Kelly Green

The regular town board meeting addressed several significant items. Key discussions included the status of an Annexation Petition filed with the Department of Administration (DOA) and the Town Attorney's response, with a final submittal expected shortly. The board also reviewed and approved the payment of current town, utility bills, and wages. Furthermore, the board discussed an application from Narnarayan Inc, DBA Holiday Inn Express, for a new Liquor License, which was approved. Action was taken to approve a contract for the Revaluation of Town Properties using the Interim Market approach to comply with Department of Revenue (DOR) requirements. A tabled motion concerning the Alliant Energy Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an Electrical Distribution Substation was revisited, resulting in a decision to table the application again to gather additional information regarding timing and affiliated plans, pending a Dane County public hearing.

The Town Board discussed various topics including bank account consolidation, payment of utility bills via ACH transactions, and a retainer agreement with the Municipal Law & Litigation Group. They also reviewed the 2026 budget and road projects, and discussed the 2025 tax levy and 2026 highway expenditures. Updates were provided on Waunakee EMS and Dane-Vienna Fire Department meetings. The board also discussed bank rates and services, Hickory Lane street crossing alert signs, and nomination papers for the 2026 Spring Election. Updates were provided on annexations by the Village of Waunakee and Deforest, and the Comprehensive Plan adoption by Dane County.

The Town Board discussed various topics including the Comprehensive Plan, a new commercial corridor, equipment purchases, mineral extraction fees, and road projects. They considered purchasing a new lawn mower, reviewed the 2026 draft budget, and discussed potential road improvements, with Norway Grove Road being a priority. The board also received reports from town supervisors and the town clerk, and reviewed and authorized payments for town and utility bills.

The discussions included an engagement letter with Consigny Law Firm, UD 1&2 CMAR Report Resolutions 2025-3 & 2025-2, QTS Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Vienna-QTS Professional Services Fee Agreement, Sewer Improvement along County Hwy V to Lift Station on River Road, and HR Employee Manual. Other topics included HeyDay Development and Waunakee Annexation and Cornerstone Community Center Update.

The Town of Vienna Board meeting addressed several key areas. Discussions included the review of a draft copy of the Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance 2025-1 concerning Right-of-Way Encroachments, and the appointment of a Human Resource Committee to update the employee handbook policies. Additionally, there were reports from town supervisors, a review of current town and utility bills, and updates on fire and EMS contracted services, including potential changes from Waunakee Fire and an EMS study exploring combined services with Middleton. The board also considered the sale of Hillcrest Park Land and a maintenance agreement for the Pyramid Security System.