Dominic Ruffalo

The meeting included an educational presentation on the summer reading plan, a financial report covering recent years, and detailed department reports highlighting staff awards, upcoming community events, library facility upgrades, and ongoing grant projects. The Foundation reported on new policy development, funding allocations for landscaping, and future fundraising initiatives. The Board approved the payment of monthly bills and finalized updates to the Interlibrary Loan Policy and the Equal Employment Opportunity Program Policy. Additionally, the Board tabled a vote on the travel and reimbursement policy and authorized a request to close library branches for an all-staff training day.

The board discussed and determined assessed property value recommendations provided by multiple appraisers. Several cases were deferred to a later meeting date for further consideration. Additionally, the board established the dates and times for future meetings before adjourning.

The Board of Assessors reviewed their governance policies and functions in accordance with state statutes. Appointments were made for the Vice-Chairperson and Secretary positions. Additionally, the Board established new procedures for submitting forms for future meetings, noted that 24 objections have been filed for the current year, and determined the dates and times for future sessions.

The committee addressed multiple resolutions concerning the levy of special charges for property maintenance and inspection fees. They declared May 2026 as Kenosha Mental Health Awareness Month and approved an amendment to the city's 2026 Capital Improvement Program for the Celebration Place Power project. Additionally, the committee authorized several special assessments for street resurfacing and sidewalk improvements across multiple districts. Further business included approving an amendment to a lender services agreement for the HOME KENOSHA program, a fourth amendment to an agreement with Torresin Builders and Properties LLC, a contract for rewriting city zoning and sign ordinances, the review of a quarterly vacant building status report, and the approval of the disbursement record.

The committee reviewed and approved several resolutions, including the levy of special charges for property maintenance, boarding, and trash removal services. They authorized the dissolution of Tax Incremental District No. 21 and the distribution of excess increments. A partial claim grant and the rescission of a special charge were approved regarding a specific property. The committee also awarded the contract for the official city newspaper for the upcoming year, reviewed a disbursement record, and approved an ordinance amendment concerning the terms of committee chairs. Additionally, they approved an amendment to the city capital improvement program for subdivision paving and authorized a correction to a previous resolution regarding sidewalk snow clearing.