Leah Hofer

The agenda for the meeting included the presentation of the 2025 Annual Reports for the Bayside Police Department, North Shore Fire Department, and Bayside Communications Center. Action items included the approval of the November 11, 2025, Public Safety Committee meeting minutes, discussion and recommendation regarding the 2026 proposed budget across several funds (General Fund, Public Safety Communications Fund, and Capital Funds), and discussion/recommendation on the 2026-2046 Community Investment Program. The November meeting minutes, which are also present in the document, detailed the unanimous recommendation to approve the 2026 proposed budget and the 2026-2046 Community Investment Program.

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included a proclamation recognizing the excellence of the Fox Point-Bayside School District and Bayside Middle School. The Consent Agenda covered approval items such as the January 2026 Financial Statement, Summary of Disbursements, and budget/bond schedule amendments (Resolutions 26-07 and 26-08), as well as establishing Trick or Treat hours for October 31, 2026, and an IT Services Agreement with the Village of Shorewood. Acceptance items included the 2025 Annual Reports for the North Shore Fire Department, Police Department, and Communications Center. The Business Agenda focused on committee reports, including discussion/action on a Master Services Agreement with Aurelian for an AI Public Safety Non-Emergency Answering Platform, review of the January 2026 Bayside Brief Monthly Report, and updates on Engineering Services Retainer and Road/Stormwater Project Agreements. A Capital Project Update for the new North Shore Library was also provided. The Board planned to move into closed session to evaluate the Village Manager.

The meeting commenced with a proclamation recognizing the community service and leadership of Louie and Beckett Wahl. The Consent Agenda included the approval of various resolutions such as the Urban Forestry Grant Application, the celebration of Arbor Day and World Migratory Bird Day, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and amending the 2025 Budget. Under the Business Agenda, the Public Safety Committee approved Ordinance 26-763, which updates citation penalty references to align with the adopted bond schedule. The Finance & Administration Committee accepted the December 2025 Bayside Brief Monthly Report. The Public Works Committee approved Ordinance 26-764, which amends municipal code regarding intersection signage to ensure consistency across specific streets. The Village Manager reported on upcoming yard waste pickup, the opening dates for the North Shore Library, and the installation of new traffic signals. The Village Attorney provided an update on the No Bayside TID Case, which is currently in the court of appeals.

The Architectural Review Committee meeting agenda included the approval of the December 15, 2025, meeting minutes. Business items involved reviewing proposed construction projects, specifically a kitchen addition and deck at 911 East Buttles Place, which complies with setback regulations and maintains the impervious surface percentage below the allowable limit. Another project reviewed was a 716 square foot master suite and sunroom addition at 9461 North Regent Court, which also complies with zoning setbacks and impervious surface limits.

The Architectural Review Committee addressed several business items requiring approval. For 8570 North Greenvale Road, the committee approved the installation of 100 lineal feet of four-foot-high aluminum fence to fully enclose the yard. For 9377 North Regent Road, approval was granted for an 838 square foot three-car garage addition, with plans to match existing siding and windows, and utilize a portion of the current garage as a mud room. The committee also approved the installation of 260 lineal feet of four-foot-high aluminum fence for 8417 North Lake Drive, noting updated plans placing the fence six feet from the lot line and including two gates. Finally, approval was given for enlarging the width of an existing window and relocating an existing door at 9570 North Lake Drive.