Twin Lakes public meetings in 2025

Ethics Board

The Twin Lakes Village Ethics Board will vote on a motion to enter a closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.851 to discuss an ethics complaint filed by a resident. After the closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to decide any further actions and determine its jurisdiction over the complaint.

• Motion to go into closed session per Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.851 (a) and (g) to consider a resident ethics complaint
• Potential reconvening in open session to discuss actions and jurisdiction after closed session

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the issuance of a $2,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Note and a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters 200. The meeting includes reviews of liquor license applications and road project task orders.

• Resolution R2025-12-2 for a $2,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Note
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters 200 (Public Works and Sewer)
• Liquor license applications for Aman’s Beer and Wine (406 N. Lake Ave) and Due Laghi Pizza (405 N. Lake Ave)
• Approval of vouchers for payment totaling $256,973.65
• Task Order #24 for 2026 Road Project and Storm Sewer Improvements

The Village Board approved a $2,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Note and a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters 200. It also adopted several operational actions, including appointing election inspectors, amending the employee handbook vacation policy, and purchasing a sewer department truck for $42,939. No action was taken on the pending liquor license applications.

• Approved $2,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Note (7-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters 200 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of election inspectors for 2026‑2027 term (7-0)
• Approved Haegle’s Hickory Point Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Task Order #24 for 2026 road project and storm sewer improvements (7-0)
• Approved purchase of sewer department truck for $42,939 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Employee Handbook vacation accrual schedule (6-1)
• Approved amendment to mailbox reimbursement amount to $75 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a request from Gehring Revocable Trust to construct two storage buildings (24’ × 200’ and 60’ × 144’) on 1201 Gehring Ct in the Commercial District. The application is subject to the Village’s Design Review Process under Section 17.42 and will be reviewed as a Commercial Design Review. Staff notes the project abuts a residential property to the west and suggests a landscape buffer along the west property line. No decision has been made yet.

• Request for commercial design review of two storage buildings (24’ × 200’ and 60’ × 144’) at 1201 Gehring Ct.
• Application cited under Section 17.42 Design Review Process of the Village code.
• Project located in a Commercial District, adjacent to residential property on the west side.
• Staff recommendation to require a landscape buffer along Gehring Ct. and the west property line.
• Clarification sought on which specific municipal code regulations trigger the Plan Commission review.

The commission approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting schedule, each by voice vote with all members in favor. It also approved a design review recommendation for the Gehring Revocable Marital Trust at 1201 Gehring Ct, again by voice vote with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved September 24, 2025 Plan Commission minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Plan Commission meeting schedule (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved design review recommendation for Gehring Revocable Marital Trust, 1201 Gehring Ct (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Committee of the Whole

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss updates to the Employee Handbook and the Community Library Joint Operating Agreement. The body will also review liquor license applications and equipment purchases for the Sewer Department.

• Liquor license applications for Aman’s Beer and Wine (406 N. Lake Ave) and Due Laghi Pizza (405 N. Lake Ave)
• Task Order #24 from Town and Country for 2026 Road Project and Storm Sewer Improvements
• Purchase of a new truck for the Sewer Department
• Amendment to the Employee Handbook regarding vacation accrual schedules
• Swearing in of new patrol officer Zachary Zeyen

The Committee of the Whole discussed a new sewer department truck, a vacation accrual amendment, two Class B liquor license applications, a library joint‑operating agreement amendment, and the 2026 road and storm‑sewer projects, but no votes were recorded on those items. The meeting was formally adjourned at 7:48 p.m. by a motion that carried 6‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Cemetery Board

The Twin Lakes Cemetery Board meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Village Hall. Board members will discuss and possibly act on appointing a representative to the Twin Lakes Ethics Board. They will also discuss and possibly select a secretary for the Cemetery Board. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion and possible action on appointment to the Twin Lakes Ethics Board
• Discussion and possible action on choosing a secretary for the Cemetery Board

Village Board

The Twin Lakes Village Board will consider and vote on three resolutions: adopting the 2026 operating and capital budgets, approving the 2025/2026 mill rate and levy, and establishing the official wage schedule effective January 1, 2026. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person and will focus on these agenda items.

• Approve Resolution R2025-11-1 adopting the 2026 operating and capital budgets
• Approve Resolution R2025-11-2 approving the 2025/2026 mill rate and levy (gross tax $22,836,980.51)
• Approve the Official Wage Schedule effective January 1, 2026
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person

The Village Board approved Resolution R2025-11-1 adopting the 2026 Village Budget, which includes a levy increase of about $101.81 for a $300,000 home (11.67% over last year). The board also approved Resolution R2025-11-2 setting the 2025/2026 mill rate and levy. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:14 p.m. with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution R2025-11-1 adopting the 2026 Village Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-11-2 approving the 2025/2026 mill rate and levy (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:14 p.m. (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider adopting the 2026 Village Budget, setting the 2025/2026 mill rate and tax levy, and approving the Official Wage Schedule effective January 1, 2026. The board will also vote to appoint two members to the Cemetery Board.

• Adoption of 2026 Village Budget
• Approval of 2025/2026 mill rate and tax levy
• Approval of Official Wage Schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026
• Appointment of Rhett Suhre to Cemetery Board
• Appointment of Nadine Fabish to Cemetery Board

The board approved the Official Wage Schedule effective January 1, 2026 with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the appointments of Rhett Suhre and Nadine Fabish to the Cemetery Board, each by a 4‑0 vote, after two prior appointees withdrew, leaving one vacancy. Motions on the 2026 Village Budget and the 2025/2026 mill rate and levy were postponed to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Official Wage Schedule effective Jan 1 2026 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Rhett Suhre to Cemetery Board (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Nadine Fabish to Cemetery Board (4-0)
• Postponed motion to approve 2025/2026 mill rate and levy (tabled)
• Postponed motion to approve 2026 Village Budget (tabled)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a motion to approve the September 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and application deadlines, and review updates to the application packet. A public hearing and subsequent deliberation will address Adam and Katie Lutostanski’s request for relief from Section 17.20.030 C. Side Yard requirements for the property at 308 W. Park Drive.

• Motion to approve September 27, 2025 Board of Appeals minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Zoning Board meeting schedule and application deadlines
• Discussion of updates to the Zoning Board application packet per Chapter 17.40
• Public hearing for Adam and Katie Lutostanski’s side‑yard variance request
• Deliberation on the Lutostanski variance request for 308 W. Park Drive, Parcel 86-4-119-282-3130

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Twin Lakes Zoning Board of Appeals approved the September 27, 2025 meeting minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule and application deadlines, and revisions to the application packet, all by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a variance allowing a pergola with a 5.4‑ft side‑yard setback, passing a 3‑2 roll‑call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 pm.

• Approved September 27, 2025 Board of Appeals minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Board of Appeals meeting schedule and application deadlines (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved updated Board of Appeals application packet revisions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variance for pergola side‑yard setback of 5.4 ft (3-2 roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 pm (unanimous voice vote)

Park Board

The board will consider approving the minutes from three prior Parks Commission meetings held on June 4, June 18, and July 10, 2025. It will also discuss a possible appointment to the village Ethics Board for a five‑year term. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to approve minutes from the June 4, 2025 Parks Commission meeting.
• Motion to approve minutes from the June 18, 2025 Parks Commission meeting.
• Motion to approve minutes from the July 10, 2025 Parks Commission meeting.
• Discussion and possible action on appointing a member to the Ethics Board for a five‑year term.

The board approved the meeting minutes from June 4, June 18, and July 10, 2025 by voice vote. It also appointed Mike Fay to the village Ethics Board for a five‑year term, also by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Appointed Mike Fay to Ethics Board for five‑year term (voice vote)

Village Board

The Twin Lakes Village Board will approve payment vouchers totaling $461,653.86 and discuss a $2,000,000 loan term sheet from State Bank of the Lakes. Trustees will consider several ordinance amendments, including changes to liquor license definitions and sewer service charges. Motions will be taken to award sewer contracts, including a $284,614.20 cleaning contract with National Power Rodding Corp.

• Approve vouchers for payment totaling $461,653.86
• Discuss financing commitment term sheet for a $2,000,000 loan from State Bank of the Lakes
• Consider Ordinance 2025-11-2 amending definitions for liquor and beverage licenses
• Approve award of 2026-2030 Sanitary Sewer System Cleaning contract to National Power Rodding Corp for $284,614.20
• Approve Ordinance 2025-11-1 amending Section 13.04.230 on sewer service charges

The Village Board unanimously approved a financing commitment term sheet for a $2,000,000, 5‑year loan from State Bank of the Lakes. It also approved the related banking relationship letter, a $15,000 engagement letter with Quarles & Brady for bond counsel, and a $461,653.86 voucher payment. Additional actions included adopting a new website quote and amending the liquor‑license definition ordinance.

• Approved $2,000,000 financing commitment term sheet (6-0)
• Approved Financial Commitment Letter to shift banking to State Bank of the Lakes (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 engagement letter with Quarles & Brady for bond counsel (6-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $461,653.86 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of CivicPlus quote for new Village website (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11-2 amending liquor license definitions (6-0)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The Steering Council will meet to discuss several lake management initiatives, including shoreline revitalization and lighting ordinances. The body will also review a construction planning proposal for Lance Park. No formal actions by the village board are scheduled for this meeting.

• Hey and Associates, Inc. proposal for Lance Park shoreline revitalization construction planning
• Discussion on implementing a pier address numbering system by Boat Safety
• Discussion on adopting a lighting ordinance around the lakes
• Discussion on shoreline ordinances and enforcement
• Discussion on wake boat activity and creating a collaborative sub committee

The council elected Tony Migon as chairperson. A motion to approve an $8,000 shoreline restoration proposal failed after a 3‑3 tie vote. The council passed a recommendation for the Village to adopt a lakeshore lighting ordinance. A meeting for December 13 with the Village, Aquanuts, Park District and Hey & Associates was scheduled.

• Elected Tony Migon as chairperson (motion passed)
• Shoreline restoration proposal ($8,000) rejected (tie vote 3‑3)
• Recommended Village adopt lakeshore lighting ordinance (motion passed)
• Scheduled Dec 13 meeting with Village, Aquanuts, Park District and Hey & Associates (motion passed)
• Approved recommendation for wake‑enhancement regulation (motion passed)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed tax‑exempt borrowing of $2,000,000 for a five‑year term to finance capital projects. Trustees will also review an amendment to the Twin Lakes Code for Retail Class B intoxicating liquor licenses and the bid results for the 2026 sanitary sewer lining and cleaning programs. An ordinance to amend sewer service charges will be considered, and a budget workshop will be presented.

• Tax‑exempt borrowing of $2,000,000 for a 5‑year term to finance capital projects
• Amendment to Twin Lakes Code Section 5.20.010 (5) concerning Retail Class B intoxicating liquor license
• 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project bid results
• 2026‑2030 Sanitary Sewer System Cleaning Program bid results
• Ordinance 2025‑11‑1 amendment to Section 13.04.230 regarding sewer service charges

The Village Board agreed to pursue a new ADA‑compliant website (estimated $5,000–$6,000) but decided it will not be funded through the capital plan. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Board agreed to pursue ADA website upgrade (not in capital plan)
• Motion to adjourn carried 7-0

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to deliberate or negotiate a collective bargaining agreement. This agreement concerns Public Works and Sewer and expires December 31, 2025.

• Closed session regarding Public Works and Sewer collective bargaining agreement expiring December 31, 2025

The Twin Lakes Village Board entered a closed session to discuss public‑works matters, then returned to open session. The board approved a 2.6% wage increase for sewer and public works employees. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Closed session motion carried 7-0
• Open session motion carried 7-0
• Approved 2.6% wage increase for sewer and public works employees (7-0)
• Adjournment motion carried 7-0

Park Board

The Twin Lakes Parks Commission will discuss and may act on appointing a member to the village Ethics Board for a five‑year term. No other agenda items involve decisions; the meeting includes standard opening items.

• Consider appointment to the Ethics Board for a five‑year term

The Parks Commission could not establish a quorum due to technical and email access issues. Consequently, no meeting was called to order, no business was conducted, and no actions were taken.

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on an ordinance regarding short-term rentals and a request to rezone a residential parcel to commercial. The board is also reviewing the 2026 budget and approving various permits and appointments.

• Approval of vouchers for payment totaling $597,544.10
• Ordinance 2025-10-1 amending the code pertaining to short-term rentals
• Proposed rezoning of Parcel 86-4-119-281-4001 from Residential to Commercial
• Adjustment of election wages to $12.00/hour for Inspectors and $14.00/hour for Chief Inspectors
• Proposal to increase part-time dispatch staff from 4 to 8 employees

The board approved $597,544.10 in vouchers and adopted the September 15 and October 6 meeting minutes unanimously. It unanimously approved the omnibus agenda, which included a special event permit time change, increased election inspector wages, a new agent for Lakeside Entertainment, a certified survey map, a condominium plat addendum, doubling part‑time dispatch staff, a park board appointment, and an amendment to short‑term rental regulations. The board also unanimously rezoned parcel 86‑4‑119‑281‑4001 from residential to commercial zoning and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $597,544.10 (6-0)
• Approved September 15 and October 6 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Omnibus Agenda items A–H, including permit change, wage adjustments, agent change, survey map, condo plat, dispatch staff increase, park board appointment, short‑term rental amendment (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 86‑4‑119‑281‑4001 from residential to commercial (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The agenda provides no specific discussion items or decisions. It consists of procedural boilerplate and references to meeting materials.

Park Board

The Twin Lakes Parks Commission will discuss and may take action on appointing an individual to the village Ethics Board for a five‑year term. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

• Discussion and possible action on appointment to the Ethics Board for a 5‑year term

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review minutes from October 2, 2025. The body will also discuss and potentially take action on a five-year appointment to the Ethics Board.

• Appointment to the Ethics Board for a five-year term

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. The commission voted to reappoint Kevin Klahs to the ethics board, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kevin Klahs to ethics board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a recommendation to increase Election Inspector pay to $12.00 per hour and Chief Inspector pay to $14.00 per hour, with an estimated additional cost of about $3,000. Other agenda items include changes to short‑term rental inspection rules, a start‑time amendment for the Main Street Mistletoe Market, and a proposal to double part‑time dispatch staff from four to eight employees. The meeting also covers a park board appointment and a second budget workshop.

• Discussion to remove Building Department inspections from short‑term rentals and require a fire emergency plan.
• Motion to amend the Special Event Permit for the Main Street Mistletoe Market, moving the start time from 9 a.m. to 8 a.m.
• Recommendation to raise Election Inspector wages to $12/hr and Chief Inspector wages to $14/hr, projected cost ≈ $3,000.
• Discussion to increase part‑time dispatch staff from 4 employees to 8 employees.
• Consideration of appointing Christine Martin to the Park Board.

The committee approved a certified survey map and a condominium plat addendum, both by the Plan Commission. Christine Martin was appointed to fill the Park Board vacancy. Pier maintenance costs were moved to the Marina Fund and the recreation budget was increased to $7,000 for downtown banners and flowers. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Certified survey map for Philip Diedrich approved by Plan Commission
• Condominium plat addendum for John Economou approved by Plan Commission
• Christine Martin appointed to Park Board
• Pier maintenance costs moved to Marina Fund
• Recreation budget increased to $7,000 for downtown banners and flowers
• Motion to adjourn carried 6-0

Village Board

The Village Board and Plan Commission will discuss and possibly approve Resolution R2025-10-1, which determines that the 5‑foot amendment to the Planned Unit Development Agreement with Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. does not constitute a substantial alteration and approves it. They will also consider a quote from Stark Pavement Corp for paving Waldeck Drive. A closed‑session motion will be taken to review employee compensation, promotion, or performance‑evaluation data, followed by a motion to return to open session.

• Resolution R2025-10-1 – approval of the 5th amendment to the PUD Agreement with Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc.
• Discussion of Stark Pavement Corp quote for paving Waldeck Dr.
• Closed‑session motion to consider employment, promotion, or compensation data of Village employees
• Motion to return to open session after closed session
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person

The Plan Commission voted 5‑0 to approve the 5th Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Agreement submitted by Thelen Sand and Gravel, Inc. The Village Board subsequently approved the same amendment by a 6‑0 vote. No formal action was taken on the Waldeck Drive paving project, and the Board entered and later exited a closed session before adjourning.

• Plan Commission approved 5th Amendment to Thelen Sand and Gravel PUD (5-0)
• Village Board approved 5th Amendment to Thelen Sand and Gravel PUD (6-0)
• Village Board motion to go into closed session on employee compensation (6-0)
• Village Board motion to return to open session (6-0)
• Village Board motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)
• No formal action taken on Waldeck Drive paving; project deferred to next year
• Plan Commission motion to adjourn commission meeting (5-0)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The Steering Council will discuss and make a recommendation on the spillway. They will vote to approve a fish stocking program. A discussion about the chairperson position will also take place. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion / recommendation regarding spillway
• Approval of fish stocking
• Discussion of chairperson position
• Set date and time for next meeting

The council voted 6‑1 to retain the current spillway configuration and not modify it. A unanimous motion redirected the funds set aside for the spillway to other lake projects. The council also unanimously approved a shoreline protection project at Lance Park to be completed before July 4, 2026, and approved $10,000 for fish stocking of smallmouth bass and croppie. Additionally, the council placed discussion of wake‑enhancement regulations and wakeboard‑enhanced boats on the next agenda.

• Retain current spillway configuration; motion passed 6-1
• Redirect spillway funds to other lake projects; motion passed unanimously
• Approve shoreline protection project at Lance Park before July 4, 2026; passed unanimously
• Approve $10,000 fish stocking of 50% smallmouth bass and 50% croppie; passed unanimously
• Place discussion of wake‑enhancement regulation on next agenda; motion passed
• Place discussion of wakeboard‑enhanced boats on next agenda; motion passed

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The Twin Lakes Water Quality, Lake Habitat, Fish & Fishing Committee will meet to discuss DNR and district walleye stocking plans for 2025, examine wake board effects on water quality, and elect a committee chairperson.

• DNR Walleye Stocking for 2025
• Lake District Stocking for Fall 2025
• Wake Board Effects on Water Quality
• Election of the Committee Chairperson

The committee unanimously approved a fall 2025 fish stocking plan of roughly 50% smallmouth bass and 50% black crappie, using the largest available sizes. A motion to recommend that the district steering council and the Village of Twin Lakes regulate wake‑enhancement activities on both lakes passed by a 3‑1 vote. The committee agreed to keep Bryan Neal as chairperson. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved fall 2025 fish stocking: 50% smallmouth bass, 50% black crappie, largest sizes (vote 4-0)
• Approved recommendation for steering council and village to regulate wake‑enhancement activities (vote 3-1)
• Retained Bryan Neal as committee chairperson (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission

The Twin Lakes Police and Fire Commission will meet on October 2, 2025. The agenda includes a closed‑session portion to review employment, promotion, compensation, and performance‑evaluation information for candidates for a full‑time firefighter/EMS professional and a police officer. In open session the commission will discuss and may act on promoting Officer Heather Giovannoni to Patrol Sergeant. Routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of July 8 minutes are also listed.

• Closed‑session review of employment, promotion, compensation, and performance‑evaluation data for candidates for Full‑Time Firefighter/EMS Professional and Police Officer
• Discussion and possible approval of promotion of Officer Heather Giovannoni to Patrol Sergeant
• Approval of minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from July 30, 2025. It then entered and exited a closed session before approving the fire chief’s recommendation to hire a full‑time firefighter and to promote Heather Giovannoni to Sergeant. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved closed session (unanimous)
• Approved return to open session (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of firefighter candidate (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Heather Giovannoni to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review and provide recommendations to the Village Board regarding changes to Chapter 17.40 of the Village Code. The board will also consider the reappointment of a member to the Ethics Board.

• Review and recommendation for changes to Village Code Chapter 17.40
• Motion to approve reappointment of Carl Schultz to the Ethics Board for a 5 year term

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The board also approved Carl Schultz's reappointment to the Ethics Board for a five‑year term, again by voice vote. A motion to table the review and recommendation to change Chapter 17.40 of the Village Code was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Carl Schultz to Ethics Board for 5‑year term (voice vote, unanimous)
• Tabled Review and Recommendation to change Chapter 17.40 of Village Code (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:13 a.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Twin Lakes Plan Commission will consider two minutes approvals and adopt a new Design Review Decision Acknowledgement Form. It will then review and recommend to the Village Board a certified survey map for Philip Diedrich to divide two parcels totaling about 12.4 acres. The commission will also review and recommend a condominium plat addendum for John Economou to adjust a lot line and sell common area land. All items are presented for the commission's recommendation to the Village Board.

• Approve Plan Commission minutes from April 30, 2025
• Approve Plan Commission minutes from June 25, 2025
• Adopt new Design Review Decision Acknowledgement Form
• Review certified survey map for Philip Diedrich to divide 5.57‑acre and 6.87‑acre parcels
• Review condominium plat addendum for John Economou lot line adjustment

The commission approved the April 30 and June 25, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It adopted a new Design Review Decision Acknowledgement Form. It recommended a certified survey map for two parcels owned by Philip Diedrich, Productions Unlimited LLC. It also recommended a condominium plat addendum for John Economou at 202 E Main St. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

• Approved Plan Commission minutes from April 30, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Plan Commission minutes from June 25, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved new Design Review Decision Acknowledgement Form (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to Village Board for certified survey map for parcels 86-4-119-311-1000 and 86-4-119-293-3300 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to Village Board for Condominium Plat Addendum for John Economou, parcels 85-4-119-211-3525, 85-4-119-211-3535, 85-4-119-211-3541 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Park Board

The Parks Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Twin Lakes Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan with Jeff Sanders. The board will also consider approving minutes from three previous meetings held in June and July 2025.

• Discussion with Jeff Sanders regarding the Twin Lakes Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan update

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct its first 2026 budget workshop and consider several resolutions, including participation in the Purdue Direct Opioid Settlement. The board will also review road paving quotes and a zoning map amendment for a property on Wilmot Ave.

• Approval of vouchers for payment totaling $1,079,043.52
• Zoning map amendment from Residential to Commercial for 1511 Wilmot Ave
• Lionheart generator repair proposal for $9,259.00
• Huemann Well & Pump Services quote for $5,875.00
• Resolution to request exemption from the County Library Tax for the 2026 Budget

The Village Board unanimously approved the village’s participation in the Purdue Direct Opioid Settlement and an exemption from the county library tax for the 2026 budget. It also approved payments for road work, a zoning map amendment for a commercial office site, and the auction of surplus personal property. Additional approvals included generator repair, well repair, and termination of an Aquanuts park‑improvement agreement.

• Approved participation in Purdue Direct Opioid Settlement (Resolution R2025-9-2) (5-0)
• Approved exemption from County Library Tax for 2026 budget (Resolution R2025-9-1) (5-0)
• Approved payment of $70,667.86 to Stark Pavement Corp for 2025 road project (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from residential to commercial for 1511 Wilmot Ave (Tax Parcel 85-4-119-281-4001) (5-0)
• Approved declaration of surplus personal property and auction of K9 vehicle (Resolution R2025-9-3) (5-0)
• Approved termination of Aquanuts park‑improvement MOU (5-0)
• Approved generator repair contract with Lionheart for $9,259.00 (5-0)
• Approved well repair quote with Huemann Well & Pump Services for $5,875.00 (5-0)

Village Board

The board approved $663,663.86 in vouchers for various village accounts and adopted a Class B liquor license for Aces Sports Bar. It also approved the 2025 Fire Department pay scale, several sewer‑related ordinances, a $35,290 change order for the 2025 road project, a $566,840.89 pay request to Stark Pavement, a $23,120 sewer‑lateral repair quote, and a short‑term rental license for 713 Pine Street. All motions passed with vote counts ranging from 6‑1 to 7‑0.

• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $663,663.86 (6-0)
• Approved Class B liquor license for Aces Sports Bar & Grill (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Fire Department pay scale (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-8-1 amending sewer service charges (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for road project $35,290 (7-0)
• Approved Pay Request #1 to Stark Pavement $566,840.89 (7-0)
• Approved Great Lakes quote for sewer lateral repairs $23,120 (6-1)
• Approved short‑term rental license for 713 Pine Street (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board voted to amend the temporary Class B beer license for the Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association’s Cornfest at Lance Park, changing the permitted hours to 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0. The board then adjourned the meeting at 2:02 p.m. with a 6‑0 vote.

• Amended Cornfest temporary Class B beer license hours to 10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Aug 16, 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:02 p.m. (6‑0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting with a 3-0 vote. No waivers, objections, or additional meeting dates were requested. The Board then adjourned the session with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved July 24, 2025 Board of Review minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Village Board reached consensus to retain the Lance Park signage at a cost of $15,000 and to install a sprinkler system for $15,000. No formal vote was recorded; the decision was noted as a board agreement. Other items, such as the Aquanut Watershows MOU and pier address ordinance, were discussed but not decided.

• Board agreed to retain Lance Park sign ($15,000) and install sprinkler system ($15,000)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The board approved the 2024 annual meeting minutes and the volunteer nominations for district committees. It authorized $16,000 for aquatic plant treatment, $36,000 for storm‑water improvements, and $10,000 for fish stocking, and adopted a $150,000 tax levy identical to the prior year. The commissioners also adopted the 2026 budget and set the next annual meeting for August 1, 2026.

• Approved 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved volunteer nominations for committees (motion carried)
• Approved Aquatic Plant Treatment $16,000, Stormwater Improvements $36,000, Fish stocking $10,000 (motion carried)
• Approved $150,000 tax levy, same as last year (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 budget (motion carried)
• Set 2026 annual meeting for first Saturday in August, Aug 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:37 a.m. (motion carried)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A change to police promotion eligibility requiring three years of continuous experience was moved but the outcome was not recorded. The commission voted unanimously to enter and later exit a closed session, during which it approved the list of EMS candidates. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve eligibility change (outcome not recorded)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Approved EMS candidates list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review elected Tim Infusino as chairperson (5‑0). It approved the correction of 2024 assessment values for three parcels at 1400 Richmond Road, changing them from residential to agricultural rates (5‑0). No waiver requests or objections were filed. The next Board meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2025.

• Elected Tim Infusino as Chairperson (5‑0)
• Approved correction of assessment values for 1400 Richmond Rd Unit 2 (5‑0)
• Approved correction of assessment values for 1400 Richmond Rd Unit 3 (5‑0)
• Approved correction of assessment values for 1400 Richmond Rd Unit 6 (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn to August 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (5‑0)

Village Board

The Village Board approved vouchers totaling $368,409.17 for various accounts and adopted the June and July meeting minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved an omnibus agenda that included an event permit for the American Legion Fair, a lease extension with Verizon Wireless, a reimbursement resolution, a design review for Ace’s Sports Bar, and an outdoor recreation plan. Additional actions approved were a Chamber market permit, a Class B liquor license for The Twisted Hook, a temporary beer‑license time change for the Chamber, and issuance of annual waste‑deposit permits, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $368,409.17 (6‑0)
• Approved June 16 and July 7 board meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved event permit for American Legion Craft and Vendor Fair (6‑0)
• Approved lease extension with Verizon Wireless (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-6-2 to reimburse expenditures from borrowing proceeds (6‑0)
• Approved design review for Ace’s Sports Bar at 200 E. Main St. (6‑0)
• Approved outdoor recreation plan proposal from Community Planning Consulting LLC (6‑0)
• Approved Class B liquor & malt beverage license for The Twisted Hook LLC (6‑0)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The council approved the June 7 minutes as read. Members unanimously agreed that the recent geese cull was the proper use of district funds and will continue. The next steering council meeting was scheduled for August 9 at 9:00 A.M.

• Approved June 7 minutes as read
• Unanimously agreed to continue geese cull
• Scheduled next meeting for August 9, 9:00 A.M.

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It then voted to enter a closed session, later voted to return to an open session, and finally voted to adjourn. All actions were procedural with no policy decisions made.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. The commission entered a closed session to consider personnel matters as allowed by state law, then returned to open session. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (all in favor)
• Returned to open session (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee approved the design review for Ace’s Sports Bar at 200 E. Main St., allowing the outdoor seating area to move forward. The board also approved $5,830 from reserve funds to continue the Outdoor Recreation Plan update. Citations for erosion‑control violations were issued after a neighbor’s addition caused flooding. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved design review for Ace’s Sports Bar outdoor seating (no vote recorded)
• Approved $5,830 funding for Outdoor Recreation Plan update (no vote recorded)
• Issued erosion‑control citations for property addition
• Motion to adjourn carried 6‑0

Village Board

The Village Board approved the medical retirement of K9 Jaxx, effective immediately. The board also approved the transfer of ownership to Officer Jeff Comp for a sale price of $1.00, with a required liability release form. Both motions passed unanimously (6-0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Medically retire K9 Jaxx, effective immediately, and approve $1.00 sale to Officer Jeff Comp (6-0)
• Require Officer Comp to sign liability release form (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 8 and March 26, 2025 meetings. They reappointed Tom Adams to the Ethics Board for a five‑year term. They approved a design review for Ace’s Sports Bar at 200 E Main St, requiring removable bollards or, if fixed, Public Works approval to ensure snow‑removal compatibility. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved Jan 8 2025 Plan Commission minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Mar 26 2025 Plan Commission minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved reappointment of Tom Adams to the Ethics Board for a 5‑year term (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved design review for Ace’s Sports Bar at 200 E Main St with condition to use removable bollards or obtain Public Works approval for fixed bollards (voice vote, all in favor)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the draft 2026 annual budget and the proposed tax levy for the Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District. They also unanimously approved the agenda for the 2025 annual meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved draft 2026 annual budget and proposed tax levy (6-0)
• Approved agenda for the 2025 annual meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Village Board

The board approved $298,734.15 in vouchers, the omnibus agenda for upcoming events, and a series of alcohol beverage license renewals. It also approved short‑term rental licenses, an asphalt repair contract, a fire‑chief ordinance amendment, a compliance maintenance resolution, and sewer repair proposals totaling $39,875.

• Approved vouchers for payment $298,734.15 (6-0)
• Approved omnibus agenda event permits (6-0)
• Approved multiple Class A/B alcohol beverage license renewals (6-0)
• Approved short‑term rental licenses for 801 Hickory Rd and 813 Spruce St (6-0)
• Accepted Asphalt Contractors proposal for $24,990 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-6-1 amending fire chief code (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-6-1 compliance maintenance report (6-0)
• Approved sewer repair proposals: $22,000 liner and $17,875 joint grouting (6-0)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The Steering Council discussed proposed cuts of $2,000 from New Bouy Public Safety, $2,000 from aquatic plant management, and $4,000 from storm water management to balance the 2026 budget at $150,000. A motion to adopt these adjustments was made by Brian and seconded by Tony. All members voted in favor, so the budget changes were approved. The next meeting is set for July 12 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved $2,000 cut New Bouy Public Safety, $2,000 cut aquatic plant management, $4,000 cut storm water management to balance 2026 budget at $150,000 (all voted in favor)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole declined the request to allow live music at Woody’s beyond the existing acoustic schedule of 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The event permit for the Main Street Tap and Village View Pub street party and car show on August 23 was noted as approved by the Police Chief. No financing option was adopted, and the 2024 audit findings were presented without a formal decision.

• Denied Woody’s request for live music past 8 p.m. on weekdays and weekends
• Event permit for Main Street Tap/Village View Pub street party approved (Police Chief)
• No financing option adopted (discussion only)
• Presented 2024 audit findings (no vote)
• ATV and UTV signs installed and village roads opened (status update)

Village Board

The board entered a closed session (7-0) to discuss fire department employment matters, then returned to open session (7-0). It voted to authorize the Administrator to negotiate the final details of a five‑year contract for Fire Chief Ron Redlin at an annual salary of $20,000 for about 12 hours per week, with a resignation clause. Ordinance 2025‑6‑1 to amend the Village Code was discussed, and two minor edits were identified before it can be adopted.

• Motion to enter closed session carried 7-0
• Motion to return to open session carried 7-0
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate final details of 5-year Fire Chief contract (salary $20,000) carried 7-0
• Ordinance 2025-6-1 amendments discussed; adoption pending two minor edits (no vote)

Village Board

The Village Board approved $293,388.28 in vouchers and adopted the prior meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. A motion to change Lake Elizabeth wake hours to 7:00 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday was defeated 1‑6. The board approved six omnibus agenda items, including a conditional use permit, design reviews, a culvert contract, a water‑quality trading agreement, and a police/fire commission compensation ordinance, all by 7‑0. The board also required Mr. Sayers to remove his unpermitted pier within 10 days and to provide a certified survey, and it approved a fireworks application for July 12, 2025.

• Approved vouchers totaling $293,388.28 (7‑0)
• Approved March‑April meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Rejected Lake Elizabeth 7 a.m. wake hour change (1‑6)
• Approved omnibus items 1,2,5,6,7,8 (7‑0)
• Approved Design Review for Ken Perl at 150 E. Main St. (5‑0)
• Approved CSM for Howard Skinner at 1300 Lance Drive (5‑0)
• Approved fireworks application for July 12, 2025 (7‑0)
• Ordered removal of unpermitted pier within 10 days and required a certified survey (consensus)

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The Steering Council approved a $158,000 budget, using reserves to cover any overage. It also approved funding for weed treatment and a geese‑call wildlife control measure. The council voted to request Jim Burke explain his conflict‑of‑interest vote, passing with five yes votes and one abstention. Formation of a sub‑committee was tabled pending a workshop.

• Approved $158,000 budget for district operations (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved weed‑treatment funding (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved funding for geese‑call wildlife control (passed, no vote tally recorded)
• Requested Jim Burke explain why he did not recuse himself (5 yes, 1 abstain)
• Tabled formation of sub‑committee until a workshop can be qualified

Board of Review

The Board of Review announced that the Assessment Roll is not yet complete and provided Open Book dates of June 24 (phone) and June 26 (in‑person). Members voted to adjourn the session until Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., with the motion passing 4‑0.

• Adjourned meeting to July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The board agreed to draft an ordinance that would allow the Police & Fire Commission to be compensated $25 per meeting, paid quarterly based on attendance. No vote tally was recorded for this action. The board also discussed a pier permission request and a proposal to change Lake Elizabeth no‑wake hours, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Draft compensation ordinance for Police & Fire Commission ($25 per meeting) approved

Village Board

The Village Board did not approve the $55,000 fire truck and equipment request and agreed to continue the item at the May 19 board meeting. The board also voted unanimously to adjourn the special meeting at 9:11 p.m.

• Deferred fire truck purchase request to May 19 agenda (consensus)
• Adjourned special meeting (7-0 vote)

Plan Commission

The Twin Lakes Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Tarmac LLC, a conceptual land division proposal, and design review applications for Allied Plastics LLC, Ken Perl, and Howard Skinner. All motions were carried by voice vote with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved opening of public hearing on Tarmac LLC permit (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved closing of public hearing on Tarmac LLC permit (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tarmac LLC at 118 & 120 S Lake Avenue (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved conceptual land division proposal for parcels 86-4-119-311-1000 and 86-4-119-293-3300 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved design review application for Allied Plastics LLC at 150 Holy Hill Road (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved design review application for Ken Perl at 150 E Main Street (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for Howard Skinner at 1300 Lance Drive (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Village Board

The Twin Lakes Village Board approved payment vouchers totaling $582,093.85 and three short‑term rental applications, all by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a road closure on Legion Drive, an amendment to the boating ordinance, and a resolution updating the municipal court bond schedule to allow $150 per day erosion‑violation citations, each with a 7‑0 vote. Additional approvals included generator maintenance services and new board and commission appointments, all unanimously.

• Approved payment vouchers $582,093.85 (7-0)
• Approved short‑term rental applications for 707 Lake St, 620 Highland Dr, 960 Rhyners Ln (7-0)
• Approved road closure of Legion Drive for culvert work (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 8.36.050 (Boating) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-4-1 updating court bond schedule for $150 daily erosion citations (7-0)
• Approved generator services proposal for lift‑station generators (7-0)
• Approved board and commission appointments (7-0)
• Tabled Certified Survey Map issue for parcel 703 Wilmot Ave (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole discussed replacing two 30‑inch culverts on Musial Road, heard recommendations to use reinforced concrete pipe, and agreed to move forward with a bidding process to obtain pricing. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Proceed with bidding for Musial Road culvert replacement (unanimous consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board voted 7-0 to allow K9 Jaxx to be sold to Officer Comp, requiring the officer to pay 30% of the remaining contract value. The board also approved the Twin Lakes Professional Police Association’s switch to a new union and authorized repairs to the fishing pier at Lance Park, each with a 7-0 vote.

• Approved sale of K9 Jaxx to Officer Comp with 30% buyout clause (7-0)
• Approved Twin Lakes Professional Police Association union representation change (7-0)
• Approved repairs to the fishing pier at Lance Park (7-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved an amended Plan Commission meeting schedule and application deadline, again by voice vote. Finally, the commission recommended that the Village Board approve a Conditional Subdivision Map (CSM) for parcel 85-4-119-214-4015 at 703 Wilmot Avenue.

• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved amended Plan Commission schedule and application deadline (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to Village Board for CSM on 703 Wilmot Ave (voice vote, all in favor)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. Members voted to go into a closed session, which was entered unanimously. After the closed session, the commission voted to return to open session, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with all members in favor.

• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (all in favor)
• Returned to open session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)