James Micech

The agenda for the meeting includes standard items such as the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Statement of Public Notice, Roll Call, and Citizen Comments and Questions. A key discussion item pertains to the Memorandum of Understanding regarding Fire Department Duties under Section 62.13, Wis Stats., between The Ozaukee Central Fire Department and the Village of Grafton.

The key discussion topics for the Finance Committee meeting include the approval of claims for February 2026, presentation of the Investment Report, review of the 2026 Tourism Promotion Plan and Budget submitted by the Saukville Chamber of Commerce, and discussion and recommendation regarding a potential amendment to the Village Ordinance concerning the Keeping of Chickens in Single-Family Residential Districts.

The Finance Committee reviewed and approved claims for December 2025, totaling $669,348.54, and discussed the November 2025 Investment Report. Key recommendations forwarded to the Village Board included the TEA Grant Administration Agreement with Northern Gateway Partners LLC and the State/Municipal Agreement for the Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) Grant related to the Market Street Expansion project. Furthermore, the committee discussed and recommended Resolution #1440, authorizing an advisory referendum for the Spring Ballot concerning amending the Village Code to allow the keeping of domestic chickens (hens) in single-family residential districts, ultimately agreeing on specific wording for the referendum question. Other matters included announcements regarding upcoming Chamber of Commerce and Mid-Moraine dinner events.

The meeting addressed financial reports for September and October 2025, which were accepted by the Board. Discussions included the approval of the Library Closed Dates for 2026 and the approval of Appendix F of the Monarch Membership Agreement, including an agreement to provide advanced notice for IT and ILS projects. The Board also amended the Adventure Pass Policy, shifting to a first-come, first-served checkout system for passes. A recommendation was passed to Village President Matthew Poytinger to fill an upcoming Board vacancy due to a member's change in residency. Director's reports noted the book supplier change from Baker and Taylor to Amazon Business and Ingram, the ongoing status of Smiota locker repairs, and public reservation availability for the Community Room and Digital Media Lab. Future considerations include updating the Internet and Acceptable Use Policy, and the upcoming Friends of the Library book sale.

The key discussions and actions included approving claims for December 2025. The Board moved to approve Resolution #1440, which authorizes an advisory referendum concerning the keeping of domestic chickens (hens) in single-family residential districts. Furthermore, the Board approved two agreements related to transportation economic assistance: the TEA Grant Administration Agreement with Northern Gateway Partners LLC, and the State/Municipal Agreement for the Market Street Expansion TEA Grant. The Plan Commission reported on approving a building addition at 341 S. Dries St.