Appleton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Appleton roundup: $384K paving contract recommended, truancy resolution fails

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a $384,566.98 contract for wastewater treatment plant truck scale paving, the largest single expenditure among recent city decisions. The recommendation, which includes a 10% contingency, will go before the Common Council on Aug. 19.

Common Council

The Common Council on Aug. 5 voted 7-6-2 against Resolution #7-R-26 to review options for the truancy ordinance, falling short of the required 8 affirmative votes. The council approved several other items, including appointments to the Library Board and Redevelopment Authority (14-0-1), installation of a peace pole (11-0-2) and kinetic wind sculptures (12-0-2) in Ellen Kort Peace Park, the 2026 Purchasing Policy (13-0-1), a resolution supporting vegetation analysis and mowing reduction (13-0-1), and an extension of the tornado state of emergency (13-0-1). The balance of agenda items, including contracts, licenses, and ordinance #44-26, passed 13-0-1.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee on Aug. 10 recommended approval of a $384,566.98 truck scale paving contract to Vinton Construction, with a total not to exceed $423,023.68 (4-0). It also recommended a $57,640 sole-source purchase of two Hidrostal E5K-S digester pumps from LAI, Ltd. (4-0) and a change in funding source for eligible capital equipment from property tax levy to short-term general obligation debt (4-0).

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee on Aug. 10 recommended denial of a long-term temporary occupancy permit for terrace plantings at 1102 N Superior Street, citing non-compliance with the Street Terrace Policy (3-0). It recommended approval of a similar permit for a Copper Leaf Hotel construction dumpster in the N Superior Street loading zone through 12-01-2026 (3-0), revocation of BMO Harris Bank's designated parking stalls in the Red Ramp effective 01-01-2027 (3-0), and approval of a revised Residential Recycling Cart Exchange Policy (3-0).

Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission on Aug. 12 voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the 1893 West Spencer Street - Knuth Annexation, the Wilden Portfolio Park Final Plat (Thrivent Campus), and the Clarity Ridge Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat, all subject to conditions in staff memos.

Other committee actions

The Library Board Nominating Committee on Aug. 3 recommended Jason Brozek for President and Bastia Looker for Vice President (both 3-0). The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee on Aug. 5 recommended approval of table of organization changes for the Utilities Department and Community Development (both 4-0) and received mid-year budget and recruitment reports. The Parks and Recreation Committee on Aug. 10 approved minutes and received mid-year reports and the Reid Golf Course July revenue and expense report (all 3-0).

Coming up

• **Library Board** – Aug. 18: will consider new officers, policies, and a budget amendment.
• **Safety and Licensing Committee** – Aug. 19: public hearings on demerit violations for three bars and a special event permit for the Rally for Equality.
• **Common Council** – Aug. 19: will vote on the Knuth annexation, Wilden plat, and the $384,566.98 paving contract.
• **Utilities Committee** – Aug. 19: will consider a $169,445 contract amendment for network system upgrades.

Appleton creates new tax district; truancy resolution fails

The Appleton Joint Review Board on July 30 approved the creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14, a move that will direct future property tax revenue from new development to fund infrastructure and other improvements within the district. The board voted 5-0. In other recent action, the Common Council rejected a resolution to review the city's truancy ordinance, and several committees made recommendations on staffing and contracts.

Tax Increment District No. 14

The Joint Review Board approved the creation of TID No. 14 following a public hearing and review of planning documents. The vote was 5-0. The board also appointed Kami Lynch as the Public Member (4-0, 1 abstention) and approved minutes from the May 13 meeting. The board reviewed 2025 annual reports for TIDs 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Common Council

At its Aug. 5 meeting, the Common Council voted 7-6-2 against Resolution #7-R-26, which would have directed staff to review options for the truancy ordinance. The resolution needed eight affirmative votes to pass. The council approved several other items, including appointments to the Library Board and Redevelopment Authority (14-0-1), installation of a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures in Ellen Kort Peace Park (11-0-2 and 12-0-2, respectively), the 2026 Purchasing Policy (13-0-1), a resolution supporting a vegetation analysis and mowing reduction strategy (13-0-1), and an extension of the tornado state of emergency (13-0-1). The council also approved the balance of agenda items, including contracts, licenses, and ordinance #44-26 (13-0-1).

Library Board

The Library Board's Nominating Committee recommended Jason Brozek for board president and Bastia Looker for vice president. Both recommendations passed 3-0.

Human Resources & IT Committee

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of changes to the Utilities Department and Community Development tables of organization. It also received and filed mid-year budget reports for HR and IT, along with a recruitment status report.

Coming up

• **Parks and Recreation Committee** (Aug. 10): Review of mid-year reports for grounds, recreation, and Reid Golf Course, plus the golf course's July revenue and expense report.
• **Finance Committee** (Aug. 10): Consideration of a $57,640 sole-source purchase of digester circulation pumps and a $384,566.98 paving contract for the wastewater treatment plant truck scale, with a 10% contingency (total not to exceed $423,023.68). Also a recommendation to change the funding source for eligible capital equipment from property tax levy to short-term general obligation debt.
• **Municipal Services Committee** (Aug. 10): Votes on a terrace planting permit at 1102 N Superior Street, a construction dumpster permit for the Copper Leaf Hotel, revocation of BMO Harris Bank's designated parking stalls in the Red Ramp, and a revised Residential Recycling Cart Exchange Policy.
• **Utilities Committee** (Aug. 11): Consideration of a contract amendment with Donohue and Associates for network upgrades, up to $169,445, plus updates on the Northland-Bellaire flood study and a bid rejection for the Unit J-26 Mini Storm Sewer project.
• **City Plan Commission** (Aug. 12): Public hearing and votes on annexation of 1.3658 acres at 1893 W. Spencer Street, final plat for Wilden Portfolio Park (Thrivent Campus), and extraterritorial preliminary plat for Clarity Ridge.
• **Library Board** (Aug. 14): Strategic planning workshop; no action will be taken.

Appleton creates Tax Incremental District No. 14; Council to weigh bridge and wastewater contracts Aug. 5

The Appleton Joint Review Board voted unanimously on July 30 to create Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 14, following a public hearing and review of planning documents. The board approved the creation 5-0 and appointed Kami Lynch as Public Member (4-0, 1 abstention). The board also approved minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention) and reviewed 2025 annual reports for TIDs 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Safety and Licensing Committee

On July 22, the Safety and Licensing Committee held Resolution #9-R-26 on automated license plate readers and mass surveillance technologies until September 9, 2026, voting 5-0. The committee recommended denial of a Commercial Solicitation License for Fox Pest Control (5-0) and approved a Temporary Class 'B' Beer and Wine License for Creative Downtown Appleton Inc. (5-0).

The committee recommended approval of a Schedule of Deposits update (5-0), a Temporary Premises Amendment for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (4-0, 1 abstention), a Temporary Premises Amendment for Holidays Pub and Grill, a Fixed Full Service Retail Outlet Application for Ope Brewing Company, and a Pet Store License Renewal for Petco at 3829 E Calumet St.

Committees set items for Council action

Three committees met July 20 with agendas only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

The Finance Committee was scheduled to consider accepting a SISP grant for Badger Avenue signal rehabilitation and retrofit, approving $590,008 of 2026 Bridge CIP funds as contingency for the Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction, adopting the 2026 Purchasing Policy with threshold updates, awarding a Staab Construction contract for $119,000 (up to $130,900 total) for M-K Tunnel Bridge improvements, and awarding a Van Ert Electric contract for $649,489 (up to $698,201 total) for utilities network improvements.

The Municipal Services Committee was scheduled to consider approving the design for 2028 Franklin Street paving reconstruction, a parking change on Foster Court, ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North Subdivision, accepting the SISP Grant for Badger Avenue signal rehab/retrofits, and approving a Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for a dumpster at 2325 E Baldeagle Drive.

The Parks and Recreation Committee was scheduled to review proposals for a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures at Ellen Kort Peace Park and the June 2026 Revenue & Expense Report for Reid Golf Course.

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee met July 22 (agenda only) to consider changes to the Utilities Department and Community Development tables of organization, mid-year budget reports for Human Resources and Information Technology, and a Recruitment Status Report through July 14, 2026.

The Common Council held a July 30 test meeting with procedural items and placeholder files; minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Library Board Nominating Committee:** Selects nominees for Library Board President and Vice President.
• **Aug. 5 — Common Council:** Scheduled to act on the Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant M-K Tunnel Bridge Improvements Project contract for $119,000, the Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction project with a contract contingency of $590,008, ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North Subdivision (Phase 1), a Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for a dumpster at 2325 E Baldeagle Drive, and a Class B Beer and Temporary Premises Amendment application for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
• **Aug. 5 — Human Resources & Information Technology Committee:** Reviews Utilities and Community Development organizational changes, mid-year budget reports, and recruitment status.
• **Aug. 14 — Library Board:** Strategic planning workshop; no action will be taken.

Appleton council approves Thrivent mixed-use development and fire-station land option; committees advance noise data, lead line financing, and plats

The Appleton Common Council approved a development agreement with Thrivent Financial and North Meadows Investment Ltd. for a mixed-use project in Tax Increment Financing District No. 14, voting 9-1 on July 15. The same 9-1 vote carried related consolidated actions for the district, the North Meadows Cost Reimbursement Agreement, and an option agreement to purchase vacant land near Evergreen Drive and Meade Street for $1.00 for a future northside fire station site. The council also denied a special event application for Rahb Kettleson (12-0) and approved a Veterans Memorial Concept Plan (12-0).

Finance and development actions

The Finance Committee voted 3-1 on July 6 to recommend a $395,500 budget amendment for the North Meadows Investment LTD Cost Reimbursement Agreement Amendment #2, which now goes to the full Council. The Community Development Committee on July 8 recommended the Thrivent development agreement, a second reimbursement amendment raising the escrow deposit ceiling to $630,668.75, and the $1.00 land option for the fire station site. Each of those votes was 3 Aye, 2 Excused.

Lead service line financing

The Utilities Committee voted 4-0 on July 7 to recommend adoption of Ordinance Section 20-45, which establishes financing and special charges for homeowners replacing private lead water service lines. Members also discussed a first amendment to a WDNR grant agreement supporting community outreach on the lead service line replacement program.

Land use and plats

The City Plan Commission voted 5-0 on July 8 to recommend approval of three residential plats: the Foxport Extraterritorial Final Plat, the Canyon Ridge Preliminary Plat, and the Stone Ridge Estates West Final Plat. Commissioners also discussed land acquisition for a Northside fire station but took no formal action. The Board of Zoning Appeals on July 13 recommended approval of a zoning variance for an accessory building at 72 Garden Court (4-1, with one abstention) and elected Paul McCann as chair (4-0) and Scott Engstrom as vice chair (4-0).

Noise, licensing, and public safety

The Board of Health and the Safety and Licensing Committee both took up Resolution 8-R-26 on excessive vehicular noise data collection on July 8; minutes for those meetings have not yet been published. The Safety and Licensing Committee denied a special event application for a youth disc golf course at 208 1/2 E College Ave (5-0) and recommended an amended truancy ordinance to the full council (4-1). It also approved liquor, tobacco, mobile home park, and transportation license applications, including a license transfer from Hop Yard Ale Works to Flicks & Sips.

Library, arts, and municipal services

The Library Board approved the Library Director's Mid-Year Performance Review (3-0) on July 9 and amended the Community Information and Posting Policy to prohibit campaign materials (3-0). The Public Arts Committee approved a peace pole installation (4-0) and kinetic wind sculptures (4-0) at Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street on July 13. The Municipal Services Committee awarded the Unit Q-26 pavement marking contract to Crowley Construction Corp. for up to $43,026.73 (5-0) and approved a long-term temporary occupancy permit for Il Bar, LLC at 324 E College Avenue through June 30, 2027 (5-0).

Coming up

• **Finance Committee**, July 20: SISP grant for Badger Avenue signal rehab, $590,008 bridge contingency for Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction, 2026 Purchasing Policy, and contracts for M-K Tunnel Bridge improvements ($119,000, up to $130,900) and utilities network improvements ($649,489, up to $698,201).
• **Parks and Recreation Committee**, July 20: Ellen Kort Peace Park art installations and Reid Golf Course June 2026 financial report.
• **Municipal Services Committee**, July 20: Franklin Street paving design, Foster Court parking change, Mission Ridge North ordinance changes, and Badger Avenue signal grant.
• **Safety and Licensing Committee**, July 22: Alcohol license applications, Sushi Lover demerit appearance, and Appleton Police Department mid-year report.
• **Human Resources & IT Committee**, July 22: Proposed organizational changes for Utilities and Community Development departments and mid-year budget reports.

Appleton committees advance $395,500 development deal, lead pipe financing, and new housing plats

Appleton's committees took action last week on a $395,500 budget amendment tied to a mixed-use development, financing rules for private lead water service line replacements, and three new residential subdivisions — all heading to the full Common Council for final votes.

Community Development Committee backs Thrivent mixed-use project

On July 8, the Community Development Committee recommended three items to the full City Council related to a mixed-use development in Tax Increment Financing District No. 14. Members voted 3 Aye, 2 Excused to recommend a development agreement with Thrivent Financial, a second amendment to a reimbursement agreement adding $395,500 and raising an escrow deposit ceiling to $630,668.75, and an option agreement to purchase vacant land near Evergreen Drive and Meade Street for $1.00 for a future northside fire station site.

The Finance Committee had separately voted 3-1 on July 6 to recommend the $395,500 addition to the Community Development Budget for an amended cost reimbursement agreement with North Meadows Investment LTD. That item also now goes to the full Council.

Utilities Committee recommends lead service line financing ordinance

The Utilities Committee voted 4-0 on July 7 to recommend adoption of Ordinance Section 20-45, which establishes financing and special charges for homeowners replacing private lead water service lines. Members also discussed a first amendment to a WDNR grant agreement supporting community outreach for the lead service line replacement program. The committee approved its June 9 meeting minutes 4-0.

Plan Commission recommends three residential plats

The City Plan Commission voted 5-0 on July 8 to recommend approval of three property subdivision plans: Foxport Extraterritorial Final Plat, Canyon Ridge Preliminary Plat, and Stone Ridge Estates West Final Plat. Commissioners also discussed acquiring public land for a new northside fire station but took no formal action. May 27 minutes were approved 5-0.

Safety and Licensing Committee acts on licenses, truancy ordinance

The committee denied a special event application by Rahb Kettleson for a youth disc golf course at 208 1/2 E College Ave (5-0) and recommended an amended truancy ordinance for full council approval (4-1). It approved license transfers and applications including Hop Yard Ale Works transferring to Flicks & Sips, Class B beer and liquor licenses for Cold Shot LLC and Bocce Bacci LLC, a temporary premises amendment for Jim's Place Mile of Music event, temporary beer licenses for Fox Valley Vietnam Veterans Association events, a cigarette, tobacco, and vaping license for Pinebox By 3 Tall Pines, and mobile home park, pet store, taxi, and limousine license applications (5-0).

Earlier, on June 30, the committee approved a Temporary Class B Beer License for American Legion Post 38 to serve beer at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (4-0, one excused).

Library Board approves director review and policy updates

On July 9, the Library Board approved the Library Director's Mid-Year Performance Review (3-0) and a consent agenda covering space use, event rental fees, safety and security, art, and piano policies (3-0). The board amended the Community Information and Posting Policy to prohibit campaign materials (3-0) and recommended that amended policy for approval (3-0).

Meetings cancelled or pending minutes

The July 1 Appleton Public Arts Committee meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum; its agenda had included a peace pole installation at Ellen Kort Peace Park and election of a vice chair. The July 8 Board of Health and a July 8 Safety and Licensing Committee special meeting both reviewed Resolution 8-R-26 on excessive vehicular noise data collection, but minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Board of Zoning Appeals:** Public hearing on a variance request for an accessory building at 72 Garden Ct, plus election of chair and vice chair.
• **July 13 — Appleton Public Arts Committee:** Votes on a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures at Ellen Kort Peace Park, plus vice chair election.
• **July 14 — Library Board:** Reviews 2027 library system agreements, draft policies, and a request to close the library August 14 for strategic planning.
• **July 15 — Utilities Committee (special):** Considers a professional services agreement with JCG Land Services, Inc. not to exceed $221,500 for flood mitigation land acquisition.
• **July 15 — Municipal Services Committee:** Pavement marking contract with Crowley Construction Corp. up to $43,026.73 and Municipal Services Building office hours adjustment.
• **July 15 — Appleton Redevelopment Authority:** Presentation by ABT Global on the Appleton Redevelopment Readiness Initiative.
• **July 15 — Common Council:** Reviews development agreements, a $234,069 police department caulking project, $404,250 DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan for lead service line replacement, and a resolution on Automated License Plate Reader oversight standards.

Appleton committees advance $404K lead line replacement loan, end Flock camera use

Appleton's Finance Committee recommended accepting a $404,250 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program loan — with 50% principal forgiveness — to replace private lead service lines, the most consequential action among recent committee meetings. The recommendation passed 3-0 on June 22.

Finance Committee

The committee also recommended awarding a $212,790 caulking contract for the police department (3-0) and rejecting a $347,720 storm sewer bid (3-0). Members recommended approving the related budget amendment and a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the loan agreement, both on 3-0 votes.

Safety and Licensing Committee

On June 24, the committee recommended ending Flock camera use (4-0) and approved Resolution #9-R-26, which establishes public oversight for automated license plate readers and mass surveillance technologies (4-0). A separate resolution to immediately revoke Flock cameras was received and filed on a 3-1 vote, taking no further action. The committee held a truancy ordinance resolution until July 8 (4-0).

The committee approved 2026-2027 late cigarette, tobacco, and vaping license renewals, and temporary premises amendments for Riverside Bar & Grill, Fox River House, and Emmett's Bar and Grill for Mile of Music. On June 30, the committee approved a Temporary Class B Beer License for American Legion Post 38 to serve beer at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (4-0, one member excused).

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee approved the Veterans Memorial Concept Plan (4-0), an alcohol sales extension for Mile of Music (4-0), and a private special event permit for U.S. Venture (4-0). All votes were 4-0 with one member excused. Minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting were also approved.

Municipal Services Committee

The committee held a design hearing for the 2028 Paving Reconstruction Project on Franklin Street. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made. Members approved minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting (3-0).

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The commission approved the May 2026 payment report and recommended the award for a wireless equipment and data plan, both by voice vote. Members also reviewed May financial and ridership reports and approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote.

Appleton Public Arts Committee

The July 1 meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda had included a potential peace pole installation at Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street and the election of a new Vice Chair.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Finance Committee:** Reviews a $395,500 budget amendment for North Meadows Investment LTD, plus final payments of $45,567.23 to Rohde Brothers for WWTP sludge piping and $70,206.51 to RJM Construction LLC for community development offices.
• **July 7 — Utilities Committee:** Considers an ordinance creating Section 20-45 for private lead service line replacement financing, and a WDNR grant agreement amendment for the LSLR Community Outreach Grant Program.
• **July 8 — City Plan Commission:** Reviews three residential plats (Foxport Extraterritorial Final Plat, Canyon Ridge Preliminary Plat, Stone Ridge Estates West Final Plat) and a proposed land acquisition for a future Northside Fire Station.
• **July 8 — Community Development Committee:** Reviews a development agreement with Thrivent Financial/North Meadows Investment Ltd. for TID No. 14, an escrow deposit ceiling increase to $630,668.75, and a $1.00 option agreement for fire station land near Evergreen Drive and Meade Street.
• **July 8 — Safety and Licensing Committee:** Reviews truancy ordinance options (Resolution #7-R-26) and multiple license applications, including a Class 'B' liquor license for Bocce Bacci LLC at 208 S State St and temporary beer licenses for Mile of Music events.
• **July 8 — Board of Health:** Reviews Resolution 8-R-26, establishing a process for collecting data on excessive vehicular noise.
• **July 9 — Library Board:** Votes on updated space use, safety, art, and event rental fee policies, and conducts a mid-year performance review of the library director.

Finance Committee recommends $404K lead line loan, Flock camera termination advances

A $404,250 state loan to replace private lead service lines won a unanimous recommendation from Appleton’s Finance Committee this week, taking a key step toward addressing water infrastructure. Several other city panels advanced items ranging from surveillance-technology oversight to event permits ahead of the summer festival season.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted 3-0 on June 22 to recommend accepting a Safe Drinking Water Loan Program loan of $404,250, with 50 percent principal forgiveness, to replace private lead service lines. The committee also recommended the related budget amendment and a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the loan agreement.

In separate 3-0 votes, the committee recommended awarding a $212,790 caulking contract for the police department and rejecting a $347,720 storm sewer bid.

Safety and Licensing Committee

Meeting June 24, the committee recommended ending the city’s use of Flock cameras on a 4-0 vote. It also approved Resolution #9-R-26, which establishes public oversight for automated license plate readers and mass surveillance technologies, by the same 4-0 tally. A separate resolution calling for immediate revocation of Flock cameras was received and filed on a 3-1 vote. The panel held a truancy ordinance resolution until July 8.

The committee approved temporary premises amendments for Riverside Bar & Grill, Fox River House and Emmett’s Bar and Grill for Mile of Music, and a temporary Class B beer license for the Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club’s July 19 event. Late cigarette, tobacco and vaping license renewals for 2026-2027 were also approved.

On June 30, the committee voted 4-0 to approve a temporary Class B beer license for American Legion Post 38’s July 3 Fourth of July celebration at Veterans Memorial Park.

Parks and Recreation Committee

On June 22, the committee approved the Veterans Memorial Concept Plan, a Mile of Music request to extend alcohol sales and a private special event permit for U.S. Venture, all by 4-0 votes with one member excused.

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The commission met June 23 and used voice votes to approve the May 2026 payment report and recommend a wireless equipment and data plan award.

Cancelled meeting

The Appleton Public Arts Committee’s July 1 meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Agenda items had included a possible peace pole installation at Ellen Kort Peace Park and the election of a new vice chair.

Coming up

Several notable items appear on upcoming agendas:

• **Finance Committee (July 6)**: A request to add $395,500 to the Community Development Budget for North Meadows Investment LTD, and final payments on wastewater treatment plant and community development office contracts.
• **Utilities Committee (July 7)**: An ordinance creating a financing mechanism for private lead service line replacement and a first amendment to a WDNR community-outreach grant agreement.
• **City Plan Commission (July 8)**: Three residential plats and a proposed public-land acquisition for a future northside fire station.
• **Community Development Committee (July 8)**: A development agreement with Thrivent Financial/North Meadows Investment Ltd. for Tax Increment District No. 14, an option to purchase fire station land for $1, and an escrow deposit ceiling increase.
• **Safety and Licensing Committee (July 8)**: Truancy ordinance options, a liquor license for Bocce Bacci LLC, temporary Mile of Music beer licenses, and renewals for a mobile home park, pet store and taxicab companies.
• **Board of Health (July 8)**: Resolution #8-R-26 establishing a process for collecting data on excessive vehicular noise.
• **Library Board (July 9)**: Updated event rental fees, space use, safety and art policies, and a mid-year director performance review.