Village of Hustisford

The meeting included a Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2026 Village of Hustisford Budget, during which no public comments were made. Following the hearing, the Board discussed the proposed 2026 budget line items in detail and subsequently adopted the budget.

Key discussions during the meeting included addressing a landowner's driveway easement concern, which will be formally added to the January 2026 agenda for further review. The Board approved the payment of November 2025 invoices. Communications included a thank-you letter from the Hustisford Historical Society. The Utility Manager provided an update on ongoing projects and introduced the incoming utility manager, noting that a recent $90,000 chemical purchase was only partially funded in the 2025 budget. The Police Chief requested the Board define the hours for overnight parking enforcement. The Board approved an operator's license application for Cassandra Thull and a quote of $796.25 for Village Hall carpet cleaning by MM Solutions. A motion was passed to approve a Deputy Clerk wage of $27.11 per hour. Direction was given to mandate snow removal at the Community Hall for any accumulation of two inches, and quotes for a keypad lock box outside the Community Hall were reviewed. The Baker Tilly representative presented the 2024 Financial Statement, and the Board discussed proposed changes to the 2026 Village budget.

The Village Board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board discussed the final plat submittal and developer's agreement for the Island View Subdivision, and accepted the resignation of the Village Clerk/Treasurer. Updates were provided on the water project and additional cameras installed at Lion's Park. The Police Committee reported on the October monthly activities, approved an Operator's License and a Special Event Permit, and discussed the stray animal contract and revisions to the monthly report. The Finance Committee addressed the proposed budgets for various departments, tabled the Library budget and Village Fee Schedule, discussed accounting software, and approved hiring a short-term data entry assistant. The Public Works Committee approved a budget transfer for sidewalk repair. The Parks Committee updated on cameras and mower repair. Updates were also provided on the Sinissippi Recreation Department.

The committee discussed and made a recommendation on proposed carpet cleaning quotes, recommending Double M Solutions to the full board. The committee also discussed the proposed 2026 Village of Hustisford Budget, with questions for the interim Clerk before presentation to the full board.

The committee meeting addressed several key topics, including a review of the proposed 2026 Hustisford Community Library Budget, during which committee members assessed circulation reimbursement from the County and the minimum amount required to be exempt from library tax. The proposed 2026 Village of Hustisford Budget was also discussed, revealing a deficit of approximately $36,000.00, which will require further discussion with department personnel and a subsequent committee meeting.