Village of Oostburg

Key discussions included addressing a resident's request during the public hearing to have property lines marked, which the Acting Village President agreed to follow up on with a surveyor. During the meeting minutes section, financial reports were approved, including voiding specific checks due to vendor cost changes or prior county payment, and drawing numbers for the spring election ballot order were determined. Under Property, the Board authorized the creation of TIF 4 and wetland delineation for a specific parcel following a development presentation for a 60-unit apartment building. For Streets, the need to update the 5-year street pavement improvement plan was noted. Regarding Safety, Ordinance 1-2026 establishing Fireworks Regulations was passed after extensive discussion concerning insurance and limitations, and a Fireworks Permit Application was approved. The Finance section approved Alcohol and Tobacco Permit Applications. Finally, the Board voted to vacate an unpaved portion of S 12th St for the benefit of adjacent owners, and addressed overdue bills for Settlers Pointe.

The meeting addressed the Heritage Drive Land Sale Counteroffer, resulting in a motion to accept the counteroffer, which carried after a roll call vote where one member voted against it. A complaint regarding a Vicious Dog Ordinance was discussed, leading to a motion to refer the matter to committee for further study, including contacting the Sheriff's department for report analysis.

The meeting began with a public input session featuring a development presentation from Wisconsin Lakefront Property Management. Key discussions included the approval of the hiring of the Library Director, action taken on a land purchase agreement on Heritage Drive, and the approval to purchase a used Fire Department pickup truck for the Village Partners, contingent upon financial approval from partner towns. Financial actions involved approving financial reports and authorizing employee holiday bonuses ($350 for full-time, $150 for part-time) and the appointment of Election Inspectors for 2026-2027. Safety discussions resulted in a recommendation to amend the property violation ordinance regarding overgrown plants. Several appointments were made to the Plan Commission, Joint Review Board, and Board of Appeals.

The Plan Commission meeting included a discussion regarding Poco Packing's Site Plan and Certified Survey Map, with specific considerations for siding, tree size, eco grass, and sign information. The site plan was approved contingent upon submittals addressing these items. The Certified Survey Map for Poco was also approved.

The Board of Appeals convened to discuss a setback variance request for a property located at 133 S 3rd St. The variance was requested to allow a 7-foot setback where 30 feet is required for a corner lot side yard, and to permit a 6-foot residential fence instead of the allowed 3-foot decorative fence. Statements were heard from Village residents, and the Board identified a hardship based on ADA guidelines, determining no harm to public interest. The variance was approved.