Mary Knipper

The agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting includes the discussion of the Fire and Rescue eligibility list advertisement and planning for the 8/11 public safety referendum.

The agenda for the meeting includes discussions and possible recommendations on several old business items. Key topics include an update on accounts receivable and collections, Fire & Rescue reports, improving EMS response times for outlying residents and boundary review, a personnel update, review of July 5th events potentially necessitating a Fire Department Boat, raising fees for fire alarms, and follow-up discussions with Williams Bay and Geneva Township. Other items include addressing sprinkler damage at Station #1 and an update on the planned 2026 Referendum. New business involves the discussion and possible recommendation regarding the plowing of private roads. The committee will also review and approve monthly bills.

The Public Works Committee meeting agenda included several items under New Business for discussion and potential action. Key topics included the Slow No Wake Buoys Process and Ordinance, Private Road Maintenance, a Mechanic Job Opening, the acquisition of a Parking Lot Striper and an F-350 Pick-Up with Plow, the purchase of a Tilt Deck Trailer, planning for 2026 Road Improvements and 2026 Road Chip Seal projects, and the proposal for 4-Way Stop Signs at specific intersections (Bailey & CTH F South and Mound Rd. & CTH F North). The agenda also covered Budget & Capital Budget Planning, along with standard reports from the Public Works Manager and Mechanic, and the payment of monthly bills.

The Police & Water Safety Committee meeting addressed several key items. Under old business, discussion focused on the 5/10 year capital improvement plan, specifically noting the department's intent to purchase two FLock cameras for high-traffic areas. New business included a report detailing the department's participation in the 'Shop with a Cop' event, plans to post for CSO positions in February 2026, and an update on the year-end awards meeting where TJ Bakken was potentially recognized as Employee of the Year, noting 32 active cases in December. Furthermore, two new squad cars were ordered in December for outfitting by General Fire. The committee also discussed the McHahon Staffing Study, determining more data is required from Department Heads before assessing its necessity. The monthly bills were approved for payment.

The meeting addressed several committee items. Old Business included a discussion regarding the Boat Rental Requirements, focusing on the necessity for boat education and increased outreach. New Business involved a department status report confirming the delivery of a new vehicle and noting an upcoming retirement in June 2026, which may increase overtime. The committee reviewed the 2026 Budget, leading to a motion to recommend transferring unused funds from the CSO budget to the equipment budget. For 2026 Squad Car Bidding, the committee discussed the procurement of two new squad cars and recommended authorizing the Police Department to solicit three bids not to exceed $70,000 each, and recommended increasing the 2026 Police Department budget by $10,000 for the purchase.