Vince Budiac

The board meeting focuses on the deliberation and negotiation regarding the Elkhorn Area Fire District Agreement. The agenda includes moving into a closed session to discuss the acquisition of public property or the investment of public funds, followed by reconvening into an open session to address the agreement.

The board meeting agenda includes various administrative reports and several action items. Key discussions involve the Eagle Scout project at Millard Cemetery, multiple requests for vacating private and unimproved roads, and a conditional use amendment for Lost Nation Farms. The board will also address the opening of road bids, a compost site agreement, sign quotes for the cemetery, and various ordinances related to planning and unimproved roads. Additional business covers water issues, a loan application, cemetery donations, fire department funding, and the approval of operator's licenses. The meeting will conclude with a closed session regarding fire department litigation and staffing analysis, as well as negotiations for the Elkhorn Area Fire District Agreement.

The Commission reviewed and approved a rezone request for a property located on McCabe Road in Elkhorn, WI. The request involved changing the zoning designation from A-2 to C-2 to facilitate the separation of five acres from the existing property for residential use.

The agenda for the Town Board meeting included standard reports from the Treasurer, Clerk, Fire Chief, and Road department, as well as a public comment section. Key general business items for discussion and possible action involved Fire DUEs, the Lauderdale Lakes Management District Agreement for Special Charge, Board Laptops concerning Microsoft Office licensing, a Package Delivery Drop Box, the Lakeside International Invoice, Fire Expense Allocation, discussions on an Ordinance regarding Room Tax for short-term rentals (AirBnBs, B&Bs, VRBOs, Hotels & Motels), and an Amended Stop Sign Ordinance. License applications for Mataio Ruby (Dollar General) and Sharon Watschke (General) were also scheduled for review. The Board planned to enter a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation concerning Road Access for Phyllis Rogul, a Fire Truck Manufacturer Class Action Lawsuit in La Crosse, and Parcel GA502000002 related to Fire DUEs.

The Plan Commission Meeting included discussion and approval of a motion to approve the change to exclude verbiage from chapter 6 excerpt 'for reasons affecting the public welfare' in Walworth County - 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Text Amendment.