Meeting minutes for 9-17-25

Town of Mukwonago Town Board Meeting Minutes September 17, 2025 Chairman Topczewski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Chairman stated the meeting was properly noticed. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Topczewski, Supervisors Boucher, Clabault, Wrasman and Yerke. Also present: Kathy Karalewitz, Administrator/Clerk -Treasurer; Police Chief Schmidt; Fire Chief Stien; Sgt. Dolnick; Attorney Macy. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION Chairman Topczewski stated the board may convene into closed session pu rsuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility regarding: overtime pay for the police chief. PUBLIC COMMENTS Carla and Dave Guckenberger, 160 Phantom Lake Ct. were promoting the building of a pickleball court(s) in the Town. Mary Kandzora, W312S9068 Moccasin Trl, spoke in favor of the town building tennis court for pickle ball. She stated it would also be a good revenue generator. Tom and Beth Henneberry from Village of Waukesha also would be in favor of pickleball court(s). The board informed them at this time it is premature to discuss building of pickleball court(s). MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2025 Motion by Supervisor Wrasman, second by Supervisor Boucher to approve the minutes of August 20, 2025. Supervisor Yerke abstained the rest “ayes” . Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $5,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES 2025A Motion by Supervisor Boucher, second by Supervisor Yerke to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $5,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A. All ayes. ON-SITE AND IN TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION OF WHOLE BLOOD Supervisor Boucher gave an overview regarding the on-site and in transit administration of blood. Dr. Mark Schultz, doctor for the fire dept. also appeared to explain some reasons for the on-site and in transit administration of blood. The board discussed where they left off with this action item back in 2024. Chairman Topczewski stated there was an inability to respond to open record requests per what was in the opinion letter by town attorney. Administrator to check to see what the last action item was and Supervisor Boucher also stated he will check his notes as far last discussion that took place. This item to be put on the October agenda. SNOW REMOVAL AND ICE CONTROL CONTRACT FOR 2025-2026 Motion by Supervisor Boucher, second by Supervisor Clabault to approve the 2025 -2026 Snow Removal and Ice Control Contract for Jacobson Grading. All ayes. PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – LAUREN PARK RESTROOM DESIGN AND BIDDING Motion by Supervisor Clabault, second by Supervisor Wrasman to approve the Proposal from Lynch & Associates for Professional Services – Lauren Park Restroom Design and Bidding in the amount of $21,000 to be paid from the 2025 Capital Fund. All ayes. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2025 GENERAL FUND PURCHASE FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT FOR THE TOWN HALL Motion by Supervisor Boucher, second by Supervisor Clabault to adopt the Resolution Amending the 2025 General Fund Purchase for HVAC Equipment for the Town Hall in the amount of $36,421. All ayes; motion carried by super majority. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORITY FOR THE JOINT FIRE CHIEF EVALUATION Motion by Supervisor Clabault, second by Supervisor Wrasman to adopt the Resolution Designating Authority for the Joint Fire Chief evaluation. All ayes. RECAP OF AUGUST 27 JOINT MUNICIPAL COURT COMMITTEE MEETING; PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET Supervisor Boucher gave an overview of the Joint Municipal Court Committee budget; revised budget of $47,750 for the joint municipal court. Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Boucher to deny the cost for clerk of court, assistant clerk and the utilities as there was no justification for the increase. All ayes; budget fails. PROTECTIVE SERVICES – POLICE DEPT. PARTICIPATION IN HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT GRANT(S) FROM STATE OF WISCONSIN Chief Schmidt was present to explain to the board what the HVE grant from the State is for and how it is implemented. Motion by Supervisor Wrasman, second by Supervisor Clabault to approve pursuing the grant monies. All ayes. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE USE OF EXCESS CAPITAL FUNDS FOR AXON CAMERAS AND DESKTOP COMPUTER AND MONITOR FOR SERGEANTS OFFICE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Motion by Supervisor Clabault, second by Supervisor Yerke to adopt the Resolution to approve the use of excess capital funds for Axon cameras and desk top computer and monitor for sergeant’s office in the police department. All ayes. UTILITIES/RECYCLING 2026 RATES FOR JOHN’S DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. Motion by Supervisor Clabault, second by Supervisor Boucher to approve the 2026 rates for John’s Disposal Service in the amount of 3%. All ayes. CLOSED SESSION – 8:17 p.m. Chairman Topczewski stated the board to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility regarding: overtime pay for the police chief. Discussion was held with the police chief in open session regarding the request for overtime pay for the police chief when working high vehicle enforcement in the Town of Mukwonago that is funded by the State of Wisconsin. Supervisor Boucher requested that the board convene into closed session. Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Boucher to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility regarding: overtime pay for the police chief. All ayes; motion carried unanimously. OPEN SESSION – 8:37 p.m. The Board convened into open session pursuant to Wis. Stats §19.85(2) for possible additional discussion and/or action concerning any matter discussed in closed session and/or any unfinished item remaining on the agenda. Motion by Supervisor Yerke, second by Supervisor Clabault to allow the police chief to be compensated for overtime for the HVE grant for 2025 and subject to the administrator to verify with the state to make sure it is allowed and review in 2026. Supervisor Boucher voted “no” , the rest “ayes” . Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Wrasman to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. All ayes. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Karalewitz Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Approved: 10-15-25