Renee Bratton

The Board of Trustees held a meeting to address several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included a discussion on a countywide aerial imagery contribution to update GIS data, and clarification regarding the term lengths for appointments to various commissions and boards. The meeting also included reports on Memorial Day event planning and volunteer recruitment, the introduction of a new parks and recreation director, and an overview of the 2025 audited financial statements provided by Johnson Block and Company. Additionally, there was a detailed review of municipal debt obligations, specifically concerning safe drinking water loans and general obligation debt capacity.

The board will address various administrative and development matters, including the review and potential acceptance of the 2025 audited financial statements. Discussions will cover the Marchstone Development, specifically regarding a revised water infrastructure agreement, proposed hillside overlay ordinance amendments, and a resolution for an urban service area amendment. Other key topics include an EMS agreement, proposed amendments to the bicycle and fireworks ordinances, 2026 street resurfacing projects, and progress on the new Village Hall and Police Department facility. Additionally, the board will handle committee appointments, sewer adjustment requests, financial reports, and the 2026 Fly Dane Resolution.

The meeting focused on the Marchstone Development project, specifically discussing proposed amendments to the Hillside Overlay Ordinance and the scheduling of a public hearing for these amendments. Additionally, the commission addressed a resolution recommending an amendment to the Urban Service Area to accommodate the proposed development, which includes residential areas, a golf course, and public amenities.

The board discussed several items including the approval of committee appointments, sewer adjustment requests, and financial reports. Significant topics included the 2025 audited financial statements, the Marchstone development with a focus on a revised water infrastructure agreement, and a proposed Emergency Medical Services agreement. Additionally, the board considered bicycle and fireworks ordinance amendments, street resurfacing projects, a park street design task order, fire dues, and updates on the new Village Hall and Police Department construction. An appointment to the school district hall of fame selection committee was also addressed.

The Committee discussed the development of parkland for a housing project, the potential establishment of a community garden in a local park, and evaluated various repair and lighting replacement options for an athletic field following storm damage. Additionally, the Committee reviewed future planning initiatives for the community pool.