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Thiensville public meetings in 2024

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

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Thiensville trustees to approve 2025 fee schedules and drainage easements

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2025 Village fee schedule, permanent sanitary sewage easements for Williamsburg Holdings, LLC, and a drainage easement agreement. The board will also receive a presentation on the Mequon-Thiensville Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission Master Plan.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville Board approves 2025 fees, easements, and Heimat Group MOU extension

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 Village fee schedule, permit and zoning fees, and a resolution confirming the fee schedule. It also approved two easement agreements with Williamsburg Holding, LLC for the Pigeon Creek Project, and directed staff to extend the Memorandum of Understanding with Heimat Group for up to two additional 30-day periods. The Board accepted two donations to the Police Department and discussed the draft Mequon-Thiensville Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan without taking action.

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Trustees

Joint Review Board to review annual Tax Incremental District report

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the annual PE-300 report regarding the performance and status of the Village's active Tax Incremental District. The board will also consider a resolution acknowledging the filing of this report.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to receive Downtown Thiensville update

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation regarding Downtown Thiensville. The meeting also includes a presentation of quilts to police department veterans and a review of the upcoming meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee of the Whole adjusts 2025 meeting schedule

The Committee reviewed upcoming meeting dates and adjusted the February and March schedules. No other substantive legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider new residence and business at 127 S Main St

The Plan Commission will discuss and take action regarding the razing of an existing structure to build a new residence and business. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from October 8, 2024.

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Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Thiensville Board to vote on 2025 budget and tax levy

The Board of Trustees will review and take action on the 2025 budget, tax levy, and sewer utility budget. The meeting includes votes on employee salaries, a school resource officer program, and a code amendment regarding backyard chickens.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville Board adopts 2025 budget and 2024 tax levy

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025 general and sewer utility budgets, as well as employee salaries through 2025. The Board also authorized the replacement of two Public Works vehicles and approved a school resource officer program agreement.

Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 18:00

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission

Commission to review and approve fire and EMS hiring lists

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission will meet to review and approve several hiring lists. The body will also consider an amendment to the hiring process for full-time firefighters and paramedics.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves multiple fire/EMS hiring lists and process amendment

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission unanimously approved the Paid-on-Call Hiring List, the Battalion Chief Hiring List, the Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedics Hiring List, and an amendment to the hiring process for full-time firefighters/paramedics. All motions carried 7-0. The commission also approved the September 11, 2024 minutes with a correction to the vote count.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adjourn at 6:30 PM by Trustee Eckert SECONDED by Citizen Chimenti. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Aye: 7 No: 0
1 abstain
[MIN_SIGNATURES] abstain
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board to review 2025 work plan and financial reports

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board will meet to approve minutes, review Q3 financial reports, and update financial and employee policies. The board will also review and approve the 2025 work plan.

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✓ Decided: Fire & EMS board reviews finances, defers major decisions to 2025

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board met on November 13, 2024, and approved the September minutes with corrections. No substantive decisions were made; the board reviewed the Q3 financial report, discussed draft financial policies and employee manual updates, and set a January 8, 2025, meeting date.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adjourn at 6:08 PM by Alderman Bach SECONDED by Alderman Mayr. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Aye: 7 No: 0
1 abstain
[MIN_SIGNATURES] abstain
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Thiensville Preservation Commission to discuss plaque awards

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve annual plaque awards. The meeting will include a public comment period and the approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission approves annual plaque award with changes

The Thiensville Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the annual plaque award with minor text changes, including removing the word 'originally' and adding a period. A replica certificate will be presented at the recognition dinner instead of the plaque itself.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 18:30

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to consider police officer employment offer

The Board of Trustees is holding a special session to review and take action on a conditional offer of employment. The meeting focuses on filling a Police Officer position.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves conditional offer for new Police Officer position.

The Thiensville Board of Trustees unanimously approved extending a conditional offer of employment for a Police Officer position. The meeting was brief, lasting only eight minutes, and adjourned shortly after this single substantive action.

Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Thiensville holds public hearing on 2025 budget

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing to gather input on the 2025 Village of Thiensville budget. The committee will review and make a recommendation regarding Resolution 2023-11 to adopt the budget and establish the 2024 tax levy and rate.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville committee recommends 2025 budget and tax levy

The Committee of the Whole held a public hearing on the 2025 village budget, with no public comments. The committee unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 2024-11, which adopts the 2025 budget and establishes the 2024 tax levy and rate. The recommendation will go to the full Village Board for final action.

Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Thiensville Board to review Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS 2025 budget

The Board of Trustees will consider resolutions regarding the Southern Ozaukee Fire and EMS Department's 2025 budget and levy limit exceptions. The board will also review a water trust conversion agreement and a contract for assessor fees.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025 Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS budget

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025 budget and a levy limit exception for the Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Department. Other actions included approving a three-year assessor contract and authorizing staff to draft an agreement regarding the Alberta Water Trust conversion.

Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review home addition and new construction

The Plan Commission will review and take action on two residential projects. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and a period for citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves home addition and new home construction

The Thiensville Plan Commission unanimously approved a home addition at 307 E Freistadt Road and the razing and construction of a new single-family home at 215 S Orchard Street. Both motions carried 5-0. The Orchard Street project was initially recommended for denial due to size, but revised plans increased the house length to meet zoning requirements.

Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Village to discuss water service, fire budget, and assessor contract

The Committee of the Whole will discuss drafting an agreement for Village participation in the Alberta Water Trust conversion to Mequon City Water. The board will review the Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS 2025 budget, authorize an exception to levy limits, and approve a three-year contract for assessor fees.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville committee recommends water conversion agreement and EMS budget

The Thiensville Committee of the Whole voted to recommend drafting an agreement for the Alberta Water Trust conversion to Mequon City water and recommended approval of the Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS levy exception and 2025 budget. The committee also recommended a three-year contract for annual assessor fees and tabled a new operator's license.

Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Thiensville Board of Trustees to establish emergency line of officers

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to approve a resolution regarding emergency leadership. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the purchase of public properties or the investment of public funds.

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✓ Decided: Trustees approve MOU for mixed-use project at 301 N Main St

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Heimat Capital LLC for development of a mixed-use project at 301 N Main Street. They also unanimously approved Resolution 2024-08 establishing a line of officers for emergencies and expressed appreciation to Glaze for its 20th anniversary. The board adjourned to closed session to discuss purchasing public properties and reconvened to take action on the MOU.

Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 17:00

Committee of the Whole

Thiensville holds 2025 budget workshop

The Committee of the Whole will review and discuss the proposed 2025 budget. Presentations will be provided by the Village Administrator, Police Chief, and Director of Community Services/Public Works.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews 2025 budget, no final decisions made

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed 2025 budget, including revenue estimates, departmental requests, and a proposed tax rate of $5.25 per $1,000. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the draft will be published for a public hearing in November. The meeting was procedural, with only motions to recess, reconvene, and adjourn being approved unanimously.

Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Board to review 2023 financial statements and court projects

The Board of Trustees will review the 2023 financial statements prepared by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause & Co. and discuss a tennis and pickleball court project. The meeting also includes approvals for liquor licenses and street closing applications for local events.

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✓ Decided: Board approves wider court design, removes snack shack for tennis/pickleball project

The Board unanimously approved increasing the width of the tennis/pickleball court and taking down the snack shack as part of the Court Sports project. They also approved the consent agenda, accounts payable, liquor license renewals, new operator's licenses, parade/street closing applications, and accepted a $500 gift. The 2023 audited financial statements were presented with a clean opinion, noting material weaknesses due to staffing.

Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 18:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission

Commission to review hiring processes for new fire staff

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission will meet to approve minutes from July and review hiring processes for a Battalion Chief and a Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM on September 11, 2024, at 250 Elm Street in Thiensville.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves paid-on-call hiring list and hiring processes

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission unanimously approved the paid-on-call hiring list, the hiring process for a Battalion Chief, and the hiring process for a full-time firefighter paramedic. All motions passed 7-0. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adjourn at 6:57 PM by Alderman Mayr SECONDED by Trustee Eckert. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Aye: 7 No: 0
1 abstain
[MIN_SIGNATURES] abstain
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board to review 2025 budget and ambulance rates

The Board will consider the 2025 budget and an ambulance rate survey. Members will also review the 2023 annual report, personnel handbook updates, and a strategic plan update.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025 budget with 5.1% municipal contribution increase

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board approved the 2025 budget, which includes a 5.1% increase in municipal contributions, utilizing a levy limit exemption. The board also approved ambulance rate increases and the minutes from previous meetings. No action was taken on the closed session topic.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adjourn at 6:39 PM by Mayor Nerbun SECONDED by Trustee Eckert. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Aye: 7 No: 0
1 abstain
[MIN_SIGNATURES] abstain
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review gazebo and shed requests

The Plan Commission will meet to review and take action on two residential structure requests. The body will also approve minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville Plan Commission approves gazebo and shed projects

The Thiensville Plan Commission approved minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting, a gazebo project at 338 Riverview Drive, and a shed project at 330 Heidel Road. The commission also heard public comments regarding zoning and minimum square footage requirements, and received a staff report on code modernization and fence approvals.

Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses Village Park Master Plan and chicken permitting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Village Park Master Plan, park updates, and the Freistadt Bike and Pedestrian Path. The body will also review a resolution for emergency officer succession and various liquor license applications.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to draft chicken ordinance for November

The Committee of the Whole discussed permitting chickens in the Village and directed staff to research a possible ordinance for the November meeting. They also reviewed Village Park updates, discussed the master plan (including court configurations), and considered a bike/pedestrian path along Freistadt Road. Several routine items were recommended unanimously, including parade permits, a license renewal, new operator's licenses, and a gift acceptance. The meeting adjourned to closed session and reconvened without public action.

Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Thiensville Board of Trustees to hold special session on Sept. 9

The Board of Trustees will hold a special session at 250 Elm Street to conduct committee business and an appointment. The agenda includes a roll call and a report from the President, specifically regarding a Plan Commission appointment.

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✓ Decided: Jerry Schmitz appointed to Plan Commission unanimously

The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Jerry Schmitz to the Plan Commission by unanimous vote (6-0). The meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM and adjourned at 8:01 PM with no other substantive business.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adjourn at 8:01 PM by Trustee Longabaugh SECONDED by Trustee Lange. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Aye: 6 No: 0
1 abstain
[MIN_SIGNATURES] abstain
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review shed and home construction permits

The Plan Commission will approve minutes from the July 9 meeting and review two items: a shed permit for 600 Crescent Lane and a new home construction permit for 112 N. Orchard Street.

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Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Board to review surface water grants and alcohol license requests

The Board of Trustees will consider authorizing staff to apply for Wisconsin DNR surface water grants and approve August 2024 capital requests. The meeting includes the administration of the oath of office for Police Officer Roy Caul III and decisions on several liquor license applications.

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✓ Decided: Board approves DNR grant application for surface water projects

The Board unanimously authorized staff to apply for Wisconsin DNR surface water grants, with an estimated $600,000 in grants toward an $800,000 project. They also approved the consent agenda, accounts payable, several licenses, a trick-or-treat proclamation, and capital requests. No items were denied or tabled.

Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Thiensville board to review appointments and operator licenses

The Committee of the Whole will review board appointments and issue new/renew operator licenses for local businesses. The meeting will include a closed session to discuss purchasing public properties.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends exclusive negotiation with Ogden & Co. for 'The Corner' site

The Committee of the Whole recommended Jerry Schmitz for appointment to the Plan Commission and tabled new and renewal operator's licenses for later review. After a closed session, the committee unanimously recommended staff draft a Memorandum of Understanding for exclusive negotiation with Ogden & Co. for 'The Corner' site, with The Heimat Group as a fallback if negotiations fail.

Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 15:00

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board meets to discuss personnel grievances

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board will convene in a special session at 250 Elm Street in Thiensville to discuss grievance appeals and potential employment agreements. The meeting will include a closed session to review personnel data and disciplinary matters before reconvening in open session.

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250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Thiensville Board to review DNR compliance and employment offers

The Board of Trustees will consider a compliance maintenance resolution regarding the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The body will also review operator's licenses and conditional employment offers for police and administrative staff.

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✓ Decided: Board approves sewage compliance resolution and new staff hires

The Board of Trustees approved a DNR compliance maintenance resolution for the village sewage system. The board also extended conditional employment offers for a police officer and an administrative assistant. Additionally, several operator's licenses were issued or renewed.

Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board

Board to review 2023 fiscal report and 2024 second-quarter budget

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board will review the 2023 annual fiscal report and the 2024 second-quarter budget report. The agenda also includes a handbook update and recognition of dive equipment donated by the Thiensville Fire Department Corporation.

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250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 18:00

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission

Review of firefighter hiring processes and paid-on-call staff

The Commission will review the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes approving a list for paid-on-call personnel and discussing revisions to the full-time hiring process.

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250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review shed application for 313 Bel Aire Drive

The Plan Commission will review a shed application for the property at 313 Bel Aire Drive. The commission is also scheduled to discuss staff-approvable projects and policy.

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Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Thiensville approves $101,650 sump pump installation contract

The Thiensville Board of Trustees approved a $101,650.00 contract with Korff Plumbing for private property sanitary sewage sump crock and pump installation, and approved hiring Vandewall & Associates for a zoning ordinance diagnostic and solutions memo. The board also approved a long list of operator licenses and alcohol, coin machine, and cigarette license renewals, and accepted $38,221.19 in gifts for Village Park ReImagined. The board met in closed session on purchasing/investment matters and an Administrative Assistant - Community Services position, and took no action afterward.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
7 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · John Rosing yea · Richard Longabaugh yea · Ken Kucharski yea
ADJOURNMENT
7 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · John Rosing yea · Richard Longabaugh yea · Ken Kucharski yea
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission reviews building applications and new home construction

The Plan Commission will review several property applications, including shed permits for Oakwood Drive and Heidel Road. The commission will also consider a vestibule addition on E. Freistadt Road and new home construction on Green Bay Road.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves new home construction and several residential projects

The Plan Commission unanimously approved a new spec home construction on Green Bay Road. The board also approved three residential applications for sheds and a vestibule alteration.

Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Village interviews five candidates and will recommend one to fill the open Trustee seat.

The Committee of the Whole will interview five candidates and recommend one person to fill the open Village Trustee seat, a position that determines local tax spending and service delivery. Trustees will also discuss awarding a $101,650 contract to Korff Plumbing for private property sewage pump installation and review services needed to update zoning rules. Additionally, the committee will process routine business license renewals and consider three donations totaling $30,000 for community park amenities.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville committee recommends Rich Longabaugh for vacant trustee seat and approves various licenses and contracts.

The Thiensville Committee of the Whole interviewed five candidates and recommended Rich Longabaugh for a vacant Village Trustee position. The committee also advanced a contract for sanitary sewer work, recommended a zoning ordinance review, discussed a potential lease for a private ambulance service at the fire station, and approved various alcohol, cigarette, coin machine, and operator licenses. Additionally, the committee accepted $30,000 in donations for the Village Park ReImagined project.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
6 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · John Rosing yea · Ken Kucharski yea
Wed May 22, 2024 · 09:00

General

Board of Review hears property tax objections and approves the 2024 assessment roll.

The Village of Thiensville Board of Review will conduct its annual property tax assessment procedures. The board plans to receive the official 2024 Assessment Roll from Assessor Lester J. Ahrens IV, hear scheduled taxpayer objections, and formally approve the final roll. The meeting also includes verifying required ordinances and policies regarding assessor confidentiality and hearing waivers. This process allows property owners to formally contest their assessed values before the village finalizes tax billing records.

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Mon May 20, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Village board holds public hearing on proposed floodplain zoning changes

The Thiensville Village Board will hold a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2024-01, which would update zoning code rules for floodplains and affect how property owners manage land near waterways. Trustees will also review operator licenses, a parade application for the June 4 celebration, and multiple board appointments. Additionally, the board will consider a memorandum of understanding with Mequon to secure local matching funds for a Wisconsin DOT transportation grant.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville Board updates floodplain zoning and nominates trustee candidates

The Board approved Ordinance 2024-01 to amend the zoning code regarding floodplains to maintain FEMA compliance. Trustees nominated seven candidates for a vacant board seat and approved several citizen and staff appointments. The Board also adopted a memorandum with the City of Mequon for DOT grant funds.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · John Rosing yea · Ken Kucharski yea
ADJOURNMENT
6 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · John Rosing yea · Ken Kucharski yea
Tue May 14, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission discusses zoning amendments related to flood plans

The commission will review sign applications for businesses on North Main Street. Members will also discuss meeting procedures and a recommendation regarding Ordinance 2024-01, which amends the zoning code related to flood plans.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends zoning changes for flood plans

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve an ordinance amending the Zoning Code related to flood plains to comply with FEMA standards. The commission also approved two business sign applications.

Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Wed May 8, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board

Board to review $5,570 donation and private ambulance building use

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board will consider accepting a $5,570 donation from the Thiensville Fire Department Corporation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding private ambulance use of the Thiensville Fire Department building and updates on an ambulance replacement purchase.

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✓ Decided: Fire & EMS Board accepts $5,570 dive equipment donation, directs staff on closed-session matter

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board approved its March 13, 2024 minutes and unanimously accepted a $5,570 donation from the Thiensville Fire Department Corporation for dive equipment. The Board discussed a chief's memo on possible private ambulance use of the Thiensville Fire Department building, but took no action; administrators noted the decision belongs to Thiensville. The Board met in closed session on command staff performance and, after reconvening, unanimously directed staff to engage in services as discussed in closed session, without specifying them in the open minutes.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Wed May 8, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission

The commission will review and take action on Paid-on-Call hiring applicants.

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission will meet to review applications for Paid-on-Call positions. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission hires two paid-on-call staff

The Commission approved the hiring of two paid-on-call applicants. The board also approved the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Tue May 7, 2024 · 18:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to consider siding and window replacements at 217 Elm Street

The Historic Preservation Commission will review property modifications and historical markers. The commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl siding and window replacement at 217 Elm Street. Members will also discuss a historic plaque for 180 S. Main Street.

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250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Mon May 6, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Review of MOU with Mequon regarding federal transportation grant funds

The committee will discuss floodplain ordinance updates related to new FEMA maps and the process for filling a vacant Trustee seat. Members will also review a memorandum of understanding with Mequon regarding DOT transportation grant funds. Additionally, the meeting includes various board appointments and license approvals.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville committee advances $2,000 Mequon TAP grant match and slate of appointments

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Village Board approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Mequon for the Village's $2,000 share of a Wisconsin DOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant. It also recommended approving a proclamation for the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation's 25th anniversary, a parade application, temporary alcohol licenses, operator's licenses, and numerous board and citizen appointments. All motions carried unanimously. Floodplain ordinance updates and the process for filling the vacant trustee seat were discussed, with no action taken; the floodplain ordinance is set for Village Board action on May 20, 2024.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
5 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · John Rosing yea · Ken Kucharski yea
Mon May 6, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Board to review temporary alcohol licenses for events at 251 Elm Street

The Thiensville Board of Trustees will meet immediately following the Committee of the Whole to address a single substantive item. Trustees will review and take action on temporary Class B and Class C wine license approvals for three organizations hosting public events at 251 Elm Street from May through October 2024. The agenda lists specific dates for each organization's scheduled gatherings.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves temporary alcohol licenses for local events

The Thiensville Board of Trustees unanimously approved temporary Class B Beer and Class C Wine licenses for three community groups. The licenses cover events including Lionfest, Eats & Beats, Best 'Dam' Blues Fest, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Family Fun Before the Fourth. The meeting was brief, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
5 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · John Rosing yea · Ken Kucharski yea
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Commission reviews sign request at 113 Riverview Drive and sunroom at 323 Heidel Road.

The Thiensville Plan Commission will review two development requests: a professional services/sign application for 113 Riverview Drive and a sunroom project at 323 Heidel Road. The commission evaluates these requests against village standards before taking action on property modifications. Members will also approve March meeting minutes, receive public comments on non-hearing items, and hear a staff report.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves sign and sunroom applications

The Plan Commission unanimously approved a business sign for Professional Services and a three-season sunroom for a residence on Heidel Road. Staff reported on several approved residential projects and code violation notices.

Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Board considers ambulance purchase and state runoff grants

The Thiensville Board of Trustees will consider two resolutions: one to apply for state runoff management grants, and another to approve a capital budget amendment purchasing a 2026 Ford ambulance for the Southern Wisconsin Fire & EMS Department. Trustees will also review April capital requests, discuss the village’s 2023 stormwater compliance report, and accept a $1,500 donation from the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Foundation Inc. for the Thiensville Village Park ReImagined project. Standard financial reviews, department updates, and a closed session to negotiate public property purchases will also take place.

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✓ Decided: Board approves capital requests, grant applications, and new ambulance purchase

The Board unanimously approved capital requests totaling $75,420 for a police vehicle, server, and email migration. They also authorized staff to apply for runoff management grants and approved a budget amendment to purchase a 2026 Ford ambulance for the fire department. Additionally, the Board accepted a $1,500 gift for park improvements and honored outgoing President Van Mobley.

Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 18:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Proposed demolition and reconstruction of a home at 127 S. Main Street

The Commission will consider a request to raze an existing single-family home and build a new one at 127 S. Main Street. The agenda also includes discussion regarding a historic plaque for 161 Green Bay Road and the location of new plaques.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves new home construction at 127 S. Main Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to raze and replace a home at 127 S. Main Street. The commission also approved revised language for a historic plaque at 161 Green Bay Road.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 20:30

Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers will certify the April 2 spring election results.

The Thiensville Board of Canvassers meets to review and finalize the official vote count from the Spring General Election held on April 2, 2024. This process certifies which candidates won and how many votes each received for local races. The meeting will conclude immediately after the canvass is approved.

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✓ Decided: Board of Canvassers reports 2024 Spring Election results

The Board of Canvassers conducted the canvass of the 2024 Spring Election and Presidential Preference returns. The board recorded a total of 1,026 votes across four wards.

250 ELM STREET, THIENVILLE
Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Discussion on eminent domain for Interurban Bike Trail improvements

The Board will discuss potential eminent domain for the Interurban Bike Trail and address frequent power outages. They will also review new operator's licenses for 105 S. Main Street and a professional services agreement with Vandewalle & Associates.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville board approves planning/TIF services contract, rejects sump pump bids

The Thiensville Board of Trustees approved a professional services agreement with Vandewalle & Associates for municipal planning and TIF services, and approved Resolution 2024-03 rejecting all bids for private property sanitary sewage sump crock and pump installation. The board also approved a letter to WE Energies about frequent power outages, accepted gifts for the Village Park ReImagined project, and approved new operator licenses for cheel/baaree. After a closed session, the board voted to extend conditional offers to two Police Department candidates and a Village Clerk candidate with a $5,000 salary increase upon completion of clerk certification.

Wed Mar 13, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission

The Commission will enter a closed session to discuss command staff performance.

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission is meeting to approve the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a motion to enter a closed session regarding command staff performance evaluation and compensation.

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✓ Decided: Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission approves January minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting. The body entered a closed session to discuss command staff performance before adjourning.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Wed Mar 13, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board

Board to consider purchase of replacement ambulance and chassis

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board will review and take action on the purchase of a replacement ambulance and its chassis. The board will also consider changes to the Commercial Fire Inspection Fee Policy. Other items include updates on fleet accounts and audits.

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✓ Decided: SOFD Board approves $365,144 replacement ambulance purchase

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board approved buying a replacement ambulance from Life Line Emergency Vehicles for $365,144, including a $55,356 Stryker Power-Load cot system, with delivery expected in about two years. The board also authorized a $35,967 payment to Life Line for an ambulance chassis and approved a Commercial Fire Inspection Fee Policy exempting tax-supported government-owned properties, with named entities and "post offices" removed. The board approved the January 10, 2024 minutes and adjourned at 7:02 PM. Updates were given on fleet/capital account consolidation, the SOFD Handbook, Mequon's space needs analysis, and audits; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review shed, sign, and garage projects

The Plan Commission will review and take action on three specific property applications. These include a shed installation, a sign application, and a garage demolition and rebuild.

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Village of Thiensville, Thiensville
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 18:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to consider razing and rebuilding home at 127 S. Main Street

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and act on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a residential project and the placement of historic plaques. The meeting includes a review of the February 6, 2024, minutes.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville commission tables decision on razing 127 S. Main St. home

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to table a Certificate of Appropriateness request to raze an existing single-family home and build a new one at 127 S. Main Street. The applicant, Michael Koepke, was asked to revise plans to include modifications such as awnings and return in April. The commission also reviewed proposed language for a historic plaque at 161 Green Bay Road and discussed the location of a new historic plaque, with both items deferred to the next meeting. Staff reported approval of a new roof and porch replacement on S. Main Street.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews planning agreement and power outage issues

The Committee of the Whole will review and make recommendations on a professional services agreement for municipal planning and TIF services. The body will also discuss widespread power outages and the rejection of bids for sanitary sewage installations.

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✓ Decided: Thiensville committee recommends Vandewalle & Associates for planning and TIF services

The Committee of the Whole recommended hiring Vandewalle & Associates for municipal planning and TIF services, as the current village planner plans to retire in June 2024. It also recommended rejecting all bids for a sanitary sewage sump crock and pump installation project because the sole bid was double the budget. The committee recommended sending a letter to WE Energies about power outages and approved new operator's licenses and two gifts. All motions carried unanimously.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
5 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · David Lange yea · Van Mobley yea · Ken Kucharski yea
Mon Feb 19, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Thiensville Board reviews business licenses and land acquisition resolutions

The Board of Trustees will review several items including new operator licenses and license amendments. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Services Agreement and a resolution for land acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Board approves land acquisition and fire services agreement

The Board of Trustees approved the acquisition of land within the village and a second amendment to the Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Agreement. The board also granted two liquor-related licenses and approved accounts payable.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · Van Mobley yea · Jesse Daily yea
FINANCIAL REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
6 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · Van Mobley yea · Jesse Daily yea
ADJOURNMENT
6 yea
Jennifer Abraham yea · Angelina Apostolos yea · Kristina Eckert yea · David Lange yea · Van Mobley yea · Jesse Daily yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 18:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review sign and garage applications

The Plan Commission will consider a sign application and a garage demolition and replacement. The body will also discuss the sign code and electronic signs.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves sign and garage projects

The Plan Commission approved a wall-mounted sign for Beyond the Barrier Aesthetics and a garage demolition and replacement at 205 W. Alta Loma Circle. The commission also discussed potential updates to the Sign Code regarding LED and electronic signs.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 18:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to review building changes at 105 S. Main Street

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and take action on a request to change an approved building Certificate of Appropriateness. The request concerns architectural panels, lighting, and a projecting sign at 105 S. Main Street.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves building changes for cheel at 105 S. Main Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved changes to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building at 105 S. Main Street. The updates involve architectural panels, lighting, and a projecting sign.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews $297,260 sanitary lateral contract and fire services agreement

The Committee of the Whole will review recommendations for a private property sanitary lateral contract and a fire and EMS agreement. Members will also discuss village facility needs and a new operator's license.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $297,260 sanitary lateral contract and fire agreement

The Committee of the Whole recommended several items for Village Board approval, including a sanitary lateral rehabilitation contract and a fire and EMS agreement. The committee also recommended a correction to employee salary calculations and a new operator's license.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Board considers $297,260 sanitary lateral rehabilitation contract

The Board of Trustees will meet to review and take action on a private property sanitary lateral contract and a resolution regarding employee and official salaries.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $297,260 contract for sanitary lateral rehabilitation

The Board of Trustees approved a contract for private property sanitary lateral rehabilitation and corrected a resolution regarding employee and official salaries.

Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider recycling agreement and Village Park splashpad expansion

The Board of Trustees will review a residential recycling services agreement with Waste Management and discuss the Village Park splashpad and parking lot expansion. The meeting also includes a decision on a new operators license for Skippy's Burger Bar.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bids for Village Park splashpad and parking lot expansion

The Board authorized seeking bids for a splashpad and parking lot expansion at Village Park. Other actions included approving a recycling contract extension and a new liquor license. The Board also accepted several donations for the park and fire department.

Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board

Board to review fleet consolidation plan and EMS agreement amendment

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board will review and potentially approve a fleet consolidation and capital account plan. The board is also considering a second amendment to the Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Agreement.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts fleet consolidation plan and EMS agreement amendment

The Board approved a plan to consolidate fire equipment and capital funds from the Village of Thiensville and City of Mequon. It also adopted a second amendment to the Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Agreement. No action was taken following a closed session regarding the Fire Chief's performance review.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 17:30

Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission

Commission to review hiring of paid-on-call applicants

The Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission will meet to take action on hiring paid-on-call applicants. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss command staff performance.

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✓ Decided: Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission hires three paid-on-call applicants

The Commission approved the hiring of three paid-on-call applicants. The body also approved the minutes from the November 8, 2023 meeting and held a closed session regarding command staff performance.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 18:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to consider sign at 122 Green Bay Road

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and take action on a Certificate of Appropriateness. The request concerns a sign for Beyond the Barrier Aesthetics LLC.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves sign for Beyond the Barrier Aesthetics LLC

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wall-mounted sign at 122 Green Bay Road. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

250 Elm Street, Thiensville