October 1, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting

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J O H N S O N D P W D I R E C T O R E R I C P A U L U S F I R E C H I E F B R I A N W E Y K E R M A R S H A L E R I C L E E T T R E A S U R E R J U L I E U P S O N President Peter Lenz board of trustees r i c h a r d a b e g g l e n j e s s i c a f r a n c k A n n e R e d m o n d E r i c S t o w e D J S y r i n g S h a n e V a n R o o T h u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 1 , 2 0 2 6 s t a t 7 : 0 0 P M F r e d o n i a G o v e r n m e n t C e n t e r b o a r d r o o m 2 4 2 F r e d o n i a A v e , F r e d o n i a W I 5 3 0 2 1 T h e f o l l o w i n g b u s i n e s s w i l l b e b e f o r e t h e v i l l a g e b o a r d f o r i n i t i a t i o n , d i s c u s s i o n , c o n s i d e r a t i o n , d e l i b e r a t i o n , a n d p o s s i b l e f o r m a l a c t i o n . 1. cALL TO oRDEr 2. pLEDGE OF aLLEGIANCE / ROLL CALL 3. Public comment Please note that public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. 4. Consent Agenda: a. Approve Minutes of the September 17 , 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting. th b. Approve General Fund, Water and Sewer Invoices. 5. Report on Village Committees By: a. Joint Review Board 6. Items for Action and / or Discussion: a. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-11: Authorizing a DNR Surface Water Grant Application Our Mission: “We are a proactive and results- oriented community, continuously moving forward and planning for the future. We are committed to responsibly serving our community and embracing new ideas. By developing and supporting a quality growth strategy, we strive to deliver exceptional services and foster a thriving environment for the betterment of the Village.” Our Vision: “Our vision for the Village of Fredonia is to cultivate a sense of pride among its residents, promoting a vibrant community where people can live, work, and gather. We envision a municipality that experiences continual and steady growth, both in terms of infrastructure and economic opportunities. Our goal is to create an inviting and thriving environment that attracts individuals, families, and businesses, making the Village of Fredonia a place where people can build meaningful lives and contribute to its prosperous future.” b. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-012: A Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing For Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade. c. Motion to Approve Quarles and Brady Bond Counsel Scope of Engagement. d. Motion to Approve State Certified Inspections Fee Schedule. Our doors are Always open! Do you have a question or concern? We want to hear from you. All elected officials are accessible via email through the Village Board page on the Village’s website. Follow us on FaceBook, check out our website, sign up e-notifications, call or stop by Village Hall to stay informed! 242 Fredonia Ave. PO Box 159 Fredonia, WI 53021 (262) 692-9125 www.fredoniawi.gov Mon-Thurs 8AM-4PM Fri 8 AM-12PM StrategicStrategic PrioritiesPriorities Strategic Priorities 7. Correspondence 8. Items for Future Consideration 9. Motion to Adjourn UPCOMING MEETINGS: Village Board: October 15 , 2026th Planning Commission: October 5 , 2026th Finance Committee: October 7 , 2026th Parks and Open Space Plan Public Hearing: October 8 , 2026 th UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the village clerk at (262) 692-9125. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 1, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2M2X1xReQo 23pdt-IerYmA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.. Smart Residential, Industrial, & Commercial Growth Responsible Fiscal Policy Strong Sense of Community In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 11:38 PM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/28/2026 Page: 10/01/2026 ABT MAILCOM 100-00-51420-310-000 ADMIN OFFICE SUPPLIES POSTAGE 2026 TAX BILLS 750.00 2026CDO ______________________________________________________________________________________ 750.00Total 10/01/2026 BOEHLKE BOTTLED GAS CORP. 100-00-53240-351-000 GASOLINE/DIESEL HWY EQUIPMENT PROPANE 143.45 650293 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 143.45Total 10/01/2026 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 350-00-52280-809-000 AMBULANCE EXP-MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1,174.03 86366988 351-00-52300-301-000 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL SUPPLIES 587.01 86366988 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1,761.04Total 10/01/2026 COMPARIN, CALVIN L. 100-00-51600-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE VILLAGE HAL VILLAGE-CLEANING AUG 2026 159.00 785 100-00-13801-000-000 TOWN OF FREDONIA RECEIVABLE TOWN-CLEANING AUG 2026 141.00 785 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 300.00Total 10/01/2026 DELTA DENTAL Manual Check Nbr: DD-100126 100-00-21530-000-000 INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE DENTAL/VISION PREMIUMS-OCT 2026 381.18 1109941 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 381.18Total 10/13/2026 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Manual Check Nbr: DOA-101326 600-00-58200-000-430 INTEREST ON LONG TERM DEBT 5089-03 LOAN INTEREST 3,382.82 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3,382.82Total In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 21:38 PM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/28/2026 Page: 10/01/2026 DINGES FIRE COMPANY 350-00-52230-303-000 OPERATING EXP.-OFFICE SUPPLIES 2 PR BOOTS 710.00 86799 350-00-52230-309-000 NON-CAPITAL SMALL EQUIPMENT 2-WAY BALL VALVE 424.26 87129 350-00-52230-309-000 NON-CAPITAL SMALL EQUIPMENT AXE MOUNTING BRACKETS 261.19 87149 350-00-52230-303-000 OPERATING EXP.-OFFICE SUPPLIES 2 PR BOOTS 710.00 88042 350-00-52230-303-000 OPERATING EXP.-OFFICE SUPPLIES 2 PR BOOTS 710.00 88446 350-00-52230-309-000 NON-CAPITAL SMALL EQUIPMENT 100 AND 50 FT HOSE STRAP 144.29 88605 350-00-52230-309-000 NON-CAPITAL SMALL EQUIPMENT ATTACK HOSE/RED & YELLOW JAFRIB HOSES 406.54 88984 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3,366.28Total 10/01/2026 GERBER LEISURE PRODUCTS, INC. 100-00-55200-350-000 PARKS REPAIR/MAINT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT PARTS 225.00 13238 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 225.00Total 10/01/2026 HAWKINS, INC. 660-00-53610-000-826 CHEMICALS FERRIC CHLORIDE 3,769.96 7573808 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3,769.96Total 10/01/2026 IAR LLC 350-00-52230-303-000 OPERATING EXP.-OFFICE SUPPLIES I AM RESPONDING SUBSCRIPTION 660.00 INV10194 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 660.00Total 10/01/2026 JIM'S EXCAVATING, INC. 600-00-53700-000-650 REPAIRS WATER CONTRACTOR WATER MAIN BREAK 4,500.00 In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 31:38 PM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/28/2026 Page: ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4,500.00Total 10/01/2026 JSM SECURE, INC. 100-00-51600-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE VILLAGE HAL ADD CAMERAS TO SYSTEM 1,243.28 81511 660-00-53610-000-834 MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS/GROUNDS ADD CAMERAS TO SYSTEM 2,486.55 81511 100-00-52100-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE POLICE ADD CAMERAS TO SYSTEM 2,486.55 81511 600-00-53700-000-683 BUILDINGS/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ADD CAMERAS TO SYSTEM 1,243.28 81511 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 7,459.66Total 10/01/2026 NORTH CENTRAL LABORATORIES, INC. 630-00-54110-000-827 LAB SUPPLIES & EXPENSES PHOSPHORUS UHR/HR 609.46 541470 630-00-54110-000-827 LAB SUPPLIES & EXPENSES AMMONIA/PHOSPHORUS/HACH/DESICCANT 1,155.76 541147 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1,765.22Total 10/01/2026 OZAUKEE COUNTY HWY. DEPT. 350-00-52280-812-000 AMBULANCE FUEL/UTILITIES AMBO FUEL 445.11 BILL0037292 350-00-52230-302-000 OPERATING EXPENSE-FUEL 662 FUEL 45.33 BILL0037292 100-00-53270-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE (SHOP) PATCHING 4,879.83 BILL0037288 100-00-53240-351-000 GASOLINE/DIESEL HWY EQUIPMENT DIESEL FUEL-PLOW 109.22 BILL0037288 110-00-53240-810-000 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT & MACHINES TANDEM PLOW TRUCK 12,980.14 BILL0037288 600-00-53700-000-910 WATER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT TANDEM PLOW TRUCK 21,633.56 BILL0037288 660-00-53610-000-900 CAPITAL PROJECTS TANDEM PLOW TRUCK 8,653.43 BILL0037288 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 48,746.62Total In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 41:38 PM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/28/2026 Page: 10/01/2026 PAULUS, STEVEN T 600-00-53700-000-650 REPAIRS WATER 9-10/11/14 CONTRACTOR WATER MAIN BREAK 600.00 09-26 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 600.00Total 10/01/2026 PORT PUBLICATIONS 100-00-51420-320-000 ADMIN PUBLICATIONS, DUES NOTICE JOINT REVIEW BOARD 23.00 00183178 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 23.00Total 10/01/2026 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY 100-00-55200-350-000 PARKS REPAIR/MAINT H BLUE MARKIN SP PT 291.24 7626-4 100-00-55200-350-000 PARKS REPAIR/MAINT SSTRIPE FMP WHITE 214.50 7628-0 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 505.74Total 10/01/2026 WPP, LLC 351-00-52300-130-000 PARAMEDIC UNIFORMS JESSEN CLOTHING 62.00 3995 100-00-53270-130-000 DPW CLOTHING POCKET TEE JERZEES 97.43 4203 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 159.43Total 78,499.40Grand Total In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 51:38 PM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Amount From Account: 9/28/2026 Page: 11,144.68Total Expenditure from Fund # 100 - GENERAL FUND 12,980.14Total Expenditure from Fund # 110 - CAPITAL PROJECTS 5,690.75Total Expenditure from Fund # 350 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 649.01Total Expenditure from Fund # 351 - PARAMEDIC 31,359.66Total Expenditure from Fund # 600 - WATER UTILITY 1,765.22Total Expenditure from Fund # 630 - LABORATORY 14,909.94Total Expenditure from Fund # 660 - SEWER UTILITY 78,499.40Total Expenditure from all Funds Request for Board Consideration Item Description: DNR Grant Resolution Report Prepared By: Admin Jenkins Report Date: 9-28-26 Meeting Date: 10-1-26 Strategic Priority? o Smart Residential, Industrial, or Commercial Growth o Responsible Fiscal Priority o Supports Public Safety and Infrastructure o Encourages Open Communication and Collaboration o Strong Sense of Community Fiscal Summary: ~$10k Awarded Budget Line Item: 100-00-48500-000-000 Wisconsin Statute or Local Ordinance: N/A Background Analysis: As a reminder, the contracted cost of the Stormwater Management Plan project with Stantec is approximately $10,000 higher than the original grant award. The Village approved moving forward with Stantec contingent upon their assistance in securing the additional funding needed through the DNR grant cycle. The attached resolution is a required component of the grant application. Staff Comments: Administration has no concerns with the proposed resolution. Approval of the resolution will allow the Village of Fredonia to remain eligible for additional DNR funding to help cover the remaining costs of the Stormwater Management Plan project. Administrator’s Recommendation: Approve Action Requested: Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-11: Authorizing Application for a Surface Water Grant Application Attachments: 1. Resolution 2026-11 VILLAGE OF FREDONIA Find Your Moments Here I • State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources dnr.wi.gov Grant Project Resolution Form 8700-388 (08/21) Instructions: Each applicant must submit to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an Authorizing Resolution that is approved by the governing body of the organization and indicates which officers or employees of the organization are authorized to do the following: 1. Sign and submit the grant application 2. Sign the AgreemenUContract between applicant and the DNR 3. Submit required reports to the DNR to satisfy the AgreemenUContract (See AgreemenUContract for Requirement, if any) 4. Submit reimbursement request(s) to the DNR 5. Sign and submit other required documentation that maybe required for your specific project. We strongly recommend that the applicant indicates the authorized person(s) by the title of position in the Authorizing Resolution, rather than by the name of the employee or officer. Employees have been known to retire or change jobs in the middle of a project, and, were this to happen, your resolution would be ineffective if it only lists the employee by name. If your organization requires that a person be named in an Authorizing Resolution, then the resolution should also include the title of position and contact information for the named individual. Note: If applicant is required to submit a draft "intergovernmental agreement (/GA)" along with your agreement, an Authorizing Resolution is not a substitute for an /GA. STANDARD AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, (applicant) the Village of Fredonia is interested in obtaining a cost- share grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purpose of storm water green infrastructure planning (as described in the application); WHEREAS, the respondent attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the application; WHEREAS, an AgreemenUContract is required to carry out the project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that (app!icant)the Village of Fredonia ----=------------------- w i II meet the financial obligations necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorizes and empowers the following officials or employees to submit the following documents to the DNR for financial assistance that may be available: Task Title of Authorized Email address and phone number if Representative alternative is used Sign and submit application Village Administrator admin@fredoniawi.gov / (262) 692-9125 Enter into an Agreement/Contract with the DNR Village Administrator admin@fredoniawi.gov / (262) 692-9125 Submit required reports to the DNR to satisfy Village Administrator admin@fredoniawi.gov / (262) 692-9125 the Agreement/Contract, as appropriate Submit reimbursement request(s) to the DNR Village Treasurer treasurer@fredoniawi.gov / (262) 692-9125 per the Agreement/Contract Sign and submit other documentation as Village Administrator admin@fredoniawi.gov / (262) 692-9125 necessary to complete the project per the Agreement/Contract BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that respondent will comply with all local, state, and federal rules , regulations, and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share Agreement/Contract. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Fredonia Board of Trustees at a legal meeting held on this 1st day of October , 2026 Authorized Signature _______________________ Date ________ _ Title Village President NOTE: The Authorized Signature and the Representative should not be the same person, unless minutes of the meeting where the resolution was adopted are attached. Request for Board Consideration Item Description: Reimbursement Resolution Report Prepared By: Admin Jenkins Report Date: 9-28-26 Meeting Date: 10-1-26 Strategic Priority? o Smart Residential, Industrial, or Commercial Growth o Responsible Fiscal Priority o Supports Public Safety and Infrastructure o Encourages Open Communication and Collaboration o Strong Sense of Community Fiscal Summary: N/A Budget Line Item: N/A Wisconsin Statute or Local Ordinance: N/A Background Analysis: The Village is planning upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to mechanical screening, aeration, final clarifiers, standby power, and phosphorus removal. The project will be financed through a low-interest loan from the State of Wisconsin's Clean Water Fund Program. Some project costs may come due before the loan closes. Federal tax law requires the Board to formally declare its intent before the Village can repay itself from loan proceeds for those early costs. The attached resolution makes that declaration. It does not authorize the borrowing or commit the Village to borrow. Staff Comments: Quarles & Brady, the Village's bond counsel, drafted the resolution using standard IRS-compliant language. The $10,000,000 figure is a required ceiling, not the expected project cost or a commitment. Staff chose a round number above current estimates so the Village's ability to reimburse eligible costs isn't limited if estimates change. Staff recommend adopting the resolution now, before significant project spending begins, because reimbursement is only allowed within a limited time window. Administrator’s Recommendation: Approve Action Requested: Motion to Adopt the Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project. Attachments: 1. Resolution VILLAGE OF FREDONIA Find Your Moments Here I • QB\104956434.1 RESOLUTION 2026-012 DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BORROWING WHEREAS, the Village of Fredonia, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin (the "Municipality") plans to undertake the upgrades to mechanical screening, aeration system, final clarifiers, standby power, and chemical phosphorus removal facilities (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the Municipality expects to finance the Project on a long-term basis by issuing tax-exempt bonds or promissory notes (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, because the Bonds will not be issued until after the Project has commenced, the Municipality must provide interim financing to cover costs of the Project incurred prior to receipt of the proceeds of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, it is necessary, desirable, and in the best interests of the Municipality to advance moneys from its funds on hand on an interim basis to pay the costs of the Project until the Bonds are issued. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board of the Municipality, that: Section 1. Expenditure of Funds. The Municipality shall make expenditures as needed from its funds on hand to pay the costs of the Project until Bond proceeds become available. Section 2. Declaration of Official Intent. The Municipality hereby officially declares its intent under Treas. Regs. Section 1.150-2 to reimburse said expenditures with proceeds of the Bonds, the principal amount of which is not expected to exceed $10,000,000. Section 3. Unavailability of Long-Term Funds. No funds for payment of the Project from sources other than the Bonds are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long term basis, or otherwise set aside by the Municipality pursuant to its budget or financial policies. Section 4. Public Availability of Official Intent Resolution. This Resolution shall be made available for public inspection at the Village Clerk's office within 30 days after its approval in compliance with applicable State law governing the availability of records of official acts including Subchapter II of Chapter 19, and shall remain available for public inspection until the Bonds are issued. QB\104956434.1 - 2 - Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption and approval. Adopted and recorded October 1, 2026. Approved October 1, 2026. __________________________________ Peter Lenz, President ATTEST: ___________________________ Michelle T. Johnson, Village Clerk Request for Board Consideration Item Description: Quarles & Brady Bond Counsel Report Prepared By: Admin Jenkins Report Date: 9-28-26 Meeting Date: 10-1-26 Strategic Priority? o Smart Residential, Industrial, or Commercial Growth o Responsible Fiscal Priority o Supports Public Safety and Infrastructure o Encourages Open Communication and Collaboration o Strong Sense of Community Fiscal Summary: ~$30,525 Budget Line Item: 660-00-53610-000-852 “Outside Services” Wisconsin Statute or Local Ordinance: N/A Background Analysis: As part of our upcoming borrowing for the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade through the State of WI, the Village is required to obtain bond counsel to review the loan package and provide legal guidance and opinion. The firm's main job is to issue an independent legal opinion at closing that the Village has authority to issue the bonds and followed proper procedures, that the bonds are valid and binding obligations, and that the interest is excludable from gross income for federal tax purposes. To get there, they will examine applicable law, prepare the authorizing and closing documents, consult with the parties (including any financial advisor), and review the certified proceedings. Staff Comments: The Village has used Quarles’ services for our large bonding packages in the past, as this is their expertise throughout the State. Staff has no concerns at this time. Administrator’s Recommendation: Approve Action Requested: Motion to Approve Bond Counsel Scope of Services with Quarles and Brady Attachments: 1. Bond Counsel Agreement VILLAGE OF FREDONIA Find You Moments Here I • Quarles VIA EMAIL Michelle Johnson Village Clerk Village of Fredonia 242 Fredonia A venue Fredonia , WI 53021 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Suite 2400 Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202-4428 414.277.5000 Fax 414.271.3552 www.quarles .com September 25, 2026 Attorneys at Law in Chicago Denver Indianapolis Madison Milwaukee Minneapolis Naples Phoenix St. Louis San Diego Tampa Tucson Washington, D.C. Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $10,000,000 Village of Fredonia (the "Village") Sewerage System Revenue Bonds , Series 2027 (Clean Water Fund Loan) Dear Michelle: We are pleased to be working with you again as the Village's bond counsel. The purpose of this letter is to set forth the role we propose to serve and responsibilities we propose to assume as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the above-referenced bonds (the "Bonds") by the Village. Role of Bond Counsel Bond counsel is engaged as a recognized independent expert whose primary responsibility is to render an objective legal opinion with respect to the authorization and issuance of municipal obligations . As bond counsel we will: examine applicable law; prepare authorizing and closing documents; consult with the parties to the transaction , including the Village's financial advisor (if any), prior to the issuance of the Bonds; review certified proceedings ; and undertake such additional duties as we deem necessary to render the opinion. As bond counsel , we do not advocate the interests of the Village or any other paiiy to the transaction. We assume that the parties to the transaction will retain such counsel as they deem necessary and appropriate to represent their interests in this transaction. Subject to the completion of proceedings to our satisfaction , we will render our opinion that: QB\ l 04956587.1 Quar les & Brady LL P Michelle Johnson September 25, 2026 Page 2 1) the Village has authority to issue the Bonds for the purpose in question and has followed proper procedures in doing so; 2) the Bonds are valid and binding obligations of the Village according to their terms ; and, 3) the interest paid on the Bonds will be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes (subject to certain limitations which may be expressed in the opinion) . The opinion will be executed and delivered by us in written form on the date the Bonds are exchanged for their purchase price (the "Closing") and will be based on facts and law existing as of its date. Upon delivery of the opinion , our responsibilities as bond counsel will be concluded with respect to this financing; specifically , but without implied limitation , we do not undertake (unless separately engaged) to provide any post-closing compliance services including any assistance with the Village's continuing disclosure commitment , ongoing advice to the Village or any other party concerning any actions necessary to assure that interest paid on the Bonds will continue to be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes , or participating in an Internal Revenue Service, Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory body survey or investigation regarding or audit of the Bonds . In rendering the opinion , we will rely upon the certified proceedings and other certifications of public officials and other persons furnished to us without undertaking to verify the same by independent investigation. The services we will provide under this engagement are strictly limited to legal services. We are neither qualified nor engaged to provide financial advice and we will make no representation about the desirability of the proposed plan of finance , the feasibility of the projects financed or refinanced by the Securities , or any related matters. Diversity of Practice; Consent to Unrelated Engagements Because of the diversity of practice of our firm, the firm may be asked to represent other clients in matters adverse to the Village , for example , in zoning , licensing , land division , real estate, property tax or other matters which are unrelated to our bond counsel work. Ethical requirements require that we obtain the Village's consent to such representations. We do not represent you in legal matters regularly , although we may be called upon for special representation occasionally , and our bond counsel work does not usually provide us information that will be disadvantageous to you in other representations. We do not believe that such representations of others would adversely affect our relationship with you, and we have found that local governments generally are agreeable to the type of unrelated representation described above. Your approval of this letter will serve to confirm that the Village consents and agrees to our representation of other present or future clients in matters adverse to the Village which are not substantially related to the borrowing and finance area or any other area in which we have agreed to serve it. We agree, however , that your prospective consent to conflicting QB\ ! 0495 6587.1 Michelle Johnson September 25, 2026 Page 3 representation contained in this paragraph shall not apply in any instance where, as a result of our representation of the Village, we have obtained proprietary or other confidential information, that, if known to the other client, could be used by that client to your material disadvantage. We will not disclose to the other client(s) any confidential information received during the course of our representation of the Village. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this consent further, please call us. We also want to advise you that from time to time we represent the purchaser of the Bonds, the State of Wisconsin, and various departments and agencies of the State (collectively, the "State") or other bond market participants such as the Village's financial advisor, if any. In past and current transactions that are not related to the issuance of the Bonds and our role as bond counsel to the Village, we may have served or be serving as bond counsel or other counsel to the State or the Village's financial advisor. We may also be asked to represent the State or the Village's financial advisor in future transactions that are not related to the issuance of the Bonds or our role as bond counsel to the Village. Your approval of this letter will serve to confirm that the Village consents to our firm undertaking representations of this type. As bond counsel, we will not assume or undertake responsibility for the preparation of an Official Statement or other disclosure document with respect to the Bonds, nor are we responsible for performing an independent investigation to determine the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of any such document. However , if a disclosure document is prepared and adopted or approved by the Village, we will either prepare or review any description therein of: i) Wisconsin and federal law pertinent to the validity of the Bonds and the tax treatment of interest paid thereon and (ii) our opinion. Based upon: (i) our current understanding of the terms, structure , size and schedule of the financing , (ii) the duties we will undertake pursuant to this letter, (iii) the time we anticipate devoting to the financing , and (iv) the responsibilities we assume, we estimate that our fee as bond counsel would be approximately $30,525, including all expenses . Such fee and expenses may vary: (i) if the principal amount of Bonds actually issued differs significantly from the amount stated above, (ii) if material changes in the structure of the financing occur, or (iii) if unusual or unforeseen circumstances arise which require a significant increase in our time, expenses or responsibility. If at any time we believe that circumstances require an adjustment of our original fee estimate, we will consult with you. It is our understanding that the Village is responsible for our fee. If, for any reason, the financing is not consummated or is completed without the rendition of our opinion as bond counsel, we will expect to be compensated at our normal hourly rates for time actually spent, plus out-of-pocket expenses. Our fee is usually paid either at the Closing out of proceeds of the Bonds or pursuant to a statement rendered shortly thereafter. We customarily do not submit any statement until the Closing unless there is a substantial delay in completing the financing. QB\l 04956587 .1 Michelle Johnson September 25, 2026 Page 4 Limited Liability Partnership Our firm is a limited liability partnership ("LLP"). Because we are an LLP, no partner of the firm has personal liability for any debts or liabilities of the firm except as otherwise required by law, and except that each partner can be personally liable for his or her own malpractice and for the malpractice of persons acting under his or her actual supervision and control. As an LLP we are required by our code of professional conduct to carry at least $10,000,000 of malpractice insurance; currently, we carry coverage with limits substantially in excess of that amount. Please call me if you have any questions about our status as a limited liability partnership. Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools We may use artificial intelligence ("AI") tools to assist in the delivery oflegal services, including both predictive AI tools and generative AI tools. If you would like more information about how we use these tools, the tools themselves , and/or any attendant risks, please let us know immediately and we will be happy to discuss. Conclusion and Request for Signed Copy If the foregoing terms of this engagement are acceptable to you, please so indicate by returning a copy of this letter dated and signed by an appropriate officer , retaining the original for your files. If we do not hear from you within thirty (30) days, we will assume that these terms are acceptable to you, but we would prefer to receive a signed copy of this letter from you. QB\ l 04956587.1 Michelle Johnson September 25 , 2026 Page 5 We are looking forward to working with you and the Village in this regard. JPL:TAB cc: Christophe Jenkins (via email) Julie Upson (via email) Eric Paulus (via email) Todd Taves (via email) Paul Boening (via email) Brian Roemer (via email) Phil Bzdusek (via email) Bridgette J. Keating (via email) Tracy A. Beffones (via email) Very truly yours , QUARLES & BRADY LLP ~°'Co~ L/ch.fe,/4/)(S Jacob P. Lichter Accepted and Approved: VILLAGE OF FREDONIA By: __________ _ Its: ----------- Title Date: ---------- QB\! 04956587, 1