Michelle Ericksen

The meeting agenda included standard opening procedures such as the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call. Key discussion items under Trustee Comments involved updates from the Public Safety Liaison, Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission, and various Lake Management Districts (Silver Lake, Voltz Lake, Camp and Center Lake), as well as updates from the EDC and Library Board. Administration discussions covered the Regional Road & Public Works Consortium, a contract with Innovative Public Advisors for TID/TIF advising services, and consideration of a letter of support for the Kenosha Area Business Alliance's Talent Recruitment Grant application. The Clerk's Office agenda included approval of minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting and review of applications for retail licenses to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. Public Works addressed the acceptance of WisDOT 2026-2031 Surface Transportation Program grants. The Treasurer's Office required approval for vouchers totaling $469,614.82 for December 2025. The agenda concluded with a planned Closed Session concerning personnel issues in the Fire Department.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes several key items for discussion and possible action. Administration matters cover a Regional Road & Public Works Consortium, a contract with Innovative Public Advisors for TID/TIF advising services, and a letter of support for the Kenosha Area Business Alliance's Talent Recruitment Grant application to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The Clerk's Office agenda includes the approval of minutes from the January 6, 2026, meeting and the approval of retail license applications for selling alcoholic beverages, contingent on clearances. The Treasurer's Office agenda concerns the approval of vouchers totaling $469,614.82 for December 2025 expenditures. The meeting is also scheduled to convene into a closed session to discuss personnel issues within the Fire Department.

The agenda for the meeting included several administrative and operational items. Key discussions involved potentially rescheduling the September Village Board meeting and updating the schedule for EDC meetings. Reports were due from various liaisons and committees, including Public Safety, Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission, Lake Districts, EDC, and the Library Board. Financial matters included approval of June 2025 vouchers, review of the expenditure report through June 30, 2025, discussion on borrowing for Capital Improvement Projects, and a Request for Proposals for 2026 Audit Services. The Clerk's office agenda included approving minutes from various previous meetings in June 2025 and addressing an ordinance to repeal and recreate the 'Fireworks' chapter of the Municipal Code, composition of the Sex Offender Residency Board, and approval of Mobile Home Park and Direct Sellers Permits. Public Works items covered change orders and payment requests for the 2025 Utilities and Roadway Project, and the purchase of a replacement front-end loader and sludge pit valve. The Planning & Zoning section focused on multiple ordinances adopting amendments to the Village Land Use Maps and Zoning Maps for specific tax parcels, as well as approving a Certified Survey Map and reviewing a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant. Administrator topics included survey results for ATVs/UTVs on county highways, discussion on acquiring a parcel for a public parking lot, and planning/funding for the future Fire Chief open position, including authorization to hire a recruiting firm. The Fire Department agenda included a Baby Box Update and adjustments to non-union wages. Finally, a closed session was scheduled to negotiate the IAFF Fire and Rescue Union Contract.

The meeting included a Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call, followed by a Public Hearing concerning the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget. Key agenda items involved the review and potential adoption of the 2025 Village Budget (Resolution No. 2024.11-116), review and approval of 2024 budget appropriations (Resolution No. 2024.11-114), and assignments from the 2024 budget to the 2025 budget (Resolution No. 2024.11-115). Other discussions included the approval of October 2024 vouchers, the selection of Strand Engineering for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Tower RFP, the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Camp Lake Park, and the establishment of Village EMS Billing Fees (Resolution No. 2024.11-117). The board also addressed operator license and alcohol licensing applications. The meeting concluded with discussions held in closed session regarding lease options for the old fire/rescue building and the IAFF Fire and Rescue Union Contract, as well as conferring with legal counsel concerning code enforcement proceedings.

The agenda for the regular meeting included a public hearing and review regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget, including the resolution for its adoption and the establishment of the Village Tax Levy. Additionally, there was a review and approval of 2025 budget appropriations. Key administrative discussions involved the presentation and potential confirmation of the final candidate for Village Administrator, and action on the 2026 contract for law enforcement services with Kenosha County. Planning and Zoning discussions included amending the 2025 general fund budget to fund a Zoning and Land Division Ordinance rewrite, and contracting with external firms for the rewrite and ordinance administration. The Fire Department agenda included renewing the contract for fire services with Brighton. The Treasurer's Office required approval for September and October 2025 vouchers and review of expenditure reports. Committee updates were also scheduled from various liaisons and boards.