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***FINANCE MINUTES*** April 8, 2026 SAUKVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTER AND VIA ZOOM 639 E. GREEN BAY AVE., SAUKVILLE, WI 53080 Village President Andy Hebein called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Julie Friede gave the Statement of Public Notice. Members: Andy Hebein-present, Jim Nowlen-present, Bill Rudolph-present, Jesse Duckart-present, Pamela Duckart-present, Wendy Smith-present, and Brandon Donen-via zoom. Others Present: Dawn Wagner , Julie Friede , Jacob Verhelst, Dale Kropidlowski, Chief Rob Meyer, Brad Hoeft-Village Attorney, Scott Sternhagen-CLA, Bill Schanen – Ozaukee Press. Approve Claims for March 2026 in the Amount of $657,491.46. Nowlen/P. Duckart made a motion to approve Claims for March 2026 in the Amount of $657,491.46. Motion Carried. Investment Report Wagner stated the February 2026 Investment Report was provided in the packet. 2025 Audit Report Scott Sternhagen – CLA presented the 2025 Audit. Sternhagen stated the audit went exceptionally well, Village Staff was extremely helpful during the audi t process. Sternhagen stated the Village of Saukville is in a good financial position, and the unassigned General Fund Balance is approximately 60%. Sternhagen reviewed the Tax Incremental Districts (#4 #5 #6), stating they are pay -go districts and are self-sustaining. The Water Utility Rate of Return for 202 5 was 8.43%. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) authorized a rate of return of 5.25%. Sewer Utility Operating Results showed the Utility in good standing. Sternhagen stated the Village is in a strong financial position in all departments. Sternhagen added Finance Director Verhelst has done an exceptional job of overseeing the Vill age’s finances with minimal corrections/adjustment needed. Water Main Loop Project (Between S Foster & Northwoods Road) Bid Wagner referred to the letter from Ruekert & Mielke (attached) recommending that the Village reject the only bid received, which came in higher than anticipated. The recommendation is to reject the current bid and re-bid the project later in 2026. This will allow the Village to obtain soil samples, to provide the contractors with additional information about the soils under I43 . Department of Transportation ( DOT) did not have sufficient data for the Village to provide to the contractors. Finance Committee Minutes April 8, 2026 H:\Minutes\Finance Minutes - 2026\Finance - April 8, 2026 - draft.docx Wagner stated this additional data would assist the contractors in determining their bid. Wagner added it is staff’s recommendation that the Board reject the current bid. Rudolph/J. Duckart recommended to the Village Board to reject the current bid for the Water Main Loop Project (Between S Foster & Northwoods Road) submitted by Vinton Co. based on the cost and re-bid the project later this year. Motion Carried Discussion and Recommendation related to potential amendment to Village Ordinance relating to the Keeping of Chickens in Single-Family Residential Districts, including the petition submitted by Timothy Schwister to allow for the Keeping of Poultry in Residential Districts by Amending §205 -21G(5) of the Zoning Code and by Creating §61-12 Keeping of Poultry. Hebein stated this amendment was Tab led and scheduled to be revisited at the April 8, 2026 meeting , to see if the State Legislature took action on th e legislation prohibiting Municipalities from banning the keeping for Hens and Quails. No Action was taken by the State. Hoeft provided a recap of the pending petition stating, from a legal stand point , the Schwister petition was insufficient and legally problematic for the Village, he doesn’t recommend the approval of this petition. The Committee could make a recommendation to review the overall regulations to be address based on the draft Ordinance #812B presented in 2021. This action would start the process over, first going to Plan Commission and then a Public Hearing at a Village Board meeting. P. Duckart ask if the 2021 version of the draft ordinance could be reviewed and possibility modified before presenting the draft ordinance to Plan Commission. Hoeft stated that if the Schwister petition would be denied, the Village Board has the right to continue to amendment the current draft ordinance #812B. Hoeft recommended to come back with a draft ordinance based on the presented Ordinance #812B, with comments & suggested changes to be resubmitted. Rudolph/Donen recommended to the Village Board to reject the amendment to Village Ordinance relating to the Keeping of Chickens in Single -Family Residential Districts, including the petition submitted by Timothy Schwister to allow for the Keeping of Poultry in Residential District s by Amending §205-21G(5) of the Zoning Code and by Creating §61-12 Keeping of Poultry. Motion Carried. Rudolph/P. Duckart recommended to the Village Board to further review and consideration of Ordinance #812B presented in 2021 with recommended updates by Village Staff. Motion Carried with P. Duckart, J. Duckart, Rudolph, Nowlen voting Aye and Smith, Donen and Hebein voting Nay. Rudolph will assist the Village Staff in the review & possible modifications to Ordinance #812B. Wagner asked Hoeft to provide guidance to ensure there is not an open meeting violation. Hoeft confirmed Rudolph is providing Village Staff assistance based on his legal experience and the updated draft of Ordinance #812B would be presented to Finance Committee and Village Board for review and approval. Wagner confirmed with the Board that they understand to process and agree with Rudolph solely working on this with Village Staff. Finance Committee Minutes April 8, 2026 H:\Minutes\Finance Minutes - 2026\Finance - April 8, 2026 - draft.docx Public Works Transportation Facilities Impact Fee Update Wagner reviewed the Village’s Impact Fees. The Public Works Transportation Facilities Impact Fee Study update would cost $7,500 to review , validate fees currently being collected from Economic Development within the Village of Saukville and provide updated fee amounts. The Impact Fees assist with future DPW facility development. Nowlen/Smith recommend to the Village Board to contract with Ehlers for the Public Works Transportation Facilities Impact Fee Study update in the amount of $7,500. Motion Carried. Other Matters Ansay Development Ribbon Cutting for the Single-Family Homes on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Spring/Summer Newsletter has been sent out. She noted that Jess Donohue updated the format of the newsletter. The Board like the new format. Dumpster Days is scheduled for Village of Saukville Residents for April 18th and April 25th. Chief Meyer provided an update on the New Police Officer hiring process. He noted that he received 7 qualified applicants. ADJOURNMENT J. Duckart/Smith made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:05 p.m. Julie Friede Village Clerk