wastewater projects and stormwater issues

The Board of Public Works will discuss a stormwater issue at 2283 Fenceline Drive and review several infrastructure projects. Items include construction services for the wastewater treatment plant and payments related to the storage garage and street lighting.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends $331,000 wastewater plant construction contract

The Board of Public Works recommended several contracts and payments to the Village Board, including wastewater treatment plant services and street lighting. The board also recommended a farming license agreement for public land in TID #7 and an electric easement for the Oaks of Jackson.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Review of final plats for Maple Fields and Morning Meadows subdivisions

The Plan Commission will review final plats for the Maple Fields Subdivision, Addition No. 1, and the Morning Meadows Subdivision, Addition No. 2. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends approval of two subdivision final plats

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve final plats for two subdivision additions. One recommendation included conditions based on a Development Agreement.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Committee reviews bids for wastewater plant and intersection projects

The committee will review bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project and an intersection improvement project. Members will also consider payments related to construction at the wastewater facility storage garage. Additionally, a proposal for a dog park feasibility study is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs $4.7M wastewater plant bid and other village projects

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended that the Village Board approve a $4,715,248.00 bid from JH Hassinger for the 2024 Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. It also recommended approval of three change orders and two pay requests for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Storage Garage with Hunzinger Construction, a $125,124.79 street lighting pay request to Wil-Surge, a $294,459.02 intersection bid from Vinton Construction, and an MSA dog park feasibility and design proposal not to exceed $11,750.00. All motions carried 3-0. The committee also approved its January 18, 2024 special meeting minutes and the January 2024 check register and Treasurer's report.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board reviews bids for $4.7 million wastewater treatment plant project

The Village Board will review bids for a $4.7 million wastewater treatment plant improvement and an intersection improvement project. The agenda also includes pay requests for ongoing construction and a presentation on municipal complex drainage. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property sales and land purchases in TID 7.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $4.7M wastewater plant bid and $32k roof drainage fix

The Village Board approved a $4,715,248.00 bid for the 2024 Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project and authorized up to $32,865.00 for municipal complex roof drainage repairs. Several change orders and payments for the wastewater storage garage and street lighting projects were also approved. The board additionally approved an amended developer agreement for the Oaks of Jackson Phase I Development.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jan 30, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Public Works

Review of bids for the 2024 Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project

The Board of Public Works will review bids for wastewater treatment plant and intersection improvement projects. The agenda includes several payment requests and change orders for ongoing construction. Residents are also scheduled to discuss traffic concerns on Glen Brooke Drive.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends $4.7M wastewater plant contract for JH Hassinger

The Board of Public Works voted 7-0 to recommend the Village Board award JH Hassinger a contract for the 2024 Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project at $4,715,248.00. The board also recommended approval of three change orders and two pay requests for the Hunzinger Construction storage garage, two pay requests for the STH 60 street lighting project, and a $294,459.02 bid from Vinton Construction for the Eagle Drive and STH 60 roundabout. On Glen Brooke Drive traffic concerns, the board expressed interest in a speed study but took no formal action.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jan 30, 2024 · 18:45

Village Board

Village Board discusses property sale and street lighting payments

The Village Board will consider the sale of publicly owned property in TID 7 and discuss related development agreements. The agenda also includes a pay request for street lighting and an ordinance amendment regarding pet limits.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves zoning code updates and property transfer in TID 7

The Village Board authorized a request for proposals to update zoning codes and approved an ordinance regarding the maximum number of dogs per residence. The board also approved a building inspection agreement with the City of Hartford and transferred ownership of several outlots to the Oaks of Jackson Homeowner's Association, Inc.

Jackson Municipal Complex, Jackson
Thu Jan 18, 2024 · 18:30

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee discusses building inspection agreement with City of Hartford

The Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting and review an intergovernmental agreement for building inspection services with the City of Hartford. The agenda also includes a period for citizens or village staff to address the committee.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends shared building inspection services with Hartford

The Jackson Personnel Committee approved the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes and voted 3-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve an intergovernmental agreement to share building inspection services with the City of Hartford. Administrator Keller cited cost savings and difficulty hiring a part-time inspector; Trustee Emmrich raised concerns about hours versus retirement system costs. The recommendation now goes to the Village Board for a final decision.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Thu Jan 18, 2024 · 18:45

Budget and Finance Committee

Budget and Finance Committee reviews street lighting pay request

The committee will review the December 2023 check register and treasurer's report. A pay request for the STH 60 Street Lighting Project is also scheduled for consideration.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $94,502.93 payment for STH 60 street lighting

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended that the Village Board approve a payment to Wil-Surge for the State Highway 60 Street Lighting Project. The committee also approved the December 2023 check register and Treasurer's report.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Thu Jan 18, 2024 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider ordinance amending maximum number of dogs per residence

The commission will review an amended site plan for 250 Focus, LLC and a two-lot survey map. Members will also consider a zoning audit report from planning consultant Tim Schwecke. The meeting includes discussion of an ordinance amendment regarding the maximum number of dogs allowed per residence.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends zoning code updates and site plan for 250 Focus, LLC

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a site plan for 250 Focus, LLC and an amended two-lot certified survey map. The commission also recommended updating the maximum number of dogs per residence and authorizing a request for proposal to revise Village Zoning Codes.

Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 18:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Selection of proposal for Jackson Dog Park feasibility and design

The commission will review the current financial status and provide an update on the Jackson Community Center expansion. The meeting includes a recommendation regarding the Jackson Dog Park feasibility and design RFP selection. Additionally, members will review the 2024 calendar of events and Monte Carlo Night scheduled for February 24, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends MSA for dog park feasibility and design

The Parks & Recreation Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a proposal from MSA for the Jackson Dog Park Feasibility and Design. The commission also placed the current financial report on file and reviewed the timeline for the Community Center expansion.

N168W19851 Main Street, Jackson
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 18:45

Personnel Committee

Jackson Personnel Committee to consider building inspection agreement with Hartford

The committee will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for building inspection services from the City of Hartford. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from December 12, 2023.

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Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 19:00

Budget and Finance Committee

Budget and Finance Committee reviews street lighting pay request

The committee will review the December 2023 check register and treasurer's report. A pay request for the STH 60 Street Lighting Project is also on the agenda.

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Village Board Room, Jackson
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 19:30

Village Board

Village Board reviews street lighting payment and fire department agreement

The Village Board will consider approval of the 2024 Jackson Fire Department Services Agreement and massage establishment licenses. The meeting also includes a review of a $94,502.93 pay request for the STH 60 Street Lighting Project.

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Village Board Room, Jackson