Kristine Decker

The meeting agenda includes departmental reports from the Treasurer, Rescue Squad, Fire Department, Planning Committee, Humane Officer, and Public Works. Key discussion topics involve the Brown County Intergovernmental Property Tax Bill Agreement, a landscaping estimate for the Community Center, and multiple land rezoning and parcel review requests. Additional items cover liquor license approval, extensive road construction and maintenance planning, and reviews of building permits, invoices, and financial checks. The board will also convene a closed session to negotiate the purchasing of public property and the investment of public funds regarding future development.

The agenda includes reports from the Treasurer, Rescue Squad, Fire Department, Planning Committee, Humane Officer, Public Works, and Community Park. Key discussion and action items involve a Vertical Bridge utility easement, rezoning of specific parcels, CSM reviews, municipal court cost increases, and the acquisition of video equipment. Additionally, the board will discuss website and newsletter updates, general and 2026 road construction plans, and a review of permits and invoices. The meeting will conclude with a closed session regarding the negotiation of public properties and the investment of public funds.

The board received and approved various departmental reports, including updates from NEW Rescue regarding service requests and response times, the Pulaski Tri-County Fire Department regarding budget and grant activity, the Brown County Sheriff on law enforcement challenges such as speeding and internet scams, and financial summaries regarding the town levy, tax rates, and fund balances. Additional reports covered zoning permits, building inspections, utility district property usage, humane officer activities, and public works maintenance projects. The meeting also addressed the status of local fiber installation, the financial audit, upcoming road construction plans, and community park development, including maintenance and volunteer opportunities.

The board reviewed financial reports, including cash on hand and various fund balances. Planning committee items included a land split approval for parcel PI-59 and a tabled discussion on a data center. Public works reported on plans for road repairs resulting from recent heavy rain and the deployment of a speed sign. Other actions included the approval of a vertical bridge lease agreement, a discussion on the potential sale of parcel PI-1111-3, authorization of road construction budget expenditures for 2026, and the approval of various permits and invoices.

The board reviewed financial reports, including cash on hand and fund balances. The planning committee discussed data center reviews and road maintenance. The board approved an extension for a public nuisance issue, adopted a new recycling ordinance to comply with state requirements, and authorized an animal shelter services agreement. Additionally, the board addressed road maintenance, including the need for updated Jake Braking signs and general repairs, and approved permits, invoices, and check disbursements.