Kewaskum public meetings in 2022

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a regular meeting with department head and committee reports, then convene into closed session to discuss a police union contract, bargaining with the Library Foundation and Shared Facility, TID #4, wastewater supervisor applications, and other personnel matters. No public hearings or citizen appearances are scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss police union contract
• Closed session to discuss bargaining with Library Foundation and Shared Facility
• Closed session to discuss TID #4
• Closed session to discuss wastewater supervisor applications
• Discussion and possible action on CIC appointments

The Village Board approved a new Police Union contract and allocated up to $50,000 from the fund balance for TID #4 engineering. The board also authorized an IT server update using ARPA funds and approved November payroll and accounts payable.

• Approved new Police Union contract (voice vote)
• Approved up to $50,000 from fund balance for TID #4 engineering (voice vote)
• Approved IT server update utilizing ARPA funds and CIP update (voice vote)
• Approved November Accounts Payable (voice vote)
• Approved November Payroll (voice vote)
• Accepted nomination of Jim Geiger to the Community Investment Committee
• Approved amended vacation schedule for Assistant Administrator crediting 14 years of service (voice vote)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider setting the 2023 tax levy via Resolution 2022-07, along with ordinances on administration duties and employee dismissal. They will also discuss a proposed subdivision (Keller CSM), impact fees, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will then convene closed session to discuss the police union contract and TID #4 development negotiations.

• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2022-07 Tax Levy (2023 village tax rate)
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2022-11 Administration Duties
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2022-12 Dismissal
• Discussion and possible action on Keller CSM (certified survey map)
• Closed session to discuss police union and TID #4 development

The Village Board approved Resolution 2022-07 regarding the tax levy and the 2023 meeting schedule. The board also approved the Keller CSM and an amended resolution for library tax exemption. A decision was made to implement a PTO plan starting April 1, 2023.

• Approved Resolution 2022-07 Tax Levy (voice vote)
• Approved 2023 Village Board Meeting Schedule (voice vote)
• Approved Keller CSM (voice vote)
• Approved Amended Resolution 2022-06 Library Tax Exempt (voice vote)
• Declared intent to implement PTO plan on April 1, 2023 (voice vote)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget and is expected to take action on adopting it. The board will also discuss and possibly act on the 2023 Village Budget, PTO policy, administration job descriptions, and Ordinance 2022-05 on room tax. A closed session is scheduled to discuss police union negotiations and TID #4 development.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 Village Budget
• Discussion and possible action on 2023 Village Budget
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2022-05 Room Tax
• Closed session to discuss police union and TID #4 development
• Discussion and possible action on DPW job postings and shared facilities

The Village Board approved the 2023 Budget with specific fund reallocations and a reduction in the library levy. The board also adopted a room tax ordinance and updated administration job descriptions. Additionally, the board voted to post DPW jobs.

• Approved 2023 Budget with reallocations to DPW Wages, Storm Sewer maintenance, crack filling, and a $16,000 reduction in Library levy
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-05 Room Tax
• Adopted Administration Job Descriptions effective January 1, 2023
• Approved posting of DPW jobs
• Approved October Accounts Payable
• Approved October Payroll
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Closed public hearing on 2023 Budget (7-0)

Village Board

The Kewaskum Village Board will discuss the 2023 budget, including possible action on the Fickler Memorial Fund, KKCP Nature Trail Fund, wages, and PTO. New business includes possible action on administration job descriptions, a 2050 Transportation Plan, Ordinance 2022-05 on room tax, and a MuniCode supplement. The board will also convene into closed session to discuss personnel, police union matters, and TID #4 development.

• Discussion and possible action on 2023 Wages and PTO
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2022-05 Room Tax
• Discussion and possible action on 2050 Transportation Plan
• Closed session to discuss personnel, police union, and TID #4 Development
• Discussion and possible action on Administration Job Descriptions

The Village Board approved the 2023 wage schedule and accepted the 2050 Transportation Plan. The board also authorized posting the Treasurer position and executing an offer to purchase with CD Smith.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 2023 Wages, including KPD wages as part of contract (voice vote)
• Accepted 2050 Transportation Plan (voice vote)
• Approved MuniCode Annual Supplement Addendum (voice vote)
• Approved posting the Treasurer position (voice vote)
• Approved execution of offer to purchase with CD Smith (voice vote, Weninger abstaining)
• Postponed decision on Fickler Memorial Fund and KKCP Nature Trail Fund (voice vote)

Village Board

The Kewaskum Village Board will discuss the preliminary 2023 budget, a library tax exemption resolution, and a Mid-Moraine Municipal Court amendment. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss personnel, police union matters, and TID development.

• Preliminary 2023 Budget review (discussion only)
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2022-06 Library Tax Exemption
• Discussion and possible action on Mid Moraine Municipal Court Amendment
• Closed session to discuss police union and TID development
• Organizational Study presentation by Community Security Solutions (possible action)

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a special meeting to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties or the investing of public funds. The specific focus of the closed session is TID Development.

• Closed session discussion regarding TID Development

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several operational items, including a new driveway policy and the location of a County Radio Tower. The board will also discuss next steps for the Shared Facility Building and a sewer charge agreement with Family Dairies USA.

• Discussion and possible action on Family Dairies USA Agreement for a $15,000 fixed quarterly sewer charge
• Discussion and possible action on Construction Manager RFP for the Shared Facility Building
• Discussion and possible action on County Radio Tower location
• Discussion and possible action on new Driveway Policy
• Anti-Crime Plan presentation by Washington County Executive and County Sheriff

Village Board

The Village Board will review a proposed site plan for Graduation Ink at 109 Hillcrest Road. Additional discussion includes the Community Rivers Program Proposal, Reigle Park signage, and an organizational study progress report.

• Proposed site plan by Graduation Ink at 109 Hillcrest Road
• Community Rivers Program Proposal
• Reigle Park Signage Donation and Fee Waiver
• August Accounts Payable and Payroll review
• Closed session regarding TID development and Building Inspection contract

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to consider several agreements and a new nuisance ordinance. The session includes reports from department heads and discussions on the County Road Plan and a hotel study.

• Recommendation on Ordinance 2022-10 Nuisances
• Discussion and possible action on IT Agreement
• Discussion and possible action on KYSO/Reigle Park and KAA/KKCP MOUs
• Discussion on County Road Plan presentation by Scott Schmitt
• Closed session to discuss employee retirement health benefits, TID Development, and Building Inspection contract

Village Board

The Village Board will convene a closed session to consider employment or performance data regarding the Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position. The open session includes a discussion regarding a PTO benefit presentation.

• Closed session regarding Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer employment, promotion, or compensation
• Discussion of PTO Benefit Presentation

Village Board

The Village Board will review the 2021 audit presentation and discuss the 2023 budget process. The board is also considering action on a water utility simplified rate case and a contract renewal for Kewaskum Foods LLC.

• 2021 Audit presentation by Wendi Unger/Baker Tilly
• Water Utility Simplified Rate Case
• Kewaskum Foods LLC contract renewal
• 2023 Budget process discussion
• Closed session to discuss Verizon contract proposal

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to discuss infrastructure for US Hwy 45 and a Certified Survey Map for TID 3. The board will also consider a resolution for reserve encumbered funds and the closure of a library CD.

• Discussion and possible action on US Hwy 45 water and sewer infrastructure
• Possible action on Certified Survey Map within Village TID 3
• Possible action on Resolution 2022-05 Reserve Encumbered Funds
• Possible action on Library Tessar CD closure
• Possible action on acceptance of Police Department donation

Village Board

The Village Board will consider approvals for an EMS Flex Grant, a YMCA swim pass arrangement, and a café seating application. The board will also discuss closing Parkview Street from 1st Street to the St. Lucas parking lot for National Night Out on August 2nd. A closed session is scheduled to negotiate a TID #3 developer agreement and potential development.

• EMS Flex Grant application
• Parkview Street closure for National Night Out on August 2nd
• YMCA swim pass arrangement
• Café Seating Application
• TID #3 Developer Agreement (Closed Session)

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct public hearings regarding special assessments for sanitary sewer laterals on Main Street and various alcohol beverage license applications. The board will also discuss paving projects for Brooklane Drive and Forest Avenue, as well as updates to utility policies and permits.

• Public hearing for special assessments on Main Street sanitary sewer laterals
• Public hearing for alcohol beverage licenses including Kohn’s Filling Station and Geidel’s Piggly Wiggly
• Discussion on 2022 Brooklane Drive Phase 2 Paving Project and Forest Avenue Mill and Overlay
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-07 regarding Café Seating and Outdoor Service Areas
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-09 regarding Utilities and Ordinance 2022-08 regarding Permits

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to discuss potential street project funding, the Knights Ave Lift Station upgrade, and sanitary sewer user charges. The board will also consider an ordinance for outdoor café seating and the purchase of body and squad cameras for the police department.

• Resolution 2022-02 Sanitary Sewer User Charges and Rates
• Café seating and outdoor service area ordinance
• Purchase of body and squad cameras for KPD
• Knights Ave Lift Station upgrade
• Resolution 2022-03 CMAR Report

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a hotel feasibility study. The study concerns a proposed hotel development on 14 acres along U.S. 45.

• Discussion and possible action on a hotel feasibility study for a proposed development on 14 acres along U.S. 45

Village Board

The Village Board will meet for a special session to deliberate on shared facilities proposals. The board may return to open session to act on items discussed during the closed session.

• Closed session discussion regarding Shared Facilities Proposals

Village Board

The Village Board will review several items including a sewer rate study, the garbage collection contract, and potential street closures for the Memorial Day Parade. The meeting also includes reports from department heads regarding fire, police, and public works activity.

• Sewer Rate Study discussion
• Garbage Collection contract discussion
• Main Street assessments and bump outs
• Shared Facilities RFP Proposal & Presentation
• Memorial Day Parade street closures

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the creation of a Community Investment Committee to advise on business and resident enhancements, including the new municipal building project. The board will also address garbage collection and strategic planning updates.

• Proposed creation of Community Investment Committee with 7 voting members
• Discussion and possible action on Garbage Collection
• Discussion and possible action on Strategic Planning update
• Discussion and possible action on 2022-2023 Committee Appointments
• Closed session to discuss lateral transfer agreements and Administration Department positions

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss and potentially take action on bids and presentations for a garbage collection RFP. The board also plans to enter a closed session to negotiate garbage collection terms.

• Discussion and possible action on Garbage Collection RFP Bids & Presentations
• Closed session for garbage collection negotiations

Village Board

The Village Board will review several new ordinances, including those regarding graffiti, room tax, and garbage collection. The meeting also includes discussion on using ARPA funds for a Badger Book and iPads, as well as relocating a fire hydrant at Reigle Park.

• Ordinance 2022-04: Prohibition of Graffiti
• Ordinance 2022-05: Room Tax
• Ordinance 2022-06: Garbage Collection
• Relocation of fire hydrant at Reigle Park using Water Impact Fees
• Purchase of Badger Book and iPads using ARPA funds

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss accepting two law enforcement grants for equipment and technology. The board is also considering a Request for Proposals for an organizational structure assessment and succession planning study.

• WI DOJ Coronavirus Emergency Supplement Funding Grant for Police Department laptops: $4,840.00
• WI Investment in Safer Communities Grant for Police Department camera upgrades: $9,652.50
• Request for Proposals for an Organizational Structure Assessment and Succession Planning
• Discussion and possible action on Knights Avenue Lift Station and ARPA funds
• Closed session to discuss potential developments in TID #3

Village Board

The Village Board will review department reports, including staffing and spring election updates. The meeting includes discussions on Kiwanis Park, fireworks donations, and a shared facilities request for proposal.

• Discussion of February Accounts Payable and Payroll
• Possible action on Kiwanis Park
• Possible action on 2022 July 3rd Fireworks donations
• Possible action on Shared Facilities Request for Proposal
• Reconsideration of Special Event Permit for Kewaskum Farmers Market

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss a sewer utility rate study and bids for the Brooklane Drive street project. The board is also considering ordinances regarding alcohol licenses and special event permits. A public hearing is scheduled for a retail fermented malt beverage application.

• Sewer Utility Rate Study presentation by Brian Roemer/Ehlers Financial
• Brooklane Drive street project bids
• Ordinance 2022-02 Alcohol and Operator Licenses
• Ordinance 2022-03 Special Event Permits
• Water Main Extension acceptance for Nature Haven Blvd.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider updates to the Redevelopment Plan and revisions to Municipal Code sections 6-61 to 6-73 regarding alcohol and operator licenses. The board will also review January accounts payable and payroll.

• Discussion and possible action on the Redevelopment Plan
• Proposed revisions to Municipal Code Sections 6-61 to 6-73 regarding Alcohol and Operator Licenses
• Possible action on Main Street Assessments
• Possible approval of an Operator’s License for Brandon Rau (J-Stop)
• Discussion and possible action on the 2022 Bulk Pick-up date

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a garbage collection ordinance and Request for Proposals (RFP). The board will also conduct a performance evaluation of the Village Administrator.

• Approval of Garbage Collection ordinance and RFP
• Closed session regarding Shared Facilities
• Village Administrator performance evaluation

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the repeal and recreation of flood-related municipal codes. The board is also discussing a garbage collection ordinance and a copy machine lease.

• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 2022-01 Chapter 40, Floods, Section 40-26 to Section 40-157
• Possible action on Garbage Collection ordinance and RFP
• Possible action on Copy Machine Lease
• Possible action on Gaga Ball Pit donation
• Operator's License applications for Sarah Gill and Emily Hesse (Fifth Quarter)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider actions on infrastructure maintenance, financial policies, and facility management. The meeting includes discussions on utility and snow removal invoice disputes and potential developments in TID #3 during a closed session.

• Hwy 45 project maintenance agreements
• SCADA upgrade
• Shared Facilities building and committee future
• Operator's Licenses for Kewaskum Corner Mart and Fifth Quarter
• 6-month CD renewal for the Library Board

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to review department head reports and address several items of new business. The board may take action on the 2020 audit, committee appointments, and a water bill dispute.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2020 Audit
• Discussion and possible action to approve Committee appointments
• Discussion and possible action on D. Schaub water bill dispute