Christine A. Spilker-Jenkins

The Council discussed several items including the approval of an accounts receivable invoice for an open records request, a plan for upgrading the local EMS service from basic life support to advanced life support to improve medical response capabilities and financial sustainability, and the issuance of various Class A and Class B liquor and fermented beverage licenses, as well as beer garden licenses for local establishments.

The committee reviewed the monthly Parks Report, including status updates on park maintenance and facility preparations. A Recreation Report was provided covering ongoing sports activities and upcoming community events, alongside an Aquatic Report detailing pool opening preparations and staffing status. Additionally, the committee received an update from the Horicon Phoenix Program regarding fundraising initiatives and playground installations, discussed updates to the Parks Plan for upcoming budget considerations, and reviewed municipal committee regulations.

The Board of Review conducted its regular meeting, which included the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board confirmed open meeting notices and the completion of mandatory training for the City Clerk. Discussions covered the adoption of ordinances regarding the confidentiality of income and expense information provided to the assessor, and a review of the 2025 Assessment Roll for Real Estate. It was noted that there were no corrections of errors, no omitted property, no open book changes, no Requests for Waiver of notice, and no active objections to be heard by the board.

The committee approved invoicing an open records request and initiated an EMS upgrade from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support. An Emergency Medical Service agreement with the Village of Kekoskee was authorized, as well as the distribution of the FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant Program award to the Police Department. The committee also approved a permit for the Urban Goose Team Round-Up, a professional services agreement with Bucklin's, and the completion of the Annual Tax Increment District Report by Ehlers. Additionally, the committee authorized the payment of March 2026 bills.

The meeting provided an overview of the wastewater treatment facility construction upgrade project. Discussions focused on the purpose of the infrastructure improvements, specifically to meet modern code standards and regulatory requirements for water quality discharge. The project status, scope of construction, bidding process, and funding through the Clean Water Fund were reviewed. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the impact of past management decisions on current rate structures and the importance of implementing incremental rate adjustments in the future to ensure ongoing maintenance and compliance.