Jack Johnston

The agenda for the Finance & Personnel Committee meeting included a review of the 'Future Assessment Planning Update,' which discussed options for a shared, in-house assessor's office with the City of Sheboygan contingent on receiving the State of Wisconsin Innovation Grant. Another key item involved the 'Proposed 2027 Budget Item -- Loader Replacement,' detailing the anticipated capital costs of $297,144 for a new loader and plow equipment, with a recommendation to execute the Monroe Equipment agreement to maintain production schedules.

The agenda for the Common Council meeting included several items for potential action. The consent agenda involved approval of utility reports for January 2026, including sales and write-offs totaling $4,240.62, and approval of permit applications for a Room Tax and the Annual Irishman's Walk. A public hearing and action item concerned the application for a "Class B" Liquor License and Class "B" Beer License for Semper Fi Saloon. Resolutions for discussion and action included Resolution No. 4 for the promotion of Food Waste Composting and Resolution No. 5 for the Approval of Changes to the City of Plymouth Functional Classification System. New business focused on a discussion and possible action regarding a Well 9 Proposal from Kapur.

The February 24, 2026 agenda included a Call to Order, Roll Call, approval of the minutes from February 10, 2026, and an update from Ayres Associates regarding the Mill Pond Dam project. The supporting documentation detailed the directive from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requiring increased spillway capacity, the proposed crest-gate spillway design estimated at $3.5 million, and challenges encountered during DNR plan review concerning the resulting high-hazard classification under Q1000 flood standards. The plan forward involves Ayres Associates updating the design flood hydrology to obtain more accurate flow numbers, which will inform the final decision on whether to maintain the current over-designed structure or re-design the spillway for cost savings.

The key discussion points included the approval of the December 2025 financial report for expenses and an update from the Library Director regarding staff training, facilities repairs, and the website redesign project. The Director also updated the board on preliminary floor plans presented by the ad hoc committee following their meeting on December 18. The annual report from the previous year was reviewed, with final approval scheduled for the subsequent meeting.

The meeting agenda included several significant items. The commission considered a site plan application from Plymouth Intergenerational Coalition LTD for the construction of a 720 square foot detached garage. Recommendations were sought for a Certified Survey Map related to the West Stafford Street parking lot. Two rezoning recommendations were addressed: one for approximately 5.88 acres on parcel 59271827944 from PUD to R-3 Two-Family Residential District, which also required a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Commercial to Residential; and another for approximately 6.875 acres on parcel 59271821085 from R-4 Multi-Family Residential District to R-5 Traditional Family District. The commission also discussed a possible motion to reschedule the April meeting.