Stratford public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Board considered several personnel appointments, including recommending Samantha Hernandez as Village Clerk and appointing Ken Meyer as a signatory. It approved specifications for two trucks referenced on a V&H order form and on Monroe quote 1JAK006322. The Board also accepted Resolution 2025‑10 to carry forward certain 2025 appropriations into 2026 and approved water and electric expenses.
- Recommend appointing Samantha Hernandez as Village Clerk
- Appoint Ken Meyer as signatory
- Approve truck specs for F6L 4x4 Chassis Cab (V&H order form)
- Approve truck specs per Monroe quote 1JAK006322
- Accept Resolution 2025‑10 to continue 2025 appropriations into 2026
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee opened a closed session to discuss staffing for the municipal office and the police department, as allowed by Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c). After the closed session, the committee voted to appoint Samantha Hernandez as the Village Clerk. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Closed session to consider municipal office staffing
- Closed session to consider police department staffing
- Appointment of Samantha Hernandez as Village Clerk
Village Board
The Stratford Village Board approved the Village expenses totaling $241,719.09. It also moved approval of Water & Electric expenses of $184,216.04 to the next meeting. The board adopted an update to Ordinance §442-29 Recycling for multiple‑family dwellings and accepted the Chief’s written report. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of Jamie Heindl.
- Approval of Village expenses $241,719.09
- Postponement of Water & Electric expenses approval $184,216.04
- Adoption of Ordinance §442-29 Recycling update for multiple‑family dwellings
- Acceptance of the Chief’s written report
- Acceptance of resignation of Jamie Heindl
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee met in closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data. The specific focus of the closed session was employee evaluations.
- Closed session to discuss employee evaluations
Village Board
The Stratford Village Board adopted the 2026 budget and accompanying tax levy. It also approved a rezoning request for a parcel on Legion Street from single‑family to multi‑family use. Additional actions included authorizing a $302,000 borrowing resolution and approving utility expense amounts. Several committee reports and a timber bid re‑advertisement were also accepted.
- Rezoning of parcel ID 182-2704-191-1042 on Legion Street from R-2 to R-3 for a duplex
- Resolution authorizing borrowing in the amount of $302,000
- Approval of the 2026 budget and tax levy
- Approval of Water & Electric expenses totaling $376,680.75
- Readvertise timber bid for property at 120300 State Highway 153
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee opened with a motion to hold a closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employee matters such as police department staffing, shift coverage, public comment procedures, employee evaluations, and holiday gifts. After the closed session, the committee voted to recommend the 2025 employee holiday gifts to the Water & Electric department and the Village Board. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
- Closed session to discuss police department staffing and shift coverage
- Closed session to discuss public comment procedures
- Closed session to discuss employee evaluations
- Recommendation of 2025 employee holiday gifts to Water & Electric and Village Board
Public Works Committee
The Stratford Public Works Committee carried a motion to recommend a review of the village’s wind turbine zoning ordinances. The committee also received a report that Public Works has finished spreading sludge for the year and that the septic receiving station is being pumped out. Both items were carried.
- Motion to recommend review of wind turbine zoning ordinances (carried)
- Report: Public Works completed annual sludge spreading (carried)
- Report: Septic receiving station is being pumped out (carried)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting (carried)
Village Board
The Village Board approved several public works agreements, including a land lease and a snow removal contract. The board also requested a safety study for the intersection of State Highway 97 and 153 and scheduled the 2026 budget hearing.
- I/B Park Land Lease with Lynn Farms/Greenberg Farms at $110/acre through 12/31/2028
- Resolution 2025-05 requesting WI DOT safety study on State Highway 97 & 153 intersection
- Village expenses totaling $120,322.86, TIF #3 expenses of $27,926.20, and TIF #4 expenses of $2,541.04
- Water & Electric Expenses in the amount of $57,747.00
- 2026 Budget Hearing set for 11/11/2025
Finance Committee
The Stratford Finance Committee met on October 6, 2025 at the Community Hall on Larch Street. Trustees and staff reviewed the proposed 2026 budget and discussed potential capital purchases. No specific motions or decisions were recorded in the agenda.
Water Electric Commission
The Water and Electric Commission met to approve expenses, review water loss, and receive updates on public works and utility operations. The body approved a payment of $57,747.00 and adjourned.
- Approved $57,747.00 in check payments
- Approved charges for equipment and personnel
- Reviewed water loss report
- Public Works flushing hydrants this week
- Approved minutes from September 9, 2025
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission considered a rezoning request for a property at the northeast end of Legion Street and voted to recommend approving it as R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential. The commission also scheduled a public hearing on the rezoning for November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM. No other matters were addressed.
- Recommendation to approve rezoning of the northeast end of Legion Street to R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential
- Public hearing set for 11/11/2025 at 6:35 PM on the rezoning request
- Motion to adjourn the meeting (carried)
Public Works Committee
The committee approved several funding and policy items, including $324 for scout signs on the Heritage Trail and a $20 per hour increase to all 2026 equipment and personnel charges. It also recommended a timber sale for the Village property at 120300 State Highway 153, a three‑year land lease with Lynn Farms/Greenberg Farms at $110 per acre, and the 2025‑2026 snow and salt agreement with SAFD. Additional motions approved the placement of a scout aluminum can collection bin behind the Village Garage, the Street and Sidewalk Priority List, and the Director of Public Works report.
- Approve $324 funding for scout sign project on Heritage Trail
- Approve $20/hour increase for all 2026 equipment and personnel charges
- Recommend timber sale for Village property at 120300 State Highway 153 (bids to be reviewed)
- Approve three‑year I/B Park land lease with Lynn Farms/Greenberg Farms at $110 per acre per year
- Approve placement of scout aluminum can collection bin behind the Village Garage
Finance Committee
The Stratford Finance Committee reviewed the 2026 village budget and discussed capital purchases. The committee voted unanimously to convene a closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to consider purchasing public property, investing public funds, and possible TIF district developments.
- Review of the 2026 village budget
- Discussion of capital purchases
- Motion passed to hold a closed session for public property purchase considerations
- Closed‑session agenda includes possible TIF district developments
Personnel Committee
The Village of Stratford Personnel Committee met on September 24, 2025. The committee opened a closed session to discuss 2026 wages and employee evaluations for village staff, as permitted by Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c). After discussion, the committee voted to recommend the proposed wages to the finance committee. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
- Closed session to consider 2026 wages for village employees
- Closed session to consider employee performance evaluations
- Motion to recommend wages to the finance committee
- Motion to convene and later end the closed session
Personnel Committee
The Stratford Village Personnel Committee met on September 16, 2025 at the Community Hall, 118900 Larch Street. Members voted unanimously to convene a closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c). The closed session will be used to consider employee performance reviews and related personnel matters. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
- Closed session to consider employee performance reviews
Public Safety Committee
The Stratford Public Safety Committee considered two motions and carried both. Members recommended that the village board update street names as set out in ordinance 495-15. They also recommended that the village board change the legal age provision in ordinance 339-9 to match the federal legal age. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Recommend updating street names in ordinance 495-15 to the village board
- Recommend updating the legal age to the federal standard in ordinance 339-9 to the village board
Water Electric Commission
The Water and Electric Commission approved a payment of $425,831.46. It also voted to table the Selk and Country Wireless contract renewals until equipment listings are accurate. The commission accepted the Superintendent's report and the Clerk's report. All motions were carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
- Table Selk and Country Wireless contract renewals pending equipment list accuracy
- Approve payment of checks totaling $425,831.46
- Accept Superintendent's report on public works activities
- Accept Clerk's report
- Approve minutes from 08/12/2025 meeting
Village Board
The Stratford Village Board approved a $13,842.70 contract for a playground installation and updated the Village Fee Schedule. The board also approved temporary beer licenses for local organizations and renewed a health insurance policy for employees.
- Playground installation contract: $13,842.70
- Village Fee Schedule updates approved
- Temporary beer licenses for Chamber of Commerce and Quarterback Club
- United Healthcare renewal for employees
- Village expenses totaling $934,962.72
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee recommended a sign project for the Heritage Trail and approved a $13,842.70 quote for a playground installation by MWP Recreation. The committee also recommended updating an ordinance regarding residential zones.
- Recommendation for Heritage Trail sign project
- Recommendation for playground installation quote of $13,842.70
- Recommendation to update ordinance §590-90(L) wording
- Public Works report on wastewater treatment plant wet test
- Public Works report on sewer jetting and crosswalk painting
Village Board
The Village Board approved several components of the SRTS Sidewalk Project, including the design study report and right of way plat. The board also authorized insurance renewals and approved various municipal expenses.
- Approval of SRTS Sidewalk Project design study report, relocation order, and right of way plat
- Approval of MSA professional services real estate contract
- Approval of Village expenses totaling $199,744.93 and Water & Electric expenses of $340,542.22
- Opening of the Special Permit Archery Zone for the 2025 hunting season
- Approval of storage container permit at 211775 State Highway 97
Water Electric Commission
The Water and Electric Commission approved payments for checks totaling $349,728.66 and accepted reports from the Superintendent and Clerk. The meeting also addressed a state shutdown of an industrial park project due to permitting issues.
- Approved $349,728.66 in check payments
- Accepted Superintendent's report
- Accepted Clerk's report
- Reviewed water loss report
- Reviewed Delinquent list