Village of East Troy

The key discussion topic addressed during this segment of the meeting involved a motion to retain the law firm Lixen and Hansel SC concerning partial RXUP 00256, which was seconded and subsequently approved by those in favor. The segment concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The meeting commenced with confirmation of proper legal notice and a roll call. Citizen participation featured a resident expressing significant concern regarding property maintenance violation letters issued by a contracted entity, Municipal Code Enforcement. The resident cited lack of prior contact, punitive immediate action clauses, selective enforcement, and the impracticality of mandated compliance during freezing winter temperatures. Key agenda items included the bid award for the School Street Lift Station Improvements to August Winter for $2,257,000, noted as higher than estimates due to difficult geotechnical conditions including high groundwater and confined site space. The Board also approved the corresponding engineering contract amendment with Applied Technologies for construction-related services, inspections, and administration at a cost of $165,000. Additionally, staff provided an update on the Well 10 test bore, noting a single bid of $69,500, which was under budget, and an update on direction for Phase 2 lighting for the multi-use trail, proposing the installation of standard LED streetlights at key intersections, including Olly Lane and ramp crossings for I-43, in coordination with We Energies.

The meeting commenced at 4:00 PM following confirmation of proper posting. Key business involved the consideration and subsequent approval of offers to purchase Village-owned property in TID 4. The first approval concerned property parcel partial RA 3767001 from Smash Point Investments LLC. The second approval concerned a portion of parcel RXUP0000256 from Lifetime Manufacturing LLC. Following these approvals, the board adjourned.

The meeting, called to order after a brief technical issue, involved welcoming a new commissioner. Following citizen participation guidelines, the commission moved to approve the minutes from the November 11th meeting. The primary focus was on a public hearing regarding the proposed creation of Tax Incremental District Number Five (TID 5), including its boundaries and project plan. A presentation detailed the estimated $12.7 million in expenditures, which includes public infrastructure costs like the School Street lift station upgrade, sidewalk and street light improvements, and a revitalization grant program. The necessity of the proposed $5.2 million in development incentives for the Overlook Ridge Sewell development was substantiated through a performer analysis, showing the incentive brings the developer's rate of return to an industry-standard 8.2%. The discussion also covered statutory requirements for TID designation, such as ensuring more than 50% of parcels are deemed in need of rehabilitation or conservation (which was projected at 65% of land acreage), and confirming sufficient equalized value capacity remains for the Village. The plan projects revenue generation over 27 years to cover project costs, with the majority of value added by 2028.

The meeting commenced with citizen participation procedures, followed by the approval of the consent agenda with the exception of one item, which involved a discussion about recovering soft costs related to technical advisory services for environmental response trust properties, subject to legal review. The board then approved Change Orders 1 and 2 for Village Hall alterations, which included HVAC upgrades and remodeling of the front entryway, resulting in positive feedback from staff regarding improved comfort and security. A major discussion involved the East Troy Community School District presenting on a $19.4 million capital referendum for the November 5th election, detailing proposed expenditures for safety, security, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements across multiple school buildings and the bus garage. Finally, the board discussed the design for Multi-use Trail Phase 2, receiving a recommendation from Kapor Engineering, supported by village staff, to construct the trail on the east side of Highway 120. The board also officially appointed Denette Smith as Deputy Clerk, transitioning to Clerk on January 1, 2025.