Mike Belsha

The meeting addressed several key areas. Under the consent agenda, approvals were granted for various items, including the minutes from the February 2, 2026, meeting, the January 2025 check register and investment report, temporary beer/wine licenses for Holy Family Congregation, the Strategic Plan Quarterly Report, and Resolution No. 3195 for Migratory Bird Day. Village officer reports included a notice to residents regarding leaf collection timing, a planned power outage for Village Hall on February 25th, and the status of the Klode Park Ice Rink being frozen. The primary general business item was a presentation by the Whitefish Bay School District concerning facilities planning, which detailed proposed improvements, the recommendation for a new middle school, associated costs, referendum amounts, and financial considerations such as fund balances and state aid impacts. Further discussion focused on the request for proposals for the Klode Warming Shelter Renovation/Reconstruction, including design input from a resident, preference for razing the existing structure over remodeling, and discussing features like a band shell, potential parking lot adjustments, and inclusion of security cameras. Finally, the Village Board adopted the 2026-2030 Village Communication Plan, which addresses both internal and external communication goals, including accessibility compliance.

The Village Board meeting agenda for March 2, 2026, includes general business items requiring discussion and action. Key topics involve considering Ordinance No. 1923 to amend Municipal Code §8-67 regarding Pickleball playing hours and restrictions at Klode Park, and a discussion/action item concerning the contract for financial software from BS&A for special assessment tracking, necessitated by an expected large increase in assessments related to lead service line replacements starting in 2027. The agenda also includes reports from Village Officers and a public comment period not related to current agenda items.

The board meeting included action on the consent agenda items, which covered minutes from a previous regular meeting, check register and investment reports, a citizen appointment to the Northshore Health Department Board of Health, a property tax chargeback, and acceptance of a bench donation. The general business segment focused heavily on infrastructure projects. Key discussions involved the approval of engineering services for the 2027 water main and lead service line improvement project, with Clark Deetsz selected as the top-ranked firm, involving significant cost allocation for design and construction management. Furthermore, the board addressed funding agreements related to the MMSD Private Property Infiltration and Inflow (PPI) program, aiming to coordinate sanitary sewer replacement with lead service line replacement to minimize resident disruption. The total funding agreement with MMSD amounted to $929,455, which is 100% externally funded, to support 33 sanitary sewer replacements.

The Village Board meeting agenda included several key items. The Consent Agenda covered approval of previous minutes from February 2, 2026, the January 2026 Check Register and Investment Report, temporary beer/wine licenses for fish fry dinners, the Strategic Plan Quarterly Report, and Resolution No. 3195 for Migratory Bird Day. Reports were scheduled from the Village Attorney, Village Manager, Village President, and a Miscellaneous Trustee. General Business included a presentation by the Whitefish Bay School District on facilities planning, discussion regarding the Request for Proposals for the Klode Warming Shelter Renovation/Reconstruction design firm, and discussion/action on the 2026-2030 Village Communication Plan.

The meeting commenced with a roll call. The consent agenda, which included minutes from the February 2nd regular meeting, the January check register and investment report, temporary beer/wine licenses for fish fry dinners, the strategic plan quarterly report, and Resolution 3195 for migratory bird day, was approved. Village officers reported no items. The Village Manager provided updates regarding the leaf collection schedule, advising residents to hold off on raking due to forecasted rain to prevent storm drain blockage, and announced a planned power outage at Village Hall on Wednesday, February 25th, which would likely limit in-person services. A trustee commended the smooth transition of the IT infrastructure, including new Wi-Fi and email systems. The main general business involved a presentation by the school district regarding their $156 million facilities referendum, scheduled for April 7th. The plan addresses aging infrastructure, accessibility, and security across multiple buildings, including the proposed construction of a new middle school, replacing the current one built in 1918. Discussions also covered the long-term financial planning for facilities, the potential for operational efficiencies, and clarification on why the current comprehensive approach was necessary rather than a stepped approach, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and interwoven project needs.