Kurtis Haefs

The Village Board meeting covered several administrative and infrastructure topics, including approval for a wastewater treatment plant disinfection services agreement, a pool operations contract with the YMCA, and the granting of an operator liquor license. The board adopted two ordinances: one regarding the continuation of a wheel tax and another consolidating municipal code sections related to junk storage. Discussions were held regarding sidewalk improvement assessments for the South Avenue project and potential water main repairs. Additionally, the board reviewed monthly departmental reports covering police, fire, EMS, library, public works, and administrative operations, and considered employment-related matters in closed session.

The Village Board meeting covered various administrative and operational matters including the adoption of ordinances regarding exterior building address labels and resolutions for official depositories, legal counsel, and the official municipal newspaper. Board members discussed committee assignments for the upcoming year, water main replacement and extension projects, and general expenditures. Additionally, the Board reviewed department reports from the Sheriff's Office, Fire Department, EMS, library, public works, and the administrator, and addressed employment negotiations and staffing for the Public Works department.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the wastewater treatment plant disinfection project, including a presentation by MSA Professional Services. During the subsequent board meeting, the board awarded a contract for the South Avenue reconstruction project and approved 2026 agreements with the Lomira Athletic Association and Midwest Contract Operations for wastewater treatment services. Additional actions included adopting Resolution #1069 regarding special roadway assessments, reviewing and approving financial expenditures, and receiving monthly reports from various village departments. A closed session was held to discuss an employment and job performance evaluation.

The special board meeting addressed several items, including the approval of the agenda. A conditional use permit application for Elizabeth Griesbach to operate a dog grooming salon at 713 Railroad Avenue was approved, subject to specific operational conditions such as no boarding/kenneling and required vaccination documentation. The board also approved the installation of a new, higher-speed motor and pumping component at Well #2 for $31,452, which is part of a maintenance plan continued from 2025. Finally, the board convened in closed session per WI Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to consider an employment and job performance evaluation before adjourning.

The document covers both a Public Hearing and a subsequent Board Meeting. The Public Hearing focused on public comments and discussion regarding the wheel tax, which is set to expire in August 2026. The Board discussed options for continuation, ultimately agreeing to draft an updated ordinance to continue the wheel tax without a referendum. During the Board Meeting, MSA Professional Services presented information regarding the wastewater treatment plant disinfection treatment project, which must be completed by 2029, with a public hearing scheduled for February 11th. The Board approved granting a Class B retailer's liquor and fermented malt beverage license to 211 Lomira LLC dba Kountry Korners. The bills totaling $134,826.99 for the General Fund, $87,217 for the Utility Fund, and $506.44 for the Promotional Fund were approved. Monthly department reports were reviewed, noting that the Dodge County Sheriff's Office suggested the Fire Department might need to upgrade radios at a significant cost. The Board convened in closed session to consider employment and job performance evaluation matters before adjourning.